The Anthem

so how long should one expect to stand in line for these sold out shows? (tonight for example).  I'm leaving right after work, but assume I won't get down there until 6:30 or so due to traffic.

there are two GA lines tonight according to an email from The Anthem so that should help getting people in quicker.

Got wrote:
so how long should one expect to stand in line for these sold out shows? (tonight for example).  I'm leaving right after work, but assume I won't get down there until 6:30 or so due to traffic.

I'd still plan on an hour in line.

Why, exactly, is it taking so long to get people inside?

Thousand wrote:
Why, exactly, is it taking so long to get people inside?

Too many people eager to get in early to enjoy the vegan hot dogs.

People are being "wanded", tickets scanned and IDs checked…you can imagine people cleaning out pockets etc…and because the entrance is on the waterfront there really isnt more space to have additional lines…

hutch wrote:
People are being "wanded", tickets scanned and IDs checked…you can imagine people cleaning out pockets etc…and because the entrance is on the waterfront there really isnt more space to have additional lines…

So why are the wanding people at Anthem but not at 9:30?

Thousand wrote:

hutch wrote:
People are being "wanded", tickets scanned and IDs checked…you can imagine people cleaning out pockets etc…and because the entrance is on the waterfront there really isnt more space to have additional lines…

So why are the wanding people at Anthem but not at 9:30?

I was wanded at 9:30 on Friday.

gloriaabortion wrote:
I was wanded at 9:30 on Friday.

Show us on the doll where the President "wanded" you. . .

also everyone gets a wrist band or a stamp…  so you got wanding, ticketscan, ID check, wrist band… with 90% of people coming in through the waterside you can imagine it takes time to get 5000 people+ in…


so you're really best advised to come early and i don't mean half an hour early i mean way earlier… now I guess as has been stated they are working on the kinks and its going to get better..

So you can stand in line for an hour before they start processing people, or you can stand in line for an hour once they start.  If you don't care about the opening act, just come at 8:30.  The line should be gone by then, yes?

excontradiction wrote:
So you can stand in line for an hour before they start processing people, or you can stand in line for an hour once they start.  If you don't care about the opening act, just come at 8:30.  The line should be gone by then, yes?

no.. the line will be at close to peak then i'm guessing.. you won't get in for a good while.. and will miss the first part of the main act.. main acts seem to go on about 9-915.. first act seems to go on at 8.. set break 8:45-915ish…

basically you got to imagine its going to get better and more smooth as staff gets better and people begin to know they can't expect to come in like at the 930 club and walk in with a 2 minute wait.. right now i think a lot of people are arriving at the same time…but i could be wrong…but for your first show i would not chance it and i would get there early..

right now the line process is basically like at an airport..security is a bigger concern these days at venues given recent events.. I'm sure it is going to get better but make the necessary adjustments particularly for a sold out show… if you're planning to have that one last drink before heading over and then waltz on in.. well, it ain't going to happen.. not at the moment based on what I have seen…

your hutchesty,

after a few shows under your belt, is everything truly sold out (6,000 tickets) or do some appear to be less sold out than others?

Thanks in advance.

Are you saying the website listed shows other than the Foos on opening night as sold out?

The Foo Fighters opening night was a sold out show.

I note the Super Excellent Seats are pretty much always sold out.

I was there last night for Phoenix as a patron…I had a great time..not sure much more to say…

hutch wrote:
right now the line process is basically like at an airport..security is a bigger concern these days at venues given recent events.. I'm sure it is going to get better but make the necessary adjustments particularly for a sold out show… if you're planning to have that one last drink before heading over and then waltz on in.. well, it ain't going to happen.. not at the moment based on what I have seen…

Sorry, this is bullshit. You shouldn't have to wait in line for an hour to get processed for a show. This isn't the fucking airport, it's not a fucking federal facility and it's not a sports stadium. It's a mid sized concert venue. There is no reason to not have an issue like this at Anthem but not 930.

Fuck security theater.

hutch wrote:
Are you saying the website listed shows other than the Foos on opening night as sold out?

The Foo Fighters opening night was a sold out show.

I note the Super Excellent Seats are pretty much always sold out.

I was there last night for Phoenix as a patron…I had a great time..not sure much more to say…

I have no idea hutch… was just curious if it's butts to nuts™ packed or if there is something breathing room in there.

my apologies.

Thousand wrote:

hutch wrote:
right now the line process is basically like at an airport..security is a bigger concern these days at venues given recent events.. I'm sure it is going to get better but make the necessary adjustments particularly for a sold out show… if you're planning to have that one last drink before heading over and then waltz on in.. well, it ain't going to happen.. not at the moment based on what I have seen…

Sorry, this is bullshit. You shouldn't have to wait in line for an hour to get processed for a show. This isn't the fucking airport, it's not a fucking federal facility and it's not a sports stadium. It's a mid sized concert venue. There is no reason to not have an issue like this at Anthem but not 930.

Fuck security theater.

I'd much prefer a bit of a wait to get in vs. being shot up by some pscyho, but that's just me.

Oh no prob…shows have not been that packed…i was moving around a lot…but none of the shows after foos sold out

Well I am just telling you the security means you have to budget, at this point, more time…not passing judgment but I will say all these concert and club event incidents (to put it mildly) have to give one pause