I always want to know, I have a 35 mins to an hour drive depending on what time i head downtown from Rockville. I don't think it would affect my decision whether to purchase tickets, just when I can safely head downtown to avoid traffic. Also, I don't really drink or eat at 930 shows, so having me at the show earlier is not going to make anyone any money. I do buy a lot of merch though and that is not affected by what time the sets are.
Set Times
hey seth -
man up, and post damn set times.
the end.
man up, and post damn set times.
the end.
Hey Seth, I have a fucked work schedule and sometimes am still at work at 10pm or am actually going into work at 9pm. So yeah, knowing the set times would be good for UHall, 930 and Anthem shows.
Plus, some of us still actually take the metro and it'd be good to know if I can make the last train back home after a show or should budget for a cab/uber.
And consider this: some of us try to pack in two shows at your venues in the same night. I'll start with UHall and then move to the 930. Would be good to know if I can comfortably make both shows.
Plus, some of us still actually take the metro and it'd be good to know if I can make the last train back home after a show or should budget for a cab/uber.
And consider this: some of us try to pack in two shows at your venues in the same night. I'll start with UHall and then move to the 930. Would be good to know if I can comfortably make both shows.
lily1 wrote:
Hey Seth, I have a fucked work schedule and sometimes am still at work at 10pm or am actually going into work at 9pm. So yeah, knowing the set times would be good for UHall, 930 and Anthem shows.
Plus, some of us still actually take the metro and it'd be good to know if I can make the last train back home after a show or should budget for a cab/uber.
And consider this: some of us try to pack in two shows at your venues in the same night. I'll start with UHall and then move to the 930. Would be good to know if I can comfortably make both shows.
Agreed on all of these!
Before they upgraded the website, they used to post set times.
For most shows that have a 7 PM door time and one opener, the set times are:
8:15 opener (usually a 45 minute set)
9:30 headliner
That's what I go by these days…
I usually like to see the openers so set times are not that important to me, but I know one lazy friend who likes to go in *just* in time for the headliner band…(yep, you heard me, lazy….not because he has important things to do really or have a long commute. I'm talking about hanging with his pets or girlfriend, blah blah)
For most shows that have a 7 PM door time and one opener, the set times are:
8:15 opener (usually a 45 minute set)
9:30 headliner
That's what I go by these days…
I usually like to see the openers so set times are not that important to me, but I know one lazy friend who likes to go in *just* in time for the headliner band…(yep, you heard me, lazy….not because he has important things to do really or have a long commute. I'm talking about hanging with his pets or girlfriend, blah blah)
Vas wrote:The audacity of some people to try and have lives and interpersonal relationships while there is live music going on. Truly these are sad times. Is nothing sacred anymore?
I'm talking about hanging with his pets or girlfriend, blah blah
It's apparent that no one except Seth thinks this is a non-issue.
medeski7 wrote:
The set times posted plays a role in whether some people go to the shows at all, believe it or not.
Not everyone can be at the club by a specific time. If you can't be there for the opener due to work, conflicts, whatever, then you won't go if that's the band you want to see. The same is true for the headliner. The set times being posted is a huge help in deciding if the timing will work for your schedule.
I really wish that information would return.
I also find the information extremely important. Extremely. And one of the things that set 9:30 apart (and above…).
Yada wrote:The idea that they're a non-issue seems like the work of a walrus-brained individual.
It's apparent that no one except Seth thinks this is a non-issue.
I'm pretty sure the rationale from a business perspective is that by not posting times people will come earlier and spend more. For working stiffs with a family like me that isn't the case. I've got too much going on to risk spending money on a show I might miss.
I reactivated my years-old account on this forum to chime in on this topic.
I agree with others who have pointed out that set times are helpful in determining if I can make it to a show. Having a kid and needing a babysitter means I need to be able to plan out when I can leave the house and when I need to be home. It's one thing with a venue like MPP which has a hard curfew, but the 930 (and assuming Anthem) can be unpredictable.
I really wish Mr. Hurwitz and management would take another look at this and realize that it may cost them some business from loyal fans.
I agree with others who have pointed out that set times are helpful in determining if I can make it to a show. Having a kid and needing a babysitter means I need to be able to plan out when I can leave the house and when I need to be home. It's one thing with a venue like MPP which has a hard curfew, but the 930 (and assuming Anthem) can be unpredictable.
I really wish Mr. Hurwitz and management would take another look at this and realize that it may cost them some business from loyal fans.
I don't know why a service the club has offered for years and then other venues followed (black cat and rock and roll hotel post set times), would be stopped.
It 's an extremely customer friendly service that clearly lots of people (not just us whinebags on the forum) use.
Other reasons the set times help:
-When should my friends and I meet up for the show?
-How long can we hang in the back bar before the opener or before the headliner?
-If it's a sold out show, how early should I show up for a good spot because I'm not one of those assholes that pushes to the front because I got there 15 minutes after the band went on?
-There's track work on the metro so how early do I need to leave to accommodate for that and still make the show?
-Parking is a bitch and I'd like to take metro both ways so will it still be open when the show is over?
It 's an extremely customer friendly service that clearly lots of people (not just us whinebags on the forum) use.
Other reasons the set times help:
-When should my friends and I meet up for the show?
-How long can we hang in the back bar before the opener or before the headliner?
-If it's a sold out show, how early should I show up for a good spot because I'm not one of those assholes that pushes to the front because I got there 15 minutes after the band went on?
-There's track work on the metro so how early do I need to leave to accommodate for that and still make the show?
-Parking is a bitch and I'd like to take metro both ways so will it still be open when the show is over?
lily1 wrote:
I don't know why a service the club has offered for years and then other venues followed (black cat and rock and roll hotel post set times), would be stopped.
It 's an extremely customer friendly service that clearly lots of people (not just us whinebags on the forum) use.
Other reasons the set times help:
-When should my friends and I meet up for the show?
-How long can we hang in the back bar before the opener or before the headliner?
-If it's a sold out show, how early should I show up for a good spot because I'm not one of those assholes that pushes to the front because I got there 15 minutes after the band went on?
-There's track work on the metro so how early do I need to leave to accommodate for that and still make the show?
-Parking is a bitch and I'd like to take metro both ways so will it still be open when the show is over?
Yada wrote:
It's apparent that no one except Seth thinks this is a non-issue.
lily1 wrote:er?
-If it's a sold out show, how early should I show up for a good spot because I'm not one of those assholes that pushes to the front because I got there 15 minutes after the band went on?
hey….who you calling asshole :)
just so we have it in this thread too:
Seth wrote:
so…
set times…
a few different reasons…
they were often inaccurate, as we are dealing with human beings not videos and they just don't function like clockwork…we got complaints when the schedules weren't as posted, so we got tired of that
and the new website provider for some reason is now not able to add this info the day of, which is often when we figure this stuff out, so we just put door times now, which we do know in advance
but as you all are vastly experienced 930 goers…how are you not able to figure out approximately when the band you want to see goes on, and how often are you wrong and by how many minutes?
besides all that, yes we want you getting there early and not pre-gaming and spending your money elsewhere
mdphunk wrote:
I reactivated my years-old account on this forum to chime in on this topic.
I agree with others who have pointed out that set times are helpful in determining if I can make it to a show. Having a kid and needing a babysitter means I need to be able to plan out when I can leave the house and when I need to be home. It's one thing with a venue like MPP which has a hard curfew, but the 930 (and assuming Anthem) can be unpredictable.
I really wish Mr. Hurwitz and management would take another look at this and realize that it may cost them some business from loyal fans.
Just curious, what was your previous handle? Were you by any chance "chokeychicken?" Because I was thinking the other day that was one of my favorite boardie names.
Dotard-hatch wrote:lily1 wrote:er?
-If it's a sold out show, how early should I show up for a good spot because I'm not one of those assholes that pushes to the front because I got there 15 minutes after the band went on?
hey….who you calling asshole :)
Bravo to Lily, she's spot on right on that one.
Space wrote:The D-Plan played a reunion show and a pretty fair kerfuffle ensued.mdphunk wrote:
I reactivated my years-old account on this forum to chime in on this topic.
I agree with others who have pointed out that set times are helpful in determining if I can make it to a show. Having a kid and needing a babysitter means I need to be able to plan out when I can leave the house and when I need to be home. It's one thing with a venue like MPP which has a hard curfew, but the 930 (and assuming Anthem) can be unpredictable.
I really wish Mr. Hurwitz and management would take another look at this and realize that it may cost them some business from loyal fans.
Just curious, what was your previous handle? Were you by any chance "chokeychicken?" Because I was thinking the other day that was one of my favorite boardie names.
sweetcell wrote:
just so we have it in this thread too:Seth wrote:
so…
set times…
besides all that, yes we want you getting there early and not pre-gaming and spending your money elsewhere
Debate this all you want. This is the one and only reason. There is no other reason for anything Seth does except making money, not one single thing. And it's a business so that makes perfect sense. But to act like there is any motivation other than Seth making money is foolish.
So why the free water? Why no tix charges if you buy at box? Why friends with benefits? Why no giant ads at merriweather? Why the IMP 930 anniversary party or exhibit?
Bottom line is even if you want to make money there are different ways you can go about it….just compare IMP and Live Nation
Bottom line is even if you want to make money there are different ways you can go about it….just compare IMP and Live Nation