georgewendt
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Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 12:58 PM UTC
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What's with this early show/late show crap? Since they're announced at different times, the people who buy tickets for a show that is subsequently demoted to early status get burnt big time. Example: Ben Gibbard. You think I wouldn't rather go to the later show than the one starting at 6:30? Similarly, I bought tickets for the Albert Hammond Jr. show, and then they announce frickin' Iggy and the frickin' Stooges! Who do you think I'd rather have seen? And on top of it, the show started at the ungodly hour of 6 o'clock. Now, when's the last time you saw that place in the daylight?
Hey Seth, what gives?
bags
Joined: October 30, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 01:07 PM UTC
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I have to agree, this is starting to happen more and more, and it's frustrating when you've bought a ticket and then the schedule for the night changes.
I skipped Albert Hammond because of the start time.
In the Ben Gibbard instance, I guess I'd prefer the early show to the late show on a 'school night,' but I'm not pumped about 6:30 doors. I'm usually still at work at 6:30.
Seth Hurwitz
Joined: October 02, 1999 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 01:10 PM UTC
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well we certainly don't prefer these situations, but when a band wants to play, and that's the only date they can do, like Iggy, then we figure it's better than not doing them
in the case of Ben, he sold out quickly…the people that are now able to go to the 2nd show are undoubtedly happy about that situation
we still deliver the shows as promised but, if you're really that unhappy, I don't want to take your money…next time one of these comes up and you'd like a refund, give us a call
skeeter
Joined: May 29, 2003 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 04:50 PM UTC
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Ugh. I didn't realize Grandmaster Flash was another 12:00 start time. I need a nap.
El Tee
Joined: October 09, 2003 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 05:25 PM UTC
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I didn't realize that the KC/Walkmen show was such a late start until after I purchased my ticket. I'm thinking that's my fault. :) (I know it's Saturday - but I need to get up early for Peter Rabbit!)
Anyhow, I do prefer earlier shows during the week. Early doors can be a crunch, especially on Fridays. As long as the main act doesn't go on at 6:30 or 7, I have a shot!
Summerteeth
Joined: September 11, 2002 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 06:56 PM UTC
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I certainly wanted to see the Stooges last night, but it sold out and seeing the Mooney Suzuki and being home by 9:30 was a nice alternative.
Yes, I was the one guy into them there. DC crowds are so stoic. It took a gimmick like standing on speakers to get the crowd into it last night. But I'm rambling now…
In Seth I trust…
ggw
Joined: December 16, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 07:14 PM UTC
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Originally posted by You go, Judge Alito:
DC crowds are so stoic.
Like you said, you weren't at the Stooges show.
Sir HC
Joined: August 31, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 07:17 PM UTC
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Who can name the three headlining artists (well four if you include blowoff) who did a three show day at the club?
RatBastard
Joined: January 07, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 07:19 PM UTC
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Nevermind. I read the question incorrectly.
Summerteeth
Joined: September 11, 2002 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 08:07 PM UTC
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by You go, Judge Alito:
DC crowds are so stoic.
Like you said, you weren't at the Stooges show.
One major reason I wanted to be there.
elj
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 10:05 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Sir HC:
Who can name the three headlining artists (well four if you include blowoff) who did a three show day at the club?
Was one of them blink-182? I remember they played a $1 show at like 3pm and I think there was a doubleheader after them.
HoyaSaxa03
Joined: March 22, 2004 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 10:32 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Sir HC:
Who can name the three headlining artists (well four if you include blowoff) who did a three show day at the club?
melissa "come to my window" ethridge!
elj
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 10:39 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
melissa "come to my window" ethridge!
He is not asking for an artist who played 3 days in a row. He's asking for the three artist who all played the club on the same day.
jaguar
Joined: October 28, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 06, 2007 at 11:28 PM UTC
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I might be way off on this but was it that 311 or some youngish band in the afternoon, Zero Seven and then The Dandy Warhols? I know Zero Seven always gets sandwiched with some other show.
thatguy
Joined: October 20, 1999 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 07, 2007 at 11:18 AM UTC
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Originally posted by Sir HC:
Who can name the three headlining artists (well four if you include blowoff) who did a three show day at the club?
it's all a blur, but i think one triple day involved good charlotte, robert randolph, and five for fighting.
twangirl
Joined: October 24, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 07, 2007 at 04:39 PM UTC
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I think the first 3-show day we did was Our Lady Peace, then God Street Wine, and then Millenium.
thatguy
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 07, 2007 at 05:20 PM UTC
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Originally posted by twangirl:
I think the first 3-show day we did was Our Lady Peace, then God Street Wine, and then Millenium.
we spent a good portion of that day chasing hollis around the neighborhood.
elj
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Re: Early Show/Late Show
April 07, 2007 at 05:43 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Seth Hurwitz:
we still deliver the shows as promised but, if you're really that unhappy, I don't want to take your money…next time one of these comes up and you'd like a refund, give us a call
So, if I call and mail in my pair of tickets to Gibbard at 6:30 can I be sent a pair to the late show?