Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Totally agree with you, Seth. You're running a rock and roll nightclub, not a country club.
LOL. Reminds me of someone that I use to know.
Yeah, I don't think most of us would find being set up back in upper rafters as being all that desirable. Now, if you had Woods in his white jacket waiting on them, GGW might go for it.
is doing this for a living worth your $25?
I don't think there should be any vip section, fan clubs or any advantages for anybody (unless of course you are friends with the owner). I think the current way it works is pretty damn good. Buying tickets at 9:30 and the variety of ways you can do it is very convenient compared to a lot of other places.
yeah, that's true jadetree. the box office hours are far more accessible at the 930 clubthan say the black cat, where you have to wait until 8.30pm when they open up for the night, or iota, which does no early ticket sales.
i love that i can just hop over there after work, get my tickets, and continue on my merry way. whatever you do seth, don't change the box office hours.
i love that i can just hop over there after work, get my tickets, and continue on my merry way. whatever you do seth, don't change the box office hours.
Yeah. Really the 930 works just fine for me. The longer you leave it alone, the happier I will be.
Although I would love to watch a show from Seths balcony sometime, just to see what it is like…..
Although I would love to watch a show from Seths balcony sometime, just to see what it is like…..
The concept of a VIP section is offensive and decidedly un rock and roll. But if you asked me if I'd pay $$ to have a guaranteed excellent vantage point without lining up an hour before the doors open, I'd probably be one of the losers who'd shell out for it. I'm no "corporate type," but I go to at least a half dozen shows at 9:30 every month. I tend to be not only a late arriver, but a short (as in undersized) late arriver. Not a good combo. So knowing I'd have a perch awaiting me would be cool. And I don't care if the kids in Dropkick Murphys shirts give me the finger or fire spitballs at me up there in my ivory tower. I'm old but I still like a rock show. Just can't "ROCK" like I did in my 20's. Seth could just rent me a stool on his balcony.
there's no point in me adding anymore to this thread because the boxseat at the muppet theatre appears to be full of dc living elistists who never need to sit down after a hard day
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So, we've got Rhett on one side complaining about the lack of country music fans, and Mankie on the other complaining about new music.
So, we've got Rhett on one side complaining about the lack of country music fans, and Mankie on the other complaining about new music.
Originally posted by kosmo:So wanting a VIP section or ticket buying for people who have been in a club longer is not elitist?
there's no point in me adding anymore to this thread because the boxseat at the muppet theatre appears to be full of dc living elistists who never need to sit down after a hard day
since when is wanting to have a little more convience and less bother in one's life being an eltist. i belong the the pearl jam club for the ablitity to get tickets without having to deal with ticketmaster.
it would be more convient if i could simply send an email to the 9:30 boxoffice to get tickets without the tickets.com fees, verses having to metro or drive into the city. if i were working or living in dc it would be easier, but at the moment i don't. and there are plenty of suburban 9:30 patrons how might be willing to pay for the same convience.
it would be more convient if i could simply send an email to the 9:30 boxoffice to get tickets without the tickets.com fees, verses having to metro or drive into the city. if i were working or living in dc it would be easier, but at the moment i don't. and there are plenty of suburban 9:30 patrons how might be willing to pay for the same convience.
A VIP section would subsidize lower prices for the less fortunate. It's a win-win situation. We…I mean 'those'…elitists would shell out a few more clams for a guaranteed vantage point, while the groundlings would benefit from a slightly reduced ticket price.
It's the American Way.
It's the American Way.
Those who say paying extra for convenience is elitist are those who can't afford to pay for the conveniences themselves.
so poker night at my place :cool:
I find the elitist arugument to be silly as well. Look at the diversity of acts booked here. They appeal to a huge range of ages. There are little tykes and old farts like me, often times at the exact same show. Ok, going back to the F street days, I use to be one of those kids who lined up in the hallway two hours before shows so I could get pressed right up against the stage. Been there done that. Kids can still do that at the new digs with or without a VIP section. It's not like anyone's access is being altered. If the VIP section was a roped off section directly in front of the stage, that would suck. But to designate coat check or some out of the way section for older fans who, yes happen to have a bit more disposable income than the young 'uns, wouldn't hurt a thing. I like to see the show but I don't need to be down with the masses at this point in my life. Besides, I'm certain I personally have covered a few of Mr. Hurwitz's mortgage payments over the years. If I wanna be an ELITIST snob, so be it. I've paid my dues. Put me at the top of the mailing list if this ever becomes a possibility.
Originally posted by mankie:you are full of sayings that are complete bullshit arent you
Those who say paying extra for convenience is elitist are those who can't afford to pay for the conveniences themselves.
Originally posted by kosmo:exactly why I live in dc, which is the original reason the elitist word was used wasn't it?
wanting to have a little more convience and less bother in one's life
Originally posted by Lamb007:You make it sound like the old folks home at the 9:30 Club. <img src="http://66.227.101.70/contrib/blackeye/hihi.gif" alt=" - " />
I find the elitist arugument to be silly as well. Look at the diversity of acts booked here. They appeal to a huge range of ages. There are little tykes and old farts like me, often times at the exact same show. Ok, going back to the F street days, I use to be one of those kids who lined up in the hallway two hours before shows so I could get pressed right up against the stage. Been there done that. Kids can still do that at the new digs with or without a VIP section. It's not like anyone's access is being altered. If the VIP section was a roped off section directly in front of the stage, that would suck. But to designate coat check or some out of the way section for older fans who, yes happen to have a bit more disposable income than the young 'uns, wouldn't hurt a thing. I like to see the show but I don't need to be down with the masses at this point in my life. Besides, I'm certain I personally have covered a few of Mr. Hurwitz's mortgage payments over the years. If I wanna be an ELITIST snob, so be it. I've paid my dues. Put me at the top of the mailing list if this ever becomes a possibility.
Personally, I don't care whether there is one up there or not. I just don't think that I would enjoy myself that far away.
Originally posted by eertedaj:
those who critisize other peoples quotes have nothing constructive to add to the discussion themselves.
you are full of sayings that are complete bullshit arent you
Sounds good. Don't call it the VIP section. Call it the 9:30 Club Retirement Section for former rawkers. Or give it a nice warm and fuzzy moniker…Tranquility Oaks or something.
It's not that I don't like the new music (and I am under 40 so I guess old isn't an accurate term). But where I use to long to be right up against the stage and in the middle of the mayhem, I prefer now to hang back a bit (usually up on the balcony stairs) and just appreciate the tunes. If there was a section for like minded folks, I'd pony up some bucks. That's all. And don't get me started on how much I'd just like to be able to sit the hell down sometimes.
So Seth…what dya say. Can you put me on the list for the "assisted living" section?
It's not that I don't like the new music (and I am under 40 so I guess old isn't an accurate term). But where I use to long to be right up against the stage and in the middle of the mayhem, I prefer now to hang back a bit (usually up on the balcony stairs) and just appreciate the tunes. If there was a section for like minded folks, I'd pony up some bucks. That's all. And don't get me started on how much I'd just like to be able to sit the hell down sometimes.
So Seth…what dya say. Can you put me on the list for the "assisted living" section?
Originally posted by eertedaj:guilty of making a snide remark… i happen to prefer the quiet and green of where i live. plus i can't afford nice property in dc, because of a bunch of elistists have gentrified most of the city.
Originally posted by kosmo:exactly why I live in dc, which is the original reason the elitist word was used wasn't it?
wanting to have a little more convience and less bother in one's life
Exactly one of our reasons for moving to the burbs in a year or two….assuming we stay in the area.
I tend to think most of the areas elitists are people within the DC City limits anyway.
I tend to think most of the areas elitists are people within the DC City limits anyway.
Originally posted by kosmo:
Originally posted by eertedaj:guilty of making a snide remark… i happen to prefer the quiet and green of where i live. plus i can't afford nice property in dc, because of a bunch of elistists have gentrified most of the city.
Originally posted by kosmo:exactly why I live in dc, which is the original reason the elitist word was used wasn't it?
wanting to have a little more convience and less bother in one's life