Morrissey coming to DC?

Being on the lawn at Wolftrap is a much more pleasant experience than being in the amphitheater, anyway. That is, as long as it doesn't rain.

I know many of you need alcohol to enjoy a concert. If you're on the lawn, you can bring your own alcohol in and drink it right there. If you're down in the seats, you can't.

Will DJ Charlie entertain the lawn people with some fresh new tunes during the Morrissey show?

I'm going to have to miss that one, for aforementioned reasons.

But can I also add that I think it's absurd that Wolftrap (and Birchmere, not sure about other venues) would charge full admission price for a two week old lap baby?

Originally posted by Joe Marshmallow III:
Will DJ Charlie entertain the lawn people with some fresh new tunes during the Morrissey show?

I see the point about Wolftrap donors getting first chance at seats. That seems fair.

I think that people who buy at presales are generally bigger fans, and I think they should be rewarded for doing research to find the presale or being on the fan club mailing list. Maybe the very fact of the presale is its own reward, but I think the best seats should be released at the presale. I think at general sales, the best seats are often grabbed by people who plan to resell them. I could be wrong, but that's my opinion.

I personally don't find that there is a better view at any area venue than inside the venue at Wolf Trap - the closer the better is a given. The sightlines and sound are better than anywhere else. If you're lucky enough to sit up front, you don't have to look up and hurt your neck all night long either. The stage is at a reasonable height.

Wow, I read somewhere in this thread that the Pit was $10 over the rest of in-house. That's going back a way. The pit has been $75 got most performances over the last several years. There have been one or two other performances where the pit has been $100. They are definitely the exception and not the rule. If you get the opportunity to sit in the pit there, it's definitely some of the best seating you'll ever have.

As far as drinks etc - no, you can't bring anything into the pavilion (water only). But, you can get there as early as you like - pack whatever you like in your cooler, and hang out off to the side. It's very easy to get in and out of. Of course, if you want to consume throughout the show, you'll need to be on the lawn. But, they don't even inspect the contents of your cooler - bottles of hard liquor, wine, beer - whatever you like - bring it.

as much as i want to see morrissey, i just can't be arsed to go to wolftrap to see him there. i like wolftrap, but morrissey there? nah. i'll spend $100 on some other concert.

Tickets prices are 48 inside and 30 on the lawn.

Originally posted by lily1:
as much as i want to see morrissey, i just can't be arsed to go to wolftrap to see him there. i like wolftrap, but morrissey there? nah. i'll spend $100 on some other concert.

Originally posted by lily1:
as much as i want to see morrissey, i just can't be arsed to go to wolftrap to see him there. i like wolftrap, but morrissey there? nah. i'll spend $100 on some other concert.

It's your loss, and I'm sure Morrissey will be gutted! ;)

I've never been to a show at Wolf Trap. Would I be wrong is assuming that lawn seats will be available closer to the day of the gig?

Originally posted by Joe Marshmallow III:
just pulled ORCH D, seat 12

Nice. I didn't realize there was a presale, and just stumbled upon this thread.

Got 6 in Row S, side orchestra. Cool for me, I don't need to see his nose hair.

For six tickets, I think those are great seats (look to be just off the aisle near the center).

Originally posted by Joe Marshmallow III:
I always find it hard to get good tix at Wolftrap during regular sale!

And remember, a whole bunch of shows are going to be on sale all at once at noon tomorrow. Could be hard to get in immediately.

My favorite Wolf Trap scenario is to show up with a picnic basket, some wine or beer, and sit on the lawn over to the side during before the show (and usually during the opener). When the headliner's about to start, head in to sit and enjoy (and see). I don't want to show up as early as you need to in order to get good lawn placement for a band I actually want to see.

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
Being on the lawn at Wolftrap is a much more pleasant experience than being in the amphitheater, anyway. That is, as long as it doesn't rain.

I know many of you need alcohol to enjoy a concert. If you're on the lawn, you can bring your own alcohol in and drink it right there. If you're down in the seats, you can't.

Originally posted by Bags:
My favorite Wolf Trap scenario is to show up with a picnic basket, some wine or beer, and sit on the lawn over to the side during before the show (and usually during the opener). When the headliner's about to start, head in to sit and enjoy (and see). I don't want to show up as early as you need to in order to get good lawn placement for a band I actually want to see.

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
Being on the lawn at Wolftrap is a much more pleasant experience than being in the amphitheater, anyway. That is, as long as it doesn't rain.

I know many of you need alcohol to enjoy a concert. If you're on the lawn, you can bring your own alcohol in and drink it right there. If you're down in the seats, you can't.

but the Lawn Rush is half the fun!

Originally posted by Bags:
My favorite Wolf Trap scenario is to show up with a picnic basket, some wine or beer, and sit on the lawn over to the side during before the show (and usually during the opener). When the headliner's about to start, head in to sit and enjoy (and see). I don't want to show up as early as you need to in order to get good lawn placement for a band I actually want to see.

but the Lawn Rush is half the fun!

Originally posted by MaLo:
but the Lawn Rush is half the fun!

But the Leaving Work Early Rush is NOT fun! ;)

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Woops, sorry, double post.

Looking forward to the Rams Head Live show. Small venue, A/C, good brew.

God, I would kill for this setlist!

Stockton, CA - Bob Hope Theatre (Apr. 27, 2007) post-show

Set List:

The Queen Is Dead / Irish Blood English Heart / In The Future When All's Well / I Just Want To See The Boy Happy / Disappointed / Suedehead / All You Need Is Me / Let Me Kiss You / Lucky Lisp / The National Front Disco / How Soon Is Now? / You Have Killed Me / I've Changed My Plea To Guilty / The Boy With The Thorn In His Side / Everyday Is Like Sunday / Ganglord / I Will See You In Far Off Places / Life Is A Pigsty / Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want // You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side / First Of The Gang To Die (half of the song because a guy jumped on him, teared morrissey's shirt and his necklace… so morrissey walked away)

Originally posted by Shiverintheshadows:
(half of the song because a guy jumped on him, teared morrissey's shirt and his necklace… so morrissey walked away)

Markie must be living in Stockton these days!

Saw that setlist…awesome.