Is anyone else upset about the Belle and Sebastian situation tomorrow nite? I bought tickets in advance months ago and now I have to leave early because 930 added a second show for the same nite. Everyone knows the second set is better, but I am not gunna pay $30 to see it :(
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This issue has been brought up before…and although I feel your pain and agree with you, we are in the minority here so there's no sympathy coming from the board or the club…lets just suffer in silence and vow never to buy tickets for a 930 show in advance again.
I just hope there's only 20 people at the second show, which would deserve the greedy bastards (band and 930) right..which I know isn't going to happen but we can live in hope.
I just hope there's only 20 people at the second show, which would deserve the greedy bastards (band and 930) right..which I know isn't going to happen but we can live in hope.
I disagree with you. You want to allow the 930 to charge us basically "per set".? That is not fine with me. Refusing to buy in advance does not solve the problem. It was false advertising to begin with. I bought tickets for a nite of B&S, not 3 hours. You realise the people who bought tickets for the second "show" will enjoy a longer set?
the key point is that it was the bands idea to do the second show. thus letting fans unable to get tickets for the first show a chance to still see them. if it's a such a big deal sell the tickets to the first and get tickets to the second…
Great suggestion, but who is gunna want my tickets for the first, slightly shorter show?
Actually, we are in agreement, it's just that I ended up having to defend myself for being pissed off that they changed the programme after they had my money, like I was doing something wrong.
I was only trying to tell you not to waste your time complaning because nobody gives a rats arse now they have your cash.
I was only trying to tell you not to waste your time complaning because nobody gives a rats arse now they have your cash.
Although I'm happy a ton of shows are at the club, and sometimes two in one night, I'm with you guys. Early shows are a pain to get to on time and you get kicked out immediately after. In the case of B&S, the early show sold out before I could get tickets and I can't make the late show.
Suffer in silence, eh?
Besides, it doesn't look like the first show will be much shorter (if at all) than the second:
Early Show:
Doors 7:30
Opener 7:45
BS 8:35
Late Show
Doors 10:30
Opener 11:00
BS 11:40
B&S are starting the first show almost an hour and a half before the regular scheduled start time for a headliner.
Besides, it doesn't look like the first show will be much shorter (if at all) than the second:
Early Show:
Doors 7:30
Opener 7:45
BS 8:35
Late Show
Doors 10:30
Opener 11:00
BS 11:40
B&S are starting the first show almost an hour and a half before the regular scheduled start time for a headliner.
Originally posted by mankie:
lets just suffer in silence and vow never to buy tickets for a 930 show in advance again.
I just hope there's only 20 people at the second show, which would deserve the greedy bastards (band and 930) right..which I know isn't going to happen but we can live in hope.
actually seth offered to refund your money…
and there is alot of assuming going on here that the first show is going to be shorter. belle & sebstaine are very fan friendly band and i certainly don't see them wanting to screw over their fans.
secondly there maybe people who don't want a late night but still want to see them at the first show…
and there is alot of assuming going on here that the first show is going to be shorter. belle & sebstaine are very fan friendly band and i certainly don't see them wanting to screw over their fans.
secondly there maybe people who don't want a late night but still want to see them at the first show…
Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:What a load of bollocks Kosmo and you know it. They wanted to double-dip on the cashola. You make it sound like they're doing us a favour, which would meand refunding those with tickets for the first show $15 each….are they?
the key point is that it was the bands idea to do the second show. thus letting fans unable to get tickets for the first show a chance to still see them. if it's a such a big deal sell the tickets to the first and get tickets to the second…
To be honest, I'm not even looking forward to the show at this point knowing I'll get something sub-par..if the weather is like it is now I'll just throw my tickets in the trash and stay home.
If you think B&S will play past 2:00 a.m., you're living a dream. And I personally cannot fathom going to an 11:45 show and getting out at 1:30 on a school night. Them's Velvet Lounge hours, and I gots work!
So you each really think they would have played for more than 2 hours had they kept to the original schedule?
But I sympathize that the early show is so early and the late show is so late. As for me, I'm now skipping both and going to the High Heel Race, otherwise the early show would be PERFECT for me.
So you each really think they would have played for more than 2 hours had they kept to the original schedule?
But I sympathize that the early show is so early and the late show is so late. As for me, I'm now skipping both and going to the High Heel Race, otherwise the early show would be PERFECT for me.
Originally posted by nkotbie:
Suffer in silence, eh?
Besides, it doesn't look like the first show will be much shorter (if at all) than the second:
Early Show:
Doors 7:30
Opener 7:45
BS 8:35
Late Show
Doors 10:30
Opener 11:00
BS 11:40
B&S are starting the first show almost an hour and a half before the regular scheduled start time for a headliner.
Originally posted by mankie:
lets just suffer in silence and vow never to buy tickets for a 930 show in advance again.
I just hope there's only 20 people at the second show, which would deserve the greedy bastards (band and 930) right..which I know isn't going to happen but we can live in hope.
Sorry for bringing this up, I suppose people have already dealt with this.
Who is Seth?
And I suppose I assumed the first show was going to be shorter..thanks for the info.
but you have to admitt the second show is gunna be better.. just like the second set of a show is better. Right?
I will shutup now. I just wanted to try to start a revolution but no one wants to join me.
Who is Seth?
And I suppose I assumed the first show was going to be shorter..thanks for the info.
but you have to admitt the second show is gunna be better.. just like the second set of a show is better. Right?
I will shutup now. I just wanted to try to start a revolution but no one wants to join me.
Originally posted by CourtneyCrummett:What is this 'second set' concept you're talking about – encores? Second sets don't seem all tht common at 9:30 Club (or any club) shows, so I'm not sure why you think they'll be so drastically different.
but you have to admitt the second show is gunna be better.. just like the second set of a show is better. Right?
Yes, I agree second sets are not common for 930. I am speaking in theory.. I have only been here for 1 year. Concerts back home usually have 2 sets. The second set being better after a band gets going per say. I view the schedule for tomorrow nite as 2 sets.. that is all I am saying.
Originally posted by Bagster:Actually, I've been to a few shows were there's a first and second set, it's like the band takes a break…only this time you pay another $30 to see the second half of the show! ;)
Originally posted by CourtneyCrummett:What is this 'second set' concept you're talking about – encores? Second sets don't seem all tht common at 9:30 Club (or any club) shows, so I'm not sure why you think they'll be so drastically different.
but you have to admitt the second show is gunna be better.. just like the second set of a show is better. Right?
Actually, I've been to a few shows were there's a first and second set, it's like the band takes a break…only this time you pay another $30 to see the second half of the show! ;) [/QB]
That is what I am screaming! That sucks..
That is what I am screaming! That sucks..
Originally posted by CourtneyCrummett:As in Seth Horowitz who owns the club…
Sorry for bringing this up, I suppose people have already dealt with this.
Who is Seth?
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Secondly it's two shows verses two sets… the band will mostly likely perform the same setlist at both shows. Lots of Jazz and Blues artist will perform two or more sets, but for B&S it will be like performing the same concert twice in one night.
If Eddie Izzard had not been already booked at the Warner, B&S would have probably done one concert there. There aren't that many theatre sized venues in the area. And we all know what a resounding success the show at Constitution Hall was.
Of course they could be playing any of the Fieldhouses (i.e. Bender) in the area… Where the sound would have be lousy and the beer seletion would be lousy. You are getting the change to see a great band in a great intimate venue. In the UK it would be an arena or festival
This reminds me of the mid-80's at the old 9:30. It wasn't that uncommon to have 2 shows each night. They cleared the club after the first set. Everyone who bought advance tickets for the second set was then let inside. If the 2nd set wasn't sold-out, they'd let the crowd from the first set back inside (free). If the 2nd show was sold out in advance, you were SOL. I seem to recall that if there was an opening band, they got another set too. I may be wrong about that though.
That made for some VERY late nights.
That made for some VERY late nights.
I highly doubt the two "shows" will have the same setlist.. which is the source of my frustration. I don't care about the other venues and come on.. the 930 is not a great venue.. the sound sucks.. yes I enjoy the massive amounts of shows I can see there.. but this is ridiculous
Originally posted by CourtneyCrummett:I just have to assume you haven't been to that many shows in that many venues, because that is just plain not the case.
I don't care about the other venues and come on.. the 930 is not a great venue.. the sound sucks…
And I'll put $10 down that the two 'sets' don't vary by more than 2 or 3 songs. Which you'll probably be back here to complain about because those will be your TWO VERY FAVORITE B&S SONGS…