Last Stop Berkeley - Greek Theatre - September 5, 6, & 7

[Crumbo]

we need to bring in police tape and just rope shit off

or real rope and a couple of extra stands

where the hell is the soundboard setup in this place?

[jonkoch]

or real rope and a couple of extra stands

where the hell is the soundboard setup in this place?

back of the floor right in front of where the stone risers begin

[Crumbo]

back of the floor right in front of where the stone risers begin

so, there's no way to setup behind the board since it will be up against a wall?

[jonkoch]

so, there's no way to setup behind the board since it will be up against a wall?

not exactly sure on that one. may end up like on the first step right behind it. alex would know more about where exactly we'd have to be

[coluzzi]

There are plenty of (stone) bleacher seats behind the board. That is the optimal place to setup. Hopefully the band does not have too much of it roped off for band friends.

Jack Johnson and Ben Harper in '03 we parked behind the board each of the 3 nights. No taping allowed since it was a BHIC show so we brought the hat. Total talkative douchebags in front of us for JJ one of the shows who were "friends" with the crew so they got in the roped off area. Talked the whole damn set until I leaned over and told one of them to shut the fuck up. It's probably on the tape.

[K270]

For those taking BART, it looks like the last train rolls through downtown Berkly at 12:02 am. Maybe a couple minutes later depending on where your going.

www.bart.gov You can get the schedule there.

[K270]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1188/823113850_c49d72e584.jpg

This place looks so awesome. I can't wait for these shows.
Anyone else get their Greek tickets from Fed-Ex today?

[Waka Jawaka]

where the hell is the soundboard setup in this place?

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[malachite00]

Does anyone have an extra ticket for Friday night?

[Coster]

Does anyone have an extra ticket for Friday night?

I should have an extra.

[Coster]

Where's everyone staying? Can't remember if we covered this yet but I'm not looking back at this entire thread.

[K270]

Where's everyone staying? Can't remember if we covered this yet but I'm not looking back at this entire thread.

Sleeping at home (In good 'ole Mateo). Taking BART from Millbrae (or Colma) to the shows. I still have to research what the best option is.

[doors1963]

I'll be staying at the Sheraton at the San Fran airport. Not really close to the venue but it is closer to some of the other stuff we want to do while down there for the shows.

[azsnappi]

im at the Rodeway Inn on University...its about a mile from campus.

[TwoStepN34]

Staying in the Double Tree at the Berkeley Marina.

[Jack]

tickets just got dropped off.

we're staying with a friend in the area. This is going to be an adventure. Been to SF three times, but never been to Berkeley area.

[malachite00]

I'm staying at the Holiday Inn on University. Sounds like a lot of people are at La Quinta.

[Dino]

I have a pair for Friday and Sunday for sale if anyone needs them. Would prefer to sell them to the same person...

PM me if interested.

[psullz]

I have a more important question where is everyone tailgating? I was just at the greek for slightly stoopid and I couldnt find a big parking lot where everyone would be hanging out. Any ideas?

[K270]

I'll be staying at the Sheraton at the San Fran airport. Not really close to the venue but it is closer to some of the other stuff we want to do while down there for the shows.


Just curious, what's near the Shearton? If it's the Sheraton I'm thinking of you'll be near Burlingame. Can't think of to much near there except for a Golf Driving Range, a small Golf Course and Coyote Point. Unless your driving up to the city (or taking BART into the City).

[Buddy The Elf]

I am staying where no one else will be....hehehehhehe Thank God!

[TDunk]

im sleeping in my car at a walmart

[doors1963]

Just curious, what's near the Shearton? If it's the Sheraton I'm thinking of you'll be near Burlingame. Can't think of to much near there except for a Golf Driving Range, a small Golf Course and Coyote Point. Unless your driving up to the city (or taking BART into the City).

It is the one in Burlingame. We do have a car for the 5 days we are going to be there, so we are planning on driving into the city. I guess there isn't too much around it but it was nicest, most reasonable hotel that we could get bundled with the priceline package we got (the girl I'm coming doesn't like to stay in 2 star hotels, so finding a place that she would stay is a challenge, hence the reason we are quite a ways from the venue).

But the tickets are here . . 9 more days til my flight out there . . this amazing weekend is almost here ! ! ! !

[Cortez 4]

Staying in the Double Tree at the Berkeley Marina.

We're also staying at the Doubletree...about 3 miles from the venue I believe.

[jonkoch]

im sleeping in my car at a walmart

i heard target has nicer facilities

[psullz]

still no word on where everyone is going pre/post show?

[TDunk]

i heard target has nicer facilities

i'll look into that.

[Buddy The Elf]

still no word on where everyone is going pre/post show?

no where with any of you internet losers:lmao

[psullz]

no where with any of you internet losers:lmao

takes one to know one :)

i know the parking lot scene at this place is shit...i know there is bar right on campus

[malachite00]

I am staying where no one else will be....hehehehhehe Thank God!

no where with any of you internet losers:lmao

Why would you spend so much time here if you feel this way? :lol

[malachite00]

takes one to know one :)

i know the parking lot scene at this place is shit...i know there is bar right on campus

With the whole GA thing, I'm not sure about pre-partying. If I'm sitting in a bar instead of in line, I'm just getting drunk and missing a chance at better seats. Wish I could kick back in line with a cooler and grill.

[Crumbo]

With the whole GA thing, I'm not sure about pre-partying. If I'm sitting in a bar instead of in line, I'm just getting drunk and missing a chance at better seats. Wish I could kick back in line with a cooler and grill.

I think that's what we are doing n1 :lol

[TDunk]

With the whole GA thing, I'm not sure about pre-partying. If I'm sitting in a bar instead of in line, I'm just getting drunk and missing a chance at better seats. Wish I could kick back in line with a cooler and grill.

this is what we did at the ok city ga show, got there around 2pm, were about 10th in line, drank and ate and then around 5pm took the cooler back to the car and got in about 10 feet from the stage centered. that is when the misery began, standing there from 5pm til 8:20pm

[psullz]

With the whole GA thing, I'm not sure about pre-partying. If I'm sitting in a bar instead of in line, I'm just getting drunk and missing a chance at better seats. Wish I could kick back in line with a cooler and grill.

one night ill do the stand in line thing...but to be honest there isnt a bad seat in the place....and for me DMB is about more then just the show its the whole atmosphere

[TwoStepN34]

We're also staying at the Doubletree...about 3 miles from the venue I believe.Yea I remember checking it out on google maps and I think it's just over 3 miles from the venue. How were yall planning on getting to the Greek from the hotel?

[psullz]

for anyone who hasnt been to the bay area.... I highly recommend checking out San Fran Saturday! A really amazing city.

[TwoStepN34]

for anyone who hasnt been to the bay area.... I highly recommend checking out San Fran Saturday! A really amazing city.It looks like Thursday will be the only day we'll be able to check out the city, what are some the must see places in the Bay Area?

[malachite00]

It looks like Thursday will be the only day we'll be able to check out the city, what are some the must see places in the Bay Area?

If its a sunny day, the walk up to and view from Coit Tower is definitely worth it. You should also go somewhere with a view of the Golden Gate bridge, probably Golden Gate Park. And I love wandering around North Beach just because its like a different country there, with excellent Italian food. City Lights Bookstore is also very interesting.

[K270]

If its a sunny day, the walk up to and view from Coit Tower is definitely worth it. You should also go somewhere with a view of the Golden Gate bridge, probably Golden Gate Park. And I love wandering around North Beach just because its like a different country there, with excellent Italian food. City Lights Bookstore is also very interesting.


For a great view of the Golden Gate bridge you need to go into the Marin Headlands. Here's a sample of what the view is:

http://www.visitingdc.com/images/golden-gate-bridge-picture.jpg

[Buddy The Elf]

Rent a GO CAR and thank me later. It will be the most fun you will ever have touring a city. We rented one for 6 hours in June and had the times of our lives doing so. It is a voice guided GPS tour. Rent by the hour and keep it as long as you want. SO MUCH FUN!!!

[Dino]

Booked my flight yesterday. Starting to get psyched.

[coluzzi]

Here's what you do if you've got a big group doing line duty. Take breaks and head over to Lavals Pizza which is right around the corner. Remember to leave someone in line to save your spot though....

http://tinyurl.com/6l3v89

They've got bathrooms, killer pizza, and beer of course. I don't remember what else is around there but this place is pretty close.

[zmanzbo]

Standing in line all day is not worth it for me since I don't live in SF and it is one of my favorite cities to visit. There really isn't a bad seat at the Greek so I am getting there late.

Anyone ever rode the BART back to downtown SF after a show at the Greek? Is it a mess?

[Buddy The Elf]

Standing in line all day is not worth it for me since I don't live in SF and it is one of my favorite cities to visit. There really isn't a bad seat at the Greek so I am getting there late.

Anyone ever rode the BART back to downtown SF after a show at the Greek? Is it a mess?

I will not sit in line all day either. San Fran is also my favorite place to visit and I am going to make the most out of the 3 days we are there.

[Dino]

I will not sit in line all day either. San Fran is also my favorite place to visit and I am going to make the most out of the 3 days we are there.

when/where are you flying out of?

[Buddy The Elf]

when/where are you flying out of?

Flying out of Hartford at 230ish Thursday to SFO. I think we get in around 1130pm.

[Dino]

Flying out of Hartford at 230ish Thursday to SFO. I think we get in around 1130pm.

gotcha. Flying out of JFK Thursday also, at 6PM. Land at 9:30.

Maybe beers Thursday night?

[Buddy The Elf]

gotcha. Flying out of JFK Thursday also, at 6PM. Land at 9:30.

Maybe beers Thursday night?

PM

[Dino]

PMed back.

[K270]

Anyone ever rode the BART back to downtown SF after a show at the Greek? Is it a mess?

I called BART yesterday. The last chain rolls through the Downtown Berkley station at 12:29am. The lady told me to get back to San Francisco, take the Fremont train to Macarthur Station. This is a transfer station. Then you get on your San Fran train at Macarthur.

*It is unknown to me what time the last San Fran train rolls through Macarthur station.

[malachite00]

Is there a way to take the train from SFO to somewhere near campus? I was thinking of trying this instead of a taxi, but am having a hard time figuring out the BART map.

[psullz]

It looks like Thursday will be the only day we'll be able to check out the city, what are some the must see places in the Bay Area?

The tourist traps are of course Fisherman's Wharf/Union Square/North Beach

I highly remommend 1 of two things:

A)buy a single day transit pass for $11...which allows you to access every form of public trans in the city including cable cars which get you at $5 PER WAY
B) Rent a bike for a day I usually take people on this tour

1. Start at Fishermans wharf and rent the bike at Blazing Saddles
2. Bike through Fishermans wharf up to pier 39 (stop and see the seals)
3. Continue along embarcadero to Ferry building
4. Continue to ATT park
5. Take 2nd street up through SOMA to Financial District
6. Once at market st take Samsome to Broadway (make left then right onto Columbus)
7. Thats where you enter North Beach
8. Go through NBeach and stop at Ghiradelli Square for Ice Cream Sundays
9. Go past fort mason and down Crissy Field toward Golden Gate
10. Bike the bridge half way

at this point you can return or continue

11. Take Lincoln BLVD down along the cliffs and ocean view
12. Pass Baker Beach (nude)
13. Once you hit the avenues (i believe around 30th) make left and head towards Golden Gate Park
14. Ride through Park and either go toward ocean or toward Haight Asbury
15. Take Bus (you can put your bike on it) for $1.50 and return bikes

All in all its a 2-3 hour bike ride but youll see the entire city

[psullz]

Is there a way to take the train from SFO to somewhere near campus? I was thinking of trying this instead of a taxi, but am having a hard time figuring out the BART map.

very easy take SFO to you get into SF so either get off at Powell, Montgomery, or Embarcadero and transfer to richmond line ....get off at Downtown Berkeley

[psullz]

O yeah for nightlife:

Marina- Yuppie crowd
Soma - Club Crowd
NBeach - Preppy right after college crowd
Mission - Hipster crowd


you decide

[malachite00]

this is what we did at the ok city ga show, got there around 2pm, were about 10th in line, drank and ate and then around 5pm took the cooler back to the car and got in about 10 feet from the stage centered. that is when the misery began, standing there from 5pm til 8:20pm

Are they usually cool about people drinking in line (I guess if you keep it hidden nobody will bother you)? I haven't gone to a GA concert for so long, I can't remember what we used to do. Probably poured everything in a Big Gulp cup.


very easy take SFO to you get into SF so either get off at Powell, Montgomery, or Embarcadero and transfer to richmond line ....get off at Downtown Berkeley

Thanks, I'll give it a shot. Only problem is I have a huge bag because I will have been traveling for 2 weeks by then, but hopefully I can lug it around ok. Certainly has to be cheaper than a taxi.

[TDunk]

Are they usually cool about people drinking in line (I guess if you keep it hidden nobody will bother you)? I haven't gone to a GA concert for so long, I can't remember what we used to do. Probably poured everything in a Big Gulp cup.




The one I went to, no one cared as long as you didn't create any problems. Saw quite a few people will sonic/big gulp cups as well.

[K270]

very easy take SFO to you get into SF so either get off at Powell, Montgomery, or Embarcadero and transfer to richmond line ....get off at Downtown Berkeley

Ummm. Looks like the schedule has the transfer happening at the 12th street oakland city center. I'm going to have to wing it on friday and hope for the best. I didn't think I'd have to transfer

[psullz]

Ummm. Looks like the schedule has the transfer happening at the 12th street oakland city center. I'm going to have to wing it on friday and hope for the best. I didn't think I'd have to transfer

can transfer anywhere up to mcarther

[kylebond13]

ok after searching for tickets for friends who wanted to come last minute, my ticket partner bailed out a few minutes ago.

i have a single available for all 3 nights. face value (shipping/fees too)

let me know smithkyle@gmail.com

[hanihani]

these shows are going to be epic. not necessarily the sets (though they might be), but the whole atmosphere. ah, i really should've planned better and attended these. msg in the summer not nearly as cool as the greek in the summer. and sf is so badass....everybody enjoy these.

[psullz]

is anyone going to be in town on Thursday night and want to grab a few drinks?

[azsnappi]

the best part is that i think we will still get a lot of songs that gorge didnt get...stone, granny, BOWA, pay for what you get etc. :)

i wish it was friday already.

[3beamsoflight6]

desperately need to sell a pair for Friday.

If i can't get them out by end of day today, anyone flying from NYC? i can give the pair to hand out to someone out there for free..

[Dino]

desperately need to sell a pair for Friday.

If i can't get them out by end of day today, anyone flying from NYC? i can give the pair to hand out to someone out there for free..

I'm flying out of JFK tomorrow at 6PM

[Dino]

the best part is that i think we will still get a lot of songs that gorge didnt get...stone, granny, BOWA, pay for what you get etc. :)

i wish it was friday already.

Indeed on both accounts.

[Dino]

I guess Xavier Rudd is in town the night before, so I guess he might show up...

I hope he doesn't though.

[K270]

I guess Xavier Rudd is in town the night before, so I guess he might show up...

I hope he doesn't though.



Don't worry. He won't show up. He has a show on the 5th in West Hollywood.

[doors1963]

is anyone that is planning on going early willing to grab me a poster for N1 or N2. i plan on getting there early enough N3 for one, but probably not N1/N2. I could paypal you up front and then pick up at the show. please PM if anyone is willing to help me out.

[Dkrogh]

I'll try and make if for Rudd, but I don't know when I'll be leaving LA yet for the drive up north.

[VidaBlue2005]

is anyone that is planning on going early willing to grab me a poster for N1 or N2. i plan on getting there early enough N3 for one, but probably not N1/N2. I could paypal you up front and then pick up at the show. please PM if anyone is willing to help me out.

Aren't they the same every night?

[malachite00]

What time do the doors open? My e-tickets don't mention it.

[zmanzbo]

Fri and Sat 5:30 Sun 4:30

[spoke.]

Aren't they the same every night?
why would they be? they have been different all year. all 3 nights of gorge had different posters.

[azsnappi]

driving up tomorrow morning!! see you at the greek!

[dmbguy987]

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