Star Lake '08: Lets Get it Started

[dmb2much40]

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Post-Gazette Pavillion
Rt. 18 @ Rt. 22 W
Burgettstown, PA 15021
724.947.7400

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/239

Capacity: 23,070
Venue Type: Outdoor Ampitheater

Seating Chart

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Most Played Songs:
Too Much (12)
Jimi Thing (8)
Two Step (8)
Rapunzel (8)
Don't Drink the Water (8)
Rhyme & Reason (8)

Song Debuts:
Shotgun (2006)
Out of My Hands (2005)

This year's shows will be the 17th & 18th time DMB has played this venue.

TDC members in attendance (20):

NiCK Crush
Tout
justdmbobbo
Usofar
tspepper
Tomacco
last72stop
dmb8021
dmb2much40
stoner
phelps154
TDunk
Jervins
DMBZeppelin
lcause
MJA3488
godshufflingby
kiuuu
DMB1541
jimijamarchtowr

[stoner]

I'll be there both nights, looking forward to it, first time seeing the first show of tour, and first time at Star Lake since '05. Really glad we're getting a two night stand, unlike last year.

[NiCK Crush]

officially gonna be there both nights as well :upyours

-NiCK

[phelps154]

I'll be there night 2...

[pgr17]

starlake is such a great venue...

if you need a hotel i recommend the Red Roof Inn. 24-hour Denny's on-site.

[NiCK Crush]

24-hour Denny's on-site.

love me some Denny's, but if you want fine 24hr dining, then Perkin's is the only answer... and its close.

-NiCK

[dmb2much40]

where are people staying for this? pittsburgh is like 30 minutes. weirton or steubenville are closer but don't have many choices. i'd like to be near food of some sort too.

[dmb8021]

put my ticket requests in yesterday. Never been to Pittsburgh or the surrounding area, so i'm pretty excited

[last72stop]

both nights for me! never been to a tour opener before i cant wait

[TDunk]

both nights for me! never been to a tour opener before i cant wait

Yeah it looks like I'm just going to be at night 1, but I feel the same way. Even if N2 is better, it will be fun to pop my tour opener cherry.

[Trout]

where are people staying for this? pittsburgh is like 30 minutes. weirton or steubenville are closer but don't have many choices. i'd like to be near food of some sort too.

Last two times I went I stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Coraopolis (or however the hell it's spelled), right near the Pittsburgh airport, makes for a real short drive to the venue. Probably do the same this year.

[dmb2much40]

thanks, i'll check that out.

[NiCK Crush]

havent been to a tour opener since Polaris in 2000... bring it

-NiCK

[Jervins]

havent been to a tour opener since Polaris in 2000... bring it

-NiCK

me too. I probably wouldn't go at all if it wasn't the tour opener.

I requested the lower pavilion only on warehouse, so who knows if i'll get tickets or not

[NiCK Crush]

I requested the lower pavilion only on warehouse, so who knows if i'll get tickets or not

yea i did Best Available... but who the hell really knows. Not a big fan of the ticketing process this year.

-NiCK

[DMBZeppelin]

I decided about 30 minutes ago I'd make the 6-7 hour drive to see the tour opener. I've never been here, is it worth going if I can only get lawn? Is the sound good there? I compare all lawns to Deer Creek, because it's the best lawn I've been on.

[DMBZeppelin]

starlake is such a great venue...

if you need a hotel i recommend the Red Roof Inn. 24-hour Denny's on-site.
Does the Red Roof Inn have WiFi? Not a deal breaker, but just curious. What town is it in? If not in the same town, how far from the venue?

[dmb2much40]

I decided about 30 minutes ago I'd make the 6-7 hour drive to see the tour opener. I've never been here, is it worth going if I can only get lawn? Is the sound good there? I compare all lawns to Deer Creek, because it's the best lawn I've been on.

almost identical to deer creek. similar tailgating scene as well :thumbsup

[Tomacco]

When the lights go down, I will be holding my breath waiting for Tim to walk on with the band.

[NiCK Crush]

When the lights go down, I will be holding my breath waiting for Tim to walk on with the band.

:upyours

-NiCK

[lcause]

I've managed to talk a couple buddies into going to more then one show with me this year (usually it's tough to get them to one :lol) but I doubt they'll bite on paying for the pavilion both nights.

How is the lawn here? I've been in the pavilion for 3 shows, but never in the lawn (or any lawn for that matter)

[dmb2much40]

the lawn is a typical lawn...a bunch of drunk high school/college kids.

[DMBZeppelin]

almost identical to deer creek. similar tailgating scene as well :thumbsup
Sweet, because Deer Creek is one of the better sounding lawns around. Where as some crap like Tinley Park, IL (glad we have Toyota now) the sound is horrible regardless of where you sit on the lawn.

[MJA3488]

ill be back at starlake after taking a year off

cant decide if im camping or getting a hotel, but im leaning towards camping...

and GREAT tailgating scene

[Trout]

and GREAT tailgating scene

Most fun I've had tailgating at a show was Star Lake 2004.

[godshufflingby]

Starlake is my hometown show! I have lowers for both shows. I hope that lowers doesn't extend too far back but another thread said that it goes all the way back to end of the covered seats.


It definately has one of the best lots on tour. I have been to 89 shows and the lot at Starlake is definately top 5. Peace

[dmb2much40]

Starlake is my hometown show! I have lowers for both shows. I hope that lowers doesn't extend too far back but another thread said that it goes all the way back to end of the covered seats.

it seem like "lowers" are covered seats and "uppers" are uncovered seats. someone called the box office and that's what they said, plus i haven't seen anyone declined for lowers or confirmed for uppers. the warehouse should have done a better job defining the two levels, because i think a lot of people are getting their hopes up for awesome tickets.

[godshufflingby]

it seem like "lowers" are covered seats and "uppers" are uncovered seats. someone called the box office and that's what they said, plus i haven't seen anyone declined for lowers or confirmed for uppers. the warehouse should have done a better job defining the two levels, because i think a lot of people are getting their hopes up for awesome tickets.


That just seems real shady!

[godshufflingby]

That just seems real shady to me. Thank you for the response.

[godshufflingby]

I double posted- the shame

[Scotty12]

This may b e one of the only shows I can make this year due to some last minute plans I threw together to live in vegas for the wsop :(

[Vincent]

How about something like this from the '06 opener to start things off?

First time Granny has opened a show since 7.20.04.
First time Raven has been played since 10.24.02.
First time Grace Is Gone has been played since 9.5.04.
First time Proudest Monkey has been played since 4.1.03.

[Moses]

How about something like this from the '06 opener to start things off?

First time Granny has opened a show since 7.20.04.
First time Raven has been played since 10.24.02.
First time Grace Is Gone has been played since 9.5.04.
First time Proudest Monkey has been played since 4.1.03.

5.30 was a great show... love tour openers. Really want to do Starlake if i find some nice seats.

[Moses]

oh and I'll never forget the guy behind me at 5.30.06 when the first notes of Raven were played

"OH MY FUCKING GOD!"

[kiuuu]

Night 1: sec 4 row G
Night 2: sec 2 row G!!!!

[Usofar]

Night 1: Pit row PC
Night 2: Pit row PB

[DMB1541]

I'm looking into a hotel in Washington, PA for the Saturday show. Anybody stayed there before?

[justdmbobbo]

How many people here got confirmed for Lower Reserved but seats posted with Uppers?

I did.
May 31 2008 Post-Gazette Pavilion Res1-Lower Pav 2 x $70.00 = $140.00 Confirmed

Seats Posted:
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SEC 4
SEC 4

ROW

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COMMENTS

UPPER PAVILION

[dmb2much40]

i was confirmed for lowers both nights and got uppers :downyours

i guess their definition of "lowers" was covered seats.

night 1: 7V
night 2: 4Q

those seats are nearly identical (7 is centered but further back, 4 closer but off to the side), so i don't know which night was seniority.

usofar - how the hell did you get pit both nights? congrats!

[tspepper]

I'll be there night 2...
.

[godshufflingby]

I'm looking into a hotel in Washington, PA for the Saturday show. Anybody stayed there before?

I live here in Washington. How much do you want to spend?

[godshufflingby]

Night 1 Sec 9 Row V -I paid 70.00 a piece for these!?! WTF
Night 2 Sec 1 Row O -Pretty Good

[Usofar]

usofar - how the hell did you get pit both nights? congrats!

Thanks! I am a 12/4/98 member so I usually get good seats night 1 but rarely both nights. It's been a really shitty couple weeks but this was a nice distraction.

[DMB1541]

I live here in Washington. How much do you want to spend?

I really am not caring how much I spend. I saw a lot of hotels between 50-70 a night on Expedia. I was just more concerned about the drive to/from the show and how long that might take.

[phelps154]

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I am now 100 percent for both nights... Got the ok from my principal to cut out of work at 1:30pm on the 30th, woooo!!!!

[Scotty12]

Bullshit seats from the warehouse, i am looking for better if anyone has anything available. can trade toronto, spac, alpine , berkely.

[Moses]

thinking about doing star lake this year.

anyone recomend it?

positives?/negatives?

[Trout]

thinking about doing star lake this year.

anyone recomend it?

positives?/negatives?

I've been twice, really like it there. Nice venue, great tailgate scene. The fact that it's the opening shows is a bonus this year. I'll be there for the third time this year, and I really don't live near Pittsburgh at all :upyours

[godshufflingby]

I really am not caring how much I spend. I saw a lot of hotels between 50-70 a night on Expedia. I was just more concerned about the drive to/from the show and how long that might take.

I would say Spring Hill Suites or Hampton. There are descent camp sites near Star Lake as well.

PS - I need better seats for night 1 if anyone knows anyone.

[godshufflingby]

thinking about doing star lake this year.

anyone recomend it?

positives?/negatives?

Usually has a good setlist, have seen a couple debuts (Shotgun, Out Of My Hands) there, great parking lot scene, and friendly people.

I have seen every Dave show played there and each one has been an experience (both inside and outside).

[Moses]

sounds good. I'm ready to do it.

any of y'all got extras a/o know of anyone selling a pair for both nights?

let me know

I'm a garunteed sale

[phelps154]

Yeah, I went starlake for the first time last year and I loved it... Great parking lot scene and while the venue is cookie cutter, it is one of the nicer cookie cutter venues that I've been too... So glad I can be here for both nights of this now...

[DMB1541]

I would say Spring Hill Suites or Hampton. There are descent camp sites near Star Lake as well.

PS - I need better seats for night 1 if anyone knows anyone.

Thanks for the advice. How is the drive after the show? An hour?

[NiCK Crush]

if Warehouse to open N1... Seek Up to open N2.

and then its just 50 some odd more dates to follow as to what is going to be the best tour we've seen in a while now.

-NiCK

[godshufflingby]

Thanks for the advice. How is the drive after the show? An hour?

Without traffic, it is about 25 minutes

[Moses]

for sure going.

pair of lowers in section 3 for both nights!

cant wait for my first StarLake experience!

:rawk

[Tomacco]

StarLake is awesome. I've seen 4 shows there. It's one of my true favorite non-Gorge/Red Rocks/Alpine/MSG venues to see a show. Can't wait to go back this year, and so glad it's getting a 2-nighter this year opening up the whole tour. It's gonna be really exciting for everyone in attendance with all the new song and Tim possibilities, plus whatever other songs pop up to kick off the tour. I'm gonna try my best to avoid any soundcheck info prior to the show so that it's all truly fresh.

[Moses]

yeah, same. It will be tough though.

[NiCK Crush]

definitely excited to be going to the first two shows of the tour... truly having no idea what to expect. cant wait.

-NiCK

[phelps154]

I'm really excited I can make N1 now... Can't say that enough...

[Moses]

YNK opener.

calling it.

[Buddy The Elf]

YNK opener.

calling it.

OSW

[dmb2much40]

probably OSW to open night 1, two step night 2.

i'm betting on recently & minarets as come back songs.

[Usofar]

BOWA (N1) and Stone (N2) would be nice and somewhat reasonable

[DMB1541]

for sure going.

pair of lowers in section 3 for both nights!

cant wait for my first StarLake experience!

:rawk

Nice man. I've been trying to get tickets like that the last 2 weeks with no luck. And on that note, if anyone has any leads...

[Moses]

OSW

no complaints

[DMB1541]

SEC 6 & 7 Row K are on Ticketmaster right now. For both nights

[Moses]

less then a month folks.

yoooooh

[Jfaspen]

2much (n1)
seek up (n2)

openers

[Fan#41]

2much (n1)
seek up (n2)

openers

What shows you doin' this year?

[kiuuu]

now that my summer has officially begun...i am starting to get really excited for these shows!

[spoke.]

2much (n1)
seek up (n2)

openers
I'm hoping we only get like 5-6 seek up openers this tour. It just lost some of it's rarity/excitement went it opened that many shows in such a short tour last year.

[phelps154]

I'm hoping we only get like 5-6 seek up openers this tour. It just lost some of it's rarity/excitement went it opened that many shows in such a short tour last year.

I just hope all 5-6 are at shows I'm at...

[Usofar]

What's the Pittsburg airport like. Typically long lines getting through security? Are car rentals on the airport property or are you bused to the offsite lots? I have never flown into or out of Pitt and I'm just trying to gauge how it compares to other airports.

[Buddy The Elf]

What's the Pittsburg airport like. Typically long lines getting through security? Are car rentals on the airport property or are you bused to the offsite lots? I have never flown into or out of Pitt and I'm just trying to gauge how it compares to other airports.

rentals are onsite...very easy airport to get in and out of

[Usofar]

rentals are onsite...very easy airport to get in and out of

Thank you. That's what I was hoping to hear.

[dmb2much40]

two weeks from today!

[Moses]

wooh!


any TDC'rs tailgating?

[DMB1541]

I'll be tailgating in the Premier lot. Man, I can't wait for these shows

[dmb2much40]

i'll be tailgating in whatever lot they stick you in when you come in the far left lane. i always meet great people @ starlake.

[phelps154]

I'll be tailgating in the premier lot both days... I won't get there until about 5:30/6 on friday though... Saturday, I plan on being there by 2/3...

[last72stop]

I'll be tailgating in the premier lot both days... I won't get there until about 5:30/6 on friday though... Saturday, I plan on being there by 2/3...

same plan here...

[Moses]

black kia in the premier lot with BBQ if y'all want a brat or dog. yee haw. good times folks. getting there around 2-3 on the 29th and 30th for soundchecks.

[MJA3488]

anyone get any good hotel rates? im on the fence about whether to camp or not...

[TDunk]

anyone get any good hotel rates? im on the fence about whether to camp or not...

embassy suites airport 40 bucks on priceline

[godshufflingby]

We will be tailgating in premier parking both days and sitting in Sec 1 both nights. Lookout for the blue CRV and the smell of chicken and weed.

Night 1- Sec 1 Row M seats 22 and 23
Night 2- Sec 1 Row O seats 3 and 4

[cjacob06]

Here is a high res seating chart. This was just scanned by someone who works at the venue. It has seat numbers in it. Its pretty Sweet.


http://users.adelphia.net/~brahmabull/2008PGPseatnums.pdf

[Usofar]

Here is a high res seating chart. This was just scanned by someone who works at the venue. It has seat numbers in it. Its pretty Sweet.


http://users.adelphia.net/~brahmabull/2008PGPseatnums.pdf

cool thanks.

[MJA3488]

embassy suites airport 40 bucks on priceline

wow thanks

[Moses]

whats downtown pittsburgh like?

[firedwarftj]

Saturday, I plan on being there by 2/3...

and drunk by 4 ...

I hope be intoxicated by 4 on Friday (or well on my way to it ...) as long as the drive across PA with Andy goes good

[hobbesthecat]

whats downtown pittsburgh like?
when i was there last year it was pretty dead...and the weather was gorgeous. they did have an outdoor festival going on near the river on sunday.

city reminding me a slightly large Hartford...we stay in the wyndam? i think

[stoner]

whats downtown pittsburgh like?

don't go downtown, go to the South Side, which is right across the river. Carson Street is full of bars and restaurants, and typically a good time.

[kiuuu]

don't go downtown, go to the South Side, which is right across the river. Carson Street is full of bars and restaurants, and typically a good time.

yeah bar hoping on carson street is always a good time

[NiCK Crush]

pumped.

-NiCK

[BeaufordBuddy]

Will anyone who is going to this show be taking a camera with them and able to snap some shots and upload them shortly after the show?

Waiting on official site pics takes forever.

[mario]

Been gone awhile, is there anyone else (besides Jervins) going to these shows that knows me? Don't know if you're all new or just have changed usernames... let me know. Im landing in Pitt around 1pm day of show and basically headed right to the show to drink and get a tan.

Im going only N1 because I always go to the "historical" opening nights. (D+T Tour '03, D+F tour, C-Ville '01, and now DMB+T '08)

[Yee]

Been gone awhile, is there anyone else (besides Jervins) going to these shows that knows me? Don't know if you're all new or just have changed usernames... let me know. Im landing in Pitt around 1pm day of show and basically headed right to the show to drink and get a tan.

Im going only N1 because I always go to the "historical" opening nights. (D+T Tour '03, D+F tour, C-Ville '01, and now DMB+T '08)

who are you?

[Buddy The Elf]

Been gone awhile, is there anyone else (besides Jervins) going to these shows that knows me? Don't know if you're all new or just have changed usernames... let me know. Im landing in Pitt around 1pm day of show and basically headed right to the show to drink and get a tan.

Im going only N1 because I always go to the "historical" opening nights. (D+T Tour '03, D+F tour, C-Ville '01, and now DMB+T '08)

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao :lmao:lmao

[Moses]

When the lights go down, I will be holding my breath waiting for Tim to walk on with the band.

it will be a great moment.

goog morning everyone by the way.

[Trout]

Anyone still looking for tix for this? I've got an extra pair for n1, Sec 7 Row O. Just moved up to 2E, so I gotta get rid of these.

[Vincent]

In for both nights
Dont' care if it's historical or not

[TDunk]

I've got an extra single in sec 5 row F for N2. PM if interested.

[TDunk]

Is the best route coming from the PIT airport taking 22 to Barrington Rd-> 18 to the venue? Or is there a bad chance of traffic jams going that way around 3pm? If so what is the best way around it. TIA

[Trout]

Is the best route coming from the PIT airport taking 22 to Barrington Rd-> 18 to the venue? Or is there a bad chance of traffic jams going that way around 3pm? If so what is the best way around it. TIA

I get caught in bad traffic on that highway every time. I too would like to know an idea of a better way to get there.

[TDunk]

I get caught in bad traffic on that highway every time. I too would like to know an idea of a better way to get there.
Yeah, looking at google maps it looks like there are a lot of smaller roads that could get you around that, but not being familiar with the area, I'm not sure if taking those roads would actually take longer than dealing with traffic.

[Trout]

The last two times I went, the shows were Sat and Sun, and the traffic was nothing on the Sunday, but a nightmare on the Saturday. I don't know what a Friday will be like.

[mario]

who are you?
Seriously? Dude, I have your cell phone number...

[godshufflingby]

Is the best route coming from the PIT airport taking 22 to Barrington Rd-> 18 to the venue? Or is there a bad chance of traffic jams going that way around 3pm? If so what is the best way around it. TIA

Yes, but no matter what route you take getting there at 3 will make you encounter traffic.

[NiCK Crush]

getting close

-NiCK

[last72stop]

for anyone who plans on driving through pittsburgh on saturday, there is a penguins game there (stanley cup finals) so it will be extremely busy in the city... just FYI

[Livinwiththerednecks]

This will be my first time at Starlake, how long with traffic will it take from the airport? I'm staying on the east side of the airport. Also, without a parking pass is there any strategy for not being in traffic all night getting out of the lot?

[jimijamarchtowr]

This will be my first time at Starlake, how long with traffic will it take from the airport? I'm staying on the east side of the airport. Also, without a parking pass is there any strategy for not being in traffic all night getting out of the lot?

The only way you might not get stuck in traffic all night in those parking lots is to get there early. I'm always in the back area, must be N or O or P, and it's usually a 90 minute wait to get out.

[Livinwiththerednecks]

sounds good, I'll get there early and wander around the lots for a while.

[TDunk]

I like to postgame, so the traffic never really bothers me getting out.

[Livinwiththerednecks]

I'll have to pack a good cooler of food and drink in case I get stuck in the lot. I'll be on my own for this trip, so I'll probably try to get out asap or hopefully meet some cool people to hang with after the show.

Here's to a great opening weekend! Hope everyone has a great safe time.

[Trout]

The only way you might not get stuck in traffic all night in those parking lots is to get there early. I'm always in the back area, must be N or O or P, and it's usually a 90 minute wait to get out.

Yeah, the first time I went to Star Lake I was all the way in the back corner and it took 2 hours to get out. The next day we went to a TM outlet and got a premier parking pass for the second show. Now I always get the parking pass for that venue, and it lets you get out in 10 minutes. Star Lake is without a doubt one of the best values as far as parking passes go.

[Dino]

Looking for a pair or single in 1,2, or 3 for N1.

[NiCK Crush]

ive decided this year i'm going to be just hanging in the lots rather then bother dealing with the traffic. i always end up getting pissed. i'll wait til they clear.

-NiCK

[dmb2much40]

this is going to be the most interesting tour opener since 2000! i'm purposely going to stay away from the boards the rest of today and tomorrow - i don't want to know any soundcheck info. see everyone in the lots.

[NiCK Crush]

im takin off now guys... see ya there. be safe and have fun.

-NiCK

[Scotty12]

Is there any chance someone would be willing to pick me up at hyatt close to the airport and drop me off after the shows? I would be happy to toss some gas ni your car, buy a beer for you, etc. Please get in touch wiht me on aim @ skott13 if so.

Or if you are staying at another hotel close to the airport that would work too.

MANY THANKS

[Vincent]

Friday May 30th is finally here. This should be a blast.

[phelps154]

Friday May 30th is finally here. This should be a blast.

.

[dmb2much40]

i'd like to trade my pitt night 1 poster for a pitt night 2. or if anyone bought an extra night 2 poster by chance. PM me.