DC less then a week away and pre-show party info? [Archive]

BigChill

Nov 5th, 2007, 10:07 AM

Slackers......well in LA we had our place picked out the day it was announced at the Sports Arena.

Come on people, get it together, I need a destination !!

Doc, Janie......you all out there ?? Don't tell me we have to invite Andrew to get this going....are there any tour directors alive out there !!!

myhometown

Nov 5th, 2007, 10:43 AM

i will be there and partying somewhere beforehand, but am not familiar enough to say where. i figured someone would post info during the week. if i score GA's in a drop, i will need proximity to the arena. i know there is a greene turtle there, but i'm sure it will be mobbed. my favorite bar in OC, MD.

Brucesheep

Nov 5th, 2007, 11:00 AM

Green Turtle will probably be next to the GA line. Also other places would be Gordon Biersch at Courtyard Marriott about 2 blocks west of Verizon away and across from the Spy Museum, and an Austin Grill about a block south on E Street.:laugh:

eagle8487

Nov 5th, 2007, 11:06 AM

I know I've seen the Green Turtle talked about on other boards, so assume it will be packed....

AMIW

Nov 5th, 2007, 11:16 AM

randy

I believe that D.C is an official MoRiley travel club show since all the travel club VPs are attending so I suggest you contact them for pre-show details as I will be sitting at home waiting to hear INCIDENT by cellphone once again.

regards

Andrew.D.Wicks

eagle8487

Nov 5th, 2007, 11:23 AM

AMIW

Nov 5th, 2007, 11:27 AM

actually Denise all the REAL fans with a bank balance greater than $0 will be there....

eagle8487

Nov 5th, 2007, 11:30 AM

what's a little debt among Bruce fans?? We'll miss you, Andrew!

BruceNut

Nov 5th, 2007, 11:36 AM

what's a little debt among Bruce fans?? We'll miss you, Andrew!

You`re going to DC and not Albany ?? ?? ??

The L.V. book now has Incident at 6-5 it will be played with the insider info about Andrew not attending :angel:

HeldUp

Nov 5th, 2007, 11:43 AM

With Andrew's luck, Incident will be followed by Rosalita...

BigChill

Nov 5th, 2007, 12:06 PM

eagle8487

Nov 5th, 2007, 12:15 PM

You`re going to DC and not Albany ?? ?? ??

The L.V. book now has Incident at 6-5 it will be played with the insider info about Andrew not attending :angel:

Unfortunately, there is the kid issue with Albany.....working on it but .......

scootbigman

Nov 5th, 2007, 12:34 PM

So all of this chatter and still no firm plans. I see Mickey already has Albany planned right down to the after show cocktails in Piwi's room once the bar closes....and that show is a couple weeks away.

I don't know about this group.........sigh.

We are laid back on the east coast. There will be a party just look for the hats.

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL385/1287832/13961275/217724215.jpg

piwi

Nov 5th, 2007, 01:37 PM

Count me in for the DC pre and after show parties. And for all remaining ones at this leg of the tour :)

scootbigman

Nov 5th, 2007, 01:58 PM

WooooHooooo there you go Big Chill, she said it, meet up in Piwi's hotel room! I love when a plan comes together.

piwi

Nov 5th, 2007, 02:05 PM

It's kind of charity: I know all you poor thirsty souls have no other place to go. Bruce writes checks to Foodbanks. I do my part by buying some sixpacks and providing a room in Albany :D

BigChill

Nov 5th, 2007, 02:12 PM

It's kind of charity: I know all you poor thirsty souls have no other place to go. Bruce writes checks to Foodbanks. I do my part by buying some sixpacks and providing a room in Albany :D

Is Piwi is now officially offering up her room in each city she is touring for the rest of the tour....wow. Very generous indeed. I'll bring the Absolute and Redbull !!

I guess the official pre/post party is in Piwi's room ...LOL !

Come on folks, all these followers and not one leader !!!

Andrew, your officially invited........where's Mickey when you need him.

piwi

Nov 5th, 2007, 02:51 PM

radiogirl70

Nov 5th, 2007, 02:54 PM

Did someone say Absolute and Red Bull? I'm in! Piwi, I'll help stock the bar (and deplete it, I'm a great multitasker).

We leave in two days. And it can't come soon enough.

See you in DC!

BigChill

Nov 5th, 2007, 03:00 PM

Big Chill, do you see the part IN ALBANY? Now it's up to Scoot and you to write your check :)

Absolute and Redbull is not enough to convince me. Anything else to offer? How about some white wine and Patron?

DC is the only shows I can offer anything up for as my tour closes in DC........probably. How far a drive from DC to Pittsburgh??

Anyway, I can tell you are a true german Piwi, WHITE wine.....you germans do like your sweet whites. Being from Southern California, I can offer up some GREAT Central Coast Paso red wines ( very fine Zinfindals and Syrah's) or maybe some over oaked Chardonnay's.

The Patron, that stuff does some strange things to my personality , so you're on your own there. Coming all teh way from across the pond, you may need some of that Redbull !!

BruceNut

Nov 5th, 2007, 03:57 PM

I'm here reading. Shouldnt we have the post Albany party in a hotel room where the bar is? No drinking and driving!
For me to have the party in our room,I`ll need to talk to my room mates ;)
Unless someone else can offer their room thats staying in the Crown Plaza? I`ll bring coolers just to be prepared ;)
Stocking them wont be a issue with the group thats going to Albany :angel:

man at the top

Nov 5th, 2007, 04:13 PM

http://talk.livedaily.com/showthread.php?t=596209

Here is the thread I started.....I guess it kinda got hijacked and turned into a where to stay thread.

As far as where to hang out, I am not sure, I was hoping someone else could figure that out.
Something close for the GA folks would be good.

My apologies for not following up on this.

ANY suggestion?

Eric

eagle8487

Nov 5th, 2007, 04:44 PM

BigChill

Nov 6th, 2007, 09:07 AM

OMG (and sorry for continuing to hijack the thread) red bull and vodka-----the absolute (pardon the pun) worst hang over EVER. In addition to feeling awful, I couldn't stop shaking..... I'll stick with the Patron, thank you very much.

The key my dear, is SUGAR FREE Red Bull, with lots of Absolut and little red bull.....you should get about 4 drinks from one small can. And to make it better, try using Manderin Absolute ;)

eagle8487

Nov 6th, 2007, 02:40 PM

The key my dear, is SUGAR FREE Red Bull, with lots of Absolut and little red bull.....you should get about 4 drinks from one small can. And to make it better, try using Manderin Absolute ;)

Well, the only time I had this combination was at Irish Bills in Innsbruck, Austria. I'm not sure whether that was the first mistake or not, but I do know that even the smell of Red Bull makes me nauseous..... I'll take your word on this one, though, Randy. :hat:

BruceNut

Nov 6th, 2007, 03:04 PM

I`m a firm believer that the ONLY thing Absolut should be mixed with is ice :)

Mo Riley

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:30 PM

OK..here are some pre-show options.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cf27b3127ccebf3ff64eb5cd00000026108AZuGTJk3YtI

#1 is the Green Turtle Pub and another bar called Drinx
#2 is District Chophouse, more of a restaurant
#3 is Fado's Irish Pub, which looks pretty cool
#4 is Da's

I like the looks of the Fado's Irish Pub. Anyone else care to weigh in? Sounds like the Green Turtle is already crowded...

Randy, don't worry, I'll let you know where we end up!

mhafinancial

Nov 6th, 2007, 09:19 PM

actually Denise all the REAL fans with a bank balance greater than $0 will be there....
Is there anything in your Paypal account?

GEEBOSS

Nov 7th, 2007, 06:25 AM

http://www.springsteen.de/rising/tour/2003-05-26/26-05-03_2.jpg

All Heaven Will Allow

Nov 7th, 2007, 06:45 AM

OK..here are some pre-show options.

I like the looks of the Fado's Irish Pub. Anyone else care to weigh in? Sounds like the Green Turtle is already crowded...

Randy, don't worry, I'll let you know where we end up!

I looked up Fado's. Looks okay. They show silly Andrew style football, though, that day. Hopefully, they will be cleared out by then. It is an NFL Sunday and since we have plenty of time to kill, hoping to find a place that has plenty of games on.

Bethie

crazyjaney6

Nov 7th, 2007, 07:19 AM

What time are people going to be down near the arena?

I'm down there today...I'll look for the pub & let you know what things look like...Pretty much, everywhere will be packed since there's no tailgaters...

Let me know if you want me to check anywhere else out...
I'm not sure what my plans are the day of the shows yet...and my plans will depend on when peple are arriving downtown...

RedHeadedWoman

Nov 7th, 2007, 08:39 AM

....I just spoke to someone at Gordon Biersch, which is at 900 F Street, which is a block away from the Arena. They have a small private room, which holds 30-35 people with a TV that we can put any football game available on. There are other TVs on the other side of the room with various OTHER football games on (that should keep the Princess happy), plus food and many cold beverages. They are going to call me back to let me know for sure the room is available and if so, it's ours. If it's booked, we can commandeer a section of the bar area. Told him we'd be coming and going and he said that was fine. What's the general concensus folks? Will this work for this disorganized DC crowd? Comment away.....

Julie - Self-proclaimed DC PreShow Tour Director

myhometown

Nov 7th, 2007, 08:46 AM

Just glad someone is leading the charge. We're in and thanks.

eagle8487

Nov 7th, 2007, 08:52 AM

Sounds like a plan, Julie!

piwi

Nov 7th, 2007, 08:55 AM

Sounds good to me.

Now we have an official Tour Director. Great. Thanks for organizing the party, Julie.

GEEBOSS

Nov 7th, 2007, 08:57 AM

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/09/30/arts/30scot.large3.jpg

crazyjaney6

Nov 7th, 2007, 09:13 AM

Awesome...I'm sitting in Fado's drinking coffee and scoping out the place...Coffee is damn good...no reservations on Sun/Mon. so the place Julie found is great if they allow us the back room...
Julie...let me know if you need me to do anything there in person...I can stop in, I'm down here already...

BigChill

Nov 7th, 2007, 09:21 AM

That's the way to step up Julie !! Is this for both nights??

RedHeadedWoman

Nov 7th, 2007, 09:22 AM

I'm waiting for the Events/Banquets Manager (a she, didn't get a name) to call me back, if you'd like to stop by and inquire, that would be great. I told them we'd be coming and going from 2-8 p.m. that day and they seemed fine with that. If they need a number, I think you could safely promise them 25 people. Thanks Janey. (She has my name and number)

Julie

BigChill

Nov 7th, 2007, 09:22 AM

I`m a firm believer that the ONLY thing Absolut should be mixed with is ice :)

I reserve that for the "Goose" ;)

RedHeadedWoman

Nov 7th, 2007, 09:23 AM

No, I only arranged this for Sunday night. If someone wants to pursue this for Monday as well, knock yourselves out. I will be sitting at home watching the Monday night setlist on my laptop......Julie

crazyjaney6

Nov 7th, 2007, 09:33 AM

I'm all over it Julie...I'm finishing up the 2nd cup o' Joe now then heading over...

crazyjaney6

Nov 7th, 2007, 10:20 AM

Okay Julie...
I'm @ GB's right now...now I've switched to a San Fran lemonade to counteract the coffee that's giving me heart palpitations...
This is the deal...just spoke w/ the events/banquet manager, Abbie...She didn-t recall her conversation w/you...saying she's spoken to a bunch of people this a.m. Sunday is available from 2-8...Mon. from 3-8...Don't know if she told you there's a $500 drink minimum <Yikes!!!>...My advice unless you wanted that...is, the plce is really big...lots of bar...lot'sof little areas to hang out...If people are coming early, an area can probably just be commandeered...isn't that what you said? Anyway...since she didn't remember her conversation w/you...nor did she mention the $500 minimum ................

RedHeadedWoman

Nov 7th, 2007, 10:39 AM

..spoke to the young man who answered the phone who was going to have her call me. However, he did not mention the $500 drink minimum spend to me either. Allrighty then, on to Plan B, since I think trying to coordinate that drink minimum thing will be more than I want to deal with before I've had several shots of Patron. I say we just commandeer an area in the bar and be done with it. Works for me. We will likely arrive in time for REAL football at 1:00, mosey over to the arena for wristbands and then head back for more beer, shots and food, prior to the 5 pm. walk back over to see if we are celebrating lining up on the rail, or coming back for more beer, shots and food. Gordon Biersch it is then folks - - look for the usual suspects in the bar area being our normally disruptive selfs. I'll help Doc pick out an appropriate hat to wear, so you can spot us easily. Let the games begin people - - we have a Pre-Show! Thanks Janey. I love recruiting new victims to this Tour Director schitt.....

Jules - - See you all Sunday!

crazyjaney6

Nov 7th, 2007, 10:59 AM

RedHeadedWoman

Nov 7th, 2007, 11:06 AM

.... see you Sunday - -I see a Bar Coup in the making. Bring me some dog treats for my new Schnauzer, Sam.

Jules

RedHeadedWoman

Nov 7th, 2007, 11:17 AM

.... see you Sunday - -I see a Bar Coup in the making. Please bring me some dog treats for my new Schnauzer, Sam, to try.

Jules

BigChill

Nov 7th, 2007, 11:26 AM

it's definitely a good place...I can be there early...but I'll need some reinforcements to have a bar coup......
Okay...back to the Hotel Monaco...that bottle of Patron is calling my name...and if I hang out on the street any longer...things could get ugly...

Oh, for those Metroing...exit the 7th&F Street exit, cross the street, you'll see the International Spy Museum on the left and "GB" straight ahead...

Thank you Julie and especially Janey for doing all the leg work, great job. I will be one of the later arrivals, so I still hope some good folks are there when I arrive, if not, I will see most of you on Monday.

Finally, some solid plans..........woo hoo, excited to see all you good folks, and especially the not so good folks ;)
and you know who you are !!!

myhometown

Nov 7th, 2007, 11:28 AM

I will be there until about 8:00 no matter what my seat/Ga situation is.

Cville

Nov 7th, 2007, 07:35 PM

Thanks Jules and Janey for setting up the pre (post?) spot.
I'm looking forward to meeting some of you. Of course.. I still need one GA for Sunday if ya know anyone?

Cville

man at the top

Nov 8th, 2007, 11:18 AM

Thanks Janey and Julie, I knew I could count on someone to pick up my slack!
As Janey knows, if I had a parking lot, a grill, and a cooler full of drinks......would be different.:)...oh and shot glass neckless's for the Patron.Remember those?
Hope to see you guys this weekend.
Eric

Mo Riley

Nov 8th, 2007, 07:23 PM

Pre-show location...
Gordon Biersch
900 F St. NW
(2 blocks west of the Verizon Center)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cf29b3127ccebfc7b0e4a25300000026108AZuGTJk3YtI

bushmanj

Nov 9th, 2007, 06:02 AM

Any city without Andrew in it is one giant party.

AMIW

Nov 9th, 2007, 08:11 AM

I would go this show except since Bushy is going the mutual restraining order forbids us from being at the same show.

bushmanj

Nov 10th, 2007, 06:31 AM

I ignore restraining orders.

Call me, Andrew.

crazyjaney6

Nov 10th, 2007, 10:19 AM

okay...other than Randy,who I know is arriving late...what time are people getting to GB's? Scoped out a place last night where we could muscle our way in and overthrow the establishment...when you walk in,all the way to the right are tall bar tables that we could put together...If a few people show up around the same time...we can probably get an area for 10-ish peeps? If not,if it's just me in the afternoon, I'll have to eat & drink for 10 in order to retain squatters rights...then I'll miss the show because I'll need to sleep it off........

Soooooo...what time are people rolling in?
If anyone needs to ditch any belongings or spare bottles of Patron...my hotel room is right across the street from the venue...just let me know...

AMIW

Nov 10th, 2007, 11:27 AM

I ignore restraining orders.

Call me, Andrew.

what should I call you?

bushmanj

Nov 10th, 2007, 03:20 PM

sir

piwi

Nov 10th, 2007, 04:02 PM

Just tell us what time to meet there. My guess is that many will follow the smell of fresh beer as early as possible!

AMIW

Nov 10th, 2007, 07:02 PM

sir

will not but I do expect you to be taking care of all the southern wwa who are there without me

myhometown

Nov 11th, 2007, 06:45 AM

I will be there by 4:30, ticketless. If you hear of extras floating around before I get there, please let me know. My cell is 484-802-5679. We need 2. I am getting increasingly concerned about a drop happening. Thanks. I am great at buying drinks!!!