Bruce Springsteen General Discussion Thread

Dr. Nick · 25-07-2013 09:43AM

So if I'm going Sat and Sun, which I am, I need to decide which to try to get a number for - that sounds fine. But say I choose Sunday, how do I queue 'normally' for the pit on Saturday? Going by previous shows there'll be two-thirds of people in the pit without numbers, I want to queue for that (and so will every other 'Sunday' queuer). Will there be a seperate queue?

This is going to be confusing and difficult to manage, or am I missing something?

Posted on GL also.

Goreme · 25-07-2013 09:58AM

stop animal cruelty wrote: »

http://brucespringsteen.net/shows/07-24-13-leeds-uk they got secret garden, lucky sods

Feckin' amazing set.... very different this time, Tracks songs and fantastic for the Fan and anyone who goes to several shows.

adrian522 · 25-07-2013 10:01AM

Goreme wrote: »

Feckin' amazing set.... very different this time, not much (any) Wrecking Ball tracks so unusual there, but fantastic for the Fan and anyone who goes to several shows.

4 Wrecking ball tracks, how many are you expecting?

delbertgrady · 25-07-2013 10:14AM

Dr. Nick wrote: »

So if I'm going Sat and Sun, which I am, I need to decide which to try to get a number for - that sounds fine. But say I choose Sunday, how do I queue 'normally' for the pit on Saturday? Going by previous shows there'll be two-thirds of people in the pit without numbers, I want to queue for that (and so will every other 'Sunday' queuer). Will there be a seperate queue?

Hmmm. I suppose just queue for Saturday as normal, but if you're there very early, i.e., early enough to be offered a number, decline the offer of having your name down and just let others go ahead of you. I'm sure they've thought this out (well, I'd hope so), but you're not going to know for sure until you get there.

Dr. Nick · 25-07-2013 10:47AM

best answer from GL:

in my understanding, if you queue early for Sunday you cannot attend the Saturday show (if you do, you will miss a few roll-calls and be struck off the list).

In your case, I would suggest queuing for Saturday and then, immediately after the Saturday show ends, line up to get a number for Sunday.

Most likely you will be ensured of a place in the pit for both nights.

It worked perfectly in Paris last year, for night two we had about 60-70 people on the list at the start of the first show. After the show ended we gave out numbers for about 1.5 hours up to +/- 500.

stop animal cruelty · 25-07-2013 11:01AM

superman76 wrote: »

I know he plays some of these the odd time and 16 are from his solo albums but would love to hear

independence day
downbound train
I'm on fire
tougher than the rest
walk like a man
tunnel of love
brilliant disguise
one step up
valentines day
I wish I were blind
with every wish
lucky town
if I should fall behind
book of dreams
my beautiful reward
the ghost of tom joad
youngstown
sad eyes
nothing man
paradise
leah

like myself, tunnel of love would be one of my fav album...would LOVE to sad eyes! can only find 1 video of him on youtube singing this live...in limerick 1 woman requested it and whe he went around to take the requests think he said it was "too sad"

Jimmy Macnulty · 25-07-2013 11:44AM

I dont understand the whole queuing thing with numbers? I have seen Bruce 6 times and every time I arrived 2-3 hours before the show and walked straight into the pit. Get to Kilkenny around 3 or 4 pm either day and you'll get in. You wont be at the top but then again only those who queue the night before will. There isn't a huge difference if your 2 metres or 20 metres away from the stage!

jossnjuice · 25-07-2013 11:51AM

Jimmy Macnulty wrote: »

There isn't a huge difference if your 2 metres or 20 metres away from the stage!

Fully appreciated, but for the die hards, there is.

Also, these are the last two gigs on this tour (so expect a couple of suprises!!)

p1murray · 25-07-2013 12:23PM

Hi I would like 1 room for myself only. for Saturday night.
is it free?
I am driving down from Dublin.

Goreme · 25-07-2013 12:33PM

Jimmy Macnulty wrote: »

I dont understand the whole queuing thing with numbers? I have seen Bruce 6 times and every time I arrived 2-3 hours before the show and walked straight into the pit. Get to Kilkenny around 3 or 4 pm either day and you'll get in. You wont be at the top but then again only those who queue the night before will. There isn't a huge difference if your 2 metres or 20 metres away from the stage!

Totally agree, I'm a die hard fan and I also think 20 meters from the stage is fine.

dendof · 25-07-2013 12:38PM

Jimmy Macnulty wrote: »

I dont understand the whole queuing thing with numbers? I have seen Bruce 6 times and every time I arrived 2-3 hours before the show and walked straight into the pit. Get to Kilkenny around 3 or 4 pm either day and you'll get in. You wont be at the top but then again only those who queue the night before will. There isn't a huge difference if your 2 metres or 20 metres away from the stage!

I hope you're right!! Aiming to get down before lunch on Sunday, so fingers crossed!

Zardoz · 25-07-2013 01:02PM

Jimmy Macnulty wrote: »

I dont understand the whole queuing thing with numbers? I have seen Bruce 6 times and every time I arrived 2-3 hours before the show and walked straight into the pit. Get to Kilkenny around 3 or 4 pm either day and you'll get in. You wont be at the top but then again only those who queue the night before will. There isn't a huge difference if your 2 metres or 20 metres away from the stage!

That's normally excellent advice but the problem with Kilkenny is that its a day festival and the gates open at 1pm,not 4 or 5 like a standalone gig.
Alot of buses/trains will be arriving in Kilkenny early in the day so the crowd could be at the venue early.
Alot depends on the weather too,if its raining GA ticket holders will probably delay going to the ground but if its a good day they may go early.

Perhaps people who have attended other festival gigs on the tour would have a better idea .

KevIRL · 25-07-2013 01:48PM

Something that is worth factoring in for Sunday is that Kilkenny play Cork at 2pm in the hurling, a lot of the locals wont head to the venue until after this game finishes on the TV.

Jimmy Macnulty · 25-07-2013 02:17PM

Zardoz wrote: »

That's normally excellent advice but the problem with Kilkenny is that its a day festival and the gates open at 1pm,not 4 or 5 like a standalone gig.
Alot of buses/trains will be arriving in Kilkenny early in the day so the crowd could be at the venue early.
Alot depends on the weather too,if its raining GA ticket holders will probably delay going to the ground but if its a good day they may go early.

Perhaps people who have attended other festival gigs on the tour would have a better idea .

Your right it could be a little different with it being a festival and support acts (which i expect Bruce to make a surprise appearance on stage with one of them!) I am going the two nights and my plan will be to head down around 1pm when gates open and i expect ill get into the pit then. The only thing is I am not sure how big Nowlan park is so we might not see the huge pit that would normally be in the RDS. Either way getting in or not its going to be a cracking gig and i cant wait! Going with a few friends who have never seen him live before. Cant wait to see the look of their faces!

:D

princemuzzy · 25-07-2013 02:24PM

Zardoz wrote: »

That's normally excellent advice but the problem with Kilkenny is that its a day festival and the gates open at 1pm,not 4 or 5 like a standalone gig.
Alot of buses/trains will be arriving in Kilkenny early in the day so the crowd could be at the venue early.
Alot depends on the weather too,if its raining GA ticket holders will probably delay going to the ground but if its a good day they may go early.

Perhaps people who have attended other festival gigs on the tour would have a better idea .

Been think this as well hope to get there for 11:30 hopefully get sorted

Zardoz · 25-07-2013 02:31PM

Jimmy Macnulty wrote: »

The only thing is I am not sure how big Nowlan park is so we might not see the huge pit that would normally be in the RDS.

The pit in Cork and Limerick was much smaller than the one in the RDS ,less than half the size I'd estimate.
The back of the pit was only ~30 yards from the stage.

interlocked · 25-07-2013 03:04PM

66 in queue for Sat night at 1pm.

stop animal cruelty · 25-07-2013 03:07PM

interlocked wrote: »

66 in queue for Sat night at 1pm.

started to que already??

Jimmy Iovine · 25-07-2013 03:28PM

Latest weather update for Kilkenny is 24 degrees of stone-splitting sunshine. Not a drop of rain to be seen anywhere. Mental stuff. Who knows what it'll be like on Saturday at this rate.

p1murray · 25-07-2013 04:03PM

Anyone know of accommodation in Kilkenny for Saturday. I am coming from Dublin and want to stay over ?

the whole year inn · 25-07-2013 04:20PM

Are all the tickets gone for the special wrecking ball tour train?cant get anywhere to stay in kilkenny!

Goreme · 25-07-2013 05:10PM

Would anyone be interested in swapping a sunday Bruce pitch ticket for a saturday pitch ticket. I could meet up in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre tomorrow Friday 25th? Ticket must be hard copy.

Speak Now · 25-07-2013 05:15PM

the whole year inn wrote: »

Are all the tickets gone for the special wrecking ball tour train?cant get anywhere to stay in kilkenny!

Stay in Waterford, train at 23:30. Hotels cheaper as well.

nokb · 25-07-2013 07:40PM

Its my first time ever going to Kilkenny and Nowlan Park. I've read the parking info but it means v little to me. Travelling home directly after the concert on Sunday.....not sure where to park, how early to get there etc. Will be coming from Clonmel side..Any tips/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I got covered stand tickets just now...v.v.excited!

gg2 · 25-07-2013 07:50PM

stop animal cruelty wrote: »

like myself, tunnel of love would be one of my fav album...would LOVE to sad eyes! can only find 1 video of him on youtube singing this live...in limerick 1 woman requested it and whe he went around to take the requests think he said it was "too sad"

My favourite album too!! In all the shows I've been to I've never heard one song from the album live

Jimmy Iovine · 25-07-2013 07:51PM

nokb wrote: »

Its my first time ever going to Kilkenny and Nowlan Park. I've read the parking info but it means v little to me. Travelling home directly after the concert on Sunday.....not sure where to park, how early to get there etc.Any tips/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I got covered stand tickets just now...v.v.excited!

Where is home?

nokb · 25-07-2013 07:53PM

Will be coming from Clonmel side.

Jimmy Iovine · 25-07-2013 08:01PM

nokb wrote: »

Will be coming from Clonmel side.

It shouldn't make much difference where you park really. You'll be able to get onto the ring road from most car parks and then you'll be away off home. There isn't really any 'secret' place that will save you time.

Goreme · 25-07-2013 08:03PM

gg2 wrote: »

My favourite album too!! In all the shows I've been to I've never heard one song from the album live

Yeah Tunnel of Love a Great album. His next Great album was Magic.

PTH2009 · 25-07-2013 08:07PM

Frank03 wrote: »

Nowlan Park setup up on TM now

(New Stand)

View from (City End)

(From New Stand)

will they be taking down the barriers in front of the new stand, im sitting in the last row of the lower tier seats and will be annoyed im looking at a barrier for the day

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