San Jose Show Pre-Party

tahoeparrothead · Post by **tahoeparrothead** » December 15, 2003 2:02 pm

I'd like to pose a question to the plethera of Bay Area parrotheads planning on attending the Jan 20 show:

Are we going to rally and pre-party PH-style in the parking lot of the Shark Tank in the cold/night/rain like true die-hards, or is there some kind of ParrotHeadQuarters being arranged at a bar/restaraunt downtown?

Let's hear your thoughts and be sure to make up for the lost Mtn. View Show with true PH pre-party style!!!

barefootpirate · Post by **barefootpirate** » December 15, 2003 3:43 pm

tahoeparrothead wrote:I'd like to pose a question to the plethera of Bay Area parrotheads planning on attending the Jan 20 show:

Are we going to rally and pre-party PH-style in the parking lot of the Shark Tank in the cold/night/rain like true die-hards, or is there some kind of ParrotHeadQuarters being arranged at a bar/restaraunt downtown?

Let's hear your thoughts and be sure to make up for the lost Mtn. View Show with true PH pre-party style!!!

Hey tahoeph

I haven't been to a concert at HP Pavilion. Is there usually a tailgate for the JB concerts? And where do most ph's stay - which motel? I gotta know because I just got my tickets and I am so F**KIN' stoked!!! Any info is greatly appreciated.

PHINS ^ IN SAN JOSE

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » December 15, 2003 4:00 pm

Hey guys were are your seats?? I know we are probably going to get down there around 3ish. The Arena hotel is in walking distance and not
that expensive. Tailgating has always been an issue at the Tank. There are plenty of good bars in the area if we need them.

poolboy Bob · Post by **poolboy Bob** » December 15, 2003 4:40 pm

We were in on the pre-sale and are in section 115 row 15, We are also thinking of spending the night up there maybe at the Fairmont or somewhere else close. The rates at the Fairmont are about 160 a night which is not too bad for that place.

tahoeparrothead · Post by **tahoeparrothead** » December 15, 2003 4:53 pm

That is a great rate for the Fairmont, and it's a perfect location. I think tailgaiting may be better reserved for the next shoreline show. There is a great bar in downtown SJ called Tres Gringos that makes a stern margarita. www.tresgringossj.com. This may be a great option for pre-party.

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » December 15, 2003 5:21 pm

poolboy Bob wrote:We were in on the pre-sale and are in section 115 row 15, We are also thinking of spending the night up there maybe at the Fairmont or somewhere else close. The rates at the Fairmont are about 160 a night which is not too bad for that place.

He Poolboy, we are section 122, I guess it will be a replay of the Shoreline show. The best thing will be that we are at Club Level
so the lines for boat drinks will be very short. Plus they tend to
spike the drinks!

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » December 15, 2003 5:24 pm

the Hotel De Anza is at $149 and that is probably my favorite in the Downtown area. www.hoteldeanza.com

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » December 15, 2003 5:31 pm

Scratch that I was just advised we are row 116

Travelin'man · Post by **Travelin'man** » December 15, 2003 5:42 pm

Hey All!

Having never been to this arena, are there bad seats? I tried to get some tix at lunch, but all they were offering me were seats behind the stage?? Is this show "in the round"? I assume this is a continuation of "tiki time", and I remember that set-up as having a backdrop, so i don't think that is possible here. Please advise.

redwinemaker · Post by **redwinemaker** » December 15, 2003 5:45 pm

Travelin'man wrote:Hey All! Having never been to this arena, are there bad seats? I tried to get some tix at lunch, but all they were offering me were seats behind the stage?? Is this show "in the round"? I assume this is a continuation of "tiki time", and I remember that set-up as having a backdrop, so i don't think that is possible here. Please advise.

Hey T-man! No the show is not in the round, but in 2001 Jimmy went to a small stage behind the stage and sang several songs to "the indoor lawn" as he calls it. Just Jimmy tho, the band staed out front.

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » December 15, 2003 5:46 pm

redwinemaker wrote:
Travelin'man wrote:Hey All! Having never been to this arena, are there bad seats? I tried to get some tix at lunch, but all they were offering me were seats behind the stage?? Is this show "in the round"? I assume this is a continuation of "tiki time", and I remember that set-up as having a backdrop, so i don't think that is possible here. Please advise.
Hey T-man! No the show is not in the round, but in 2001 Jimmy went to a small stage behind the stage and sang several songs to "the indoor lawn" as he calls it. Just Jimmy tho, the band staed out front.

How come you remember that and I don't???

tahoeparrothead · Post by **tahoeparrothead** » December 15, 2003 5:48 pm

Personally, I would avoid getting seats behind the stage. You can get pretty reasonable seats on ebay or www.craigslist.com.

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » December 15, 2003 5:49 pm

tph, where ARE your seats??

redwinemaker · Post by **redwinemaker** » December 15, 2003 5:51 pm

jeepgirl wrote:
redwinemaker wrote:
Travelin'man wrote:Hey All! Having never been to this arena, are there bad seats? I tried to get some tix at lunch, but all they were offering me were seats behind the stage?? Is this show "in the round"? I assume this is a continuation of "tiki time", and I remember that set-up as having a backdrop, so i don't think that is possible here. Please advise.
Hey T-man! No the show is not in the round, but in 2001 Jimmy went to a small stage behind the stage and sang several songs to "the indoor lawn" as he calls it. Just Jimmy tho, the band staed out front.

How come you remember that and I don't???

either it was the love at first sight or the double patron margs...

barefootpirate · Post by **barefootpirate** » December 15, 2003 6:26 pm

jeepgirl wrote:tph, where ARE your seats??

Hey jeepgirl, not to get off the subject, but how was your stay in Morro Bay a few weekends ago? I hope you got my message regarding restaurants and bars.

Besides that, I'm leaning towards staying at the Arena. It looks like it will be a short stagger back after the concert. I'm also in Section 104, Row 19, Seats 6 and 7. Also, am I hearing this right that there is no tailgate? Bummer!!

PHINS ^

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » December 15, 2003 7:48 pm

Hi Barefootpirate, we had a great time. Let's see we had lunch at the Flying Dutchman, on Friday went to Otter Rock for some cocktails. Than on Sat. was the Christmas Parade on the water. We had front row seats at the Wine Shop and met a couple of Parrotheads who are going to the San Jose show also. The owner of the Wine shop John, is also a parrothead he had the Deli in Santa Clara called JollyMon's

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » December 15, 2003 7:51 pm

redwinemaker wrote:
Travelin'man wrote:Hey All! Having never been to this arena, are there bad seats? I tried to get some tix at lunch, but all they were offering me were seats behind the stage?? Is this show "in the round"? I assume this is a continuation of "tiki time", and I remember that set-up as having a backdrop, so i don't think that is possible here. Please advise.
Hey T-man! No the show is not in the round, but in 2001 Jimmy went to a small stage behind the stage and sang several songs to "the indoor lawn" as he calls it. Just Jimmy tho, the band staed out front.

He did this in Denver this year too with Mac!!

Only Bait In Town · Post by **Only Bait In Town** » December 15, 2003 8:35 pm

Hi all, just wondering if anyone had the inside scoop on where to get ready to see JB. Last year at Shoreline partying in the parking lot was just a bit tricky but we could do it. Is the pavillion the same way, or should I plan on being indoors before the show? Any suggestions on where to go before things get going if the parking lot is a no go (preferably a place where a guy can wear a hula skirt). Also is there a place that people will likely end up after the show? See everyone on the 20th

mrsmcg · Post by **mrsmcg** » December 15, 2003 10:54 pm

UPS just dropped my tickets at the front door. Looks like it's official now! I'm so happy that the cancelled show is going to happen, but I remember that the accoustics at this venue are far from good. There's nothing like a JB outdoor show! BUT .... who am I to complain. I've got tix to good seats at a JB concert next month, and life doesn't get much better that that!
BTW, RWM .... double Patron margs?? Such class!!

island_hopper · Post by **island_hopper** » December 15, 2003 11:44 pm

Hey there! I got tickets today........WOOHOOO!! We'll be in sec 107 row 4 and I just made reservations online at the Arena hotel (anyone else staying here??). It sounds like a nice place and walking (stumbling) distance is always great!!! I'm so excited! This'll be my hubby's first show.......should be tres interessant!! I'm trying to convince him to wear a grass skirt but no luck so far, hehe. I guess I have a month to work on him........

Well, I've got my BN name tag.....had it for the Vancouver, WA show and the only BNer I met (which was actually planned) was tgr8one........so I'm really looking forward to meeting more of y'all down there!! Happy holidays everyone!!!

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