Best Concert Location

misty · Post by **misty** » September 24, 2007 2:04 am

Hi!

I am relatively new to this forum but my girlfriends and I have been to 12 concerts. We started out in Cincinnati (9 years) but have seen Jimmy in San Diego, Houston, Las Vegas, and New York. Because we are spread across the country we have made a Buffett concert our annual get-together. We are starting to plan next year's trip. We miss tailgating (our last 2 concerts have been in Las Vegas and New York) and are looking for suggestions as to the best tailgate locations. We would appreciate any advice fellow Parrotheads are willing to share. (Please excuse the poor grammar and/or typing. My husband and I are on are second bottle of wine for the evening. I'm sure y'all understand!) :wink

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » September 24, 2007 7:40 am

Boise

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » September 24, 2007 7:41 am

Seriously, though....

The tailgate debate tends to narrow down, usually, to Great Woods vs. Alpine Valley.

I prefer Alpine, but both are fun.

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » September 24, 2007 7:42 am

And, by the way, assuming there is an Alpine show next year, I am going to be co-ordinating a HUGE BuffettNews tailgate party. All registered BNers are invited. That includes you.

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » September 24, 2007 8:13 am

CaptainP wrote:And, by the way, assuming there is an Alpine show next year, I am going to be co-ordinating a HUGE BuffettNews tailgate party. All registered BNers are invited. That includes you.

Jimmy says Great woods . . . but, can I come to your party too, P?

murPH · Post by **murPH** » September 24, 2007 8:22 am

misty wrote:Hi!

I am relatively new to this forum but my girlfriends and I have been to 12 concerts. We started out in Cincinnati (9 years) but have seen Jimmy in San Diego, Houston, Las Vegas, and New York. Because we are spread across the country we have made a Buffett concert our annual get-together. We are starting to plan next year's trip. We miss tailgating (our last 2 concerts have been in Las Vegas and New York) and are looking for suggestions as to the best tailgate locations. We would appreciate any advice fellow Parrotheads are willing to share. (Please excuse the poor grammar and/or typing. My husband and I are on are second bottle of wine for the evening. I'm sure y'all understand!) :wink

Best concert location: Wherever he is playing next...

Seriously, good tailgating, friendly people, and wonderful concert venue at Star Lake near Pittsburgh, PA.

And welcome to BN!

murPH

Carolinadreamin' · Post by **Carolinadreamin'** » September 24, 2007 8:38 am

CaptainP wrote:And, by the way, assuming there is an Alpine show next year, I am going to be co-ordinating a HUGE BuffettNews tailgate party. All registered BNers are invited. That includes you.

I wanna go!!!! Dori and I talked about maybe doing another place next year. Even though we had a blast at Bristow!!

Dori????? Road trip!!!! Bob talked about a renting camper!

Dezdmona · Post by **Dezdmona** » September 24, 2007 8:38 am

TEXAS!

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » September 24, 2007 8:39 am

OF THE ONES I'VE BEEN TO, it would be a very tough choice, but it would be either West Palm Beach or Alpine Valley (which Jimmy ALSO said was his favorite).

Atlanta was nice,
Cincinnati was nice,
They're ALL nice, but Alpine is probably the easiest to get to for me, so I guess that would be the one I'd choose.

Honolulu is nice, but it's a very small venue (Waikiki Shell), and all on-street parking. No tailgating, unless you go down the street to Kapiolani Park. (Which is PROBABLY what we'll do next week).

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » September 24, 2007 8:41 am

Jones Beach

Jollymom21 · Post by **Jollymom21** » September 24, 2007 9:58 am

LIPH wrote:Jones Beach

Ditto!!

Not too big, not too small -- just right!!

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » September 24, 2007 10:16 am

LIPH wrote:Jones Beach

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » September 24, 2007 10:20 am

. .I think you just solved your own question . . by joining us here. .

. .the bestest tailgates are ANYWHERE there are BN'ers. . ! !

. . and since there are some of us at every concert. . . you will never lack phun peeps to hang with . . . ! !

. .some are just bigger than others . . ( hey, BN'ers . . just how big WAS Hoot Island this year . . ? ? . .600 . . ? ? ) . .

. .and welcome to BN, Misty . . I'm BG. . nice to greet ya. . ! !

. .my vote goes to Alpine. . un-freekin-believable . . ! ! ( but I haven't made it to Jones Beach . . yet. . )

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » September 24, 2007 10:26 am

Jollymom21 wrote:
LIPH wrote:Jones Beach
Ditto!!

Not too big, not too small -- just right!!

And you're at the beach. How much better can it get for a Buffett concert?

baby · Post by **baby** » September 24, 2007 10:53 am

Jones Beach!!!!

Carolinadreamin' · Post by **Carolinadreamin'** » September 24, 2007 11:33 am

LIPH wrote:
Jollymom21 wrote:
LIPH wrote:Jones Beach
Ditto!!

Not too big, not too small -- just right!!
And you're at the beach. How much better can it get for a Buffett concert?

I really did enjoy that part of the AC concert. We tailgated on the beach outside the convention center and it added so much to the party atmosphere. Of course, a lot of the crowd, by our seats, were SYKBH crowd. But we really couldn't care less about pholks who decide to sit through a JB concert....their loss!!!

ladyparrothead · Post by **ladyparrothead** » September 24, 2007 11:40 am

CaptainP wrote:Seriously, though....

The tailgate debate tends to narrow down, usually, to Great Woods vs. Alpine Valley.

I prefer Alpine, but both are fun.

I also like GW and Alpine (but haven't been to Jones Beach).

Jim - sign me up for your tailgate next year!

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » September 24, 2007 11:46 am

LIPH wrote:
Jollymom21 wrote:
LIPH wrote:Jones Beach
Ditto!!

Not too big, not too small -- just right!!
And you're at the beach. How much better can it get for a Buffett concert?

I went to Jones Beach and 2004. I do plan to go back next year if there is a show but I thought that for such a beautiful location the tailgate was a little weak. Just my opinion.

big john · Post by **big john** » September 24, 2007 12:28 pm

murPH wrote:
misty wrote:Hi!

I am relatively new to this forum but my girlfriends and I have been to 12 concerts. We started out in Cincinnati (9 years) but have seen Jimmy in San Diego, Houston, Las Vegas, and New York. Because we are spread across the country we have made a Buffett concert our annual get-together. We are starting to plan next year's trip. We miss tailgating (our last 2 concerts have been in Las Vegas and New York) and are looking for suggestions as to the best tailgate locations. We would appreciate any advice fellow Parrotheads are willing to share. (Please excuse the poor grammar and/or typing. My husband and I are on are second bottle of wine for the evening. I'm sure y'all understand!) :wink
Best concert location: Wherever he is playing next...

Seriously, good tailgating, friendly people, and wonderful concert venue at Star Lake near Pittsburgh, PA.

And welcome to BN!

murPH

yes pittsburgh. it's like camden with shade.

mjeischen · Post by **mjeischen** » September 24, 2007 1:26 pm

I'm hopeful he'll do the Midwest Tour like he did this year again. If so I'll travel it.

I only know Vegas and Chicago first hand.

Vegas deserves a nod though because it is a destination concert. The majority travel to be in Vegas for the show. There are over 100 BN peoples on board for 10/20 already. Most everyone there "Gets It".

It's cool because the town caters to the Parrothead dollar. Parties everywhere and all day. There is no traditional tailgating but there is a block party at Margaritaville and partioes hosted by MGM and Hooters with drink specials, Trop rock, and great people.

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