Who's going to Pittsburgh 7-22-08? pg10 UPDATE

Tequila Tom · Post by **Tequila Tom** » March 9, 2008 8:30 am

karat - You are correct that the only party last year ('07) was at the Holiday Inn on University Drive in Moon Twp.

The reason that came about was because TOM WATT was not available to have his annual blast - he was already booked to play elsewhere that night.

I haven't heard this officially, but we should all hope that TOM will play in the parking lot at the tailgate (before the concert), as he usually does.

alaura1974 · Post by **alaura1974** » March 9, 2008 9:29 am

pghparrothead wrote:I just read some terms on ticketsnow, and realized that these are all 3rd party sellers. My guess is that many o0f them are bogus. Just a guess.

The also have the show listed as July 22nd at 11:59pm....

which may seem simple, but could also become some stupid "legal loophole"

.....I wouldnt buy from them. If people had those tickets, wouldnt you think that they would have them on ebay instead???

inked-parrotthead · Post by **inked-parrotthead** » March 9, 2008 9:30 am

karat wrote:hmmmm, There were many PHs at the Holiday Inn I have listed above last year...and I know about the Country Inn last year as well. Wondering if two events went on last year..

I knew I was not that crazy...there was something at Holiday Inn.

INKED - can you verify please? It was in your post for last years concert, thanks!

The only party I know of other than a few bars that had something going on was the holiday inn in moon.

karat · Post by **karat** » March 9, 2008 10:52 am

inked-parrotthead wrote:
karat wrote:hmmmm, There were many PHs at the Holiday Inn I have listed above last year...and I know about the Country Inn last year as well. Wondering if two events went on last year..

I knew I was not that crazy...there was something at Holiday Inn.

INKED - can you verify please? It was in your post for last years concert, thanks!
The only party I know of other than a few bars that had something going on was the holiday inn in moon.

THANK YOU! I know they had something BEFORE the concert (that day) at the old Country Inn. Holiday Inn that I spoke of is the one that had the busses

alaura1974 · Post by **alaura1974** » March 9, 2008 12:00 pm

Good morning Karat!!!

Cant we move the party to the Holiday Inn in in Weirton??!!???!!
I think that hotel will be all parrotheads anyhow!!

I guess I can twist someones arm to be the designated driver!!
It wont be me!!!

How far is weirton from the Holiday Inn where the party is at???

warmsugar · Post by **warmsugar** » March 9, 2008 1:41 pm

karat wrote:
inked-parrotthead wrote:
karat wrote:hmmmm, There were many PHs at the Holiday Inn I have listed above last year...and I know about the Country Inn last year as well. Wondering if two events went on last year..

I knew I was not that crazy...there was something at Holiday Inn.

INKED - can you verify please? It was in your post for last years concert, thanks!
The only party I know of other than a few bars that had something going on was the holiday inn in moon.
THANK YOU! I know they had something BEFORE the concert (that day) at the old Country Inn. Holiday Inn that I spoke of is the one that had the busses

Last yr Julie & I stayed at HI on University Blvd. Night before concert was some sort of pool party. We didn't go that night..we booked for the night of the concert & booked because they offered bus service to the concert which got us there hrs before so people could enjoy tailgate time...I think the bus fee was $20...well worth it to let someone else drive so we could enjoy a few drinks! Just wondering if the HI Tom will be at will offer bus service? That is a nice option.

Tequila Tom · Post by **Tequila Tom** » March 9, 2008 2:18 pm

[quote="warmsugar"][quote="karat"][quote="inked-parrotthead"][quote="karat"]hmmmm, There were many PHs at the Holiday Inn I have listed above last year...and I know about the Country Inn last year as well. Wondering if two events went on last year..

I knew I was not that crazy...there was something at Holiday Inn.

INKED - can you verify please? It was in your post for last years concert, thanks![/quote]The only party I know of other than a few bars that had something going on was the holiday inn in moon.[/quote]

THANK YOU! I know they had something BEFORE the concert (that day) at the old Country Inn. Holiday Inn that I spoke of is the one that had the busses[/quote]

Last yr Julie & I stayed at HI on University Blvd. Night before concert was some sort of pool party. We didn't go that night..we booked for the night of the concert & booked because they offered bus service to the concert which got us there hrs before so people could enjoy tailgate time...I think the bus fee was $20...well worth it to let someone else drive so we could enjoy a few drinks! Just wondering if the HI Tom will be at will offer bus service? That is a nice option.[/quote]

It's my understanding that "YES", there will be bus service (round-trip) from the Holiday Inn Express to the P-G Pavillion. Expect to see announcements about this from TOM WATT and the STEEL CITY FINS as the day approaches.

karat · Post by **karat** » March 9, 2008 6:21 pm

The WVA hotel is our of the way for us that live in the 'burgh....It is a great opition for all of you coming in though... I will work on a web link the next few days...

Hey all...be sure to ask the hotel when you are calling if they will have bus service...it does not hurt to ask...

CindaBee · Post by **CindaBee** » March 9, 2008 6:59 pm

I've gone to Buffett concerts for more than 20 years. Last year a couple of (grown-up) keets and I partied at the Holiday Inn and took the bus from the hotel. It was BY FAR my best concert experience ever. We will be back this year

alaura1974 · Post by **alaura1974** » March 9, 2008 8:25 pm

Last yr Julie & I stayed at HI on University Blvd. Night before concert was some sort of pool party. We didn't go that night..we booked for the night of the concert & booked because they offered bus service to the concert which got us there hrs before so people could enjoy tailgate time...I think the bus fee was $20...well worth it to let someone else drive so we could enjoy a few drinks! Just wondering if the HI Tom will be at will offer bus service? That is a nice option.

That was me at the pool last year.... not much of a party though, there was only 6 of us and the pool was closed and rather green!!!!

I take that back now.... I now realize that I had the wrong hotel.....
We were in Ohio last year.

Oops!!

It will be better this year though!!!

alaura1974 · Post by **alaura1974** » March 9, 2008 8:30 pm

karat wrote:The WVA hotel is our of the way for us that live in the 'burgh....It is a great opition for all of you coming in though... I will work on a web link the next few days...

Hey all...be sure to ask the hotel when you are calling if they will have bus service...it does not hurt to ask...

We will come over and visit. Is it going to be about a half hour from Weirton to Moon??

What kind of bus service is the hotel offering??? Because I didnt like the idea of taking a bus since e bring quite a bit of stuff with us, and I didnt think that bringing things was much of an option if you take a hotel bus.
Do they just take you and drop you off???

JW · Post by JW » March 9, 2008 8:57 pm

Hey everyone! Well, assuming I can get tickets I am planning on being there this year too!

pghparrothead · Post by **pghparrothead** » March 10, 2008 12:33 am

KruzinParrots wrote:We just booked our room. The person taking the reservation was very nice and reminded me to call back when our group has their lower rate in the computer and they will make sure we get it.

Hotel looks nice. Saw the pool area. Can't wait for the party!!

Fins Up!!

Which Holiday Inn is it? Even though we are from Pittsburgh, I think we'll stay the night, party till late and get an early start to PGP!

pghparrothead · Post by **pghparrothead** » March 10, 2008 12:37 am

alaura1974 wrote:
pghparrothead wrote:I just read some terms on ticketsnow, and realized that these are all 3rd party sellers. My guess is that many o0f them are bogus. Just a guess.
The also have the show listed as July 22nd at 11:59pm....

which may seem simple, but could also become some stupid "legal loophole"

.....I wouldnt buy from them. If people had those tickets, wouldnt you think that they would have them on ebay instead???

I would not buy from them either. I'll be ready at 10 am on March 17!

warmsugar · Post by **warmsugar** » March 10, 2008 1:23 am

alaura1974 wrote:
karat wrote:The WVA hotel is our of the way for us that live in the 'burgh....It is a great opition for all of you coming in though... I will work on a web link the next few days...

Hey all...be sure to ask the hotel when you are calling if they will have bus service...it does not hurt to ask...
We will come over and visit. Is it going to be about a half hour from Weirton to Moon??

What kind of bus service is the hotel offering??? Because I didnt like the idea of taking a bus since e bring quite a bit of stuff with us, and I didnt think that bringing things was much of an option if you take a hotel bus.
Do they just take you and drop you off???

I can only tell you what I learned from using the bus service from Holiday Inn last yr...things I didn't know before. People did take fold chairs..which were put in luggage area (undernearth) Small coolers were taken inside by seats...large coolers under where chairs were. Bus stayed in parking lot & the driver stayed in bus all that time! So riders could come & sit if needed or to return items before going into concert & to use the bathroom on the bus instead of the potties outside! Was a nice experience. When reserving your room...be sure to ask about the bus..it fills up fast & maybe they will add another bus...maybe.

DrinkingInDover · Post by **DrinkingInDover** » March 10, 2008 9:21 am

warmsugar wrote:
alaura1974 wrote:
karat wrote:The WVA hotel is our of the way for us that live in the 'burgh....It is a great opition for all of you coming in though... I will work on a web link the next few days...

Hey all...be sure to ask the hotel when you are calling if they will have bus service...it does not hurt to ask...
We will come over and visit. Is it going to be about a half hour from Weirton to Moon??

What kind of bus service is the hotel offering??? Because I didnt like the idea of taking a bus since e bring quite a bit of stuff with us, and I didnt think that bringing things was much of an option if you take a hotel bus.
Do they just take you and drop you off???
I can only tell you what I learned from using the bus service from Holiday Inn last yr...things I didn't know before. People did take fold chairs..which were put in luggage area (undernearth) Small coolers were taken inside by seats...large coolers under where chairs were. Bus stayed in parking lot & the driver stayed in bus all that time! So riders could come & sit if needed or to return items before going into concert & to use the bathroom on the bus instead of the potties outside! Was a nice experience. When reserving your room...be sure to ask about the bus..it fills up fast & maybe they will add another bus...maybe.

Bus is a great option if you don't have a DD. I recall the last couple years getting to the lot around 2:00ish. Access to the washroom was probably the best feature, along with not driving, of course!

karat · Post by **karat** » March 10, 2008 9:51 am

pghparrothead wrote:
KruzinParrots wrote:We just booked our room. The person taking the reservation was very nice and reminded me to call back when our group has their lower rate in the computer and they will make sure we get it.

Hotel looks nice. Saw the pool area. Can't wait for the party!!

Fins Up!!
Which Holiday Inn is it? Even though we are from Pittsburgh, I think we'll stay the night, party till late and get an early start to PGP!

Holiday Inn University Blvd is the one closest to the OLD Airport/Robert Morris University - that had the party last year and BN gathering the night prior to the concert

By Giant Eagle on RT 60 is the old Country Inn that is now a Holiday Inn Express, I think you take the road by Kohl's to get to it, there is a way from the parkway as well. This is the one with the PIT PH club

I hope this helps

"Pittsburgh 2008 Show assistance site"

mdfereday1989 · Post by **mdfereday1989** » March 10, 2008 10:12 am

Sorry I haven't posted a note all weekend...sick kid and hubby. I am working on the Pittsburgh pre-Party - 2 choices. Holiday Inn Express with Tom Watt or Holiday in Airport (like last year). There will be buses arranged from either place!

I will have a plan by the end of the day!

Missy

Dental Parrothead · Post by **Dental Parrothead** » March 10, 2008 10:29 am

Anyone else wonder why the show is not listed on Ticketmaster?

alaura1974 · Post by **alaura1974** » March 10, 2008 2:17 pm

Dental Parrothead wrote:Anyone else wonder why the show is not listed on Ticketmaster?

I wondered, but I am not too worried. It is listed on livenation.com
but it is listed as "information coming soon" or something like that.