So, who is going to Merriweather????

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 11, 2003 11:22 am

I know it's a long way off yet, but I'm just wondering who else will be at Merriweather this year ........

This is Merriweather's last summer open. They juast can't seem to book the "Big Names" anymore

magnus · Post by **magnus** » April 11, 2003 12:15 pm

We are! Hope the tailgating is better this year. Last time was really strict.

SomeGuyNamedDan · Post by **SomeGuyNamedDan** » April 11, 2003 12:17 pm

Me an 10 at least 7 of our closest friends. We are very excited that Bubba decided to play Merriweather after a 3-year absence. Especially since we moved right around the corner last year to the Laurel/Columbia area. It's going to make for a great meeting place and prime-up before heading to the parking lot.

However, I am disappointed to hear that this is Merriweather's last year. I've seen quite a few shows at this venue over the last ten years. It doesn't surprise me though. Ever since they built that damn Nissan Pavilion out in nowhere-land they've made it hard for major acts to want to play the smaller Merriweather (economies of scale and all).

Jimmy, if you do watch this board, please play a tribute to all the fun years you've played this venue and send Merriweather Post Pavilion out in style!

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 11, 2003 1:09 pm

I have a very special place in my heart for Merriweather, it was the very first place I ever saw Jimmy at ...... I'm very happy he decided to play there again this year! The Parrottheads will send the place off in style!

With Merriweather closing it will leave all of us Marylanders scrambling for either Nissan or Camden ......

I can't wait to see yall there!!!

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 11, 2003 1:12 pm

Oh and Dan we're neighbors!

I can either hop on 32 or 100 and be in Columbia in like 20 mins ......
Here's to Chesapeake Parrottheads!!!!!

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 11, 2003 1:49 pm

I have 12 of us going to the show this year from Delaware and Pa. 8 of them have never been to a show. I hear that there is no drinking in the parking lot. What is up with that

Where does everyone go to tailgate Buffett style??

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 11, 2003 2:38 pm

Not sure what the rules will be this year

In '99 and 2000 they didn't open the parking lot until 3, and there were stick rules about drinking (you weren't allowed too). I hope this year will be different, if not I'm sure us locals can find a good place for a pre- concert party

SomeGuyNamedDan · Post by **SomeGuyNamedDan** » April 11, 2003 2:48 pm

Cakes, since he hasn't played here in a few years nobody can be certain what it's going to be like. The last time he did play here the gestapo was fairly tight, but not to the point of frustration. The parking lot didn't open till about 3:30pm (we were about the 30th car in the gate). The police came around early and told everyone to "be in control of themselves," and they patrolled the lot quite heavily. However, they gave as no qualms about our consumption of beverages in discreet plastic cups, nor did they have a problem with our portable grill. As the parking lot filled, their patrol of our area became less and less frequent. The only instance of enforcement we saw was some underagers getting busted for drinking down the row from us. We still had a good time, not a GREAT time, but good.

Mismagic, we'll be able to fondly remember the days of four concerts in the D.C. area, two at Nissan and two at Merriweather. Boy, those were the days! Merriweather was my first Bubba show too. I believe it was the Banana Wind tour of '95 or '96 (can't quite remember).

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 11, 2003 2:53 pm

Me too, me too ..... Banana Wind was my first too

And I remember when he did Merriweather Fri, Sat & Sun. I would be at all 3 shows if I had tixs or not

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 11, 2003 3:21 pm

Thanks for the feedback. We always go to Camden NJ and went to NC last year so we are use to the "true" style of tailgating. Can anyone recommend a place close to Merryweath for us to get a few rooms? Under a few miles would be wonderful of course

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 11, 2003 3:40 pm

Furitcake, there is a Shereton and a Hilton that are about a mile away from Merriweather .....

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 11, 2003 3:49 pm

That will do just fine. Thanks

Might take a ride down there soon and take a look around the area.

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » April 11, 2003 9:27 pm

AAaaahhh, Merriweather. The site of my first Buffett concert (and Buffett sighting, in Clyde's afterwards -- I spoke briefly to Timmy B. Schmidt and got Josh Leo's autograph that night). But that's ancient history.

This is my first time on the lawn for a Buffett show in many a year. (I've either been lucky enough to get pavilion or unlucky enough to get shut out.)

I didn't realize this would be a grand finale for Merriweather. I'll try to do it up right. And given Jimmy's affection for the fans who come to see him here in Columbia, I hope he'll do it up right too.

Featherhead · Post by **Featherhead** » April 14, 2003 10:42 am

I will be going there. Looking for a pre-concert party though. Merriweather is not very phriendly to the phlock when it comes to tailgating. People have been known to tailgate in the parking lot of the Hilton down the road.

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 14, 2003 11:08 am

We are also looking for a place to party before Merriweather too.

We don't know the area though.

Featherhead · Post by **Featherhead** » April 14, 2003 2:30 pm

Merriweather is in a highly populated area and all concerts have to be over by a certain time. The police are really tight in that area anyway. Which I really appreciate normally, but it hurts the tailgating. Not that the police hurt the tailgating I think it's the underage pholks who are not responsible which causes the crack downs. Then again, there's always Nissan on Sat. Now that's a whole different story

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 14, 2003 2:42 pm

I don't think we will have any problems finding a place to have a GREAT tailgate .....

I'm not letting anything stand in the way of making the last JB show at Merriweather fun and memorable. Besides Merriweather and Nissan are between my birthday

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 14, 2003 2:44 pm

BTW ..... Welcome to BN Featherhead!

So glad to see some more Marylanders ....... Chesapeake Parrottheads Rule!

mismagic · Post by **mismagic** » April 14, 2003 3:00 pm

Hey does anyone know of anyone with extra tixs to Merriweather???? I know couple people from the board who are looking .......

Please just drop me a PM or an e-mail or something if you know of any! Thanks

Fruitcakes101 · Post by **Fruitcakes101** » April 14, 2003 3:32 pm

Ok I need help!!! I need to find a place to stay that is very close to the Merriweather. I checked and the Hilton is booked and the Sheraton is $259.00 a night

Um I don't think so! Looking for some place that is clean and where we can get about 4 rooms. Oh and I forgot to mention, somewhere that will also allow us to tailgate in their parking lot