Music: Re: [u2tour] GA procedure, my experience in Pittsburgh

FYI in Philly the "show up in the morning (4:30)" was operating. I
move up six spots because people didn't show in time.
On Jul 28, 2011, at 9:02 PM, Steve Beckberger wrote:

> Kate,
>
> Yeah while I agree the show was great and Bad/40 was awesome, there
> was more "gaming by the elite" of the system as time went on this
> years leg.
>
> It happened in Elevation where you never saw 1-50, there were there
> "early" and were now resting in the hotel you would be told. Enough
> of the group would be there so you really could not argue.
>
> Vertigo set it back with the random scan, its intended affect. we
> showed up at 6am in Boston and were 10-11. The venue did the
> numbering. Then they let you leave and said be back at 5pm. When the
> venue does the line, man that was nice, you get the whole day off. I
> often wondered why others indoor venues didn't take that approach
> that tour. I know we would have gone to more shows if that was the
> case.
>
> Anyway, this night before approach came back with a flurry in this
> last leg, 2011. I didn't think it was as pronounced in '09 here but
> I agree with the OP about the concept. I thought the Euro's in line
> at about 50-70 were great and where there all afternoon at Pitt.
>
> That said, yeah it became an elite institution. My question on it
> is, or was, "is the show time early the next morning ever enforced?"
> I hear it is like 6am the next morning. Does anyone ever loose their
> place? I heard that about Toronto.
>
> I met a lot of folks from this tour and the previous that would say
> oh we follow them around and then be tired during the show and bring
> the area I am in down a bit. I have seen it numerous times, we all
> have.
>
> This time though I guess I am not as bothered by it for Pittsburgh
> since the GA was so alive. By FAR the best GA of my 44 shows I have
> seen. I do get more bummed when the GA is not as good and all the
> same "I showed up the night before and got on the list" and then
> were there and not into it as much.
>
> I guess it is all about "see and be seen".
>
> Anyway, I share your thoughts Kate. Nice post, you put it well.
>
> Yes the campers are already camping in Moncton, at least that is
> what several folks told me in the line at Pittsburgh. No matter,
> enjoy the show! I wish I could make it to Moncton, but Pitt will do.
>
> Bad/40 to close. That is rich. :)
>
> sb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Erin Basile
> To: u2tour@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 7:40 PM
> Subject: RE: [u2tour] GA procedure, my experience in Pittsburgh
>
> Kate,
>
> I totally agree with you! We had the same problem with the keepers
> of the list. They added names of people that weren't even there! I
> think karma is gonna get them in the end. If you are a dishonest
> liar, it's bound to catch up with you. I could say some really mean
> things now, but want to end on a positive note. Glad you had a good
> show otherwise. I thought it was incredible!!
>
> EFarrell
>
> To: u2tour@yahoogroups.com
> From: contramundo@bellsouth.net
> Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:02:53 +0000
> Subject: [u2tour] GA procedure, my experience in Pittsburgh
>
> OK, the Pittsburgh show was AWESOME. But the GA line "system" was a
> major downer. We got there at 4am, ready to stay until the show.
> There were about 20 people there, so we thought we were in good
> shape. The list holder gets our names down and it turns out I'm
> number 250-something! So where are the other 230 people ahead of
> me?! In bed, at breakfast, anywhere but waiting in line! What
> happened to coming to the GA line and staying to hold your place?
> Where do you get the secret information to "check in" on the list
> and then take off? Of course, there's nothing to do about it. No
> offense to anyone who actually waited in person, and I would have
> been happy to be in the 200s if 200 people were actually there, but
> I'm pretty tired of the elite U2 society using unfair tactics to
> crowd the front of the pit and exclude those of us who are out of
> the social loop but putting in the effort fairly to get close to our
> favorite band. When Bono said "I see so many ! familiar faces" I
> just sort of cringed--from the back of the circle.
>
> I won't even bother waiting in line in Moncton. Now I know there's
> probably already a list up to the hundreds consisting of people who
> aren't even in New Brunswick yet. Maybe I'll start using the tactics
> of the drunks who come in late and push their way to the front. Is
> that really any different than putting your name on a list the night
> before the show and going back to bed?
>
> Kate in NC
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