Toronto show - June 30 - Page 3

joe11121 · 05.07.2009, 05:19 PM

Lucky bastard.

negative8ball · 05.07.2009, 06:06 PM

I just checked - there are still tickets only 5 rows back available (unless you mean lucky bastards because of the close proximity to Toronto)...

joe11121 · 05.07.2009, 07:03 PM

Haha no I mean the seats. You're very lucky. I don't think I can make the show though

I guess I'll have to wait before I see my first SY show. I may be able to go though, but the chances are slim.

eternal · 05.07.2009, 07:13 PM

i got 3rd row (C) on the front left! infront of lee!

reginald · 05.07.2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by exploding plastic candle

how could they play a seated venue after releasing an album like the Eternal?

Do you listen (or will you listen) to the cd while sitting down ?

Music is STILL about listening and it IS more comfy to sit, so long as the chair is nice and cushy. I HATE standing thru an opening band, but dont mind for JUST SY. I get there early enough and wait for a at least 2-3 hours outside, then go inside and STAND against the stage for another hour or so, then an hour or so thru the first band and waiting for SY...then 1 1/2 hours or so for them. It get tedious, but, of course, worth it.

I pay attention to the music and could care less about dancing in a blissful, obliterated state of mind like jam-band people do. And as far as moshing for SY, that's so 90s....and really unwelcome.

negative8ball · 05.07.2009, 09:44 PM

My issue with a seated venue is that people often want to STAY seated, and I often want to stand - get a better view, etc etc... I don't think it will be TOO bad for Sonic Youth, but I also think the fact that they made some decent tickets available to the BEGN people was a nice touch - the panic for decent seating is always a detractor (for me) in seated venues.

The fact that Massey Hall's acoustics are SO good also makes up for any gripes I might have about seating...

Alexander · 05.07.2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by negative8ball

My issue with a seated venue is that people often want to STAY seated, and I often want to stand - get a better view, etc etc... I don't think it will be TOO bad for Sonic Youth, but I also think the fact that they made some decent tickets available to the BEGN people was a nice touch - the panic for decent seating is always a detractor (for me) in seated venues.

The fact that Massey Hall's acoustics are SO good also makes up for any gripes I might have about seating...

I agree fully. It should also be noted that Massey Hall is a fairly small venue, allowing anyone, regardless of where they are seated or standing, to have a good view of the performers.

reginald · 05.08.2009, 08:36 AM

If there are seats on the floor, it's much better to have them up front and standing in the rear so the standee's aren't in the way of the seated. Or, if the theatre seating is angled upward like classic theatre arrangement then if the very front is standing, you can still see clearly as you'd be above the standers.

I've never been to a seated SY show so I'll be standing again come July. I'd just hope it was an SY show only of over a 90 minute typical length show they've been doing. Whatever happened to marathon sets ?

Did they go the way of the dinosaur bands ?

negative8ball · 05.08.2009, 09:47 AM

Massey Hall is a classic venue in every sense - pillars in the way of a few seats and all LOL!

The sightlines are pretty good, the angled floor isn't bad. Standing at the front and sitting at the back? Probably doable - but the people right behind those at the front would like have to stand and it would cascade (it's my experience anyways).

I think the venue has a classic enough feel, though, that in my experience - even at shows I'd expect people to stand for (Pet Shop Boys come to mind) - people tend to stay seated. It's just that kind of atmosphere...

RanaldoNecro · 05.08.2009, 06:52 PM

Canadian audiences are one step up on the lame chart than the Japanese. Just ask Billy Bob Thornton

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Originally Posted by negative8ball

Massey Hall is a classic venue in every sense - pillars in the way of a few seats and all LOL!

The sightlines are pretty good, the angled floor isn't bad. Standing at the front and sitting at the back? Probably doable - but the people right behind those at the front would like have to stand and it would cascade (it's my experience anyways).

I think the venue has a classic enough feel, though, that in my experience - even at shows I'd expect people to stand for (Pet Shop Boys come to mind) - people tend to stay seated. It's just that kind of atmosphere...

Alexander · 05.09.2009, 01:26 PM

I was wondering if someone could refresh my memory, as I have not been to Massey Hall in quite some time; My ticket reads LCF, Row F, and I believe its the last seat on the second aisle. Does anyone know if I will have an obstructed view? I can't recall where the pillars are located, and I don't want to struggle to see the show.

joe11121 · 05.09.2009, 02:56 PM

I was there in November, but I don't know, sorry bud.

mattmacneil · 05.11.2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexander

I was wondering if someone could refresh my memory, as I have not been to Massey Hall in quite some time; My ticket reads LCF, Row F, and I believe its the last seat on the second aisle. Does anyone know if I will have an obstructed view? I can't recall where the pillars are located, and I don't want to struggle to see the show.

I BELIEVE if you purchased the ticket from Ticketmaster or some place legit, it will clearly state if it's an obstructed view or not. There is still a ROW G seat on the floor, but no one has purchased it because it clearly says "Obstructed View".

RanaldoNecro · 06.06.2009, 05:24 PM

anyone hot their tickets for this one?

negative8ball · 06.07.2009, 08:13 AM

Yeah, I got mine... bought them through Massey Hall when the BEGN pre-sale happened, and got them a few weeks ago... fast delivery...

mattmacneil · 06.08.2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RanaldoNecro

anyone hot their tickets for this one?

I managed to get 2 tickets ROW F, Center-Left Floor, 5 seats in from the centre aisle, for me and my girlfriend. I can't wait for this show.

RanaldoNecro · 06.08.2009, 07:34 PM

I am still waiting for mine.

the red terror · 06.15.2009, 09:07 AM

I'm looking for a pair of tickets. PLs email me.

Thanks.

negative8ball · 06.15.2009, 11:25 AM

Is the show sold out? I guess I'm not surprised - but I hadn't heard it had sold out yet... (did you check both Ticketmaster AND the Massey Hall page, red terror?)

anthony89 · 06.15.2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by noistar

I've got an extra pair in Row E, Left Center Floor. I purchased these one, then later tried again and found front Row A tickets!

I just put my ROW E ticket pair on Ebay. I am willing to sell my ROW A tickets pair, if you make me a good offer.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=230349432308

ebay and offers? why be such a piece of shit?

sell them for face value to someone who would like to see the band instead of trying to make a profit

05.07.2009, 05:19 PM	#41
joe11121 expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brantford, Canada Posts: 1,843	Lucky bastard.
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05.07.2009, 06:06 PM	#42
negative8ball bad moon rising Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122	I just checked - there are still tickets only 5 rows back available (unless you mean lucky bastards because of the close proximity to Toronto)...
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05.07.2009, 07:03 PM	#43
joe11121 expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brantford, Canada Posts: 1,843	Haha no I mean the seats. You're very lucky. I don't think I can make the show though I guess I'll have to wait before I see my first SY show. I may be able to go though, but the chances are slim.
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05.07.2009, 07:13 PM	#44
eternal bad moon rising Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 177	i got 3rd row (C) on the front left! infront of lee!
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05.07.2009, 09:44 PM	#46
negative8ball bad moon rising Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122	My issue with a seated venue is that people often want to STAY seated, and I often want to stand - get a better view, etc etc... I don't think it will be TOO bad for Sonic Youth, but I also think the fact that they made some decent tickets available to the BEGN people was a nice touch - the panic for decent seating is always a detractor (for me) in seated venues. The fact that Massey Hall's acoustics are SO good also makes up for any gripes I might have about seating...
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05.08.2009, 08:36 AM	#48
reginald stalker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, presently Posts: 462	If there are seats on the floor, it's much better to have them up front and standing in the rear so the standee's aren't in the way of the seated. Or, if the theatre seating is angled upward like classic theatre arrangement then if the very front is standing, you can still see clearly as you'd be above the standers. I've never been to a seated SY show so I'll be standing again come July. I'd just hope it was an SY show only of over a 90 minute typical length show they've been doing. Whatever happened to marathon sets ? Did they go the way of the dinosaur bands ? __________________
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05.08.2009, 09:47 AM	#49
negative8ball bad moon rising Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122	Massey Hall is a classic venue in every sense - pillars in the way of a few seats and all LOL! The sightlines are pretty good, the angled floor isn't bad. Standing at the front and sitting at the back? Probably doable - but the people right behind those at the front would like have to stand and it would cascade (it's my experience anyways). I think the venue has a classic enough feel, though, that in my experience - even at shows I'd expect people to stand for (Pet Shop Boys come to mind) - people tend to stay seated. It's just that kind of atmosphere...
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05.09.2009, 01:26 PM	#51
Alexander little trouble girl Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 49	I was wondering if someone could refresh my memory, as I have not been to Massey Hall in quite some time; My ticket reads LCF, Row F, and I believe its the last seat on the second aisle. Does anyone know if I will have an obstructed view? I can't recall where the pillars are located, and I don't want to struggle to see the show.
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05.09.2009, 02:56 PM	#52
joe11121 expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brantford, Canada Posts: 1,843	I was there in November, but I don't know, sorry bud.
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06.06.2009, 05:24 PM	#54
RanaldoNecro expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eye Of The Squirrel Posts: 1,481	anyone hot their tickets for this one? __________________ He is not Alone
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06.07.2009, 08:13 AM	#55
negative8ball bad moon rising Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122	Yeah, I got mine... bought them through Massey Hall when the BEGN pre-sale happened, and got them a few weeks ago... fast delivery...
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06.08.2009, 07:34 PM	#57
RanaldoNecro expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eye Of The Squirrel Posts: 1,481	I am still waiting for mine. __________________ He is not Alone
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06.15.2009, 09:07 AM	#58
the red terror empty page Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 21	I'm looking for a pair of tickets. PLs email me. Thanks.
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06.15.2009, 11:25 AM	#59
negative8ball bad moon rising Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 122	Is the show sold out? I guess I'm not surprised - but I hadn't heard it had sold out yet... (did you check both Ticketmaster AND the Massey Hall page, red terror?)
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