07-02-2004, 03:58 PM
I decide to head down to Hog Town with no ticket in hand, try my luck out because I cannot stand not going to this show, because I do not miss the HIP if they are in the Toronto area. Seeing them 40+ times, with approx. 10 shows being theatre style, and catching them @ club 279 last year I had no other choice.
Arriving just before 8:00 the line up was full, but didn't look crazy. No extra tickets in sight I went and sucked down a pint of Carlsberg at some Italian Bakery close by. I spoke with security so he could keep his ears open for an extra seat, but no dice on this night.
After sitting on a set of stairs in a shop entrance, I decide to head down to the entrance ramp for ticket holders at approximately 9:30. I spoke with 2 girls that were also trying to get in; they were on one of the owner’s guest lists. House of Blues stepped in and cancelled all guest lists last evening which caused a lot of problems for the management of the bar, they got in anyways.
I am gonna cut this short because I do not want to bore you, I was with another fan right by the entrance, listening to the first 3 songs, and out comes a guy, and says "you guys comin in?" to which I responded "we want to", he said "well come on in then". He lifted the barrier and we were in. Had a grand time inside, they sounded great.
Anyways, I wanted to throw out a big thank you to D.L. for being a really cool guy, and doing exactly what I would do if I was wearing his shoes in that scenario! You're a good man, and I really appreciate what you did. I hope to see you again and buy you a couple of pints!
Ampitheatre rocked, got some nice snapshots from front row right. I had to offer a public thank you because that gesture deserved nothing less!
Arriving just before 8:00 the line up was full, but didn't look crazy. No extra tickets in sight I went and sucked down a pint of Carlsberg at some Italian Bakery close by. I spoke with security so he could keep his ears open for an extra seat, but no dice on this night.
After sitting on a set of stairs in a shop entrance, I decide to head down to the entrance ramp for ticket holders at approximately 9:30. I spoke with 2 girls that were also trying to get in; they were on one of the owner’s guest lists. House of Blues stepped in and cancelled all guest lists last evening which caused a lot of problems for the management of the bar, they got in anyways.
I am gonna cut this short because I do not want to bore you, I was with another fan right by the entrance, listening to the first 3 songs, and out comes a guy, and says "you guys comin in?" to which I responded "we want to", he said "well come on in then". He lifted the barrier and we were in. Had a grand time inside, they sounded great.
Anyways, I wanted to throw out a big thank you to D.L. for being a really cool guy, and doing exactly what I would do if I was wearing his shoes in that scenario! You're a good man, and I really appreciate what you did. I hope to see you again and buy you a couple of pints!
Ampitheatre rocked, got some nice snapshots from front row right. I had to offer a public thank you because that gesture deserved nothing less!
