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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #15 on May 1, 2012, 11:06pm »

Yeah if you arrive even remotely early you're pretty much guaranteed to get a good spot. Just be prepared to be uncomfortably crowded for a few minutes.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #16 on May 1, 2012, 11:19pm »

I actually really like the inner / outer pit setup at Sasquatch. Once you're in the inner pit, you're not in any danger of getting crushed and you generally have enough space to not feel claustrophobic. For sets like Chromeo and Fitz and the Tantrums last year I hung out at the very back row of the inner pit. Lots of room, and I could stash my bag behind the barrier easily.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #17 on May 1, 2012, 11:25pm »

If you really want into the pit area, but security isn't letting any more people in, just feel free to jump the fence. Nothing bad will happen to you or your leg.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #18 on May 1, 2012, 11:27pm »

And if you really really want to get up close to the action but can't afford a blingin' VIP wristband, just jump up on stage and dance with Sharron Jones.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #19 on May 1, 2012, 11:29pm »

And hey, sometimes you way overestimate the popularity of the band you want to see and then you've got plenty of room to dance around like an idiot and let everyone smirk at you.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #20 on May 1, 2012, 11:46pm »

The most difficult crowd to get close for will be Pretty Lights, guaranteed

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« Reply #21 on May 1, 2012, 11:51pm via the ProBoards Mobile App »

They will ALWAYS clear room for someone with a handful of glowsticks.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #22 on May 2, 2012, 12:31am »

May 1, 2012, 11:51pm, Pea wrote:

They will ALWAYS clear room for someone with a backpack full of glowsticks and a motherfucking glowing cowboy hat.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #23 on May 2, 2012, 12:33am »

May 1, 2012, 11:25pm, Pea wrote:

If you really want into the pit area, but security isn't letting any more people in, just feel free to jump the fence. Nothing bad will happen to you or your leg.

I tried to do that, and they picked me up and pushed me back out.

The only time I've gotten through without them letting me in, was during DFA1979 and Flogging Molly when everyone was pushing hard.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #24 on May 2, 2012, 9:02am »

May 1, 2012, 10:37pm, Geno wrote:

You just have to get past the Mullet guy.

That essentially sums it all up.

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Jan 26, 2013, 4:09pm, wonk wrote:

No rock band wants to play in front of a bunch of people standing still, except the National.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #25 on May 2, 2012, 10:07am »

May 1, 2012, 10:51pm, Geno wrote:

May 1, 2012, 10:49pm, tj wrote:

cool, thanks everyone.

Let's say I get there at 5 on Saturday and plan to stay for Childish Gambino - Metric - Shins - Jack White, do I basically have to go without hitting a beer cart/portapotty for 6-7 hours, or do you have access to these from the "inner pit"? I'm sure you have to leave for these, but I'm curious.

You have to work your way in to the inner pit. So if you plan on getting in there for the headliners, you should probably plan on staying from the subheadliner onwards.

Truth. Not to mention it can actually be kind of a pain in the ass to get out of the inner pit when it's super crowded, since most people don't want to move an inch in any direction once they get set up. Basically, if the inner pit is full when you get down there, move as close as you can to the front left side of the barricade, which is where they start letting people in as the inner pit thins out a bit. As the subheadliner ends, almost always at least 100 people leave the inner pit and they let more in, and then you can move your way to the front if you so desire.

Personally in my late 20s I can't really handle standing in the same place for several hours as well as I could in 2008 during my first Sasquatch, so the inner pit won't be happening except for a few select bands. The outer pit provides plenty decent views, while generally allowing enough room to stretch out a bit.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #26 on May 2, 2012, 10:15am »

May 1, 2012, 11:19pm, J-Dawg wrote:

They've probably altered the setup since 2008, but my friend and I were front and center for MIA that year and we were quite close to getting crushed when she called for people to come up to the stage. That was one of my best and worst memories of Sasquatch all in one.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #27 on May 2, 2012, 10:33am »

I feel bad for people who camped out in the pit all day for the UFO show. It wasn't necessary. We waltzed right up to the front less than five minutes before it started.

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Re: Getting Close to the stage
« Reply #28 on May 2, 2012, 10:40am »

Dum Dum Girls end at 5:55 and Childish Gambino at 6:10. How long will it take to get to the pit area of the main stage after Dum Dum Girls? I want to be inner pit for Metric. Should I duck out of Dum Dum Girls early? Is this a possibility or should I just plan on watching Childish Gambino?

What about side stage acts? For example, do I have to endure chune-yards to be up front for St. Vincent? If I catch Zola Jesus, how shitty will my spot be for Little Dragon?

The only two headliners I plan on watching are Beck and Jack White, and getting up front for either of those isn't going to be even attempted because of commitments at other stages (Mogwai and St Vincent, respectively.

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« Reply #29 on May 2, 2012, 10:45am via the ProBoards Mobile App »

Is there a certain age when people stop planning and caring about the exact position in front of the stage they can obtain? Jesus folks, just go with the flow. There isn't a bad seat at the Gorge.

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