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Post by tj on May 1, 2012 19:25:14 GMT -8
I've never been before, and I've tried to find this info everywhere, but can someone explain the logistics of how it works once you're inside the grounds?
Lets say you want to be right in the middle of things for a headliner, how early do you have to go? If you get there 5 minutes before a headliner (or any big draw), is it ever possible to be "shutout" of getting into the mass of people between the sound booth and the stage?
Is the view brutal if you're one of the last people down there?
How busy is this area for undercard acts in the morning, is it still a zoo?
I'm sure I'll have this all figured out after Friday, but I know some people here might have some good tips/advice.
Thanks
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Post by Friendly Destroyer on May 1, 2012 19:35:52 GMT -8
Have you ever read The Hunger Games? It's a lot like that.
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Post by Geoff on May 1, 2012 19:37:21 GMT -8
You just have to get past the Mullet guy.
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Post by miscchoc on May 1, 2012 19:41:38 GMT -8
Not too bad in the early afternoon, but if you want to be in the frontmost 'pit' area I'd recommend at least coming in during the act prior to the one you really want to see. More people exit after each act than you'd expect (although I imagine there won't be an exodus between Tenacious D and Beck, for example). To be front row center is probably an all day commitment though.
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Post by Cbats on May 1, 2012 19:42:21 GMT -8
Sasquatch is really great when it comes to getting a good spot actually. For the stuff earlier in the day, there is a good chance you can walk up 5 minutes before and get relatively close. After 5-6 you're going to want to get there earlier.
The way the lower pit is set up there is an inner pit and outer pit. The inner pit is regulated by security and lets people in as space permits, the outer pit is much larger and you can just find a spot. It's almost never completely packed except at the end of the night (last 2 acts). For the first few acts of the day you'll usually be able to walk right into the inner pit without any trouble. As it gets more crowded, you're going to want to get there right before the previous act ends. When an act ends, there is usually a massive exodus that opens up a lot of space. If you're waiting to get in when this space opens up, you will most likely be let into the inner pit.
All that said, The whole venue is on a downward slope so pretty much every spot is great.
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Post by Friendly Destroyer on May 1, 2012 19:44:04 GMT -8
All that said, The whole venue is on a downward slope so pretty much every spot offers a great vantage point to locate and kill your opponent.
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Post by tj on May 1, 2012 19:49:23 GMT -8
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.
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Post by Geoff on May 1, 2012 19:51:58 GMT -8
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.
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Post by emptyfox on May 1, 2012 19:53:15 GMT -8
Once you exit the pit, you're out and have to gain access again. No potty breaks, food, water or beer.
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Post by Cbats on May 1, 2012 19:54:21 GMT -8
All that said, The whole venue is on a downward slope so pretty much every spot offers a great vantage point to locate and kill your opponent. It's over Friendly D, I have the high ground!
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Post by Friendly Destroyer on May 1, 2012 19:56:07 GMT -8
It's over Friendly D, I have the high ground! Cbats employs the ol' 'Philipenko Special'. Fuck you, man!
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2012 19:59:34 GMT -8
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Post by Friendly Destroyer on May 1, 2012 19:59:54 GMT -8
In all seriousness Teej, you can usually get into the inner pit after 20 minutes of the headliner starting. The looky lous usually start filing out at that point. A good idea would be to shoot for a close spot in the outer pit and then mosey over to the inner pit entrance. Most of the time nobody even realizes they are letting people into the inner pit when the show's in full force.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2012 20:01:09 GMT -8
I really made it top priority to get as close to The Flaming Lips as possible in 2008 and stood through the previous two sets. I wound up roughly four back from the front.
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Post by tj on May 1, 2012 20:04:26 GMT -8
k cool. thanks again.
I'm just gonna go with the flow and let it all work itself out. The only act that I'll probably plan ahead for is Jack White.
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Post by Cbats on May 1, 2012 20:06:24 GMT -8
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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Post by J-Dawg on May 1, 2012 20:19:21 GMT -8
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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Post by Pea on May 1, 2012 20:25:24 GMT -8
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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Post by J-Dawg on May 1, 2012 20:27:12 GMT -8
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.
#notjealousoranything
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2012 20:29:04 GMT -8
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.
Pavement.
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