Get the floor seats, your sons old enough to be on the floor wilding out by himself and will make it better/more memorable. As for being stuck near the back, anytime I go to a show like that I always hang back until the band comes on stage and then just make my way to the front with the masses who like to get nuts. Its a rock concert, people are gonna be pushing and shoving. If you don't mind bumping a few people to make your way up close then you'll have no problem being near the stage.
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Foo Fighters are the greatest rock and roll band of all time (1 Viewer)
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Plaid Boxer
Footballguy
Anyone have luck with Boston? My request for 2 is bringing back no tickets.
The_Man
Footballguy
In for two at Philly. I went for the old man seats: Section 111, Row 4, Seats 1-2 -- love being on the aisle! The show is four months away and I'm already thinking about getting out of the arena as quickly as possible when it ends so we can hit the road for Baltimore.
I am so looking forward to telling my son. Of course, we did the same thing with U2: got tix the day they want on sale, months before the show. And then by the day of the concert, he was way less interested in U2 than the Foo Fighters. Hopefully he'll maintain his enthusiasm until November.
I am so looking forward to telling my son. Of course, we did the same thing with U2: got tix the day they want on sale, months before the show. And then by the day of the concert, he was way less interested in U2 than the Foo Fighters. Hopefully he'll maintain his enthusiasm until November.
Carver
Footballguy
just got 3 tickets, but Balcony was the best available. Floor seats are gone.
wazoo11
Footballguy
I had floor seats in place, but got sold out. son of a #####.
Carver
Footballguy
i just threw the balcony seats back.No point going to a show and sitting in the nosebleeds. ####!!!I had floor seats in place, but got sold out. son of a #####.
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
They did a really good rendition of "In The Flesh" with Roger Waters on the Jimmy Fallon show a few weeks ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_MYDcN08ao&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_MYDcN08ao&feature=related
azgroover
Footballguy
Word of advice if you're attending a Foos show: wear earplugs. My ears have never worked as poorly as they are now following that epic 3 hours last night. This was my first arena concert of any type. I don't go to many shows, and the ones I've been to have been smaller or open air. What a ride.
Even though I read spoilers from some other recent shows, nothing was a let down at all. They open with a couple of the new tunes and close with a 5 song encore. If you want to hear Everlong, you have to stay until the very end.
If they've yet to hit your town, GO! Grohl and especially Hawkins are machines to have the endurance needed for that put on the kind of show 20 year olds would probably struggle with.
Even though I read spoilers from some other recent shows, nothing was a let down at all. They open with a couple of the new tunes and close with a 5 song encore. If you want to hear Everlong, you have to stay until the very end.
If they've yet to hit your town, GO! Grohl and especially Hawkins are machines to have the endurance needed for that put on the kind of show 20 year olds would probably struggle with.
azgroover
Footballguy
Pretty sure it's all the same. If you don't get to the front near the stage, don't fret, just get to the middle. Dave patrols a catwalk that extends all the way across the floor section and at one point conducts a good portion of the show from the back in order to throw a bone to those that have the crappy seats. So basically the back of the floor section becomes the front at times.
azgroover
Footballguy
Not sure, I had seats.The doors opened at 6 for a 7pm show. Foo hit the stage at about 8:45, which is pretty consistent with some other reviews from previous stops that said about 8:30.Once Cage The Elephant starts into "Shake Me Down", it's a good time to hit the restroom, grab a brew, etc. They close out their gig with that song before the Foo roadies start prepping the stage for your entree.Eta: disregard my info if you're doing the Boston show. Just saw you have a different opening act.Also, damn I wish I was in San Diego tonight, I wanna do it again.
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I had floor seats and ended up in the middle right next to catwalk and it was a great place to be. The sound is great right there and was about 2 feet away from Dave a couple times. I was there prior to the first opening band but I left my spot a couple times. It didn't get too crowded until the Foo Fighters set started. If you want to get up front you'd probably need to be half an hour early before the opening band goes on and I don't think it's worth it. Dave spent a good portion of the concert on the catwalk or performing towards the band of the area.
FinHead
Footballguy
Foo Fighters play a 3 hour set?
BRONG
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
Agree with the loudness, but I have some ear issues. Kinda snuck into a suite in Denver and so it didn't matter. But dow low in LA, a few seats up from the floor and kind of at the corner of the stage, me and a few others had to put #### in our ears...
Instead of leaving to get a napkin or whatever, I just tear pieces of a dollar bill up. Bill will still be accepted, btw.
Instead of leaving to get a napkin or whatever, I just tear pieces of a dollar bill up. Bill will still be accepted, btw.
Yeah they played extended versions of a lot of their big hits. I had a hard time believing it when Dave said they were aiming to play for 3 hours but they pulled it off.
FinHead
Footballguy
azgroover
Footballguy
Did Dave tell both cities that they were the loudest crowds he's heard on the tour?He mentioned it last night to the AZ crowd and also said he "doesn't just say that ####"Agree with the loudness, but I have some ear issues. Kinda snuck into a suite in Denver and so it didn't matter. But dow low in LA, a few seats up from the floor and kind of at the corner of the stage, me and a few others had to put #### in our ears...Instead of leaving to get a napkin or whatever, I just tear pieces of a dollar bill up. Bill will still be accepted, btw.
BRONG
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
Haha, that's funny. No idea about LA, all a blur, but he absolutely said as much in Denver. He went on to say how great Denver was and stuff...crowd ate it up, of course.Did Dave tell both cities that they were the loudest crowds he's heard on the tour?He mentioned it last night to the AZ crowd and also said he "doesn't just say that ####"Agree with the loudness, but I have some ear issues. Kinda snuck into a suite in Denver and so it didn't matter. But dow low in LA, a few seats up from the floor and kind of at the corner of the stage, me and a few others had to put #### in our ears...Instead of leaving to get a napkin or whatever, I just tear pieces of a dollar bill up. Bill will still be accepted, btw.
He said Pgh was the loudest, didn't say that in Cleveland. If you wanna get near the front you can just work your way up as soon as the opening act gets finished. I was almost on the rail in both Pgh and Cleveland during the opening act, Rise against.
I've been to many shows louder than that, maybe my hearing sucks because of that but it didn't seem loud to me. The loudest part of the show was when Dave was getting the people to scream back at the band. Being on the floor while everybody is screaming down towards you.
Felt like the place was shaking. I was thinking about how amazing it would be, to be an athlete in that situation where it seems like the building is moving.
I've been to many shows louder than that, maybe my hearing sucks because of that but it didn't seem loud to me. The loudest part of the show was when Dave was getting the people to scream back at the band. Being on the floor while everybody is screaming down towards you.
Felt like the place was shaking. I was thinking about how amazing it would be, to be an athlete in that situation where it seems like the building is moving.
azgroover
Footballguy
Phoenix 10/16 ### kickin setlist:
Bridge Burning
Rope
The Pretender
My Hero
Learn to Fly
White Limo
Arlandria
Breakout
Cold Day in the Sun
Stacked Actors
Nate & Dave's guitar battle
Walk
Monkey Wrench
Let it Die
These Days
This is a Call > Into the Flesh (Pink Floyd cover)
All My Life
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Wheels (Dave solo acoustic)
Best of You (Dave solo acoustic)
Times Like These (half acoustic)
Dear Rosemary
Breakdown (Tom Petty cover)
Everlong
Bridge Burning
Rope
The Pretender
My Hero
Learn to Fly
White Limo
Arlandria
Breakout
Cold Day in the Sun
Stacked Actors
Nate & Dave's guitar battle
Walk
Monkey Wrench
Let it Die
These Days
This is a Call > Into the Flesh (Pink Floyd cover)
All My Life
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Wheels (Dave solo acoustic)
Best of You (Dave solo acoustic)
Times Like These (half acoustic)
Dear Rosemary
Breakdown (Tom Petty cover)
Everlong
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azgroover
Footballguy
At least give yourself the morning off. I had to cut myself off theCan't wait for the rock show on the 2nd. Trying to decide if I should take the next day off of work. Leaning towards yes so I can enjoy the show to the fullest.
right around "Arlandria" to make sure I could make the 30 min drive home OK.
Wooderson
Fight The Power
Well I start work at 6:30 am So if I take the morning off it's almost the whole day. It will be all or nothing I think.At least give yourself the morning off. I had to cut myself off theCan't wait for the rock show on the 2nd. Trying to decide if I should take the next day off of work. Leaning towards yes so I can enjoy the show to the fullest.
azgroover
Footballguy
Do the whole day.These school night concerts can eat it.Well I start work at 6:30 am So if I take the morning off it's almost the whole day. It will be all or nothing I think.At least give yourself the morning off. I had to cut myself off theCan't wait for the rock show on the 2nd. Trying to decide if I should take the next day off of work. Leaning towards yes so I can enjoy the show to the fullest.
Tau837
Footballguy
Wow, that's one of the best sets I've ever seen for any artist. I'm jealous of those of you getting to see these shows.
azgroover
Footballguy
Yeah, I feel fortunate they came to town. Luckily, Phoenix is situated nicely right near LA and Vegas where just about every artist stops along the way just to have a show and make some quick cash (on work nights of course).I agree that the setlist is just sick. I found myself listening to "These Days" more often today and yesterday after Grohl mentioned it was his favorite song he's ever written.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Totally agree about the loudness of their recent shows. A group of us went and saw them about a month ago, and it was so loud, several of us had to take a 10-minute break in the middle of the show, as it was becoming just a blur of white noise. I get that rock shows should be loud, but when they are deafeningly loud like that, it takes away from the experience a little bit. Easily one of the three loudest concerts I've ever witnessed.
Wooderson
Fight The Power
Decided to take the whole day off. The wife has told me she will be DD. Should be a great night.Do the whole day.These school night concerts can eat it.Well I start work at 6:30 am So if I take the morning off it's almost the whole day. It will be all or nothing I think.At least give yourself the morning off. I had to cut myself off theCan't wait for the rock show on the 2nd. Trying to decide if I should take the next day off of work. Leaning towards yes so I can enjoy the show to the fullest.
Sofa King Money
Footballguy
Seeing them tomorrow night across the border in Vancouver, BC - can't wait
azgroover
Footballguy
Seeing them tomorrow night across the border in Vancouver, BC - can't wait
to your hearingreport back with how ####### awesome the show went
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Wooderson
Fight The Power
Update:Will be going to the Rock Show Tuesday.Seeing them tomorrow night across the border in Vancouver, BC - can't wait
Dought Man
Footballguy
Been to atleast 100 rock shows, and I just saw the Foos. Have to agree...what the hell are these guys doing sound-wise? I was about 20 rows back, left floor... and it was painfully loud. The 5 people I went to the show with still have ringing in their ears. Great times...you pretty much get what you expect at a Foos show. You seen one, you seen em all. But, they are great at it.
Worm
slimy ninja
Update?Well tonight the night.
