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[ameeps]

Cap for The main room at The Observatory is just under 1000. Youve obviously never been there. The claim isnt that scalpers only get 10 - 15%, its that usually thats what they end up with on average. Because when its an arena show, the likelihood of the ticket brokers having the best seats is all but assured. Im sure the market oversaturation is one of those times they bet on the wrong horse. Itll drop to face soon enough.

I haven't been there. I googled the observatory capacity and the first result said 550.
http://encore.orangecounty.com/2012/...rom-the-ashes/
And yea I agree prices will go down. I do think the observatory should have put a delivery delay or will call only as a deterrent though. Both the 2chainz show and AltJ sold out quickly, and now have tons of scalped tickets online.

[suprefan]

Google better next time.

[theklein25]

Stop talking about a band fronted by Adam Sandler

[suprefan]

Look who is talking....

[JustSteve]

I didn't mean to imply that was the case. And yes, you know I know the venue well enough to understand the layout. If anything, the Premium packages might end up being balcony seats.

Doesn't it say that the premium packages come with premium seating? That should answer the question right there.

[sonnyboy11]

Doesn't it say that the premium packages come with premium seating? That should answer the question right there.

That's fair.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Do we in fact know that the Tom Petty Fonda shows are not going to be fully seated?

[IceyHotshot]

Not for sure, we should find out tomorrow, but I'd be surprised if so given the map that they show on the tickets page right now:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09...1&minorcatid=1

[IceyHotshot]

Also I have never seen a floor map like that for the Fonda before so I assume those "premium seats" are the reserved balcony.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Okay, yeah, that is a very specific seating chart. They almost never have reserved seating up there. Old people would definitely pay more to have an assigned seat from the balcony vs. being in a standing room only packed floor.

[sonnyboy11]

The only fully seated show I have ever been to at the Fonda was the last Tindersticks show there. It was still GA, but seats (chairs) were on the floor as well. Probably shouldn't completely rule out a fully reserved Fonda for these shows, but the GA Floor on the current TM seating chart is pretty blaring.

[spiggums]

And I asked why you found it interesting.

You post saying scalpers are selling a bunch of tickets then say "who cares about this shitty band anyway?"

Which makes me wonder, naturally, why you care?

I like you, I'm just genuinely curious.

While the specific observation is related to a band he may not care about. The fact is secondary ticket market sales is an issue that impacts more than just that one show... so I'd think it's still worthwhile data for that subject, regardless of the quality of the band.

[JustSteve]

Okay, yeah, that is a very specific seating chart. They almost never have reserved seating up there. Old people would definitely pay more to have an assigned seat from the balcony vs. being in a standing room only packed floor.

I'm 35, far from old, and would pay more for a reserved seat.

[sonnyboy11]

35? People live to be that old? Damn.






... see you in the balcony.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

But you guys are old souls

[suprefan]

So nobody misses em.

Atoms For Peace

24th Sept Liacouras Center Philadelphia PA. USA
27th Sept Barclays Center New York NY. USA
30th Sept Patriot Center Fairfax VA. USA
2nd Oct UIC Pavilion Chicago, IL. USA
16th Oct Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles. USA
17th Oct Santa Barbara Bowl Santa Barbara, CA. USA

[Spooks]

So nobody misses em.

Atoms For Peace

24th Sept Liacouras Center Philadelphia PA. USA
27th Sept Barclays Center New York NY. USA
30th Sept Patriot Center Fairfax VA. USA
2nd Oct UIC Pavilion Chicago, IL. USA
16th Oct Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles. USA
17th Oct Santa Barbara Bowl Santa Barbara, CA. USA

Noooo! ACL both weekends likely?

[suprefan]

Probably. And looks like Treasure Island in San Francisco is also in play.

[Spooks]

Probably. And looks like Treasure Island in San Francisco is also in play.

True. Lack of SF date = Treasure Island (http://www.treasureislandfestival.com/) which takes place Oct 19-20. But I remember the line-up for that festival being terrible last year...

[sickveggie]

July 29, 2013 - System of a Down @ Hollywood Bowl

[Spooks]

Kings of the Mic Tour: LL COOL J with Ice Cube, Public Enemy, and De La Soul tour dates coming soon...

[shakermaker113]

True. Lack of SF date = Treasure Island (http://www.treasureislandfestival.com/) which takes place Oct 19-20. But I remember the line-up for that festival being terrible last year...

Treasure Island has had some fantastic lineups in the past. the last couple of years left something to be desired. who knows how this year will turn out. Atoms for Peace is certainly a good start.

[theklein25]

For all those who want to get laid:

Goo Goo Dolls
Matchbox Twenty
Gibson Amphitheater July 17
Verizon Wireless Irvine July 20

[bmack86]

Get laid by chicks stuck in the 90s. Bonin' Blossom.

[Spooks]

For all those who want to get laid:

Goo Goo Dolls
Matchbox Twenty
Gibson Amphitheater July 17
Verizon Wireless Irvine July 20

Geez! Those two bands are still around and playing amphitheaters? I don't know what's worse: that tour or this tour....

Under The Sun Tour feat. Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon & Fastball

[Zafocaine]

I'd go just to see Sugar Ray.

[xuclarockerx]

Kings of the Mic Tour: LL COOL J with Ice Cube, Public Enemy, and De La Soul tour dates coming soon...

So basically what they did to close out the Grammys?

[TheClaw]

July 29, 2013 - System of a Down @ Hollywood Bowl

What a strange venue for them.

[woogie846]

July 29, 2013 - System of a Down @ Hollywood Bowl

LOL

[heart cooks brain]

So basically what they did to close out the Grammys?

auto-fail for admitting you watched the grammys.