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Gear / Technical Help => Ask The Tapers => Topic started by: razorboy on September 04, 2009, 10:54:41 AM
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hi all,
first post here... this isn't a technical question, but i was wondering if there was a thread or database somewhere that offered information on venues in regards to security, policies, sweet spots, past experiences, etc. i'm going to be taping next month, and i'm torn between a milwaukee show at the pabst theater or a chicago show, which may be at a brand-new venue (lincoln hall).
i would assume a brand-new venue (show in question would be the first one there ever) would be more of a challenge security-wise, and sound would be a bit of a wild card. with that in mind, how is the pabst in milwaukee?
thanks for your help,
john
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http://taperssection.com/index.php/board,32.0.html
also try the team boards.
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sorry - welcome to the idiot newbie
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Venue thread is further down on the page.
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,69709.0.html
Pabst just has ticket takers and very limited security. Just a matter of securing a nice seat and pulling a good tape from the floor of the theater. It's one of my favorite venues to see a concert.
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cool... thanks. the show i'm looking at (hope sandoval) is listed as "lower level", so i assume that means just the floor will be open? and it is listed as GA, which is unusal for a seated venue... any insight there?
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cool... thanks. the show i'm looking at (hope sandoval) is listed as "lower level", so i assume that means just the floor will be open? and it is listed as GA, which is unusal for a seated venue... any insight there?
I would repost in the venue thread with the name of the venue in title - actually, more specifically, see if there is an existing relatively new thread and post there.
Also, another thing to keep in mind is that discussion of "stealth" recording methods - including such things as security procedures like patdowns, can be a sensitive subject on here. If you want that type of information, it's best to invite people to send you a PM (private message) or email in your post.
Things like the general attitude of security (i.e., are they ball busting about everything) and whether or not they will, say, give you a hard time about setting up an open taping setup like a mic stand is of course fine.
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cool... thanks. the show i'm looking at (hope sandoval) is listed as "lower level", so i assume that means just the floor will be open? and it is listed as GA, which is unusal for a seated venue... any insight there?
That'll mean the balcony will not be open. Pabst won't pull seats out, at least I don't think they do. Get there when doors open and stake out your seat, center, halfway back on the floor.
The nice thing about a GA show is you may be able to move if you get some chatty neighbors.
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understood - thanks again guys.
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I've taped at the Pabst from the 6th row DFC. Anywhere from that approximate location back 5 or 6 rows should sound pretty nice. Hope your tapes turned out good.
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cool... thanks. the show i'm looking at (hope sandoval) is listed as "lower level", so i assume that means just the floor will be open? and it is listed as GA, which is unusal for a seated venue... any insight there?
Isn't this the girl from Mazzy Star? I had no idea she was still making music/touring. I sure hope she comes to NC. One of the most intriguing artists of the early/mid 90's, IMO.
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^Nevermind, looks like ATL is the best I could hope for. Don't think I have the time/money for a trip to ATL in October. :(