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jola 04-06-2007 05:22 PM

Starland Ballroom
 
I have a question. I've never been to the Starland Ballroom, but I'm going on Thursday to a concert. For those of you who have gone, is it worth it to buy StarParking, or should I just go regular parking?

qwikz28 04-06-2007 05:23 PM

regular parking.

Ian 04-06-2007 05:30 PM

what the F is starparking?

jola 04-06-2007 05:31 PM

That was quick. StarParking costs $15 through Ticketmaster and you don't have to wait for parking or on line to get in I think, but I'm not sure about that.

hardline_42 04-06-2007 06:00 PM

I just parked across the street last time I was there. Not one of my favorite venues.

BonzoHansen 04-06-2007 06:51 PM

Not worth it unless you need to park 5' from the door.

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Originally Posted by hardline_42 (Post 331087)
I just parked across the street last time I was there. Not one of my favorite venues.

You're crazy. :lol:

Velvet Revolver tix go on sale tomorrow.

The Fixer 04-06-2007 08:08 PM

I think the last time I was there was when I played a ska/punk show with Ground 46 (like 8 years ago!). We were on before Inspecter 7. Not a bad place to see a show, or play, and parking was easy I thought.

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 331111)

Velvet Revolver tix go on sale tomorrow.

Generally, I like those guys, but Weiland mutilated Van Halen's "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony a few weeks back. When the band was playing the intro, it almost sounded like VH on stage, until Weiland opened his mouth. :barf:

BonzoHansen 04-06-2007 08:55 PM

They were a bad pick for that.

iamsickofitall 04-06-2007 08:57 PM

waiting in line there sucks if it's cold out. they move way too slow to get people in the door. i would pay an extra 15 bucks only if it can get me in the door right away (which i doubt it does). otherwise stick with regular parking.

long live hunka bunka shows

jola 04-06-2007 09:43 PM

This is what it ways on the website:

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It's simple. When you buy a ticket to a Starland event, you have the option to purchase StarParking passes for an extra charge. Why purchase StarParking? Because a StarParking pass guarantees up-close parking for the purchaser's designated vehicle and line privileges for everyone in the vehicle. Line privileges doesn't mean you get in early or necessarily first. It does mean that you get in with the people at the front of the line - many of whom have been waiting for hours - regardless of when you arrive.

slugger27nj 04-07-2007 08:21 AM

Star Parking FTL! Definitely park across the street at the VFW, they only charge $5. Their parking lot is better, and the money goes to a cause. With Star Parking, they still pack you in like sardines, and their lot has more craters than the moon. Not sure what that Line Privelage deal is about...I've been there many times and have never waited on a line. In fact, they only have 2 lines anyway....one for ticket holders, and one for will call.

BonzoHansen 04-07-2007 08:31 AM

There is an entrance on the other side of the front, facing the building, it is on the left. Pass holders go in that door.

Knipps 04-07-2007 10:43 AM

do i need to say it?
just go w/ regular parking, get there a little early and there shouldn't be any problems

iamsickofitall 04-07-2007 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by slugger27nj (Post 331263)
I've been there many times and have never waited on a line.

you obviously have never seen a good band play there. when i went to see life of agony, i waited out there for over a half hour in temperatures below 25*

it was pretty similar when i saw bad religion there too.

hardline_42 04-07-2007 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by iamsickofitall (Post 331307)
you obviously have never seen a good band play there. when i went to see life of agony, i waited out there for over a half hour in temperatures below 25*

it was pretty similar when i saw bad religion there too.

If it was pre-Ugly-Kid-Joe Life of Agony, then it was worth it! Last time I was there I waited in line for about 45 minutes with my little sisters-in-law to see The Honorary Title, The New Amsterdams, Coheed and Cambria and Dashboard. It sucked, BTW (except THT).

transamkid 04-07-2007 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 331111)

Velvet Revolver tix go on sale tomorrow.

i love them, saw then at ozzfest, where r they playing

qwikz28 04-07-2007 05:23 PM

i saw lifehouse there and didnt even have to park across the street. it was a sold out show and i just got there a little early and had no problem. except that i got yelled at for running over a cone i didn't see. its a crappy venue.

BonzoHansen 04-07-2007 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by transamkid (Post 331380)
i love them, saw then at ozzfest, where r they playing

The Starland. :lol: Sold out in minutes.

I dunno, I like the Starland. It usualy sounds good, a lot of shows are on the cheap side, and its general adminssion. Compared to anything else in the area, what's markedly better?

qwikz28 04-07-2007 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 331387)
The Starland. :lol: Sold out in minutes.

I dunno, I like the Starland. It usualy sounds good, a lot of shows are on the cheap side, and its general adminssion. Compared to anything else in the area, what's markedly better?

PNC lawn seats?

slugger27nj 04-07-2007 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by iamsickofitall (Post 331307)
you obviously have never seen a good band play there. when i went to see life of agony, i waited out there for over a half hour in temperatures below 25*

Actually, the last 2 I saw were Danzig and Pappa Roach, both sold out. We usually don't get there 'til around 9:30-10 'cause I don't like standing for 4 hours watching bands I never heard of before. Don't get me wrong, a lot of times the opening bands are great, but 3 is just too much. I'd much rather see the headliners play longer.

BonzoHansen 04-07-2007 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by qwikz28 (Post 331390)
PNC lawn seats?

That's a joke, right? :-P I'd much rather be closer and have better sound.

Pre-game partying (weather permitting) at the PNC > all other venues, no doubt.

qwikz28 04-07-2007 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 331410)
That's a joke, right? :-P I'd much rather be closer and have better sound.

Pre-game partying (weather permitting) at the PNC > all other venues, no doubt.

i dont know, i like outdoor venues. i'm not a big fan of being cramped into a small place. i usually go with a blanket and claim a spot and enjoy the outdoors :)

BonzoHansen 04-07-2007 07:15 PM

I hear that. Just a different experience.

iamsickofitall 04-07-2007 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by slugger27nj (Post 331408)
Actually, the last 2 I saw were Danzig and Pappa Roach, both sold out. We usually don't get there 'til around 9:30-10 'cause I don't like standing for 4 hours watching bands I never heard of before. Don't get me wrong, a lot of times the opening bands are great, but 3 is just too much. I'd much rather see the headliners play longer.

gotcha...i always try to get in at least before the second band goes on

jola 04-13-2007 11:50 AM

I am so glad I asked for opinions here, cuz StarParking would have been a waste. Thanks people! And by the way, yea, Third Eye Blind is great.


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