2012-06-22 - The Fillmore - Detroit, MI

Pockets17red · April 20, 2012, 08:33:55 PM

Thought I should set up a thread for this date, especially since I am now going. I was going to go to the Cincinnati show, but I was able to get way better seats here! Got me and my friend going. Anyone else going? We are going to get there a couple hours ahead of door opening to get the best place in the pit. Hope we get to meet some DTFers while we wait or are hanging in the venue.

Attending
Pockets17red (+2)
Ultimetalhead
Blazinarps
zepp-head
gibbs1245

We are meeting up at Hockeytown Cafe at 4PM. It is right by the venue location. I will be wearing an Opeth - Still Life T-shirt and there will be two others in my group so we shouldn't be too hard to find. See you there!

Pockets17red · April 24, 2012, 02:55:22 PM

Bringing another friend who is open to prog and is more of a casual Dream Theater fan but definitely still likes them. 3 hour roadtrip!!

Ultimetalhead · May 10, 2012, 01:04:29 PM

I'll be there for sure. I wonder if Blazinarps is going.

Pockets17red · May 10, 2012, 06:03:08 PM

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on May 10, 2012, 01:04:29 PM
I'll be there for sure. I wonder if Blazinarps is going.

I hope we can get a decent amount of people for a meetup. Also hope to check a little bit of the area and go to a good restaurant for lunch.
Also will be getting in line early so we can get in the pit!

Ultimetalhead · May 10, 2012, 07:59:41 PM

I thought the Fillmore show was reserved seating. Is there a GA section?

Also, best place to go for lunch would be Hockeytown cafe. That place is the shit, and is most likely where I will be going before the show.

Pockets17red · May 10, 2012, 09:29:29 PM

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on May 10, 2012, 07:59:41 PM
I thought the Fillmore show was reserved seating. Is there a GA section?

Also, best place to go for lunch would be Hockeytown cafe. That place is the shit, and is most likely where I will be going before the show.

Well, the show is supposed to be reserved seating, but I looked up reviews about the venue and pretty much everyone has been saying that they clear out the first two sections of the chairs. I have also looked up pics as well. First come, first serve for that area apparently, but only if you have a ticket for that floor. People with balcony seats can't go down there.

I'll definitely check out the place on the net.

Ultimetalhead · May 11, 2012, 07:22:23 AM

Quote from: Pockets17red on May 10, 2012, 09:29:29 PM
Quote from: Ultimetalhead on May 10, 2012, 07:59:41 PM
I thought the Fillmore show was reserved seating. Is there a GA section?

Also, best place to go for lunch would be Hockeytown cafe. That place is the shit, and is most likely where I will be going before the show.

Well, the show is supposed to be reserved seating, but I looked up reviews about the venue and pretty much everyone has been saying that they clear out the first two sections of the chairs. I have also looked up pics as well. First come, first serve for that area apparently, but only if you have a ticket for that floor. People with balcony seats can't go down there.

I'll definitely check out the place on the net.

Well, that's very interesting. I'll certainly be there as early as necessary for that.

Blazinarps · May 23, 2012, 05:12:50 AM

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on May 10, 2012, 01:04:29 PM
I'll be there for sure. I wonder if Blazinarps is going.

Yes. New girl. Very excite.

Ultimetalhead · May 23, 2012, 07:23:13 AM

Sweet. Hopefully, we'll be spared crazy moshing bitches this time around.

Pockets17red · June 03, 2012, 01:10:59 PM

Have any idea on when you guys want to meet up for lunch?

Ultimetalhead · June 03, 2012, 06:41:37 PM

I guess it kind of depends on when I can get up there. I assume I'll be up there around 4-5.

Pockets17red · June 04, 2012, 05:18:27 AM

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on June 03, 2012, 06:41:37 PM
I guess it kind of depends on when I can get up there. I assume I'll be up there around 4-5.

That works for me. I was hoping that my group wouldn't have to leave early because we are going to be watching all the DVDs from "By A Thread" the night before so it will be quite the marathon and will need some sleep afterwards!

Ultimetalhead · June 04, 2012, 07:56:31 PM

I don't know what the fuck I'm going to do about By a Thread. I'm seeing Dream Theater in Cleveland the night it's projected to arrive. Probably won't be able to watch until Saturday or Sunday, depending on when I have to work.

Blazinarps · June 06, 2012, 04:10:23 PM

Where do you work now metalhead?

Ultimetalhead · June 06, 2012, 06:50:23 PM

I work at the Baymont Inn & Suites in Maumee. It's a pretty solid gig.

Blazinarps · June 06, 2012, 07:12:02 PM

Oh that's cool. I work on Reynolds Rd. just north of Heatherdown's. Pretty not so sweet gig. Just moved to Ann Arbor, will be looking for a job around here somewhere.

Ultimetalhead · June 06, 2012, 08:33:20 PM

That's awesome. Ann Arbor is my ultimate destination after I finish up at BG.

Ultimetalhead · June 07, 2012, 05:13:12 PM

Looks like I'm definitely going now. Just got 4th row seats.

Pockets17red · June 15, 2012, 08:50:30 AM

Should we set up a more concrete time for the meetup since it is a week away. I also would like to get in line before the doors open to see if we can get in the area that will be make into General Admission(Pit).

Ultimetalhead · June 15, 2012, 09:50:05 PM

I'm planning on getting there around 5.

Blazinarps · June 16, 2012, 04:31:36 PM

Based on last night's show, my perfect setlist would be:

Bridges
6:00
Outcry
This is the Life
The Root of All Evil
Lost not Forgotten
The Killing Hand (Say WHAT?!?)
Wait For Sleep
Surrounded
On The Backs Of Angels
War Inside My Head
The Test That Stumped Them All
The Spirit Carries On
Breaking All Illusions
== Encore Break ==
Metropolis, Pt. 1

Ultimetalhead · June 16, 2012, 05:42:34 PM

I'd be okay with that. The Killing Hand would be one hell of an odd choice though. I'd much prefer Take the Time.

zepp-head · June 18, 2012, 05:17:55 PM

Anyone mind if if I tag along for a meet up/lunch/general concert going experience? All three of my friends that were supposed to go bailed on me.

Progmetty · June 18, 2012, 05:39:15 PM

I considered going to Detroit just to see DT on my birthday but I'm too broke for the travel expenses.

Pockets17red · June 18, 2012, 05:54:19 PM

Quote from: zepp-head on June 18, 2012, 05:17:55 PM
Anyone mind if if I tag along for a meet up/lunch/general concert going experience? All three of my friends that were supposed to go bailed on me.

Might as well. The moore the merrier!

zepp-head · June 19, 2012, 07:42:02 PM

Very well then! So lunch at Hockeytown around 4ish/5ish?

Also my name is Brad in case some of you haven't been around since the old forum days. I'll wear a DT shirt if that will make things easier.

Ultimetalhead · June 19, 2012, 08:38:50 PM

Not sure if I'll make it to Hockeytown. If there's any chance of there being a few GA rows, I'd rather be chilling at the venue at 5 to try to get front row.

zepp-head · June 19, 2012, 09:30:30 PM

Have they changed the venue since last year? It used to be the majority of the main floor area was standing room.

Pockets17red · June 19, 2012, 10:10:03 PM

Quote from: zepp-head on June 19, 2012, 09:30:30 PM
Have they changed the venue since last year? It used to be the majority of the main floor area was standing room.

On Ticketmaster, they have the first two sections as seated, as well as the rest of the theater, but from what I've heard, and I guess from what you just said as well, is that they make it GA.

zepp-head · June 20, 2012, 04:36:20 PM

Yeah, this will be my fourth time seeing them at the Fillmore and the main floor has always been general admission.

Pockets17red · June 20, 2012, 05:44:09 PM

Quote from: zepp-head on June 20, 2012, 04:36:20 PM
Yeah, this will be my fourth time seeing them at the Fillmore and the main floor has always been general admission.

How early do you think we should get in line to get a good spot? My group will definitely need to eat before this though!

zepp-head · June 20, 2012, 06:42:20 PM

Depends how close you want to be. At the last show in Royal Oak (also general admission) I was in line around 6 I think when doors were at 730. I ended up being about 4-6 "rows" back, but my friend who showed up well after doors opened met me down there in the same spot without any problem (no pushing people out of the way to get the spot or anything, he just walked up). So basically, for me to get the spot I did, I wasted a lot of time in line.

I still recommend getting there pretty early however. Also make sure you pee beforehand, it can be difficult to fight for your spot back once you give it up.

And I would definitely be down for some chow before hand.

Ultimetalhead · June 20, 2012, 06:45:42 PM

I showed up to the Royal Oak show at 3, and they ended up letting the ticketmaster "Print your own tickets" people in first. I was pissed. But, I ended up getting into the first row anyway because of a really cool guy I met in line who saved me a spot.

Pockets17red · June 20, 2012, 08:58:22 PM

I didn't know Hockeytown Cafe was right by the venue! We should be fine eating there. We will be able to see what the line is like before we even get into the restaurant and can periodically check out the progress of the line. I think 5 should be good or maybe earlier if either of you are worried about waiting in line.

gibbs1245 · June 20, 2012, 09:05:00 PM

I'll definitely be there! Front row here I come!

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2012-06-22 - The Fillmore - Detroit, MI