Looks like DT will be down the road from me in Berkeley at the Community Theater-- See all of you there!
Dream Theater in San Francisco!- July 28th
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Bear
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in San Francisco? I actually don't like that place after seeing G3 there. No food, no drink...To bad it wasn't at the Fillmore or somewhere in the city...
Bear
Bear
longshot9
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Yeah, i'm with bear on this one. I'll still go, but it's a shame it's not at a place that sells beer & food. But, this place does have a great stage and sound.
SharkBlack
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I just remember almost dying from heat stroke when I saw Tool and King Crimson there in the middle of summer a few years ago... It was fricken hot in there!!
PMA
Prog Rock/Metal Head
sharward
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I did some research on the venue... Here's what several people are saying about the place.
One item of note is that it's about 50% larger than The Warfield, which is where they have played the last few times they've come to town.
One item of note is that it's about 50% larger than The Warfield, which is where they have played the last few times they've come to town.
sharward
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Bear
Got Shred??
I wouldn't go as far as to say its 50% bigger than the Warfield, maybe 20%..I'll take the Warfield any day over the Berkley Community though!
Bear
Actually-- it is significantly bigger than the Warfield-- it holds 3500 people-- the upstairs balcony is pretty big as well-- Im going to have to smuggle my flask in to make this worthwhile!
Bear
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So yeah The Warfield holds 2250, so the BCT holds 3500, so its like 35% bigger 
They need to serve booze there and food..Oh shit I don't think it matter much, I have two friends bands that are on the bill, hmmmmm!!!
Bear
They need to serve booze there and food..Oh shit I don't think it matter much, I have two friends bands that are on the bill, hmmmmm!!!
Bear
sharward
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Dudes, it's simple math really:
3,500 ÷ 2,250 = ~1.55, therefore >55% larger occupancy, hence my "about 50% larger" comment.
I'm a wimp when it comes to heat... I felt like I was dying back in 2003 when Dream Theater / Queensrÿche / Fates Warning played outdoors in Sacramento at The Cove (Cal Expo fairgrounds). It was over a hundred degrees and we were all wilting!
This should be a great show though. Wow, 2007 is shaping up to be one of the best (if not the best) years for live prog rock/metal performances in Northern California - and you, David, and company, are in no small way responsible for much of that!
3,500 ÷ 2,250 = ~1.55, therefore >55% larger occupancy, hence my "about 50% larger" comment.
I'm a wimp when it comes to heat... I felt like I was dying back in 2003 when Dream Theater / Queensrÿche / Fates Warning played outdoors in Sacramento at The Cove (Cal Expo fairgrounds). It was over a hundred degrees and we were all wilting!
This should be a great show though. Wow, 2007 is shaping up to be one of the best (if not the best) years for live prog rock/metal performances in Northern California - and you, David, and company, are in no small way responsible for much of that!
Bear
Got Shred??
Well if it is 50% larger it doesn't seem that way to me, maybe its the balcony? The Warfield just seems huge, I guess its all about the greenbacks, in my opinion its a bad choice for a event like this to be held at...I am going to go to this show anyways but not because of Dream Theater, I have seen them 16 times and well I am pretty DTed out...I am going for Into Eternity & Redemption....
Bear
Bear
i am fabio
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Into Eternity =
I am looking forward to this show very much. First off I have only seen DT one other time live and am very stoked that I will be seeing them again in the near future. And Into Eternity is going to slay! So let me get this straight.....DT, Redemption, and IE one night.......followed by my personal all time favorites, SYMPHONY X! Wow! Gonna be sweet.
Anyone know who will be playing along with SX on the 29th?
I am looking forward to this show very much. First off I have only seen DT one other time live and am very stoked that I will be seeing them again in the near future. And Into Eternity is going to slay! So let me get this straight.....DT, Redemption, and IE one night.......followed by my personal all time favorites, SYMPHONY X! Wow! Gonna be sweet.
Anyone know who will be playing along with SX on the 29th?
Valarien
Member
I'll be catching them down here in LA. Dream Theater, Redemption, Into Eternity - going to be great show!
sharward
Member
I just bought my tickets! My wife and I, along with two good friends, will be in Row K, seats 51/53/55/57. My buddy from work and his wife will be in row P, seats 2/4.
I'd like to try to get a pre-show dinner gathering organized, so if anyone with ideas for a good place to get together near the venue, do tell!
I'd like to try to get a pre-show dinner gathering organized, so if anyone with ideas for a good place to get together near the venue, do tell!
sharward
Member
Bump!
If you're going to this show, post your seat numbers and whether you're interested in a pre-show meet-up.
There may also be opportunities for ridesharing.
--Keith
If you're going to this show, post your seat numbers and whether you're interested in a pre-show meet-up.
There may also be opportunities for ridesharing.
--Keith
i am fabio
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Valarien
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sharward
Member
Sweaty indeed!
I went to all three California shows -- San Diego and Universal City were the others.
The show at Universal City was the best in my opinion -- great room and great ventilation!
I went to all three California shows -- San Diego and Universal City were the others.
The show at Universal City was the best in my opinion -- great room and great ventilation!
SharkBlack
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Universal Amphitheater or whatever they are calling it now (Gibson Amphitheater I think?) is one of my favorite venues. I've seen so many great shows there...
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