bulltproof
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- Jun 30, 2011
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I'll give my review of the complete Chicago show.
First... I contacted the Stadium last week to make sure my camera would be allowed in. Kevin Walsh contacted me back via email. He said the lens must be shorter than 3 inches. He further stated that if anyone had a problem with it, to print the email and he would handle any issues the day of.
I asked him where we line up. He told me the south entrance.
I asked him a bunch of other questions, and he responded to all of them.
He was very friendly. He was very helpful.
I decided to visit Soldier Field on Sunday night. That's when I met a woman named Stacy. She was looking for "someone with the list". I thought it was too early for a list, but went with it.
After an hour of us searching we found 2 people under a second overpass. Clearly they were hiding.
Why would they be hiding?
Because Soldier Field is now property of Chicago Parks Systems. Chicago Parks Systems states that they close at 11pm. Anyone on the premises after 11pm is subject to arrest.
I asked the people that were doing the list some questions.
Who are you? Just fans
How many people are on the list? 78 so far
How will you enforce the list? Once security sees how organized we are they will be cool with it
What time do we meet? On Tuesday at 4:30 or there about
I thought security would ticket you if you were here before 6? Oh, we won't be on the property. We will be wandering around.
I contacted Kevin Walsh again.
His reply:Last concert a fan started a number wrist banding system. That did not work out real well for the fan. We have police ready to issue tickets prior to 6 a m. The only system that we will honor is the system that we will implement. If someone tells you are 79 and you come # 7. You are # 7 in our plan. We have Stadium rules and we follow them. That is the bottom line. If the fan club creates internal drama that is on the fan club and not us. But we will use OUR plan.
I contacted the North and South parking garages. The North one said we can come in at 5am. South one said 1pm. I went to the North one at 5am. Got to the line, and was told I missed roll call at 4:30, so I was kicked out. I was MAD! They told me if I talked to those around me I could possibly get my spot back, but they would do nothing to enforce it.
The people after me said sure. (thanks guys)
My thoughts on "the list".
The list gestapo were assholes.
LET PEOPLE KNOW THERE IS A LIST!
MAKE THE PROCESS LEGAL! Why should I risk a ticket/arrest for YOUR choice in making a list? I am attending law school. Do I want trespassing on my record? HELL NO!
BE FRIENDLY!
Once in the GA line everyone around me was cool. I was next to U2BROTHR. He was good to talk to. Very polite. Stacy and the other people I had the pleasure to meet... very cool.
The crew at Jimmy John's... awesome! Good food and fast delivery!
Once we were scanned and got to que for the stadium, everyone was pushing and running. Out of the 100 that were first, I was last. No problem, the venue allows enough room for at least 100 to get a rail spot. NOPE!
Once we got to the rail, the first ones had saved spots for people with 200-300 numbers.
ASSHOLES
The wait for Interpol was loooooong. I couldn't make out half of what they were singing. BUT they had a good driving beat. This will be a record I will buy. I'm sure I will like it.
U2 exceeded my expectations. Their choice in a setlist was very good.
They played and performed for the audience.
I DON'T CARE HOW MUCH THEY STUMBLED ON AN IMPROMPTU SONG!
It was great.
The band made all the BULLSHIT I had to endure with some GA "fans" almost not exist. Almost.
Ok... it's not complete. But after writing all this, I just got a bad taste in my mouth
First... I contacted the Stadium last week to make sure my camera would be allowed in. Kevin Walsh contacted me back via email. He said the lens must be shorter than 3 inches. He further stated that if anyone had a problem with it, to print the email and he would handle any issues the day of.
I asked him where we line up. He told me the south entrance.
I asked him a bunch of other questions, and he responded to all of them.
He was very friendly. He was very helpful.
I decided to visit Soldier Field on Sunday night. That's when I met a woman named Stacy. She was looking for "someone with the list". I thought it was too early for a list, but went with it.
After an hour of us searching we found 2 people under a second overpass. Clearly they were hiding.
Why would they be hiding?
Because Soldier Field is now property of Chicago Parks Systems. Chicago Parks Systems states that they close at 11pm. Anyone on the premises after 11pm is subject to arrest.
I asked the people that were doing the list some questions.
Who are you? Just fans
How many people are on the list? 78 so far
How will you enforce the list? Once security sees how organized we are they will be cool with it
What time do we meet? On Tuesday at 4:30 or there about
I thought security would ticket you if you were here before 6? Oh, we won't be on the property. We will be wandering around.
I contacted Kevin Walsh again.
His reply:Last concert a fan started a number wrist banding system. That did not work out real well for the fan. We have police ready to issue tickets prior to 6 a m. The only system that we will honor is the system that we will implement. If someone tells you are 79 and you come # 7. You are # 7 in our plan. We have Stadium rules and we follow them. That is the bottom line. If the fan club creates internal drama that is on the fan club and not us. But we will use OUR plan.
I contacted the North and South parking garages. The North one said we can come in at 5am. South one said 1pm. I went to the North one at 5am. Got to the line, and was told I missed roll call at 4:30, so I was kicked out. I was MAD! They told me if I talked to those around me I could possibly get my spot back, but they would do nothing to enforce it.
The people after me said sure. (thanks guys)
My thoughts on "the list".
The list gestapo were assholes.
LET PEOPLE KNOW THERE IS A LIST!
MAKE THE PROCESS LEGAL! Why should I risk a ticket/arrest for YOUR choice in making a list? I am attending law school. Do I want trespassing on my record? HELL NO!
BE FRIENDLY!
Once in the GA line everyone around me was cool. I was next to U2BROTHR. He was good to talk to. Very polite. Stacy and the other people I had the pleasure to meet... very cool.
The crew at Jimmy John's... awesome! Good food and fast delivery!
Once we were scanned and got to que for the stadium, everyone was pushing and running. Out of the 100 that were first, I was last. No problem, the venue allows enough room for at least 100 to get a rail spot. NOPE!
Once we got to the rail, the first ones had saved spots for people with 200-300 numbers.
ASSHOLES
The wait for Interpol was loooooong. I couldn't make out half of what they were singing. BUT they had a good driving beat. This will be a record I will buy. I'm sure I will like it.
U2 exceeded my expectations. Their choice in a setlist was very good.
They played and performed for the audience.
I DON'T CARE HOW MUCH THEY STUMBLED ON AN IMPROMPTU SONG!
It was great.
The band made all the BULLSHIT I had to endure with some GA "fans" almost not exist. Almost.
Ok... it's not complete. But after writing all this, I just got a bad taste in my mouth