putainfromage Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 two weeks! who here's going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunar1126 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 MEEEEEEEE!! :lol: :cool: First Coldplay concert! I'm counting down the days...no, scratch that, THE MINUTES! :wink3: :P Where are you sitting putainfromage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunar1126 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Ok, this is pretty hideous, but I made us a little countdown (not like we'd forget, but ya know... :rolleyes:)Â http://www.MakeACountdown.com?id=144844 <-- down to the very second! ;)Â YAY!! :DÂ I think I'm just going to set that counter as my homepage until the concert, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putainfromage Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 oh my god, that's awesome! section 127, row 19 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunar1126 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Right on. :) I'm at section 115, row 8. I think I'll be directly opposite you! :lol: How big is the Key Arena? Are our seats good?  That's the correct stage set up, right? Oh lookie, 13d 11h 9m to go! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putainfromage Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 lmao i think our tickets are pretty good! i had seats in section 207 for paul mccartney and this will be so much better! I CAN'T WAIT OMG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Chris Martin Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 You guys are so lucky its this close! My concerts arent until march! I can't wait to hear your reviews!  by the way.. do you think one of you could take a picture of the stage set up before the concert? im really curious as to how its gonna look!! Thanks so much kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maj039 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 yup i cant wait till vancouver !! i will take lots of pictures ! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putainfromage Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 i'll try to take pictures of everything that's newer than the first leg, like the merchandise and all that too! i really can't wait. this is so exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason41483 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I'm going, section 214 row 3...perfect view from the 2nd level. For those who haven't been to Key Arena, the views are great and it feels smaller and more intimate when it's sold out. The sound quality is amazing and the lighting and lasers are spectacular. If you're on the 2nd level, the view is great from there, i was in 214 row 6 for the Foo Fighters/Weezer show 3 months ago. Sidenote: Go upstairs to the 2nd level for merchandise. Do NOT bother to wait in the line right inside the main entrance facing the fountain, it will take you at least 30 minutes there but less than 5 minutes upstairs. I'm speaking from experience when I went to the Foo Fighters/Weezer show, and that crowd turnout was about 85%. I expect Coldplay to be 95%+ turnout. Just a heads up...I called Key Arena and was told that cameras are not allowed into the show, so HIDE THEM ON YOUR WAY IN!!![/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcoowtje Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 OMG I can't tell you how jealous I am right now, last night I dreamed of getting tickets to a coldplay show but they won't come to europe for a long time i think :angry: :( but he now it's your turn again, I hope you guys have the best evening in your life!!!! greetz from holland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunar1126 Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 11 Days 5 Hours 48 Minutes & 29 Seconds to go guys!!! :DÂ Hello Remcoowtje! Hopefully Coldplay will make it over to your neck of the woods soon. :) Greetings from Oregon, usa. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunar1126 Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 For those who haven't been to Key Arena, the views are great and it feels smaller and more intimate when it's sold out. Â Sidenote: Go upstairs to the 2nd level for merchandise. Â Just a heads up...I called Key Arena and was told that cameras are not allowed into the show, so HIDE THEM ON YOUR WAY IN!!![/b]Â Thanks Jason for the tips!! Just wondering, what happens if security does catch you with a camera? They better not confiscate it for good! :stunned: Where do you suggest hiding it? I thought they do bag searches... :/Â Also, the concert starts at 7:30.....what time do you all plan on getting there? And for those who are familiar with the area, are there some hotels within walking distance of the stadium? I researched online and found Best Western, Travel lodge, Quality Inn, etc.....but it's hard to tell how close they are from Key Arena. :confused: A little insider info would be much appreciated. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason41483 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Fiona Apple goes on stage at 7:30, so you ought to be in your seat by then if you want to see her perform. She'll probably play for 40-45 minutes, and with another 30 to 40 minutes for Coldplay's stage and equipment to set up, Coldplay will come on around 8:45 to 9 if I'm adding up right. Security check takes 15 minutes to wait in line, parking or walking takes another 10 to 15 minutes. And if you're driving from anywhere south of Seattle, you ought to leave around 5:30 to beat traffic. My dad is dropping my sister off at my university, since I get out of class at 6...then we're driving over to the arena which is only 15 minutes away. I suggest being in your seat by 7:20 if you want to see both Fiona & Coldplay. And don't drink a lot of liquids...the girls bathroom lines were really long from what I saw. If you plan on getting merchandise, you should get there sooner...and use the upstairs merchandise stands, probably the Northwest corner of the stadium is the one least used. As far as hotels go, I don't know much about where the hotels are in the area...I don't usually pay attention to that. As far as cameras....if you're a girl and have the cleavage, hide it in your shirt, haha. I doubt they're going to do strict searches being that the Coldplay crowd is pretty mellow. At the Foo/Weezer show, I got a full body pat down...cause those bands have rowdy fans.  I'm going to tuck my digital camera down the front of my jeans, between my jeans and boxers...and slip my belt through the camera string so my camera dangles between my legs...it's hardly noticeable. Then when I get inside, I'm going into the bathroom to a stall to pull it out. I'm not sure how strict they're going to be during the show...they have security people at every seating entrance. Just be cautious when pulling it out, and be careful with your flash if you're near security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliasfan13 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 My brother's going. @jason41483, my brother also went to the Foo Fighters concert. He thought it was the greatest concert ever. I still don't get my brother's going to Coldplay a second time. He says "They're not even that good!" but he claims he's going for Fiona Apple. :lol: :rolleyes: For my concert at the Shoreline (in Mountain View, CA) Coldplay came on at like 9:30. Sooo laaatee! Black Mountain was horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason41483 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Black Mountain could go down as the worst opening act ever, they were awful at White River. This is my 2nd time seeing Coldplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putainfromage Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 they weren't that bad from were i was, but i like long soloy stoner shit like that. :rolleyes: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korrie Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 HELLO EVERYONE, NEW TO THIS MESSAGEBOARD. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND PEOPLE WHO ARE IN SEATTLE AND ARE GOING TO THE KEY ARENA SHOW. I HAVE LOVED COLDPLAY FOR A LONG TIME, AND JUST SAW THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME AT WHITE RIVER IN AUGUST. IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE. I WON THE TICKETS OFF OF 1077 THE END. DOES ANYONE LISTEN TO 1077? HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWEST COLDPLAY CONTEST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putainfromage Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 yes, i've been calling in every chance i get for that contest! i hope some fans are winning, because i'm sure as hell not :cry: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreads3213 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 i saw coldplay at white river and i didnt think black mountain was that bad but it was weird because nobody was there because of the traffic problems. i hope the show at the key arena isn't exactly the same and that they mix up the set and screen show a bit. i too have been trying to win the tickets to the pre-show but i'm doubtful that i'll get them. i was able to get seats on the floor and in row 30 :D so happy one question for people that have gone to shows at the key before, would you say it's worth it to get the parking at 1st avenue north for $12 or just wing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunar1126 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hey guys, ONE WEEK to go!! Come on, we need to start a pre-concert party in here!!!  :jester: :juggle: :drummer:  6 days, 21 hours, 0 mins to go! :D Since I'm traveling up from Oregon, I'll be missing two days of school, but I don't need to delve into the reasons why it will be worth it. ;) :wink3:  Just wondering, what is Fiona Apple's (opening act) music like? I don't think I'm familiar with any of her songs... Pop, folk, rock? Nooo clue. Hi dreads, I see you are new around here, so welcome! Good luck with the radio contest. Wish upon a lucky star and you could be the winner! :D Sry I can't help you with your parking concerns. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreads3213 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 ah yes thank you lunar and i've heard fiona apple's new cd it's alright kinda weird not really my style. it's been getting either really good reviews or really bad reviews so it seems to be you either love it or hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason41483 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Imagine a hybrid of Alanis Morissette/Sheryl Crow/Norah Jones...but with a darker sound, and you sort of have Fiona Apple. It's hard to pin her sound to any other artist...I'm not into her music, but I know she's talented. As for parkingThere is a big parking lot on the area enclosed by Mercer, 5th, Broad, and Harrison. On the map...that would be the space enclosed by those streets to the right of the star (the star is "Seattle Center"). Parking should be $10 for 2 person carload, $8 for 3 person carload or more. Taking a right out of the north exit of the lot takes you onto Mercer St., which goes straight to I-5 north & south entrances. I parked in the 5th Ave. lot during the Foo/Weezer show, and I was in the stall next to the exit...pretty easy to leave quickly. [/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreads3213 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 thanks a lot for the info that sounds like an awesome place to park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedlogic Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Hey! I'm going! Section 115, so I will be pretty close to that person in 113...yea...it's gonna rock so much...I really hope someone gets a good recording! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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