OK Subhub's got sec. 18 tickets going for 65.00, this section just came up, I am seriously STILL saying that sec. 11 could be the sec. for the free tix, the seats have been taken since the tixs went up for sale??

give-aways[/color] are in the sort of 'obstructed' section 18, which here looks pretty much behind the stage....

 

 

 

....which is slightly a bummer, but you know, gift horse and all.....no complaining.

 

 

 

Well Kelly, nice shot of their booties:lol::sneaky::wink3: I don't think that will be the section.

Crap!! We need our IDs?! Or how does this work?!

 

First off when you printed your tickets out it has to be the same person who collects the tickets day of show, if you have a valid Id, drivers licence, or Birth certificate . Most people are taking their birth cert.

@MartinFan It's hot here! My high for today is 95 degrees and at night 67...but Los Angeles might be a little bit different. Hmm..well I'm only an hour away. :P However, I think Florida is more humid and still around the same temperature as here so it might not feel as hot for you here. Either way...I think you should wear something that you would feel cool in. I don't think you have to worry about it being cold here. :lol:

 

Edit: okay so I looked up the expected weather for the day.

Los Angeles:High 81°F,Overnight Low 64°F.

 

Seems like a nice day. :)

 

 

81 high low 64.... we bring out the jackets for that weather:P Thank-You for the info:kiss:

Well Kelly, nice shot of their booties:lol::sneaky::wink3: I don't think that will be the section.

 

I just thought of something, and it kinda make sense for the purpose of the free tickets:

 

Parts of the show are going to be filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live, a late night talk show and the tickets to taping of any type of show like that (Jay Leno, David Letterman) are given away, for free. I went to a taping of American Idol a few years back and the tickets were for free and I was simply a "space filler" because they didn't want any empty seats to show on camera.

 

This leads me to believe that the free tickets might have something to do with the taping of the show for T.V. Whether they are looking for seat fillers (which wouldn't make sense....all Coldplay shows always sell out) or looking for a large group of people for another reason, I don't know, but I really believe there is some correlation between the free tickets and the T.V taping. Don't get me wrong, Coldplay is a great band, but this concert is a benefit concert, and I find it hard to believe they would give away (and lose hundreds of dollars in donations) just to be nice. There has to be some relation to the T.V taping.

 

Sec. 18 would make sense because from a T.V perspective, they would want it to look like the entire venue is filled up, which means filling up seats that have no view of the stage at all. I could be totally wrong, but it makes sense in my head that the free tickets have something to do with the T.V taping.

After years of going to see Coldplay and hoping and dreaming... it's finally starting to sink in that in less than a week I might just finally get to hear Shiver live!!!!! And to top it off, I might just get to hear Moving to Mars!!!!!

I just thought of something, and it kinda make sense for the purpose of the free tickets:

 

Parts of the show are going to be filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live, a late night talk show and the tickets to taping of any type of show like that (Jay Leno, David Letterman) are given away, for free. I went to a taping of American Idol a few years back and the tickets were for free and I was simply a "space filler" because they didn't want any empty seats to show on camera.

 

This leads me to believe that the free tickets might have something to do with the taping of the show for T.V. Whether they are looking for seat fillers (which wouldn't make sense....all Coldplay shows always sell out) or looking for a large group of people for another reason, I don't know, but I really believe there is some correlation between the free tickets and the T.V taping. Don't get me wrong, Coldplay is a great band, but this concert is a benefit concert, and I find it hard to believe they would give away (and lose hundreds of dollars in donations) just to be nice. There has to be some relation to the T.V taping.

 

Sec. 18 would make sense because from a T.V perspective, they would want it to look like the entire venue is filled up, which means filling up seats that have no view of the stage at all. I could be totally wrong, but it makes sense in my head that the free tickets have something to do with the T.V taping.

 

 

It is a bit something like that. I went to one of their shows last year, Kelly Clarkson was the performer and it was at Hollywood and Highland here in L.A., and there were two different tickets. One from them, and the other from 1iota, the company that handles Jimmy Kimmel audience members, I got tickets to both but decided to stick with Samsung. Bad call, we were sadly at the back and 1iota members got in first :cry:. So yeah, I'm sure it's for the TV. I think Coldplay will play two songs for the taping of the show or something of the likes. Personally though, I think the tickets will be in the GA area.

 

Gah, still trying to get some tickets. :\ Hopefully, I'll finally get lucky and get some.

I just thought of something, and it kinda make sense for the purpose of the free tickets:

 

Parts of the show are going to be filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live, a late night talk show and the tickets to taping of any type of show like that (Jay Leno, David Letterman) are given away, for free. I went to a taping of American Idol a few years back and the tickets were for free and I was simply a "space filler" because they didn't want any empty seats to show on camera.

 

This leads me to believe that the free tickets might have something to do with the taping of the show for T.V. Whether they are looking for seat fillers (which wouldn't make sense....all Coldplay shows always sell out) or looking for a large group of people for another reason, I don't know, but I really believe there is some correlation between the free tickets and the T.V taping. Don't get me wrong, Coldplay is a great band, but this concert is a benefit concert, and I find it hard to believe they would give away (and lose hundreds of dollars in donations) just to be nice. There has to be some relation to the T.V taping.

 

Sec. 18 would make sense because from a T.V perspective, they would want it to look like the entire venue is filled up, which means filling up seats that have no view of the stage at all. I could be totally wrong, but it makes sense in my head that the free tickets have something to do with the T.V taping.

 

I"m not so sure. This Samsung Summer Krush Concert Series has been happening for years, and in the past the tickets have been free. It's also an event that happens all over the country, in small venues, with different bands. I don't think this is just for seat fillers for the tv show. If they wanted an "exclusive" for Jimmy Kimmel, they would record it outside his studio, like they have in the past. I think the Jimmy Kimmel appearance is just for publicity to get Coldplay "back" in the public eye, so to speak...

Section 18 on subhub wasn't there until recently, I think these are the 45.00 tickets, that were never released day of presale, there are about 30 something for sale mostly for 65.00.

Ticketmaster, yesterday had 45.00 tickets for sale, but you needed a promo code, not sure if they are still up, haven't check it today.

It's so funny to sit here and speculate each day, it's like we're all obsessed with Coldplay or something:lol:

81 high low 64.... we bring out the jackets for that weather:P Thank-You for the info:kiss:

 

You're welcome. :nice: haha I might take a jacket too. :P But I always end up taking it off. It gets so hot at concerts because of all the moving around I do. I expect it's like that for most people, well those who are very into the concert. :D

 

Also I checked today if $45 tix were still available on ticketmaster and they are no longer there.

I"m not so sure. This Samsung Summer Krush Concert Series has been happening for years, and in the past the tickets have been free. It's also an event that happens all over the country, in small venues, with different bands. I don't think this is just for seat fillers for the tv show. If they wanted an "exclusive" for Jimmy Kimmel, they would record it outside his studio, like they have in the past. I think the Jimmy Kimmel appearance is just for publicity to get Coldplay "back" in the public eye, so to speak...

 

Well, it's a Summer Krush concert, but how often has it been for the Grammy foundation? It's simple economics...why would the band reduce the amount of money to be donated to the Grammy foundation by giving away free tickets? Also note: they are checking ids and from i've read, there is an age limit, which goes in line with my theory of the free tickets being related to the T.V taping.

 

I guess we'll have to wait and see. It'd be awesome if the free tickets are in the GA area, but I don't see that happening. Who knows, lol...

I think the reason they extended the give-away is to fill up Sec. 18 ~which as of yesterday wasn't sold out.....It would definitely look weird on TV too if side shots of the band revealed empty seats.

 

Dianne, I certainly wouldn't sell those better seats of yours, I'd keep 'em until the free seat assignments are in your hands.;), then you can choose.

Well, it's a Summer Krush concert, but how often has it been for the Grammy foundation? It's simple economics...why would the band reduce the amount of money to be donated to the Grammy foundation by giving away free tickets? Also note: they are checking ids and from i've read, there is an age limit, which goes in line with my theory of the free tickets being related to the T.V taping.

 

I guess we'll have to wait and see. It'd be awesome if the free tickets are in the GA area, but I don't see that happening. Who knows, lol...

 

There is no age limit, according to someone in an earlier post, who emailed Summer Krush, just id. I think they're checking ids to prevent the sale of the free tickets. I've been to a few "ticketless" concerts lately where you have to show ids with tickets purchased from ticketmaster.

 

I'm just so excited. This might start to make up for that darn Tampa concert that I flew to, that was cancelled while I was In the air.

 

But now it will be a mini-Tampa, with Tracey and Kelly!

Does anyone know if they will play a regular set or just a few songs?

Does anyone know if they will play a regular set or just a few songs?

 

My god, I'm praying they do a full length set like all the festival shows.

Does anyone know if they will play a regular set or just a few songs?

 

I actually wrote to SSK a few days ago with this question since I will be traveling quite a distance and it is a benefit concert.

 

Here is their response, "We cannot speak to the duration of the show but expect it to be amazing."

Well, it's a Summer Krush concert, but how often has it been for the Grammy foundation? It's simple economics...why would the band reduce the amount of money to be donated to the Grammy foundation by giving away free tickets? Also note: they are checking ids and from i've read, there is an age limit, which goes in line with my theory of the free tickets being related to the T.V taping.

 

I guess we'll have to wait and see. It'd be awesome if the free tickets are in the GA area, but I don't see that happening. Who knows, lol...

 

 

 

I'm pretty sure Coldplay as a Band get a substantial check in the hands of Phil Harvey for their show, it's set and money doesn't come from them to be donated to the foundation, they have nothing to do with that, they get paid for the appearence, if they as a band want to donate anything they will.

 

There is no age limit to the free tickets, they just need ID we already checked.

 

I hope everyone can meet up, I am so excited, I work today, have the weekend off, then work Monday, then It's me, my Mp3 player full of Coldplay, American Airlines, and my Roadie Book...:D

Any ideas for a place to have a get together after the concert? Is there anything decent (and open late) that is walking distance?

 

Jason

there's this sandwich place in westwood about a 5-10 minute walk from the tennis center called Fat Sal's. now.. when I first saw this place I completely disregarded it because it looked like the typical hole-in-the-wall shack that served borderline edible food. but, when i heard about the menu I was interested. their specialty is sandwiches. but these are not your typical sandwiches. my favorite is called the Fat Jerry and it has cheese steak, bacon, chicken fingers, french fries, mozzarella sticks, and a fried egg all on a grilled hero. okay, it might sound disgusting, but it is actually really, really good. it is a little pricey ($10 per sandwich ~8 in. long) but it is really good, and unique. and it is open until 2am!

 

but, if the concert ends moderately early (10ish) there are a lot of places to eat around westwood (BJ's, CA pizza kitchen, yamato to name a few).

 

I go to UCLA so i know :)

:laugh3:

 

Wow, I can't even visualize that sandwich! All it's missing is some fried butter... :lol:

 

Thanks for the ideas though - sounds like we have some options then. I'd vote for any of those that are walkable... and I think part of it will depend on how many people are interested. Sounds like of those you mentioned, BJs would be the best for a large group as they can accommodate a lot of people with larger tables, etc.?

 

Jason

Hi everyone, so it will be later tonight or tomorrow before I get the list together. I will do it though! We are at Universal Studios today with out of state relatives. :)

so excited for this concert!

so excited for this concert!

 

Me, too!!!

I have a feeling that this will be an incredible show...

 

Jason

Everyone who is going, make sure to visit Diddy Rise Cookies near the campus if you have a sweet tooth :) Here is their yelp page!

 

http://www.yelp.com/biz/diddy-riese-cookies-los-angeles

 

The price is dirt cheap too considering the size of their cookies/portions :)