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Bruce Springsteen General Discussion Thread

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    #722
    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,809 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Forster wrote: »
    Got a text from someone who is in line. They were handing out pit numbers around 450 after 9 o clock this morning.

    How many fit in the pit? 4 or 5k?


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    #723
    eh i dunno
    Registered Users Posts: 12,050 ✭✭✭✭eh i dunno


    Going straight from work so anyone know if i can get food in the RDS? Was there in 08/09 and cant remember any food :confused:


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    #724
    jay gatsby
    Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭jay gatsby


    eh i dunno wrote: »
    Going straight from work so anyone know if i can get food in the RDS? Was there in 08/09 and cant remember any food :confused:


    Yes there will be food in there, outside the ptich area, will be expensive of course but you'll get something.

    Red route is definitely on Simmonscourt road - after that I can't help ya


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    #725
    the_doctor199
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭the_doctor199


    Burning Eclipse wrote: »
    I'm wondering as well. I wasn't overly close to the stage, but no problems where I was too! I have heard mixed reports however, so there must have been areas with poor sound.
    dixiefly wrote: »
    How far back were you? We were about half way between the stage and the sound mixing setup and never noticed any sound issue.

    I was just behind the golden circle, at the first speaker stacks. I had some friends who floated around the back and they all said the sound was bang on so it was a real strange one that it was so low up front.


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    #726
    Tom Joad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,134 ✭✭✭Tom Joad


    Really looking forward to tonight - Anyone else have the feeling this could be a farewell tour - I know he usually plays long gigs but close to four hours is unreal :D

    Wonder will the opening song be who'll stop the rain??


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    #727
    big_show
    Registered Users Posts: 623 ✭✭✭big_show


    Just to confirm, the last time i was there for a Springsteen gig we queued in the courtyard across the road behind the stage and came in an entrance just to the left of the stage, is the same this year?


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    #728
    NIBBS
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    are they going to enforce the "No Cameras" thing this time around as they do have it on the poster ?


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    #729
    Burning Eclipse
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    I'm so jealous of you all. Was trying to figure out a way to get to one of the RDS gigs (after Hyde Park) but stupid work is getting in the way.

    Enjoy it everyone!!


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    #730
    SerialComplaint
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    Tom Joad wrote: »
    Really looking forward to tonight - Anyone else have the feeling this could be a farewell tour
    He seems to have more energy on stage now than he did in his middle-age. Mind you, from reading Clarence's book 'Big Man', it seemed that there was more medics in the road crew than roadies, given the age of the band. I think Nils has bad knee or leg problems, and needs a lot of support to keep him out there for the gigs.
    Tom Joad wrote: »
    Wonder will the opening song be who'll stop the rain??


    Nope - no clouds over Dublin this evening. Rain will come in overnight, after we've all gone home.
    http://www.met.ie/forecasts/5day-ireland.asp


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    #731
    Furious-Red
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 14,951 Mod ✭✭✭✭Furious-Red


    SerialComplaint wrote: »
    He seems to have more energy on stage now than he did in his middle-age. Mind you, from reading Clarence's book 'Big Man', it seemed that there was more medics in the road crew than roadies, given the age of the band. I think Nils has bad knee or leg problems, and needs a lot of support to keep him out there for the gigs.



    Nope - no clouds over Dublin this evening. Rain will come in overnight, after we've all gone home.
    http://www.met.ie/forecasts/5day-ireland.asp

    You better be right ;)


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    #732
    Tom Joad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,134 ✭✭✭Tom Joad


    SerialComplaint wrote: »
    He seems to have more energy on stage now than he did in his middle-age. Mind you, from reading Clarence's book 'Big Man', it seemed that there was more medics in the road crew than roadies, given the age of the band. I think Nils has bad knee or leg problems, and needs a lot of support to keep him out there for the gigs.


    Nope - no clouds over Dublin this evening. Rain will come in overnight, after we've all gone home.
    http://www.met.ie/forecasts/5day-ireland.asp

    Yeah Bruce's energy is still phenomenal and I can still see him touring and performing for a few more years yet - maybe like the Seeger sessions, but think this could be a farewell tour from the E Street band. The last time they played Dublin, Bruce mentioned a hip-op for Nils I think..

    Hopefully weather stays clear


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    #733
    jossnjuice
    Registered Users Posts: 780 ✭✭✭jossnjuice


    The Nal wrote: »
    How many fit in the pit? 4 or 5k?

    it was 5k on the WOAD tour AFAIK.


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    #734
    jossnjuice
    Registered Users Posts: 780 ✭✭✭jossnjuice


    http://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/lucy-jones-who-wants-to-listen-to-bruce-springsteen-for-three-hours-and-forty-minutes-anyyway-3171967.html

    Ms Jones clearly doesnt understand.


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    #735
    nxbyveromdwjpg
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    Forster wrote: »
    Got a text from someone who is in line. They were handing out pit numbers around 450 after 9 o clock this morning.

    They're doing that? What time do you they stop giving out the numbers? And what time do you have to be back to actually get in to get your pit wristband?

    Can I drive from work to the RDS, get a number, and then come back after work and get into the pit - is what I'm wondering.


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    #736
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    Tom McCormack ‏@tommymcc321 At number 835 now so first 1,000 will be gone unless you're here . Great buzz !

    from Dublin City, Dublinfrom Dublin City, DublinReply


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    #737
    spiralism
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    Dunno have i ever looked forward to a gig as much. 25th gig including the likes of u2 and oasis and i fully expect it to be the best i've ever been to. Not only that but the best by a mile. Can't wait for tomorrow! :D


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    #738
    Jerichoholic
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    jossnjuice wrote: »
    http://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/lucy-jones-who-wants-to-listen-to-bruce-springsteen-for-three-hours-and-forty-minutes-anyyway-3171967.html

    Ms Jones clearly doesnt understand.

    My God what a miserable wench.


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    #739
    EyesClosed
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    Jerichoholic wrote: »
    My God what a miserable wench.

    the longer the better, and yes I have seen a band play for 4 hours, and no I didn't get bored, even my mates who didn't know the music that well, where not bored. Also nobody is making you stay, if you want 2 hours, then leave after 2


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    #740
    NIBBS
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    darryn wrote: »
    the longer the better, and yes I have seen a band play for 4 hours, and no I didn't get bored, even my mates who didn't know the music that well, where not bored. Also nobody is making you stay, if you want 2 hours, then leave after 2

    It's part of the whole modern culture I guess - these people have short attention spans and can't seem to appreciate anything......sad really


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    #741
    That_Guy
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    NIBBS wrote: »
    It's part of the whole modern culture I guess - these people have short attention spans and can't seem to appreciate anything......sad really

    Even though I know fúck all Bruce songs, I'm looking forward to a 3 hour + set. I just don't wanna miss my last bus. :pac:


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    #742
    adrian522
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    "Never mind the danger that a breach of curfew could have led to the removal of their licence."

    The removal of a licence for a gig that was over?

    "Never mind the public health and safety concerns."

    wtf? Whose health was in danger by letting the lads finish their set? Who was in danger or unsafe?

    Seriously hope common sense will prevail tonight.


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    #743
    jossnjuice
    Registered Users Posts: 780 ✭✭✭jossnjuice


    Just got here now, and id reckon the pit Will be full within the next half hour. Never seen a q like it!!! Down around corners and the whole lot!! Basically right back behind the indoor venue!!!


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    #744
    nxbyveromdwjpg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,402 ✭✭✭nxbyveromdwjpg


    jossnjuice wrote: »
    Just got here now, and id reckon the pit Will be full within the next half hour. Never seen a q like it!!! Down around corners and the whole lot!! Basically right back behind the indoor venue!!!

    Can you get a photo?


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    #745
    Sideshow Mark
    Registered Users Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭Sideshow Mark


    Yes, if you're hoping to get into the pit you'll be disappointed if you're not in the queue already. Under no accounts should anyone try to join. Enjoy the day, have a few pints instead. In fact if you are at the end of the queue just leave now, you're wasting your time.


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    #746
    Count_Hook
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Count_Hook


    Jerichoholic wrote: »
    My God what a miserable wench.
    +1


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    #747
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,283 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Enjoy the gig guys - i'm kind of regretting telling my friends that I wouldn't go cos "I hardly know any Bruce Springsteen songs" - I reckon it'll be a great show - My brother is going tonight and my friends tomorrow night. I should have gone dammit:(....next time:)


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    #748
    muckwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 4,072 ✭✭✭muckwarrior


    Are the people queueing for days all going to the gig tonight or are there people in the queue for tomorrow's gig?


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    #749
    Sideshow Mark
    Registered Users Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭Sideshow Mark


    If you really want to queue go ahead,as you'lll be behind me now :)


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    #750
    AdMMM
    Registered Users Posts: 9,472 ✭✭✭AdMMM


    Any pictures from the queue yet?


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    #751
    trihead
    Registered Users Posts: 442 ✭✭trihead


    Although i'm not a Dave fanning fan he is broadcasting his show tonight from the RDS gig

    http://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/rteradiowebpage.html#type=radio&rii=1%3A%2D2%3A1554%3A17%2D07%2D2012%3A

    Not sure it I should listen to it as might spoil tomorrow night a small bit:)


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