21-Jul-09: Superpages.com Center, Dallas, TX - Tickets, Previews, Meetups, Reviews, Setlists, Photos/Videos

[Jenjie]

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Welcome to the thread for the above concert which can be used for all discussion prior to, during and after the gig.

One thread one concert - should hopefully keep everyone organised and up-to-date with Coldplay on the road.

Did you get tickets?
Are you looking for tickets?
Are you looking for ticket swaps?
Need help/directions on getting to the concert?
Not sure what the arrangements and rules are for the particular venue is?
Are you just bloody excited?
Do you have a review for the concert?
Did you take any pictures... share them here!

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North American tour announced
February 6, 2009 12:00 pm
Fourteen big dates in July/August confirmed

Good afternoon. We're very pleased to announce that Coldplay will be heading back to Canada and America for a 14-date tour in July and August. Tickets will be available from here. And the shows are as follows:

July
10th - Portland, OR - The Amphitheater at Clark County - on sale 14th Feb
11th - George, WA - The Gorge Amphitheatre� - on sale 14th Feb
13th - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre - on sale 14th Feb
16th - San Diego, CA - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - on sale 13th Feb
18th - Carson, CA� - Home Depot Center - on sale 21st Feb
21st - Dallas, TX - Superpages.com Center - on sale 14th Feb
22nd - Houston, TX� - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - on sale 21st Feb
24th -� Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - on sale14th Feb
25th - East Troy, WI -� Alpine Valley Music Theatre - on sale 14th Feb
29th - Toronto, ON - Venue TBC - on sale 13th Feb

August
3rd - Mansfield, MA -� Comcast Center - on sale 14th Feb
6th - Raleigh, NC -� Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion - on sale 13th Feb
7th - Charlotte, NC -� Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - on sale 13th Feb
9th - Tampa, FL� Ford Amphitheatre - on sale 21st Feb

By the way, voting for the Best Live Act at the Brits closes tomorrow evening - we'd be very much obliged if you'd vote for Coldplay (wherever you are). Click here to do so. Thanks.

Anchorman

Setlist

Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Yellow
Glass of Water
Cemeteries of London
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (Partial Techno Remix)
Talk (Partial Techno Remix)
Trouble (Chris Solo Piano)
Postcards From Far Away (Chris Solo Piano)
Viva La Vida
Lost!

Green Eyes (Acoustic)
Death Will Never Conquer (Acoustic, sung by Will)
Billie Jean (Acoustic)
Viva La Vida (Remix Interlude)

Politik
Lovers In Japan
Death And All His Friends

The Scientist
Life In Technicolor ii
The Escapist (Outro)

Photos

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/1703

Wiki reviews

http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/21_July_2009:_Superpages.com_Center%2C_Dallas%2C_T X%2C_USA (http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/14_July_2009:_Sleep_Train_Amphitheater%2C_Sacramen to%2C_CA%2C_USA)

Videos

Life In Technicolor

Violet Hill

Clocks

In My Place

YouTube - In My Place

Yellow

Glass of Water

YouTube - Coldplay - GLASS OF WATER - live in Dallas, TX 7-21-09

Cemeteries of London

42

Fix You

YouTube - Coldplay!!!! Dallas Texas Fix You July 21, 2009

Strawberry Swing

YouTube - Strawberry Swing

God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (Partial Techno Remix)

Talk (Partial Techno Remix)

Trouble (Chris Solo Piano)

YouTube - Coldplay - TROUBLE - Live in Dallas, TX 7-21-09

Postcards From Far Away (Chris Solo Piano)

Viva La Vida

YouTube - Viva La Vida

Lost!

Green Eyes (Acoustic)

YouTube - Coldplay in Dallas 7/21/09

YouTube - Coldplay up close and personal 7.21.09

Death Will Never Conquer (Acoustic, sung by Will)

YouTube - Coldplay in Dallas 7/21/09

Billie Jean (Acoustic)

YouTube - Coldplay Playing Billie Jean - Dallas 7/21/09

Viva La Vida (Remix Interlude)

Politik

Lovers In Japan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spImU_0BwUo

YouTube - Coldplay!!!! Dallas Texas Lovers In Japan July 21, 2009

Death And All His Friends

YouTube - DAAHF

YouTube - DAAHF ending

The Scientist

YouTube - The Scientist

Life In Technicolor ii

YouTube - LITii

The Escapist (Outro)

[Texasluvsjonny]

Two for Texas .....yeah baby. Hope JB splits his britches again. :wink3:

[BG3eb]

Oh man!! That's a dream for me, to come back so soon. It seems like it wasn't so long ago that they were here!

I'll definitely have to think about going to the Houston show as well. It's going to be warmer too that time of year.

Nothing has been announced yet for ticket prices or anything have they?
Gotta get that presale info too, haha

Good news!!!

[Andels]

I'm going! I'm very excited!

[seeyousoon35]

I am so excited, although I don't know much about the venue in Dallas to be honest.

Has anyone been there before? I know it is outdoors.

A friend from work and I are going to try to see if we can get tickets to go.

Two times in less than a year...I have to say I will feel really blessed if I get tickets. :D

[Texasluvsjonny]

It's an OK venue. Reserved seats up front in two levels and lawn at the back.

[ivet]

:dance: OMG!!! :dance:
Last time they were close to where i live, OK city (11/16/08), I found out too late and my parents didn't give in... :bigcry:

Summer and Coldplay... I'm def. keeping my eye on this one... HOPE I GET TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Allegra]

Whooo hoooooo!!!!!

I really don't like the fact that they are swingin' back through shitty-ass Starplex...I hate that place!!!

*sigh*

Oh well, what can you do.

And for those who haven't been there...reserved seats are better. Lawn seats are just OK. The stupid screens they have are so small there's no point in watching it. There's no difference in the size of the people on stage compared to the size of the people on the screen...it's ridiculous. But if you don't care and you just want to chill under the stars and not worry about seeing the band all that well...then get you a lawn seat.

Oh, and for those seating in the reserved section, make sure you bring a pair of ear plugs. They always like to crank it up to level 10 on the stage due to the fact they have small shitty speakers for the lawn area. So instead of them having a nice set of speakers for those in the back, they would rather blast the people who are sitting in the front.

[seeyousoon35]

Thanks texaslovejonny and allegra!

I will tell my friend. We are trying for the closest reserved seats.

I hope the show is OK. My fiiend has never seen them, so I am worried it will not be the grand experience I had in OKC.

I am just getting her into Coldplay.

I was kind of surprised about the venue choice as well, adn that they are not hitting either the BOK center here in TUlsa or the Ford Center in OKC again. Two really great venues.

Perhaps they are trying to keep ticket prices down?

[Allegra]

Thanks texaslovejonny and allegra!

I will tell my friend. We are trying for the closest reserved seats.

I hope the show is OK. My fiiend has never seen them, so I am worried it will not be the grand experience I had in OKC.

I am just getting her into Coldplay.

I was kind of surprised about the venue choice as well, adn that they are not hitting either the BOK center here in TUlsa or the Ford Center in OKC again. Two really great venues.

Perhaps they are trying to keep ticket prices down?


You're welcome!

The show should be OK, it's just the sound quality of Starplex isn't as good as anywhere else. Like I said, just be prepared to be blasted the closer you are to the stage. The wall to the left and right side of the stage is a solid wall of speakers. Of course I discovered that the hard way back in 1989. My hearing was never the same since.

And yeah, it looks like this is the cheaper way to go for both the band and the fans. Ticket prices range from $35 to $97. That ain't bad for the front!!! That's why I want to get as close as possible.

Also since it's in the middle of July, wear very light clothing. The place is a sauna until after the sun goes down. And drink lots of water while you're there. Of course most of the guys choose to drink alcohol, and with the Texas heat, it's not a good mix. So be prepared for the drunks too. It gets pretty wild.

Also note that the show will go on rain or shine. That's why lawn sucks as well. You either fry under the sun or get wet from the rain.

[BG3eb]

They already posted the ticket prices and everything?
Where at?

[ivet]

On ticketmaster.com, you can view the ticket prices, it says from $35-$97.50...!!

[ivet]

On ticketmaster.com, the prices range from 35 to 97 & 1/2 dollhairs!!

[coldplaylover#1]

im SOO going!!
:D

[seeingsparks09]

I'm soooo excited!!!! I'm staying home from school on Friday for some pre-sale ticket lovin. The OKC show last November was amazing, I am def looking forward for another Coldplay show! Does anyone know if this is just another Viva tour? Or will the setlist be different?

[lisaw23]

Does anyone know who is sponsoring the presale? Is it Fan club, Best Buy, some credit card? I cannot seem to find out how to access the presale.
Any help would be appreciated!!

[Technicolour TX]

Does anyone know who is sponsoring the presale? Is it Fan club, Best Buy, some credit card? I cannot seem to find out how to access the presale.
Any help would be appreciated!!

Lisa, when I visited ticketmaster.com, the wordage was simply "internet presale" for Friday Feb 13th. Then it mentioned "general sale" on Saturday Feb 14th, so I know what you mean. I was trying to figure this out too.

Usually ticketmaster puts additional wordage, such as "AMEX presale", "Fan club", "Best Buy", etc. I wonder if they are letting everyone participate in the internet presale, and any tickets left would be available at the walk-up windows the next day? I know, it's an odd theory....but we may no know until the morning of. Hmm....

[localola86]

^Some venues will have pre-sale thru "Ticket Rush"
(see "North American pre sales ???" thread)

[Technicolour TX]

I sent Ticketmaster a question email form, asking about what type of presale is taking place for these tickets. They should respond soon. In the meantime, they offered a generic response, which is pretty much what we already knew:

Pre-sales and promotions are targeted to specific groups of people, such as fan club members or other defined groups of customers. Pre-sale and promotion access is typically controlled by a password, which is specific to each event and is provided to consumers directly through the promoters of the event or the sponsors of the pre-sale, and not Ticketmaster.

All available information regarding pre-sale access and/or promotion codes/passwords is posted on the ticket ordering page of our website for each specific event. Ticketmaster Customer Service Representatives cannot provide passwords, and it is important to point out that your Ticketmaster My Account password is not valid for pre-sale access.

Hopefully they'll respond with more concrete information.....

[lisaw23]

I finally saw the thread on the Ticket Rush pre-sale.
I have been a member of Ticket Rush for awhile now.
They normally send out their weekly emails on Tuesdays, so I will see if they have a password for Coldplay in Dallas.
I was just confused by the "verbage" on the ticketmaster site.
Thanks for your help!!

[Technicolour TX]

I just saw it as well, and am waiting for my Live Nation confirmation link. Hopefully we'll all get great seats!

[localola86]

I finally saw the thread on the Ticket Rush pre-sale.
I have been a member of Ticket Rush for awhile now.
They normally send out their weekly emails on Tuesdays, so I will see if they have a password for Coldplay in Dallas.
I was just confused by the "verbage" on the ticketmaster site.
Thanks for your help!!

So we'll get an e-newsletter tomorrow? (I signed up for this program)

Ticketmaster is WAY TOO confusing :thinking:
Last time I checked, TM only has 4 concerts listed, and only the San Diego one clearly says "TICKET RUSH pre sale"

Please post whatever info you get on the pre-sale process on the "North American presale ???" thread.

[Colinreturn]

im getting my presale 10 am friday....yayyy

[Colinreturn]

its easy, ticket rush has a password every week in a email. all you do is simply enter it in on ticketmaster when trying to get tickets on friday.

[localola86]

^Or on Live Nation, some concerts are not listed on Ticketmaster yet.

[simonsaid62]

any one know the password for the presale for 2/13/09 Dallas show i would like to get 2 tickets for me and my wife , I went to the one in nov. it was a blast i could not even tell anyone how good the show was it was one of the best concerts i have ever been to and i been to alot great show coldplay and i expect to see the same in july. at first i was just taking my wife to the show but at the end of the show they made me a fan thx

[beta2000]

I am also looking for pre-sales password

[simonsaid62]

im looking for presale password for the Dallas show anyone know it

[simonsaid62]

where you from

[simonsaid62]

im looking for presale password for the Dallas show anyone know it

[~Melissa~]

try reading the other threads

[Colinreturn]

okay okay, the password is venue

[BG3eb]

What the heck??

Everything is just lawn tickets!

[~Melissa~]

did anyone score any good seats for dallas?

[lisaw23]

arrrrgghhhh......I've been trying for 35 minutes now and no good seats came up. I did get a pair in the second section, but will try again on general sale to see if I can get better. Not even good singles came up. The ticket industry sucks!

[BG3eb]

At least I feel better knowing I wasn't the only one...

This was really lame today. One more generic try tomorrow with the regular sale. LN had a bunch of lawn stuff and I never had a try at any actual seats there.

TM probably had the seats that you got lisaw23, but nothing in the 100s.

Really disappointing.

[Texasluvsjonny]

Live Nation was only offering lawn. :dozey:
Ticketbastard only 200's. :whatever:
Stub hub has some 100's center section row 10 seats for $695-1,000/ ticket........well let me buy a whole fucking row. :rolleyes:

I don't expect any better luck in the general sale just more of the same bullshit!

[RockStrongo]

Same here. I got 2 in section 203 toward the back of the section. I dont think they released very good seats. Ill try again tomorrow morning also.

[VivalaAngie]

Man I had absolutely no luck!!
Just a bunch of lawn seats!!!
I am so confused with this stuff........crap!!!!:angry:

[GRANTmeawish1]

Ok so on LiveNation the lawn seats had rows and seat numbers...on TicketMaster it was just general admission.

Am I right to say there is no way that the lawn would have rows and seat numbers?

[~Melissa~]

Live Nation was only offering lawn. :dozey:
Ticketbastard only 200's. :whatever:
Stub hub has some 100's center section row 10 seats for $695-1,000/ ticket........well let me buy a whole fucking row. :rolleyes:

I don't expect any better luck in the general sale just more of the same bullshit!

fuckin bull right

[Texasluvsjonny]

Ok so on LiveNation the lawn seats had rows and seat numbers...on TicketMaster it was just general admission.

Am I right to say there is no way that the lawn would have rows and seat numbers?:inquisitive: that is crazy. What have they done, numbered the blades of grass? :rolleyes:

[Texasluvsjonny]

fuckin bull rightwhen american airlines arena went on sale last time they came to town, same bulllshit! Only offering crap at the back of the venue. Start selling your internal organs kids, cuz the ticket agencies are gonna have a field day!

[lisaw23]

You are right, there are no rows/seats on the lawn, it is literally a lawn!

I got two seats in Section 201, near the front of the section, but I'm still NOT happy about it. I got MUCH better seats to The Police show there. They never offered anything in the 100's. I got mine from TM, using the Live Nation Ticket Rush presale code.

I get so sick of this, that the actual fans get screwed out of good seats. I got decent seats to both Police shows last year and to Coldplay's show in November, but this sucked in the highest of order.

I'm going to try again tomorrow for 100's and if I don't get them, I'm going to be even more pissed off.

[Andels]

I'm going through the same thing.. I was at school trying to buy tickets and I was about to scream because I couldn't get any 100 section seats. I'm going to keep trying for a couple of hours.. if nothing I'll try tomorrow.

[~Melissa~]

when american airlines arena went on sale last time they came to town, same bulllshit! Only offering crap at the back of the venue. Start selling your internal organs kids, cuz the ticket agencies are gonna have a field day!


omg angie you have been to soooooooo many gigs

[Texasluvsjonny]

omg angie you have been to soooooooo many gigs:D
Last time they played this venue, I was in the PIT and a fookin hurricane attacked my house while I was there. :P

[VivalaAngie]

I'm going through the same thing.. I was at school trying to buy tickets and I was about to scream because I couldn't get any 100 section seats. I'm going to keep trying for a couple of hours.. if nothing I'll try tomorrow.


Yeah I think I was about to scream too, but I guess I can't stay on this computer all month long, so I'll probably try again tomorrow.

Damn.....:angry:

[~Melissa~]

no pit for us this time.....and i think coldplay sucks b/c they let this shit happen

[Texasluvsjonny]

It's gonna get even worse because Ticketmaster and Line Nation are going to merge. Then they will royally fuck us all!

[~Melissa~]

why the hell don't they make a fan club and they should have done that years ago.....i hate the fact that all these bandwagon fans get better seats than me

[Andels]

why the hell don't they make a fan club and they should have done that years ago.....i hate the fact that all these bandwagon fans get better seats than me

Haha bandwagon fans.
I agree.
This put me in a bad mood. :(
I'm very nervous of what tickets will come out tomorrow.

[lisaw23]

well, someone has to be able to get seats in the 100's.
This thing is ridiculous though. I mean, corporations or ticket scalpers aren't paying TM more than face value, so they are making the same amount of money regardless. I really wish they'd come up with a better way to police ticket sales. And, I agree there should be a fan club that TM could release better seats too. I get the corporate thing, and I know it's not going away, but geez, TM can release SOME decent seats for presales where you know TRUE fans will be getting tickets. UGH, I just get so disgusted every time I try to buy tickets. I actually miss the old days of buying your tickets in person and even the camping out part!!

[Mikejpss]

You are right, there are no rows/seats on the lawn, it is literally a lawn!

I got two seats in Section 201, near the front of the section, but I'm still NOT happy about it. I got MUCH better seats to The Police show there. They never offered anything in the 100's. I got mine from TM, using the Live Nation Ticket Rush presale code.

I get so sick of this, that the actual fans get screwed out of good seats. I got decent seats to both Police shows last year and to Coldplay's show in November, but this sucked in the highest of order.
I'm going to try again tomorrow for 100's and if I don't get them, I'm going to be even more pissed off.

No shit Sherlock, this is how it happens with the ticket agencies. They are allowed to buy them at face, buy several sections then sell them at an elevated price. Its called TICKET SCALPING folks, and in most states (Louisiana for sure) it's ILLEGAL.
So, when are you gonna report them? Do you really think TM got those good seat tickets by standing in line, even a presale line, like you did?
FUCK NO they didnt. its all about money, for them.
You are a loyal fan. Coldplay management does not give a shit about you . They care about your money, only.Period.
With the COLDPLAY tour grossing nearly US $90 million last year, you have to ask just how much $$ is enough?

[~Melissa~]

^ whats up with your hostility? everyone here feels the same and are TRYING to get tickets and are venting about it.

[Technicolour TX]

I posted something similar in the North American Presale thread.

Ticketmaster sponsors a lot of these scalper sites. Of course, they don't use the word "Scalping", as they predetermine a cost and "management fees" for the sites are rolled in.

Ticketmaster realized everyone was buying up front row seats and scalping them ages ago for every concert available, so they figured they'd cash in on it. So instead of putting the face value of a front row seat at $800 for concets, they put the face value at $95 instead, and simply "sell" those seats at that price to the scalper sites. Or they call it a one-price "auction" to get around the scalping laws.

So, the sites in turn charge $800 for those premium seats, and the rich folks who can afford things like that simply plonk down the cash and the ticket is theirs. And Ticketmaster gets the revenue because they sponsor the sites. And chances are they'll sell all of those $800 seats. Of course, that's a conservative estimate, I've seen some front row individual seats for shows (The Police, Springsteen, Coldplay, Genesis) go for $2000.

Supply and demand, my friends.

But the fans with minimal cash (like me) get screwed. I hate how the world works sometimes.

[localola86]

^^^At least in Louisiana the law says it's illegal. That scalping shit is LEGAL in Florida. Gosh, I'm so pissed right now. The FL concert presale and sale are gonna suck for all the true fans here that want to get good seats.

^Your explanation is true, Technicolour. TM has set up its own scalpers after getting fooled by others. TM went "WTF? We can set up our own, and get the profit"

[Andels]

This is awful. :(
So no one here has any tickets from sections 100-102?

[emmbeedee]

Looks like everybody who tried the pre-sale today got bent over and took it from behind.

[roche714]

Im asking this because I really dont know the answer,but is Coldpaly really responsible for allt that is going on with the tickets.?/Can they really do something about it.

Also how is it to get tickets for Radiohead or U2.Is there usually a prob??

[Subzero23]

I know alot of people are disappointed with the available selection of seats during the pre-sale, but it's pretty much common knowledge that concert pre-sales NEVER have prime tickets available. In fact, I pretty much knew that would be the situation, and I didn't even bother to log in and try...and sure enough, this case proved itself once again. No need to get upset over something that was never meant to be. Last night on the phone, a friend of mine was all geared up for the pre-sale. I told him that he had no chance of getting any seats in the 100's, and when he called me this morning to confirm what we already knew, I said "Told You So!" in my best Dave Gahan voice.

[xxkishaxx]

I think all of us got pretty much screwed with these sales. Pre-sales and general sales alike. On Paul McCartney's forum, if you've been a member for so many months, they send out pre-sale passwords that are each different to the members only to use, and you can get excellent seats with these. I actually called the venue I was trying to get tickets to for Coldplay and asked them how the front sections sold out in 10 seconds, and their reply was blah blah there was so many people online/calling. Whatever.

[lisaw23]

I know alot of people are disappointed with the available selection of seats during the pre-sale, but it's pretty much common knowledge that concert pre-sales NEVER have prime tickets available. In fact, I pretty much knew that would be the situation, and I didn't even bother to log in and try...and sure enough, this case proved itself once again. No need to get upset over something that was never meant to be. Last night on the phone, a friend of mine was all geared up for the pre-sale. I told him that he had no chance of getting any seats in the 100's, and when he called me this morning to confirm what we already knew, I said "Told You So!" in my best Dave Gahan voice.

I honestly did not expect there to not be any tickets in the 100's for this concert. I've been going to concerts at the Venue (always be Starplex to me) for a long time and anytime I've gotten tickets in a pre-sale, there have always been tickets in the 100's available. I'm not a "have to sit in the first 10 rows" kind of gal, but I am a "have to sit in the first section" kind. I got excellent seats to see The Police last year and have scored great pre-sale seats for Sting and Depeche Mode in the past. I also got pretty good seats at the AAC for Coldplay in Nov in a pre-sale. So, I was pretty shocked there were none available at all in the first section.

[Colinreturn]

I am very frustrated. I got section 204 row CCC, which is not good in the first place. I tried again for fun and 201 row JJ (much closer and to the center) showed up.

Very dissapointed.

[gotcheese2768]

this is what it has been for everyone..this presale seems to suck for all the shows...but what i got in the presale is way better than what i was getting for the general sale...anyways maybe it was just this presale since my last presale i got floor seats!! best night of my life..

[Andels]

Man this is going to suck.. I don't know what to do.
I can buy the tickets now and get decent seats or I can wait til tomorrow and test my luck on getting section 100 seats when they open up.

[coldplaylover#1]

yeah...i got section 205... :(

[Technicolour TX]

Here is a live interactive map from Live Nation that shows views from different areas of the Superpages.com center:

http://seatingcharts.livenation.com/ballena/240/

In case anyone's interested....:cool:

[jon140]

Got an aisle seat in sect. 202, row FF. Get to see over top of people below and not next to speaker, so should be great sound.

A good place to go before hand is the Amsterdam Bar. It's near Fair Park.

[Andels]

5 minutes!

[~Melissa~]

nothing i swear i was in there and got lawn

[Andels]

No 100 section seats.. I'm pissed.
I don't know if I even want to go because of how retarded this is. I might just wait for the Houston show.

[BG3eb]

Again...nothing good!

[Technicolour TX]

I already have my tickets, but I looked on the general sale for Dallas today anyway, and there's not much left at all. Found a bunch of lawn seats, a few in the upper 200's, but that's about it

Glad I got the presale....

But for those looking, keep trying. You never know what might pop up.

[lisaw23]

Serioulsy, this is nuts. HOW can there be no seats in the 100's available. I don't get it.
And, I'm not a newbie to conerts in general, nor this location. I haven't seen anything like and I've probably been to well over 20 concerts at this venue. Very disappointing.

[Andels]

Serioulsy, this is nuts. HOW can there be no seats in the 100's available. I don't get it.
And, I'm not a newbie to conerts in general, nor this location. I haven't seen anything like and I've probably been to well over 20 concerts at this venue. Very disappointing.

Ticketmaster sold them to Ticket scalper sites to make more profit.

[tigermilk]

It looks like it is ticketmaster auctions, if you want seats in the 100's

[lisaw23]

I understand that, but they have never done this before. There have always been tickets available in the 100's, granted they were always middle to back or the sides, but I've never seen it to where none were available in the presale or general. They usually make at least SOME available.

[tigermilk]

I am very suspicious! I suspect a big premium ticket auction or premier seat package etc

[Andels]

I went around ticket scalping sites.. Lowest ticket I could find for any 100 sections was $350.
Well looks like sections 100-102 are going to be empty for the show. :P

[~Melissa~]

well they better have something good or i'm seriously pissed

[Texasluvsjonny]

Stubhub already has tickets up very close for major $$$$$$. Not one fucking ticket available in the 100's. Utter bullshit. Ticketbastard and Live Nation can both go suck a big fat COCK!:veryangry2:

[Subzero23]

It's a pretty sad state of affairs when Tickemaster's own scalping site is selling tickets in the 100-sections for $700 *BEFORE* the actual onsale. This should be illegal in so many ways. This wouldn't fly in any other industry, but somehow when it comes to concert tickets, everyone turns a blind eye.

I thought it was highly ironic that while trying to get tickets, the first security code that the TM site gave me to enter included the word "CROOKS". Ya think?

[~Melissa~]

It's a pretty sad state of affairs when Tickemaster's own scalping site is selling tickets in the 100-sections for $700 *BEFORE* the actual onsale. This should be illegal in so many ways. This wouldn't fly in any other industry, but somehow when it comes to concert tickets, everyone turns a blind eye.

I thought it was highly ironic that while trying to get tickets, the first security code that the TM site gave me to enter included the word "CROOKS". Ya think?

thats funny about the crooks

[localola86]

^^ Oh, the irony! :laugh3:

@ all the previous posts on this page: Geez, the greed of these d-bags is above and beyond! :angry:

It seems that they expect to make the most profit in the big cities :veryangry:
Some people were able to find single or double seats at the smaller cities' venues.
I'm talking about the orchestra section (the ones right near the stage) and on the first rows of the following sections (middle-tier). Granted, they got the last rows of the closest sections, but still.

[~Melissa~]

with the economy being the way it is i am soooo going to spend 500 dollars on tickets

[localola86]

^Yeah, in a heartbeat! :rolleyes:

Even for the SuperBowl, the NFL and the promoters had to lower the price of the cheapest ticket from $800 to $500. AND they themselves said it was because of ticket sales being lower than expected, which we know is due to the economic situation.

Guess what? My brother got in because he worker as a security/guest services staff. So he got to see most of the game for free! Well, he was sore the next day from his 16-hour long shift, yet he didn't shell out $$$$ to be there :lol:



I am really hoping OXFAM asks for volunteers again at the Coldplay concerts

[~Melissa~]

this sux

[BG3eb]

Stubhub already has tickets up very close for major $$$$$$. Not one fucking ticket available in the 100's. Utter bullshit. Ticketbastard and Live Nation can both go suck a big fat COCK!:veryangry2:

We gotta do some research on finding some decently priced places. I'm sure that's mission impossible right now.

Are you going to Houston too? I think I'm going to road-trip that one...but I guess it depends now how much this will cost me!

[Technicolour TX]

It's a pretty sad state of affairs when Tickemaster's own scalping site is selling tickets in the 100-sections for $700 *BEFORE* the actual onsale. This should be illegal in so many ways. This wouldn't fly in any other industry, but somehow when it comes to concert tickets, everyone turns a blind eye.

I thought it was highly ironic that while trying to get tickets, the first security code that the TM site gave me to enter included the word "CROOKS". Ya think?

Crooks indeed !

Some Ticketmaster sites already have tix for the Houston show (which doesn't go on sale until next week). And these "$25 convenience fees"....what a bunch of garbage.

Pearl Jam tried to bring these guys down in the 90's and failed, but they opened a lot of eyes to corruption and bad practices in the ticket / entertainment industry. It would be great if some of the mega bands like Coldplay, The Killers, U2, etc could all say something, but the record labels and the RIAA are all in business with Ticketmaster, so they might consider it biting the hand that feeds them.

What a mess. :angry:

[~Melissa~]

nobody here better outbid me in the auction! i will hunt you down! =)

[Andels]

nobody here better outbid me in the auction! i will hunt you down! =)

Your really going to spend that much on a ticket?
My parents wouldn't let me even if I wanted to buy them at that price. :stunned:

[~Melissa~]

we don't even know much the tickets are going to go for yet...i'm a grown up and can buy tickets that are a little over priced!

[Subzero23]

Techni-TX you are exactly right. The disappointing thing is that the band and management have no incentive to fix the problem because they are getting someone's money for the ticket anyways. They don't care whether it's you, me, or Texas Tickets. Secondly, the larger problem is that the 'authorities' who would have any incentive or reason to try and curb the problem are the same people who are most likely taking kickbacks under the table. All the while, the fat get fatter and it leaves us as fans congregating on the lawn in Texas in mid-July, while the corprate suits are in the front row getting sweat upon by Chris during Politik.
Open up your eeeeeeyyyyyes!

[cyyoungcear]

Yeah it's absurd. I was at home, ready with my ticketrush presale password and everything, and the second it hit 10 AM I refreshed the page, pick 2 tickets choose, livenation, type in the password, and search; mind you this only takes like no more than 30 seconds. If I had actually been timing myself, I doubt it was over 20. And I get 204 AAA. WTF?! I bought them, 'cause I really want to go, so even if it's not a great seat I'm sure I'll have a great time. I went in November, and my seat was okay, but just being there was awesome. Anyway, as a joke, this morning I tried getting tickets in the general sale thingie, and again right at 10AM, the best I could get? LAWN.

Freakin' ridiculous.

[Squirtle03]

Hey everyone,

I'm having the same problem... Do you think there will be sec 100 seats later on throughout the day maybe? What a great way spending Valentine's day... lol

[~Melissa~]

Hey everyone,

I'm having the same problem... Do you think there will be sec 100 seats later on throughout the day maybe? What a great way spending Valentine's day... lol

why would they do that?

[Squirtle03]

Because they've been known to add better seats later on. That's what happened to me yesterday. I started out in the 200's and got closer to the middle as the day went on.

[Texasluvsjonny]

^ They didn't offer any 100's tickets. None! zip! Not in the presale. not in the general sale. Now ask yourself, are they gonna have some front seats later today? :dozey:

I just checked Alpine, same fucking thing happening there as well. 200's is all you can get.

[tigermilk]

Ticketmaster does not hold on to better seats and release them through a sale. TM are not allowed to do this for various contractual reasons, like I say I've worked with TM and TM is not allowed to do this.
The only occassion I have ever noticed something like this happening is when the system fails to include blocks of tickets due to human error. It is very rare and I can only guess that there aren't any 100 block tickets for sale or a glitch has occurred-I think it is the former because the same thing is across all dates. So I suspect auctions or premium seat packages-where you pay $300 for a seat and they give you a tour program or laminate.

[VivalaAngie]

Because they've been known to add better seats later on. That's what happened to me yesterday. I started out in the 200's and got closer to the middle as the day went on.


Hmmm.....interesting....
I can't out of the 200's sadly....
Damn....

[coldplaylover#1]

wow...
this is INSANE!!
.....
but i guess im kinda glad that i got my ticket at the pre-sale...
oh well..... section 205 it is!
:/

[coldplayisrealmusic]

I got my tickets yesterday in the presale-they were $97 each. I got in the 200 section, which isn't like spectacular but hey at least I'll be there! Better than the lawn lol

[LiquidSky]

They only have lawn tickets? How lame!

[ivet]

^ That's what I'm saying... I'm thinking let it die down a bit and see if seats become available b/c it ridiculous crap that all they have or are offering are lawn seats :(

[LiquidSky]

where are you trying to get your tickets? Livenation only has lawns tickets...

[LiquidSky]

These tickets are incredible expensive.. I guess I'll have to settle for lawn?:/

[ivet]

HOOOOLYYY COW!!!! :shocked2:

[LiquidSky]

$2,052 per ticket! on section 101! :(

[ivet]

Why in the world are they only selling lawn tickets???!!!

[Squirtle03]

Well I got my tickets. I bought them off ebay because all livenation had was lawn. But I'm really happy with them! Sec 204 row gg :)

[luckygirl1791]

This is awful you guys! I just read some of the posts on here because someone on the Houston thread said to check out what happened in Dallas, and I cannot believe this. I mean, I knew that there was going to be a lot of this scalping business going on, but I didn't know Ticketmaster was actually behind all of it. Jackasses. Makes me wonder...who the hell pays $600 for one ticket? I mean, if I had the money, I can't honestly say I WOULDN'T even though it's outrageous...but come on! Are there that many filthy rich Coldplay fans?

This whole business disgusts me. And prompted me to google "coldplay concert tickets houston" and come up with like 10000 websites selling the good seats already. I'm so freaking disappointed. What the hell??!!

[~Melissa~]

so what i find odd is that on ticketmaster on the coldplay page they have a link that says bid on premium seats...its been that way since last week.

[BG3eb]

So a random question for those who have been there.

I'm in the process of trying to get tickets and I might have found a taker on selling.
How many seats are there in the rows? is 22-26 in the middle or towards the right/left?

any and all help would be appreciated!

thanks!

[~Melissa~]

i think its on left.....check the map of the venue

[BG3eb]

the venue maps I've seen don't really tell you where the seat numbers start and/or end...so I don't know if that'd be in the middle of a LONG row or near the end.

[Texasluvsjonny]

So a random question for those who have been there.

I'm in the process of trying to get tickets and I might have found a taker on selling.
How many seats are there in the rows? is 22-26 in the middle or towards the right/left?

any and all help would be appreciated!

thanks!

I sat in 203, seat 36 for Radiohead and this is where my seat was, so numbers in each section go from 1-higher from right to left in this photo.
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5854/superpagescentertn.gif

[gin_n_jus2000]

I live in Oklahoma and have not been to the Superpages center. I have section 203 eee seats 13 & 14. I have been trying to figure out if I am going to be able to see anything or not. Some things have said that if you are short you won't be able to see. I have tried to find views on youtube, but I just can't figure it out. If these are not good seats and Chris is going to look like an ant then I want to buy different tickets. I have found some section 100 tickets for like $175, but the caption says it may be a partially obstructed view. I just don't know!

[Allegra]

Well...I'm not surprised at all that this happened. I had a very strong feeling this would happen. I already went through this with the George Michael tour. His pre-sale pretty much went the same way for the cheaper tickets. Otherwise if you wanted to sit up close, you had to choose a package.

Anyway, I'm a huge U2 fan and for their last two tours they have mostly avoided these problems. How? GA on the floor is the answer. And too GA's were only $50. But there were still a few problems with pre-sale codes. Ticketbastard sets aside a block of tickets for the pre-sale and not the whole arena/venue. So for U2's last tour, you might have gotten GA during pre-sale, if not, there was a chance during the general sale to get a GA too.

As far as this show is concerned, it looks like I lucked out. I'm in section 202 row DD, right behind the VIP section. I got them through Live Nation at around 11am. After getting that ticket I tried for better locations, but got nothing. I went over to Ticketbastard and couldn't get any better there. I wasn't surprised either that I wasn't getting any 100 section seats. After visiting a scalping site, I found a ton of 100 sections at vastly different amounts, but nothing cheaper than $250 and it went up fast from there.

Now I did notice that the closest row I saw they had available was around row J. I assume the band has reserved the first 5-10 rows to pass out to people in the back like they did during the arena tour. So remember, that's Coldplay's way of getting back at Ticketbastard/Live Nation, and no front row auctions. If the band hasn't already reserved those front rows, well there just simply won't be any true fans up front.

[Texasluvsjonny]

I have a pair of tickets in Section 200, Row EE that I am selling for face value. PM me if interested.

[Mandie0018]

I have sec 204, seats 2 and 3, row mm.

Does anyone know if these are decent seats? Anyone ever sat there?
And it looks to me as if they're right in front of the lawn, am I correct?

I'm traveling from San Antonio so I hope those seats are worth it...

[Allegra]

^Pretty much anything in the reserved section is a lot better than lawn. You should be fine.

Comparing this place to an arena, the stage is a lot closer.

The only bad thing about it is, it's outside...in the 100 degree heat. So pray for wind!!!

[ivet]

Texas, summer, amphitheater concert... pray we have a cold front or brace yourself!!!!!

[tigermilk]

New tickets in the 100's have dropped on Ticketmaster

[~Melissa~]

i am sooo glad that i didn't buy tickets from stubhub and waited!

[LiquidSky]

100 W.. I can't see all the way from that section.

[ivet]

New tickets in the 100's have dropped on Ticketmaster

WHATTT??!!!! There's ticket's available!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????

[tigermilk]

There were tickets in the first few rows...they have gone now! They were returns from promoters/band/radio etc

[coldplaylover#1]

WAT?? i just looked on ticketmaster and saw that!!
im soo mad!!
:angry:

[Texasluvsjonny]

I bought yet another ticket today. :rolleyes:
Row J....as in Jonny. :D

[BG3eb]

oh boy

[DeusTrinitas]

In case you didn't already know...

Coldplay opened up a pit section for this show. Tickets for the pit are still available on Ticketmaster as of 1:51 PM CDT, April 27, 2009.

[ivet]

:stunned: OMG! How expensive are they?? I signed up to volunteer for Oxfam for the shows for Dallas and Houston... Im hoping I get to go... *crosses fingers* Does anybody know what kind of seats the volunteers have?

[mrman78]

This is such AWESOME timing!!! I just found out that my work trip is cancelled to Seattle, so now I can't go to the Vancouver show, and now PIT seats have opened up for Dallas, so I'm just going to do that instead!! YAY! I can't believe I'll be in the PIT, yikes! Now I just have to try and sell my Vancouver ticket... ugh...

[DeusTrinitas]

:stunned: OMG! How expensive are they?? I signed up to volunteer for Oxfam for the shows for Dallas and Houston... Im hoping I get to go... *crosses fingers* Does anybody know what kind of seats the volunteers have?

PIT tickets are $97.50 each before fees, the same price as 100-level seating. As for whether or not Oxfam volunteers will receive PIT tickets or seated tickets, I do not know.

[Colinreturn]

why would they just open pit tickets up.

[DeusTrinitas]

why would they just open pit tickets up.

Probably because they weren't originally planning on having a PIT at the venue and then decided to after the tickets had already gone on sale. I and several others on the board can confirm that when the tickets originally went on sale (pre-sale and general sale), PIT tickets were not listed on Ticketmaster.

[xxKels]

The Ewings went bankrupt when oil went bust. No demand for pricier tix.

[BG3eb]

I'm sure it's a stupid question, but did anyone get an extra pit ticket that they need to sell?

: )

[mrman78]

I'm sure it's a stupid question, but did anyone get an extra pit ticket that they need to sell?

: )

As of the time of this post, they are still available on ticketmaster, so I would grab one there while they last if I were you!

*EDIT - PIT TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AS OF 6 MAY 2009... IRONICALLY, THEY ARE THE ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE OTHER THAN LAWN*

[jon140]

A good place to stop by before the show:

http://www.amsterdambar.blogspot.com/

Went here before Dave Matthews show last saturday. Superpages was a mess, with all the rain. Made for an awesome show. Short but sweet. Shouldnt be any rain in July. However it will be hot. The fans will be on, so lighting up will be hard. And everyone will be sweaty. Good time to have lawn seats.

[~Melissa~]

I might be going to Paris and if it works out I will be selling my tickets....they are in the 13th row.

[Allegra]

OK...I just ordered a "PIT" ticket. I hope this means right in front of the stage. If not, I'll be pissed.

What I mean is, I don't remember that much room between the first row of seats and the stage. Of course I could be wrong.

[Texasluvsjonny]

OK...I just ordered a "PIT" ticket. I hope this means right in front of the stage. If not, I'll be pissed.

What I mean is, I don't remember that much room between the first row of seats and the stage. Of course I could be wrong.
The PIT is small in Dallas and yes it is right in front of the stage.

[Allegra]

The PIT is small in Dallas and yes it is right in front of the stage.


O...M...G...

FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!!


BEST MOTHER'S DAY PRESENT EVER!!!!!

*sniff*


(Now, anyone need to buy a front row in the 200 section right behind VIP? I know...it's a long shot.)

[mrman78]

The PIT is small in Dallas and yes it is right in front of the stage.

Angie, did you buy yet another ticket for Dallas now the PIT opened up? I'd be surprised if you didn't :D

[gsmith1236]

I just purchased 2 PIT GA tickets for Coldplay from Ticketmaster.com on May 29th 2009... how is the even possible? Oh well, got them so they better be near the stage up front or I will pissed.

[jenflor]

Thanks, everyone for mentioning the new pit tix... I JUST went on (May 30) and got a pair of pit tickets! I'm thrilled, but now, I've got 2 extra pairs of seats to sell! :\

[jenflor]

Incidentally, I know some on this thread will also be traveling to Houston for the show on Wednesday the 22nd. I just checked there too, and NOTHING comes up, not even lawn seats.

BTW, how ridiculous is it that the best seats I could do for PRESALE were section 200 row FF and now, 4 months later, I was able to get PIT???

[coldplaylover#1]

I just got an email from Ticketmaster saying that the concert time has changed from
7:30 to 7...just in case anyone doesnt know
;)

[Zion21]

I just got an email from Ticketmaster saying that the concert time has changed from
7:30 to 7...just in case anyone doesnt know https://tipgnome.com/images/smile1.gif
;)

Just got the same email. Thanks for the heads up

[luckygirl1791]

Hey guys! I'm going to the Houston concert, and I've got spare tickets to sell or trade for Dallas! I've got three for section 111, row C, and I'll sell 'em for what I paid, $325 with all fees. Willing to sell a pair or singles or whatever. And if you've got Dallas tickets, all the better! Just message me. :)

[faithmcman@sbcglobal.]

Does anyone need tickets for Dallas? I have 4 extra tickets I can't use. They are in section 204, row SS. I'm willing to sell them for less than face value and fees - for around $115 each.

[coldplaylover#1]

One More Month!!
:D

[Technicolour TX]

One More Month!!
:D

Yes indeed !! :D

Saw them in San Antonio a couple of weeks back and in Dallas on the first leg of the tour. I've never seen a band so frequently in such a short period of time. I love it !!

But I hope Chris and the boys are prepared to sweat like mad....an outdoor theater in Dallas in the middle of July! ouch! I wonder why American Airlines arena wasn't available?

No matter. We'll be singing and dancing like crazy!

As the show comes closer, are there plans for any meet-ups before the show?

[DundahMifflin]

Ya know what sucks, guys? I was planning on getting tickets pretty soon (I never got the chance to get the tickets earlier...:() and now it looks as if I can't even go.

If I can't, I'll be really sad, because I've never been to a Coldplay concert before. But, hey, if not this year, there is always next year!

Just pray that I can go. I'd really appreciate it. :)

[Colinreturn]

GA/PIT ticket holders. how early do you plan on getting there?

[jenflor]

@ Colinreturn- probably around 3p... assuming they allow line-up that early.

@LiTii- Hope you can go... you won't regret it! If you need tickets to the Dallas show, I've got two pairs I'm selling at a bit of a discount. PM me if you're interested.

[Texasluvsjonny]

Last time I saw them there I went down at 11am and there were already people in line.

[jenflor]

Last time I saw them there I went down at 11am and there were already people in line.

GAH!! Seriously?? OK... must now rethink plan for leaving Austin... :\

[Texasluvsjonny]

Well that was a Sept. show. Not sure anyone will want to brave the Texas heat for that long in July. There is no shade what so ever at this venue and no outside toilets. Neighborhood is not exactly the kind of place you want to seek out public restrooms if you get my point. So keep that in mind.

[Mimixxx]

Pfft I'd do it. Join the queue white, go in nice and tanned (sunburnt to fuck :P)

[Texasluvsjonny]

Sunburn I can handle. Heat stroke and possible death, well that's another story.

[mrman78]

^^ I'm with you! I'm not getting there till before Coldplay comes on... I don't really care WHERE I am in the PIT, as long as I'm in it, ha! I don't want to melt and miss the performance waiting in line. With it already being 100 today here, and it being above 90 for almost a month, I have a feeling it will not be fun in July. I'm going to catch the openers in Houston, and skip them in Dallas.

BTW, looks like Dallas is 'sold out' too since no tickets are available on Ticketmaster like the Houston show :)

[Mimixxx]

Sunburn I can handle. Heat stroke and possible death, well that's another story.

Eeeeeek. :stunned:

[Texasluvsjonny]

^^ I'm with you! I'm not getting there till before Coldplay comes on... I don't really care WHERE I am in the PIT, as long as I'm in it, ha! I don't want to melt and miss the performance waiting in line. With it already being 100 today here, and it being above 90 for almost a month, I have a feeling it will not be fun in July. I'm going to catch the openers in Houston, and skip them in Dallas.

BTW, looks like Dallas is 'sold out' too since no tickets are available on Ticketmaster like the Houston show :)Amen. With all the cement out at Fair Park, it will easily be 110+. I'll have my reserved 6th row seat thank you very muchly and leave the Pit for Alpine Valley. :P

[mrman78]

Amen. With all the cement out at Fair Park, it will easily be 110+. I'll have my reserved 6th row seat thank you very muchly and leave the Pit for Alpine Valley. :P

Ha, that will be me at the Houston show with my 8th row center reserved seat... it will be much welcome after spending the previous night in the PIT :wreck::laugh3:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Fuck the environment, I shall sit in my car with engine running and AC blasting until I hear the JayZ. :P

[jenflor]

[QUOTE=mrman78;3151294
BTW, looks like Dallas is 'sold out' too since no tickets are available on Ticketmaster like the Houston show :)[/QUOTE]

Good! Maybe that will help me sell my extra tickets! :D

[mrman78]

Fuck the environment, I shall sit in my car with engine running and AC blasting until I hear the JayZ. :P

:lol::P

[cyyoungcear]

Anyone know if Coldplay has been dropping the yellow balloons and the confetti at the ampitheatre shows. I'm taking my girlfriend to her first Coldplay concert for this Dallas show, and I was just wondering if she'd get to see the balloons and butterfly confetti.

[Texasluvsjonny]

They are doing both at the amphitheater shows.

[ivet]

Hello guys! :dance: i know it's nothing to get too excited about but just hearing back i got excited... I just found an email from Oxfam America telling me I'm on the back up list for Dallas!!!!!

[jenflor]

^Cool! Hope you get it! :)

[ivet]

^ i dunno...we shall see... IN THE MEANTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i GET TO GO TO HOUSTON!!!!!!!!! wooohhooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Allegra]

I still have 1 reserve ticket for sale.

Section 202 Row DD Seat 15

That's right behind VIP, and I think close to the soundboard.

PM me for contact info.

First come first serve.

[Allegra]

Last time I saw them there I went down at 11am and there were already people in line.

Well, fudge.

It's almost like lining up for GA at a U2 show! Damn.

There's goes my whole day and my sanity.

:mad:

[BG3eb]

It's gonna be hot for sure, and I'm sure people will be waiting all day. I'm not sure what time yet I'll be heading out there. You'll be able to drink water in stuff in line, so that's going to help with the heat a little bit.

[an angel]

I'm super excited about seeing Coldplay! :D But is it true that the sound is really awful at this place?

I'm on the floor, about 18th row. Do any of you know whether there's a slope on the ground? I'm not very tall, and I'm worried I won't be able to see over people's heads. :(

[Allegra]

I'm super excited about seeing Coldplay! :D But is it true that the sound is really awful at this place?

I'm on the floor, about 18th row. Do any of you know whether there's a slope on the ground? I'm not very tall, and I'm worried I won't be able to see over people's heads. :(

Yep, the sound is awful because the people that run the place like to have the speakers turned up at level 11. So if you're in the left or right front sections, I'm warning you now, bring earplugs because you will get blasted by the wall of speakers. The stupid place has these tiny worthless speakers in the back so what they do in order for the lawn people to hear, they crank up the speakers in the front. Stupid...yes. It's like being on the floor of a stadium show.

As far as the slope is concerned, there is a slight slope, but it's no stadium seating by any means. It's more like auditorium seating. It's very similar to Nokia out in Grand Prairie, minus the upper deck of course.

[an angel]

Yeah, I'm on the left side. And I'm in the middle, but closer to the wall than to the aisle.

[lisaw23]

Yeah, I'm on the left side. And I'm in the middle, but closer to the wall than to the aisle.

You'll definitely be blasted by the "wall 'o speakers" then.
We sat around there for The Police last year and I wished that I'd had ear plugs.


Also, expect this show to be sweltering. Drink LOTS of water if you can, you'll need it!!

[an angel]

That really sucks. :(

Thanks for the advice.

[Allegra]

You'll definitely be blasted by the "wall 'o speakers" then.
We sat around there for The Police last year and I wished that I'd had ear plugs.


Also, expect this show to be sweltering. Drink LOTS of water if you can, you'll need it!!

Yep, way back in 1989 when I saw my first show at Starplex, I sat in the second row on the right side, and my right ear has never been the same since.

So when you here me say "What?" and/or put my hand behind my left ear to hear better...well, now you know why.

(I hate stupid-ass Superpages.com, Smirnoff, Coca-Cola Starplex.)

[lisaw23]

Yep, way back in 1989 when I saw my first show at Starplex, I sat in the second row on the right side, and my right ear has never been the same since.

So when you here me say "What?" and/or put my hand behind my left ear to hear better...well, now you know why.

(I hate stupid-ass Superpages.com, Smirnoff, Coca-Cola Starplex.)


You'd think by now they would have done something to re-design it. It's not like they don't have the revenue to do it. They haven't updated a thing since my first show in 1991 at Lollapalooza.........and, I have been to my fair share of shows there since.

I am interested to see how Chris reacts to it. He is so energetic that he is always pouring sweat, even in the indoors in winter here. And, I have never seen a catwalk at Starplex (it will always be Starplex to me), so I wonder how his stage presence will be. Also, I wonder if they will do their little remote stage. It will be interesting. I can't wait!! I can't believe it's in 20 days~~swoon~~!!!

[Allegra]

Yeah, a catwalk, a B-stage, a C-stage is something totally foreign for Starplex.

I'm not sure if they will be able to handle it. They will have to hire extra ushers/bouncers. They won't be at their usual station. Oh My! (Note the sarcasm.)

If they pull it off, it will be shocking because no other artist that I know of has ever done that there.

[lisaw23]

Yeah, a catwalk, a B-stage, a C-stage is something totally foreign for Starplex.

I'm not sure if they will be able to handle it. They will have to hire extra ushers/bouncers. They won't be at their usual station. Oh My! (Note the sarcasm.)

If they pull it off, it will be shocking because no other artist that I know of has ever done that there.

My thoughts exactly!
Security at The Police show was a joke! Granted, I understan it was The Police, not a really out of control crowd. I watched the "security" guards around me check people out and try to hit on people. Nice!

I'm sure the show will be good, but I'm really curious to see how Chris handles this venue.

[jenflor]

do either of you Starplex veterans know what the pit situation is like there??

[mrman78]

They'll have the B-Stage and C-Stage... and they will have those little 'nubs' where the catwalks were in the Arena shows. I'm guessing the B-Stage will be on the right between 100 and 200 sections, and the C-Stage will be on the left between 200 and the lawn...

I'm also kind of curious of the PIT - mostly how BIG it is. My ticket has 348 as the seat, so I'm guessing that means at least 348 in the PIT? That sounds like a lot... Maybe the max was 500? I'm keeping to the back of the PIT though. I don't want to have to wait all day in the heat or not be able to leave or be really hot the whole time due to body heat.

[Allegra]

do either of you Starplex veterans know what the pit situation is like there??

Again, a pit area in Starplex is a totally new concept for me. I've never seen it done at any shows that I've been at.

Now maybe TheAngie should be the one to ask. I guess Coldplay had a PIT there the last time they played at Starplex???

I honestly don't know.

[lisaw23]

Again, a pit area in Starplex is a totally new concept for me. I've never seen it done at any shows that I've been at.

Now maybe TheAngie should be the one to ask. I guess Coldplay had a PIT there the last time they played at Starplex???

I honestly don't know.


I'm with Allegra, I've never seen it done at Starplex either. Back in the early '90s when Lollapalooza traveled there were people who TRIED to create a pit down there, but if I remember correctly there were fences and a lot of security. I stayed back though, b/c people would get seriously hurt.

[mrman78]

wow, well it's going to be fun being part of a 'first' at the venue then! :)

[an angel]

Two more weeks!! :dance:

[Allegra]

Two more weeks!! :dance:

:shocked2: :mad: :D :tongue:

[~Melissa~]

i am selling some tickets in sec 102 row m!

[an angel]

hey, I don't think this question will ever be noticed on the thread I posted on earlier, so I thought I'd ask it here.

in this (http://coldplaying.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6397) article, it says that Coldplay kicked off the LRLRL CD giveaway in Florida and that they're ending it this Saturday at the Gorge Amphitheatre. Do you think they're mistaken? I thought they were giving them out until the end of the tour!! I really wanted one. :(

[jenflor]

I think the article is referring to the tour "kicking off in May and stopping at the Gorge..", not the CD giveaway. That's how I read it, anyway. :) Plus, everything else that's been written has mentioned the giveaway going through Sept., I think, with just the exception of festival shows. No worries- you should be getting one! And soooon, too!! :D :dance:

[an angel]

okay, that makes more sense. :P that sentence just confuzzled me... lol.

[venuslovebug2]

Hey all, I posted in the tickets for sale thread but thought I'd post here as well. I have an extra pair of tix for the Dallas show I'm selling at face value. They're in section 205. If you're interested, PM me! I'd also be willing to trade for Houston tix of comparable value...

[mrman78]

So, does anyone know if parking is indeed included in the ticket price? I noticed on the ticket it says: "Fac=tax+parking"

[Allegra]

^The last time I was there, I don't remember them asking for money...just my ticket for the show. But bring some money just in case.

Also everyone, it's very very important that you park inside the fair grounds. DO NOT park across the street on people's lawn or around the neighborhood away from the fair ground property. Starplex/Fair Park is not exactly on the good side of town if you know what I mean. So be careful!

[VivalaAngie]

Oh my goodness 1 more week and a couple of days :D:D

[GRANTmeawish1]

So I am thinking of upgrading my lawn seats to the PIT.

I was wondering if anyone here has had experience with the PIT in Dallas and what they think of it.

Also, if I do upgrade, how early do I need to show up for the PIT? What about lawn seats in general?

I appreciate all the help.

[mrman78]

So I am thinking of upgrading my lawn seats to the PIT.

I was wondering if anyone here has had experience with the PIT in Dallas and what they think of it.

Also, if I do upgrade, how early do I need to show up for the PIT? What about lawn seats in general?

I appreciate all the help.

Apparently this is the first time anyone has done a PIT at this venue, so no one really knows! As far as how early to get there, it depends on where you want to be in the PIT. Personally, I'm not getting there until later and plan to be at the back of the PIT. It's just too hot this time of year to be in the heat waiting and then squashed against a railing.

[Texasluvsjonny]

I was in the PIT there for the X&Y show. I'm don't remember how big it was just that we lined up very early and that Hurricane Rita was attacking my house in SE Texas while I was at the show.

[mrman78]

Ok, so they have done that before then. Good to know. I have no clue how this is going to work, but as long as I'm IN the PIT, I don't think I really care WHERE!

Yeah, that was when they cancelled the Houston show at the Woodlands Pavilion due to Rita. It was good for me though, since I didn't get tickets and had just got back from Summer back home and then they moved it to the following February at Toyota Center :)

At least they finally get to play at the pavilion next week!

Woohoo! ONE WEEK!

[venuslovebug2]

I'm excited to be among the road-trippers hitting up Dallas then Houston!! I managed to trade my extra pair of Dallas tix for some Houston ones. It'll be the first time I go to 2 shows in a row! Woo hoo! :D

[jenflor]

venuslovebug2- I'll be at both shows, too! I think quite a few of us on here will be! :dance:

It's getting closer, guys!!!

@Angie- I saw that you had an idea about where the b-stage/c-stage would be for the Woodlands... how about for Dallas? Roughly the same?

EDIT: Also... I've got an extra pair of seated tix to this show (section 200, Row XX) I'm selling for $200 (for the pair)... if anyone knows anyone who might be interested, PM me!! :D

[Texasluvsjonny]

venuslovebug2- I'll be at both shows, too! I think quite a few of us on here will be! :dance:

It's getting closer, guys!!!

@Angie- I saw that you had an idea about where the b-stage/c-stage would be for the Woodlands... how about for Dallas? Roughly the same? Yeah roughly the same areas for Dallas as well.

I wanna wear a cape and mask to the show. After, I could fight crime in the ghetto neighborhood that surrounds the venue. :P

[jenflor]

Yeah roughly the same areas for Dallas as well.

I wanna wear a cape and mask to the show. After, I could fight crime in the ghetto neighborhood that surrounds the venue. :P

:laugh3: You totally should! It'll be the day after the video comes out... I'm tempted to make a Strawberry Swing inspired banner... do they allow that type of thing in??

[Texasluvsjonny]

:laugh3: You totally should! It'll be the day after the video comes out... I'm tempted to make a Strawberry Swing inspired banner... do they allow that type of thing in??Every show I have been to has been different, so who knows what security will say at this show. If nothing else it may provide some shade for you while standing in line, so go for it. :laugh3:

[mrman78]

LOL, the masked Angie - fighting Coldplay naysayers one day at a time! Dah-Dah-Dahhhhh!

[Allegra]

Note to self -> Swing by Party City to find mask and cape.

I think as many people as possible should do this. Chris might get a kick out of it.

And just find ones that are easily folded so you can stuff it in your pocket.

I'd love to try and do this if I can. It'll be hilarious!

[Allegra]

(Sorry about that. I have no idea why it double posted. Weird.)

[Texasluvsjonny]

I still have a single ticket for sale.
Section 204, Row DD, Seat 27 (hard copy ticket)
PM me if interested.

[amolg2x]

I'm so excited! Only 6 more days! 4th coldplay show and it seems like they're finally playing Green Eyes! :)

[Technicolour TX]

I can't wait.....less than one week left !!!! :-)

[Allegra]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/therealallegra/Other/yippie2.gif

[jon140]

A good place to eat before is:http://caferembrandtdallas.com

Half priced food on tuesdays.

In downtown Dallas, just 15 minute drive to Starplex.

[Colinreturn]

For all the PIT questions, just a comment from me.

I recently went to warped tour at starplex and the pit is quite larger than you would expect when youve normally just seen the seats put down on the floor.

On a side note, ive read that some other venues put down seats and give you a seat assignment when you get to the venue. I dont necessarily want front row. because i would much happier 10 people back center than close up past the left catwalk. cant get the full experience IMO.

[amolg2x]

Does anyone know how lawn seating works?? I thought it was just "sit wherever you want", but I looked at my ticket and it gives me an actual seat number....Anyone know what's up?

[jenflor]

Does anyone know how lawn seating works?? I thought it was just "sit wherever you want", but I looked at my ticket and it gives me an actual seat number....Anyone know what's up?

As far as I know, it's open seating... I assume the "seat number" is just a way to track the number of tickets available on the lawn. :shrug:

@colinreturn- thanks for that info... I'm thinking the same thing.

4 MORE DAYSSSSSS!!!! :dance:

[amolg2x]

As far as I know, it's open seating... I assume the "seat number" is just a way to track the number of tickets available on the lawn. :shrug:

@colinreturn- thanks for that info... I'm thinking the same thing.

4 MORE DAYSSSSSS!!!! :dance:

Thanks for the info! Do you know if we're allowed to bring beer in with us? Don't really wanna pay concession prices.

[aleks_kruz]

I still have a single ticket for sale.
Section 204, Row DD, Seat 27 (hard copy ticket)
PM me if interested.

hello angie.. what do u say if we trade tickets, i have one on sec 200 row TT and will be making the trip by myself from mexico, it sure would be nice to be a bit closer.

[Colinreturn]

Thanks for the info! Do you know if we're allowed to bring beer in with us? Don't really wanna pay concession prices.

haahahah no you cannot bring beer, and technically nothing but 1 lawn chair or blanket. but heres the loophole, they cannot touch anything in your bag when they check it. just open and look. so what i do is wrap water/food in a towel, put it in the bag. im sure you could do beer, but im sure the penalty would be bigger for bringing alcohol compared to just throwing away any water/food they find in your bag.

[Texasluvsjonny]

hello angie.. what do u say if we trade tickets, i have one on sec 200 row TT and will be making the trip by myself from mexico, it sure would be nice to be a bit closer.
If you can find me and I haven't sold it yet, then sure why not.

[coldplaylover#1]

Note to self -> Swing by Party City to find mask and cape.

I think as many people as possible should do this. Chris might get a kick out of it.

And just find ones that are easily folded so you can stuff it in your pocket.

I'd love to try and do this if I can. It'll be hilarious!


LMAO!!!
i TOTALLY agree that all the coldplaying ppl here should do it
haha ;)

[mrman78]

AH! TWO DAYS!!

[BG3eb]

I still don't have a clue what time I'm heading out there haha.

It might even rain too!

[Allegra]

I still don't have a clue what time I'm heading out there haha.

It might even rain too!

I'm just super glad that it's not going to be 105 freakin' degrees!

Bring on the clouds!

[Colinreturn]

whats the policy on thunderstorms. i think i remember dave matthews a few months ago going through lightning.

[jenflor]

OK, so I haven't checked the forecast for Dallas- what's it looking like? Rain, REALLY or just an outside possibility??

EDIT: @Colinreturn- I think unless it's REALLY bad lightning, the show will go on... I've been in a few downpours @ outdoor venues before, although not with tons of lightning.

[Texasluvsjonny]

predicting isolated thunderstorms but at least the clouds will keep the temp down to the mid 90's

[jenflor]

^I'll take that! :D Thanks, Angie.

umm... 1 MORE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance::dance::dance:

[Technicolour TX]

Okay everyone !!!! It's almost time !!!!

This tour has been amazing. I saw them in Dallas late last year, then in San Antonio last month. This tour has been a soundtrack of sorts for my life this past year. Went through a divorce, had lots of life changes take place, and seemed to walk through fire at times. Funny how much of it started on the heels of the tour, and I managed to get through it alive, now that the tour is ending.

With all of the wild events of my life taking place the past year, Coldplay's music has become even more important to me, and "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" is an album that will always be close to my heart for those reasons. I'm sad to say "farewell", but Coldplay has given me memories to last a lifetime on this tour (with 3 awesome shows I will have attended in person) and I can't wait for the next album to come out, with another tour. I just hope the poor lads aren't worn out by then, they must be exhausted ! this has to be one of the longest tours in recent rock / pop memory....but they love the fans, and that's why we love them.

Thank you Coldplay for giving us such great memories.

[mrman78]

I can't believe it's tomorrow!! Forecast so far is 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms (BOO!!!) and 87 degrees (YAY!!!) Plus it IS raining up there currently, so the lawn is probably going to be soggy...

Oh, I just checked Ticketmaster, and they released some more PIT and lower reserved seating... I really hope the PIT is not ginormous.

[jon140]

At Dave Matthews, the problem was the puddles. I imagine that again will be the problem. Big mud puddles. I would wear sandals. And bring another set of clothes and leave in the car afterwards to change. The traffic will be bad getting out and no since in sittting in wet clothes.

[Colinreturn]

i just talked to box office. its rain or shine. and get this, YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BRING IN ONE FACTORY SEALED WATER BOTTLE. please take advantage.

[Colinreturn]

WANTED - ONE SINGLE TICKET FOR COLDPLAY TOMORROW. text me 8176022381

[Texasluvsjonny]

WANTED - ONE SINGLE TICKET FOR COLDPLAY TOMORROW. text me 8176022381I have a single Section 204, row DD

[BG3eb]

I still don't have a clue what time I'm going tomorrow...
I wonder how big that Pit is going to be.

[jenflor]

Hey guys...
one last attempt to sell my extra pair of tickets. Covered reserved, section 200 Row XX, directly on the inside aisle. BOTH FOR $150. PM me if you (or someone you love) is interested. Thanks!!

[cs09viking]

i have tickets in the PIT....anyone else going to be in there?

[Texasluvsjonny]

Superpages with SuperChrissy tomorrow. :dance:

[cs09viking]

i have two tickets to the pit. one says GA0 and the other GA3 for row...i am hoping that i dont get split up from my wife out there... anyone know if thats a problem. is it one pit only or a few different ones?

[Texasluvsjonny]

Pit is standing room only, no seats, so you can't be split up.

[cs09viking]

theangie: have you seen them 30 times? thats awesome!

[Texasluvsjonny]

:D It is

[cs09viking]

thats greatness...did you see them in Dallas when they played at Nokia or Bronco Bowl?

[Texasluvsjonny]

yep