07-Aug-09: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC - 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)
The Hardest Part (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/1710

Wiki reviews

http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/7_August_2009:_Verizon_Wireless_Amphitheatre%2C_Ch arlotte%2C_NC%2C_USA

Videos


Life In Technicolor

YouTube - Coldplay (Life In Technicolor) - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - August 7, 2009

Violet Hill

YouTube - Coldplay-Violet Hill

YouTube - Coldplay-Violet Hill

Clocks

In My Place

YouTube - Coldplay Charlotte 2009

Yellow

YouTube - Coldplay - Yellow

YouTube - Coldplay - Yellow (Live in Charlotte NC) HD

Glass of Water

Cemeteries of London

YouTube - Coldplay-Cemeteries of London

42

Fix You

YouTube - Coldplay - Fix You

YouTube - Coldplay - Fix You (Live in Charlotte NC) HD

Strawberry Swing

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

YouTube - Coldplay - God Put A Smile Upon Your Face

Talk (Partial Techno Remix)

YouTube - Coldplay - Talk (Live in Charlotte NC) HD

The Hardest Part (Chris Solo Piano)

YouTube - Coldplay - The Hardest Part

YouTube - Coldplay-The Hardest Part

Postcards From Far Away (Chris Solo Piano)

Viva La Vida

YouTube - Coldplay Viva La Vida

YouTube - Coldplay - Viva La Vida into Lost

Lost!

YouTube - Coldplay - Viva La Vida into Lost

Green Eyes (Acoustic)

Death Will Never Conquer (Acoustic, sung by Will)

Billie Jean (Acoustic)

YouTube - Coldplay-Billie Jean

Viva La Vida (Remix Interlude)

Politik

YouTube - Coldplay (Politik) - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - August 7, 2009

Lovers In Japan

YouTube - Coldplay Live at Charlotte - 08/07/2009

Death And All His Friends

The Scientist

YouTube - Coldplay - The Scientist

Life In Technicolor ii

YouTube - Coldplay (Life In Technicolor ii) - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - August 7, 2009

YouTube - 2009 08 07 Live Coldplay, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Charlotte, NC Life in Technicolor II

The Escapist (Outro)

[greeneyes1207]

or I could go to this one from atlanta..

[gmalool]

YES, so pumped for the 3 in the south east. does anyone know anything about the presale. they are always mind boggling confusing.

[greeneyes1207]

not sure yet...are you going to Charlotte, raleigh and tampa??

[Link]

I'm deffo going to this show from VA, especially with Elbow supporting! Been waiting for CP for 2 years, and Elbow's just a bonus!!

[mountainloafers]

UNREAL!
I cant wait! Got to see it, dont care were the tix are! ELBOW AND COLDPLAY!

WOOT!

[localola86]

YES, so pumped for the 3 in the south east. does anyone know anything about the presale. they are always mind boggling confusing. From the website itself:

How do LiveNation.com presales work?

*If the pre-sale is sponsored by the Nokia Ticket Rush, the pre-sale password can be acquired from the Nokia Ticket Rush website. To sign up please visit http://www.ticketrush.com/ and follow the site's directions. The password is changed monthly, so be sure to check back for updates.


The Coldplay pre-sale will be done thru Ticket Rush, it seems

[localola86]

not sure yet...are you going to Charlotte, raleigh and tampa??

Oh my, I figure that I can travel by train to NC, but coming back is a tad difficult because the trip is 15 hours! I could get on time for the Tampa concert, but I wanted to be early for the one in my city :lol:

Road trip...anyone?

[xxkishaxx]

Does anyone know the price range for the show? I can't find any info anywhere. It'd be appreciated. :D

[localola86]

I read on LiveNation.com something between $47-97, but that's for Tampa. Dunno if it varies.

[xxkishaxx]

I don't know either..I read one that was $35-97. I checked out StubHub and there are already tickets on there in the $100s.

[localola86]

I don't know either..I read one that was $35-97. I checked out StubHub and there are already tickets on there in the $100s. Errrggh...I hate scalpers! :veryangry2:

Anyway, look at the "NorthAmerican pre-sale" thread.

[anedero]

Does anyone know the presale password for the 2009 Charlotte Concert? Or do you know where I could find it? I'd really really really appreciate it :wink3:

[bta5857]

It's my understanding that the Ticket Rush password this month is VENUE

[xxkishaxx]

I wonder if they'll be upgrading tickets again to those who don't have the best seats. Hmm..

[librahi]

if anyone gets two extra seats in sections 1, 2, or 3 up front, i'll gladly pay you double the price for both of them (unless you're kind enough to sell them to me at face value). ticketrush is not working for me this morning, i'm about to have a nervous breakdown! thanks!!!!!!!!

[gmalool]

not sure yet...are you going to Charlotte, raleigh and tampa??

I just got 2 each for Raleigh and Charlotte, I still have til the 20th to decide if I want to go to Tampa.

[herrijt]

Just got two (2) tickets in section 5 row M, not too bad! I'm hoping they schedule a stop in Atlanta as I am much closer - Not sure if I'll keep these tickets but I'll definitely post again if I let them go. I much rather see a Coldplayer get them than ebaying or craigslisting them!

[xxkishaxx]

I say we all get lawn seats and throw a party. ;)

[localola86]

^that's the attitude! Yeah, I'm buying a lawn tix tomorrow. I'll save the fighting and panincking of pre-sales for the Tampa show.

[librahi]

ok, if anyone is buying seats today for charlotte and happens to get anything up close in the front 3 sections (front 10 rows), if you buy an extra two tickets, i'll gladly buy them from you ASAP. i already have 2 sets and keep buying more the closer i can get and plan to sell the others. i am dying for up front seats!

[RedPerspective]

My friend and I both tried the presale AND the main sale this morning, going for the $97 tickets and "Best Available." We never got better than the middle sections. I'm sorry, but $130 each (after all of Live Nation's service charges) is WAY too much to pay for uncovered seats.

So I suspect we'll just hit the lawn and get there early to see Elbow. But if someone has extra Section 1, 2, or 3 tickets (we need 3) I'll gladly pay face value plus charges for them. Yeah, you won't make the kind of insane $$ you would on eBay or Craigslist, but your conscience will be clean..........

--Rich

[xxkishaxx]

I can't even buy the lawn seats. Stupid LiveNation!

[librahi]

i now have another set, trying to help people out.

[localola86]

^^Kisha: yeah, LN is being ridiculous! :veryangry:
I gonna have to wait til later today to buy a lawn ticket!

[greeneyes1207]

anyone getting close tickets?

[Jimithing1]

Oh my god LiveNation is awful, I get on right at 10pm and all they have is the bench seats??? And then they have this awful virtual queue thing. This is ridiculous.

[xxkishaxx]

anyone getting close tickets?

It would be great if we could even get tickets period.

[librahi]

i have a few sets, section 6 row u, section 8 row l, and section 9 row n (last two from presales) so, not close enough for me!

[greeneyes1207]

i want 1 2 or 3 and they don't have any
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[librahi]

why are you having so much trouble, i'm gettting tickets left and right, reserved 1 is singles only now though.

[xxkishaxx]

I would like to know that myself..maybe it's just me? I have a super fast internet connection..but yet it won't let me process or see anything. :(

[Jimithing1]

why are you having so much trouble, i'm gettting tickets left and right, reserved 1 is singles only now though.

I just keep getting placed into this virtual queue

[localola86]

hey, Live Nation is working fine now...

If I get a close tix, would anyone buy it from me? I'm only interested on a lawn tix, but if I get lucky, should I buy it and the resale it?

[Jimithing1]

hey, Live Nation is working fine now...

If I get a close tix, would anyone buy it from me? I'm only interested on a lawn tix, but if I get lucky, should I buy it and the resale it?

I'd buy it from you, only section 1-3 though.

[xxkishaxx]

The problem is, I am needing 3 tickets for myself, sister, and mom. And no one buys in 3s. :(

[Jimithing1]

What's funny is the amount of tickets of Ticketmasters Ticketsnow resale site has doubled in the past 30 minutes, all damn good seats at insane prices.

[librahi]

hey, Live Nation is working fine now...

If I get a close tix, would anyone buy it from me? I'm only interested on a lawn tix, but if I get lucky, should I buy it and the resale it?

uh yes

[codlbeliever47]

man...i clicked immediately and the best they had was section 6 row BB, which is just ridiculous. how can all of the tickets for 1-5 be gone as soon as the onsale begins??

[Jimithing1]

man...i clicked immediately and the best they had was section 6 row BB, which is just ridiculous. how can all of the tickets for 1-5 be gone as soon as the onsale begins??
They aren't gone, they are just holding them and putting them up on brokers sites to sell them for twice the money.

[librahi]

The problem is, I am needing 3 tickets for myself, sister, and mom. And no one buys in 3s. :(

i've got 3 on hold section 8 row v. let me know. seats 9,10, and 11

[xxkishaxx]

Does anyone if section 9 row e would be covered? That;s the issue, mom wants covered seats.

[Jimithing1]

Does anyone if section 9 row e would be covered? That;s the issue, mom wants covered seats.

Yes it is, but just barely.

[librahi]

this sucks, brokers sites (stub hub) has section 2, row J, front and center, for sale already, upwards of 7 in a row side by side. that's bullshit, how? $720.00 each

[localola86]

I got offered one tix on sec 4, row c

[librahi]

i now have 4 sets, lol. guess i'll sell 3, won't have a problem with 3 sets of covered seats. man, i want front section!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[librahi]

i'm finding singles in section 3 row x right now, but who will buy a single?

[localola86]

^how many tix do you need? keep trying, I'm getting a better seat each time.
Althou it's better for a single than for two though :(

[librahi]

i need 2, but it's my wife and i, we need to be together somehow...

[xxkishaxx]

I am going for 2 right now. My sister doesn't even like Coldplay and I was like..psht, you aren't going. So me and my mom, lol.

[librahi]

same seats keep popping up now, back of sections 5 and 6. i've already got 4, i give up. i must have had over 200 tickets in my cart already today and removed them trying for better.

[localola86]

^^^oh, that's true. It's not like asking a friend (or sister, in my case) to buy separate tix.
^^ :laugh3: I wish my sister didn't like Coldplay, and my mom has no clue (she told me yesterday, "I saw the blonde actress married to that guy you like on Oprah")

[librahi]

this thing is far from selling out, there are still 8 sets together in section 8 in row u. am i going to get stuck with 4 sets of tickets? i would think it would sell out, right?

[localola86]

^I think it depends on the city.
Houston would sell quicker than Oregon.

Yeah, LiveNation and Tickermaster stink! They probably will sell certain amount of tickets every day.

When I went to see Jason Mraz, I found a good seat 2 weeks before the concert thru the venue website. Meanwhile, I checked Ticketmaster every day and it would say that they had no more tickets :rolleyes:

[xxkishaxx]

I still say we get some lawn seats, throw a party, Coldplay will see how awesome we are and invite us down to the pit. Haha!

[librahi]

I still say we get some lawn seats, throw a party, Coldplay will see how awesome we are and invite us down to the pit. Haha!

just let me know where you'll be and i'll come find you to say hi from my front row seats that i will have paid $1000 each for! LOL.

[xxkishaxx]

just let me know where you'll be and i'll come find you to say hi from my front row seats that i will have paid $1000 each for! LOL.

:cool: There's actually an auction on Ebay for Section 3 like Row H or something for $700, two tickets. Insane..but as the date gets closer..$700 doesn't look that bad. :laugh3:

[librahi]

:cool: There's actually an auction on Ebay for Section 3 like Row H or something for $700, two tickets. Insane..but as the date gets closer..$700 doesn't look that bad. :laugh3:

i bought 4 sets of tickets trying to get up front, won't have any problem selling them. i was so disappointed with my seats in atlanta in november that i swore i'd pay whatever it takes to get front and center next time, i'm going to do it damnit! i actually tried bribing people in atlanta to swap seats with me and offered them $100 cash as an exchange. stupid me, should have offered much more. would have been worth it. but to go back 20 rows for $100 in this economy.... LOL. i was too cheap. no takers.

[xxkishaxx]

In Atlanta I got one single ticket in Section 1 right next to the special stage a month before the show on TicketMaster. I'm hopeful that LiveNation will do the same and release more tickets as we get closer to August.

[localola86]

I still say we get some lawn seats, throw a party, Coldplay will see how awesome we are and invite us down to the pit. Haha! Actually, that is a good idea, the thing is to be at the venue early enough. There have been some Coldplayers who have gotten upgrades. Just you have to show your devotion. Three of us are planning on going to the NC concerts and then to Tampa. I haven't bought my NC tix, but I have time since I sitting on the lawn anyway. I wanna travel mostly to have more chances to meet the band.

[xxkishaxx]

Actually, that is a good idea, the thing is to be at the venue early enough. There have been some Coldplayers who have gotten upgrades. Just you have to show your devotion. Three of us are planning on going to the NC concerts and then to Tampa. I haven't bought my NC tix, but I have time since I sitting on the lawn anyway. I wanna travel mostly to have more chances to meet the band.

I thought about that too, but I don't know if they'll be upgrading or not. I'm going to make some jackets like the ones they wore on The Grammys to the show. I wonder if that would be showing my devotion, haha. :)

[heelsrule1988]

Well, we got tickets! We decided to settle on Charlotte, though, since they had the best tickets left. So although Raleigh is only an hour away and the Queen City is about three hours away, it's still not so far away that it'd be difficult to go. Plus, even though I'm moving to the Raleigh area soon, I've always loved Charlotte. We ended up getting tickets in section 9... me and my girlfriend will be in row K, seats 1 and 2, and my friend Jonathan will be in row J, seat 3. I'm so pumped! :D

[greeneyes1207]

I got tickets for section 6 I think ( my mom got them since I was in class), and she and my brother have lawn seats...woooo

[greeneyes1207]

Actually, that is a good idea, the thing is to be at the venue early enough. There have been some Coldplayers who have gotten upgrades. Just you have to show your devotion. Three of us are planning on going to the NC concerts and then to Tampa. I haven't bought my NC tix, but I have time since I sitting on the lawn anyway. I wanna travel mostly to have more chances to meet the band.

we should all make posters that say:
Coldplaying <3's Coldplay!!

and maybe we'll all be upgraded??

[xxkishaxx]

we should all make posters that say:
Coldplaying <3's Coldplay!!

and maybe we'll all be upgraded??

That sounds like an awesome idea. :D I'm totally up for those posters.

[localola86]

we should all make posters that say:
Coldplaying <3's Coldplay!!

and maybe we'll all be upgraded??

That's a good one, but mine will also say on the other side "All the way from Florida!"

[heelsrule1988]

Any of you non-NCers been here before? Or to Charlotte? I'd say our state is nice, but Charlotte is arguably the best city our state has to offer. You'll enjoy it.

we should all make posters that say:
Coldplaying <3's Coldplay!!
But then we'll block the view of the people behind us. :(

[localola86]

Well, we got tickets! We decided to settle on Charlotte, though, since they had the best tickets left. So although Raleigh is only an hour away and the Queen City is about three hours away, it's still not so far away that it'd be difficult to go. Plus, even though I'm moving to the Raleigh area soon, I've always loved Charlotte. We ended up getting tickets in section 9... me and my girlfriend will be in row K, seats 1 and 2, and my friend Jonathan will be in row J, seat 3. I'm so pumped! :D

Yeah, you got tickets! I remember you were writing about searching on Live Nation later in the day of the pre-sale. I knew there would be tix later on.

[localola86]

Any of you non-NCers been here before? Or to Charlotte? I'd say our state is nice, but Charlotte is arguably the best city our state has to offer. You'll enjoy it.
Nope :disappointed:
But I've been told NC is beautiful :nice:
I'm not as concerned about getting a tix (it's gonna be lawn anyway), but of finding a place to stay in Charlotte :uhoh:
There's hope for Raleigh because my mom has a friend there.
But then we'll block the view of the people behind us. :(
Well, the posters are mostly for early in the day. The idea is to wait for Coldplay arrive at the venue :lol:

[xxkishaxx]

Any of you non-NCers been here before? Or to Charlotte? I'd say our state is nice, but Charlotte is arguably the best city our state has to offer. You'll enjoy it.


But then we'll block the view of the people behind us. :(

Yeah, I totally know how that feels. I never hold up posters during shows because of that.

[xxkishaxx]

Nope :disappointed:
But I've been told NC is beautiful :nice:
I'm not as concerned about getting a tix (it's gonna be lawn anyway), but of finding a place to stay in Charlotte :uhoh:
There's hope for Raleigh because my mom has a friend there.

Well, the posters are mostly for early in the day. The idea is to wait for Coldplay arrive at the venue :lol:

Do you know exactly where to go to wait for them? I knew where to go for Atlanta, and there was nobody down there waiting with me, which I found extremely odd.

[drumminfootbaler]

Saw Coldplay 11/7/08, going to Charlotte for the 8/7/09 show! Can't wait.....!:D

[localola86]

Do you know exactly where to go to wait for them? I knew where to go for Atlanta, and there was nobody down there waiting with me, which I found extremely odd.

I guess...the area at the venue where the tour buses and trucks enter? :thinking:
I have read on other concert threads that they get there around noon and 1pm.

Did you see them in Atlanta when they were entering?
You were all alone waiting!? must have been the time you were there, or just being the hard-core fan that tries to catch a glimpse of the band before the concert :lol:

[xxkishaxx]

I guess...the area at the venue where the tour buses and trucks enter? :thinking:
I have read on other concert threads that they get there around noon and 1pm.

Did you see them in Atlanta when they were entering?
You were all alone waiting!? must have been the time you were there, or just being the hard-core fan that tries to catch a glimpse of the band before the concert :lol:

No, I never got to see them. We decided to go eat and look around instead of wait. This time though, we're gonna be there by noon for sure. We're making the 4 jackets they wear and hopefully they'll look decent, haha.

[localola86]

No, I never got to see them. We decided to go eat and look around instead of wait. This time though, we're gonna be there by noon for sure. We're making the 4 jackets they wear and hopefully they'll look decent, haha.

Oh, that's another issue. Guess I'll pack water bottles, power bars, apples and bananas :lol:

I'll be wearing my dark purple militia-style jacket. Maybe I should buy a white T and paint a 42 on it :P

[xxkishaxx]

Oh, that's another issue. Guess I'll pack water bottles, power bars, apples and bananas :lol:

I'll be wearing my dark purple militia-style jacket. Maybe I should buy a white T and paint a 42 on it :P

Oh yeah, food. Haha! I'm sure we'll pack a cooler or something. I think the t-shirt idea with 42 sounds awesome. :D I just got done buying fabric paint for our jackets, so I'm pretty excited.

[xxkishaxx]

Just thought I'd let you guys know, if you're still waiting on tickets through LiveNation, you really ought to get them now. I was checking the site again today and the ticket processing fees went up a dollar. What's up with that?

[UrbanBuckeye33]

Pumped for this. Saw they guys in Chicago this last year. I go to Clemson, about two hours from Charlotte, and will be moving in to my apartment on the 5th. Not spending the 100 + this time as I did for Chicago though haha. I am a poor college student. Plus I love lawn seats for some reason haha, always have.

[localola86]

^Great, more people in the lawn for the Coldplaying PARTAAAYYY!!

[xxkishaxx]

^Great, more people in the lawn for the Coldplaying PARTAAAYYY!!

Ain't no party like a Coldplaying party. :D

[chuck kottke]

Just how far from the stage are the lawn seats??

[gmalool]

Did anyone get sections 1, 2, or 3? And was the general sale better than the presale?

[gmalool]

I got section 7 i beleive. not too fond of them.

[xxkishaxx]

I don't think anyone got in Section 1, 2, or 3. The pre-sale was better than the general sale, but both sales were kinda bad. :(

[gmalool]

NVM i take that back. im very pleased with my section 7. its directly in the middle!.

[xxkishaxx]

There's an auction on Ebay for 4 lawn seats. The seller has "Sold Out" in the title, and the price has went past face value for 4 tickets. I feel sorry for these people because they can actually get all 4 tickets cheaper on LiveNation. :(

[localola86]

There's an auction on Ebay for 4 lawn seats. The seller has "Sold Out" in the title, and the price has went past face value for 4 tickets. I feel sorry for these people because they can actually get all 4 tickets cheaper on LiveNation. :(

I know! What's up with that!? Live Nation says that it still has lawn tickets available :thinking:

[xxkishaxx]

I know! What's up with that!? Live Nation says that it still has lawn tickets available :thinking:

All I know is, brokers and scalpers have had a field day with these tickets, haha.

My friend and I had an idea about how to tell who is from the forum at the show. When I went to go see Paul McCartney, the members of the forum would have pink glowsticks to wave around a such so you could be identified. I think we all should do that, but any color. You can get them cheap at some places. :laugh3:

[gocavs45]

Hey guys - I have an extra set of tickets (2) for section 5 - row M... send me an offer @ arw33@uakron.edu if you're interested. Thanks!

[gmalool]

All I know is, brokers and scalpers have had a field day with these tickets, haha.

My friend and I had an idea about how to tell who is from the forum at the show. When I went to go see Paul McCartney, the members of the forum would have pink glowsticks to wave around a such so you could be identified. I think we all should do that, but any color. You can get them cheap at some places. :laugh3:

Thats a great idea! Blue?

[xxkishaxx]

Thats a great idea! Blue?

Blue sounds good to me. That can be our official Coldplaying color. :)

[localola86]

Blue sounds good to me. That can be our official Coldplaying color. :)

Sorry, but I think YELLOW is more appropiate for so many reasons :P

The Coldplayers that are going to Wembley are designing Yellow t-shirts to identify each other.

So, I say... yellow glowsticks! :lol:

[xxkishaxx]

Sorry, but I think YELLOW is more appropiate for so many reasons :P

The Coldplayers that are going to Wembley are designing Yellow t-shirts to identify each other.

So, I say... yellow glowsticks! :lol:

Haha yeah! I was thinking about that..maybe we should do yellow instead. :D We could have them all up during the song.

[khrivnak]

Yay, this will be my first Coldplay concert. Got section 8 row O. Not so great but I'm not paying the ridiculous amounts for sections 1, 2, and 3. Anyways, they're in the Premier Level and that sounds kind of important haha.

Sorry, but I think YELLOW is more appropiate for so many reasons :P

The Coldplayers that are going to Wembley are designing Yellow t-shirts to identify each other.

So, I say... yellow glowsticks! :lol:

Oh, I'm totally gonna go get some yellow glowsticks.

[xxkishaxx]

Ok..here's my plans. We are going to arrive in Charlotte in the day before the show to check out everything and see where we need to go to wait for the band to come in and all that. We're spending the night in the hotel and are going to get at the venue around 11:45. We're bringing some folding chairs to sit on and a cooler of food. It's going to be me, my mom, sister, and bff. We're also making the jackets that Coldplay wore on The Grammys, they aren't going to be perfect but we're gonna try, haha. We're going to bring the stuff to make posters with us so we will have something to do while we wait, and we're also bringing snack cakes to give to the roadies and crew. We might being extra yellow glowsticks incase people forgot, and we will be in the lawn partying. :D

[librahi]

Ok..here's my plans. We are going to arrive in Charlotte in the day before the show to check out everything and see where we need to go to wait for the band to come in and all that. We're spending the night in the hotel and are going to get at the venue around 11:45. We're bringing some folding chairs to sit on and a cooler of food. It's going to be me, my mom, sister, and bff. We're also making the jackets that Coldplay wore on The Grammys, they aren't going to be perfect but we're gonna try, haha. We're going to bring the stuff to make posters with us so we will have something to do while we wait, and we're also bringing snack cakes to give to the roadies and crew. We might being extra yellow glowsticks incase people forgot, and we will be in the lawn partying. :D

bring some vegan food for chris, he'll appreciate it...

[xxkishaxx]

bring some vegan food for chris, he'll appreciate it...

:laugh3: Of course.

[chloejade10]

so both concerts (charlotte and raleigh) are outside, correct?

[xxkishaxx]

so both concerts (charlotte and raleigh) are outside, correct?

Mmhmm, and mostly covered. But some sections and the lawn are not.

[gmalool]

so both concerts (charlotte and raleigh) are outside, correct?

HAHA. CHLOE! You made a login!

[gmalool]

Bring your yellow glowsticks.

[chloejade10]

buy us some gregory! lol

[jbarry5503]

Coldplay fan from DC looking for two pavilion tickets to either Charlotte or Raleigh.


Thank you!!!!

[gocavs45]

jbarry5503: I have 2 tickets for the show in Charlotte - section 5 - row M - send me an email @arw33@uakron.edu and we can talk.

[localola86]

BUMP!

I haven't got a ticket for this show.
I'm waiting to see if Oxfam asks for voluteers.

[greeneyes1207]

BUMP!

I haven't got a ticket for this show.
I'm waiting to see if Oxfam asks for voluteers.

I emailed the oxfam people I knew of, and they said to find out if we can work there, we have to wait until it's a few months closer to the day...so nerve racking, since this is the only out of the 3 I'm planning on going to that I have tickets to. But I have faith.


about the glow sticks--what if we did purple (for violet hill), or a combo of a bunch of colors (but we'd all have the same ones)

is there a group of people meeting up to try to see/meet the band before the concert? like with posters and stuff? if not, we should do it , maybe it'd happen!! yay..

and does anyone know of any hotels pretty close to the venue? the website for the venue doesn't really give great info.

thanks..sorry this has a lot of stuff in the post, i've been a slacker from this thread for a while.

[xxkishaxx]

I emailed the oxfam people I knew of, and they said to find out if we can work there, we have to wait until it's a few months closer to the day...so nerve racking, since this is the only out of the 3 I'm planning on going to that I have tickets to. But I have faith.


about the glow sticks--what if we did purple (for violet hill), or a combo of a bunch of colors (but we'd all have the same ones)

is there a group of people meeting up to try to see/meet the band before the concert? like with posters and stuff? if not, we should do it , maybe it'd happen!! yay..

and does anyone know of any hotels pretty close to the venue? the website for the venue doesn't really give great info.

thanks..sorry this has a lot of stuff in the post, i've been a slacker from this thread for a while.

We could do purple AND yellow glowsticks..lol. And yes, I will definitely be there to try to see the band. We're looking at staying at a Quality Inn that is less than a mile away from the venue. Not for sure about that yet though.

[localola86]

I emailed the oxfam people I knew of, and they said to find out if we can work there, we have to wait until it's a few months closer to the day...so nerve racking, since this is the only out of the 3 I'm planning on going to that I have tickets to. But I have faith.


about the glow sticks--what if we did purple (for violet hill), or a combo of a bunch of colors (but we'd all have the same ones)

is there a group of people meeting up to try to see/meet the band before the concert? like with posters and stuff? if not, we should do it , maybe it'd happen!! yay..

and does anyone know of any hotels pretty close to the venue? the website for the venue doesn't really give great info.

thanks..sorry this has a lot of stuff in the post, i've been a slacker from this thread for a while.

Hi GreenEyes! Thanks for the info!
I have the same predicament. I got my ticket for Tampa, but I want to go to NC as well. I didn't want to buy tickets for the NC concerts since my summer plans are not concrete (i.e. summer job, summer classes, working on thesis).
Yeah, it's nerve-racking, but I think it's better to just be patient, don't worry :lol:

At the Tampa thread, everyone is up for the yellow glowsticks. So, I dunno if they want to do purple glowsticks too. But it could work to have 2 colors. On that thread, we started to speculate whether the band will stay at the Hard Rock Hotel, which is right next to the venue. I guess some will want to meet at the hotel, and others at the venue.

About Charlotte and Raleigh, if I get to go, I'll spend most of my time around the venue, like the crazy fangirl I am :laugh3:

[greeneyes1207]

We're looking at staying at a Quality Inn that is less than a mile away from the venue. Not for sure about that yet though.

I dont know if this makes sense: but when I'm searching for hotels, should I use Charlotte as the city or is there a 'closer' city to use..if you guys know what I mean. like the smaller cities or neighborhoods or w/e..
thanks for any help!

[localola86]

I dont know if this makes sense: but when I'm searching for hotels, should I use Charlotte as the city or is there a 'closer' city to use..if you guys know what I mean. like the smaller cities or neighborhoods or w/e..
thanks for any help!

I've been helping people to find hotels in Tampa, so I just google the venue, and then write "hotels" on the "search for nearby" box (or something like that).

[xxkishaxx]

I dont know if this makes sense: but when I'm searching for hotels, should I use Charlotte as the city or is there a 'closer' city to use..if you guys know what I mean. like the smaller cities or neighborhoods or w/e..
thanks for any help!

I actually went to Priceline.com and typed in Charlotte, NC. Then there's an option that says find hotels near..and I picked the venue name. It'll give you a whole list of hotels and how far they are away from the venue.

[greeneyes1207]

thanks guys!!
oh, and hotels.com has a good feature like that too

[greeneyes1207]

hey everyone, I have to sell my Charlotte tickets since I bought Atlanta tickets, long story short & since I live in Atlanta.

Right now they're on sale on ebay, there are 2 of the $79 ones, and 1 of the $97 ones (my attempt at being close, but failed thanks to scalpers). I'm selling them for what me and my mom paid for them and it includes all the "convenience" fees...so if anyone doesn't have tickets and would like to buy these, let me know/go bid on them!

the two together: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170313166497

the single ticket: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170313168404

[librahi]

hey everyone, I have to sell my Charlotte tickets since I bought Atlanta tickets, long story short & since I live in Atlanta.

Right now they're on sale on ebay, there are 2 of the $79 ones, and 1 of the $97 ones (my attempt at being close, but failed thanks to scalpers). I'm selling them for what me and my mom paid for them and it includes all the "convenience" fees...so if anyone doesn't have tickets and would like to buy these, let me know/go bid on them!

the two together: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170313166497

the single ticket: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170313168404

did you have any luck selling them? i have 3 extra sets of 2 to charlotte and 1 extra set of 3 for atlanta that i need to sell, but was thinking of waiting closer to the concert. i didn't buy trying to make money, just kept finding better seats. and all that i have are pretty good seats.

[debbiejv]

I am going to wait until closer to the show and see if anything better comes up. I have had success with that in the past, and have actually gotten very close seats a day or two before shows. Ticketmaster is notorious for releasing great seats a week or a few days before a show, but I don't know about Live Nation. Their fees are RIDICULOUS, what about $30 in convenience fees/charges?? Parking used to be free at Verizon, and now they have even added $6 for that to each ticket!
I tried for tickets during the presale and the gen. sale, but nothing came up close. I may end up on the lawn. My daughter wants to see them SO BAD. I saw them last time they were here in Charlotte from the 15th row and it was AWESOME!!! I know I can never afford to pay scalper/broker charges, my husband has been out of work for a year now.....but if I can find a way, I want to be at this show SO BAD!

[greeneyes1207]

did you have any luck selling them? i have 3 extra sets of 2 to charlotte and 1 extra set of 3 for atlanta that i need to sell, but was thinking of waiting closer to the concert. i didn't buy trying to make money, just kept finding better seats. and all that i have are pretty good seats.

no luck, I think I'm going to wait until it's a bit closer to the date and stuff..

and I'm not selling my tickets to make money off of them, it's kind of tough to buy tickets to 2 different shows and not be broke..not to mention I don't live in Charlotte so in addition to the tickets if I keep them, I'd have to pay for gas and a hotel, and it's not easy for some as it is for others. So when they added the ATL date, it's easier to go when you live 15 minutes away.

[gmalool]

^ You should just sell Charlotte ones (if you have any luck), buy ATL ones, and buy charlotte ones later. If anybody needs Raleigh tickets, i have 2, they are pretty solid seats.

[iriden]

Livenation is selling pit for this date, don't know exactly when they put it up, but there are still plenty right now, and they also added a lot of ticktes in the closer seated sections :wink:

[white.shadows]

Thanks Denise for the heads up!!

I just got a GA pit ticket. I was also able to pull up section 1, row J... 10th row, and not even all the way over on the side.

Unfortunately, I just bought a single in section 1, row S off of TicketsNow last week. Bad timing.

I have way too many extra tickets piling up. I don't want to get stuck with them. I may end up selling them at a loss, just to get rid of them.

[librahi]

how in the hell am i supposed to sell 4 extra pair of tickets to this show now? i just bought my fifth set due to them being released closer now.

[iriden]

Thanks Denise for the heads up!!

I just got a GA pit ticket. I was also able to pull up section 1, row J... 10th row, and not even all the way over on the side.

Unfortunately, I just bought a single in section 1, row S off of TicketsNow last week. Bad timing.

I have way too many extra tickets piling up. I don't want to get stuck with them. I may end up selling them at a loss, just to get rid of them.
You're welcome, I should sell my Mansfield tickets instead since I could go to just one of these two concerts, and I'd rather have my pit tix for this than lawn for Mansfield, and logistically speaking it's also better this way :D

I'm too used to GA so this has been a wonderful news for me..yay for the PIT :dance:

[greeneyes1207]

If anyone is looking for tickets to this show, I'm selling 2 tickets in section 14 row d, and then a single one in section 6. I got them before they added the Atlanta show, where I live.

If anyone is or knows some one who's interested, PM me.

I might start a thread for this..but I don't know if anyone would care

[greeneyes1207]

oh, and I'm selling them for the exact price I paid for them, not 10 times what they're worth....so it's like buying them off the site, but not, lol

[Pguild142]

Does this amphitheater have a club with the food and stuff like Atlanta's?

If so, does anyone know how to get passes for it? Thanks!

See ya'll in Charlotte and Atlanta and New Orleans and LONDON!

[holycatfish87]

Hey guys I have Pit tickets, do you know how it works, is it literally a pit or are there seats? And how early should I get there to guarantee a good spot in the pit if there are no seats?

[c_mitchell]

Hey all, this is my first day here but I've been browing the site for about 2 months now. I was wondering if anyone here's been to a concert in this amphitheatre and could help me out with some questions I have...

1. Does the facility have video screens in it or is it bare around the stage?
2. My seats are in section 9, I believe and I've been getting mixed reports on what our view would be like. Does anyone on here have a good opinion as to what they'll be like?
3. This is going to be my first Coldplay concert. What are they like?

Thanks to anyone who can help!

[librahi]

Hey all, this is my first day here but I've been browing the site for about 2 months now. I was wondering if anyone here's been to a concert in this amphitheatre and could help me out with some questions I have...

1. Does the facility have video screens in it or is it bare around the stage?
2. My seats are in section 9, I believe and I've been getting mixed reports on what our view would be like. Does anyone on here have a good opinion as to what they'll be like?
3. This is going to be my first Coldplay concert. What are they like?

Thanks to anyone who can help!

You can find a lot out by searching here. I'll give you some quick answers:

1. Yes, there should be screens, part of their set.
2. I have some better for sale for face value if you want, but you'll be fine in section 9. Depending on what row or seat, you could have limited view, but most likely you'll be fine.
3. Amazing. I cannot write in 100 days what you might experience. It's a brilliant show, so much energy, just enjoy yourself and dance!

Hope you enjoy, I'll be there!

[c_mitchell]

What seats do you have for sale?
And I looked at the tickets and we are seated midway in the section on the side of it that's closer to the middle of the facility
I cannot wait for the show, personally. I've heard that around 20,000 should be there. It sounds amazing

[librahi]

What seats do you have for sale?
And I looked at the tickets and we are seated midway in the section on the side of it that's closer to the middle of the facility
I cannot wait for the show, personally. I've heard that around 20,000 should be there. It sounds amazing

i kept buying and upgrading when the presale was on. i can't begin to tell you how upset i am at how many sets i purchased! here is what i have for sale:

section 8 row L seats 20 and 21
section 6 row U seats 24 and 25
section 6 row Y seats 15 and 16
section 9 row S seats 34 and 35 (probably worse than yours)

if you're interested, make an offer. i won't sell for 1 penny more than i paid, including fees. i am not here to make money, only try to make some or all of my money i paid back!!!! :)

[c_mitchell]

I'm fairly interested but I need to see what my partner says. She was pretty stuck on keeping what we have. What are the prices you are charging though? One thing that got me mad, however was I was looking at the Livenation site a few weeks after we bought the tickets from there and they had seats right in front for sale and they weren't there when I first tried to purchase the seats. Confusing..

[librahi]

I'm fairly interested but I need to see what my partner says. She was pretty stuck on keeping what we have. What are the prices you are charging though? One thing that got me mad, however was I was looking at the Livenation site a few weeks after we bought the tickets from there and they had seats right in front for sale and they weren't there when I first tried to purchase the seats. Confusing..

make me an offer for the tickets. that's all i can say. i paid $97.50 for each ticket plus the ridiculous fees. let me know, there's plenty of time before the show.

[c_mitchell]

Yes, those fees are pretty crappy. I'll see what my partner wants to do. Also, I may have a friend who may be interested in what you're offering seeing as she wants to get tickets.

[librahi]

Yes, those fees are pretty crappy. I'll see what my partner wants to do. Also, I may have a friend who may be interested in what you're offering seeing as she wants to get tickets.

please let your friend know i really need to sell these sets i have. thank you very much.

[cmooreNC]

I've posted this on the Selling/Trading thread also, but I have four Pit tickets (500 tickets for standing right in front of the stage) that I need to unload. Stupid me already had tickets for another show (Jackson Browne) down in St. Augustine, FL, that same night (Aug. 7th) when I bought these. Argh!

Anyway, I'm looking to sell two of them for $250 (my actual cost through the Live Nation website was $256) and trade the other two for Tampa (Aug. 9th) pit tickets.

Please send me a PM if interested in either option.

Seen 'em twice on the tour already (Boston and Atlanta - both on the first leg indoors). Great show!

Chris (Charlotte, NC)

UPDATE THURSDAY, MAY 28th ---- SOLD MY 4 PIT TICKETS.

[librahi]

I've posted this on the Selling/Trading thread also, but I have four Pit tickets (500 tickets for standing right in front of the stage) that I need to unload. Stupid me already had tickets for another show (Jackson Browne) down in St. Augustine, FL, that same night (Aug. 7th) when I bought these. Argh!

Anyway, I'm looking to sell two of them for $250 (my actual cost through the Live Nation website was $256) and trade the other two for Tampa (Aug. 9th) pit tickets.

Please send me a PM if interested in either option.

Seen 'em twice on the tour already (Boston and Atlanta - both on the first leg indoors). Great show!

Chris (Charlotte, NC)

good luck man. i had seats in the covered area in atlanta and it was raining like hell. was trying to sell them here and on ebay, then tried to sell them at the show. paid $400.06 for them and sold them after 1 hour of walking through the mud and rain for $240. i sure hope we can sell our charlotte tickets.

[cmooreNC]

good luck man. i had seats in the covered area in atlanta and it was raining like hell. was trying to sell them here and on ebay, then tried to sell them at the show. paid $400.06 for them and sold them after 1 hour of walking through the mud and rain for $240. i sure hope we can sell our charlotte tickets.

Indeed. Good luck to you, also. I know better than to wait until close to show date or attempt to sell them on site at the venue (although I won't be in town that day anyway, since I'll be down in FLA), as that's always a crap shoot. Plus with this current crummy economy, it's just really tough to move such expensive tickets right now. But PIT tickets should move, I think, plus I've got a couple of months to sell or trade them (hopefully I'll get that Tampa trade for two of 'em, somehow, as I'd really love to see this show from the Pit... especially since it appears to be the last North American date of the tour).

Do you know of other sites available to list them without fees? Craigslist, I guess, although I've never used it. I don't want to make a profit on these, but like you I certainly don't want to take a loss, either.

Take care,

Chris

[gmalool]

I have seats available for this show as well! PM if interested. Im going to the show, but after being in the pit for Atlanta. I have to do it again! PIT GA is THE best seat for the show. No doubt about it.

[bruttiиo]

these tickets were very easy to get :uhoh: I hope the stadium isn't empty :wacky:

[greeneyes1207]

I have 3 tickets to sell for this show...2 are together, and 1 is by itself. I can't remember what I paid for them, but I'm not selling them to make a profit..
I have them on stubhub.com, but I don't know if they will sell

[librahi]

Indeed. Good luck to you, also. I know better than to wait until close to show date or attempt to sell them on site at the venue (although I won't be in town that day anyway, since I'll be down in FLA), as that's always a crap shoot. Plus with this current crummy economy, it's just really tough to move such expensive tickets right now. But PIT tickets should move, I think, plus I've got a couple of months to sell or trade them (hopefully I'll get that Tampa trade for two of 'em, somehow, as I'd really love to see this show from the Pit... especially since it appears to be the last North American date of the tour).

Do you know of other sites available to list them without fees? Craigslist, I guess, although I've never used it. I don't want to make a profit on these, but like you I certainly don't want to take a loss, either.

Take care,

Chris

i've wondered the same thing. i'm going to try craigslist, ebay, stubhub, whatever i can. i know i'm taking a loss, i just don't want to try to sell them at the show.

[lostinreverie]

I'm going to be in the pit as well. So excited!!

[WordLife565]

i got lawn seats, this will be my first coldplay concert, but i think it will be great.

[c_mitchell]

How many from the site are going to this?
I'll start the count...
1!

[librahi]

2

[c_mitchell]

well this is lively, haha

[librahi]

sold one set on stub hub today! lost about $15 each ticket after fees, not too shabby!

[cmooreNC]

UPDATE --- SOLD MY 4 PIT TICKETS FOR THE CHARLOTTE CONCERT.

Thanks!

[greeneyes1207]

sold one set on stub hub today! lost about $15 each ticket after fees, not too shabby!

yay!
How much were you selling yours for?

[white.shadows]

I'll be in the pit!!!

[lostinreverie]

^3 so I'm 4! And I have pit as well!

[iriden]

5 & 6 me and my friend, have pit as well :cool:

[librahi]

yay!
How much were you selling yours for?

green eyes, sorry i missed your question. i have sold 2 of my 4 sets. i put them for sale, then adjusted the prices so that they were the cheapest in each section. it makes selling them so easy. my best two got $221, i paid $265 total for them. the other set i paid the same, but only got $187 back. after the atlanta selling fiasco, i wasn't taking a chance!

[c_mitchell]

Hey everyone, I just got an email from livenation saying the show is starting at 7 rather than 8. Does that mean that Coldplay comes on to play at 7? Or is that when the opening acts perform? Also, what time would be good to get there to be sure to see all the opening acts and Coldplay?

[Pguild142]

Does anyone have an extra pair of tickets still? My parents have decided to go, and are about to buy a pair off of live nation, but if someone needs some off of their hands, I figured I'd try here first!

Let me know!

[c_mitchell]

What time is everyone getting to the facility for the show? This is my first time and I'm a little confused.

[moses910]

My wife and I are headed to this show....our first Coldplay show, am very excited. It's her first concert ever...I go to lots of shows, but she's never been to one....glad we're going together.

Got a question, does anyone know anything about camera policy? I know that Verizon allows cameras if bands do, and I'm pretty sure Coldplay does, but I want to know specifics. I'd like to bring my Nikon SLR and maybe two lenses, though I'm not sure if it'd be considered a professional camera. It's an old film FG and I can't find anything anywhere about this. Thanks for the help and looking forward to the show!!

[greeneyes1207]

My wife and I are headed to this show....our first Coldplay show, am very excited. It's her first concert ever...I go to lots of shows, but she's never been to one....glad we're going together.

Got a question, does anyone know anything about camera policy? I know that Verizon allows cameras if bands do, and I'm pretty sure Coldplay does, but I want to know specifics. I'd like to bring my Nikon SLR and maybe two lenses, though I'm not sure if it'd be considered a professional camera. It's an old film FG and I can't find anything anywhere about this. Thanks for the help and looking forward to the show!!

you guys are definitely going to have a good time! I know that venues don't allow cameras with interchangeable lenses, but Coldplay does allow cameras..I don't know what would happen if you brought yours, but I'm sure if you just brought it with just one lens already on it, they might just glance at it and move on.

[moses910]

you guys are definitely going to have a good time! I know that venues don't allow cameras with interchangeable lenses, but Coldplay does allow cameras..I don't know what would happen if you brought yours, but I'm sure if you just brought it with just one lens already on it, they might just glance at it and move on.
That's kind of what I'm thinking. Thanks for the confirmation on Coldplay's stance.

All my lenses are single focal length lenses, so it looks even more "amateurish" I would think. I'll be slightly stage left beside SB area. So I want to at least have a 105mm but was thinking about either my 135mm or my 180 as a secondary. I really really want to bring my real camera there....this is the kind of photography I've been wanting to do for a while.

[holycatfish87]

ok so i have pit tickets for this show, do you know exactly how this works, is it inbetween the ramps or what?

[Pguild142]

In between the ramps? I'm not sure I understand that.

But I will be in the PIT as well... and it is all the way in the front. In the Atlanta show there were two mini extensions on both sides (maybe these are the ramps you speak of?) and the pit was pretty much lodged in between. I stood in the corner of on of these extensions and the stage and it was a great view.

Hope this helps. Also, Charlotte Coldplayers: Are we going to be nice and hold each others spots if one of us needs to use the bathroom or grab a drink? In Atlanta this worked perfect. And what time did we decide to line up to get in? I want front and center this time :laugh3:

[holycatfish87]

In between the ramps? I'm not sure I understand that.

But I will be in the PIT as well... and it is all the way in the front. In the Atlanta show there were two mini extensions on both sides (maybe these are the ramps you speak of?) and the pit was pretty much lodged in between. I stood in the corner of on of these extensions and the stage and it was a great view.

Hope this helps. Also, Charlotte Coldplayers: Are we going to be nice and hold each others spots if one of us needs to use the bathroom or grab a drink? In Atlanta this worked perfect. And what time did we decide to line up to get in? I want front and center this time :laugh3:

Yeah that is what I meant I guess, I am planning on being there around 230 or so, if you guys suggest earlier then I will do that because I also want to be all front and center too.

[Pguild142]

I will be there as soon as possible. My flight arrives around 11. I will probably grab lunch, go to a gas station and buy a foam cooler and get a couple of "beverages", and go to the venue. Hopefully I'm there by 2:30 and we can kill time Catfish.

By the way, I will be wearing the London Yellow Shirt, so I will be easy to spot. I believe my girlfriend or sister (do not know who is joining me yet) will be as well. I was thinking about wearing VLV suits like the guys, but it may just be to damn hot.

Also... It will by my birthday!!! :jester: Great place to spend it!

[lfdianne]

I will be there as soon as possible. My flight arrives around 11. I will probably grab lunch, go to a gas station and buy a foam cooler and get a couple of "beverages", and go to the venue. Hopefully I'm there by 2:30 and we can kill time Catfish.

By the way, I will be wearing the London Yellow Shirt, so I will be easy to spot. I believe my girlfriend or sister (do not know who is joining me yet) will be as well. I was thinking about wearing VLV suits like the guys, but it may just be to damn hot.

Also... It will by my birthday!!! :jester: Great place to spend it!

Oh, man...I am so freaking tempted to come to this show or to Tampa. All the way from California. I saw them twice last weekend and I *need* to see them once more. We have enough United miles for a free ticket...sigh...I need to convice my husband that I need a mini vacation. lol And I would definitely want Pit tickets. Hmmm, what to do...

[greeneyes1207]

is anyone who's from out of town staying in a hotel? I'm trying to find one, but also one close to the airport as well, any ideas??

[jbarry5503]

I'm driving down from DC for the Raleigh show and know that when the show ends, I'm going to want to go see them the next night in Charlotte.

Does anyone know of some tickets for sale?

[lfdianne]

That's kind of what I'm thinking. Thanks for the confirmation on Coldplay's stance.

All my lenses are single focal length lenses, so it looks even more "amateurish" I would think. I'll be slightly stage left beside SB area. So I want to at least have a 105mm but was thinking about either my 135mm or my 180 as a secondary. I really really want to bring my real camera there....this is the kind of photography I've been wanting to do for a while.

I smuggled in my Nikon D40 with my detached 55-200mm zoom last weekend to Verizon here in Irvine. It was in the bottom of my purse with a water bottle, tickets, wallet, and other assorted stuff on top. No one said anything. It was so worth it to have my good camera, but i still left it on auto all night because I didn't want to spend time adjusting the settings. I'm not a great photographer, and am still learning, but it beat the hell out of my point and shoots. My pics are in my sig.

[Pguild142]

Oh, man...I am so freaking tempted to come to this show or to Tampa. All the way from California. I saw them twice last weekend and I *need* to see them once more. We have enough United miles for a free ticket...sigh...I need to convice my husband that I need a mini vacation. lol And I would definitely want Pit tickets. Hmmm, what to do...

After I had to dip out on the Irvine show, you now must come to Charlotte to make the Coldplay karma in the universe balanced!!

Ha ha.. don't know if that really made sense.

I will be staying in a hotel as well, as one person asked for hotels, but I'm not sure which one. My parents are going for their first show ever, and since I bought them the tickets, they are taking care of accommodations.

I am also looking for 2 more PIT tickets. Late in the game, I know, but it know looks as my sister and her b/f want to join the fun. Who am I to say they can't?

[gmalool]

Does anyone have any extra PIT tickets for this show?

[greeneyes1207]

11 days!!!

[Pguild142]

greeneyes.. you're not in the pit? this is a travesty!!

[c_mitchell]

10 days!

What time is everyone getting there? and also what is the view like from the very front of the lawn section?

[Pguild142]

I am going to try to get there early. But I'll be driving all night, so it might be 2:30 or 3. My sister and her b/f will be on the lawn as well, and be with me I think. As mentioned earlier, hoping to bring a disposable cooler for the afternoon heat filled w/ some fun beverages :D

[c_mitchell]

can you see the stage well from the front of the lawn section?

[Pguild142]

I'm starting to debate what time to get there. I want close, but it looks like by the looks of things, the pit barely has anyone in it when the gates open. If that's the case, is 2:30 to early? I need feedback :confused:

Also, you can see the stage well, since it's a small venue from the lawn. Also, be forewarned that they play a set in the lawn. Didn't mean to spoil, but it's good info to know.

[herrijt]

Embassy suites in Concord is a great hotel!

[gmalool]

THe shows been slowly creeping up on us. Anybody going to Raleigh and Charlotte

[heelsrule1988]

Time to come out of the shadows and start posting again... only one week to go. It's hard to believe that it's so close now. When the tickets went on sale, it was half a year away... that seemed like a really long time. Now, we're down to a mere week. I can hardly wait! :)

A couple questions for those of you that have seen Coldplay live before... first, what's the deal with cameras? I'm sure they're technically not allowed, but do you just try to sneak it in and hope for the best? And do you need to keep flash off so you won't get noticed? Also, we got aisle seats, so will we be allowed to stand in the aisle the whole time, as long as we're near our seats? I mean, me and my friend will be having one of the best nights of our lives... surely we can't be expected to stay in our seats. Hopefully you guys can give me some help on these questions.

And although nobody will care, I thought I'd update my original post in this thread... my girlfriend won't be able to go; instead, my friend's dad will be going. But she is moving here in about a month (after four years of her living in Ohio and being 700 miles away from me... not fun at all), so I'm extremely happy about that. :D

[gmalool]

Time to come out of the shadows and start posting again... only one week to go. It's hard to believe that it's so close now. When the tickets went on sale, it was half a year away... that seemed like a really long time. Now, we're down to a mere week. I can hardly wait! :)

A couple questions for those of you that have seen Coldplay live before... first, what's the deal with cameras? I'm sure they're technically not allowed, but do you just try to sneak it in and hope for the best? And do you need to keep flash off so you won't get noticed? Also, we got aisle seats, so will we be allowed to stand in the aisle the whole time, as long as we're near our seats? I mean, me and my friend will be having one of the best nights of our lives... surely we can't be expected to stay in our seats. Hopefully you guys can give me some help on these questions.

And although nobody will care, I thought I'd update my original post in this thread... my girlfriend won't be able to go; instead, my friend's dad will be going. But she is moving here in about a month (after four years of her living in Ohio and being 700 miles away from me... not fun at all), so I'm extremely happy about that. :D

Ive definately been in the shadows! Ill start posting alot more in this next week, if anyone has questions about the pit, I can answer pretty much anything about it and what time to get there before.

[gmalool]

Finnally managed to buy some PIT tix 5 days before the show! Whos gonna be in the PIT?

[Pguild142]

I'll be in the PIT :D

As for the camera... I have taken a camera to every show I've been, and used the flash without a problem. Every show I've been to, it seems the entire crowd is on their feet. Oddly enough, the only one that wasn't was in Dublin, Ireland. I think there will be no problem with standing.

I'm still looking for two tickets for the sister and her b/f. They have to be cheap, so even lawn will suffice, if anybody knows of two that are out there. Been looking through craigslist and ebay, nothing cheap. Glad I got mine early :D

[white.shadows]

I've been to a bunch of shows, and people have been allowed to bring in non-professional cameras (i.e. no detachable lenses) at every show. Using flash is fine.

I have a pit ticket... though I'm not sure how well I'm going to hold up in the heat...

[c_mitchell]

What kind of shirts (if any) do they sell at the concert? And what are the prices? I'd like to get one to celebrate my first concert!

[MartinLover]

yay i cant wait!!!!

[greeneyes1207]

greeneyes.. you're not in the pit? this is a travesty!!

haha I know!! but I'll be in the pit in tampa...I don't think I could afford 2 pit tickets! ouch! :D

[greeneyes1207]

What kind of shirts (if any) do they sell at the concert? And what are the prices? I'd like to get one to celebrate my first concert!

http://coldplay.fanfire.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Store.woa/wa/artist?sourceCode=COLWEB&categoryName=Apparel&artistName=Coldplay

they have those ones, and they're a bit more expensive but if you add the shipping charges it's about equal

[lfdianne]

After I had to dip out on the Irvine show, you now must come to Charlotte to make the Coldplay karma in the universe balanced!!

Ha ha.. don't know if that really made sense.

I will be staying in a hotel as well, as one person asked for hotels, but I'm not sure which one. My parents are going for their first show ever, and since I bought them the tickets, they are taking care of accommodations.

I am also looking for 2 more PIT tickets. Late in the game, I know, but it know looks as my sister and her b/f want to join the fun. Who am I to say they can't?

Well, the Coldplay karma in the universe will be balanced in 5 days, because I will be in the pit in Tampa! I decided last week that I *had* to be there. My husband was awesome, and said "go" so I'm going by myself. I used frequent flyer miles on Delta, so I just had to buy the pit ticket, pay for the hotel and car. And I'm getting to stay overnight Saturday in Atlanta to visit a dear friend and her family before flying to Tampa early Sunday morning. So I will have seen the first (July 14, 2008) and last US show (August 9, 2009) of the Viva la Vida tour.

[jthunder]

Ive definately been in the shadows! Ill start posting alot more in this next week, if anyone has questions about the pit, I can answer pretty much anything about it and what time to get there before.

Hey guys!

I was able to get pit tix to this concert through a broker and received them via fedex today!! I am really excited to get to see Coldplay live!!! Hope to see some of you there!

Question for gmalool - What can you tell me about the pit setup?? The tix say general admission, but they also have a row and seat no. (row 1, seat 29 & 30). I am confused. I called the venue today, and all they could tell me was that there were 500 tix sold in the pit area. Do you know if it is going to be assigned seating or true GA?? If it is true GA, how early do you need to get there to be at or near the front?? They told me the gates open at 4pm. I will be driving up from SC the day of the show and am trying to determine when to leave. Also, what do you know about the stage extending into the pit?? I heard the sides were a good spot as well.

Thanks,

JThunder

[Pguild142]

Well, the Coldplay karma in the universe will be balanced in 5 days, because I will be in the pit in Tampa! I decided last week that I *had* to be there. My husband was awesome, and said "go" so I'm going by myself. I used frequent flyer miles on Delta, so I just had to buy the pit ticket, pay for the hotel and car. And I'm getting to stay overnight Saturday in Atlanta to visit a dear friend and her family before flying to Tampa early Sunday morning. So I will have seen the first (July 14, 2008) and last US show (August 9, 2009) of the Viva la Vida tour.

You are very lucky!! I wish I could go to that one as well. As it seems, I hope to attend one of the London shows, though plane tickets are looking pricey. Enjoy your time with your friend and Coldplay.


Also, I am very curious about the PIT. I'm starting to get nervous. My flight arrives at 11:10 AM, and then I have to check into the hotel. I was thinking getting there around 2 or 2:30. Any suggestions from the rest of the crowd?

Also, JTHUNDER, I stood by the right extension in Atlanta and it was a pretty good spot. But I'm trying for front and center this time. If you and GMALOOL want to join in the wait with me, it would be nice to conversate with some folks for the hours we will be waiting to get in.

[holycatfish87]

We all seem to be getting to the show around the same time of 2 to 230. That is what time I was planning and hopefully i could get front and center in the pit.

[chadmb]

What time should I get there if I have a reserved seat under the canopy?

[WordLife565]

I got accepted as an oxfam member for this one, but my brother might not be able to be there...and I need him because I'm under 18.

[pennyroyal]

I am now attending this show! I'm driving from Atlanta...I'm probably going to get there really early, b/c I have a PIT ticket, and want to be in the front row... Will anybody be in line around 2:30-3pm?

[lfdianne]

I've been to a bunch of shows, and people have been allowed to bring in non-professional cameras (i.e. no detachable lenses) at every show. Using flash is fine.

I have a pit ticket... though I'm not sure how well I'm going to hold up in the heat...

You might want to check the venue website. I'm going to the Tampa show, and want to bring my Nikon D40. I snuck it in to the Irvine, CA show last month, but this is what it says for Tampa :

"Items not allowed in this venue include professional cameras with S, M, or L detachable lenses, audio and video recorders, alcoholic beverages or soft drinks, large or hard coolers, weapons of any kind (this includes pocket knives and watch chains), laser pointers, and glass or metal containers."

My camera, though it has a detachable lens, is not a professional camera with any of those lenses but i'm going to print out this page if there is any problem. Of course, I won't "advertise" that I have my camera, but if they ask about it...

[greeneyes1207]

Dianne, are you going to this concert and then to Tampa?!! me too!!!

[lfdianne]

Dianne, are you going to this concert and then to Tampa?!! me too!!!


No, just Tampa. I'm coming from CA, and I really can't get away for more than a couple of days, between my husband's work schedule and our kids on summer vacation. So by just going to Tampa, I leave here Saturday and come home Monday afternoon. I am going to stop in Atlanta to visit a good friend, because my flight connects there.

[heelsrule1988]

As for the camera... I have taken a camera to every show I've been, and used the flash without a problem. Every show I've been to, it seems the entire crowd is on their feet. Oddly enough, the only one that wasn't was in Dublin, Ireland. I think there will be no problem with standing.
Great... thanks for the info! Wish I had known about this pit thing, though... I'll definitely have to look into that for the next time Coldplay comes here.

[pennyroyal]

You are very lucky!! I wish I could go to that one as well. As it seems, I hope to attend one of the London shows, though plane tickets are looking pricey. Enjoy your time with your friend and Coldplay.


Also, I am very curious about the PIT. I'm starting to get nervous. My flight arrives at 11:10 AM, and then I have to check into the hotel. I was thinking getting there around 2 or 2:30. Any suggestions from the rest of the crowd?

Also, JTHUNDER, I stood by the right extension in Atlanta and it was a pretty good spot. But I'm trying for front and center this time. If you and GMALOOL want to join in the wait with me, it would be nice to conversate with some folks for the hours we will be waiting to get in.

I will be there around 2:30-3pm. :)

[Pguild142]

I will be there around 2:30-3pm. :)

Penny,

You won't be able to miss us. My girlfriend and I will be wearing the Yellow London Butterfly shirts. You should come up and say hello. That goes for all other fellow coldplayers who will be lining up early for the PIT. :D

I'm hoping we can all get together in line, get to know each other a bit, and get spots front and center of the pit and maybe save each others spots for the visits to the bathroom and beverage cart :)

[pennyroyal]

Penny,

You won't be able to miss us. My girlfriend and I will be wearing the Yellow London Butterfly shirts. You should come up and say hello. That goes for all other fellow coldplayers who will be lining up early for the PIT. :D

I'm hoping we can all get together in line, get to know each other a bit, and get spots front and center of the pit and maybe save each others spots for the visits to the bathroom and beverage cart :)

I will definitely say hello. :)

I want a spot on the right side, b/c I want to be directly in front of Guy! ;)

And yes, we should DEFINITELY work together as a team to save each other's spots, lol. I was just thinking to myself, there is no way I am going to be able to NOT go to the bathroom for several hours!

See ya Friday!

[gmalool]

Hey guys!

I was able to get pit tix to this concert through a broker and received them via fedex today!! I am really excited to get to see Coldplay live!!! Hope to see some of you there!

Question for gmalool - What can you tell me about the pit setup?? The tix say general admission, but they also have a row and seat no. (row 1, seat 29 & 30). I am confused. I called the venue today, and all they could tell me was that there were 500 tix sold in the pit area. Do you know if it is going to be assigned seating or true GA?? If it is true GA, how early do you need to get there to be at or near the front?? They told me the gates open at 4pm. I will be driving up from SC the day of the show and am trying to determine when to leave. Also, what do you know about the stage extending into the pit?? I heard the sides were a good spot as well.

Thanks,

JThunder

There are no assigned spots in the pit. They just put the row and seat numbers on the tickets for countability purposes. And, I would suggest getting there about an hour prior to gates opening to secure a front row spot in the PIT, which is something you don't want to let go. And meet some ppl that can save your spot if you need to get up for bathroom, drinks, etc. Im driving up from South Carolina also tommorow. The stage in Atlanta was RIGHT next to the pit, probably like 5-6 feet. I like to go right between Jonny and Chris. But don't worry, everything will work out. What part of SC are you in?

[gmalool]

Penny,

You won't be able to miss us. My girlfriend and I will be wearing the Yellow London Butterfly shirts. You should come up and say hello. That goes for all other fellow coldplayers who will be lining up early for the PIT. :D

I'm hoping we can all get together in line, get to know each other a bit, and get spots front and center of the pit and maybe save each others spots for the visits to the bathroom and beverage cart :)

Hey PGuild! I dont think Ive ever chatted with you on the board, but sounds like a good idea to get in line before the show. Let me know what you think?

[Pguild142]

Hey PGuild! I dont think Ive ever chatted with you on the board, but sounds like a good idea to get in line before the show. Let me know what you think?

I'm definitely down for it. Also, what is this VIP fast lane ticket? I just got an email from Live Nation about it. $5 and no wait. I wonder if they get in earlier? Any ideas?

I may purchase a couple. After all, I can spare $10.

Also, that email said parking starts at 4. How will this effect us trying to get there at 2 or 2:30.....

[gmalool]

I'm definitely down for it. Also, what is this VIP fast lane ticket? I just got an email from Live Nation about it. $5 and no wait. I wonder if they get in earlier? Any ideas?

I may purchase a couple. After all, I can spare $10.

Also, that email said parking starts at 4. How will this effect us trying to get there at 2 or 2:30.....

NO WAY? we can buy those? Last time I got upgraded to VIP just becuase I was a Best Buy Reward Zone Member. And I got FRONT ROW! We have to buy these. thats chump change for first in line? Where do you buy them?

[Pguild142]

NO WAY? we can buy those? Last time I got upgraded to VIP just becuase I was a Best Buy Reward Zone Member. And I got FRONT ROW! We have to buy these. thats chump change for first in line? Where do you buy them?

I received an email with the links. If you believe we should buy them, then I will. I can forward you (and anyone else) the email. Just PM your address.

The $5 only includes the entrance. It's more if you want access to the Club and VIP parking.

[lostinreverie]

I'm definitely down for it. Also, what is this VIP fast lane ticket? I just got an email from Live Nation about it. $5 and no wait. I wonder if they get in earlier? Any ideas?

I may purchase a couple. After all, I can spare $10.

Also, that email said parking starts at 4. How will this effect us trying to get there at 2 or 2:30.....

I have a pit ticket as well. I have a long drive and am going to try to get there around 3. It'd be nice if they alerted everyone that parking started then... no idea what we're going to do either. :confused:

[gmalool]

I received an email with the links. If you believe we should buy them, then I will. I can forward you (and anyone else) the email. Just PM your address.

The $5 only includes the entrance. It's more if you want access to the Club and VIP parking.

NEvermind, I found the link. Thanks for finding out about this!

[gmalool]

Now we dont have to get there early as 2:30. I'll probably go when parking opens up

[greeneyes1207]

NO WAY? we can buy those? Last time I got upgraded to VIP just becuase I was a Best Buy Reward Zone Member. And I got FRONT ROW! We have to buy these. thats chump change for first in line? Where do you buy them?

how do you get upgraded??!!

[greeneyes1207]

I am now attending this show! I'm driving from Atlanta...I'm probably going to get there really early, b/c I have a PIT ticket, and want to be in the front row... Will anybody be in line around 2:30-3pm?

Yay for people coming from Atlanta!!!

anyone here in section 6? or near it?

[lostinreverie]

gmalool: Where did you find the link to the VIP Fast Lane thing? And how is it supposed to help the pit since it is GA?

[jthunder]

Hey guys!

I would be more than happy to join a group to hold down some spots at the stage if I can make it in time!

gmalool - thanks for the info about the pit. Sounds like you only need to be there by 4pm when the gates open if you can get a fast lane pass - is that right?? Also, I am in Florence, SC.

Thunder

[pennyroyal]

Ok, I'm still a bit confused about the Fast Lane pass.

I don't know if I need to get one or not because the whole point of getting one is being able to go through the gates first, right?

Well, I plan to get there right @ 4pm when parking becomes available. So if I'm one of the first in line, doesn't it defeat the purpose? Unless they open another door earlier than 5:30...can someone give me some advice? I'd really like to be upfront :)

Also, is parking free? I read that the parking fee is included in the ticket, but I could have read wrong....thanks

[gmalool]

Ok, I'm still a bit confused about the Fast Lane pass.

I don't know if I need to get one or not because the whole point of getting one is being able to go through the gates first, right?

Well, I plan to get there right @ 4pm when parking becomes available. So if I'm one of the first in line, doesn't it defeat the purpose? Unless they open another door earlier than 5:30...can someone give me some advice? I'd really like to be upfront :)

Also, is parking free? I read that the parking fee is included in the ticket, but I could have read wrong....thanks

The fast line is a different line that is connected to the VIP Lounge thing. Theres 20X fewer entrants in that line so thats why I bought them. theyre only 5 bucks a piece. But if you plan on getting there early then you should have no problem! Im about to hop in the car to head to raleigh for tonights show. So I will see you guys tommorow night

[Pguild142]

Ok, I'm still a bit confused about the Fast Lane pass.


Also, is parking free? I read that the parking fee is included in the ticket, but I could have read wrong....thanks

I saw where the FAST LANE part was answered. I still have not decided what to do. As for parking, it is free. If you buy VIP parking you get to be in a closer lot to the venue. Also, if you carpool w/ 4 or more people, go to the VIP lot and they will let you park adjacent to it.

I don't know whether to fork out the the $10 or not.. so confusing :inquisitive:

[lostinreverie]

I think if we get there at 4 we should be okay. If not, maybe all us Coldplayers can band together and takeover the pit... haha

[heelsrule1988]

Man... hearing all this stuff about the pit makes me wish I could be in there. :(

My seats aren't too terribly bad, though, so I'm not totally devastated.

[Pguild142]

I think if we get there at 4 we should be okay. If not, maybe all us Coldplayers can band together and takeover the pit... haha

I agree. We should take over the PIT :sneaky: I'm still uncertain about purchasing the fast lane pass and just waiting in line in that entrance....

[busybeeburns]

http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2009/08/05/19/663-coldplay0806.ART_G6UMEKNB.1+coldplay.embedded.prod _affiliate.138.jpg
Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay perform in Jersey City, N.J. The band will play at Verizon Amphitheatre on Friday.

Band's hard work lands what few others acts have these days: staying power.

There's a lot of gloomy, end-of-times talk in the record business these days about the death of the industry. Fewer and fewer new acts break through every year, and the ones that do never seem to have any staying power.

But that paradigm doesn't apply to Coldplay, which plays Charlotte's Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Friday. At a time when “gold is the new platinum,” this British quartet still moves tonnage that recalls the industry's glory days. Last year's “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends” (Capitol Records), Coldplay's fourth album, has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide – easily the top-selling album of 2008.

Somehow, Coldplay has emerged as The Last Big Band, combining mainstream popularity with industry respect and widespread (though not unanimous) critical acclaim. Similar to Fleetwood Mac in the '70s, U2 in the '80s or R.E.M. in the '90s, Coldplay has become one of those omnipresent consensus bands whose lyrics get scribbled in yearbooks.

As to why that is, Coldplay's members are just as puzzled as anyone else.

“I know what you mean, there just aren't many bands that tour at our level these days,” says bassist Guy Berryman, calling from a tour stop in Houston. “I don't think we're the last one, but who knows when the next will be? The key to us is that we just work really, really hard. We've constantly written and recorded and toured, visiting places over and over and over. We've just stuck at it and never really stopped the last 10 years. That's it.”

High notes, low ones

Coldplay's perch is so lofty nowadays that potshots are inevitable.

One of the less-welcome salvos to come the band's way was a plagiarism lawsuit filed last December, in which guitarist Joe Satriani claimed that Coldplay stole the riff of the “Viva La Vida” title track from his 2004 composition “If I Could Fly.” The case is still pending.

“Yes, that's something we could do without,” Berryman says of the lawsuit. “But I guess it happens. We just have to deal with it in whatever way it needs to be dealt with. But it's very distressing to us. It was very surprising when it happened.”

Of course, some of Coldplay's detractors might say that charges of plagiarism are only comeuppance. For all the pleasantness of Coldplay's music, it's hardly ground-breaking.

It does, however, fit right between two of Britain's leading contemporary bands as a synthesis of Radiohead and U2 – more accessible than the former, a bit less than the latter – creating a perfect commercial micro-niche in the field of anthemic, majestic arena-rock. Throw in a charismatic frontman in singer/keyboardist Chris Martin (husband of Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow) and the group's well-intentioned political activism, and it's small wonder that Coldplay has prospered.

To his credit, Martin has said of Radiohead, “We owe them a career, really.” And the band certainly tried to stretch a bit on “Viva La Vida” by enlisting producer Brian Eno, one of the primary architects of U2's cathedral-like sonics. While it's not a huge departure, “Viva La Vida” does sound more atmospheric than Coldplay's previous three albums.

“Every producer is slightly different,” Berryman says. “Some are more geared up to the engineering side, with microphone settings and equipment, while others are more into ideas and concepts. That's what Brian is about. He's less interested in fine-tuning sounds than the concept, the songs and rhythms and arrangements and how they all fit together. He was instrumental in making this album sound different from anything else we've done before. ”

Lyrics are all Chris

Another change on “Viva La Vida” is that Martin sings most of the songs in a lower register than his signature falsetto croon. And even though Coldplay has never been the cheeriest bunch, this album might be the group's bleakest yet. Multiple songs make references to death (“Bury me in honor/When I'm dead and hit the ground”), or falling short of a heavenly afterlife (“You didn't get to heaven but you made it close”).

But when asked whether or not Martin's lyrics indicate a growing melancholia, Berryman politely demurs.

“The lyrics are all Chris,” Berryman says. “The rest of us might flag something that doesn't seem quite right. But he's a great lyricist, so we usually just let him get on with it. And we don't analyze things, really. The best lyrics come out naturally without you having to think about them at all, and we'd rather leave interpretations open to others. So we don't get into heavy discussions about what they mean. There's a feeling from the lyrics, and we leave it to everyone else to decide what they might mean.”

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/story/872063.html

[moses910]

What time should Coldplay be taking stage? 8:30? And does Charlotte have a noise curfue on Friday nights? I know during the week it is to 11.

[greeneyes1207]

they come on a little after 9...I have no idea about the curfew thing though, but they're usually done by 11 or finishing up.

[moses910]

they come on a little after 9...I have no idea about the curfew thing though, but they're usually done by 11 or finishing up.
Man, that's a short show....I'm so used to DMB shows that are around 3 hours long. Been awhile since I've seen someone else (as a headliner). Definitely excited for the show! First "date" for my wife and me since our daughter was born last October!

[lostinreverie]

I agree. We should take over the PIT :sneaky: I'm still uncertain about purchasing the fast lane pass and just waiting in line in that entrance....

We can make our own party outside in the regular one! Especially since we may be the only ones willing to wait so long before the gates open.

[pennyroyal]

Alright everyone. I'm about to leave... gotta get my car fixed and then I'm on my way! I'll be there right @ 4! I hope I see some of y'all there :)

[gmalool]

Yeah. Good call on taking over the PIT, I will be there probably in a black polo. See everybody there! Its gonna be better than last night I can feel it

[but a dream]

Have a good time tonight guys!

[Pguild142]

I'll get there ASAP. Just checked into my hotel. I will try to get a little disposable cooler for before gates open. As mentioned, my g/f and me will be in the yellow COLDPLAYING t shirts. I did buy the VIP passes for $10. Don't know if I am going to use them.. but we will see when I get there. Party before the PIT... Party during the PIT... Party after the PIT :D

[melanieau]

My brother-in-law and his fiancee will be at this show - their first time seeing the boys:D

Have fun tonight everybody!! :dance:

[greeneyes1207]

yay! I'm at the hotel in charlotte!!!

anyone in section 6?

[c_mitchell]

I'm all the way in section 11. does that mean i have horrid seats? i'm a little worried about it because this is my first concert and i hope it's still fun...

[MartinFan]

Kaleigh, Have a great time!!!! Save some energy for Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bruttiиo]

i m gonna pee myself

[bruttiиo]

anyone in general admission pit? :cool: I am

in case you are not sure where that is it's the very very front where I will lick chris martin's face :wacko:

[bruttiиo]

LOVERS IN JAPAN


please baby, play it for me :kiss:

I will promise not to scream in your ear and pee myself :wacky:

[bruttiиo]

LOVERS IN JAPAN


please baby, play it for me :kiss:

I will promise not to scream in your ear and pee myself :wacky:

see how i made pretty colors? IiIIIiiIiIiiIIiIIiIiIIiIIi DESERVE this song :wacky:


please :charming:

[busybeeburns]

enjoy the show everyone! :)

[bruttiиo]

should i wear earplugs for the screaming girls (i love you all :kiss:) or are they bearable? :disappointed:

[bruttiиo]

i have a problem because i don't know a lot of lyrics for the new albums :uhoh: i listen a lot but i make up stuff :thinking:

[Gitta Rensolo]

Eric just sing any lyrics that come to your mind...they will also fit:nice:


ahhhhh luckyyyyyyyyyyyy yooooouuuuuuuuuuuuu....have fun:kiss:


I will see them in 3 weeks...:dance:

[bruttiиo]

i will start singing lovers in japan to chris THE MOMENT HE COMES OUT to confuse him...............


too bad i don't know the lyrics *prints* :uhoh:

[bruttiиo]

i'm leaving in 13 minutes, how lucky :wacky:

[bruttiиo]

i might smoke a cigarette.... i'm so whacked out :disappointed: i don't even smoke :bigcry:

[Gitta Rensolo]

just sing: Looooooooooovers.....

I can't suggest more because I don't know more of the lyrics...:uhoh:

yes smoke a cigarette in front of Chris and he will hate you....well Guy would love you..:wink3:

[bruttiиo]

chris will hate me? well i won't do it in front of him then.................

he'll just smell it when he kisses me :wink3:

[bruttiиo]

that :wink3: < smiley did not deserve to end that sentence :laugh3:

[Gitta Rensolo]

ooooooooh....I see someone being in all the newspapers all over the world tomorrow...:wacko:

[bruttiиo]

would i really be in newspapers?

well i would lose my reputaion but it would be totally worth it :uhoh:

i mean....... people could see my picture :wacko:

but seriously, i brushed my teeth like 5 times for you chrissypoo :blush:

[bruttiиo]

LOVERS IN JAPAN


please baby, play it for me :kiss:

I will promise not to scream in your ear and pee myself :wacky:

shameless requote :disappointed:

IIIiiiIiiIIIi really deserve it because i had my little heart broken this year and i need a chrissy lover to fill that hole 4 me :blush:

[Gitta Rensolo]

yeah you would be I guess.....omg now I have this picture on my mind...hahaha...:wacky:

actually I am a bit scared now to check the newspaper tomorrow..I mean since you've even brushed your teeth like 5 times just for him.:uhoh:

[bruttiиo]

:wink3: I'M GOING NOW :wacko: :juggle: :singer:

[bruttiиo]

*puts on sparkly glitter*