Radiohead Headlining 2017

[stuartbert two hats]

1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

The thing is, with The Employer I can vaguely understand it as he tends to get down amongst the crowd, and for folk with the early queue numbers they can spend a decent proportion of the gig hanging off his leg.

I'm not sure what the point is with a band as undemonstrative and distant as Radiohead.

They're really good.

[CaledonianGonzo]

I think that can be appreciated without lining up for hours and hours in advance to be #1 in the queue.

But then I don't really feel the need to be on the rail myself.  It's generally not the best place to watch a gig, and if the band aren't gonna come down and press the flesh then the pre-gig period is better spent getting sozzled somewhere else.

[jonodillieono]

What's this springsteen queue thing?

[The Nal]

4 minutes ago, jonodillieono said:

What's this springsteen queue thing?

People leaving a gig in Glasgow 10 songs in and driving down to Coventry for a gig two days later so they can be number 1 in the queue.

They form an unofficial queue and write numbers on people hands and enter in that order. So number 1 gets front and centre at the rail. 

They're total c**ts.

[cammie81]

4 minutes ago, The Nal said:

People leaving a gig in Glasgow 10 songs in and driving down to Coventry for a gig two days later so they can be number 1 in the queue.

They form an unofficial queue and write numbers on people hands and enter in that order. So number 1 gets front and centre at the rail. 

They're total c**ts.

Used to be the same for Let Loose concerts.

[russycarps]

4 minutes ago, The Nal said:

People leaving a gig in Glasgow 10 songs in and driving down to Coventry for a gig two days later so they can be number 1 in the queue.

They form an unofficial queue and write numbers on people hands and enter in that order. So number 1 gets front and centre at the rail. 

They're total c**ts.

what if a rebel comes along and doesnt agree to it all??

 

[The Nal]

1 minute ago, russycarps said:

what if a rebel comes along and doesnt agree to it all??

 

Rarely happens but they get really agro and swarm on them like wasps.

Theyre total c**ts.

[CaledonianGonzo]

It's usually run hand in glove with both Springsteen's team and with the venue security - so presumably they just wouldn't get in.

They're also likely to be waaaaay outmatched in a fight by the thousand odd people who do have numbers.

[fowls]

16 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I think that can be appreciated without lining up for hours and hours in advance to be #1 in the queue.

But then I don't really feel the need to be on the rail myself.  It's generally not the best place to watch a gig, and if the band aren't gonna come down and press the flesh then the pre-gig period is better spent getting sozzled somewhere else.

I'm the opposite, can't see point of drinking at a gig.  For me, alcohol is either for the taste or socialising, it doesn't really do much for me with enjoying music.  I definitely prefer to be in the crush. There's something about being in a crowd of people really into it that elevates the experience - I even thought Kanye's set was great.  Not sure if it's some pop-psych thing of the body contact in a crush leading to more endorphins being released or whatever, but there's something about being stood around in space (even near the front) that feels oddly isolating to me. That said, 3-5 rows back is infinitely better than on the barrier (most of the time), so minimal queuing required.

 

(Dancing at the back is fun too, but can't say I remember gigs with dancing at the back as my favourite gigs ever.)

[CaledonianGonzo]

Yeah - I'm talking about being on the rail specifically.  I'd also generally prefer to be near-ish to the front, but normally you don't have to queue for hours / days to achieve it.

[fowls]

19 minutes ago, jonodillieono said:

What's this springsteen queue thing?

I've heard they check the queue numbers every 3 hours. You're allowed to miss one check, but if you miss a second consecutively you lose your place.

Edited July 5, 2017 by fowls

[Hugh Jass]

4 minutes ago, fowls said:

I'm the opposite, can't see point of drinking at a gig.  For me, alcohol is either for the taste or socialising, it doesn't really do much for me with enjoying music.  I definitely prefer to be in the crush. There's something about being in a crowd of people really into it that elevates the experience - I even thought Kanye's set was great.  Not sure if it's some pop-psych thing of the body contact in a crush leading to more endorphins being released or whatever, but there's something about being stood around in space (even near the front) that feels oddly isolating to me. That said, 3-5 rows back is infinitely better than on the barrier (most of the time), so minimal queuing required.

 

(Dancing at the back is fun too, but can't say I remember gigs with dancing at the back as my favourite gigs ever.)

I'm the opposite opposite. There's nothing better than watching your favourite band with a pint in your hand.

[Chawk]

Dees are some of the Springsteen rules when there was an actual system to stop people camping  https://www.backstreets.com/Assets/pdfs/BruceGA08.pdf

Edited July 5, 2017 by Chawk

[Hugh Jass]

2 minutes ago, Chawk said:

Dees are some of the Springsteen rules https://www.backstreets.com/Assets/pdfs/BruceGA08.pdf

That is some bullshit right there.

[The Nal]

25 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

It's usually run hand in glove with both Springsteen's team and with the venue security - so presumably they just wouldn't get in.

Not always. Sometimes the security don't get the memo and theres complete chaos.

18 minutes ago, fowls said:

I've heard they check the queue numbers every 3 hours. You're allowed to miss one check, but if you miss a second consecutively you lose your place.

Yeah. Queue at 9pm the day before, go get dinner, come back, check in, go to bed, set the alarm for 2.45am, wake up and go down and check in, back to the hotel, set the alarm for 5.45am, wake up and go down and check in, back to the hotel and so on.

Don't forget to dehydrate yourself to levels requiring medical attention and complain about "casuals" who have only seen 20+ shows.

Utter, utter utter c**ts. 

All this compared to the people who strolled in at 5pm and are 15 feet behind them.

That is some bullshit right there.

Lots of fun isn't it? 

They're not fans really. They're just using Bruce an an excuse to add a bit of achievement and structure to their otherwise pointless lives. 

Edited July 5, 2017 by The Nal

[Chawk]

Also this haha https://brucetour.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/how-to-survive-line-for-springsteen-show.html

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5. Look out for the signs

There are two main reasons to keep an eye on other people’s request signs.

The first is to make sure you choose a song that isn’t being requested by everyone else. You want to choose a track that will not only attract Springsteen’s attention, but will gain the respect of other people in the line. 

 

[aidenlangan95]

Wow, I really don't see the point in any of this Springsteen nonsense. Can't people just turn up a bit later and have more fun a little bit further back than the rail.

This just seems like some (organised) silliness before a concert!

[russycarps]

This bruce springsteen stuff is utterly wonderful. Surely even bruce himself must think they are complete, total and utter c**ts??

 

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, Chawk said:

Also this haha https://brucetour.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/how-to-survive-line-for-springsteen-show.html

 

I'm turning up to the next one with an A1 Born In The USA sign.

25 songs at Glastonbury and the fucker never played it.

[Mouseboy11]

This Springsteen stuff is incredible, absolutely bizarre. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Worth mentioning that it's not unknown for the Poor Man's Mellencamp to come out early and perform a cheeky acoustic pre-show for the folk who've queued up.

[Madyaker]

And I thought us Radiohead fans were the worst! That's mad stuff.

[The Nal]

11 minutes ago, Mouseboy11 said:

This Springsteen stuff is incredible, absolutely bizarre. 

Its really just because he tours a lot. Lots of them love him don't get me wrong but its the same mentality as people who queue for days to get the first new iphone. 

These c**ts. Severe undiagnosed mental disorders.

 

Worth mentioning that it's not unknown for the Poor Man's Mellencamp to come out early and perform a cheeky acoustic pre-show for the folk who've queued up.

Yes indeed. And thats a great part of it. Here he is asking a superfan called Gina what song she wants played at 3 mins 40.

Still no need to queue for 2 days for it though. 

Edited July 5, 2017 by The Nal

[russycarps]

19 minutes ago, Chawk said:

Also this haha https://brucetour.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/how-to-survive-line-for-springsteen-show.html

 

this is sensational stuff

"It can be a lot of pressure to get this right – and not everyone is going to be happy to see a bit of card for Outlaw Pete.

The other reason is the size of other people’s signs, especially the people ahead of you in the line.

Several occasions in one concert my view was blocked by someone’s sign ahead of me which was held up far too long than it should have been. There’s a time for signs and this idiot needlessly kept it up throughout a performance.

When I saw him at another show, I made sure to watch out which part of the stage he headed for and what size card he had, and made my quick decision for a position to avoid him.

(Meanwhile one guy – you know who you are Victor – even held up a sign ‘The guy behind this sign can’t see’ during one show. And if you see someone scribbling that in a big marker you know who to avoid)."

Edited July 5, 2017 by russycarps

[Hugh Jass]

3 minutes ago, russycarps said:

this is sensational stuff

"It can be a lot of pressure to get this right – and not everyone is going to be happy to see a bit of card for Outlaw Pete.

The other reason is the size of other people’s signs, especially the people ahead of you in the line.

Several occasions in one concert my view was blocked by someone’s sign ahead of me which was held up far too long than it should have been. There’s a time for signs and this idiot needlessly kept it up throughout a performance.

When I saw him at another show, I made sure to watch out which part of the stage he headed for and what size card he had, and made my quick decision for a position to avoid him.

(Meanwhile one guy – you know who you are Victor – even held up a sign ‘The guy behind this sign can’t see’ during one show. And if you see someone scribbling that in a big marker you know who to avoid)."

Christ knows how they'd have survived at Glastonbury.