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Current setup: [1] http://bit.ly/QKCUvZ
Old setup: [2] http://bit.ly/SpdLp9
Colors match up with the current seating chart. Sections 1, 2, 3 are just out of frame a the bottom of the picture. This was taken from Sec 101.
Seems like the floor is an entirely separate entrance. Could not see if wristbands were required, but I am hearing 2 diff type of wristbands (East/West). There is a way to get to the floor from the middle sides of the 100s, but I never saw a single person go that way... it appeared to be reserved for staff. Almost positive you can not enter the floor from within the concert area, you must enter from a separate entrance once inside one of the "Towers" (A,B,C,D). East (back) GA Floor was a lot smaller than expected. The West (front) GA Floor is quite large... hard to tell from the picture.
There used to be a walkway behind the now "100" section (formerly 100/200) and in front of the now "200" section (formerly 300). The allowed fairly easy access to any 100,200, 300 section you wanted. Essentially a free-roam pathway that would take you nearly all the way around the venue.
This is no longer the case. There are no barriers blocking 100 Level navigation, but there are also no open pathways. You can only switch 100 Level sections by going through rows of seats or going out to concession area and back in. The back of the 100 level section has a barrier that leads to handicap sections and boxes.
The 200 section makes up most of the rest of the place. This was essentially previously the "300" level. There appears to be an open walkway behind this section (above the red square on the image). This allows somewhat easy free-roam around the back of the 200s. This walkway is only on the two sides, not at the front or back of the stage.
400s and West Balc (WBALC) are behind the stage and slightly higher up than the 200 section. It also appears that these sections are free roam.
As usual, security is posted up at every section but became very lax throughout the concert. After the first night of Phish I am sure thing will loosen up nicely.
Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Old setup: [2] http://bit.ly/SpdLp9
Colors match up with the current seating chart. Sections 1, 2, 3 are just out of frame a the bottom of the picture. This was taken from Sec 101.
Seems like the floor is an entirely separate entrance. Could not see if wristbands were required, but I am hearing 2 diff type of wristbands (East/West). There is a way to get to the floor from the middle sides of the 100s, but I never saw a single person go that way... it appeared to be reserved for staff. Almost positive you can not enter the floor from within the concert area, you must enter from a separate entrance once inside one of the "Towers" (A,B,C,D). East (back) GA Floor was a lot smaller than expected. The West (front) GA Floor is quite large... hard to tell from the picture.
There used to be a walkway behind the now "100" section (formerly 100/200) and in front of the now "200" section (formerly 300). The allowed fairly easy access to any 100,200, 300 section you wanted. Essentially a free-roam pathway that would take you nearly all the way around the venue.
This is no longer the case. There are no barriers blocking 100 Level navigation, but there are also no open pathways. You can only switch 100 Level sections by going through rows of seats or going out to concession area and back in. The back of the 100 level section has a barrier that leads to handicap sections and boxes.
The 200 section makes up most of the rest of the place. This was essentially previously the "300" level. There appears to be an open walkway behind this section (above the red square on the image). This allows somewhat easy free-roam around the back of the 200s. This walkway is only on the two sides, not at the front or back of the stage.
400s and West Balc (WBALC) are behind the stage and slightly higher up than the 200 section. It also appears that these sections are free roam.
As usual, security is posted up at every section but became very lax throughout the concert. After the first night of Phish I am sure thing will loosen up nicely.
Hope this helps. Enjoy!
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Wonder what show that top one is from? Who had big tv's on either side?
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I have section 212, row 19 for the 28th but I fail to see this section even exists. What's happened to my eyes??
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@HARRYHOOD213 Neil Young & Crazy Horse (pic from last night)
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@twisty_m 212 is Fish side, in line with West GA.
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Wide shot of current setup: http://i.imgur.com/NKHwX.jpg
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Thank you very much for your recon work @KernelForbin
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PS - MSG Sucks but Neil Young put on a great show. I had a blast
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@BigPimpinNYC said:
PS - MSG Sucks but Neil Young put on a great show. I had a blastMeh, MSG does not suck.
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@KernelForbin said: @twisty_m 212 is Fish side, in line with West GA.SWEET!
edit: I originally assumed my seats were behind stage.
double edit: Wait, damn, I think I'm still behind stage right? I dunno. Oy vey, It's whatev-- Hooray for MSG recon!
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@KernelForbin said: Wide shot of current setup: http://i.imgur.com/NKHwX.jpgLook at all those older people! So awesome that they are getting down. Hope to be the same way.
Any additional word on the GA Admissions area? I'm really hoping to use a buddies GA ticket as like a pass back or something to get down there. I'm starting to think that this just isn't going to work.
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Good work, young jedi
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Yes good work! Please post any more photos that you have young Jedi Forbin!
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I had floor last year for 12/29 - they made you go through a totally different entrance for floor. It was tight as far as security making sure you were in the right place.
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More pics: http://bit.ly/Y5t0Z4
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to be honest other then shitty audio and awful visual cotact with the band whats up in the 400's, padded seats? smeelly wooks only? i mean if msg is sold out there's gotta be a ton of people up there
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@YorkvilleBeerLover said:
I had floor last year for 12/29 - they made you go through a totally different entrance for floor. It was tight as far as security making sure you were in the right place.Last night GA tix had to go through an entrance on Eighth Ave and 33rd. All others went in the "usual" entrance on Seventh and 32nd, near the ticket booths.
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@twisty_m said: @KernelForbin said:Fret not if your seats are behind the stage. It's an awesome view (band's view) of the crowd and CK5's lights.@twisty_m 212 is Fish side, in line with West GA.SWEET!
edit: I originally assumed my seats were behind stage.
double edit: Wait, damn, I think I'm still behind stage right? I dunno. Oy vey, It's whatev-- Hooray for MSG recon!
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Not a Neil Young fan, but love the pics - nice recon work!
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@Pockets_O_Houlihan said:
to be honest other then shitty audio and awful visual cotact with the band whats up in the 400's, padded seats? smeelly wooks only? i mean if msg is sold out there's gotta be a ton of people up thereCraft beer! And good concessions. Brand new. Last year I went up there to chill in the beginning because my seat was up there. There are nice stools on a counter that faces the back of the stage. Good spot to catch a breather and a decent brew, in my opinion. Also, I bought a water, and upon the concession lady opening it, she took my top and put it on the counter and proceeded to get my change. As her back was turned, I took my top back for my water. Made my night so much better.
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@KernelForbin said: @BigPimpinNYC said:Im with the Kernel. How does MSG suck? Did you get booted out of a section you weren't supposed to be in?PS - MSG Sucks but Neil Young put on a great show. I had a blastMeh, MSG does not suck.
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How is Section 2? I'm there two of the nights!
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@Friedmann - I am a big believer in Section 2 being one of the best spots in the house. You are right behind the soundboard, slightly elevated above the floor. You can see the video cameras working the stream, CK working the lights, etc...
You also get a perfect wide shot of the entire venue and light show. Sec2 is superb for sure. The ONLY thing "bad" is that some taper rigs or other things near the SBD may slightly obstruct your view, but this is really no big deal.
You also get a perfect wide shot of the entire venue and light show. Sec2 is superb for sure. The ONLY thing "bad" is that some taper rigs or other things near the SBD may slightly obstruct your view, but this is really no big deal.
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@SaltyDog said: @twisty_m said:That's what I read awhile ago. I hear the sound quality is pretty fantastic. No fretting! Confession: I close my eyes while jamming. I occasionally open, obviously; however, I'm more in touch when i close my eyes and take it all in!@KernelForbin said:Fret not if your seats are behind the stage. It's an awesome view (band's view) of the crowd and CK5's lights.@twisty_m 212 is Fish side, in line with West GA.SWEET!
edit: I originally assumed my seats were behind stage.
double edit: Wait, damn, I think I'm still behind stage right? I dunno. Oy vey, It's whatev-- Hooray for MSG recon!
I open them and kinda bounce-ish when BDTNL plays.
I'm stoked either way! This will be my first time attending the NYE shindig!
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@KernelForbin said:
Wow, awesome. I was in 102 last year and I'm hoping this tops that.
@Friedmann - I am a big believer in Section 2 being one of the best spots in the house. You are right behind the soundboard, slightly elevated above the floor. You can see the video cameras working the stream, CK working the lights, etc...
You also get a perfect wide shot of the entire venue and light show. Sec2 is superb for sure. The ONLY thing "bad" is that some taper rigs or other things near the SBD may slightly obstruct your view, but this is really no big deal.
Wow, awesome. I was in 102 last year and I'm hoping this tops that.
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@Friedmann - 102 is also a great one. This is basically the same thing only closer and lower.
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Here's the real recon question:What variety of bottled water do they sell? I need to smuggle a cap in.
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@Matt_Leaf said: Here's the real recon question:This is a great question. If nobody answers, I'd imagine you could find a Knicks forum and ask there.
What variety of bottled water do they sell? I need to smuggle a cap in.
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@SaltyDog said:
@Matt_Leaf said:Good question, indeed. Will see if we can figure this out before showtime.Here's the real recon question:This is a great question. If nobody answers, I'd imagine you could find a Knicks forum and ask there.
What variety of bottled water do they sell? I need to smuggle a cap in.
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Last year it was Dasani I think - but there are a couple different sizes.It wouldn't surprise me if PT already had a fully developed marketplace going on the caps.
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Definitely Dasani. MSG has a contract with Coca Cola.
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@Potato_Sacks said:
Of Course at Phish people will be standing but believe me, the 200's are literally shoulder to shoulder with no room to move at all. Also you can barely walk in the aisles or rows. It's crammed up in there.
@KernelForbin said:I was in my assigned seat in the new 200's the entire night. I am not that big of a guy and my knees were in my chest all night and i could barely fit in the seat. It was like a reallly bad airline flight.@BigPimpinNYC said:Im with the Kernel. How does MSG suck? Did you get booted out of a section you weren't supposed to be in?PS - MSG Sucks but Neil Young put on a great show. I had a blastMeh, MSG does not suck.
Of Course at Phish people will be standing but believe me, the 200's are literally shoulder to shoulder with no room to move at all. Also you can barely walk in the aisles or rows. It's crammed up in there.
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For Section 2 tickets, they are listed as Possible Obstructed/Limited View. I'm guessing this just refers to the tapers rigs being in your view? Can anyone confirm/deny
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@Friedmann - It really isn't obstructed. Possibly the first few rows are moreso because of the soundboard, but that is it. The only thing in front of you is the soundboard+taper rigs. Really does not block much/anything.
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