Discuss the Philly concert (Electric factory) here.

PM (Tracie) (http://www.evboard.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=19102) to add your name to the list.

Who's attending:

Spider01
psyche
Tracie
procrastinator
Lazarus
tarbendar
Snodog
Anais Anais
fldsofinnocentpaperflwers
Ceez
xSilentlyBroken
Rise2Honor
HappyHardcore20
PaleIsBeautiful

To summarize the chat:


If you're interested in going, we're hitting up Cereality (http://www.cereality.com/intro.html) before the show and grabbing some cereal to nosh on while we're online. (btwn 12-1pm)
There appears to be a Quizno's and a Taco Bell (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=fast+food+near+15+Lansdowne+St,+Boston,+MA&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=42.345747,-71.095469&spn=0.00628,0.014634&om=1) within a few blocks of the venue as well as a Dunkin Donuts (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=dunkin+donuts+near+42+N+7th+St,+Philadelphia,+PA&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=39.952122,-75.151806&spn=0.006514,0.014634&om=1) :), so a few people could go out at a time and get stuff. If you're 21+, there's a bar right next door that will let you use the bathroom (or at least did last time I was there)
After the show, we'll meet out front and try to figure out our plan of action. It's really hard to meet bands at the EF, since the buses are parked in a fenced in area that we can't get into.
If you have an issue with any of the above information, don't fret. I'm sure you'll come in contact with EvBoard'ers once you get online. Just keep a look out for EvBoard name tags :)
I have 1" EvBoard Buttons to hand out. If you would like one, you should hunt me down. Only one button per EvBoard'er though, please.


~Tracie

I :heart: the Electric Factory.

I can't wait to see them here again :mrgreen:

I may go, but I don't have a way to buy tickets because I'll be in China.

To anyone going....I love you and I'll have your babies if you buy a ticket for me (I'll pay you back, of course.). PM me. kthxbai.:mrgreen:

I may go to this show, over the one in New York. It's closer to Ohio.

This so not fair! This is the closes concert to where I live, but it's still far away, and it's on a Tuesday, a school day. I'm never going to go! Does anyone know if they will be playing like at Cleveland or Pittsburgh? Or is this it?

They will be doing a buttload more dates after they get back from playing overseas so DON'T WORRY. I am so excited. I actually have never seen them for one reason or another and I am one of their earlier fans. Anybody know where to buy the tickets? Ticketmaster doesn't have them listed and they go on sale in a week. I'd also love to know the price. And when exactly do they go on sale? 12 AM midnight on the 19th? Will there be a presale? I hate presales because they seem almost pointless and always catch me off guard.

I :heart: the Electric Factory.

I can't wait to see them here again :mrgreen:


I am so there with you on this. The last time I went I had gotten two tickets, but couldn't find any of my friends that would go with me.
So I still have an unused ticket in my collection.
A few months after the concerts a few of my friends were telling me that they have started liking this new band Evansomething and then I said to them that EVANESCENCE was THAT concert that they didn't want to go with me. They called themselves dumb-asses at that point.

I did get to go with Denise from here at the EvBoard though and that was nice.

I've already sent an invite request to the concert to a friend who still has my Evanescence DVD. She said she wanted to go the next time they came back to Phila!!!!!

Let's see the CD comes out on 10/3 and the concert is 10/10.
I have a week to soak up the CD before the concert. It will be a labor of love. I think I'm up to the task. I'm gonna head down there earlier this time too.

See ya'll there.

I think I'm going to make it to the Philly show. If I do, it will be my first Ev concert. I'd like to do it the right way and go with some evboarders if you'll have me.

I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I'm a little intimidated about driving into cities, finding venues, and parking in a safe place. Is this easy to do with the Electric Factory? Not everybody is a city-savvy as the rest of you. Maybe you can help out a small-town evboarder and just let me know what to expect.

-psyche

Eee! I probably haven't posted on this board in a year, but EV IS COMING BACK TO PHILLY! omg. so excited!

Psyche: The Electric Factory isn't the easiest thing to find, but the parking lot is right there in front of the building, and pretty safe. So don't worry about that :) Before the show, we'll be sure you are able to get there easily, too! *it is not even 7am now, or I'd do it right now. LOL*

Anyone know when tickets go on sale, or if they will do mailing list pre-order stuff again? :p

It looks like the tickets will be going on sale August 19th.

I was looking this up last night from home and the sites that I found it at (evanescence.com, mtv.com, evanescence on myspace.com) all are blocked by my work internet filters so I can't go back to them to verify anything right now, but I know they go on sale on the 19th for this show. I think the 19th is the sale date for all of the shows too.
You can find that at any of the sites above.
As of last night it still wasn't at electricfactory.com (redirected to livenation.com) or at ticketmaster.com

ETA: Welcome back to the board D!!!!

I would go to the electric factory if I knew people weren't going to act like idiots the way they always do, who moshes to My Immortal? Seriously, its really dumb. But since it looks like they'll be by themselves, perhaps it'll be a little more tame. The electric factory is not my favorite venue by far safety-wise, but for Evanescence, I may chance it.

Yeah I am also wondering if Ev will sign CDs afterwards. When I went to Electric Factory to see Shinedown and Seether both bands signed CDs after their lineup. But with Evanescence they aren't sharing the stage so it will be the whole entire place that wants to get autographs. I really hope they do because I'd love to say hi to Amy and get something signed!

But with Evanescence they aren't sharing the stage so it will be the whole entire place that wants to get autographs.

They might not be co-headlining with anyone, but I can guarantee that there will be opening bands that I'm sure some people will want to check out. And not everyone who goes to a show wants autographs all the time, so if they do a signing (which I've only seen happen a few times at the EF) the you'll most likely be able to get something signed.

For instance, on the Crossfade tour, I'm excited to see Dropping Daylight, Mercy Fall & Revelation Theory but I'm probably going to leave before Crossfade comes on.

They will be doing a buttload more dates after they get back from playing overseas so DON'T WORRY. I am so excited. I actually have never seen them for one reason or another and I am one of their earlier fans. Anybody know where to buy the tickets? Ticketmaster doesn't have them listed and they go on sale in a week. I'd also love to know the price. And when exactly do they go on sale? 12 AM midnight on the 19th? Will there be a presale? I hate presales because they seem almost pointless and always catch me off guard.

All right, thanks. That made me feel a little better. Heh. This would be my first Evanescence concert...and I don't want to miss it.

I'm debating whether going to the Electric Factory or the 9:30 Club in D.C. I guess it's the same type of venue. My other option would be to drive up to New York.

I Am So0o0o0o0o0o excited about this concert. I need too find a way to go. Its gonna be hard though because my parents wouldnt let me last time and I cant drive yet...:confused:

I'm debating whether going to the Electric Factory or the 9:30 Club in D.C. I guess it's the same type of venue. My other option would be to drive up to New York.

Same here...I map-quested it and they're both the same in distance (about 2 hours away). Anyone have any advice on which one I should look into?

this show is going to be on my birthday whoooooohoooooo!!!! its only 1hr 45min away!! whooo hooo again..lol .. i cant wait!!! i hope ticket prices are out of the roof cuz i wanna go to this one and the one at the 9:30 club thats the day after cuz that ones closer but not on my b-day!!! i dont care I JUST WANNA SEE THEM AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! and at a small club at that!!! yay!!! i cant wait!!

does anyone know when the site is going to post the event so i can find out how much ticket prices are??

It looks like the tickets will be going on sale August 19th.

I was looking this up last night from home and the sites that I found it at (evanescence.com, mtv.com, evanescence on myspace.com) all are blocked by my work internet filters so I can't go back to them to verify anything right now, but I know they go on sale on the 19th for this show. I think the 19th is the sale date for all of the shows too.
You can find that at any of the sites above.
As of last night it still wasn't at electricfactory.com (redirected to livenation.com) or at ticketmaster.com


Wow....i want to go so badly......this would be my first concert EVER if i go! :eek:
I looked on ticketmaster 5 minutes ago, and they have yet to have this show on there. :rolleyes: Meanies.
Transportation would be my main concern, though...mom'll refuse to drive me....think a train could get me from, say, greensburg to philly for cheap(ish)?

*writes ticket sale date down and gets money ready* :cool:

Tickets are going to be $27.00

They go onsale Saturday (8/19/06) at 10am.

TM Link (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02003D0BF7E35BF1?artistid=857529&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60)

:D yayness!!!

My mom's being a fun-killer, as usual. :rolleyes:....she says im not going to philly by my lonesome self..

pfft. screw that. *gets friends*

My mom is also trying to be a funkiller. She doesn't want me to go alone, nor does she want to drive me there. But since it is for my birthday I told her I'm going dispite what she says. So she might end up going to see Evanescence with me and my friend. I am just worried about how fast these tickets will sell out. Radiohead sold out in 13 minutes at EF. And I would think Ev would sell faster than RH. Can't wait.

I think I'm going to make it to the Philly show. If I do, it will be my first Ev concert. I'd like to do it the right way and go with some evboarders if you'll have me.

I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I'm a little intimidated about driving into cities, finding venues, and parking in a safe place. Is this easy to do with the Electric Factory? Not everybody is a city-savvy as the rest of you. Maybe you can help out a small-town evboarder and just let me know what to expect.

-psyche
What area do you live in....I'm going to be coming from King of Prussia...Trying to find people also...

Why is that all us Evanescence FANS are seemingly all around, but then when a concert actually happends we can't find anyone to go to the concert with. The Electric Fac. in Philly is going tobe general admission. It's a two level smaller venue, can see from everywhere basically. I'm going to attempt to get tickets this Sat. Anyone else that's going and want to meet, let me know.....

Why is that all us Evanescence FANS are seemingly all around, but then when a concert actually happends we can't find anyone to go to the concert with.

*psst*

*points to ALL the posts in this thread*

We might not all be going together, but we'll be meeting up once we get there. If you can find your way there (with our without someone) you'll be meeting a bunch of people once you get there.

For whoever asked, there is parking right near and around the Electric Factory, so no need to worry about that. It's fairly easy to get to as well, off the highway.

So who's up for hitting Cereality (http://www.cereality.com/intro.html) with me and my peeps before the show? We did that at the Seether show we were at and just ate it on line..since it comes in these almost chinese food like containers. :)

Cereality: So you're saying I could get M&Ms in Cocoa Puffs? It sounds too good to be true.

And, you say that parking for the Electric Factory is good and it's not too hard to find. I think I'm going to brave the city and go. I'll stay tuned to this topic to figure out when/where I can meet some people.

See you in Philly!

-psyche

Yes, meeting up at the EF is nice nad easy. When I went last time, no one around me here wanted to go, even after I told them I had a free ticket for them. I had bought two thinging I could find wome one to go with me. Well I made plans to meet up with one of our fellow EvBoard members and go to greet a few others,
It was great!!!
And yes the parking is pretty good to. I parked in the lot right next door.

I really want to go, but I don't know if I'll be able to find anyone to go with me. I don't want to go alone, because even though it's only 1 1/2 hours away from here, I'm really bad with directions and would get lost 10 minutes after leaving my house, lol. Is anyone else from Lancaster County, PA?

I was also wondering, how many tickets do they usually sell at these things? I was never at a concert before, and also, someone said that EV members will be meeting up once we get there, and how do you know who is an EV member? Thanks a lot! :)

Same here...I map-quested it and they're both the same in distance (about 2 hours away). Anyone have any advice on which one I should look into?
Well, according to Boobles on the D.C thread, she said
the area in D.C. where the 9:30 Club is located is dangerous.
So you might be better off going to the Philly show.

Cereality: So you're saying I could get M&Ms in Cocoa Puffs? It sounds too good to be true.

Oh, yes. M&M's, marshmallows, chocolate syrup....and the list goes on. :)

I was also wondering, how many tickets do they usually sell at these things? I was never at a concert before, and also, someone said that EV members will be meeting up once we get there, and how do you know who is an EV member? Thanks a lot! :)

You're best bet is to look for people wearing these (http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=949871&postcount=50) or an evboard logo of sorts. Also, if doesn't hurt to ask if you're not sure.

I've decided to go. My first ev concert is long overdue. Taking off of work might be a problem (ends up the other evening shift girl is an ev fan too, already took off work for it) but my boss will just have to suffer. At the moment it's going to be me and 3 other people, but my other friends have to decide today if they're bringing someone or not.

Anybody that's worried about being in the city won't have a problem if they're around me. My ex-navy bf is insisting on coming along, he doesn't want me or any other ladies to go without some sort of protection :)

Cereality....how odd, yet fascinating. Definately worth thinking about.

I am scared these tickets will sell out the moment they go on sale. I am hoping if I get them the moment they go onsale on ticketmaster.com I will be able to get some. I really don't want to spend an obsurd ammount on eBay.

Yay. Got tickets for me and Maria (procrastinator)!!!

Philly here we come :)

I got 3 tickets for me, my friend and her husband!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going, I'm going, I'm going, I'm going........

I just got two tickets: one for me for my first Ev concert, one for Ceez for his millionth Ev concert (you better show up boy!)!

I have my tickets, now I just have to get my courage for the city. I'm such a wuss.

-psyche

Just got my tickets, Saw them there last time and saw Terry open for them playing with Cold. Cant wait!!

Got tickets!!! It was so nerve racking, LOL. I've never done this before. It kept saying you have two minutes to finish then you lose your place. It was worth it though. Anyone get charged a "convenience charge"? Anyway, hope to see some of you there!!

3 Tickets for me as well! So happy. October can't come fast enough. Seeing this show for my birthday with my best friend and mother.

I prolly have room for 2 & am leaving from Downingtown and or Honeybrook if anyone needs a ride

I got 2 tickets for me and my man, it's up to my friends to get theirs.

I'm in class right now (weekend english) and as soon as 10:01 hit I started clicking away...my professor's been glaring at me :mrgreen: I was so nervous that they'd sell out I couldn't wait.

The tickets were only $27, but ticketmaster charged an extra $8.80 for each ticket, I think that's a little ridiculous.

I got tix, obviously.

Probably going to be my last Ev show (i'm going to assume this will be the last small venue tour they do, and I'm not bothering with any place with seats).

Should be fun. I'm going to sit in the bar area and watch all the little noobs get beat up by the other noobs :)

Just got tickets!:)

I'm going with my mom and my cousin who's a member here... but I don't think she's posted yet...

Anyway I'm a little confused about one thing: Will there be a meet and greet? And if there is, how do I apply?

Should be fun. I'm going to sit in the bar area and watch all the little noobs get beat up by the other noobs :)

My friend told me about the bar area. She's was so pissed last time she went to EF, the bar is the only smoking section and she wasn't old enough to drink so they wouldn't let her in.

Gah, smoking....I'll have to fend off the nooblets instead. Even if I could handle the fumes it'll still be another 2 weeks before my 21st.

My friend told me about the bar area. She's was so pissed last time she went to EF, the bar is the only smoking section and she wasn't old enough to drink so they wouldn't let her in.

Gah, smoking....I'll have to fend off the nooblets instead. Even if I could handle the fumes it'll still be another 2 weeks before my 21st.

Seriously, i've seen plenty of people smoke in the crowd. It's rude as fuck, especially when the show is sold out and you barely have room to move, but they do it.

This thread is crazy to me. I remember the philly show threads and I like dominated them with my excitement, and made plans to get there at 10 a.m. and figured out what I'd wear like months in advance. What a difference 2 years makes, eh?

This thread is crazy to me. I remember the philly show threads and I like dominated them with my excitement, and made plans to get there at 10 a.m. and figured out what I'd wear like months in advance. What a difference 2 years makes, eh?

I remember a few years ago when ToB was selling signed real copies of Origin and I cursed myself for not being able to go into massive debt and be able to offer more than $300 for it. And when I used to memorize Fallen by order and name and spend all my spare cash on any magazine that even had a sentence on Evanescence. My truly noobish days....

Though I still may consider offering a few spare body parts in return for meeting Ev in person and a cd signed. That'd be oh so nice. :cool:

About the deciding what you're going to wear thing... fine I have, but I don't think it's that insane. The evboard shirt I made, the pants I wear to every concert I ever go to, and funky armwarmers so everyone can see my hands.

That's not insane. I didn't even think about it. They all go without saying.

It's true though, I went in 2004 and I was freaking out a lot more than I am this year. But that was my first Ev concert and I was 13. Enough said.

The whorephans shall be onward and upward in philly.


We gots the soccermobile/tourmachine loaded. 4 rollin wih me so unless you like the trunk, dont go there.


:P

Hrm...before I say anything more this is only a possible offer....

I may, MAY consider helping moochers looking for rides. I live right below the MD/PA line, and right now the plan is to take 95N straight up. I have trouble with doing everything at the last minute, though, so I will not consider anything south of Md exit 100.

I got tix, obviously.

Probably going to be my last Ev show (i'm going to assume this will be the last small venue tour they do, and I'm not bothering with any place with seats).

Should be fun. I'm going to sit in the bar area and watch all the little noobs get beat up by the other noobs :)

Okay Katie I'm going back to EV's last show at the EF. Was it you or someone else from the EvBoard that passed out in the pit and was lifted over the rail and came to back stage?

Okay Katie I'm going back to EV's last show at the EF. Was it you or someone else from the EvBoard that passed out in the pit and was lifted over the rail and came to back stage?

that was me. good memory, homie. :)

I thought it was you. (I gues my memory isn't as bad as I thought.)
Gonna try it again to get a good look at Tim McCord?
tehehehehe

ETA: I went looking for tha old concert thread, but it looks to be gone. Probably from when the board creashed a while back.


Note to first time EV Concert goers.......drink plenty of fluids and eat before the cencert.

Note to first time EV Concert goers.......drink plenty of fluids...
Just let us know where the restrooms are, lol. Does anyone know if you get a good view from the balcony?

Got three tickets for myself and two friends of mine. This will be my third time seeing them live...can't wait!

Yes you get a great view from the Balcony depending on where you're standing! This is my first Ev show, but I don't see why you say drink lots of fluids and eat much. Electric Factory has a snack bar! You make Ev out to be some really crazy metal band lol. They can't be any worse than something like a Seether or Shinedown show right? Hopefully this time there aren't people going crazy to songs like My Immortal. That just gets on my nerves. I am not the moshing type. I just like to get into the music without hurting anyone :)

I wouldn't be shocked if there are some tools there trying to mosh. The last EF show I had some guys try and start a circle pit behind me. I ended up getting bashed in the back of the head with an elbow before turning around and pie facing the guy into oblivion lol. I hope it's not like that this time but you never know. Every concert has it's morons. Just stand off to the side or next to someone big and you'll be fine lol.

keep in mind that you need to be 21+ to enter the upstairs area. I will be getting to the factory probably around 4:30ish to secure a good spot on the balcony.

yes, ev shows CAN get rough. if you get up towards the front, be prepared to get smushed. it WILL happen.

and yes, drink lots of water, etc. don't end up like me, kiddies!

Drink lots of fluids and eat because when you're being thrown into the people/fence in front of you and the body heat is clogging your senses you're less likely to pass out/throw up if you aren't dehydrated or have an empty stomach. Take it from me. November 2005, HIM, second row from the stage and I was getting smushed into oblivioun because people can't enjoy a god damn concert without getting high and acting like a bunch of damn morons with a fire up butts. So they mosh like idiots, start fights, and don't care about the little 12-15 year olds who can't defend themselves, let alone the 19 year olds who had the good sense to get there before 7 to secure a good spot (me). So they shove you until you can't breathe, and if your like me and don't eat or drink anything, you throw up all over the girls stuff in front of you, and security drags you out and makes you file a report deal, and then tells you, ok head back out, and then you are screwed because theres no way you're getting back to where you were, so by the time the act you want to see comes on, you're halfway to the back on the sidelines trying to see over a sea of bobbing heads. Take my advice kiddies, drink water, eat a sandwiche, and don't act like a damn fool and try to shove people around so you can get further up. You're only going to get shoved on your ass and trampled, which is also not a good thing. Why can't people enjoy concerts anymore? This is why I detest the electric factory.

Yeah I agree. Moshing is fucking anoying. I wish people weren't such idiots. Last time I was at EF it wasn't so bad. I was pretty close to the front, and the only time I fell or really got hit was when the lead from Shinedown told the whole place to squeez to one side of the room, and then on 3 try to get to the opposite side. Someone pulled me up the moment I fell thankfully.

I'm going for the balcony then. I'm not going to tolerate being shoved or whatever.

my bf got 2 tickets for me and him. so excitied. can't wait...now all i need is an excuse to leave my house for 2 days. (i live in ny)

i went to EF for a Staind concert in feb. no one moshed at all to his older, heavier stuff, like mudshovel i was surprised.

oo0o, don't plan on wearing any heavy metal belts or you are, DONT TAKE IT OFF. because my bf had a bullet belt and took it off when they scan him. they told him to put it in a box and come back to get it. after the show, his belt wasnt in the box..there was a whole bunch of pens and other stuff. that was so messed up. that is one this i didnt like about EF.



anyways..does anyone know the camera policies at EF? at the staind concert, there were a few but that might have been the meet and greet people. I just wanna make sure so on the day of the concert, i dont want my camera to be taken away.

dont bring your camera. it WILL get taken away.

Thats probably your best plan of action. In another 9 months or so I'll be able to hit the balcony (21+) but for this one....I dunno. I'm not even sure I'll go, just for safety reasons, I may see them on the second leg of the tour. Who knows. Its sad that a venue can totally kill a really good concert.

Two years later indeed...I think it's been that long since I posted...I didn't even realize that Will left the band! I'm so out of the loop!

Katya: Do you remember Penn's Landing? Where I was apparently two places in front of you in line or something crazy like that?? And how the storm passed JUST in time for the show? (Oookay, you probably have no recollection of that time, or the ridiculous person going off about it)

Katie: Even though I haven't bought an issue of Metal Maniacs for a 2 paragraph blurb about Ev in quite some time, (I'm not even sure that is a magazine, I'm proud of myself!) I will admit to thinking (okay, thinking incessantly) about concert attire and signage and arrival time (should we expect a mile-long line?) ...**do not shun me for my noob-esque-ness!!**

Tracie: Cereality! But of course! Provided they have soy and or rice milk...(don't mock the health nut!)

Pale Is Beautiful: I <3 AFI...admittedly I am a new fan, sucked in by "Miss Murder," but I adore "The Interview," and "Love Like Winter"...haunting...just picked up Sing the Sorrow today.

Kristen---are you lurking out there somewhere???

Back to the topic at hand...I purchased one ticket, as none of my friends are fan enough, or able to take the time from their schedules, so I'm a bit leary about going by myself. I've heard bad things about the EF, mainly in regard to the heavy volume of smokers, but I suppose it varies with the crowd.

No cameras...I was going to re-instate the disposable cam inside a *ahem* sanitary napkin wrap trick...Alrighty, there's a hint that I am thinking WAY too much about this...with that, I will exit for now. Okay, hold on, AHHHHHHHHH I CAN'T WAIT!!!!! Tee hee.

KATYA!!!Do you remember Penn's Landing? Where I was apparently two places in front of you in line or something crazy like that?? And how the storm passed JUST in time for the show? (Oookay, you probably have no recollection of that time, or the ridiculous person going off about it)

Actually, she does. Every who was there does. :) How could you ever forget this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/jesouhaite/evboard/EvBos.jpg

From Left to Right

Against fence:

Katy, Katie (ThiefWhoreLiar), Tracie, Melissa (WhisperedVoices)

Standing: Chris (cfw828) & Alberto (Lazarus)

Sitting in front: Nessa (I think her name here was XxNessaxX?) and Maria (procrastinator-who's hiding)

...especially when it was raining ALL. DAY. LONG. LOL!


Tracie: Cereality! But of course! Provided they have soy and or rice milk...(don't mock the health nut!)

I do believe that have soy or rice milk. You could always call them up to check. :)

NO CAMERAS?!?!?! NONE AT ALL?!?! noooooooooooooooooooooooo

*sniff*

I know I'll have my cell, but in the dark and constantly being bumped around by people....there's no way I'm going to get decent pics. My cell has a video camera in it too, I'm definately going to try it out even though you won't be able to see anything.

No cameras...I was going to re-instate the disposable cam inside a *ahem* sanitary napkin wrap trick...

Does that really work? Genius


Moshing, smoking, no escape upstairs for underage me.....things aren't looking as great as I'd like them too.....at least I'll finally be getting to see Ev live

How soon can we find out about a meet-n-greet?

Hey Tracie--Thanks for cleaning up my messy post! (I got excited...so sorry!)

I'm of balcony age, but there's just something about the whole shoving to the front row experience, especially when you can get close enough to have Ben Moody spew water on your face (Pittsburgh '03)...sing the songs back to the band...and throw things on stage... :X

My parents went to see Natalie Merchant at the EF last year and said Natalie herself verbally lodged a complaint to the audience in the middle of the show for the immense amount of smoking. I believe they also said the venue was a "dump," or some other word along those lines...How is the view from the balcony?

I wish they would do Penn's Landing again. Despite standing in 2 inches of water all night, the atmosphere was perfectly conducive to a great show. I think people get along much better when the venue is NOT inside a building.

Katya: Do you remember Penn's Landing? Where I was apparently two places in front of you in line or something crazy like that?? And how the storm passed JUST in time for the show? (Oookay, you probably have no recollection of that time, or the ridiculous person going off about it)


Ahem... I was there too! (Not that you'd know that...:) )

That was INSANE! We were standing in line in ponchos and then as soon as we get in it stops raining. Unfortunately that was a few months before I joined up here... I might have seen you guys and not even known it!

More advice: DON'T wear giant boots, even if it IS raining (not that it matters at EF, but... whatever) cause I wore work boots to the other concert and after jumping around in them all night my feet were KILLING me!!

I got my tickets in the mail today!!!!!
Wooo Hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111oneone........

Balcony here I come!!!!

I was but a few feet behind you guys for 4 hours in line and didn't know it lol. The rain thing was hilarious...everything....EVERYTHING I had was wet. Wallet, shoes, socks, boxers, you name it. It was worth it though as I only had one person standing in front of me for the entire concert.

As far as the Electric Factory goes, while it can get crazy I don't think it should stop people from going or ruin anyone's experience. For every jerk that's there there's a dozen nice people just there for a good time. I'm probably gonna be on the floor (my buddy and I are over 21 but his girlfriend isn't) so feel free to hide behind me lol.

As far as the Electric Factory goes, while it can get crazy I don't think it should stop people from going or ruin anyone's experience. For every jerk that's there there's a dozen nice people just there for a good time. I'm probably gonna be on the floor (my buddy and I are over 21 but his girlfriend isn't) so feel free to hide behind me lol.

And Matt, of course you have to meet up with me and my crew too! :)

I'm making it a priority!

So....

Revelation Theory (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=6116354&ifid=6116354&indicate=2) is one of the opening bands.

They put on an amazing live show!

that band sounds pretty cool.


does anyone know who else is opening up for evanescence?

So what time sounds good for getting there for the front of the line?

What time are you planning on getting to the EF?

does anyone know who is opening for evanescence at the philly concert???

does anyone know who is opening for evanescence at the philly concert???

pst does this help? I haven't looked at the link yes since my work's internet filters won't let me go to myspace.com so I don't know exactly what info is at the link, but if Tracie put it in this thread I would assume (don't say it ;)) that they are one of the opening acts.

So....

Revelation Theory (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=6116354&ifid=6116354&indicate=2) is one of the opening bands.

They put on an amazing live show!

pst does this help? I haven't looked at the link yes since my work's internet filters won't let me go to myspace.com so I don't know exactly what info is at the link, but if Tracie put it in this thread I would assume (don't say it ;)) that they are one of the opening acts.

No need to assume. There have been multiple articles and Rev Theory themselves have posted many bulletins announcing themselves on the tour. They are definitely going to be there. :mrgreen:

----------------------------------------------------

Since it's about a month to the show, send me a pm with what shows you're going to be at (MA, NY or PA Only)

From there, I will compile a list of all the people attending each show and add it to the first post in the threads. After that, I'll set up a chat (one for each show) where we can discuss what is going to be going on and where we're meeting and what not. I will pm all of you the link to the chat room where the discussion is going to be held the night before the chat.

I'm going to see what I can do about making this show. I do live about twenty-five minutes away so that's not a big deal. Now I just have to convince the parents!

Is the crowd really that bad at EF shows? Cause everyone cringes when I mention the words Electric Factory.

What really pisses me off is that I hate these little 'hxc' idiots who ruin it for everyone. Can someone tell me possible to enjoy the show without getting punched in the head?

Are tickets still available for this show? I tried to get them, but it says there aren't any available.

One month my friends...let the countdown begin... \m/

Are tickets still available for this show? I tried to get them, but it says there aren't any available.

Show is sold out.

For those of you going who haven't pm'd me, you should do so, so that I can add you to the list and let you know when the chat will be.

Ok So I thought id only be able to go to the nyc show right, well i looked at my schedule again and it was as follows.

Oct 9th -Leave for nyc at 5 am on the train Arrive- 7am , Wait for the hammerstein doors to open at 6:30 pm and enjoy the concert, possibly get some autographs. Stay over effectivley staying up all night in ny and exploring the next day before actually going home on the 10th.

HOWEVER. fate decided on other plans. Now im not only doing that but im taking a bus from china town on the 10th instead of exploring ny and hitching a ride to philadelphia to see The worlds greatest band again that night. Then the next day on the 11th i will catch a bus and go home.

All of this requires practically no sleep accept the 2.5 hrs on the bus going to and from the show. Im so excited i was able to pull a 75 dollar ticket off of ebay and im selling my balcony seat for the nyc show to Island bobo for the same amount so im not losing any money what so ever.

My karma must be really good to have pulled this rabbit out of the proverbial hat.:D :mrgreen: :D :mrgreen: :p

Well I *was* going to go, but I may not be able to now. Grrrr :( So it's up in the air right now. If not, my cousin said he'd take my tickets off my hands so at least I'm not stuck with them.

im so bummed i was gonna go to this concert for my bday (october 8) but by the time i could convince my parents to take me the concert sold out :( ( i live in hershey about and hour -hour and a half away) well congrats on getting tickets to every one that got them i kno the show will be great ^.^

2 weeks to go!!!
I was listening to the new CD online last night. I was a little tired and fell asleep halfway through. Need to listen to it again.

So when are we going to start the line in front of the Electric Factory?

I'm going to try to pm people about this too, but in case I get tied up this weekend, here's the info on the chat.

Since there are quite a few of us that are going to all three shows, I figured it would just be easier if everyone from all three days were in the chat at the same time, and we'll figure out /finalize stuff that way.

Monday, October 2nd @ 8pm.
Link to chat (http://chat.parachat.com/chat/login.html?room=EvBoard&width=600&height=400&bg=7F7F7F&fg=BFBFBF&lang=en)

If you can't make it exactly at 8, no problem, I'm sure we'll all be in there for a while. If you can't make it at all, we'll be posting the final plans here.

To make it easier, when you log in use your user name from here and the abbreviation for the state of the shows you're going to.

For example, my name would be Tracie_MANYPA.

That way, we'll know who you are on the board and what shows you'll be going to, without having to ask.

Be sure to spread the word.

I'm going to try to pm people about this too, but in case I get tied up this weekend, here's the info on the chat.
Getting tied up? Sounds like a fun weekend is planned. http://www.wdsection.com/community/images/smilies/diablotin.gif
mwa hahahahahaha

Thanks for the chat setup Tracie. I won't be able to get into the chat prior to 10pm so I'll see if ya'll are still there around that time.
Or I'll look for the update post in the thread here.

Enjoy your weekend.:D

Getting tied up? Sounds like a fun weekend is planned. http://www.wdsection.com/community/images/smilies/diablotin.gif
mwa hahahahahaha

Enjoy your weekend.:D

*shakes head*

sick puppy.... :p

okay guys i don't know about you but i think im going to try to be at the electric factory a few hours before the show even begins.

I'm skipping soccer that day and prolly leaving around 4 to be there at 5. :mrgreen: im uber excited! and i can't wait for the album! i reserved a copy back in july! and im gonna go to the mall the night before it comes out and sweet talk to guy who works in sam goody to give it to meh early!!!

To summarize last nights chat:


If you're interested in going, we're hitting up Cereality (http://www.cereality.com/intro.html) before the show and grabbing some cereal to nosh on while we're online. (btwn 12-1pm)
There appears to be a Quizno's and a Taco Bell (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=fast+food+near+15+Lansdowne+St,+Boston,+MA&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=42.345747,-71.095469&spn=0.00628,0.014634&om=1) within a few blocks of the venue as well as a Dunkin Donuts (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=dunkin+donuts+near+42+N+7th+St,+Philadelphia,+PA&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=39.952122,-75.151806&spn=0.006514,0.014634&om=1) :), so a few people could go out at a time and get stuff. If you're 21+, there's a bar right next door that will let you use the bathroom (or at least did last time I was there)
After the show, we'll meet out front and try to figure out our plan of action. It's really hard to meet bands at the EF, since the buses are parked in a fenced in area that we can't get into.
If you have an issue with any of the above information, don't fret. I'm sure you'll come in contact with EvBoard'ers once you get online. Just keep a look out for EvBoard name tags :)
I have 1" EvBoard Buttons to hand out. If you would like one, you should hunt me down. Only one button per EvBoard'er though, please.

Unless something goes wrong with my friends (which means they will die a horrible death lol) I should be in Philly around noon looking for Cereality and getting lost. Woot!

When does the EF actually open?

When does the EF actually open?

Not sure. Door will probably be around 6pm though.

A couple of us are going to be meeting at Cereality at noon, so if ya wanna come join, we shall be there.

Okay kiddos, Here's how it's looking for me.

I actually have to wake up at 4:45 tomorrow morning so I can be at work by 7 because I have a seminar to facilitate, but as a bonus, I get to leave work at about 3:15. I work at 17th and Arch street so I can hop on the el and walk from spring garden to the electric factory and get there shortly before 4 p.m.

It looks like I'll be by myself for a while, because I don't know when my friend Jess will be meeting me. Not sure what I'll be wearing... jeans and a black shirt of some sort. I'm sure that will be very helpful in assisting anyone who wants to talk to me. OH! something that MIGHT help is that I have an obnoxious red mock-croc faux-prada bag...

er. I mean, real prada bag.

Anyway, Thems my stats, people. ETA is 4 p.m. Black shirt, jeans, black and white pumas. obnoxious red bag. way-too-trendy glasses. generally antisocial disposition. That's me. Imagine Daria if she was chubby with caramel highlights and swoopy bangs.

Look forward to seeing you there :)

I'm going to get into Philly around 10am and heading to the zoo to work on a biology project. Don't know how long it will take me so I wanted plenty of time.

I'm going to safety pin an evboard logo on my tshirt (dunno about adding my PIB name to it yet). Look for a really pale girl with glasses and dark brown hair talking to a delicious blue-eyed male......most likely "talking" loudly but not exactly "fighting." :rolleyes:

Question: what kind of parking can I expect in Philly? How much does all-day parking cost? I am NOT going to have a lot of funds left to spend on my car.

Unless something goes wrong with my friends (which means they will die a horrible death lol) I should be in Philly around noon looking for Cereality and getting lost. Woot!
Spoken like a true EV fan! Yea, you gotta love it!
Anyway, Thems my stats, people. ETA is 4 p.m. Black shirt, jeans, black and white pumas. obnoxious red bag. way-too-trendy glasses. generally antisocial disposition. That's me. Imagine Daria if she was chubby with caramel highlights and swoopy bangs.
OMG! You have an excellent way of describing yourself, I was rolling on the floor! I wouldn't have any trouble spotting you, I can see you now!

I won't be there, I was just visiting the thread to feel the excitement of the countdown to the show. I'm waiting for Denver, in about 2 weeks.
You all have a great time (how could you not) and take lots of pics!

I'm barely ever around this place anymore, but I'll definitely be at either Cereality or the EF tomorrow, and I'm going to the show alone, so I could definitely use some company...haha..

Anyway, I'll be wearing a black shirt that has "Muerte" scribbled across it with a snake on it, and most likely some kind of ripped jeans and a black belt. I'm sure no one else going is wearing black, I dare to be original. Short brown hair. Your generic boy who looks like he should be playing football insted of rocking out to Evanescence. Yeah, that's me. :cool:

My friend bailed on me, so I might be going alone. Story of my life, I suppose. I'M SO EMOGAWTH IT HURTS! haha.

then again, you're never really alone at a sold-out show :)

EDIT: I'm home from the show. It's definitely the best I've heard Amy sound in all the times I've seen them. I didn't see any EvBoarders, though. Oh well. Had a blasty blast :)

Just got home from the show. Revelation Theory were one of the better opening acts Ev has ever had...to be honest I think they outperformed Ev because you could tell that they were "hungry for it", where as Ev has already had that success and is just kinda riding that wave. Amy sounded great...best I've ever heard her actually. Rocky was on fire tonight as well. John was doing his thing but didn't seem to have quite as much energy as he usually has. Terry played perfectly....just isn't able to be very mobile. I feel bad for him cause it has to suck that he can't just rock out like before but I find it extremely couragous that he is still active in the band. Tim...well....Tim was there. lol

Got to meet Tracie and a bunch of other Evboarders who's names escape me. Some great people there. Had fun just relaxing in line all day. I've been to better (overall) Ev shows, but I think I had the most fun at this one.

Oh, got to meet the lead singer from Revelation Theory, Jack Wiese from Mourningside, and Rocky! Great guys. Could have met Amy but kinda hesitated...when you are a fan of someone and have heard so many mixed stories about her...maybe it's best to just call it a night and be thankful for the great show.

that's awesome that Jack was there. He's one of the sweetest guys I've met!
glad you had fun! and great to hear that Revelation Theory was good, I'm looking forward to hearing them as I love their album.

I just got back from the show. I survived my big trek out to the city and back without getting raped and murdered. Who would have thought?

It was my first ev show and I couldn't be happier. Front row, Open Door signed by Amy, and a newly acquired bottle of water. Amy's voice is clearer and more powerful than I knew. John's eyes are hypnotic when he plays.

Special thanks to Ceez (what a friend!!) and Tracie for the great company. Nice to meet some other evboarders as well. I had an excellent time!

-psyche

that's awesome that Jack was there. He's one of the sweetest guys I've met!

He's actuallly Rocky's drum tech now too :). He usually hangs around before and after the show, so if should recognize him, you should stop by and say hi!

Just got back now..it's like 4:30 and I need to be up in 3 hours. So I'll reply more tomorrow. :P

Sounds like a good time. Maybe next time I'll actually get to the show. Ugh. :rolleyes:

Maybe I'm alone in the fact that I wasn't too keen on RT. I liked them better the first time, when they were called Disturbed. Oh well.

I think Terry is an extremely strong person to get up and do this every night. It broke my heart to see him standing so still the whole time--but you could see his eyes just going everywhere and taking everything in.

I actually liked Tim! Sure, he stood behind everyone else and didn't do much (save for being acknowledged at the beginning of lacrymosa) but he's definitely a great bassist.

Oh, and seriously, no one around me knew any of the words to any of the songs on TOD. As I sang every word to EVERY song, people looked at me like I had two heads or something, it was bizarre. Kind of how I felt back at the first Philly show when I was the only person singing along to Even in Death. When Amy said "I'm so happy to see you guys singing along to the new stuff! Thanks for liking the new stuff!" she really didn't get that much of a crowd reaction, which prompted her to say "...annnnd the old stuff. Thanks for liking the old stuff too." and the crowd screamed. I thought that was kind of rude, but funny. El Oh El.

Speaking of rude... the random people screaming out during Good Enough and My Immortal totally irked me. Am I the only person in the world who has any sense of concert ettiquette? I mean, I heard some guy scream out "AMY I LOVE YOU YOU'RE SO HOT" during good enough. I'd like to find that guy and kick him in the balls. It totally cheapened the song for me, and Amy definitely gave a WTF look while looking down at the piano (I was at a great angle for catching facial expressions.)

OH. when they started playing "The Beautiful People" i got SO excited. I hope they can develop that into a full-fledged cover, because I can just see them totally kicking the shit out of that song!

and just as a side-note: I can't believe how TAME the crowd was. I think the fanbase has shifted a bit, because the first two ev shows I saw were INTENSE! I got shoved all over the place and stepped on and the crowd was just pure energy and it was amazing. Last night everyone just stood there (one of the reasons I love being on the balcony is that you get to watch the floor crowd just go insane). There was absolutely no energy coming off the floor to feed from. Even with the lead singer of RT was screaming JUMP! JUMP! JUMP! the crowd gave him NOTHING and he looked completely befuddled by that, hell, I was completely befuddled by that. They might as well just switch to seated venues, since the people attending their shows don't want to move at all.

Ha, okay, i know this sounded completely negative, but I did enjoy the show a great deal. I don't think any of the guys have the stage presence of Ben, and I still miss him in a huge way, but I think Amy is growing as a vocalist and performer in a huge way (When she hit those high notes before the guitar solo in Whisper I nearly shat myself!), and that's inspiring to me. That makes me less eager to push the band away as I have been. I'm interested to see how she will continue to grow.

Of course, if they DO start playing seated venues, I'm tapping out. Word.

<3K

"The Beautiful People"? What's that song?

Katie, I noticed a change in the crowd, too. Boston and NYC crowds were awesome in that they cheered and screamed and DID jump a bit when Rich from RT asked, but there was no moshing. It got close and "intimate," as I like to call it, but I was honestly surprised at the lack of crazy moshing.

Haha remember Philly from last year, Katie? Where I like...didn't know you were right next to me the entire time? The crowd for THAT show was great lol.

But oh well. I didn't get crushed. So that made me happy.

Speaking of rude... the random people screaming out during Good Enough and My Immortal totally irked me.

Yeah, I agree. That was just totally disrespectful. I rolled my eyes when I heard those people screaming during that song.

Anwho, Since people pretty took care of reviewing the Boston & NY shows I had been to, I guess I get to so mine for this show :P*

"The Beautiful People"? What's that song?

It's by Marilyn Manson.

Anwho, Since people pretty took care of reviewing the Boston & NY shows I had been to, I guess I get to so mine for this show :P

Arrived at Cereality a bit late due to traffic sucking. Me, Alberto (Lazarus) & Maria (Procrastinator) met up with Matt (Rise2honor)+a couple of his friends and Tracy (fldsofinnocentpaperflwers). Got some yummy cereal then we were on our way.

Arrived to the venue around 2:30, which was later than expected, since my Navigator decided to not want to direct me to the actual location of the EF, so I had to rely on my senses. We had come from a different direction than I was use to but we FINALLY figured it all out. Surprisingly, there really wasn't too many people on the line yet.

We pretty much just hung out (I was exhausted from only having 2 hours of sleep the night before...). I got to meet a bunch of EvBoarders who were all very cool and got to see some people I haven't seen in over two years (Since the Penn's Landing show in 2004) but I was sorry that I couldn't have spent more time with them. (Shout out to Anis, EvilTemptressDQ, Psyche :P)

Around 7:00 (I think) they started letting people in. In true Electric Factory fashion, I totally got felt up by security..which I wasn't too fond of for the record. Maybe I just look suspicious. :P Once again the camera rules had changed and I was kicking myself for not bringing my digital in. During the show, people were taking pictures with flash and even recording videos. I was almost right against the barrier so I would have gotten great shots.

I love Revelation Theory. I have ever since I first saw them play with Faktion & Hinder back in Feb. (They totally show they show that night, btw) so when I heard they were opening for Ev..I was beyond excited. As cheesy as some of the stuff is that Rich (the lead singer) does, their show is so totally full of energy and pretty much every time I've seen them, Rich's vocal performance has been flawless. They played about 40 minutes and all three nights included a cover by Temple of the Dog "Hunger Stike". Their Bassist, Matt and Rich switched off on vocal parts during that song and wow, can Matt SING. The only thing that I was disappointed about was that they didn't do "Selfish & Cold". That's like my favorite song and it sounds amazing live.

So, two years has done a lot for Ev & Amy. I think her vocal performance and stage presence has improved immensly. The first night she hit a few sour notes, but the other two shows, she pretty much nailed most of the songs. Granted, there were still a *few* issues, but overall the performance was amazing. As a few people said, I was quite surprised by the lack of moshing at all three shows. I also have no idea why they cut out SWQ out of their set after the Boston Show...but it was probably one of my favorite songs live. Amy also announced that ToD was #1 on the Billboard Charts for the week :)

The one thing that truly annoyed me was the chanting "AMY, AMY, AMY", before they came back out to do the encore. Granted, I know that Evanescence "technically" is Amy..but to disrespect all the hard work that the guys have put in too by pretty much only shouting for her, made me sad. It's not really that hard to shout "Ev" or "Evanescence" now is it?

Set list was the same as the other nights, - SWQ and as Katie mentioned they did a little bit of "The Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson as an intro before CMWYS.

After the show, we went back so that some people could meet the band...and holy crap were there a lot of people. Our whole group pretty much hung out by the stairs back from the crowd. About an hour later (and the crowd dwindled down), pretty much everyone came out to sign stuff.

We wound up hanging around a while after that with a couple of the guys I know on the crew and wound up catching up with Rocky for a bit.

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5691/tracierockqa0.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tracierockqa0.jpg)

The funniest part of the evening was when this fangirl was asking one of the guys about Amy's stuff that she relased prior to Evanescence. He had no clue, so he called me over to verify and I was all "nope, only ev stuff and a few songs with David Hodges & Big Dismal" then she proceeded to tell me that I had no idea what I was talking about and that I wasn't a 'true fan' because apparently she was Ev's #1 Fan. That made me laugh.

*please excuse any typeh0s. I didn't spell check it. :P

The funniest part of the evening was when this fangirl was asking one of the guys about Amy's stuff that she relased prior to Evanescence. He had no clue, so he called me over to verify and I was all "nope, only ev stuff and a few songs with David Hodges & Big Dismal" then she proceeded to tell me that I had no idea what I was talking about and that I wasn't a 'true fan' because apparently she was Ev's #1 Fan. That made me laugh.



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*tries to get the twitch out of her eye now*
dude that hurt!

glad you all had a good time, 3,5 weeks to go till ev for me

(When she hit those high notes before the guitar solo in Whisper I nearly shat myself!)
When I was at the Toronto show with my friend she was like :eek: Was that Amy or the background vocals!?!?! I was DUDE THAT WAS AMMYYYYY!!!! (it was my first Evanescence show so I was a bit hyper :rolleyes: ) It sounds like you guys had bunches-o-fun! Its too bad they dont play in Canada more often, then I would be able to do what Tracie did XD Go to 3 shows, that would be amazing!

Overall it was a great show except for the skank ho standing in front of me who insisted on rubbing her ass against me as she bent across the barricade trying to get a security guy to inseminate her through it. :rolleyes:

But yeah, besides that, good times indeed.

Overall it was a great show except for the skank ho standing in front of me who insisted on rubbing her ass against me as she bent across the barricade trying to get a security guy to inseminate her through it. :rolleyes:

But yeah, besides that, good times indeed.

The things people will do for a glass of water, eh? lol The group of scantly clad blonde girls confused the hell out of me...definitely never saw that before at an EV show.

The group of scantly clad blonde girls confused the hell out of me...definitely never saw that before at an EV show.

Much more diplomatic way of describing them than I could manage. Good on you :)

How is it....that I was there....and I looked and couldn't find a damn one of you. At least I met the lead singer of RT after the show.

Couldn't get upstairs either. :mad: They'd glance at my ID and grab for a bracelet....then stare at my ID the 2nd time and see that I still have another 3 weeks to go and send me away.

Near the end of the show some guy screamed LONG LIVE EVBOARD. I wonder who put him up to that :rolleyes:

Did anyone else go outside and try to go back in? All I wanted to do was pee but they blocked everybody from going back in for anything.

glad you all had a good time, 3,5 weeks to go till ev for me

I'm so teleporting out for that one.. :P

Here's another random group shot of us from afterwards..

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*bees emo because she wasn't there to be in that picture*

And yeah, there were quite a few slut fans in NYC, too, shouting stuff like SEX before the show. :rolleyes: They failed at life.

I'm so teleporting out for that one.. :P

Here's another random group shot of us from afterwards..

http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/1559/cimg4006pc8.th.jpg (http://img270.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg4006pc8.jpg)

So Maria had to go fuck up the program and not wear a black shirt. WAY TO GO.

So Maria had to go fuck up the program and not wear a black shirt. WAY TO GO.

I had one on originally. But, being the coordinated person that I am, I got my shirt caught on a fence while we were waiting on line. Couldn't walk around with a hole in my shirt for the rest of the day, so a spare was dug up.

Hey, I didn't even want to be in the picture in the first place. :)

So Maria had to go fuck up the program and not wear a black shirt. WAY TO GO.

She's so gawth she had to be the rebel. yup.

She's so gawth she had to be the rebel. yup.

Yeah, yeah that! Forget what I said about meeting the fence :)

I was at the show, and it was my first concert. Despite that, I was shocked at the lack of crowd energy. I was about 3 heads back from the front barrier, and the guy next to me warned me that "It'll get pretty bad once Amy comes out, everyone's going to rush forward and there'll be all kinds of pushing and shoving once the music starts", but it never came. Everyone just stood there and looked up and sang along horribly, to the few songs they did know.

Amy is more beautiful in person than I could have ever imagined, and the guys rocked the shit out of every song. And I'm sure I wasn't the only one floored by Amy's high notes all night. *dies*

Great show I thought, and great first-concert experience for me. Can't wait to catch them again someday...:mrgreen:

Hey, I was there, but unfortunately I forgot my nametag...

I guess I should have checked this thread out closer to the show. I can be quite a stupid person.:rolleyes:

The show was great, but it seemed like I was one of the only ones who really got into it. I had my fist up in the air the whole time (with my hot pink armwarmers) and sang along with everything. Oh and during Whisper I was singing the background parts during the chorus at the top of my lungs and one of the choruses Amy basically sang to me (unless I was just being a dork and imagining it- but she came over to my side of the stage and looked right at me through the whole chorus!) So maybe I'll just let myself believe that was how it went down. :D

I too was in awe of her high notes- they were fantabulous! But I was sad that they didn't do Your Star. I love that song.

Funny thing- my cousin was complaining at one point that she was really thirsty so I told her to tell Amy to throw her the water bottle (because she happened to be drinking from it at the time) and right when I said it, Amy chucked the water bottle into the crowd. It was pretty funny.

Poor Terry looked so tired. I wanted to give him a hug.

Oh and then it took us almost 2 hours to get home even though we live 40 minutes away because my mom was driving and she got lost. We were in Camden at 11 and then on South Street closer to 12 and she thought we were going to get murdered.

Awesome show though, although I was surprised that the crowd wasn't at least a little more into it.

I also have no idea why they cut out SWQ out of their set after the Boston Show...but it was probably one of my favorite songs live.

I heard Amy say that she thought the song was just dragging too much.

That and it must be awkward to have people singing the stalker lyrics back to her :p Hence why I stfu'd during that song lol.

That would have been my first guess as to the reason why it was dropped. Snow White Queen is wrong in so many ways.

Great vocals, way too creepy lyrically.

Arrive in Philly at 12:15. Use my memory of my Google Earth search to get to the venue.
Ask a nice man, “Where is the Electric Factory?”
“You’re here, hun.”

Look at the line of only twelve or so people ahead of me. So much black. It looks scarier when there are so many wearing black. I was prepared and wore gray and a smile.
People give me the look of the devil. I can see them think, “Who do you think you are? I am a bigger fan.”
I greet everybody behind me with a smile. It gets better after that.

Meet online people at about 2:00. They are warmer than I imagined. Tracie is personable. Ceez has a good soul.
Enjoy myself in line immensely. Good people, butterflies in my stomach, so much black. This alone was worth the trip.

In the Electric Factory at 7:00: front row, mid stage right. Turn back and smile at Ceez, “This is great!”

Revelation Theory on at 8:00. Guitar player’s sweat on my skin. Lead singer’s spit on my face. Yuck.

Evanescence on at 9:10. I’m smiling, smiling, and smiling. I know this is music that I listen to in times of distress; music I relate to when I am desperately breaking into a million tragic pieces and clinging for a reason to breathe. But somehow I can’t stop smiling. I am so happy. This isn’t me.

I sing every word with Amy, getting a master class, a vocal clinic. I never imagined that Amy could sing that well live. I am so grateful for the control freak that she is, trying with all her core to hit every note. Who knew a voice could fill a room like that. Speechless.

John’s eyes have me in a trance at times. I am still smiling when I see that demonic look on his face. He breaks his seriousness with a hidden grin. Sometimes smiles are contagious.

Rocky is such a tight drummer. I can feel that he loves to play with all of his heart. This man was made for music. I am so thankful for him onstage.

Tim fits in nicely, playing his role and his instrument well. He is like a wise new child, carefully observing the dynamic of the band and the crowd, patiently waiting to earn his place.

Terry makes me want to cry. I see a great man who loves his music, who is so generous with his love and his ideas. But he is in prison right now. I want him to have all the support in the world to get him through this time. You belong on that stage and I would never want to see you anywhere else.

Show is over. I’m very sweaty, but I don’t think the sweat is mine. Yuck.

Wait for the band. If there is one thing I have learned in my wise 24 years, it is that nothing is ever enough. All of these people want all of Amy. They will never get enough. They will have their memories of hugs and autographs, but they will soon cry over the fact that they were one of thousands and that their moment was theirs and theirs alone.

This depressing thought has already hit me. I go in for my memory, nearly numb in comparison to the breathless, speechless, and tactless girls surrounding me. I simply want to tell Amy that the album is great because I feel like that is the best compliment I can give right now to somebody who has just been flooded with compliments on beauty and divinity. So I tell her the album is great and mean every breath of it. She looks at me, thanks me, and that is it. That is my moment. Poof.

Three days later. I’m still smiling.

Terry makes me want to cry. I see a great man who loves his music, who is so generous with his love and his ideas. But he is in prison right now. I want him to have all the support in the world to get him through this time. You belong on that stage and I would never want to see you anywhere else.



I agree completely.

Oh and we hung out by the stage after the show for awhile and tried to catch stuff (and failed :( ) But at one point we saw them wheel out the South Side trunk and we screamed "Hey! It's the trunk from the DVD!!" And I got a pretty good shot of it on my phone.