June 5th, 2013 - Buffalo, NY

[GNR123GNR456]

Come off it. There have been several shows, of a similar calibre, announced to date without any pre-announcement hype. In fact, everything so far has been announced fairly under the radar with absolutely no tangible buzz.

'GN'R to make concert announcement @4PM' is another example of deliberately misleading the fanbase into a false frenzy. It is another case of ambiguity with multiple legitimate interpretations. This could have been and indeed was interpreted for a lot of people as plurally. 'Concert announcement' is a phrase that can be used plurally, as the tweeter would have been able to recognize assuming he holds an IQ greater than that of a walnut.

What we need as a community is a tweeter capable of not relaying everything with the integrity and exaggeration of a 14 year old fangirl. 'GN'R to add another US gig @4PM' would have avoided this unnecessary negativity.

Exactly.

[Street Of The Blues]

Cool, how about a full canadian tour like in 2010. We got the first taste of the jungle that year and it was fucking awesome, play moncton and halifax and i'll be there.

[bt88]

So I live in Buffalo and this is a great venue to see a show. It's right on the water. Lots of room to stand.

If anyone is traveling feel free to hit me up if you have questions about where to eat/hangout etc. This is a fun town if you know where to go. Whoever in this thread called it the "asshole of America" probably hasnt been here.

Edited May 1, 2013 by bt88

[Bobbo]

And if you're craving wings while you're here, hit up duffs, not anchor bar!

[gunsguy]

And if you're craving wings while you're here, hit up duffs, not anchor bar!

where is Duff's in relation to venue?

[Coma16]

And if you're craving wings while you're here, hit up duffs, not anchor bar!

where is Duff's in relation to venue?

You can get Duffs in Toronto. Anchor Bar is the known wing spot in BUF. I hear its god but have never been there.

[gunsguy]

And if you're craving wings while you're here, hit up duffs, not anchor bar!

where is Duff's in relation to venue?

You can get Duffs in Toronto. Anchor Bar is the known wing spot in BUF. I hear its god but have never been there.

Anchor opened here recently, ok food SHIT service

[T.wa.T]

Come off it. There have been several shows, of a similar calibre, announced to date without any pre-announcement hype. In fact, everything so far has been announced fairly under the radar with absolutely no tangible buzz.

'GN'R to make concert announcement @4PM' is another example of deliberately misleading the fanbase into a false frenzy. It is another case of ambiguity with multiple legitimate interpretations. This could have been and indeed was interpreted for a lot of people as plurally. 'Concert announcement' is a phrase that can be used plurally, as the tweeter would have been able to recognize assuming he holds an IQ greater than that of a walnut.

What we need as a community is a tweeter capable of not relaying everything with the integrity and exaggeration of a 14 year old fangirl. 'GN'R to add another US gig @4PM' would have avoided this unnecessary negativity.

Deliberately misleading?

They announced what they said they would. A concert date. Why people were expecting more is on them not Guns n Roses.

Edited May 1, 2013 by T.wa.T

[Dariablue]

That's kind of hilarious actually. Sometimes being a GNR fan you just have to laugh. Even volcano should be able to see the humor in this.

I have to admit it's a "WTF" moment.

Which would be a normal response. Not the "let's think of a bullshit out." Thanks for being smarter than your ilk, volcano.

[Ali]

Come off it. There have been several shows, of a similar calibre, announced to date without any pre-announcement hype. In fact, everything so far has been announced fairly under the radar with absolutely no tangible buzz.

'GN'R to make concert announcement @4PM' is another example of deliberately misleading the fanbase into a false frenzy. It is another case of ambiguity with multiple legitimate interpretations. This could have been and indeed was interpreted for a lot of people as plurally. 'Concert announcement' is a phrase that can be used plurally, as the tweeter would have been able to recognize assuming he holds an IQ greater than that of a walnut.

What we need as a community is a tweeter capable of not relaying everything with the integrity and exaggeration of a 14 year old fangirl. 'GN'R to add another US gig @4PM' would have avoided this unnecessary negativity.

Deliberately misleading?

They announced what they said they would. A concert date. Why people were expecting more is on them not Guns n Roses.

Well said.

Ali

[TheSeeker]

The Outer Harbor is a fucking joke. Imagine a giant abandoned parking lot.

I live in Buffalo - I will not be going to this.

They should have teamed up with Buffalo Place for a concert at Canalside - much nicer space for a concert outdoors in the city.

[TheSeeker]

we're creating euphoria for nothing, they said "concert announcement" not "tour announcement" or "major concert announcement"

This.

I'm interested to see how many people show up, for better or for worse. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones had over 10,000 at this venue last summer, that's a massive crowd by their standards.

GNR is *not* playing the same venue that Bosstones did last year. Bosstones played Canalside as part of a free concert series - that space is right next to HSBC Arena.

The Outer Harbor is way the hell out of the way - there's no bars/restaurants within a mile of it.

[TheSeeker]

Pics of the "venue" -

Edited May 1, 2013 by TheSeeker

[bt88]

And if you're craving wings while you're here, hit up duffs, not anchor bar!

where is Duff's in relation to venue?

You can get Duffs in Toronto. Anchor Bar is the known wing spot in BUF. I hear its god but have never been there.

Anchor opened here recently, ok food SHIT service

Actually there is a place less than 10 minutes from the venue called Gabriel's Gate that a lot of people think has the best wings in the city, I fully recommend it

Pics of the "venue" -

Here's what it looks like when its packed though: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150630436255003&set=pb.133140320002.-2207520000.1367370564.&type=3&theater

[TheSeeker]

And if you're craving wings while you're here, hit up duffs, not anchor bar!

where is Duff's in relation to venue?

You can get Duffs in Toronto. Anchor Bar is the known wing spot in BUF. I hear its god but have never been there.

Anchor opened here recently, ok food SHIT service

Actually there is a place less than 10 minutes from the venue called Gabriel's Gate that a lot of people think has the best wings in the city, I fully recommend it

Pics of the "venue" -

Here's what it looks like when its packed though: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150630436255003&set=pb.133140320002.-2207520000.1367370564.&type=3&theater

That's not the same place. The pic you posted is right next to HSBC Arena at Canalside - that's where Tragically Hip played as part of Buffalo Place Rocks The Harbor:

http://www.buffaloplace.com/rocks

GNR is playing at a shitty competing concert series at Buffalo's Outer Harbor - almost a mile away from HSBC Arena on a piece of abandoned land:

http://www.outerharborconcerts.com/

[bt88]

And if you're craving wings while you're here, hit up duffs, not anchor bar!

where is Duff's in relation to venue?

You can get Duffs in Toronto. Anchor Bar is the known wing spot in BUF. I hear its god but have never been there.

Anchor opened here recently, ok food SHIT service

Actually there is a place less than 10 minutes from the venue called Gabriel's Gate that a lot of people think has the best wings in the city, I fully recommend it

Pics of the "venue&q

uot; -

Here's what it looks like when its packed though: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150630436255003&set=pb.133140320002.-2207520000.1367370564.&type=3&theater

That's not the same place. The pic you posted is right next to HSBC Arena at Canalside - that's where Tragically Hip played as part of Buffalo Place Rocks The Harbor:

http://www.buffaloplace.com/rocks

GNR is playing at a shitty competing concert series at Buffalo's Outer Harbor - almost a mile away from HSBC Arena on a piece of abandoned land:

http://www.outerharborconcerts.com/

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Dropkick Murphys played there last summer. I dont think its bad, soundwise. Its a tad removed sure but its not all that far from Liberty Hound on the water.

[volcano62]

Is it me or all these venues really crappy?

[TheSeeker]

Here's a good video showing the concert venue last year for the Dropkick Murphys show:

[Powerage5]

we're creating euphoria for nothing, they said "concert announcement" not "tour announcement" or "major concert announcement"

This.

I'm interested to see how many people show up, for better or for worse. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones had over 10,000 at this venue last summer, that's a massive crowd by their standards.

GNR is *not* playing the same venue that Bosstones did last year. Bosstones played Canalside as part of a free concert series - that space is right next to HSBC Arena.

The Outer Harbor is way the hell out of the way - there's no bars/restaurants within a mile of it.

Thanks for the clarification, didn't realize they were unrelated. I'd never been to any of these outdoor concert series shows until the Bosstones.

[Bulldog]

Is it me or all these venues really crappy?

It's not you. Could be a cost saving move maybe?

[TheSeeker]

we're creating euphoria for nothing, they said "concert announcement" not "tour announcement" or "major concert announcement"

This.

I'm interested to see how many people show up, for better or for worse. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones had over 10,000 at this venue last summer, that's a massive crowd by their standards.

GNR is *not* playing the same venue that Bosstones did last year. Bosstones played Canalside as part of a free concert series - that space is right next to HSBC Arena.

The Outer Harbor is way the hell out of the way - there's no bars/restaurants within a mile of it.

Thanks for the clarification, didn't realize they were unrelated. I'd never been to any of these outdoor concert series shows until the Bosstones.

Buffalo has like 6 or 7 concert series during the summer - it's kind of awesome and kind of retarded at the same time.

I saw Crowded House at Canalside a few years back - probably the best concert I've ever experienced.

For anyone interested in coming to Buffalo, here's all the concert series:

Outer Harbor Concert Series (not-free):

http://www.outerharborconcerts.com/

Thursday at Canalside (free):

http://www.buffaloplace.com/thursday

Buffalo Place Rocks Canalside (not-free):

http://www.buffaloplace.com/rocks

Labbatt Concert Series in Lockport, NY (free):

https://www.facebook.com/LabattCanalConcertSeries2013

Coors Lite Wednesdays in Lewiston, NY (not-free):

http://www.artpark.net/content/pages/coors-light-wednesdays

Tuesday in the Park in Lewiston, NY (not-free):

http://www.artpark.net/artpark-outdoor-concerts-first-niagara-presents-tuesday-in-the-park

Niagara River Rocks (free):

http://niagarariverrocks.com/

Edited May 1, 2013 by TheSeeker

[Powerage5]

we're creating euphoria for nothing, they said "concert announcement" not "tour announcement" or "major concert announcement"

This.

I'm interested to see how many people show up, for better or for worse. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones had over 10,000 at this venue last summer, that's a massive crowd by their standards.

GNR is *not* playing the same venue that Bosstones did last year. Bosstones played Canalside as part of a free concert series - that space is right next to HSBC Arena.

The Outer Harbor is way the hell out of the way - there's no bars/restaurants within a mile of it.

Thanks for the clarification, didn't realize they were unrelated. I'd never been to any of these outdoor concert series shows until the Bosstones.

Buffalo has like 6 or 7 concert series during the summer - it's kind of awesome and kind of retarded at the same time.

I saw Crowded House at Canalside a few years back - probably the best concert I've ever experienced.

For anyone interested in coming to Buffalo, here's all the concert series:

Outer Harbor Concert Series (not-free):

http://www.outerharborconcerts.com/

Thursday at Canalside (free):

http://www.buffaloplace.com/thursday

Buffalo Place Rocks Canalside (not-free):

http://www.buffaloplace.com/rocks

Labbatt Concert Series in Lockport, NY (free):

https://www.facebook.com/LabattCanalConcertSeries2013

Coors Lite Wednesdays in Lewiston, NY (not-free):

http://www.artpark.net/content/pages/coors-light-wednesdays

Tuesday in the Park in Lewiston, NY (not-free):

http://www.artpark.net/artpark-outdoor-concerts-first-niagara-presents-tuesday-in-the-park

Niagara River Rocks (free):

http://niagarariverrocks.com/

Haven't been to that Artpark series in a few years...is that a new thing that they're charging? I don't mind, it'll probably keep the crowds down. Gonna check out Chicago and ZZ Top this year at Artpark...I wish Bad Company wasn't while I'm in Europe though

[gunsguy]

The Outer Harbor is a fucking joke. Imagine a giant abandoned parking lot.

I live in Buffalo - I will not be going to this.

They should have teamed up with Buffalo Place for a concert at Canalside - much nicer space for a concert outdoors in the city.

Can you explain specifically why you would not go to the venue?

[TheSeeker]

Haven't been to that Artpark series in a few years...is that a new thing that they're charging? I don't mind, it'll probably keep the crowds down. Gonna check out Chicago and ZZ Top this year at Artpark...I wish Bad Company wasn't while I'm in Europe though

Artpark started charging because a couple years ago when it was free they got like 40,000 people for ZZTop and Lynard Skynard in consecutive weeks, and all the Lewiston residents complained that there was too many people, haha.

So the charge for admission is actually to keep attendance down.

The Outer Harbor is a fucking joke. Imagine a giant abandoned parking lot.

I live in Buffalo - I will not be going to this.

They should have teamed up with Buffalo Place for a concert at Canalside - much nicer space for a concert outdoors in the city.

Can you explain specifically why you would not go to the venue?

It's a pain in the ass to get to, and since there's only one ramp to get in/out of the Outer Harbor, I'd expect no less than 3 hours delay getting in and out of there for a major concert. The Outer Harbor isn't even serviced by Buffalo's lightrail, so you can't even take a train to beat the crowds.

Not worth it.

[Powerage5]

TheSeeker, on 30 Apr 2013 - 22:19, said:

Powerage5, on 30 Apr 2013 - 22:00, said:

Haven't been to that Artpark series in a few years...is that a new thing that they're charging? I don't mind, it'll probably keep the crowds down. Gonna check out Chicago and ZZ Top this year at Artpark...I wish Bad Company wasn't while I'm in Europe though

Artpark started charging because a couple years ago when it was free they got like 40,000 people for ZZTop and Lynard Skynard in consecutive weeks, and all the Lewiston residents complained that there was too many people, haha.

So the charge for admission is actually to keep attendance down.

gunsguy, on 30 Apr 2013 - 22:13, said:

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TheSeeker, on 30 Apr 2013 - 20:53, said:

The Outer Harbor is a fucking joke. Imagine a giant abandoned parking lot.

I live in Buffalo - I will not be going to this.

They should have teamed up with Buffalo Place for a concert at Canalside - much nicer space for a concert outdoors in the city.

Can you explain specifically why you would not go to the venue?

It's a pain in the ass to get to, and since there's only one ramp to get in/out of the Outer Harbor, I'd expect no less than 3 hours delay getting in and out of there for a major concert. The Outer Harbor isn't even serviced by Buffalo's lightrail, so you can't even take a train to beat the crowds.

Not worth it.

The last show I went to at Artpark was Cheap Trick the week before that crazy Skynyrd one, and even that was crazy. Had to park over a mile from the amphitheater, took forever to get back to the Robert Moses Parkway, etc. Looking forward to smaller crowds, because it is a really cool venue