Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 09:24     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
Anonymous wrote:Former fan--Backstreets fanzine collection, rarities, Jersey Shore shows, big shows, the whole deal. Now, you couldn't pay me to go to a big venue show to listen to his creaky voice. Plus the disconnect between the horse farm gentry life and the blue collar give-the-people-what-they-want routine got to be a bridge too far.


+1

I was wondering about this. I'm not a huge fan, but I would go for a free ticket (just NOT to Nats park). After Patty Scialfa came into the pic....IDK.......

But also, has Bruce ever worked a job (other than playing music) a day in his life? I mean, I'm sure it is hard work and all, but really?

I guess I used to be a bigger fan.
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 00:10     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
Former fan--Backstreets fanzine collection, rarities, Jersey Shore shows, big shows, the whole deal. Now, you couldn't pay me to go to a big venue show to listen to his creaky voice. Plus the disconnect between the horse farm gentry life and the blue collar give-the-people-what-they-want routine got to be a bridge too far.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2016 23:51     Subject: Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
I would see him again if it were not at Nats Park, honestly. There - no thank you.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2016 23:01     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DH bought them. I don't really want to go.


Then don't go. Bruce puts on an amazing live show. Let someone else go who would actually enjoy it.


The other people he'd normally go with are already going (with us). I guess I could sell the one ticket, do people buy single tix? I've seen Bruce probably 5 times now and it's fine but I'm just not enough of a fan to want to endure 2 hour lines to get in, not to mention the cost (these were nearly $200 each).
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2016 22:40     Subject: Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
Anonymous wrote:he puts on such a good show. I've only seen him 3 times but they've all been amazing. The last time he played at Nats when Clarence Clemon's son/nephew (I can't remember which) played a tribute to the Big Man, I was blown away. It was amazing.

I'm not a HUGE Bruce fan and won't go this time, but he does put on one hell of a show.


Jake - nephew. I'm not a huge fan either, but it is a great show, and totally worth seeing at least once. PP here.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2016 22:39     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Any tips, from those who have BTDT, for navigating Nats Park for something like this? I vaguely remember hearing about a debacle trying to get everyone seated for a previous Springsteen concert there.


It was a total debacle for people with tickets for the field. They only had one gate open to deal with the huge line, and the concert started before most people could get in. It was a disaster. I hope they've learned a lesson from that and put more stadium people on the gates. Just in case, get there EARLY.


+1

Get there very early. Apparently, a BS concert is a contest to see how long you will wait in line to enter. And you will miss the beginning of the show. We got there two hours early, and still missing the opening, because of the slow pace of the front gate ticket attendants, and the lack of open lines. You have been warned. It is a big show and people pay big bucks. Much like the Metro, the staff doesn't give a flying care. Several people in line wondered if they were taking their time and being totally inefficient on purpose, or if it is always like that, because it was bad. I would rather warn you than have you be surprised as we were, OP. I don't know ho wearily to tell you to get there, as we were two hours early and we still got stuck. Total nightmare.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2016 15:59     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
I saw the River in 1980 and 2016 as well. What awesome shows! But I didn't dare leave my seat I wouldn't miss a thing.
LoveLiveMusicDad
Post 05/24/2016 13:29     Subject: Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
12:27: I was at that show as well. River tour in 1980 @ MSG was my 1st Bruce show as well.

Drive All Night
Fade Away
Stolen Car

Definitely -- go pee/get more alcohol songs compared to the other ones on the River.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2016 12:27     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
LoveLiveMusicDad wrote:Seen Bruce 20+ times over 35 years. His stadium shows appeal to the crowd, cranking out nostalgic hit after hit. There will be a 3-4 song period where you can refresh your beverage or bathroom break if you don't like his non-anthem "wrist slitting" songs. The moment you see Bruce Springsteen and the E STREET BAND, you're good for a great show. It's when he's playing by himself or with a bunch of folk musicians, buyer beware. You'll have a blast -- you'll get all the standards you want -- Hungry Heart, Rosalita, Born to Run, Dancin' in the Dark, Glory Days, etc.. I actually think the sound in the 300/400 level is better at Nats Park than the field levels. Field Levels have a ton of reverb from all the concrete and the speakers tend to reach the upper decks with more clean sound. The only drawback is that if you like to stand and dance in the upper levels, you run the risk of someone yelling "sit down" at you during multiple songs. I always check www.setlist.fm to see what songs will be played in what order so I can determine when I need to tit the bathroom and/or get another $13 beer. Enjoy!

This is his River tour -- where he plays every song from his River double album. After that he does 5 or so "fan favorites". (So no "wrist slitting" songs). I was in a 400 level seat at the Verizon center in January and everyone stood for most every song and all sat during the slower ballads (most of us were over 40 and knew/sang most every word to every song). The show was awesome.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2016 10:59     Subject: Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
he puts on such a good show. I've only seen him 3 times but they've all been amazing. The last time he played at Nats when Clarence Clemon's son/nephew (I can't remember which) played a tribute to the Big Man, I was blown away. It was amazing.

I'm not a HUGE Bruce fan and won't go this time, but he does put on one hell of a show.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2016 10:54     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
Anonymous wrote:Any tips, from those who have BTDT, for navigating Nats Park for something like this? I vaguely remember hearing about a debacle trying to get everyone seated for a previous Springsteen concert there.


It was a total debacle for people with tickets for the field. They only had one gate open to deal with the huge line, and the concert started before most people could get in. It was a disaster. I hope they've learned a lesson from that and put more stadium people on the gates. Just in case, get there EARLY.
LoveLiveMusicDad
Post 05/24/2016 10:29     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
Seen Bruce 20+ times over 35 years. His stadium shows appeal to the crowd, cranking out nostalgic hit after hit. There will be a 3-4 song period where you can refresh your beverage or bathroom break if you don't like his non-anthem "wrist slitting" songs. The moment you see Bruce Springsteen and the E STREET BAND, you're good for a great show. It's when he's playing by himself or with a bunch of folk musicians, buyer beware. You'll have a blast -- you'll get all the standards you want -- Hungry Heart, Rosalita, Born to Run, Dancin' in the Dark, Glory Days, etc.. I actually think the sound in the 300/400 level is better at Nats Park than the field levels. Field Levels have a ton of reverb from all the concrete and the speakers tend to reach the upper decks with more clean sound. The only drawback is that if you like to stand and dance in the upper levels, you run the risk of someone yelling "sit down" at you during multiple songs. I always check www.setlist.fm to see what songs will be played in what order so I can determine when I need to tit the bathroom and/or get another $13 beer. Enjoy!
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2016 19:46     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
Anonymous wrote:DH bought them. I don't really want to go.


Then don't go. Bruce puts on an amazing live show. Let someone else go who would actually enjoy it.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2016 16:43     Subject: Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It was a very good concert when he played at Nats park a few years ago.

It will sell out. Buy tickets now. But extras if possible for friends whatever. If you don't use them, they're easy to get rid of.


Could you not? Some of us who want to see him would like the ability to purchase.


I didn't scalpels amounts. But like 2 extra. For friends who may want to go with you.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2016 12:15     Subject: Re:Bruce Springsteen @ Nats Park
DH bought them. I don't really want to go.