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[East] Concerts Discussion Thread
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While I can't predict when they start, I can tell you when they stop:
Between 1:45 and 2 am. Why? Because that's when the place closes, and they're the last band.
They PROBABLY start at 12:30-1:00 AM.. however I can tell you that is fuzzy as hell, AND that if you try to just show up then, you're likely to have an issue getting in. Protomen are hella popular with the PAX East crowd.. and everyone will want in.
Estimates:
8:30: Doors open
8:45: Supercommuter
9:45: Supercommuter leaves stage
10:00: Minibosses
11:00: Minibosses leave stage
11:15: Metroid Metal
12:15: Metroid metal leaves stage
12:30: Protomen
This is based on experience, however any 15-minute gap between bands is really a 15-30 minute gap.
This is NOT official in anyway- this is just me guesstimating based on previous concerts.
If you really just want to see Protomen, I'd suggest showing up at midnight. It is very likely that people who have to take the T home will start leaving then. However, if you want to make SURE you see Protomen, and see as little of every other band (I dunno why.. Metroid metal is awesome, and Minibosses are pretty cool too.) then I'd say show up at 11 or so. Some people won't like Metroid metal who like Minibosses, and will likely leave.
BTW, I'm not saying any band sucks. I'm going to show up at 8:30 or so, and deal if I can't see all of Supercommuter, but I won't be sad if I get in at 8:30
Anyway, that's the best guess I can give you, but it might not be perfect- it's possible that metroid metal is scheduled to play a little longer, and that Protomen don't take stage until 1, or something.
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JamSpace thread will give you the details on when Armcannon and the other bands/musicians/artists will be playing.
I am sorry to disappoint those who will be disappointing, but moshing is not allowed at PAX concerts. Anyone moshing will be asked to stop and if they chose not to stop will be asked to leave the convention for the night.
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I just want to reiterate for the people saying they just want to see Protomen, this is probably the best you're going to get for guidance on when to show up in line.
I don't believe you should limit yourself to the awesome that is Protomen, but I can't stop you, and I will aide in your war based on the information at hand.
As AaronC said, you can not be promised entry ever, but it's pretty realistic that if you show up at least one band early, and wait in that line, you will get in.
I am predicting due to the schedule reorganization that a LOT of people will want in to Protomen. If you want to be safe, come early. If you want to risk it, come a band or so early If you REALLY want to risk it, show up for Protomen and pray- I do not suggest that approach.
Anyway, your mileage will vary, and I for one will sit through every other rather awesome band, and one band that isn't my style but I could possibly dig, to see the Protomen again on a PAX stage. (As a side note, the Protomen were more awesome at Hynes, just due to the stage layout
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If you don't feel like jumping up, punching a shark/bear hybrid in the face, all for the sake of freedom after one of their concerts then I don't know what can save you.
I definitely get where they were going with it, but that doesn't mean I have to love it. I'm talking from a purely musical standpoint. The first album had all the makings of a classic and great first album, and the second has that "second album syndrome" sound. I love the Spaghetti Western thing they got going on though.
this is going a little off-topic I think (this isn't the "lets figure out the protomen together" thread), but I wanted to second what dalaamprince was saying while simultaneously agreeing with you. the second record took me a much longer time to side with. The first one is just so unusual with an amazing, scrappy sound, it really sounds like nothing else. the second one wears the influences of the band much stronger, and is more musically refined. So I dig where you're coming from.
that being said, I reiterate my point about seeing them live. I have a feeling that seeing Act II "performed" for you as a theatrical experience will get you maaaaad open. I really think those songs just expand in the live experience, and the story they tell will probably grab you more. Not trying to change your mind, but I think the band will do that for you on April 6th!
I flip flop between my favorite album all the time, they're so different but they're both incredible.
Breaking Out is easily their best song though.
Posted by Freezepop minutes ago:
I'm excited, but there's already so many concerts going on, there's going to be some difficult decisions here it seems.
Oh god.... oh god oh god.
Is this going to be like... a non-Pax concert? Because... my wallet... it burns...
I will tell you right now, you will love Paul and Storm. The first PAX they played in '09 was the first I had ever heard of them. I have loved them ever since. Amazing performers. JoCo is great as well, although I am not a huge fan. He needs to go back to acoustic sets.
Freezepop tries to schedule a non-pax concert in boston near pax basically every year. They did the first year, I believe they didn't manage it last year, but it sounds like they did this year.
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I might have set some sort of land speed record for buying tickets when I saw that one announced.
You had to show me that. I was unable to resist, now that I know that it exists.
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Agree 100% with the sentiment regarding Paul and Storm. I had never heard of them when I stopped in the Saturday concerts at '10 early so I would be there to see Coulton. They ended up being a huge pleasant surprise and unlike anything else I heard before or since. I personally enjoy Coulton both acoustic and non, but I would suggest trying to listen to his stuff ahead of time. Thing a Week podcast is free on iTunes and has 52 songs (one for each week for a year).
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Sounds like something for the post-pax suggestions thread. Shouting for a different band whilst in a concert seems... contrary to Wheaton's Law.
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That was awhile ago wasn't it? I thought it was less fluid at this point (although I suppose it could always still change).
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