2009-08-07 Fox Theatre in Oakland, CA
 

There's no San Francisco show, but an Oakland show at the wonderful For Theater on AUG 7 just went on sale today at 10AM PT.

I just got mine using this code: volpe
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Underwor.../artist/836365

enjoy!

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bought mine too! i have never been at a show there. how is the sound at the fox theater?

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Got my ticket too! I've never been to the Fox but I've heard from people who went there last month that it underwent a superb renovation.

Can I ask about the area? Is it relatively safe to walk a few blocks after a show? And if not, are there at least a lot of cabs like in the City?

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There's a BART station a block from the theater.

According to the Fox Theater's website, it's been closed since 1966, and just reopened this Feb., so I bet it's awesome now.

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Wow, I didn't know it had been closed for so long.

Thanks for the info on the BART. Is that the one on Broadway near 12th? So is that pretty safe at night to walk on Telegraph down to Broadway?

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i gotta wait until next month to buy these... but hell damn yes.

$50 tho, really?

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19th and Broadway station. It's practically next door to the station. Here's the map:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...6&z=17&iwloc=A

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Thank you very much for the helpful information. That is really close to the venue. I am sorry to be a pest, but if I took that and got off on 12th at Broadway, is it relatively safe to walk on Broadway from 12th down to about 9th? I'm trying to find a place to stay and the closest hotels that are on Broadway don't allow ins/outs of the parking lot unless one pays for valet instead (and I don't really want valet touching the car). Thanks again!

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I dunno man. I live in Hawaii. I'm just trying to figure out where I'm going to stay myself for the show. :)

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I think the area around the fox is relatively safe. I live in North Oakland and I know the city has pumped a lot money into the redevelopment of the downtown area and the refurb of the Fox was a big part of the plan.

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Cadevil thank you very much for the info. That whole area was the one hit by the Loma Prieta earthquake, right? I remember all those high rises were desolate for a long time.

TheBang: Wow, that's dedication. I'm only coming from about 300 miles away, so I'm a wimp by comparison. At least you can come into the Oakland airport. If you're not staying with area friends, there are two Marriotts on Broadway I was looking at (the Courtyard Marriott is $35 cheaper than the regular Marriott and they're only a block apart). Usually I stay near the Arena/Coliseum, so that whole downtown area is unknown to me.

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Well, I'm in for the Oakland show. Just bought the tickets. Staying with a friend in San Francisco. I'm on the fence about going the Vegas or LA shows though at this point. We'll see.

The Bang, are you flying solo on all three of these shows?

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Tix acquired. Heard spectacular things about the newly re-opened Fox Theater.

Anyone know who's opening?

bh

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Well, it's a given that if I want to see them, I'll have to fly. And it's going to be $3-400 at a minimum to make it to the West Coast. So if I'm already spending that much, I might as well add some more cities at an incremental cost.

Yeah, my wife thinks UW sounds like a lot of noise, so she'd never come. I'll never be alone with my fellow Dirts there though. :)

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That's awesome, TheBang. Too bad you can't bring your wife just to sight-see (well, except for Inglewood...I don't think there's much going on there unless she likes horse racing at Hollywood Park).

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I can't believe my luck! I'm coming over to San Francisco (from Australia) to do a course in August and will be there for this. Perfect timing!

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Flying down from Seattle for this one. Going to do a quick trip; fly in the day of, fly out either the night of or morning after. Should be a blast.
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Hey there! I'm thinking of going this time. Anyone here from the Peninsula who wants to go?

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bought tickets today finally. see you guys there, i'll be wearing the dirty shirt.

(only have to travel about 70 miles to get there)

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Nika,
I could use a ride from/to Mountain View. Are you nearby?
I am willing to pay for gas and/or parking.
Carson

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Hello all. Long time listener first time caller. I will be at the Vegas and Oakland shows and would love to meet up with some fellow Underworld fans. PM me or hit me up on twitter @chinoluxa. SOOOO looking forward to this.

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I'll be at this gig so if anyone wants to say hello drop me a PM. :)

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Christ, he's alive!

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so...this is being webcast on UWlive.com ?
oh my !

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Just saw that this will be a live broadcast - sweet! August 7th,on the computer!

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So normally I'd be going to the show in Toronto, but I'm in Vegas that week and in San Fransisco the weekend before, so I'll at least catch the show in Oakland. But my wife just told me today that she's bailing on me in order to shmooze at her conference, so now I have an extra ticket. If you still need a ticket (or know of anyone that still does), please buy mine!!!! I'd rather sell it to a fellow dirty than a dirty scalper! Message me for me more details!

Cheers,
Bryan

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Do we know who's going to open?

Two days away!

bh

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i think it's someone called damian lazarus, whose album i listend to and... well, not a fan but live could be a diff. story. who knows.

p. exciting.

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well i'll be wearing my dirty shirt (the brown one). yell if you see me.
my phone # 5308485065
(getting new plan on monday so it doesnt matter that it's on here)

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Anyone planning a tweet-up before the concert? I would love to meet other Underworld fans!!!! I just found out I missed them last year in the Bay Area, so I'm psyched to finally see them play again since the last time in 2003(?). :) :cool:

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Looking to meet up with some people before the show. Unfamiliar with the area but saw there is a good beer bar called the Trappist not too far from the venue. Anyone interested meeting up there early evening or somewhere else? Send me a PM. Last night was great, tonight will be better!

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That should not be a word.

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Well it is. :D

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Woo looking forward to this! My fourth Underworld concert for the year! :D

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Anyone know if I'll have difficulty catching a cab after the show? My hotel is just about half a mile away but I don't feel comfortable walking back alone at that time.

Thanks!

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Wow, four that's cool! I just PMed you details on the pre-concert drink session. :)

Also, don't know if anyone saw this, but I just tweeted this story:

Apple to Stream First Live Concert to the iPhone Tonight

:cool:

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What are my chances of handing a MD recorder off to someone to get a soundboard recording?

slim and none?

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I'm taking BART for less than a mile's journey, so you might want to look into that if your hotel is near one of the stops. I was scared to walk around the area as well, but it actually seemed okay when I went and peeked earlier.

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The area should be fine before and after...Looks like a cool bar attached to the theatre...says there is an after-party after UW.

should be plenty of cabs after the show I would think.

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Anyone recording the Internet broadcast?

I can only hope.