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Re: Derek Trucks at Shepherds Bush 2009

David,

I’ve been up (Walter supporting Robert Cray – I went to see Walter ;-)) and down (Joe last year directly behind Michael with his video camera hmm) and much prefer downstairs. Upstairs was too loud from the house PA and the sound was a little blurred. Downstairs, the sound was clear and because Joe has screens in front of the stacks on stage, not too loud. I think it’s the first gig I’ve been to in 30 something years when I haven’t had ringing in my ears afterwards. Or maybe I'm going deaf. yikes  Just make sure you get there early if you want to get anywhere near the front, as Michael says.

Oh and don’t make the mistake I made and join the wrong queue outside. roll The queue for upstairs stretches along the road to the right of the theatre (looking at the front), while the downstairs queue snakes around the side of the theatre to the left.

Phil

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Re: Derek Trucks at Shepherds Bush 2009

I didn't like the stalls because it was full of drunks who didn't give a diddly about why they originally bought tickets.The bars are serving beer while the band are on, not good in my book (and I enjoy a beer). I don't like some stooooopid p***head standing on my feet all night because he can't stand up straight.....even though I helped him to fall over eventually wink

currymandavid wrote:
gsj wrote:

I saw Joe there and had tickets for the stalls. Didn't enjoy it (the venue, not Joe) so I got tickets for the balcony this time. Looks like I've been allocated two seats???

OK I understand. I was looking at Walter Trout tickets and the seats in the balcony are unreserved. The seating for Derek Trucks is reserved.

Why didn't you like the stalls?

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Re: Derek Trucks at Shepherds Bush 2009

Wooders wrote:

Oh and don’t make the mistake I made and join the wrong queue outside. roll The queue for upstairs stretches along the road to the right of the theatre (looking at the front), while the downstairs queue snakes around the side of the theatre to the left.

Good advice Phil - just the sort of thing I'd do!

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Re: Derek Trucks at Shepherds Bush 2009

Hi some news for those of you planning to see Derek at Sherpherds Bush (not me, too far), I read yesterday that he will be supported by Northern Irish guitarist Simon McBride! he's a great guitarist in his own right, so you're in for a great night of live music.

For more details on Simon, check out these older threads:

http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6962

http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=8686

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