headygouda Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Last week I pointed out the fact that the big summer classic's website says the toronto show starts with umphreys coming on at 2pm, doors at 1pm...where as the ticketmaster website and tickets clearly say doors at 2pm.So bradm suggested I email TM to inform them of this discrepancy and hopefully notify ticket buyers.Well, after a week, I got a reply from them that basically says..whatever.. they're right, house of blues' website has the same incorrect time, but no links to email addresses for customer service so I can tell them too.This is weak. Even though I'm willing to point it out to promoters, they won't listen!Perhaps I should call up madison house instead and tell them to inform the local promoter that the times are incorrect. Hopefully the people on the other end of things (in colorado) would give a shit, after all, they DO want people to see all the acts, unlike TM or HOB who could give two shits about it.WTF did I pay service charges for?!?!?! ---------------------------Hello:Thanks for visiting our site.Ticketmaster is provided with all information by the event promoter, wecannot comment on information on another website.Thank youTicketmaster Customer Service-------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 So who's right then? The BSC site or Ticketbastard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headygouda Posted July 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Definitely BSC. They have a schedule of all the bands. Its been saying 2pm start since the beginning.I've emailed bsc/madison house to clear it up and see if they will do anything to inform HOB & TM.Regardless of who is right, I want to be there early enough to catch UM! After all, thats one of the main reasons I'm going. It would be a shame if I was the only person there..well, I'd love a private show, but don't think I could get that circular energy going all by myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Dont you worry about being the only one there Gouda... id be raising a big stink with the promotors and ticketbastard if I was to miss UM... Ill be there early if anything... freakin 2 pm...Arghh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 This is weak. Even though I'm willing to point it out to promoters, they won't listen!I've been pointing things out to promoters, ticket agencies, radio stations, newspapers, police officers, etc. for years, and I've learned that these people just don't like having things pointed out to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyebay Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Hey there Heady Gouda... I happen to know that the info the promoter has posted on their site regarding the Big Summer Classic in Toronto is correct. Doors are at 2pm and the show starts at 3pm with Umphrey's. I believe the info on the Big SC site is going to be changed shortly - your post helped bring this to the promoter's attention. If anyone is still skeptical, coming over to the Island an hour early won't do you any harm - it's a beautiful place to wander around and explore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 The message is clear. Heady doesn't want anyone to miss Umphrey's I certainly don't want to miss any Umprhrey's in Ottawa. Perhaps there is a time difference between the BIG SC site and our time zone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 I just noticed an amusing tidbit for this show..."Kids 2 & under free"...what? I understand giving a freebie for a tot or toddler, but cutting it off at 2 is a little harsh..isn't it usually under 12? Do the babies get ID'ed? Do they get the ol' pat down upon entry?"Excuse me, sir, what is that in your drawers...Extra bottle of water? Home-made ham sandwich? Drugs? Is it drugs? It's drugs, isn't it.....eeeewwww....!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headygouda Posted July 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 I think its 'cause you can't keep track of the number of shows you've been to when you're 2. You'd be surprised how many kids under 12 I know that have been to 20+ shows already and know the songs....kids these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 I just read in the Metro that the possible strike by city workers this week will affect ferry service to the islands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 I heard that on the news this morning as well. Anyone have a canoe I can borrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaidy Mae Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Sounds like a mission for the Toronto Island Sailing Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 that might not be the only problem with this show!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 that might not be the only problem with this show!!! Details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 so.....maybe i can bring the boat, and have a party on the water....oh thats right, its on a fucking weekday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Well there are other ways to the island... I'm a little more concerned with Marky's comment. What's up? I *really* hope this show isn't in jeopardy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Marky,You can't post something like that without elaborating. If you have other details about issues with this show I am sure many here would appreciate it if you share with us. Remember, this board is a tight little community, so sharing information with us is not like sharing with a larger audience.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 well, we have two options:* low ticket sales* bands getting across borderi *think* all the bands slated to play have already played Canada (some multiple times), so i dont think thats the deal....so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Regarding possible low ticket sales:Even though this is speculative, I would once again say that there was no incentive to buy tickets way in advance of this show. I just got mine yesterday, and I am sure there will be a large walk up crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 You can't post something like that without elaborating. If you have other details about issues with this show I am sure many here would appreciate it if you share with us. Remember, this board is a tight little community, so sharing information with us is not like sharing with a larger audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Marky' Greatest Hits (Posts):"BIG show in Toronto this summer""BIG news coming that I can't talk about yet""There might be a problem with a show you are planning to attend"These qualify as useless information. Say something or say nothing. Reminds me of teases on news broadcasts - "Something you may be about to eat could KILL you - details at 11".End rant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Marky' Greatest Hits (Posts):"BIG show in Toronto this summer""BIG news coming that I can't talk about yet""There might be a problem with a show you are planning to attend"These qualify as useless information. Say something or say nothing. Reminds me of teases on news broadcasts - "Something you may be about to eat could KILL you - details at 11".End rant.What crawled up your rectum and died? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 What crawled up your rectum and died? Booche. The bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 So what's the deal? Are we still a go?I've talked a few friends from my work into going, and they were going to pick up tickets this week. But I'm going to tell them not to bother if the show is in jeopardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headygouda Posted July 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Damn Marky's comments got to me!A friend of mine picked up tix for this the other day and the guy mentioned to him that the ticket sales are pretty low (apparently 800-1000) and the local promoter is considering pulling the plug.But I dispelled those rumours, being optimistic, I figured there is no way that the local promoter has the power to do this, otherwise, they could always pull plugs on shows and really fuck up any given bands' tour schedule. Plus, there have been so many rumours of BSC pulling the plug ever since Zooma did, I can't take anything seriously. I think 800-1000 tickets is pretty good pre-sales considering this is on a weekday, and I don't think SCI can sell more than 1000 tickets even at a normal venue like the kool haus. I figured this rumour was just to get more people to buy tix ahead of time, didn't think it could actually get cancelled.Boy am I glad I'm going to chicago this weekend to get my fix of the big summer classic. Yonder too...Guess I may be heading to rochester or cleveland as well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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