Opeth -- San Antonio, TX -- April 20th, 2012

[Rocco44]

Originally Posted by RampinUp46

The doors opened around 6:30, and I got there around 6:00 (give or take ten minutes or so). The show itself didn't start until 7:30, and there were people still coming in when Ghost was almost over.

And some people (like me) like to arrive early to avoid the merch booth crowds, get a spot right up front, or to meet the bands.

Yeah, especially since some venues have shitty views in the back.

[bobbie solo]

to each their own i guess. The way I read it, it sounded like you got there alot earlier than that. But yeah, i walked into the Refused show tonight at the end of shitty, shitty Cerebral Ballzy, and walked right up to the front...maybe 3 rows of people back from the barricade. i never have much of a problem. Portishead was tough last year, thats all i can remember. My feet would fall off if I did what you did. Guess i'm old haha.

[LIVEtoROCK86]

Originally Posted by bobbie solo

to each their own i guess. The way I read it, it sounded like you got there alot earlier than that. But yeah, i walked into the Refused show tonight at the end of shitty, shitty Cerebral Ballzy, and walked right up to the front...maybe 3 rows of people back from the barricade. i never have much of a problem. Portishead was tough last year, thats all i can remember. My feet would fall off if I did what you did. Guess i'm old haha.

Na, I agree with you. Show up a little after doors, bands start right away. During set breaks you walk up to the front because everyone is pissing or getting beers. Easy. Done.