Kansas City, MO November 12th 2011

[Dexter103]

This is an incredible venue!  I saw Tool there last summer, and sat in the first row of seating on the side of the stage and it was quite a show!  Chris Pitman is from Kansas City (to be perfectly accurate, a suburb on the Missouri side of the city), and went to the KC Art institute with Danny Carey the drummer of Tool (Pitman has worked with Tool, and was in a side project with Danny Carey which I think is named Zaum--they are close friends).  Danny Carey is from Paola KS, a small town Southwest of KC, which is now almost becoming a suburb as Kansas City grows and sprawls southwards.  This will be a homecoming show for Pitman, who is actually well known by many of the record shop owners and hipsters who grew up digging music and art in Kansas City.  For those going, directly across from the Sprint Center is the Power and Light District, where there are over 50 bars and restaurants all connected in a five block area (blocked off from cars and with a squared off open roof area where bands will be playing, along with college  football games) in the shadow of the downtown skyscrapers.  It is a great place for pre-show entertainment and drinks, with only a quick walk across the street to the show (50 feet).  I would highly recommend the American Jazz Museum to any jazz fans, as Kansas City was one of the founding cities of jazz during the roaring twenties (Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Lester Young, Miles Davis, etc) when gambling was legal in Kansas City, liquor flowed during Prohibition, and the city was run by the mob and Boss Tom Pendergast (mayor who was tied to organized crime).  Also the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, is one of the top art museums in the United States, and houses many famous Andy Warhol works, along with countless other highly valuable pieces.  For food--get a Kansas City Strip, or any prime cut of steak (filet's, etc.).  60 miles West of Kansas City is where much of the world's Kobe Steak beef is raised, and is home of the most valuable cattle ranches in the world due to the unique grasses which only grow in the Flint Hills.  There is plenty to do, and no doubt, the Power and Light District will be rocking on this night.  Make sure to make your way to Angel's Rock bar in the district, where the waitresses only dawn lingerie, and the music is loud and only hard rock is the music of choice.  I would stay at the downtown President's Hilton Hotel, or the downtown Marriot, or Westin Crown Center Hotel (South of downtown in the Crown Center district, next to Union Station).  

[Madman 666]

Thanks for all that info.  I've been to KC a few times and have to say Gates is my favorite BBQ place. 

[xxgunsxx]

pre sale pw is guns

[faldor]

Check sites such as www.expedia.com for plane tickets.

Also a good idea to keep your eyes on airline web site's for specials. Like www.southwest.com or www.jetblue.com (they won't take you to this show though).




/jarmo

Yeah, www.kayak.com is good too.  It compares prices from a bunch of different sites.  I hear Jet Blue is the way to go though if it's an option.  Never flown it myself though, as they don't fly everywhere.  Just flew to Alabama last week and the closest I could get with Jet Blue was Orlando, so that obviously didn't work out.  Priceline does great deals for airfare PLUS rental car, but THEY choose your flight times, so you're at their mercy.  I'd imagine the times wouldn't be ideal, ie. early morning/late night.

[HBK]

Complete Info From Dexter103, thank you

 

[estranged5252]

Got mine!!!

Section: 107
Row: 18
Seats: 13-14


This will be my first time seeing GNR!!!

[RickDunsford]

Got mine!! General Admission!

[Verasa]

Ordered mine this morning. 4 tix for GA. Excited!!! Cant wait!!

[DizzyReed63]

Section 107, Row 22!

Where's the pre-party? Where's the post-party? Where's the morning after party?

[Madman 666]

Section 107 Row 7

Would have probably got better seats but my damn work computer was giving me fits so I had to use my coworkers.  Looks like 107 is going to be where the party is at.  Kinda wondering if I should got General Admission.

[xxgunsxx]

im in 106, row 3, seats 1-2. I got those first and passed on GA. I was front row in 06, just dont feel like waiting in line for 6 hours. much rather drink abunch before and during the show :-)

[Axl4Prez2004]

Got mine!!!

Section: 107
Row: 18
Seats: 13-14


This will be my first time seeing GNR!!!

Congrats to you!     I can't wait till they get over here to the east coast. 

[D]

Had a very vivid dream they announced an Atlanta show.... Man i woke up bummed.

[Dexter103]

Section 108 row 11 

[Dexter103]

Oh yes, how could I forget for those travelling to Kansas City--KC is famous for it's barbecue food. Gates and Arthur Bryants often are tied on the Food Channel's list of the nations best barbecue joints.  Both have very unique sauces, and their ribs are out of this world!

[Verasa]

Oh yes, how could I forget for those travelling to Kansas City--KC is famous for it's barbecue food. Gates and Arthur Bryants often are tied on the Food Channel's list of the nations best barbecue joints.  Both have very unique sauces, and their ribs are out of this world!

I hate the Kansas City Chiefs, but man every year I go to Arrowhead Stadium to watch them play the Broncos and the tailgate parties and BBQ in the parking lot is the best damn food I've ever had in my life. You cant go to KC and not have some delicious BBQ
 

[doooodickiebr]

Been 18 years since I have seen gnr. Had tix in 2002 before cancellation. So excited to get floor tix to this show. I am traveling from Louisiana to KC... total newbie to this part of the country.

[DizzyReed63]

Seriously - who out there from KC is gonna organize the pre-party? 
I'm driving out from STL.

[GypsySoul]

gunsnroses Guns N' Roses
Oh SHIT overslept. Gen tix on sale NOW! Chicago http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/04004722D06C38EB
Minneapolis http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2B004729D9234421
KC http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2B004722D54D3D9A?artistid=735218&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
1 hour ago

[ravensjacket29]

im Nik. ive been a lurker for quite a few years now. i used to post over on the GNR Bar all the time.

im from kc so i just wanted to say whats up and cant wait for the show!!

98.9 The Rock has been playing the radio ad for the show pretty much every hour on the hour