New York City, USA Hammerstein Ballroom - May 12, 2006 + general info

[Nightfall]

no presale password will be mentioned here.

[Bill 213]

IT'S OFFICIAL (well if I can get a ticket Friday  ).......The Billster is coming to NEW YORK CITY to see the Gunners.  Sure last time in Philly didn't work out so well, but I'm putting all my faith in mr. Axl.  I am unfamiliar to NYC so I plan on just showing up for the first show since I have to be back in PA the next day.  Probably end up staying in NYC the night of the 15th so if there are any afterpartys and such, I shall be there to drink it up.  To the few of you I met in Philly, it was a great time (hell I don't know if they're even still on this board, it's been a while since I've really followed it), but I look forward to meeting you all.  Shit this is gonna rock. 

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

i now have my flight booked. everything' set
so i will be there for the 15th no matter what.

[mikegiuliana]

I know many of you probably don't know the city that well but getting to hammerstein is very easy by train, I see some big ass hotel prices for manhattan.. I would get a room in brooklyn or queens map everything out, pay about 100 dollars a night and take the train into manhattan and back to the hotel/motel... You could even take a cab back and pay less then you would for one nyc hotel... Plus if you parked in brooklyn or queens it would be free so you'd save another 25 bucks or more..

I know it's about convienence, but I am sure some of you are strapped for cash.. if you are flying in both airports are in Queens anyways

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

I know many of you probably don't know the city that well but getting to hammerstein is very easy by train, I see some big ass hotel prices for manhattan.. I would get a room in brooklyn or queens map everything out, pay about 100 dollars a night and take the train into manhattan and back to the hotel/motel... You could even take a cab back and pay less then you would for one nyc hotel... Plus if you parked in brooklyn or queens it would be free so you'd save another 25 bucks or more..

I know it's about convienence, but I am sure some of you are strapped for cash.. if you are flying in both airports are in Queens anyways

if my girlfriend does not come to NYC, i'd be happy to share a room with some people here.

a question, i'm flying to NEWARK, i guess i'll have to take train to manhattan on saturday to get to a hotel, how much would that be ? 30 bucks ? less ?

[jazjme]

taking the path train would be like 2 bucks.

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

taking the path train would be like 2 bucks.

wow that's cool

hey jaz man !! i guess we'll see each other again .. in new york city ... for a guns n' roses concert ...

[grabaraxl]

if i get the tickets, i'll be going with 3 friends on both nights.
i hope at least to get them for the 15th.

[the_icon]

I'm looking to get those tickets and be there as well. Living in nYc makes getting there pretty easy. Those parties sound really good too. Keep the ideas flowing 

[sandman]

I know many of you probably don't know the city that well but getting to hammerstein is very easy by train, I see some big ass hotel prices for manhattan.. I would get a room in brooklyn or queens map everything out, pay about 100 dollars a night and take the train into manhattan and back to the hotel/motel... You could even take a cab back and pay less then you would for one nyc hotel... Plus if you parked in brooklyn or queens it would be free so you'd save another 25 bucks or more..

I know it's about convienence, but I am sure some of you are strapped for cash.. if you are flying in both airports are in Queens anyways

if my girlfriend does not come to NYC, i'd be happy to share a room with some people here.

a question, i'm flying to NEWARK, i guess i'll have to take train to manhattan on saturday to get to a hotel, how much would that be ? 30 bucks ? less ?

newark is the way to go. smart move.

i believe you can take a free monorail from the airport to Newark Airport train station.

then you have 2 options depending on where you are staying:

1. MIDTOWN: take NJ Transit to Penn Station (NY) for $14. this is midtown, about 2 blocks from the Hammerstein.

2. Lower Manhattan: take NJ Transit one stop to Newark Penn Station for about $6, and then jump on the PATH train ($2), which will take you to the WTC site in Lower Manhattan (financial district).

[mikegiuliana]

I don't think I'd be nearly excited as if my extended family wasn't going to be there... To think I will meet at least 100 gnr fans where I can talk and not type while having beers and waiting to see axl live again.. I'd pick up ten tickets if I could to help hook you guys up..
I can't wait for the pre party.. Good luck on your travels to the city

[Jim Bob]

taking the path train would be like 2 bucks.

you live in NYC right jaz?

So if you were flying into see this, and didn't know anything about NYC or Manhattan, you'd fly into Newark and take the train into Manhattan?

[Bono]

yeah and if anyone is massively strapped for cash and you're staying in Brooklyn you could walk to Manhatten and it'll only take ya a couple hours. I know I've done it. LOL.  On second thought just take the train.

[jazjme]

taking the path train would be like 2 bucks.

you live in NYC right jaz?

So if you were flying into see this, and didn't know anything about NYC or Manhattan, you'd fly into Newark and take the train into Manhattan?

That is a very quick way .

[chineseblues]

according to the cat club there is going to be 4 shows and not 2. Guess we'll find out by the end of the week if it's true or not...

[dmny50]

I can't believe I'm missing this pre sale.  If any of you find it in your heart to pm me the password for the onsale at 9am I would be forever greatful.  I am not a ticket scalper, just a fan looking to get a pair of tickets.

[Bill 213]

Okay, I'm staying at the Wolcott Hotel and I'm flying into La Guardia.  How am I looking at being close the venue?  HA I'm so gonna be a friggen tourist!  What are cab rates these days?

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

I know many of you probably don't know the city that well but getting to hammerstein is very easy by train, I see some big ass hotel prices for manhattan.. I would get a room in brooklyn or queens map everything out, pay about 100 dollars a night and take the train into manhattan and back to the hotel/motel... You could even take a cab back and pay less then you would for one nyc hotel... Plus if you parked in brooklyn or queens it would be free so you'd save another 25 bucks or more..

I know it's about convienence, but I am sure some of you are strapped for cash.. if you are flying in both airports are in Queens anyways

if my girlfriend does not come to NYC, i'd be happy to share a room with some people here.

a question, i'm flying to NEWARK, i guess i'll have to take train to manhattan on saturday to get to a hotel, how much would that be ? 30 bucks ? less ?

newark is the way to go. smart move.

i believe you can take a free monorail from the airport to Newark Airport train station.

then you have 2 options depending on where you are staying:

1. MIDTOWN: take NJ Transit to Penn Station (NY) for $14. this is midtown, about 2 blocks from the Hammerstein.

2. Lower Manhattan: take NJ Transit one stop to Newark Penn Station for about $6, and then jump on the PATH train ($2), which will take you to the WTC site in Lower Manhattan (financial district).

haven't been to NYC since december 5th 2002. this is gonna be so much fun.
update:
i think i'm gonna have free housing at one of my girlfriend's girlfriend. she is at NYU i think.

anyway, lets play a soccer game on saturday or sunday in central park !!!

[mikegiuliana]

I can't believe I'm missing this pre sale.? If any of you find it in your heart to pm me the password for the onsale at 9am I would be forever greatful.? I am not a ticket scalper, just a fan looking to get a pair of tickets.

sorry man, if I had one clue of who you were I would... If you were an established poster and someone who was always talking gnr and got shut out I would make sure you had it.. Reality is I don't know you so you can be someone who shouldn't have the password.. Not saying you don't deserve to go, but this is the net and people lie. good luck

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

I can't believe I'm missing this pre sale. If any of you find it in your heart to pm me the password for the onsale at 9am I would be forever greatful. I am not a ticket scalper, just a fan looking to get a pair of tickets.

you'll get tickets on friday man, dont worry
just wake up in time
i easily got tickets online for the 2002 MSG show, and it sold out in 10 minutes so ... do not worry