04/27/2007 - Washington , D.C., Merriweather Pavilion

And the seating chart....

http://www.merriweathermusic.com/images/generaladm1.jpg

uuuuhhhhh..... since it IS and ampitheater how do they keep people from going in??? it's not like there's any doors... ugggghhhh... this place is confusing..

There are gates outside I believe. Once you park and everything, you have to stand outside the gates until they open. Then I think it is simply a free-for-all for the best seats.

wow... this seems like it's gonna be a lot tougher than at a regular venue... good thing i can run fast... ^-^

OH! and question! are there places near by to go to the restroom... cause that will be greatly needed if i'm gonna be camping out....

I know there are places inside, I'm not sure about outside. I called the pavillion, they said you can camp out as early as you like, but once the gates are open, it's first-come, first served seating. If you want the floor (it's very small) you have to get there early and run like the devil.

Merriweather Pavilion Website

Hey hey, found a MAP

* No Bottles, Cans, or Coolers.
* Only one empty or factory-sealed water bottle allowed per customer.
* No outside food and beverage.
* No Baskets, Cameras, or Recording Devices.
* No Laser pointers, weapons.
* No Smoking allowed in the pavilion.
* Shoes must be worn.
* No pets.
* Everyone needs a ticket in the pavilion.
* Children under 2 are free on the lawn for most shows.
* All performances are rain or shine.
* Low-back lawn chairs are permitted on most shows.
* Guests may bring small personal (tote-type) compact umbrellas, blankets,& binoculars.

yay! ^-^ thanks for posting the map! hehe! ^-^ i can't wait for this! it's going to be CRAZY when they open the gates! IT WILL BE OH SO MUCH FUN!!!

but what about tickets? wouldn't that kind of slow people down???

sorry to be asking so many questions, but you seem to know everything

They scan your tickets at the gate. First you have to file through a line of security people who make sure you're not carrying guns or bombs or knives. Then they scan your ticket and let you in. From there you have to (presumably) walk through the main area (food stands, restrooms, beer tents) and around the to amphitheatre. The lawn slopes down into the stage area (which is covered).

"walk through the main area"... haha! ^-^ i am definatel going to be running!

thanks... yeah, i figured that about the tickets, but i wasn't sure how they did it, cause the way you said it, it made it sound like they opened the gates then it turned into something like that stampede scene from the lion king... lol... i've seen it happen before...

yay! ^-^ so do YOU have any info we need to know about this place, since your basically the only one who's ever been there?

OH OH! i have a question... OK. so i know that it's different for different bands and everything, but just in general, considering the size of the place and everything, what time should I get there to get to the front???

I'll be there. I'm really excited, it's going to be my first time seeing them.

I don't like outdoor venues, because the acoustics are generally poor. but one of my coworkers said that Merriweather was one of her favorite venues when she lived in Maryland and the sound was great. I'm taking her word for it and hoping she's right.

(and if not, I get to see them indoors the following week )

I'm hoping to be nowhere near the lawn and much closer to the stage

Maybe I'll go running everyday the next two weeks so I'll be well prepared!

If you guys make it down to the pit before me, save me a spot. We're driving all the way down from NJ that day and it's gonna take a bit of time. We might not get there until 3pm-ish and lord knows how many people will be camped out already.