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ilzg2000 · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:09 pm Post subject:

Can't believe I didn't spot this earlier. Have to thank my friend for telling me about the gig on Saturday Night.

By shear coincidence I am on Holiday in Los Angeles between the 11th and 17th of February, so this gig is just unbelievably well timed. Managed to get a ticket last night on Row L.

I hope people stand up though. I hate seated gigs. It's all about the jumping up and down, waving your arms in the air, and the close proximatey of other sweaty people lol!

Oscar · Power Groupie Joined: 10 Oct 2002 Posts: 413

Amen to that! I think it'll be physically impossible for me to NOT jump around during Kimono.

Andrew Bissonnette · Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Location: Vancouver

2 tickets to Royce Hall for Feb 14 show-$80.00

Air Miles and Taxes for flight to LA from Vancouver- $96.00

A place to stay for 4 nights courtesy of Couchsurfing-free

Seeing Russell and Ron play a Valentine's gig- Priceless! !
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hearse-queen · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject:

Wow, I would do anything to see this show - I am already looking for affordable flights from Germany. This is awesome, I liked to see a SPARKS Show in the U.S. for a long time!
See you in L.A. !!!!!
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klitzfrug · Fan-in-Training Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Posts: 16

my sister and I are flying out from Michigan - we are so excited!

but the question is - will there be music, but can we dance to it (like black people do) - or is it too dangerous, goddamnit???

ilzg2000 · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

E-Clect-Eddy · Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject:

Just booked my trip to Mexico so i'll be close... but no cigar yet :-)

Now to convince the girl... who doesn't like everything :-(
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Andrew Bissonnette · Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Location: Vancouver

I arrive on the 12th of February and would like to get together with any and all Sparks fans for a get together on the 13 th or the 15 th after the concert.I am not sure where to go but maybe someone who lives in LA can suggest a place for all to meet?
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hearse-queen · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject:

Hey ilzg 2000, Andrew and everyone else who likes to:
It would be great if we could get together before the concert, and after the show of course.
I just got my tickets, sadly way back in row N, because stupid me realized too late that this is a all seated concert - otherwise would've gotten my tickets earlier but it'll be great to be there anyway!
Now I'll be checking the hotels that have been mentioned - the Beverly Hilton would sure be nice but I'm not sure I can afforfd it for a few days ....

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You've Got Mael · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:11 pm Post subject:

hearse-queen · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject:

Sounds fine, You've got mael - it would be very helpful to meet an L.A. resident! Since I have never been there before except the airport I have absolutely no idea where to go in L.A.
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Andrew Bissonnette · Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Location: Vancouver

Well I am up for a get together before the concert for a pint or 2.There must be a pub somewhere close on campus to meet.All you LA Sparks fans will have to just go to UCLA and find the closest pub to the concert hall and report back to the rest of us reading the forum. We can write the info down and carry it with us when we get to LA and plan my Valentine's day to get to the pub early. Let's keep in touch and have a Sparks pre-show get together.
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Miss Fierce · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:10 am Post subject:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/whiskey-blue-los-angeles

This seems to be the closest bar but it's rather pricey. It's located in the W hotel.
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Miss Fierce · Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:21 am Post subject:

A few more close by:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/gypsy-cafe-los-angeles

http://www.yelp.com/biz/o-haras-westwood

http://www.yelp.com/biz/palomino-restaurant-rotisseria-bar-los-angeles
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Andrew Bissonnette · Newbie Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Location: Vancouver

I looked at all of the establishments and the the first one which is the most expensive, appears to be the one that could hold the most Sparks fans in one sitting.The other places look like university pubs that tend to be busy on a Saturday night. I wonder if it being Valentine's day if we should pre-book one of the places for a table for...how many? All you Sparks fans that want to get together for a drink-let me know and I will pre-book a table.
PS. the table will be booked under Suburban Homeboy
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ilzg2000 · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:32 pm Post subject:

Ah, Sparks fans coming together from all corners of the globe on the most romantic day of the year to drink, listen and have a good time :) Wouldn't miss it for the world!

Regarding myself, I will be arriving in LA on the afternoon/evening of Wednesday 11th. Will be going to Disneyland on the 12th and am staying until my flight leaves on the 17th.

Now I will be staying at the LAX Marriott Hotel for all that time, and if people need it, I have a floor and at least half a bed to offer during the Sparks gig. However I am over for the Doctor Who Convention that is taking place in the same hotel, so I may not be around all the time lol. If anyone who is flying in wants to meet there, they are more than welcome. Rest of us can get together on the Saturday afternoon :)

E-Clect-Eddy · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject:

Can't you use the Tardis and do both?

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Brian · Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Los Angeles

This place is ok and within walking distance: http://www.yelp.com/biz/westwood-brewing-company-los-angeles

This one is ok too and even closer to the campus (more of a sit down restaurant than beer pub, though I recall the beer being slightly better than the above mentioned place): http://www.yelp.com/biz/bjs-restaurant-and-brewery-los-angeles

The W and the Palomino are supposed to be quite nice, but I've yet to venture into either...

This place has an excellent beer selection (36 craft beers from around the world on tap), and tasty burgers, but is about 10-15 minutes (by car) from Westwood. Also, it gets pretty busy so it's best to get there as soon as it opens. http://www.yelp.com/biz/fathers-office-santa-monica

http://www.fathersoffice.com/
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Miss Fierce · Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:06 am Post subject:

My tickets arrived in the mail today.

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MJHSolomon · Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:39 am Post subject:

That's good to hear! I've been a bit worried because mine haven't arrived yet, but I'm on the East Coast so maybe I can expect them in the next couple of days. Now I just have to find affordable airfare!