Rogers Place:3: the search for perfection

[IBleedOil247]

Thread Title is cringe worthy...

Garth banner doesn't bother me at all.

Washroom in lower concourse is still an issue

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

I don't care for Garth Brooks or his banner. I think it's dumb but ehh whatever.

 

[McHilman]

 

[0ilerman]

glad garth is out of town. back to our regularly scheduled programming. get hot in march boys!

 

[Gord]

glad garth is out of town. back to our regularly scheduled programming. get hot in march boys!

at least garth gave a good effort every night he was here. oilers could learn from him.

 

[joestevens29]

glad garth is out of town. back to our regularly scheduled programming. get hot in march boys!

The funny thing is we really had nothing planned for those dates anyway. If anything Garth did Rogers and the City of Edmonton a huge favour.

 

[Stoneman89]

The funny thing is we really had nothing planned for those dates anyway. If anything Garth did Rogers and the City of Edmonton a huge favour.

I know, and we did so little for him, other than hand over money for 9 straight sellouts. Thankyou Garth!!

 

[joestevens29]

I know, and we did so little for him, other than hand over money for 9 straight sellouts. Thankyou Garth!!

Considering he probably could've done the same in a lot of other arenas it is a big deal. What else was really going to go on during those days here? Gave fans a real good chance at what was apparently real good pricing to see a legend.

 

[Dorian2]

So we were complaining for years about the lack of HUGE ****ing acts coming to town, and now that they come here (for practically 2 weeks solid worth of shows from 1 Massive headliner in the Country world), people are complaining?



turds.

And I ain't even a country fan.

 

[Stoneman89]

Considering he probably could've done the same in a lot of other arenas it is a big deal. What else was really going to go on during those days here? Gave fans a real good chance at what was apparently real good pricing to see a legend.

My point is, that it worked out pretty good for both sides.

 

[Stoneman89]

So we were complaining for years about the lack of HUGE ****ing acts coming to town, and now that they come here (for practically 2 weeks solid worth of shows from 1 Massive headliner in the Country world), people are complaining?



turds.

And I ain't even a country fan.

Who's complaining about him being here?

 

[McHilman]

Garth Brooks a business boon for Edmonton Ice District
Business booms around Rogers Place as clientele triples, according to Downtown Business Association

By Zoe Todd, CBC News Posted: Feb 26, 2017

Nine sold-out Garth Brooks concerts in Edmonton boosted business for bars, restaurants and hotels in the city's Ice District.

Brooks sold more than 140,000 tickets during a week-long streak of performances from Feb. 17 to Feb. 25 at Rogers Place. His shows tripled clientele at some nearby venues, according to Edmonton's Downtown Business Association.

Kelly's Pub on 104th Street was a patchwork of plaid and cowboy boots all week, said general manager Jennifer Diep.

"It's been amazing. It's been really, really busy," Diep said. "We're very fortunate."

Business at the pub has been steady since it opened on 104th Street four years ago, she added. But events at the new arena can easily double the day's number of customers.

"On the first two nights we let everybody in and there was no place to move," Diep said about crowds at last weekend's Garth Brooks concerts.

"It's a great bonus and we would just love for it to keep growing from here."

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/garth-brooks-concert-ice-district-edmonton-business-boon-1.3999789

 

[McHilman]

 

[joestevens29]

Are they really that big? Seems like someone that would play at a lot smaller of a venue

 

[McHilman]

Rogers Place can be configured to hold 4,500 up to 20,000+.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Are they really that big? Seems like someone that would play at a lot smaller of a venue

They were massive back in the day. I don't know if they sell out Rogers Place, but it'll come close.

 

[Dorian2]

Who's complaining about him being here?

Why so defensive?



I didn't word my previous post very well obviously. Ooops.

 

[Gord]

awesome!

 

[McHilman]

 

[McHilman]

19 HOT DINING SPOTS NEAR ICE DISTRICT
Posted March 1, 2017 by Matthew Stepanic

In search of a fine-dining spot to improve on a special evening out at Rogers Place? Want to celebrate after an epic Oilers’ win or rehash an incredible pop-star performance? These downtown dining destinations will serve you everything from a memorable meal to late-night entertainment!

https://www.infoedmonton.com/article/19-hot-dining-spots-near-ice-district/

 

[Gord]

[/INDENT]21]Are they really that big? Seems like someone that would play at a lot smaller of a venue

If they don't have at least 10,000 people there, I'll quit this board.
from the buzz I'm hearing, I wouldn't be shocked it they sold out the place, or came really close.

 

[Mowzie]

Hey guys, how are you? I'm fine, thanks for asking. Bit of a chest cold, I'll be fine.

My wife and I are heading to the game on Tuesday and I was wondering which restaurants (not bars) have free game parking for customers that is walking distance to the arena.

Thanks in advance. Not sure if this is the best thread, but thought I'd try my luck before starting a new one.

 

[molsonmuscle360]

Yeah, you guys might get Garth Brooks and Metalica. But Fort Mac is getting the only Slayer date in Alberta this summer, only one of 2 in Canada on this tour

 

[McHilman]

Pic by TheGreatestX at C2E - steel being erected for connection between Ford Hall and JW Marriott

From Rogers Place renderings:
http://www.rogersplace.com/renderings/

 

[Gord]

Someone i know was bragging they got concert tickets before anyone because they are a season ticket holder. Even before fan club and amex presales. Can this be true?