Pre-show gettogethers for the Journey UK shows

After a lot of suggestions from local fans and much debate we've compiled a list of pubs we all plan to meet at before each show in the UK.

Here's the list:

Sheffield – Lloyds Bar.
Newcastle x 2 – Trillians
Glasgow – Solid Rock Bar.
Nottingham – Langtry’s
Manchester x 2 – The Stage Door (or whatever they are calling it now)
Cardiff – TBA
Bournemouth – The Moon in the Square.
Birmingham - The Brass House.
Hammersmith – The Duke of Cornwall

We haven't yet agreed on a location for the Cardiff show, so if you have any good suggestions let us know. Otherwise, if you feel like meeting up with like-minded fans and friends before your Journey show come along to the pub mentioned above.

Last year before the Manchester show we met at the same place (The Stage Door, right next to the concert hall). The bar staff there had NEVER experienced anything like it - hundreds of fans converging at the pub 3 hours before the concert - they actually ran out of beer and said it was the best concert crowd they'd ever seen.

Marty

MartyMoffatt wrote:

After a lot of suggestions from local fans and much debate we've compiled a list of pubs we all plan to meet at before each show in the UK.

Here's the list:

Sheffield – Lloyds Bar.
Newcastle x 2 – Trillians
Glasgow – Solid Rock Bar.
Nottingham – Langtry’s
Manchester x 2 – The Stage Door (or whatever they are calling it now)
Cardiff – TBA
Bournemouth – The Moon in the Square.
Birmingham - The Brass House.
Hammersmith – The Duke of Cornwall

We haven't yet agreed on a location for the Cardiff show, so if you have any good suggestions let us know. Otherwise, if you feel like meeting up with like-minded fans and friends before your Journey show come along to the pub mentioned above.

Last year before the Manchester show we met at the same place (The Stage Door, right next to the concert hall). The bar staff there had NEVER experienced anything like it - hundreds of fans converging at the pub 3 hours before the concert - they actually ran out of beer and said it was the best concert crowd they'd ever seen.

Marty

Ohhhh man.
How I wiiiiish I lived in the UK!
That would be some serious partying, and also a perfect opportunity to meet new people
FUN FUN FUN!

I know what you mean, Vic. For years now i've had to hear all about how the ones in Europe get to see Jeff. I need to win the lottery!!
Teri

MsMercury wrote:

I know what you mean, Vic. For years now i've had to hear all about how the ones in Europe get to see Jeff. I need to win the lottery!!
Teri

HA!
Amennn to that!
I make a pact that if I win the lottery I'm taking allllll of my JSS family to a Journey concert together!
WOOHOOOO
NOW THAT would be one helluva good time

Well, THAT's great planning! Count Carlo & me in for Cardiff and Bournemouth! I'm counting down.....(16 days).

I will be at where ever you plan in Cardiff and also The Duke of Cornwall in Hammersmith. I'm so excited and can't wait to meet more fans there.

Ahhhh.
You lucky lucky ladiesss!

I plan to come to whatever place you decide in Cardiff. I can't wait!!!



~Tracy

Me and Nick will pop in to Trills to see everyone

They do really nice food in Trillians thru the day too actually... handy fact to know.

Will you's be wearing Journey tshirts? I don't wanna be wandering around looking for you's not knowing who I'm looking for!

Lea wrote:

Me and Nick will pop in to Trills to see everyone

They do really nice food in Trillians thru the day too actually... handy fact to know.

Will you's be wearing Journey tshirts? I don't wanna be wandering around looking for you's not knowing who I'm looking for!

What about a RED JSS shirt?!

Thanks for the info Marty, I don't know at what time exactly we'll be able to be at the venue, but we'll try to meet the other fans before the show!

MartyMoffatt wrote:

After a lot of suggestions from local fans and much debate we've compiled a list of pubs we all plan to meet at before each show in the UK.

Here's the list:

Sheffield – Lloyds Bar.
Newcastle x 2 – Trillians
Glasgow – Solid Rock Bar.
Nottingham – Langtry’s
Manchester x 2 – The Stage Door (or whatever they are calling it now)
Cardiff – TBA
Bournemouth – The Moon in the Square.
Birmingham - The Brass House.
Hammersmith – The Duke of Cornwall

We haven't yet agreed on a location for the Cardiff show, so if you have any good suggestions let us know. Otherwise, if you feel like meeting up with like-minded fans and friends before your Journey show come along to the pub mentioned above.

Last year before the Manchester show we met at the same place (The Stage Door, right next to the concert hall). The bar staff there had NEVER experienced anything like it - hundreds of fans converging at the pub 3 hours before the concert - they actually ran out of beer and said it was the best concert crowd they'd ever seen.

Marty

Suggestions for Cardiff (as a resident) - not Jurys as it'll be pricy, even if it is next door to the CIA, and I really don't like Wetherspoon's pubs! My personal suggestion would be Buffalo which is on Windsor Place, off the main shopping street, but it isn't the largest of places. Slightly cheaper end, there's a row of about 5 on Greyfriars Road: Fat Cat, Varsity, QBar, Tiger Tiger, HaHas. They're pretty central to find too - just find the Hilton and you're there! More traditional pubs in centre, maybe the Rummer Tavern or Goat Major.

OK. Pause for breath now. Getting just a tad excited!

victoria wrote:

MsMercury wrote:

I know what you mean, Vic. For years now i've had to hear all about how the ones in Europe get to see Jeff. I need to win the lottery!!
Teri

HA!
Amennn to that!
I make a pact that if I win the lottery I'm taking allllll of my JSS family to a Journey concert together!
WOOHOOOO
NOW THAT would be one helluva good time

If I win the lottery, you and I will go on a JSS concert road trip! Oh, the trouble we will get into Should we bring Teri along too? Of course we should!

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Suggestions for Cardiff (as a resident) - not Jurys as it'll be pricy, even if it is next door to the CIA, and I really don't like Wetherspoon's pubs! My personal suggestion would be Buffalo which is on Windsor Place, off the main shopping street, but it isn't the largest of places. Slightly cheaper end, there's a row of about 5 on Greyfriars Road: Fat Cat, Varsity, QBar, Tiger Tiger, HaHas. They're pretty central to find too - just find the Hilton and you're there! More traditional pubs in centre, maybe the Rummer Tavern or Goat Major.

OK. Pause for breath now. Getting just a tad excited

I'm staying at The Cardiff Sandringham Hotel on St Mary St. I'm not sure how close it is to any of these places but I'm sure I can find them. How many people will be meeting in Cardiff?? Also who is going to the London show??

The general consensus on BT and the JourneyRockUK forums for the Cardiff pre-show gathering appears to be a pub called Wellingtons, formerly known as the Duke of Wellington, in Hayes in Cardiff. Apparently, it's quite close to the venue, is easy to find and does food all day.

Marty

Everyone have a wonderful time - be safe - take care of each other:).
Have lots of drinks - no one drive and make sure you checkin at some point so we know everyone is having a blast and safe!

(I just applied for my passport - should be gettin' it in 2 weeks! - Hopefully I'll get to come and see my overseas family someday! )

Kimterp wrote:

Everyone have a wonderful time - be safe - take care of each other:).
Have lots of drinks - no one drive and make sure you checkin at some point so we know everyone is having a blast and safe!

(I just applied for my passport - should be gettin' it in 2 weeks! - Hopefully I'll get to come and see my overseas family someday! )

I second that! Take care and have a drink (or two) for the JSS fans across the ocean!
Hey Kim, maybe we can travel together next time!!

I'm getting soooo excited now!

I don't drink so I'll be driving, I'll be fine Probably won't be able to check back here til saturday night, cos I'll be staying at my boyfriend's house after the gig then I'm at work all day on saturday.

MartyMoffatt wrote:

The general consensus on BT and the JourneyRockUK forums for the Cardiff pre-show gathering appears to be a pub called Wellingtons, formerly known as the Duke of Wellington, in Hayes in Cardiff. Apparently, it's quite close to the venue, is easy to find and does food all day.

Marty

Do you know, I've not been in there yet! Just goes to show!!! See you all there then, assume early evening (ie6ish?) Checked my tickets & CIA doors are 18.30 but absolutely no need to be 1st in if its seating, and the bar there is expensive to say the least.

MartyMoffatt wrote:

After a lot of suggestions from local fans and much debate we've compiled a list of pubs we all plan to meet at before each show in the UK.

Here's the list:
Glasgow – Solid Rock Bar.

Marty

Solid Rock Bar, it's noted!

I think there was only Marty off here in Trillians yesterday, but regardless it was nice to meet you Marty! Your photos are phenomenal by the way!

Are you going to the 2nd Newcastle gig?

Lea wrote:

I think there was only Marty off here in Trillians yesterday, but regardless it was nice to meet you Marty! Your photos are phenomenal by the way!

Are you going to the 2nd Newcastle gig?

Hi Lea, unfortunately, no, we aren't ging to the 2nd Newcastle show. We are going to eight of them and already had our tickets and holidays booked etc by the time the second shows at Manchester and Newcastle were announced.

I hear that second night in Newcastle is now SOLD OUT, as of yesterday. Must be something to do with how well the first gig went.

Glad you liked the photos.

Marty

MartyMoffatt wrote:

I hear that second night in Newcastle is now SOLD OUT, as of yesterday. Must be something to do with how well the first gig went.

That doesn't surprise me in the slightest - every single person I spoke to who went to the 1st one but didn't have a ticket for the 2nd one said they were going to get one!

I'm SOOOOOOOO glad I got tickets for the 2nd night when they were first announced!