Helios, *waves* I'll try to do it right! Sign me up to do the Roll Call! Sherry
TODAY IS THE DAY!! I'llcheck the boards and twitter just seconds before I'm out the door, after that I'll announce everything I hear of, through @MarsNBT so go follow, turn on the Mobile button so you get the msgs. I'll try to reply back if you get lost or need help. I may not reply instantly because both the cell i"m using and ME are old!!
Sharpies, something to sign on, Ear Plugs, CHAPSTICK, gloves (maybe those little pocket warmers too), a hat or ear muffs may help, batteries, charge cords, memory cards....snacks, gum, mints,
IF you have LAWN tickets the LAWN is WET, bring a thick trash bag, like for the lawn, slit one side and the bottom, openit up, and THEN set your blanket or towel or chair on that to sit on the lawn!! You can fold it tiny in your pocket to bring it in.
The parking lot is actually huge grass fields, it will be MUDDY.
Enter the parking lot from 301 entrance. NOT ORIENT Road (VIP only and Horse SHow entrance) and NOT Dr. Martin Luther King (Gun Show entrance)
VIP's take Orient Road exit, veer right at bottom of exit, take 2nd driveway on left (first one goes to a trucking school..if you go in there, it's a circle back out) go to gate guard, show tickets, they'll direct you. Shark JUST announced at 7pm Dec, 1, 2009, on air, that 30 Seconds to Mars will BE IN THE SIGNING BOOTH for about an hour and a half, SIGNING the new cd THIS IS WAR, and I quote Shark, "around 1PM or after, don't quote me on the time" You can get the CD autographed BEFORE IT'S EVEN RELEASED HERE!! YAHOOO!! Shall we congregate at the signing booth all morning?? LOL!!
THE LINE UP97X Next Big Thing is Sunday!
Miller Lite presents 97X Next Big Thing, this Sunday at the Ford Amphitheatre. With two stages and over 12 hours of New Rock, it's the biggest show of the year!
As a member of the 97X Nation, we're giving you the official set times for the show first!
The Discover New Rock Stage Presented By State Farm (thats the little one, standing room only)
Vega Under Fire 10:10 AM
Framing Hanley 10:50 AM
Manchester Orchestra 11:40 AM
Sick Puppies 12:30 PM
Red Light Run 1:40 PM
Miller Lite Main Stage Metric 1:10 PM
Cage the Elephant 2:00 PM
Panic at the Disco 2:50 PM
Anberlin 3:40 PM
Matisyahu 4:40 PM
The Used 5:40 PM
Chevelle 6:40 PM
Thirty Seconds To Mars 7:45 PM Rise Against 9:20 PM
Tickets are still on sale through LiveNation.com. Grow Financial Lawn tickets start at only $30!
As always, 97X will have your chance to purchase tickets, service charge free at our NBT Ticket Drops. You could save nearly $15 on a pair of tickets! Check out 97Xonline.com for locations and times.
97X Nation Exclusive: Win Front Row Seats
It doesn't get any better than this - members of the 97X Nation have the opportunity to sit up front at 97X Next Big Thing!
This is an exclusive contest open only to 97X Nation members like you!
Hurry and register to win today, because this contest ends at 9am Thursday, December 3rd.
www.97Xonline.com has some contests going on to win BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE tickets, PIT tickets and IN BED ON STAGE tickets! Check out their page.
97X Next Big Thing FAQ:
http://97xonline.com/NBT/faq2009.htmlPUBLIC TICKET SALES starts at 10am est, Oct 10th here's link to page:
http://tinyurl.com/yhdmh82 Presale ended at 5PM (Friday Oct 9th)
SOLD OUT! VIP Ticket Package[/b]
: http://97xonline.com/NBT/vip.html SOLD OUT!
LOCAL AIRPORTS St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE):
http://www.fly2pie.com/ Tampa International Airport (TIA):
http://www.tampaairport.com/TRANSPORTATION from Tampa International Airport (TIA):
http://tinyurl.com/tampaairporttransportation
PLACES TO STAY near Ford Amphitheater/Florida Fair Grounds:
http://www.floridastatefair.com/pdffiles/hotels.pdf (
http://travelc.priceline.com/hotel/searchR...al&showDP=y (via BeautifulFantasy20)
MAP OF THE AREA:
http://tinyurl.com/MapFordAmpNBT9THREADS OF INTEREST Things to do in the area
GREAT INFO from Kristy <30 Seconds!! http://thirtysecondstomars.forumsunlimited...t&p=2132520
97X DJ'S HAD THIS TO SAY ABOUT NBT09 -
PRESS/PHOTO PASSES are given out by each band and not 97X or the Ford Ampitheatre.. you have to contact management of each band for a pass to be in the photo pit area during their set.
MEET/GREETS - the 97X DJ's said that each band would have a greet and meet time and announcements would be made. I do not know how this will work.. but I would just pay attention to any tweets or announcements closer to the time...
In previous NBT09 - there was a box for you to put your name in the hat for each band.
VIP AREA - this is where the interviews will be taking place with the various bands and stuff...in addition to what you already have as a VIP person..
BACKSTAGE PASSES - the station announced that they do not have backstage passes as such. There are passes being given out & you have to follow on twitter & listen to the station for the chance to win these...
(via Leavchip, Thanks Becky!)
ITEMS ALLOWED TO BRING IN:
Food allowed in a one gallon clear plastic bag. One per person. (ziplock bags work well)
One sealed 20 oz. bottle of water per person.
Low profile sand chairs no higher than 9-inches from the ground and the chair back cannot exceed 24-inches.
Blankets. (if your tickets are on the lawn)
One SMALL soft-sided collapsible cooler.
Umbrellas (tote style).
SMOKING POLICY: - Smoking IS permitted in Lawn and Plaza areas
- Smoking is NOT permitted in the Pavilion seating area
(via PleasantKJ, Thanks!)
OFFICIAL ROLL CALL current up to post #315
MarsNBT TWITTER ACCT http://twitter.com/MarsNBT will post updates, follow, and turn on your device button that weekend! Wearing all BLACK with TRIANGLE LOGO and some sort of TIGER striped accent piece!
BeautifulFantasy20
sonicvision (tampa bay area)
Torrie
Leavchip
Ginny (skygoesrawrrr) + 1
Cmac413
tcbbaby + 1
girlfrthestars (pam) + 1
Jabdcbbb (Donna Britz)
Lilmisanjl (Lisa Ashburn)
KoreyWilson
GeorgeWilson
Florida Echelon + 1
Marsiscloser
DonaMaria
Marsiscloserthanyouthink
dawnvickery + 2
usfangel09 +1 (she won M&G backstage passes!)
lifeisnocheese
kleemoon + 1
PleasantKJ + 1
HelenDamnation
Emma Lost
blueberi + 1
shellee13 + 1
candyobandy
kathiebsnrn
cookie2703
bloochick + 6
sXYaZnAikO + 1
Carrie Parrett + 1
kristy<3o seconds + 3
Erin L
Tammy86 + 2
rainbow lite brite + 1
Savageseas +1
ABBYYY +1
Rothalion and Trin
Kimberly M
Rhia
TampaGirl1 +3
sonicvision 
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tampa is 5 hours away from where i live. 30 seconds to mars should go to american airlines arena. i know a bunch of friends who would go:)
