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bivester

Aug 15 2008, 10:16 PM

the christmas tour cities and dates are out, according to glen, this is the complete list of christmas show dates.

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Darlin' Christmas Is Coming: !!News Flash!!
Please see our SHOWS page for the 2008 Christmas tour dates, including a very special, two-night 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Taft! Details forthcoming...

Sat, 2008-11-29 Seattle, WA - Triple Door
Sun, 2008-11-30 Seattle, WA - Triple Door
Mon, 2008-12-01 Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater
Tue, 2008-12-02 Klamath Falls, OR - Ross Ragland Theater - On Sale Now!
Thu, 2008-12-04 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
Sat, 2008-12-06 Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
Fri, 2008-12-12 Louisville, KY - Bomhard Theater - On Sale Now!
Sat, 2008-12-13 Chicago, IL - Double Door
Fri, 2008-12-19 Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theater Special 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Sat, 2008-12-20 Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theater Special 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Sun, 2008-12-21 Norwood, OH - St. Elizabeth's

*this is the full, complete schedule of the Christmas Tour Shows

obviously, of special note are the first ever west coast christmas tour dates and the two "special 20th anniversary celebration!" dates @ the taft on 12-19 & 20, which should be a very special weekend.

as far as ticket info, only the ross ragland theater and bomhard theater tickets are on sale now and the following note from glen re: the taft...

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Hey Bill,

We'll definitely do ticket sales via the band website, as we did last year. I'm still working out the details, but the two night packages (which will be discounted from the single night tickets) will go on sale first for a limited period of time, then single night tickets... Anyone who buys a two night package will have the same seat both nights.

Stay tuned for further details...

Glen

i'm sure other ticket info and details will be shared as they become available.

looking forward to this!

Trudes

Aug 16 2008, 11:29 AM

yes!!!

Debflinch

Aug 16 2008, 09:43 PM

wow how cool!

DustyVolume

Aug 17 2008, 12:53 AM

Very, very cool. I appreciate the timely heads up too.

So, besides the obvious, what will make this event different from other "triple show weekends" they've done at other venues? Do you have any scoop you're not sharing yet, Bill?

pico de gallo

Aug 17 2008, 01:25 AM

QUOTE (DustyVolume @ Aug 16 2008, 10:53 PM)

So, besides the obvious, what will make this event different from other "triple show weekends" they've done at other venues?

Because Michael Phelps will be there playing an underwater kazoo.

bivester

Aug 17 2008, 08:54 AM

QUOTE (DustyVolume @ Aug 17 2008, 01:53 AM)

Do you have any scoop you're not sharing yet, Bill?

well, i'm going to greater's later today for a scoop of lemon sorbet and no, i ain't sharing it.

Debflinch

Aug 17 2008, 11:03 AM

QUOTE (bivester @ Aug 17 2008, 09:54 AM)

QUOTE (DustyVolume @ Aug 17 2008, 01:53 AM)

Do you have any scoop you're not sharing yet, Bill?

well, i'm going to greater's later today for a scoop of lemon sorbet and no, i ain't sharing it.

You should try the Elena's Blueberry Pie Ice Cream it is delicious and part of the proceeds from the ice cream go to "The Cure Starts Now," an organization dedicated to raising money for pediatric brain cancer research.

If it is in your area try it!

Debflinch

Aug 17 2008, 11:05 AM

QUOTE (pico de gallo @ Aug 17 2008, 02:25 AM)

QUOTE (DustyVolume @ Aug 16 2008, 10:53 PM)

So, besides the obvious, what will make this event different from other "triple show weekends" they've done at other venues?

Because Michael Phelps will be there playing an underwater kazoo.

Then I will be there both nights and right up front!

turbovivi

Aug 18 2008, 06:37 PM

I need to do some strategery planning.....

bivester

Aug 18 2008, 06:57 PM

QUOTE (turbovivi @ Aug 18 2008, 07:37 PM)

I need to do some strategery planning.....

then get on with it!

ahiva80

Aug 18 2008, 07:12 PM

i wanna go!!i wanna go!!i think i will:)

euro60

Aug 19 2008, 09:45 AM

This is really cool news....

PatrickLongest

Aug 19 2008, 01:32 PM

Bill, i've started my strategy planning for the weekend as well. I'm trying to convince my wife to let me do the entire weekend. I know I'm gonna do the Saturday and Sunday...just trying to wheel and deal Friday night as well.

Gonna be quite a couple weeks. Bomhard Theater on the 12th, then the three-day a couple weeks later. Nice way to wrap up quite a year.

GhostWriter

Aug 19 2008, 10:02 PM

Hmm.... things ARE getting a bit better around the Ghosty household these days....

*ponders*

Euphrates

Aug 24 2008, 06:55 AM

You *know* we'll be there.

Trudes

Aug 24 2008, 11:57 AM

Done deed. Airline flights and hotel room (Hyatt) booked. 12/19 -12/22.

pico de gallo

Aug 24 2008, 12:26 PM

QUOTE (Trudes @ Aug 24 2008, 09:57 AM)

Done deed. Airline flights and hotel room (Hyatt) booked. 12/19 -12/22.

Good on you!

Last week I posted a message that I was looking to see if anyone would be willing to connect for sharing some costs with hotel and/or car (if needed). Bottom line is, flying into Dayton or Columbus is $100-$200 cheaper than Cincy, depending on times and whatnot. If anyone would like to hook up, let me know via PM or email soon. Otherwise I may not be able to pull this off as I have many other expenses going on this time of year.

bivester

Aug 24 2008, 01:08 PM

QUOTE (pico de gallo @ Aug 24 2008, 01:26 PM)

QUOTE (Trudes @ Aug 24 2008, 09:57 AM)

Done deed. Airline flights and hotel room (Hyatt) booked. 12/19 -12/22.

Good on you!

Last week I posted a message that I was looking to see if anyone would be willing to connect for sharing some costs with hotel and/or car (if needed). Bottom line is, flying into Dayton or Columbus is $100-$200 cheaper than Cincy, depending on times and whatnot. If anyone would like to hook up, let me know via PM or email soon. Otherwise I may not be able to pull this off as I have many other expenses going on this time of year.

john, sometimes there are great deals into louisville. if you wanna try to find something let me know and we can try to figure it out. if that worked out it would prob require you coming in on thurs night since i will be heading up early (around 10am) on friday morning to deal w/flowers and such and we prob wouldn't get back here 'til late on sun (9-10ish), which would prob require you to fly out on mon. if that works, you'd be welcome to crash here thurs and sun nights. letr me know...

and yay! trudes!

zayne

Aug 24 2008, 01:09 PM

thinking about it...

pico de gallo

Aug 24 2008, 01:32 PM

QUOTE (bivester @ Aug 24 2008, 11:08 AM)

QUOTE (pico de gallo @ Aug 24 2008, 01:26 PM)

QUOTE (Trudes @ Aug 24 2008, 09:57 AM)

Done deed. Airline flights and hotel room (Hyatt) booked. 12/19 -12/22.

Good on you!

Last week I posted a message that I was looking to see if anyone would be willing to connect for sharing some costs with hotel and/or car (if needed). Bottom line is, flying into Dayton or Columbus is $100-$200 cheaper than Cincy, depending on times and whatnot. If anyone would like to hook up, let me know via PM or email soon. Otherwise I may not be able to pull this off as I have many other expenses going on this time of year.

john, sometimes there are great deals into louisville. if you wanna try to find something let me know and we can try to figure it out. if that worked out it would prob require you coming in on thurs night since i will be heading up early (around 10am) on friday morning to deal w/flowers and such and we prob wouldn't get back here 'til late on sun (9-10ish), which would prob require you to fly out on mon. if that works, you'd be welcome to crash here thurs and sun nights. letr me know...

and yay! trudes!

Thanks Bill. I will look into that and see if it works. The Thursday PM - Monday PM times are what I need to look at anyway, with the time changes and possible delays to work around. I'll get back to you.

seawitch

Aug 27 2008, 01:35 PM

I'm going all three nights!!!! Even if I have to cancel my cable to do it. If tickets go on sale someone call my cell phone by all means do NOT let me miss it!!! PM me if you don't have it.

bivester

Aug 29 2008, 04:07 PM

ok, here you go: http://www.overtherhine.com/shows.php
the link to the ticket page is next to the show.

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Bill,

We are making the two night packages available starting TODAY at overtherhine.com Unfortunately, our software at the website does not allow for fans to see exact seat locations, but, like last year, these will all be located in the first 15 rows of the floor. And, like last year, these tickets carry substantially less service charges than those bought via Ticketmaster.

We will begin selling single night tickets next Friday, September 5th.

Additionally, presale tickets for all other OTR Christmas shows (with reduced service charges) are available today as well at overtherhine.com

Have a good Labor Day!

Glen

from the port page, the $60 price is for both nights, the same seats.

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Over the Rhine
The Twentieth Anniversary Show
Friday, Dec. 19 - performing songs from the band's first decade
Saturday, Dec. 20 - performing songs from the band's second decade
(Tickets for individual nights go on sale Friday, Sept. 5)

Show 8pm, Doors 7pm
Tickets: $60 + shipping & service charges

The Taft Theatre
317 East Fifth St
Cincinnati, OH 45202

IMPORTANT! Please read the following very carefully before purchasing these tickets.

You are purchasing RESERVED SEATS set aside specifically for customers of Over the Rhine's online store.
You cannot request specific seats, but the tickets being sold here are a special fan appreciation pre-sale offering and are located in the first 15 rows on the main floor.
You will receive the same seats for both nights.

Tickets will be mailed to you. Please ensure that you have provided a valid shipping address.
Please print your email confirmation as proof of purchase.
An $8.25 per combo ticket service charge will be added upon checkout. This fee reflects $2.50 per night facility charge plus a 5% Port Merchandise administrative service charge. This fee will be reflected in the SHIPPING COST line on the checkout page.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Please confirm the DATE, CITY and VENUE before making your purchase.

Jeanne

Aug 29 2008, 04:31 PM

And this is the best part:

Friday, Dec. 19 - performing songs from the band's first decade
Saturday, Dec. 20 - performing songs from the band's second decade

This should be an awesome weekend.

keith from ny

Aug 29 2008, 05:05 PM

QUOTE (Jeanne @ Aug 29 2008, 05:31 PM)

This should be an awesome weekend.

Indeed! Look forward to seeing y'all there.

And thanks, Bill!

bivester

Aug 29 2008, 05:18 PM

QUOTE (Jeanne @ Aug 29 2008, 05:31 PM)

And this is the best part:

Friday, Dec. 19 - performing songs from the band's first decade
Saturday, Dec. 20 - performing songs from the band's second decade

This should be an awesome weekend.

and don't forget sunday.

bivester

Aug 29 2008, 05:19 PM

QUOTE (keith from ny @ Aug 29 2008, 06:05 PM)

Look forward to seeing y'all there.

and HELL YEAH!

shang

Aug 29 2008, 05:29 PM

I'm there this year. 3 days of OtR music is too much to resist. Besides, I already have a free ticket to Sunday

PS> Just bought the tics. See you all there.

Euphrates

Aug 29 2008, 05:43 PM

QUOTE (bivester @ Aug 29 2008, 05:07 PM)

We are making the two night packages available starting TODAY at overtherhine.com Unfortunately, our software at the website does not allow for fans to see exact seat locations, but, like last year, these will all be located in the first 15 rows of the floor. And, like last year, these tickets carry substantially less service charges than those bought via Ticketmaster.

We will begin selling single night tickets next Friday, September 5th.

Ack - are the two night packages still going to be available once they start selling single night tickets on Friday the 5th? I don't get paid again until that day!!!

Hopehopehope...
Eu

Jeanne

Aug 29 2008, 05:51 PM

QUOTE (bivester @ Aug 29 2008, 06:18 PM)

QUOTE (Jeanne @ Aug 29 2008, 05:31 PM)

And this is the best part:

Friday, Dec. 19 - performing songs from the band's first decade
Saturday, Dec. 20 - performing songs from the band's second decade

This should be an awesome weekend.

and don't forget sunday.

No, I'm not forgetting Sunday. That's part of the weekend, too. But there's no description of that show like there is for the other two.

(I have to say that I'm really happy the Sunday show is free this time, or at least it is for me.)

bivester

Aug 29 2008, 05:53 PM

QUOTE (shang @ Aug 29 2008, 06:29 PM)

I'm there this year.

again, HELL YEAH!

bivester

Aug 29 2008, 06:03 PM

QUOTE (Euphrates @ Aug 29 2008, 06:43 PM)

QUOTE (bivester @ Aug 29 2008, 05:07 PM)

We are making the two night packages available starting TODAY at overtherhine.com Unfortunately, our software at the website does not allow for fans to see exact seat locations, but, like last year, these will all be located in the first 15 rows of the floor. And, like last year, these tickets carry substantially less service charges than those bought via Ticketmaster.

We will begin selling single night tickets next Friday, September 5th.

Ack - are the two night packages still going to be available once they start selling single night tickets on Friday the 5th? I don't get paid again until that day!!!

Hopehopehope...
Eu

eu, i'm not sure, i'll try to find out.

FYI, it is worth noting... this is a limited time offer, with a limited number of seats available on this deal. once they are gone, the offer will be pulled. the best seats will go to those buying the two night pkg, the balance will be the single night tickets.

kent

Aug 29 2008, 06:09 PM

just got 3 tickets ordered!

otrfan

Aug 29 2008, 07:47 PM

Oh man. Oh man. I want to be there for it all. Hopefully it will all work out so I can be. Sounds magical.

Euphrates

Aug 29 2008, 08:20 PM

QUOTE (bivester @ Aug 29 2008, 07:03 PM)

QUOTE (Euphrates @ Aug 29 2008, 06:43 PM)

QUOTE (bivester @ Aug 29 2008, 05:07 PM)

We are making the two night packages available starting TODAY at overtherhine.com Unfortunately, our software at the website does not allow for fans to see exact seat locations, but, like last year, these will all be located in the first 15 rows of the floor. And, like last year, these tickets carry substantially less service charges than those bought via Ticketmaster.

We will begin selling single night tickets next Friday, September 5th.

Ack - are the two night packages still going to be available once they start selling single night tickets on Friday the 5th? I don't get paid again until that day!!!

Hopehopehope...
Eu

eu, i'm not sure, i'll try to find out.

FYI, it is worth noting... this is a limited time offer, with a limited number of seats available on this deal. once they are gone, the offer will be pulled. the best seats will go to those buying the two night pkg, the balance will be the single night tickets.

*sigh*
I totally understand that.
Unfortunately, for those of us who don't get paid weekly and have budgets to consider, announcing it the day it's available and then only having it available for one week kinda sucks.
I know it's a terrific offer and they don't *have* to do it at all. And I'd totally fork up the money right this second if I had it, but I won't until next Friday. Here's hoping. Being first come first serve, maybe they'll just keep both offers going until they sell out? *crossed fingers* If not, we'll just pay the extra, we're going anyway, no matter how much it costs, even if we don't get to sit up there with you apples (which is what we did last year). We'll just have to save up and hope the non-fan-package tickets aren't prohibitively expensive.

One way or another, we'll see you there!
Eu

DustyVolume

Aug 29 2008, 10:06 PM

Friday, Dec. 19 - performing songs from the band's first decade
Saturday, Dec. 20 - performing songs from the band's second decade

bivester

Aug 29 2008, 10:33 PM

QUOTE (Euphrates @ Aug 29 2008, 09:20 PM)

Unfortunately, for those of us who don't get paid weekly and have budgets to consider, announcing it the day it's available and then only having it available for one week kinda sucks.

believe me, i understand that too. i really think they will still be available for a while. i would imagine that starting next friday that you'll have the option of buying one night or both. i think this was just an effort to give those going to both nights the opportunity for the best seats available.

DustyVolume

Aug 29 2008, 10:41 PM

QUOTE (bivester @ Aug 29 2008, 11:33 PM)

QUOTE (Euphrates @ Aug 29 2008, 09:20 PM)

Unfortunately, for those of us who don't get paid weekly and have budgets to consider, announcing it the day it's available and then only having it available for one week kinda sucks.

believe me, i understand that too. i really think they will still be available for a while. i would imagine that starting next friday that you'll have the option of buying one night or both. i think this was just an effort to give those going to both nights the opportunity for the best seats available.

I understand that as well. It seems like what it comes down to is the folks who will committ to both days the quickest will end up getting the front seats. Nothing wrong with that philosophy in my book.

But to play devil's advocate, I'm considering waiting a few days before ordering to see if I can get a seat a little farther back. We were on the front row last year and that's awesome and all, but really it's not the best spot in the house either, you know.

Eu, you might end up getting better seats if you wait until next week to order anyway.

bivester

Aug 29 2008, 10:55 PM

eu (and everyone else), just received confirmation...yes, starting next friday single tickets will be available and the two night package will continue to be sold also.

both options will remain available until the allotment of tickets are sold.

Euphrates

Aug 30 2008, 12:30 AM

QUOTE (bivester @ Aug 29 2008, 11:55 PM)

eu (and everyone else), just received confirmation...yes, starting next friday single tickets will be available and the two night package will continue to be sold also.

both options will remain available until the allotment of tickets are sold.

EXCELLENT! Thanks, Bill...I feel better now.

Back to uploading 'Yote to YouTube
*a poet handler's work is never done*

PatrickLongest

Aug 30 2008, 04:30 PM

Just placed my order for both nights. Still gotta figure out details. Bill, I know you were talking about travel plans. If there are others heading up from Louisville area that want to share a car, let me know. I'm undecided about staying overnight both nights, but definitely will plan on staying Saturday night to go to the show the next day.

Counting down the days!

throatybeard

Aug 30 2008, 06:25 PM

QUOTE (PatrickLongest @ Aug 30 2008, 04:30 PM)

Just placed my order for both nights. Still gotta figure out details. Bill, I know you were talking about travel plans. If there are others heading up from Louisville area that want to share a car, let me know. I'm undecided about staying overnight both nights, but definitely will plan on staying Saturday night to go to the show the next day.

Counting down the days!

Because of a complicated situation, I may be in Cincinnati for FR night, and have to fly my wife into SDF on Saturday morning.

If there's any chance folks will be departing Louavul on Saturday afternoon, could she hitch a ride? We could pay for the gas. This would save me a round trip to Louisville.

stivmc

Aug 30 2008, 06:46 PM

This sucks, cause it doesn't look possible for us this year to get to any christmas shows.

PatrickLongest

Aug 30 2008, 07:59 PM

QUOTE (throatybeard @ Aug 30 2008, 07:25 PM)

QUOTE (PatrickLongest @ Aug 30 2008, 04:30 PM)

Just placed my order for both nights. Still gotta figure out details. Bill, I know you were talking about travel plans. If there are others heading up from Louisville area that want to share a car, let me know. I'm undecided about staying overnight both nights, but definitely will plan on staying Saturday night to go to the show the next day.

Counting down the days!

Because of a complicated situation, I may be in Cincinnati for FR night, and have to fly my wife into SDF on Saturday morning.

If there's any chance folks will be departing Louavul on Saturday afternoon, could she hitch a ride? We could pay for the gas. This would save me a round trip to Louisville.

If I wind up coming back to Louisville after the Friday night show, it might work for me.

Bill, have you already made hotel plans for the weekend?

bivester

Aug 30 2008, 08:06 PM

QUOTE (PatrickLongest @ Aug 30 2008, 08:59 PM)

Bill, have you already made hotel plans for the weekend?

yeah, i'm sharing a room w/keith, he found a decent rate @ the hyatt (a couple of blocks from the taft) around $100. i'll be going up early friday morning and won't be coming back 'til late on sun.

shang

Aug 31 2008, 06:12 AM

QUOTE

the hyatt (a couple of blocks from the taft)

Any further info on this particular spot?

Thanks in advance.

keith from ny

Aug 31 2008, 09:06 AM

QUOTE (shang @ Aug 31 2008, 07:12 AM)

QUOTE

the hyatt (a couple of blocks from the taft)

Any further info on this particular spot?

Thanks in advance.

http://www.cincinnati.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

I got a discounted rate with my flight thru Expedia.

pico de gallo

Aug 31 2008, 09:17 AM

I may still be looking for a room Friday/Saturday nights. I have found better deals can be made calling hotels directly rather than internet. For example, Embassy Suites rates tend to run about $20 less per night than the web site.

shang

Sep 1 2008, 04:33 PM

Thanks guys. If anyone comes across any especially good deals between now and then, please share.

Otherwise, the Hyatt may win out due to proximity alone.

Now, any good craft brew pubs nearby (or local pubs featuring Ohio craft brews)?

DustyVolume

Sep 1 2008, 10:29 PM

Anyone who is bidding on Priceline this year, be warned, they have added the Mariott in KY as a 4 star, so you may end up staying across the river when you want to be within walking distance to the Taft. It's a very nice hotel, but a good 3-5 minute drive away.

seawitch

Sep 2 2008, 06:05 AM

I got my tickets! Thanks folks for keeping me alert! I cannot wait to see everyone! And I really cannot wait to spend the weekend with Over The Rhine! 3 Days!!!!!