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1 minute ago, DWW11 said:
I get upset enough when i get rained out at Allentown. No way i am going to travel for an outdoor show anywhere else. Just costs too much to take that risk.
tried to take in NighBeat 7 or 8 years ago and that got washed out, too, so my weather challenges tend to follow me!
You should do us all a favor and post your planned shows for the season so we can save ourselves the heartache 😉
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1 minute ago, DWW11 said:
Not doubting you, but that has never been my experience. My sections, rows, and seat numbers were always very visible. Likely, the closer you get to the field, the more use the seats get, and the greater the beating they take! I aim for most of the way up. Probably not a lot of abuse up there.
Agreed. I get why they're worn.
And if this was some early season show with 5 corps at some podunk high school, I'd expect those conditions. This is a signature DCI event with every competing corps (and then some) making an appearance and DCI charges as such. The stadium should at minimum have seating clearly marked for everyone.
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12 minutes ago, DWW11 said:
There were many years when I couldn’t afford a single seat, and stayed home. I get that they can be pricey, but the other option is to buy a single seat and squish. If that’s all my budget allow me, i will squish.
And I have no problem squishing if I know that I and those around me are in the seats they paid for.
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28 minutes ago, Jeff Ream said:
i bought extra seats years ago just in case, and i was skinny then LOL. yeah bleacher seating aint the best. but as stated earlier...the money DCI ( aka the corps) make at JBC is far more than they would make elsewhere.
I wish I had the resources to spend double the premium ticket prices so I could maybe be comfortable at a DCI show.
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38 minutes ago, Jeff Ream said:
well the school would need the funds to make upgrades happen. i don't think DCI is going to help foot the bill like they did last time. and i know where my seats were located. i looked at the section letters listed at each entrance, the row number on the steps and the seat number on the seats. made it pretty easy.
the PA system is an issue for sure. that Barry's voice is so high and reedy doesn't help.
I'm glad you were able to find your seat clearly marked. It should be that way for all attendees. The only thing clear for my crew were the section letters. As you got down towards the field, the row numbers in G began to significantly fade. And the seat numbers were completely non-existent. Like you-couldn't-even-tell-there-used-to-be-a-sticker-there worn.
This frustrates fans and puts undue pressure on the poor ushers who have to try and mediate disputes in between performances. We bought 6 tickets and barely had room for the 5 who actually made it. I know it's generally a tight fit there, but it's obvious folks were sitting where they shouldn't have been. -
14 minutes ago, Cappybara said:
personally, I think tradition is overrated. I get the history behind it but if “tradition” is no longer up to par, then it should be tossed out/put out to pasture. No point in sticking to something just for the sake of it. If Brandt Crocker isn’t fit to announce anymore, he shouldn’t announce anymore. If JBC is woefully inadequate for a prominent DCI regional, then a new venue should be found
The frustrating thing is that it shouldn't be inadequate. It doesn't need some massive overhaul. It just needs some updates and general maintenance. It's owned by the 4th largest school district in the state, with an almost $400M budget. I'm sure sees some of the revenue from DCI for hosting Friday and Saturday. And three HS football teams play there.
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On 8/8/2022 at 2:00 PM, Jeff Ream said:
do you propose a new venue...and that has turf? don't say the Linc or Baltimore won't happen then. Same for Chester. Meadowlands...cost. won't get the USBands break. Syracuse...logistical and acoustic nightmare. Rutgers logistical nightmare.
sadly the region is not loaded with activity friendly venues for a show this size. Hershey drew 25% the fans to see EWF and Santanna Saturday and made 80% more money than DCI would bring them
I'm pretty sure J. Birney Crum is capable of seeing a few upgrades. At the very least, seating numbers should be clearly marked on all bleachers, right? If DCI (hell, *any* event being held there) is asking me to pay money for a specific seat, I expect to be able to know where that seat is located. Crazy, I know...
No where did I suggest the event needed to be moved. I simply stated that JBC, in its current no-seat-number-faded-row-marking-1970s-PA-system-state is an embarrassment for a 2-night, world class DCI event.-
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My first post in a few years to weigh in on my first live show in just as long.
To say I missed live drum corps would be an understatement. While theater broadcasts and FloMarching help scratch the itch during the season, they really don't do the shows any justice. This activity is simply meant to be taken in live.
Bucs - Somewhat biased since we have a student in the bass line, but I thought they could more than hang with many of the later corps.Genesis - Most surprising corps of the night for me. Thoroughly enjoyed the concept and thought they'd be much closer to PC.
Surf - Not my cup of tea, but fun. I'm usually leery of a ton of pop tunes but they pulled it off.
Pacific Crest - Loved the concept. Loved the call backs. Liked the show.
Scouts - Remember watching them and being in awe of how they're not even close to making finals. Really, really dug their show.
Troopers - Hands down the show I most enjoyed. Concept fully fleshed out and just really, really well done. Hope to see them continue this trend and get back into the Top 12.
Bones - Unfortunately had to pee, but they sounded great from the endzone.
Cavies - First hornline of the evening that put me on notice. A little kitschy at times, but enjoyable.
Blue Stars - Holy crap has this corps come a long way. A little over-designed IMO, but very well executed.
Cadets - Are and always will be my corps, and while the concept isn't something that naturally pulls me in, their performance did. Sound issues were unfortunate, but I feel like they're getting some swagger back.
Vanguard - Feel this is a show best seen from up high, so felt like i was missing out on some stuff, but man... they're just good. Would love to see them make a move on Bloo going into finals.
Crown - Classic Crown. Ears hurt at the end, but in a good way. The app thing is gimmicky as hell and doesn't bring anything to the experience but the overall show was just... classic Crown.
J. Birney Crum Stadium - This venue is officially getting by on nostalgia alone. The PA system is flat-out terrible. Make sure you get a program, because that's the only way you'll know who's coming on the field and what their show is. Don't bother sticking around for scores, because you'll barely hear them. Seating in the lower premium section (at least in G) is a free for all. Bleachers have no seat numbers, so folks are (rightfully) getting ###### that there isn't room where the ushers think their seats *should* be. You're essentially paying top dollar for the show and then have to play the Southwest Airlines game of checking in early to get the best spot. We bought 6 tickets. One person had to back out last minute and it was probably for the best because we barely had room for the 5 that did go.
This is a 2-night, regional event. DCI should be embarrassed.
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From an organizational standpoint, I think this announcement is about as good as it could get for the Cadets. They were in desperate need of some 'names' and stability and April, Jay, and Jeff certainly provide that. Add in what appear to be some heavier hitters from other corps and I think the 2020 members can go into next season a bit more reassured.
From a competitive standpoint, I think we'll have to wait and see. Design is name of the game now, and that is something many of these folks excelled in... back in the 90s. And while I would love to see a return to that type of drum corps, 9th place groups don't get to dictate the course of the activity. They're going to need to do more than just zag to get back into medal contention.
All that said.... I'm excited to see them 2020 and a bit more content knowing some of these folks have "come home".
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12 hours ago, exitmusic said:
Super excited for 2020. We've put together a GREAT brass staff and a GREAT visual staff.
Everybody's coming home.
Please show your work.
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On 8/11/2019 at 1:59 PM, rjohn76 said:
The important thing to understand is that the stream you're watching isn't a direct pipe from Flo to your home. It runs through a multitude of different networks & providers through various peering agreements. Depending on your ISP, it could be a relatively short/direct path... or it could be a completely roundabout path with many hops. At any point on that path, a slowdown can occur that would effect your streaming experience. That's in part why some end users have flawless streaming experiences, while others have freezes every show.
Large streaming providers like Netflix & Youtube typically work with ISPs (or pay) to ensure that their streams have a pathway of least resistance with more than adequate bandwidth. They also have fall backs in place that allow them to re-route around problems & slowdowns. While Flo as a streaming provider is growing in size with the addition of more sports coverage, it's definitely not in the same class as those other streaming providers at this point. That's not saying that they shouldn't be working proactively to provide a better streaming experience, but it is acknowledging the fact that some factors may not be in their immediate control.
Which I think most people understand. However, it doesn't explain Flo's suggested "fix" during the broadcast to try and watch using a browser instead of the app since the same ISP is supplying both.
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2 hours ago, JimF-LowBari said:
So what were the problems people hit last night.
ps blame me as last night was the only time I had flo on for more than a few minutes (more resources being used) 😝
Got this message at least 10 times during BD's performance alone.
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7 hours ago, BeachBum said:
The field was fine to march on. It’s those heavy props that were sinking into the field because of the rain shortly before the show started. By the way, Boston was having trouble pushing them onto the field which is what prompted the discussion.
That makes sense. Simply say that in the statement then. These non-specific generalizations they announce online and over the PA system do nothing except create further frustration for the fans.
If DCI is going to continue to allow the use of props and tarps, then they simply need to find another venue. I've gone to this show three years in a row now, and only in 2016 did the turf planets align to allow all corps to do their full show. I fully understand that rain-outs can occur in outdoor venues, and that's a risk I'm willing to take with my dollars. What I'm not prepared to do is to make sure I have a Flo subscription so I can eyeball the size, weight, and movement of all the performing corps' props ahead of time and weigh that against a month-long rain analysis leading up to the Chester show to determine if the field is too moist (yes, I said 'moist'... twice now) for a full performance before spending an additional tank of gas, tolls, and 4 hours round trip drive to the venue.
Which is a shame because the seats are comfy and they have beer.-
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1 hour ago, BeachBum said:
Statement from DCI & YEA:
This statement makes no sense. I was at the show. No clue what weather they were talking about. I’m assuming the turf may have taken on some rain earlier in the day, but there was no change in the weather from when Cavies ended and Boston was supposed to start. Crossmen and Cavies both had props on the field and moved....
The stadium is awesome but it appears as though the grass turf kept within its walls is made of rare, delicate, expensive blades found only in the purest windswept prairies of the world and is not to by touched by mere mortals. If DCI is going to continue its relationship with Talen, it would be nice to know exactly what their field stipulations and rules are so the fans forking over hundreds of dollars can better determine if they want to risk the chance of coming to see a standstill on a dry, mild, breezy evening again.
Or they can simply change their refund policy.
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9 minutes ago, dcikon2 said:
I have a question regarding guard. Cadets used to have one of the best guards in DCI. I know there has been a problem with consistency after April left. Does it appear this issue taken care of?
No.
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After seeing SCV's props, I'm really glad the Chester field is natural turf and doesn't allow corps to use them.
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The only thing that shows up clearly on these tarps are the wrinkles.
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Did Crown plug their woofer directly into Flo’s audio feed? This is the most egregious thunderous goo I’ve heard in years.
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First time finally seeing BAC (what Flo managed to broadcast anyway). Rocky section takes me out of the show but that sound and guard are nuts.
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Flo is crapping the bed tonight. Wtf.
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Anyone else getting an internal error 500 when posting in this thread?
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I haven't seen their show announcement yet, but they'll be 3rd this year.
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On 5/18/2019 at 8:58 AM, HockeyDad said:
But that has nothing to do with a show announcement. Had you made your statement two days ago prior to the show announcement I would have agreed wholeheartedly. My reaction had to do with tying the show announcement directly to their being the corps to beat.
I think it's a reasonably safe assumption that, being first or second every year for the past 12 years, BD is a safe bet for being the corps to beat. Regardless of when in the off-season the statement is made.
On top of simply giving me a reason to post (corps news had been quiet up until recently), their show announcement, for me, just reinforces the fact that no current top 12 corps has a better handle on their identity and strengths than the Blue Devils.
Absolutely ludicrous and completely laughable, I know.
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No other corps is so in tune with their identity and strengths more than the Blue Devils.
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2023 Audio Performance Downloads - Will they be produced?
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Crown's synth mix is a borderline felony. I don't recall it being nearly that bad during the Flo broadcasts throughout the season. I felt like it was 2009 again.