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  4 0 Shows at Neumo's generally have multiple opening acts. A quick glance at their website lists what looks like one other act, in addition to Cibo Matto. DOORS open at 8pm. Then it'll probably be closer to 8:30 or 9pm before the opening acts begin, with some breaks in between. I have found that main acts tend to not take the stage before 10pm. But know that it's general admission, and if you care about standing close to the stage, getting there by 9pm-ish is a good idea. There's always a rush of folks right before the main act takes the stage, and these people try to squeeze and push their way up front (making all the folks who've been standing there since 8pm VERY grumpy). Personally, I find the Neumo's crowd pretty tough to navigate through, so once we arrive, I plant myself...no going back for drinks and restroom trips, it's a pain in the butt. However, Neumo's is GREAT about posting a 8.5" x 11" sheet listing the exact start times of each act right above the box office window. (I bet you could call them to ask for this info, as well). Typically we get to the hill by 8pm and search for that elusive street parking spot. Then we walk by the box office to find out when the acts we care the most about are going on stage. Then we'll stop in one of the lovely neighborhood bars for a drink or two, and wander back over to Neumo's around 9:30. (6 years ago we would always arrive before 8pm and stand eagerly up front. This meant that our feet were totally sore 3 hours later when the main act takes the stage. Relaxing with drinks for an hour or so beforehand has increased our enjoyment (and our tolerance of those pushy folks who show up at 11pm and squeeze up front). HAVE FUN!! Tracy M answered in Music/Bands/Venues 11 months ago | Report 3 comments by Erik, Tracy M, and Erik… 1 0 A great answer...very helpful. Thank you! This is going to be fun. Erik commented 11 months ago | Report 0 0 So, HOW WAS THE SHOW? Did you know your chicken? (that's the only song of theirs that I know) *smile* Tracy M commented 11 months ago | Report 0 0 Well, first of all, your advice was perfect, so thanks. I hung out at a neighborhood bar until 9:30, wandered over to Neumos and caught the end of the opening act, and had a good floor position for the main attraction. They were SO great! If you like "Know Your Chicken" (which was their encore), you'll like other stuff too, especially from Viva La Woman, their breakout album from back in the day. Man, was that ever a good time! Erik commented 11 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 More succinctly: Show up anytime before 10, check set time at the door, kill remaining time by having fun and spending money at great local businesses. mister_fusspot answered in Music/Bands/Venues 11 months ago | Report 1 comment by Erik… 0 0 Yes, that is my plan. Erik commented 11 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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