Official Gilford

[BringBackButchT]

DMB playing this venue is 99% of the reason I have any interest in seeing them live these days. Mansfield is a haul and a bitch to get out of at the end of the night, but Meadowbrook is an hour.

It's kind of a podunk venue, when a show is near or at capacity the parking/security/ticket checking process can be very slow. Hopefully they've gotten better at that ... in 2019 I missed the first 2 or 3 songs waiting in the security line, super frustrating. And although the increased capacity = acts like DMB, the "uppers" section ends up being super far away due to how it's built. But on the plus side, getting out is never really a big deal.

[BringBackButchT]

Originally Posted by watsonbriant

Always found it interesting that Gilford is a two night stand. I know it’s no SPAC or Alpine, but would anyone recommend this as a stop to check out in future years?

I dunno that I'd get on a plane specifically for DMB. Sets are nothing special - better than a mailed in one night stop down south but really only on account of the fact that there's two nights and 2x the chances to hear whatever you're chasing.



on the other hand, fold it into a lakes region vacation and it's not a bad idea at all.

[NHDMB41]

Looking for an extra pit for night 2 Gilford. My wife and I are already going and we want to bring our son. Please someone help me out.

[dmbboston]

DMB’s energy tonight was like they knew the world was ending tonight. Fire.

[icechips32]

Hey not a bad set but was there energy from the band? Maybe Saratoga hangover for me but I feel the guys need some sleep. AAnts start at 955pm ouch .

[ChrisEvans13]

Solid Tuesday set list. Can’t complain much.

[fuvonks]

Originally Posted by ChrisEvans13

Solid Tuesday set list. Can’t complain much.

It was great. I had a good time.

This venue is the bees knees. Everything is easy peezy from entering to actually leaving the show.

We might go again tonight.

[mynameismike]

have never left a venue so quick. granted did pay for kohler but stayed for the entire encore walked to the car and was out of the lot in 2 minutes.

[ChrisEvans13]

Originally Posted by mynameismike

have never left a venue so quick. granted did pay for kohler but stayed for the entire encore walked to the car and was out of the lot in 2 minutes.

That was the longest I’ve waited to get out of a parking lot in recent memory. Probably 30 minutes just to get out of the lot.

[Revolution36]

Originally Posted by dmbboston

DMB’s energy tonight was like they knew the world was ending tonight. Fire.

Right? Recency bias blah blah blah, but honestly, after doing this for many years, this is one of the best shows I've ever seen. Energy was wild, they were having a good time, I got a bunch of favorites, tonight will be hard to top.

[Revolution36]

Originally Posted by icechips32

Hey not a bad set but was there energy from the band? Maybe Saratoga hangover for me but I feel the guys need some sleep. AAnts start at 955pm ouch .

Were we at the same show? Hard disagree here.

[ChrisEvans13]

Any restaurant recommendations in Concord area? Gotta be out of the hotel at 11 and need to kill some time.

[BringBackButchT]

Originally Posted by ChrisEvans13

Any restaurant recommendations in Concord area? Gotta be out of the hotel at 11 and need to kill some time.

Dos Amigos is good for a quick bite (Chipotle-like burritos, but better IMO)

The Works has solid sandwiches and great bagels.



Might be some newer options, I haven't spent a lot of time eating there for a few decades.

[BringBackButchT]

Anyone know what time the band took the stage, and when they finished?

[mynameismike]

think around 745 with a 1025 end? there abouts

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by ChrisEvans13

Any restaurant recommendations in Concord area? Gotta be out of the hotel at 11 and need to kill some time.

Barley House.

[ChrisEvans13]

Originally Posted by drop2d

Barley House.

Looks like they’re closed on Wednesday’s.

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by ChrisEvans13

Looks like they’re closed on Wednesday’s.

Daaaamn! Sorry.

I have a friend that works at Dos Amigos Burritos but I’m not a Mexican fan. I’ve heard it’s really good stuff though.

Cheers is passable. Lots of options and generally decent beers on tap. I don’t think Concord Craft is open yet (open later).

Good luck! I’m sure there’s a lot of places not open on a midday Wednesday.

[ChrisEvans13]

Originally Posted by drop2d

Daaaamn! Sorry.

I have a friend that works at Dos Amigos Burritos but I’m not a Mexican fan. I’ve heard it’s really good stuff though.

Cheers is passable. Lots of options and generally decent beers on tap. I don’t think Concord Craft is open yet (open later).

Good luck! I’m sure there’s a lot of places not open on a midday Wednesday.

Might try The Red Blazer. Thanks for the suggestions!

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by ChrisEvans13

Might try The Red Blazer. Thanks for the suggestions!

There ya go. Haven’t been there in a while.

[mynameismike]

Originally Posted by ChrisEvans13

That was the longest I’ve waited to get out of a parking lot in recent memory. Probably 30 minutes just to get out of the lot.

ugh sorry to hear that. were you orange lot?

[shelydmb]

Originally Posted by NHDMB41

Looking for an extra pit for night 2 Gilford. My wife and I are already going and we want to bring our son. Please someone help me out.

I posted that I have an extra pit ticket earlier if you still want it.

[ChrisEvans13]

Originally Posted by mynameismike

ugh sorry to hear that. were you orange lot?

I believe so. 3B.

[ESM21]

Originally Posted by dmbboston

DMB’s energy tonight was like they knew the world was ending tonight. Fire.

We had ourselves a good old Tuesday night party! Fool in the Rain really is the perfect cover for this band...coming off the warehouse jam was perfect. It's yo Thang is also an incredible cover choice, and the Buddy/Dave tradeoff on that was magic.

Also, phenomenal guest appearance by Tia Fuller. We hands-down got the Jimi Thing of the tour if not one of the best in recent memory!

[superbonbon]

Does anyone know if they’re doing the lottery for pit, and if so…what time people got there for that last night? Or is it just show up and grab a spot? Thanks!

[greppson]

Is there a merch booth outside the venue?

[ChrisEvans13]

Originally Posted by greppson

Is there a merch booth outside the venue?

I looked and asked for one yesterday. Didn’t have any success.

[CloudY2J]

I believe last night was my 47th show since 2001 (something along those lines). I have not posted on here in years, but needed to see if I’m crazy or not. Is it just me, or was last night the best Dave’s voice has sounded possibly in his entire career? Fool in the Rain is not an incredibly easy song to sing and is something I would consider slightly above Dave’s typical vocal range without getting into falsetto, and he absolutely nailed it.

I have admittedly been kinda “meh” on the band basically since Boyd left (although last year and this year Buddy has definitely been the best addition to the band probably ever). Last night renewed my faith that they’ve still got it in them.

[CloudY2J]

Originally Posted by esm21

we had ourselves a good old tuesday night party! Fool in the rain really is the perfect cover for this band...coming off the warehouse jam was perfect. It's yo thang is also an incredible cover choice, and the buddy/dave tradeoff on that was magic.

Also, phenomenal guest appearance by tia fuller. We hands-down got the jimi thing of the tour if not one of the best in recent memory!

tia fuller was incredible on jimi thing omg!

[ESM21]

Originally Posted by CloudY2J

I believe last night was my 47th show since 2001 (something along those lines). I have not posted on here in years, but needed to see if I’m crazy or not. Is it just me, or was last night the best Dave’s voice has sounded possibly in his entire career? Fool in the Rain is not an incredibly easy song to sing and is something I would consider slightly above Dave’s typical vocal range without getting into falsetto, and he absolutely nailed it.

I have admittedly been kinda “meh” on the band basically since Boyd left (although last year and this year Buddy has definitely been the best addition to the band probably ever). Last night renewed my faith that they’ve still got it in them.

Dave's voice was absolutely spectacular last night. I could not believe his vocal prowess on FITR in particular. He was clearly hoarse at SPAC, but not awful by any means despite what some would say. But last night...he sounded straight outta 2012!