3-3-08 Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland

siamesegod · 07:57 AM

So tomorrow The mighty Smashing Pumpkins is playing here in the capital of Finland.

This is their second show in this country so wellcome to Helsinki again!

Helsinki Ice Hall´s capasity is about 8000, and this event has sold quite well so far.

I will post the setlist later..

Oh and i live half mile away from the Ice Hall so I might go for a walk tonight to peer their trucks

leena · 03-02-2008, 10:45 AM

Hi, i'll be there too! I'm taking the bus from Turku tomorrow morning and i'll go check out the venue early afternoon i think. Is the venue close to the city center? I have no idea, i still need to sort out how to get there etc. And so the trucks will arrive tonight? Do you know if they stay parked at the venue or do they move them somewhere else?

It's good to hear the show has sold quite well. It's the last show in Europe so it should be fun!

loopusman · 03-02-2008, 10:48 AM

Leena rocks Helsinki...

NothingSafe · 03-02-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by leena

Hi, i'll be there too! I'm taking the bus from Turku tomorrow morning and i'll go check out the venue early afternoon i think. Is the venue close to the city center? I have no idea, i still need to sort out how to get there etc. And so the trucks will arrive tonight? Do you know if they stay parked at the venue or do they move them somewhere else?

It's good to hear the show has sold quite well. It's the last show in Europe so it should be fun!

I really admire you for attending all of these shows, wish I could do the same, have fun tonight!

leena · 03-02-2008, 11:06 AM

Haha, well i don't think i dare to look at my bank account anymore but oh well. I just couldn't resist seeing the Pumpkins play in Finland.

I am wondering about how drunk the audience will be... i mean, it's Finland after all... It should be fun though. Finland is sending a band call "Teräsbetoni" to the Eurovision contest (lol), a metal band without masks this time. If Finnish people like that they sure won´t mind Billy playing a 20 minutes version of US, haha.

leena · 03-02-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NothingSafe

have fun tonight!

It's tomorrow, but yes i will

!

Cool As Ice Cream · 03-02-2008, 12:20 PM

haha, lena, you crazy fangirl. have fun!

leena · 03-02-2008, 12:30 PM

Hah! I even have a special plan but i won't reveal it yet cause it might not work out...

I wish Teräsbetoni would have been the opening band.... Finnish people are crazy. Lol.

markpregen · 03-02-2008, 01:01 PM

siamesegod · 03-02-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by leena

Hi, i'll be there too! I'm taking the bus from Turku tomorrow morning and i'll go check out the venue early afternoon i think. Is the venue close to the city center? I have no idea, i still need to sort out how to get there etc. And so the trucks will arrive tonight? Do you know if they stay parked at the venue or do they move them somewhere else?

It's good to hear the show has sold quite well. It's the last show in Europe so it should be fun!

Venue is like 3 miles from the center of Helsinki. You will find Ice Hall quite easily and you should use Tram's 7A or 10 from the centrum. Say to driver that he should throw you out of the tram at the "Jäähalli" (Jäähalli = Ice Hall).

Address of the venue is Nordenskijöldinkatu 11-13, 00250 Helsinki.

Oh and there was none of trucks yet... I live half mile from Ice Hall so I almost see it from my window when they arriwed. I know the band is already in Helsinki.

leena · 03-02-2008, 02:57 PM

Thanks! I arrive at the Linja auto asema, i was thinking to just walk to the venue (by following the Mannerheimintie) as i will arrive early anyway, but i might take the tram if it's snowing.

And yeah the trucks arrive by boat so it takes them a longer.

siamesegod · 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by leena

Thanks! I arrive at the Linja auto asema, i was thinking to just walk to the venue (by following the Mannerheimintie) as i will arrive early anyway, but i might take the tram if it's snowing.

Weather looks quite nice for walking: http://www.fmi.fi/saa/paikalli.html?kunta=Helsinki (ma = Monday)

Minus one and a little snowing.

I'll be at the doors around 4 pm.

leena · 03-02-2008, 03:21 PM

Well i'm not sure where i'll be hanging out, but i won't be far. Long blond hair, pink hat and a SP flag

. How is security at the venue, any idea? Can you get in with a camera? Oh and thanks for the MTO update

.

siamesegod · 03-02-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by leena

How is security at the venue, any idea? Can you get in with a camera?

You should get in with you camera.

leena · 03-02-2008, 03:40 PM

I'm taking a small backbag with me and my camera will be in it, that's why i ask. Anyway, i'm off to bed soon, i'm bloody tired. I might see you at the venue tomorrow, thanks for the info!

siamesegod · 03-02-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by leena

I'm taking a small backbag with me and my camera will be in it, that's why i ask. Anyway, i'm off to bed soon, i'm bloody tired. I might see you at the venue tomorrow, thanks for the info!

Okay. See you tomorrow. I can't sleep tonight at all

JRiordan · 03-02-2008, 06:57 PM

Sounds like this will be a great time! Can someone pick me up one of the new flags from the merchandise table? I will trade you a Superchrist CD for it. Thanks

cardiac · 03-03-2008, 06:14 AM

I'll be there, bitches. Anyone interested meeting up before the show?

siamesegod · 03-03-2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cardiac

I'll be there, bitches. Anyone interested meeting up before the show?

See you at the doors. I just came back home from Ice Hall. There was already couple of fans waiting...

I'm so exited. Can't wait for the show!

Mouhelo · 03-03-2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by siamesegod

I'm so exited. Can't wait for the show!

Calm down

I'm coming too. Jeejee.
Anyone recording?

cardiac · 03-03-2008, 06:37 AM

Not me. My very first SP show. It's safe to say I'm excited as f*ck for this one.

I've got balcony tickets though :| Think it's safe for me to head in front of the stage anyways without the fear of being kicked out or something?

mrk · 03-03-2008, 06:49 AM

Still two hours of work and a two hour drive to Helsinki ahead.

BadDuck · 03-03-2008, 09:03 AM

any tips on how to get my video camera in?

Cool As Ice Cream · 03-03-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BadDuck

any tips on how to get my video camera in?

the safest way is probably via the entrance door.

Cool As Ice Cream · 03-03-2008, 04:16 PM

text message from leena:

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standard setlist, short version (no wound, no daydream, no united states)
only 2 hours
teaser song before 1979: "i am sick, i am rich", billy has a pretty bad cold
crowd pretty lame, billy tried to get crowd into it, he was being really nice
venue quite full
great cherub rock
united states and daydream were on the setlist
not best show.

NothingSafe · 03-03-2008, 04:27 PM

In general the end of a mediocre tour, I guess. Personally: it was great seeing them again, hope to see em once more.

03-02-2008, 07:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
siamesegod Demi-God Location: Helsinki Posts: 314	3-3-08 Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland So tomorrow The mighty Smashing Pumpkins is playing here in the capital of Finland. This is their second show in this country so wellcome to Helsinki again! Helsinki Ice Hall´s capasity is about 8000, and this event has sold quite well so far. I will post the setlist later.. Oh and i live half mile away from the Ice Hall so I might go for a walk tonight to peer their trucks Last edited by siamesegod : 03-02-2008 at 07:57 AM.

03-02-2008, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
leena Demi-God Location: Brussels Posts: 331	Hi, i'll be there too! I'm taking the bus from Turku tomorrow morning and i'll go check out the venue early afternoon i think. Is the venue close to the city center? I have no idea, i still need to sort out how to get there etc. And so the trucks will arrive tonight? Do you know if they stay parked at the venue or do they move them somewhere else? It's good to hear the show has sold quite well. It's the last show in Europe so it should be fun!

03-02-2008, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
loopusman Pledge Posts: 147	Leena rocks Helsinki...

03-02-2008, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
leena Demi-God Location: Brussels Posts: 331	Haha, well i don't think i dare to look at my bank account anymore but oh well. I just couldn't resist seeing the Pumpkins play in Finland. I am wondering about how drunk the audience will be... i mean, it's Finland after all... It should be fun though. Finland is sending a band call "Teräsbetoni" to the Eurovision contest (lol), a metal band without masks this time. If Finnish people like that they sure won´t mind Billy playing a 20 minutes version of US, haha.

03-02-2008, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cool As Ice Cream lol check out this guy Location: František! How's the foot of your turtle? Posts: 12,792	haha, lena, you crazy fangirl. have fun!

03-02-2008, 12:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
leena Demi-God Location: Brussels Posts: 331	Hah! I even have a special plan but i won't reveal it yet cause it might not work out... I wish Teräsbetoni would have been the opening band.... Finnish people are crazy. Lol.

03-02-2008, 01:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
markpregen Apocalyptic Poster Location: STAY TUNED Posts: 2,390

03-02-2008, 02:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
leena Demi-God Location: Brussels Posts: 331	Thanks! I arrive at the Linja auto asema, i was thinking to just walk to the venue (by following the Mannerheimintie) as i will arrive early anyway, but i might take the tram if it's snowing. And yeah the trucks arrive by boat so it takes them a longer.

03-02-2008, 03:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
leena Demi-God Location: Brussels Posts: 331	Well i'm not sure where i'll be hanging out, but i won't be far. Long blond hair, pink hat and a SP flag . How is security at the venue, any idea? Can you get in with a camera? Oh and thanks for the MTO update .

03-02-2008, 03:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
leena Demi-God Location: Brussels Posts: 331	I'm taking a small backbag with me and my camera will be in it, that's why i ask. Anyway, i'm off to bed soon, i'm bloody tired. I might see you at the venue tomorrow, thanks for the info!

03-02-2008, 06:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
JRiordan Apocalyptic Poster Location: Chicago Posts: 2,842	Sounds like this will be a great time! Can someone pick me up one of the new flags from the merchandise table? I will trade you a Superchrist CD for it. Thanks

03-03-2008, 06:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
cardiac Ownz Location: Finland Posts: 634	I'll be there, bitches. Anyone interested meeting up before the show?

03-03-2008, 06:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
cardiac Ownz Location: Finland Posts: 634	Not me. My very first SP show. It's safe to say I'm excited as f*ck for this one. I've got balcony tickets though :\| Think it's safe for me to head in front of the stage anyways without the fear of being kicked out or something?

03-03-2008, 06:49 AM	#22 (permalink)
mrk Oblivious Virgin Posts: 34	Still two hours of work and a two hour drive to Helsinki ahead.

03-03-2008, 09:03 AM	#23 (permalink)
BadDuck Amish Rake Fighter Posts: 3	any tips on how to get my video camera in?

03-03-2008, 04:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
NothingSafe Demi-God Location: Europe Posts: 280	In general the end of a mediocre tour, I guess. Personally: it was great seeing them again, hope to see em once more.