I am in search of a place to view Saturday's game in Syracuse, preferably near the Carrier Dome. My fiancee and I have tickets to see Billy Joel at the Carrier Dome at 8:00 PM that night, so if we find a sports bar or something close to the dome, we may be able to watch through much of the third period, before having to head over to the concert. Can anyone recommend a place?
Thanks!
Andy
Is Billy Joel ever not on tour? Is he having money problems again?
[quote nyc94]Is Billy Joel ever not on tour? Is he having money problems again?[/quote]
I could be wrong, but I think this might be Billy Joel's first solo tour in over a decade. He had a couple of tours with Elton John during that time, but hasn't toured on his own in a while.
As for money problems, I can't say. Billy and I just aren't that close these days.
Andy W.
[quote andyw2100][quote nyc94]Is Billy Joel ever not on tour? Is he having money problems again?[/quote]
I could be wrong, but I think this might be Billy Joel's first solo tour in over a decade. He had a couple of tours with Elton John during that time, but hasn't toured on his own in a while.
As for money problems, I can't say. Billy and I just aren't that close these days.
Andy W.[/quote]
I saw him in Hartford, summer '98 without Elton John. Exgirlfriend bought the worst seats in the house: last row on the side. I think we were actually up, under, and behind a skybox. I sat there once for a Whaler-Ranger game. They actually had monitors mounted on the ceiling since you can't see the scoreboards.
edit: fixed typo
[quote nyc94]Is Billy Joel ever not on tour? Is he having money problems again?[/quote]
His box set is selling fantastically well for something at that price point. If I could sell out a dozen nights at Madison Square Garden without recording a single note of new music, I'd probably do it every few years, too. Why retire completely?
Beeeej
Now that the game is on Time Warner standard cable, I was able to find a place in Syracuse, near the Carrier Dome, that will show the game for us, and anyone else who may want to join us.
Lucys Retired Surfers Bar
721 S Crouse Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315 476 9990
I spoke to Ben, who I believe is the owner. He agreed to put the game on for us on a TV near one particular booth, where he'll turn the sound up for us. (He is still somewhat concerned that with music playing we may not be able to hear the game very well, but he thinks that would be true of any bar in the area.) He said that they will be serving a limited menu on Saturday, including burgers, sausage and peppers, and a few other items. He also pointed out that if any members in our party were smokers, they have a smoking room, so the smokers would not have to step outside to smoke. (We will not be in the smoking room.)
There is no cover charge or minimum purchase, but I think it safe to say that Ben is expecting people to order something to eat or drink.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to e-mail me to let me know if you'll be coming.
Thanks.
Andy W. (ajw4@cornell.edu)
Bars for that area?
that is a great question. It should be on time warner so...
there is a tv in the medical school CAB building, which is set back from elizabeth blackwell st. you could probably watch it there. I used to watch tv there when i was at upstate. similarly, you could go up to the top of the main lecture building, there is a student lounge there. I bet not many people would be there. I am unsure if they added the need to use a badge to get into it, but I doubt it. The lounge is at the top floor. lemme know if u need better directions :)
as for bars, I mostly went downtown for those. ah, you could watch it at the pizza place that is right next to the parking garage. damn, i cannot remember the name of the place, i used to eat there all the time lol. crouse is the street. the med school entrance is on irving.
the pizza place is varsity pizza http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=AiFDLNtQjXA%3d&longitude=wmNRyYDVRHw%3d&name=Varsity%20Pizza&country=US&address=802%20S%20Crouse%20Ave&city=Syracuse&state=NY&zipcode=13210&phone=315%2d478%2d1235&spurl=0&&q=&qc=%28All%29%20Restaurants
damn, google kicks butt.
hope that helps