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Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: bv ()
Date: November 29, 2023 13:42

Please post your comments, questions and info related the following Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds Tour 2024 show and travel here:

Los Angeles CA USA

UPDATE JULY 3:

Tim Ries and his Band 2 will be doing a show in Los Angeles as follows:

THE write-off ROOM
11502 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City
Los Angeles
Thursday July 11


Bjornulf



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2024-07-03 05:28 by bv.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: likecats ()
Date: November 29, 2023 22:44

Looking at both L.A. shows there is a section 516 that has around 76 cheap tickets ($86 all in) but when you click on that section I just see a big blue parallelogram with no option to choose seats. Very mysterious. It's a nosebleed section anyway and not very appealing, but very mysterious. Anyone else seen this?

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: likecats ()
Date: November 29, 2023 22:48

I looked around the AARP presale and then artist presale. Overall it looks like the GA rear ($209.70 all in) is probably the best value if you're on a budget.

I don't need to pay $680 to see them again from the pit but that's just my preference.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: schwonek ()
Date: December 2, 2023 11:24

From last time they performed at this stadium - maybe helps to choose tickets:


Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: sarahunwin ()
Date: December 3, 2023 18:35

Looking for a Start Me Up package for second show 7/13. Email sgcub@comcast.net

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: Topi ()
Date: December 3, 2023 19:42

SMU packages are non-transferable.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: bv ()
Date: December 4, 2023 18:56

SoFi Stadium is built like a big hole in the ground. As you leave the venue after the show, you climb a LOT of stairs up, to get out. I wonder what is happening if there is a panic, or a fire.

Bjornulf

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: MisterDDDD ()
Date: December 4, 2023 19:11

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bv
SoFi Stadium is built like a big hole in the ground. As you leave the venue after the show, you climb a LOT of stairs up, to get out. I wonder what is happening if there is a panic, or a fire.

Was an absolute nightmare.. and the primary reason Im not doing LA again.
That, and the stadium is also a real pain getting to and from.

The newest and most expensive stadium on the last tour, and the issues continue as I just read reviews from recent Taylor Swift shows there with the same complaints.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: snoopy2 ()
Date: December 4, 2023 19:24

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MisterDDDD
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bv
SoFi Stadium is built like a big hole in the ground. As you leave the venue after the show, you climb a LOT of stairs up, to get out. I wonder what is happening if there is a panic, or a fire.

Was an absolute nightmare.. and the primary reason Im not doing LA again.
That, and the stadium is also a real pain getting to and from.

The newest and most expensive stadium on the last tour, and the issues continue as I just read reviews from recent Taylor Swift shows there with the same complaints.

Am considering going since I've never seen them in LA, if I sat higher up does that help? Or is the entire place a "nightmare?" thx

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: MisterDDDD ()
Date: December 4, 2023 19:28

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snoopy2
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MisterDDDD
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bv
SoFi Stadium is built like a big hole in the ground. As you leave the venue after the show, you climb a LOT of stairs up, to get out. I wonder what is happening if there is a panic, or a fire.

Was an absolute nightmare.. and the primary reason Im not doing LA again.
That, and the stadium is also a real pain getting to and from.

The newest and most expensive stadium on the last tour, and the issues continue as I just read reviews from recent Taylor Swift shows there with the same complaints.

Am considering going since I've never seen them in LA, if I sat higher up does that help? Or is the entire place a "nightmare?" thx

Definitely would help..thumbs up
Beautiful stadium and grounds.. if I decided last minute to go and I was anywhere on the floor, I would start heading out before the encore.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: 2014Slayer ()
Date: December 4, 2023 21:53

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bv
SoFi Stadium is built like a big hole in the ground. As you leave the venue after the show, you climb a LOT of stairs up, to get out. I wonder what is happening if there is a panic, or a fire.

We were able to catch an elevator up out of the field level, they had it available for handicap people. My friend has bad knees and going up was going to be hard on her.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: kv2915 ()
Date: December 5, 2023 01:15

I was in the PIT at Sofi last time and getting out was like climbing stairs for an hour. Worth it for Dip PIT but be prepared for that. Parking was also $80 in the lot. I did love the venue tho and it is easy to get to.

Kinda wish they were at the Rose Bowl for old times sake….

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: daspyknows ()
Date: December 5, 2023 02:52

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bv
SoFi Stadium is built like a big hole in the ground. As you leave the venue after the show, you climb a LOT of stairs up, to get out. I wonder what is happening if there is a panic, or a fire.

Don't forget earthquake. If something bad happens lawyers will win as there will be negligence found. Last time security wouldn't let people through a door down to the floor that was the same escalator pair up the floor and people were congregating and pushing against a large window next to the door. I got the attention of a guy who had let me up and he opened the door and people streamed through. That could have ended badly if the band had come on.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: schwonek ()
Date: December 5, 2023 10:16

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bv
SoFi Stadium is built like a big hole in the ground. As you leave the venue after the show, you climb a LOT of stairs up, to get out. I wonder what is happening if there is a panic, or a fire.

OK. Let's not jinx it. I might be going to see both shows... eye rolling smiley

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: jmd ()
Date: December 5, 2023 20:24

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MisterDDDD
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snoopy2
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MisterDDDD
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bv
SoFi Stadium is built like a big hole in the ground. As you leave the venue after the show, you climb a LOT of stairs up, to get out. I wonder what is happening if there is a panic, or a fire.

Was an absolute nightmare.. and the primary reason Im not doing LA again.
That, and the stadium is also a real pain getting to and from.

The newest and most expensive stadium on the last tour, and the issues continue as I just read reviews from recent Taylor Swift shows there with the same complaints.

Am considering going since I've never seen them in LA, if I sat higher up does that help? Or is the entire place a "nightmare?" thx

Definitely would help..thumbs up
Beautiful stadium and grounds.. if I decided last minute to go and I was anywhere on the floor, I would start heading out before the encore.

If you care to see climb for yourself, there are some TikTok’s from recent Swift/Beyonce shows…rather than clutter up this site with links, search “Sofi” and “ramps”.

If you choose to go, and don’t want to deal with the ramps to field, getting in and out of seats on 200 level and above are fine. (Some of the seats on 200 level with a “C” prefix have a “VIP” entrance if you are into that sort of thing; they are easier to get in and out but not necessary.)

My sense is the NFL owners who designed the place assumed field level would be restricted access for team personnel and VIPs, never thought through access for concerts etc., or didn’t care, and didn’t bother with adding an escalator to that floor.

The reason for building the stadium in a big hole is to provide a lower profile given the footprint is in LAX flight path. FAA wouldn’t allow the stadium to be built if the stadium was built entirely above ground. Stadium is close to where I live, and I’ve followed the construction saga since Hollywood Park racetrack was closed a decade ago.

All in all, Sofi is a net plus to me after dealing with LA Coliseum or Rose Bowl for 50+ years, and nice to have a new world class stadium within a 10-15 minute drive. Agree with MisterDDDD, though, that it’s probably best to head out at encore, or before, if you’re on the floor.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: JadedFaded ()
Date: December 6, 2023 07:09

For a modern, new stadium, SoFi is the absolute worst stadium design I’ve ever seen. Horrific to get out from the field. The rest of the stadium is not designed to allow large crowds to exit quickly. They didn’t even turn all the escalators to going up last time, so every escalator was a huge bottleneck. I hate this stadium. I’m going to both shows and I’ll be in the pit, but I will only go to SoFi for the Stones, for no other artist, because it is only a two hour drive from home. If they ever tour the States again, I hope they avoid SoFi because I’d really prefer to never go to that stadium again.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: schwonek ()
Date: December 6, 2023 13:37

They have huge screens at Sofi but last time the Stones did not use them. Let's wait for the stage set up to see more.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: schwonek ()
Date: January 10, 2024 23:52

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kv2915
I was in the PIT at Sofi last time and getting out was like climbing stairs for an hour. Worth it for Dip PIT but be prepared for that. Parking was also $80 in the lot. I did love the venue tho and it is easy to get to.

Kinda wish they were at the Rose Bowl for old times sake….

I looked at a few videos from Sofi - you're right. Quite a climb.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: rcfoxy ()
Date: January 11, 2024 04:51

LA (13th) Pit A SMU Package @ $805+ fees available now...

Cheers
Richard - In Another Land

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: likecats ()
Date: May 17, 2024 08:07

I'm considering getting a rear GA ticket for L.A.#2. I saw both L.A. Rolling Stones shows in 2021 but I was up higher.

It looks like the configuration will be the same this time around. Did anyone here do GA for either of those shows and if so, how was the view? I'm neither short nor tall, just average I suppose.
Someone I know did GA in Seattle on Wednesday and said the sight lines were good, but each stadium is different.

I like the GA ticket price but I don't want to spend the show only seeing the band on the screens. So.....if you were in GA at So-Fi before, how was it?

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: daspyknows ()
Date: May 17, 2024 08:15

Rear GA is screens unless Mick or others on the B stage. I was a few rows in front of the b stage in the center for SoFi. Sounded pretty bad too co pared to other venues.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: Dan ()
Date: May 17, 2024 09:13

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schwonek
They have huge screens at Sofi but last time the Stones did not use them. Let's wait for the stage set up to see more.

If you are talking about the screens built above the upper deck, they belong to the stadium and they charge to use them. So far I think only Taylor Swift paid.

LA 1 or LA 2?
Posted by: JMoisica ()
Date: May 31, 2024 06:19

If you only had money for one of the shows at SoFi in LA, which one would you go for? Thanks in advance for any insight!

Re: LA 1 or LA 2?
Posted by: mariano ()
Date: May 31, 2024 06:35

#2

Re: LA 1 or LA 2?
Posted by: GAFF ()
Date: May 31, 2024 20:30

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JMoisica
If you only had money for one of the shows at SoFi in LA, which one would you go for? Thanks in advance for any insight!

It's a toss up, really. As LA, like NJ and Chicago, is a two show market, one show will get Miss You and the other will get Midnight Rambler. It's anyone's guess which show will have the "better" set list.

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: wolundamo ()
Date: June 1, 2024 19:49

Any recommendations for a nice hotel near stadium? Maybe at the airport? Thank you for your help!

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: jmd ()
Date: June 1, 2024 20:56

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wolundamo
Any recommendations for a nice hotel near stadium? Maybe at the airport? Thank you for your help!

IIRC, BV discussed hotels near SoFi in a post in his tour blog in 2021. Believe he looked at several in the area around airport and finally chose the Airport Marriott. You may want to take a look at that.

I’d also take a look at the airport hotels near El Segundo if you plan to be here for both shows/several days. Trade off is you may have better access to restaurants and things to do (Manhattan Beach for example), but you’d need a ride share to get to SoFi. (There’s also light rail from El Segundo to a station near the stadium, but takes a 30 minute or so walk or local Metro bus connection to get the stadium. For football, there are shuttles directly to the stadium but they typically don’t offer those for other events, so you can’t count on them.)

Re: Los Angeles CA USA 2024 - Stones travel and show info
Posted by: wolundamo ()
Date: June 2, 2024 00:00

Thank you!

Re: LA 1 or LA 2?
Posted by: Dan ()
Date: June 2, 2024 00:02

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GAFF
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JMoisica
If you only had money for one of the shows at SoFi in LA, which one would you go for? Thanks in advance for any insight!

It's a toss up, really. As LA, like NJ and Chicago, is a two show market, one show will get Miss You and the other will get Midnight Rambler. It's anyone's guess which show will have the "better" set list.

And it's 2nd only to Altamont Speedway as the worst possible place to see the Stones so you might check all the OCD boxes but the experience itself may be quite lacking. It's why my budget for night #2 is beg someone's LD at face value or just go see Samantha Fish.

Re: LA 1 or LA 2?
Posted by: daspyknows ()
Date: June 2, 2024 01:59

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Dan
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GAFF
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JMoisica
If you only had money for one of the shows at SoFi in LA, which one would you go for? Thanks in advance for any insight!

It's a toss up, really. As LA, like NJ and Chicago, is a two show market, one show will get Miss You and the other will get Midnight Rambler. It's anyone's guess which show will have the "better" set list.

And it's 2nd only to Altamont Speedway as the worst possible place to see the Stones so you might check all the OCD boxes but the experience itself may be quite lacking. It's why my budget for night #2 is beg someone's LD at face value or just go see Samantha Fish.

Are you sure Altamont is worse? I am just hoping there are no emergencies since it will make the Cincinnati Who concert in 79 seem tame. The stand up comedy line was in case of emergency follow staff instructions. Staff couldn't provide directions how to get to floor and the one way that was obvious was blocked off.

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