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There are a number of Hospitality Options available when attending or entertaining at the Kentucky Derby.   Feel free to call our office to speak with a Kentucky Derby expert today.  800-660-6031.

Marquis Village - A popular add on option for our customers has been the Marquis Village Hospitality area located just behind section 111. The Marquis Village is a private area which features a large a sumptuous buffet with a premium bar. You can also enjoy watching the lead up races on their closed circuit tv monitors. We recommend the Marquis Village to all of our clients and if you’re not sitting in the Club House areas or the Millionaire Terrace, you might consider this too.

The Kentucky Derby Museum Hospitality -  Located just behind section 124, the Kentucky Derby Museum is closed on Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby days except for private receptions.  Inside  you will find exhaustive displays showing every aspect of the Kentucky Derby across the 134 + years.  Hospitality is offered through eSeats.com for our customers attending both the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby.  The hospitality is a great alternative to the Clubhouse Hospitality for Marquee Village tents. You will come back with much more insight and education about the Kentucky Derby and will love the lavish buffet set up.  We can accommodate groups up to 250 persons.  The Kentucky Derby Option is a great choice for those individuals sitting in the Lower Grandstand, Upper Grandstand or Clubhouse sections who do not have hospitality included with their tickets.

Jockey Club Hospitality - Located just behind Clubhouse Section 318 on the 3rd Floor, the Secretariat Lounge offers a hearty buffet along with a convenience of the best seats in the house just a few seconds away.  Waging and TV screens surround you and the staff is really very friendly.   The Jockey Club Hospitality is a great fit for guests sitting in the 3rd Floor Clubhouse sections interested in adding a Hospitality element to their ticket.  In addition to, the Jockey Club Hospitality is also preferred for the convenience of not having to leave the building to walk over to the Marquis Village.

Below is a detailed seating chart along with additional seating information of all levels of seating and tickets at Churchill Downs.  For additional explanation of seating options, don’t hesitate to contact our office to speak with a Kentucky Derby Ticket specialist.  We’ve been there and are familiar with the different seating options at the Kentucky Derby and would be happy to explain them to you.

Covered or Not Covered - Good to know if it rains

Sections 111-113 are seats with no cover

Sections 114-117 are seats and rows G & up are under cover

Sections 118 are seats and rows I & up are under cover

Section 119 CH are all seats and All Open

Sections 119-128 Bleacher Seating All Open

Section 212 Seats All under cover

Section 218 Seats All under cover

Sections 219-220 are seats Rows C & up are under cover

Sections 221-225 are seats Rows K & up are under cover

Sections 312 - 325 Seats Row C is partially covered, D & higher covered

Clubhouse seating vs Grandstand seating, what’s the big difference? For great views of the race minus some of the lavish VIP amenities, Clubhouse Box seats are your best bet. Clubhouse sections are on the 1st-3rd floors of the Clubhouse at Churchill Downs and include sections 312-321, 218 & 220 and 111-118.

In the first floor Clubhouse sections most all boxes are 6 seat boxes. They all have chair backs and are more comfortable and festive than the grandstand bleachers. There are 8 seat boxes in the 3rd floor Finish Line area. The First floor Clubhouse boxes are predominately out in the open whereas the 3rd floor boxes are mostly under cover. We can accommodate both sections. The 3rd floor offers the best view while the 1st floor is somewhat more festive as its closer to the track. The Clubhouse offers a more “dressed up” selection of amenities. The food and beverage options, betting windows and restrooms are more plentiful and accessible than the grandstand.

Keep in mind, you can always move down at Churchill Downs. If you have seats on the 3rd floor you are free to move down to the 2nd floor of the Clubhouse or 2nd-floor Clubhouse Box seats. The same is true for 2nd-floor Clubhouse seats, meaning you also get access to the 1st floor of the Clubhouse and 1st-floor-Clubhouse-Box sections or walk over to the Grandstand if needed.

1st, 2nd and 3rd Floor Grandstand Seating - For great views of the race at some of the best prices available, try Grandstand seating in the 100, 200 and 300 Grandstand sections. You’re on your own for food, drinks and betting, but you still get great views of the race from the front stretch, just before the finish line. The seating from 119-128 and 221-225 are all bench type bleachers whereas the 3rd floor grandstand sections 322-325 are 6 seat, chair back boxes. Remember, if you have grandstand seats, you cannot move over to the clubhouse.

More details about the different Churchill Downs sections:

First Floor Clubhouse Seats (sections 111-118) - Most all are 6 seat Boxes. Folding chair back seats. Very festive as your close to the track and the horses. The Finish Line splits between 116 and 117. The horses come on to the track in the opening to the left of section 118. Under cover seats start in row G for 115-118. Great amenities as all are in the upscale clubhouse. Incredible feeling when the horses walk on to the track to “My Old Kentucky Home”.

Third Floor Grandstand Box Seats (sections 322-325) - Most all are 6 seat boxes. Folding chair back seats. Same type set up as clubhouse 3rd floor boxes except your in the grandstand. The real difference is that the amenities are just not as “nice” and or plentiful. A great bang for your buck area. Full view of the track. Rows C and higher are under cover.

Third Floor Clubhouse Box Seats (sections 312-321) - Most all are 6 seat boxes. The exception is 316-317 under cover (Rows D and higher) they are 8 seat boxes. The best overall view from a box seat plus the added amenities of the 3rd floor clubhouse makes these seats the most desirable. The Finish Line falls right between 316-317. The before mentioned 8 seat boxes are equipped with TV monitors, private betting machines and plush seats. Here you will find many owners, trainers and celebrities. Rows C and up are undercover.

Turf Club - The Turf Club is a private “club” for members only, but of course if you have a ticket on Derby or Oaks day, you’re in! These are tables of 6’s and 4’s in which the room is located on the 3rd floor clubhouse just above section 317 on the wire. A lavish gourmet buffet is included with your ticket but you will have to pay your served for drinks. Celebrities like Payton Manning, Pamela Anderson and George Straight usually have tables in the TC. To view the races you can roam just about anywhere at the track as your ticket/armband allows access to all areas. Usually the highest priced ticket for Derby and Oaks. Extreme comfort and luxury.

3rd Floor Walk-Abouts - “Walk-Around” tickets are a great way of getting that extra person or two into your box. If you have 7 or 8 in a group and you want a Derby Box. Just purchase a “walk around” and allow that person to share your box. Not all of your people will always be in the box and its easy to move the chairs abound to accommodate.

Millionaires Row / Sky Terrace - The seating area synonymous with the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs is Millionaires Row. So just what is Millionaires Row and what it the difference in what is listed as Sky Terrace? Until the massive 2004 construction took place at Churchill, the term Millionaires Row was just a nickname. It was not officially used on tickets or seating charts. All Seats on 4th, 5th and 6th floors were called the Sky Terrace. When they remodeled they decided to officially name the new section up there Millionaires IV (4th floor) and Millionaires VI (6th floor). What remained or the “old sections of 4th, 5th and 6th floors was labeled Sky Terrace and were identified by sections (412, 413, 613, 614 etc). 

Millionaires Row Tickets -  Available on the 4th and 6th floors, the Millionaires row is new, more modern dining room situated in direct view of the Finish Line.  where the Sky Terrace is beyond the wire. Ticket Prices are slightly higher for Millionaires Row but both offer excellent opportunities to enjoy the festivities in grand style or to entertain guest’s clients and important customers as well. A word of note, the best seats in Millionaires Row IV and VI are the ones closest to the glass. Look for row “A” tables but all the rows in the Millionaires Row are fine.  No matter what row you get you’ll still have to get up to view the track or walk outside onto the Terrace.  There are no seats on the terrace, but lots of people just take a seat on one of the big steps and enjoy the view.

Gold Rooms on the 4th and 6th Floors - Available both on the 4th floor and 6th floor, the Gold Room is set aside for the High Rollers at the Kentucky Derby and offers waiter service and plenty of betting options. Only the 6th floor Gold Room has access to a walk out terrace where there are no seats to watch the races. Patrons in the Gold Room have access to the same buffet offered to guests in the Millionaires Row tables and the price of admission includes both food and beverage. The seats are 4 top tables in the Gold Room. The Gold room is generally priced lower than the Millionaires Row and is often a good alternative to someone looking for the lavish VIP perks without having to spend the extra money to sit across the way in the Millionaires Row.

More Kentucky Derby Event Information:

The Gault Haus and Kentucky Derby Parties - The Gault Haus is the official hotel of Churchill Downs and is located just across the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. To make your Derby experience complete, you must consider some of the Derby Parties. Horse fans from around the world gather at the Gault Hause bars including Al J’s on the 4th floor. The Gault Haus does a nice job creating a fun and festive atmosphere for race fans.

Barnstable Brown Party - The Headliner Derby Party is of course the lavish Barnstable-Brown Gala, which benefits diabetes research. This is where the stars really come out. This too is a black tie event and has been known to last well into the night. eSeats.com has a few tickets left for this so be sure to contact us for information.

To purchase Kentucky Derby Tickets, eSeats.com has an experienced staff of agents ready to serve you. We have sold Kentucky Derby Tickets to VIP clients for many years, and we have a very good range of Kentucky Derby tickets and Kentucky Derby Packages to provide you.

All Kentucky Derby tickets listed are seated together. All of our Kentucky Derby tickets are shipped via Federal Express. Please note that we do not deliver on Saturday unless, that option is specially requested on your order . Our ticket inventory is updated continuously. If for any reason the tickets are no longer available, we will replace your seats with equivalent or better seats, or if you prefer, we will contact you to propose other seating options.

North American Neil Diamond fans are in for a treat as Neil’s latest tour has been mapped. Out.  Neil Diamond has scheduled 40 shows across the continent with two night stands at the Madison Square Garden and at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.  Neil’s tour will support the release of his new album Home Before Dark.  Tickets few select venues are on sale now with tickets to all upcoming stops coming soon.  eSeats.com will carry select seats for all shows including cheap seats in the upper levels.  

To book your tickets, please call our office at 800-660-6031 or by visiting our listing of all Neil Diamond Shows by clicking here.

BRAD PAISLEY 2008 SUMMER TOUR INFO & TICKETS

Brad Paisley Fans get ready for another Brad Paisley party when the upcoming Brad Paisley Party Tour hits the road.  In 2007, the Brad Paisley Tour played to over 1 million fans and was so popular that they continued to extend their tour schedule. This year’s tour will kick off in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is scheduled to have 42 stops.  Brad’s new album has high expectations and is following three straight number 1 country hits with such songs as “Ticks” and “Online”. 

eSeats.com is proud to offer Brad Paisley fans unsurpassed service and experience when it comes to locating hard to find Brad Paisley tickets for all shows.  To purchase your Brad Paisley tickets, call 800-660-6031 or Click Here to purchase tickets online.

eSeats.com has been providing fans with excellent service and guidance when buying tickets to events worldwide since 2001 and has been in the tickets business since 1978. One call to eSeats.com will provide you with all the information you need to get your Brad Paisley tickets taken care of.

Do you have kids between 2 and 10 years old?  If you do, then you’re in for good news.

The Wiggles are back to peform all their favorite tunes.  If you haven’t taken your kids to see the Wiggles, don’t miss it.  They will love all the funny characters and the songs from these famous aussies with the golden touch.   Your kids will have a blast watching Wags, Murray, Jeff, and the rest of the gang as they cruise around on their Big Red Car.  Their latest tour is called the “Pop Go The Wiggles” Live Tour!  The Wiggles are the #1 children entertainment band from Australia and a super treat for kids. 

To purchase tickets for the Pop Go The Wiggles Tour click here!

Here is the schedule for the 2008 BCS Championship Series Football Games.  Click on the link below to search for available Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl and BCS National Championship Game Tickets.

Rose Bowl January 1st - USC vs Illinois
Sugar Bowl January 1st - University of Georgia vs University of Hawaii
Fiesta Bowl January 2nd - Oklahoma vs West Virginia
Orange Bowl  January 3rd - Virginia Tech vs Kansas State University
BCS National Championship Game January 7th - Ohio State Buckeyes vs LSU Tigers

We work to help you find the best tickets for your money.  We have tickets in all sections of the stadiums and can help you secure tickets within your school’s seating area.  Feel free to contact us at 800-660-6031 so we can help you secure the best College Bowl Game tickets today!

Bob Bernstein
CEO eSeats.com

If you’re a big fan of the show Dancing with the Stars, we’re you’re best source to secure tickets for their upcoming tour.

Last year’s our office handled dozens of requests from avid fans and every single one received excellent service and our guaranteed largest selection of tickets.

On questions regarding the tour schedule or to purchase tickets feel free to call 800-660-6031 today. Our agents are standing bye to help you.

About the upcoming Dancing with the Stars Tour:

Dancing With The Stars, ABC’s #1 rated unscripted show, produced by BBC Worldwide, is hitting the road again and bringing its most popular team of stars and professional dancers from the show’s first five seasons to the St. Pete Times Forum on Monday, January 21, 2008.

Come watch as Dancing With The Stars –The Tour features an ensemble of the show’s most popular competitors. Cheer on your favorite celebrity as they strut their stuff while performing their favorite technical dance’s such as the Cha Cha, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Foxtrot and many more. Featured celebrities include season five’s Wayne Newton with Cheryl Burke and Sabrina Bryan with Mark Ballas and season three’s Joey Lawrence with Edyta Sliwinska and Monique Coleman with Louis Van Amstel, as well as professional dancers Derek Hough and Alec Mazo.

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Back on the road with George Strait!

You can’t keep a good man down and that rings true for George Strait who’s getting ready to hit the road again. George Strait will kick off his new tour in Austin Texas and spend the next six months visiting all the major cities around the country.  This tour comes on the heels of last year’s It Just Comes Natural tour which was one of the biggest grossing tours of the year.  George Strait is one of the top selling Country Music stars and has sold over 62 million records over the last 26 years making him a veritable star in any music category.

To purchase tickets to see George Strait in concert, call 800-660-6031 or visit us online now.

Bob Bernstein
CEO eSeats.com
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After much hoo ha, the band Van Halen has finally struck a deal to lauch a much awaited concert tour.  So get ready to JUMP and puchase your tickets to see Van Halen Now! Tickets for this tour will be coming out over the next for weeks, so if tickets for a venue near you is not showing up, check back often as new tickets will be arriving daily.

About the 2007-8 Van Halen Tour with David Lee Roth

LOS ANGELES - Van Halen will tour with David Lee Roth for the first time since the flamboyant singer quit more than 20 years ago, they announced at a news conference on Monday.

Roth, 52, spoke virtually nonstop at the event, promising that the band’s upcoming 25-date North American trek was merely the precursor to a world tour and to a new album.

“This is not like the Police,” Roth said, referring to another band that recently papered over personality differences to launch a one-off reunion tour. “The idea is that this will continue on and on and on.”

Stevie Wonder has has unveiled plans to embark on his first major tour in a dozen years. Tickets to Stevie Wonder’s new Tour will be available as of August 11th at eSeats.com. For more information about venues or available vip seating for upcoming shows, contact 800-660-6031.The 13-city itinerary, released today kicks off Aug. 23, and includes eight stops on the West Coast, as well as appearances in Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Baltimore and Boston. The full schedule is below.

Stevie say’s he’s looking forward to performing in these venues under the stars,” Wonder said in a prepared statement. “We are going to have some wonderful nights of intimate excitement.”

Over the course of his career, Wonder has charted 49 singles in the Top 40, including 32 No. 1 singles, according to Live Nation. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.

Wonder’s latest album was “A Time to Love,” a set that finally hit stores in 2005 after several delays.

In recent years, Wonder has frequently appeared at charity events and played one-off concerts. However, he hasn’t toured the U.S. since he embarked on a monthlong outing in 1995.

The new and exciting Cirque du Soleil show Saltimbanco has made its way to the United States, and we’ve got a wide selection of tickets for every show.  Below is more information about Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco. 

The show
Saltimbanco—from the Italian “saltare in banco,” which literally means “to jump on a bench”—explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers. Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.

Saltimbanco is a characteristic Cirque du Soleil show inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitants. Decidedly baroque in its visual vocabulary, the show’s eclectic cast of characters draws spectators into a fanciful, dreamlike world, an imaginary city where diversity is a cause for hope.

The production features 47 artists, about fifteen of whom were part of the show’s last big top tour. The cast hails from Canada and 14 other countries.

An intimate arena setting
Restaging the show for the arena required a number of modifications. The stage on which the artists perform was raised, and the sound and lighting were
adjusted to reflect the venue’s size and the stage’s different position within it. Saltimbanco can now be presented to 4,000 to 5,000 spectators every night with the same feeling of intimacy as under the big top.