ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Guns N' Roses' Not In This Lifetime Tour rolled into Western New York three days ago and after playing cities across the globe for more than a year, New Era Field will again host rock royalty.
"I did Use Your Illusion, and then, after that in '93, we were done. We didn't know if we'd ever do it again, and we're all happy to do it again," said Dale Skjerseth, the band's production manager.
A 100-person strong crew worked to turn 30 trucks of equipment into the stage the band will perform on. The last time GNR played then-Rich Stadium was in 1992.
Skjerseth says fans are in for more than three hours of classic Guns N' Roses.
The Erie County Sheriff's Office and the Buffalo Bills stress that fans who attend must follow the NFL's bag policy, which means clear bags that are equal to or smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches are allowed. Large purses and backpacks are not permitted, but small clutch bags the size of a hand are allowed. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and lighters, are not permitted at the event.
Expect game-day traffic patterns and restrictions, as Abbott Road will close at 2 p.m. to through traffic between both sides of the stadium. Following the concert, Big Tree Road will close to westbound traffic. Parking lots open at 3 p.m., stadium gates open at 5, and the show is scheduled to begin at 6:30.