PotKettleTug

I got my ticket no problem. That's a relief

I got my tix for Saturday. 2 of the 3 nights, so I'm pretty stoked.

Presale for the Saturday show is Wednesday, and the regular sale starts Friday. I signed up for the Pageant's newsletter in the hopes that I'll get information about a presale if they have one on Thursday.

 

Venus, I just realized I never responded to your last PM.

were'd you find this info? Never mind I found!

Amazingly, Rick's Place in one of the few liquor pits in this area that doesn't serve Stag. I think he's probably the one bar owner in the Metro East who holds a grudge for Stag selling out and moving to Milwaukee 20 years ago. I usually go for bottles of PBR at Rick's. If I'm feeling fancy, a Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat or Schlafly Pale Ale.

 

Brian (Mr. BnB) is a fan of a bottle of PBR with a shot of Maker's Mark on the side.

 

Really, there's not much in the way of "official" UT sites around Belleville. They're kind of a forgotten entity around here. But you can drive down the street where they lived, wrote, rehersed and recorded, the house where Jeff grew up, as well as scenes from many songs. The fountain from "New Madrid" will be loaded with artists that weekend for the Art on the Square art show. There's a small UT/Jeff/Son Volt shrine at my favorite restuarant. John Farrar, Jay's brother, sometimes plays jazz guitar there.

 

I recommend reading the liner notes to the Uncle Tupelo retrospective set, then taking a drive around Belleville while listening to the CD. It really illustrates what an amazing job they did at creating a sense of place in their music.

 

 

 

That's a decent way to go. Personally, I'd avoid 170 and Forest Park Parkway, because they're taking a big hit from the construction on other roads. Stick to MO-D (which is Page Ave.) to Midland. Go south to Delmar, then go east. That'll get you there quickly and easily, if you want to avoid the highway crap.

Thanks much for the info.

And of course a PBR bottle is certainly a suitable substitue for the deer. It did win a Blue Ribbon in 1882 for goodness sake.

Give me a yell if you go to Cahokia Mounds. That's right up the street from me, and there's some cool Uncle Tupelo/Wilco sites in the area, too.

what are some of these Tupelo/Wilco sites you speak of? Besides Rick's of cours, cuz that sound purty sweet, especially if there is some Golden Quality since 1851 in a refidgerated bottle.

I went to Otto's Corner (now closed) after Sound Check, just because it was close in proximity and they have Stag bottles, as does Booches I think. I figured Booches and Shakes would both be packed. Damn I had a lot of fun that night though, and I didn't have to pay for a hotel.

Ohhhh half baked. Well thats a pizza of a different color.

well some Shakespeares may just be on the agend for my weekend now...or Booches. Tough call really. We may be able to barter a couple pies but I can't atest to their freshness or their completeness by the time I get to St. Louis. Could be shy a slice or 4.

I just booked the Red Roof in westport right off of page. $50 a night for Fri and Sat. Probably a 15 minute drive. The Forest Park Redroof was looking like $100 a night. I couldn't pass up the price difference.

We've been discussing this here...hope that helps

many and much thanks

Are there any decent hotels near the Paegent or U City at all? I've always had to go way out on towards the 270 or I-70 to find anything affordable for me anyway.

Got tix for Friday May 16th in StL Wanted to do both nights but my vacation is just about spent until June. But I'm stoked about this none the less.

You guys add so much to the music, that is already great. I found myself hearing songs and thinking, some horns would be excellent in this section. Well done fellas.

Definitely not a reflection on the taper. Annoying talking college guys and gals are pretty mucht he norm at any Columbia Music event.

Everyone who I know who has listened to that show has commented on her. I think I hit the head during that song, but I didn't announce it on the recording. But now you know.

I've pretty much listened to nothing else since Monday morning when I put these on discs. Have already burned mulitple copies for wife, boss and friends.

Here's some sorry camera phone pics of my wife, myself and jeff after the show. Actually the one with Jeff signing my ticket stub didn't come out so bad.

Holy freaking crap!!! what a night. Got to meet Jeff and Nels after the show. Couldn't ask for a better time.

Holy freaking crap!!! what a night. Got to meet Jeff and Nels after the show. Couldn't ask for a better time.

should have read your post first. BUT, i don't think any wilco fan would be upset if wilco were as creative with their setlists as the dead or phish were.

I think if Nels stays intact and has a creative influence in the band I really see this as the direction they take eventually, maybe not to the same degree but Impossible Germany, Side with the Seeds could be a couple cornerstone jam out #'s for them.

The day is upon us! I'm fairly stoked.

Hoepfully the rain stays away or it just hits in the early afternoon.

I doubt much work will be getting done from me today.

Seeing them TONITE!!!

and for wilcohead--MARCO ESQUANDOLAS!

I'll be there, most likely w/ my Sky Blue Sky pre order T shirt on. Chubby dude w/ bad hair and elvis costello glasses.

--unfortunately I've heard possibility of thunder storms on Weds???

Going to see them in October when they roll thru here.

Just started listening to this guys this past spring, can't get enough of 'em. Recommending them to any who will listen, but unfortunately for them not many people are paying attention to suggestion. Their loss for sure IMO.

Got my tix today. Ready to rock and/or roll.

IATTBYH has some really good live footage, but not of the current incarnation of the band. But if you're jonsing for some Jay Bennett....