CasinoKing Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 A buddy and I are heading to Champaign to catch the Tweedy show. Where is a good place to have a drink before the show? Somewhere close to the venue would be great. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmarcus2 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hey all, first time poster. Normally wouldn't be posting about this (as I'm not a huge drinker) but ironically I'm a student here at U of I. I'm assuming you guys won't be wanting to go to a disgusting college bar...some of the nicer ones are: Legends522 E Green St, Champaign Murphy's Pub604 E. Green Street, Champaign Firehaus708 S 6th St, Champaign All are within five mins of Foellinger, should be a great show, see you all there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco LP #7 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Sigh, why do I have to be seeing Bob Dylan that night... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brgriffi Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hey all, first time poster. Normally wouldn't be posting about this (as I'm not a huge drinker) but ironically I'm a student here at U of I. I'm assuming you guys won't be wanting to go to a disgusting college bar...some of the nicer ones are: Legends522 E Green St, Champaign Murphy's Pub604 E. Green Street, Champaign Firehaus708 S 6th St, Champaign All are within five mins of Foellinger, should be a great show, see you all there Even Murphys and Legends aren't the cleanest places. You could try the Urbana bars (Crane Alley, Office) for less of the "college crowd." Probably 15 minute walk from Foellinger. Bar Louie and Firehaus are nicer than most of the campus bars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike squires Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Being 32 I haven't been to a lot of the college bars for years. I like Legends. Good food and usually has some good drink specials. Here is what you do.... Get to Champaign early and have a late afternoon lunch. 4 or so. Eat at El Torrero (there are 3 of them) In my opinion, it's the best mexican food in town. I always get the grilled chicken and shrimp with garlic. They always look at me funny. Their tacos and enchiladas are great too. That will get you to Legends or a campus bar around 5 or so. That will give you an hour and a half or so to play some music on the jukebox and throw down a few, play some pool or throw some darts. Don't get sloshed though. Be able to enjoy and remember the show. I'm telling you, that sounds like a fun afternoon/evening my friend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the letter k Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Is anybody here going? If so, do you know the cool places to grab a drink before/after the show? I've been to Chamaign twice before for shows, but never went out, so I have no idea where the good bars are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I'm in but not drinking,have to drive back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 we'll be there, but probably not before show time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thisyearsgirl Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 same for wendy and me...in for the show and back home again... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brgriffi Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Is anybody here going? If so, do you know the cool places to grab a drink before/after the show? I've been to Chamaign twice before for shows, but never went out, so I have no idea where the good bars are. I'm going, and I live on campus. Foellinger is at the heart of campus, right at the end of the main quad. Most of the bars on campus are complete crap-holes, but there's some ok ones. Legends, Firehaus, or Bar Louie would probably be your best bets. All are less than a ten minute walk to Foellinger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoOneKnowsMe Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I'll be there. I am at ISU, an hour away. It should be fun. My first Tweedy solo show. Where are you all sitting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Szabo Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 See ya'll there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the letter k Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I'm going, and I live on campus. Foellinger is at the heart of campus, right at the end of the main quad. Most of the bars on campus are complete crap-holes, but there's some ok ones. Legends, Firehaus, or Bar Louie would probably be your best bets. All are less than a ten minute walk to Foellinger. I was told of those place's as well as Murphy's. That's probably where we'll start out before the show. It's close to our hotel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mciu22 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Got any suggestions on parking near the auditorium and bars? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingpin11 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hey does anyone know who is opening for Jeff tomorrow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Autumn Defense Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thisyearsgirl Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Autumn Defense yay! (i already knew this, but i am excited!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 yay! (i already knew this, but i am excited!) I'm hoping they lend some backing vocals to Jeff at some point, I'd like to hear some sweet harmonizing (sp?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brgriffi Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I was told of those place's as well as Murphy's. That's probably where we'll start out before the show. It's close to our hotel. Murphy's is ok for a college bar, but its still sort of a dump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brgriffi Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Got any suggestions on parking near the auditorium and bars? There's not a whole lot. They stop checking meters at 6pm and campus parking lots at 5 though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CasinoKing Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 thanks for the suggestions everyone. looks like all the bars you mentioned are close by. i think we may pop off at the firehaus before the show. can't wait for the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 With the potential final game of the World Series happening tomorrow night, maybe Jeff will have to play with the game on a monitor in the background? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike squires Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I think my wife and I are going to have a nice meal and head on over. Being a die hard Wilco fan, I'm ashamed to say I have never seen or heard The Autumn Defense play. Is it imperative that I see them? I don't want to bore my wife too much. She's not big into going to concerts. I really want to hang out at the Foelinger and stalk Jeff a bit and ask him to sign a poster I tore down a wall near the Canopy with them on it many years ago. But I don't think my 3 year old daughter would appreciate standing in 45 degree weather. Oh, and tell him I lost my virginity that night after the show!!! I'm sure Jeff would have a great line. I imagine him saying with a little shrug..."Good for you." I'm in row M, right smack in the middle. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweeds and Weedz Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 im goin too, my first tweedy solo show im makin the trip from chicago.....should be a great show im in row L in the center Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike squires Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 OK, so what if I'm a dork and show up at the venue for an autograph. About what time do you predict the bus to arrive at Champaign today? Any of you die hards know? I got lucky a few yeaers ago. I walked right up to the back of the venue and there he was...zero wait time. I don't self myself getting luckier than that. It's worth a shot though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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