willywoody Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 i'm staying at the crowne plaza on w madison. how safe a walk is that over to union square? any good casual restaurants to recommend in between union square and madison? any record stores in the area? how good is the record fair at the festival? any other recs will be appreciated but i'm only there from friday through early mon morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dannygutters Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 The record fair has been pretty good in the past years for picking up sealed new lps from the label at pretty good prices for new vinyl. Complete that southern records collection! Tho I wasn't super impressed with the used selection, though I'm sure there are deals to be found. Union Square is right off the green line or ashland bus, saftey shouldn't be an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I thought the record fair was really good last year. Lots of great vendors. The Crowne is right in Greek town, so there are all kinds of great places to eat in close walking distance. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
willywoody Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 I thought the record fair was really good last year. Lots of great vendors. The Crowne is right in Greek town, so there are all kinds of great places to eat in close walking distance. LouieB thanks y'all. it'll be my first time in chi-town since 1996. wonder if i'll recognize the place? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 thanks y'all. it'll be my first time in chi-town since 1996. wonder if i'll recognize the place?You may not....Chicago has changed dramatically in the last decade. Hope Pfork weekend isn't too hot. I screwed up and didnt get tickets, but then again I am still worn out from last year. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
willywoody Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 You may not....Chicago has changed dramatically in the last decade. Hope Pfork weekend isn't too hot. I screwed up and didnt get tickets, but then again I am still worn out from last year. LouieB heat will be relative, coming from charleston. anyone know if they had any other alcohol besides beer at the festival itself? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Last year I think there was just beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
willywoody Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 Last year I think there was just beer. thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sureshot Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 thanks y'all. it'll be my first time in chi-town since 1996. wonder if i'll recognize the place? i agree with possibly not...a TON of development and improvements have taken place the past decade. hell, the south loop didnt even really exist a few years ago... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 i have tickets but sadly cannot go. im counting on going next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 i have tickets but sadly cannot go. im counting on going next year. I'm pretty sure those tickets won't be good for next year's festival. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WaronWar Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 any record stores in the area? how good is the record fair at the festival? There's Reckless records on I think 26 E Madison. I live in the suburbs, and was just there the other day. It's pretty good, but their vinyl is nothing to brag about. But they do have a good amount of CDs. However, there are two other locations besides that one in Chicago, and I heard the other two are better in stock. So just check out their website. See you at Pitchfork. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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