Guest David Puddy Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 What bar are people going to hang out at before the show? Any recommendations? I'm so excited! the big city tap is essentially on the corner kitty-corner to the vic, and there's trader todd's just a bit north of belmont on sheffield. i dispise trader todd's, i think, and but the big city tap is okay. there's also a place just south of the vic, i think on the corner of sheffield and briar that's alright. i just plan on going to a bar in which i can walk outside every half hour of so and see what the line is looking like. i'll probably wind up at the big city tap. i have this seemingly stupid tradition of wearing a bright green phish shirt to every concert i go to, so if you see me, feel free to say hi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 What bar are people going to hang out at before the show? Any recommendations? I'm so excited! Dont really know yet, but I do like Sheffield's. They have good beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_H_2 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 The Kirkwood has become my pub of choice (although I love Vaughn's -- I just stopped going there because it's small and the smoke killed me). It's only 3 blocks south of the Vic, and you can actually see the line forming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest David Puddy Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 The Kirkwood has become my pub of choice (although I love Vaughn's -- I just stopped going there because it's small and the smoke killed me). It's only 3 blocks south of the Vic, and you can actually see the line forming. nice, thanks for the advice. i've been to this place a few times and enjoy it. i just didn't think you'd be able to see the line. oh man, an order of fried mac n cheese, a couple of beers, and then jeff solo. sounds like a great saturday night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarahd84 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Cool, thanks for the advice. I'm very excited about the show. And if I see anyone in a bright green phish shirt i'll say hello. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 i have this seemingly stupid tradition of wearing a bright green phish shirt to every concert i go to, so if you see me, feel free to say hi. I think I've seen you at concerts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thagle Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I know this is not the ticket forum, but if anybody out there has 2 extra tickets they are looking to part with you would make me and my girlfriend extremely happy toddhagle@yahoo.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YouAReMYface Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 the big city tap is essentially on the corner kitty-corner to the vic, and there's trader todd's just a bit north of belmont on sheffield. i dispise trader todd's, i think, and but the big city tap is okay. there's also a place just south of the vic, i think on the corner of sheffield and briar that's alright. Are you talking about the corner of Sheffield and Barry? If so the place you are talking about is Matilda's and i've heard good things about it but ive never been. Theres also a new place a little further south down Sheffield called The Bottle or something like that, its where Cherry Red used to be, that might be worth checking out. I sadly wont be attending this year (last years show was absolutely amazing) just dont have the dough this time around. Enjoy im sure it will be great and hopefully i can catch a recording or something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
what i once was Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Does anyone know what time the doors open? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Does anyone know what time the doors open? Was kinda wondering the same question, Vic website has no info about the show up. If I had to guess though 7:00?? Maybe 6:30? I'd absolutely love it if it got a bit warmer tomorrow.... wishful thinking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Information from earlier in this thread: Hi guys......ok, here's the info.......Jeff will play a solo show at the Vic in Chicago. It's located at 3145 N. Sheffield. It's an 18+ show on Saturday January 26, 2008. It starts at 8pm and doors are at 7. The show is a benefit for scholarships at our kids' school. The tickets are $100. You can buy them at the Vic box office where you will pay no service charge but you must have cash, or you can buy them at Ticketmaster outlets or Ticketmaster online. The Vic box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 6pm. The tickets go on sale TOMORROW December 6th at noon. This show was really fun last year. It really was like a giant living room concert. He (I) took requests from the line before the show. I hope to see you guys there. Thanks!!!srmt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 OK, if you have a friend that is looking to go and needs a ticket, PM me. $100. I have had THREE craigslist buyers fall through Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laylow Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Matilda's is just south of the Vic (at Sheffield and Barry) and is one of my favorite bars in the city! Really great atmosphere, KILLER jukebox, which is updated pretty regularly, and friendly staff comprised mostly of music lovers. It's hard to describe the decor, kitschy / offbeat / quirky, but definitely interesting. You guys should definitely check it out if you've never been, I find it much more interesting than Big City Tap or Kirkwood or any other bars in close proximity to the Vic. I'll be there for sure prior to the show, for at least one Bud. Just my humble opinion. In any event, I'm starting to get REALLY excited, this should be an amazing show! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laylow Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Again, I know this isn't the ticket forum, but I just logged on to ticketbastard.com and they have re-released tix! So, if you are looking for tix, jump on there asap and snag them! Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest David Puddy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Again, I know this isn't the ticket forum, but I just logged on to ticketbastard.com and they have re-released tix! So, if you are looking for tix, jump on there asap and snag them! Good luck! or buy them from edie as she mention just above that she has a couple... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Anybody familiar with Art of Pizza or Erwin? Guy's gotta eat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest David Puddy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Anybody familiar with Art of Pizza or Erwin? Guy's gotta eat. i've heard good things about Art of Pizza from others. the metromix reviews were, overall, pretty good, although there were a few "this place blows" kind of reviews. if you want pizza, i highly recommend Pat's Pizza (which used to be right across the street from the Vic but is now at 2679 N. Lincoln). fucking great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 if you want pizza, i highly recommend Pat's Pizza (which used to be right across the street from the Vic but is now at 2679 N. Lincoln). fucking great.Thanks - what would that be - 10 to 15 minute walk to Vic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest David Puddy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks - what would that be - 10 to 15 minute walk to Vic? however fast you can walk 5/8 of a mile... 10 minutes i assume. with snow and shit on the ground, maybe 15 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_H_2 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks - what would that be - 10 to 15 minute walk to Vic? I live right around the corner from the Vic, and walk to Pat's a lot. It's about a 15-minute walk. From Pat's, walk up Seminary (north) to Wellington (at Diversey Seminary continues a little to the West), take a right (east) on Wellington, and take a left (north) on Sheffield up to the Vic. God, I love Pat's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 i LOVE art of pizza, but you're not gonna walk from there to the vic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 See you guys tommorow night, suppose to warm up to the 30s tommorow. Hoping for a cool looking poster for the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest David Puddy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hoping for a cool looking poster for the show. absolutely. me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blue and Green Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I can't wait for the show tomorrow. I saw Jeff at the Vic back in 05 and was blown away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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