Any good advice on hotels close to The Pageant?

[fobstl]

Did someone say Shakespeare's Pepperoni and pepper cheese on whole wheat crust please

[poppydawn]

It's been nine years since I moved from Columbia and I still get Shakespeare's cravings. *sigh* I think my half-baked supply is down to three.

 

One of the best moments of the past year: stuffing my gullet at Shakespeare's, then wandering down 9th Street and into Wilco's soundcheck. It's like the angels looked down and said, "Hey! Robin would dig this!"

[PotKettleTug]

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.

[PotKettleTug]

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

[fobstl]

One of the best moments of the past year: stuffing my gullet at Shakespeare's, then wandering down 9th Street and into Wilco's soundcheck. It's like the angels looked down and said, "Hey! Robin would dig this!"

I did the Booches > soundcheck last year - apparently Tweedy had just left Booches before I arrived. I did the Shakespeare's > soundcheck in 2005 - or maybe it was soundcheck > Shakespeare's, can't remember.

[PotKettleTug]

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.

[poppydawn]

I noticed that Tweedy had a Booche's shirt after the show. I haven't been there in a zillion years.

 

We pass through Columbia fairly often, since my parents live in Sedalia. However, with the insane gas prices, we're going to be taking Amtrak which means fewer stops in Columbia for pizza and Lakota. Although I've heard that there's a place in St. Charles that's selling Shakespeare's. But that would mean going to St. Charles.

 

That show last fall was just an all-around good time. Even with driving to Columbia that morning and driving back to Illinois afterwards.

 

As for Stag bottles, you've gotta come to Belleville when you're in town for the St. Louis shows. Every bar over here has either Stag bottles or, even better, Stag on tap. Oh yeah!

[MrBnB]

I noticed that Tweedy had a Booche's shirt after the show. I haven't been there in a zillion years.

 

We pass through Columbia fairly often, since my parents live in Sedalia. However, with the insane gas prices, we're going to be taking Amtrak which means fewer stops in Columbia for pizza and Lakota. Although I've heard that there's a place in St. Charles that's selling Shakespeare's. But that would mean going to St. Charles.

 

That show last fall was just an all-around good time. Even with driving to Columbia that morning and driving back to Illinois afterwards.

 

As for Stag bottles, you've gotta come to Belleville when you're in town for the St. Louis shows. Every bar over here has either Stag bottles or, even better, Stag on tap. Oh yeah!

 

I think there's a sign for 16 oz Stag draft for $1.25 at one of the bars down the street from us.

 

Another suggestion for those getting a hotel. If you stay near the airport, I think most of the hotels have a shuttle to the airport so, as long as the shuttle is running, you could take the shuttle to the airport, 'Link it down to Delmar, enjoy the show, then 'Link and shuttle back. You could easily get by without renting a car if you had to. Certainly worth checking with your hotel.

[Doug C]

We're not staying near the Pageant but we got a hotel in Westport - Maryland Heights and a car from the 15th - 18th for $177 via Hotwire. The car alone was $49 including taxes and fees. The room was $36 a night and $127 total including taxes and fees. I got a car since it was cheap as hell and we wanted to see Cahokia Mounds and maybe a little Route 66.

[poppydawn]

We're not staying near the Pageant but we got a hotel in Westport - Maryland Heights and a car from the 15th - 18th for $177 via Hotwire. The car alone was $49 including taxes and fees. The room was $36 a night and $127 total including taxes and fees. I got a car since it was cheap as hell and we wanted to see Cahokia Mounds and maybe a little Route 66.

 

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.

[H.Stone]

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.

 

Hey, I've been there! They were very cool--definitely a "thumbs up" rating. Too bad I didn't know you then, Poppy. Then again, this was over 10 years ago.

[poppydawn]

Hey, I've been there! They were very cool--definitely a "thumbs up" rating. Too bad I didn't know you then, Poppy. Then again, this was over 10 years ago.

 

I lived two hours away ten years ago, although I was about six weeks away from meeting some guy who lived in St. Louis ...

 

And like you're not going to be seeing a shitload of me this spring!

 

I'm thinking a Saturday gathering at a local holy place is in order. Not the Mounds. I'm thinking Rick's Place. Don't even try to Google it; this place is such a dive bar it's not even in the phone book. The owner's an old hippie/ex roadie who loves teh Wilcos. He has the best jukebox in town. If you want to drink bottles of cans or cheap beer (no taps) and sing along to "We've Been Had" or "Dreamer in My Dreams" on the jukebox, that's the place to be. Seriously. I think we all need to make a pilgrimage before getting in line for the Saturday show.

[Doug C]

Rick's sounds perfect and I'll definitely get in touch if we drive to the Mounds. Thanks, poppy1

[PotKettleTug]

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.

[radiocarroll]

Brand new Drury Inn at 44 and Hampton, across the street from Red Roof. Not sure if the price is right, but it may be an option.

 

2111 Sulphur Ave.

St. Louis, Missouri, 63139

P: 314-646-0770

[Doug C]

Re: Westport, don't forget that Hwy 40 is shutdown and you'll have to get creative to find a new route from there to U-City.

Thank you! Mapquest gave me this. Does it sound like a smart route? I appreciate it.

 

1: Start out going WEST on LACKLAND RD toward CONCOURSE DR. 0.1 miMap

2: Turn RIGHT onto CONCOURSE DR. 0.1 miMap Avoid

3: Merge onto MO-D E. 4.6 miMap Avoid

4: Merge onto I-170 S. 2.9 miMap Avoid

5: Merge onto FOREST PARK PKWY via EXIT 1E. 1.3 miMap Avoid

6: Turn RIGHT to stay on FOREST PARK PKWY. 1.6 miMap Avoid

7: Turn LEFT onto N SKINKER BLVD. 0.4 miMap Avoid

8: Turn RIGHT onto DELMAR BLVD. 0.1 miMap Avoid

9: End at 6161 Delmar Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63112-1200 Map

Estimated Time: 19 minutes Estimated Distance: 11.19 miles

[oceanman]

Here we go talkin' pizza again..................

 

And St. Charles ain't so bad, your from Belleville for christ's sakes. Anyways our Imo's is better out here in the stix.

[poppydawn]

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.

 

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.

 

Thank you! Mapquest gave me this. Does it sound like a smart route? I appreciate it.

 

1: Start out going WEST on LACKLAND RD toward CONCOURSE DR. 0.1 miMap

2: Turn RIGHT onto CONCOURSE DR. 0.1 miMap Avoid

3: Merge onto MO-D E. 4.6 miMap Avoid

4: Merge onto I-170 S. 2.9 miMap Avoid

5: Merge onto FOREST PARK PKWY via EXIT 1E. 1.3 miMap Avoid

6: Turn RIGHT to stay on FOREST PARK PKWY. 1.6 miMap Avoid

7: Turn LEFT onto N SKINKER BLVD. 0.4 miMap Avoid

8: Turn RIGHT onto DELMAR BLVD. 0.1 miMap Avoid

9: End at 6161 Delmar Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63112-1200 Map

Estimated Time: 19 minutes Estimated Distance: 11.19 miles

 

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.

[Doug C]

Thanks, poppy. Ya'll rock. I can't wait to meet some of you and tip a few.

[poppydawn]

And St. Charles ain't so bad, your from Belleville for christ's sakes. Anyways our Imo's is better out here in the stix.

 

My kid used to go to daycare in St. Charles when I lived in North County. Too yuppified and suburban for my taste, although I do like the Foundry Arts Center. I also enjoyed going downtown for the quilt show that was always the same weekend as the Harley convention. Anytime I can walk around and see antique quilts and leathery bikers, I can guarantee I'm going to have a good time.

 

We actually looked at a house in Old Town St. Charles when we were looking to move. Similar houses in Belleville were about $100,000 cheaper with fewer neighbors sporting Jesus fish. That helped us make our decision.

 

Don't get me started on Imo's. I don't want to hurt Kate's feelings.

[Doug C]

Mapquest is cool. I clicked avoid for I70 and forest Parkway and it gave me this.

1: Start out going WEST on LACKLAND RD toward CONCOURSE DR. 0.1 miMap

2: Turn RIGHT onto CONCOURSE DR. 0.1 miMap Avoid

3: Merge onto MO-D E. 6.0 miMap Avoid

4: Turn RIGHT onto MIDLAND BLVD. 1.9 miMap Avoid

5: Turn LEFT onto DELMAR BLVD. 1.2 miMap Avoid

6: End at 6161 Delmar Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63112-1200 Map

Estimated Time: 20 minutes Estimated Distance: 9.36 miles

[poppydawn]

Told ya so.

 

I lived in that area for eight years. Believe me, I know every backroad and means of avoiding the jammed, always-under-construction highways.

[PotKettleTug]

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.

[VenusStopsTrain2]

lmao

Poppy can you imagine if you were to give us a guided walking tour.

 

We could all have our camera's out ...taking photos and some people taking notes as we walked around..with you at the lead talking about UT

 

Sorry just picturing the possibilities of that is crackin me up

[Three dollars and 63 cents]

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.