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Great info on places to hang.

 

Does anyone have any information on a hotel that is within walking distance from theatre. I am coming up from South Florida and would like to find a place to stay for 1 night that is close to place.

 

Thanks in adnvace.

 

Suites

 

Depends on how much you want to spend. There's a Hyatt-Regency on Bay Street -- about 2.5 blocks from the Theatre. There's also the Jacksonville Omni, with is a little more than a half-mile west. Both fairly pricey. There are several hotels on the South Bank, which would be a decidedly longer walk.

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Depends on how much you want to spend. There's a Hyatt-Regency on Bay Street -- about 2.5 blocks from the Theatre. There's also the Jacksonville Omni, with is a little more than a half-mile west. Both fairly pricey. There are several hotels on the South Bank, which would be a decidedly longer walk.

I did a bunch of research the other day. Didn't save much of it but what I eneded up with is a Super 8. I'm gonna cab it. I wanted to be in walking distance but the hotel is about $100 cheaper. Usually I like to go all out but hard times.

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I was actually thinking about just saying fuck it and going to this show. There is still a buy link on Wilcoworld, but no tickets are showing up when I search ticketmaster. Oh well... Maybe if two tickets show up on VC, I'll go.

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I did a bunch of research the other day. Didn't save much of it but what I eneded up with is a Super 8. I'm gonna cab it. I wanted to be in walking distance but the hotel is about $100 cheaper. Usually I like to go all out but hard times.

There are a number of hotels from Super 8 to Days In and LaQuinta a few exits south of downtown on I-95 (I wouldn't go north of downtown unless you're by the airport).

 

In either case, cost of cabfare may wipe out a good portion of your hotel savings. In most cases you're 5-7 miles outside of downtown. Cabs can soak you $60+ from the airport.

 

I was actually thinking about just saying fuck it and going to this show. There is still a buy link on Wilcoworld, but no tickets are showing up when I search ticketmaster. Oh well... Maybe if two tickets show up on VC, I'll go.

I have an extra ticket at the moment, but haven't decided to sell it. No one has clamored for it.

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I did a bunch of research the other day. Didn't save much of it but what I eneded up with is a Super 8. I'm gonna cab it. I wanted to be in walking distance but the hotel is about $100 cheaper. Usually I like to go all out but hard times.

Of course, the St. James Inn (521 W. Bay St.) is close and would be an interesting experience. Think accommodations (and clientel) similar to Elwood Blues' accommodations.

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Thanks for the great info. I will be getting there mighty early, and will definitely find a place from this list.

Anyone ever try to get in to a soundcheck? What time would soundcheck even be, if the show is at 8? I would love to do this, but have never had the time ... this time, though, I will be early.

 

 

Yo...I would love to meet you, you have been on this board for at least as long as me.

 

I think (based on picture I saw on wilcoworld) that soundcheck might be around 4:00.

 

I am driving from "way down south" and plan to be up there around 2ish.

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Thanks for the great info. I will be getting there mighty early, and will definitely find a place from this list.

Anyone ever try to get in to a soundcheck? What time would soundcheck even be, if the show is at 8? I would love to do this, but have never had the time ... this time, though, I will be early.

My office is about a half-mile from the Theatre. I was thinking about wandering over there and taking a shot, but not sure when it would be.

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Yo...I would love to meet you, you have been on this board for at least as long as me.

 

I think (based on picture I saw on wilcoworld) that soundcheck might be around 4:00.

 

I am driving from "way down south" and plan to be up there around 2ish.

 

I may not get there quite that early, but pretty close ... maybe 3?

I'll shoot you a PM.

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My wife and I are driving over from Tallahassee after lunch on Wednesday. We're thinking of going to the London Bridge Eatery & Pub.

 

Anybody else going to be hanging downtown before the show?

 

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I'm going to be downtown before the show. I'll check out that London Bridge and run it by my better half.

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My wife and I are meeting friends, 2 couples from the Farrar board, and staying at one of 'ems. I'll find out what our plans are. London Bridge sounds good. I love meeting folks.

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I also vote for a meetup at London Bridge. I was at a conference in Jax a few months ago and London Bridge was definitely the highlight for several of us.

 

Here's a link to a google map I created for both London Bridge and the Florida Theater

 

Also, Jax has something called Artwalk going on that day: http://www.downtownjacksonville.org/pdf/August%20flyer.pdf

Art Walk is really hit and miss. It's more of a insider social clutch of a few factions of the local art community. London Bridge is in the shadow of the former public library which is a 60s architectural marvel of day glo tile.

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Art Walk is really hit and miss. It's more of a insider social clutch of a few factions of the local art community. London Bridge is in the shadow of the former public library which is a 60s architectural marvel of day glo tile.

 

Well then, I'll be at London Bridge with a nice glass of McEwan's Scotch Ale. :beer

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Top Ten Requests for 2008-08-06 Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre

 

Misunderstood

Passenger Side

Remember the Mountain Bed

Magazine Called Sunset

Shake It Off

Side with the Seeds

Via Chicago

You Are My Face

Far, Far Away

I'm A Wheel

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Where did you get this list?

I was wondering that myself when I saw other people talking about what was in first for the Charleston or Cary Show. When you vote now it tells you. That was as of 2:45 or whenever I posted that. I would love to hear Pieholden. I was hoping the "why do you want to hear this song" portion was more important than quantitiy of votes.

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Top Ten Requests for 2008-08-06 Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre

 

Misunderstood

Passenger Side

Pieholden Suite

Remember the Mountain Bed

Magazine Called Sunset

Shake It Off

Side with the Seeds

Via Chicago

You Are My Face

Far, Far Away

 

Let's get Pieholden up there folks!

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I was hoping the "why do you want to hear this song" portion was more important than quantitiy of votes.

Gee, I hope not. My stock answer is, "that's what I named my kid." :blush

 

I am jealous of you folks.

 

Here's hoping they come down my way before long. Maybe a headlining slot at Langerado?

I thought I saw a few tickets still available on the board

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Gee, I hope not. My stock answer is, "that's what I named my kid." :blush

 

 

I thought I saw a few tickets still available on the board

 

Yeah, but Jacksonville is a pretty far drive. I don't know...

 

Don't see any available here or on Stub hub. Not gonna drive 5 hours to try and scalp..

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