Chris_H_2 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Given that I'll be at a Living Room show the weekend before on my birthday, I imagine that my wife will divorce me if I even suggest that we spend Valentine's Day night together at the Vic at a Jeff Tweedy show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srmt Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Guys! The reason I said that I would tell you NEXT week how to get tickets was to try to avoid this confusion. OY! Ok, here's the thing........Here's what we do every year......First, I sell the tickets to the people more closely involved with the reasons for the benefit, such as the school parents, etc. THEN, when I finish with that, I open up the remaining tickets to the public, and the ticket price goes down to $100. So, to review.....you can buy them Tuesday for $150 or assume that there will be tickets left (which there have been each year) and wait to buy them for $100, which is what I was trying to do by telling you guys to wait until next week for the info. I know, it's all kind of confusing. I hope that I didn't make it more confusing. But the moral of the story is, go to these shows. They will be fun AND you will be helping people. Thanks.xosrmt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
laurie Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm tempted to try to attend these shows as well! Plus it's for really good causes. Last year was a REALLY good show ... plus funny too. Remember the "Bubba the bus driver" story ? Legendary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thagle Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 woo hoo!!thanks sue I've been eagerly awaiting this since last year. PS: Tell Jeff thanks inadvance for playing Reservations and dedicating it to Melissa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm sitting at my computer -- in New Jersey -- pouting cos I don't live in Chicago and miss all the fun. Plus, I need a new dishwasher and my car's making a funny sound, so paying for a trip to Chicago does not make good economic sense. Poop. Wanna do a dishwasher benefit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scubajib Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Given that I'll be at a Living Room show the weekend before on my birthday, I imagine that my wife will divorce me if I even suggest that we spend Valentine's Day night together at the Vic at a Jeff Tweedy show. I can't think of a better reason to go to the show....and I live in TulsaI'm in!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_H_2 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I can't think of a better reason to go to the show....and I live in TulsaI'm in!!! Touche . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm sitting at my computer -- in New Jersey -- pouting cos I don't live in Chicago and miss all the fun. Plus, I need a new dishwasher and my car's making a funny sound, so paying for a trip to Chicago does not make good economic sense. Poop. Wanna do a dishwasher benefit? I know the feeling. I wish I was in Chicago for these benefits too! If the benefits were in NYC I would be all over that! It is great what Jeff and Sue are doing though! Kudos! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 YES!!!!!!! I was there last year and it was amazing. I plan to go every year. Hey so, is the $150 tickets the ones in the way front that is blocked off? If so, where do you get these tix from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hey so, is the $150 tickets the ones in the way front that is blocked off? If so, where do you get these tix from?No. The front area is reserved for people more closely involved with the reasons for the benefit, and are more expensive than $150. $150 was the price listed for the general seating area, on a blog associated with one of the causes. These are the same tickets that, if you wait until next Wednesday as Susan posted, will come down in price to $100 for the general public. The caveat is, as always, these tickets won't be available if everyone involved with the benefit buys them all up before the general sale. It hasn't happened in the past two years. (I am 99% sure this is correct information.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 No. The front area is reserved for people more closely involved with the reasons for the benefit, and are more expensive than $150. $150 was the price listed for the general seating area, on a blog associated with one of the causes. These are the same tickets that, if you wait until next Wednesday as Susan posted, will come down in price to $100 for the general public. The caveat is, as always, these tickets won't be available if everyone involved with the benefit buys them all up before the general sale. It hasn't happened in the past two years. (I am 99% sure this is correct information.) Last year I dont think it even sold out till almost show time, so these are somewhat easy tickets to get. Also ticketmaster list them to go on sale tommorow at noon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billyman Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Just got an email from ticketmaster for the onsale this Friday. Any word on presale through the website? What about the always awesome ticketmaster fees/charges? Weren't these waived last time since it's a benefit show? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Last year was the best Jeff solo show I've seen out of 5+, I vowed to never miss one of these benefit shows at the Vic ever again. Perfect venue for Mr. Tweedy. Even with the Champaign show a few weeks ahead of these, I'm thinking I won't have any problems with getting motivated for more. Now the problem that lies within, all these hot tickets to worry about tomorrow.... first Andrew Bird... now Tweedy at the very least it will keep me warm Can we buy these at the Vic box office too to avoid ticketmaster charges? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 You could last year. 5 shiny new $20 bills went under the window and a ticket came out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 No. The front area is reserved for people more closely involved with the reasons for the benefit, and are more expensive than $150. $150 was the price listed for the general seating area, on a blog associated with one of the causes. These are the same tickets that, if you wait until next Wednesday as Susan posted, will come down in price to $100 for the general public. The caveat is, as always, these tickets won't be available if everyone involved with the benefit buys them all up before the general sale. It hasn't happened in the past two years. (I am 99% sure this is correct information.) So is it usually a GA show, with a reserved GA area in front, or do they put in actual seats? I've only been to one seated show at the Vic, ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 it's GA and everyone is sitting. and with the preferred area up front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billyman Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Looks like, just as last time, they will have seating in the front for people associated with the charities with the remaining area general admission. They did provide seats on the whole first floor which was nice but felt kinda weird for the Vic. Will be fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Cool, thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottwok Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Tickets go on sale tomorrow via Ticketmaster evidently... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PJP Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Tickets go on sale tomorrow via Ticketmaster evidently...Ticketmaster is only offering Gold Circle / $250 tickets right now. Anyone know what the deal is for the $100 seats? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oshchicago Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Ticketmaster is only offering Gold Circle / $250 tickets right now. Anyone know what the deal is for the $100 seats? I had the same problem....couldn't get any $100 tickets to come up on Tmaster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Ticketmaster is only offering Gold Circle / $250 tickets right now. Anyone know what the deal is for the $100 seats? $100 general admission are not available until next Tuesday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 READ THE THREAD Guys! The reason I said that I would tell you NEXT week how to get tickets was to try to avoid this confusion. OY! Ok, here's the thing........Here's what we do every year......First, I sell the tickets to the people more closely involved with the reasons for the benefit, such as the school parents, etc. THEN, when I finish with that, I open up the remaining tickets to the public, and the ticket price goes down to $100. So, to review.....you can buy them Tuesday for $150 or assume that there will be tickets left (which there have been each year) and wait to buy them for $100, which is what I was trying to do by telling you guys to wait until next week for the info. I know, it's all kind of confusing. I hope that I didn't make it more confusing. But the moral of the story is, go to these shows. They will be fun AND you will be helping people. Thanks.xosrmt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkstar25 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Does anyone know what time the $100 tickets go on sale next Tuesday the 20th? There isn't anything posted online that mentions a Tuesday on-sale date or a time... Thanks! Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Anybody get the $250 Gold? Geezzz, 2 shows at these prices. think of the money the school raises. Must be one lucky rich school. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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