Dude Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Wow, that's a helluva lot of info on Chicago.... But nothing on a hotel close to this venue. Only thing I've come up with is Super 8. Would love any other suggestions but seems to be closet choice....and I'm not staying in the international youth hostel! Maybe you can call Congregation Emanuel? http://www.emanuelcong.org/aboutus/contactus/ I'm sure they have guests visiting from out of town all the time and will have a good suggestion or two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy74 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 My fiance and I are staying at the Best Western for this show. It's only 4 miles from the venue, and I think the CTA runs between both places. Best Western University Plaza 1501 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201 Well, very crazy but I just got my ticket too. I'll be there... Any good hotel suggestions close by? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Evanston seems to be best bet. Thanks. I'm a excited already though the thought of going back inside a synagogue (to worship?) is slightly unnerving. I doubt we'll hear acoustic version of Bull Black Nova or duet with Feist or Satan songs but could be interesting set. Did I say I was excited? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thisyearsgirl Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Wow, that's a helluva lot of info on Chicago.... But nothing on a hotel close to this venue. Only thing I've come up with is Super 8. Would love any other suggestions but seems to be closet choice....and I'm not staying in the international youth hostel! Sorry I'm getting to this late, but there's a great modern B&B that's cute and reasonable called House 5863. It's a half of a mile from the venue. Just a thought. I run by it every day, and plan on putting family up there if the need comes up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Evanston seems to be best bet. Thanks. I'm a excited already though the thought of going back inside a synagogue (to worship?) is slightly unnerving. I doubt we'll hear acoustic version of Bull Black Nova or duet with Feist or Satan songs but could be interesting set. Did I say I was excited? If he was really feeling it he could open with "Theologians" and maybe close with "Satan your kingdom must come down." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy74 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Think he will play The Ruling Class in a synagogue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 He did at The Chapel at Calvin College, but apologized first. Jeff Tweedy2005-11-10The Chapel - Calvin CollegeGrand Rapids, MI 1. Sunken Treasure2. Theologians3. Summer Teeth4. (Was I) In Your Dreams5. How To Fight Loneliness6. Remember The Mountain Bed7. Someone Else's Song8. The Ruling Class9. Christ For President10. Please Tell My Brother11. Bob Dylan's 49th Beard12. I Am Trying To Break Your Heart13. In A Future Age14. Muzzle Of Bees15. Blue Eyed Soul16. Sugar Baby17. New Madrid18. ELT19. Pecan Pie Encore 1:20. A Shot In The Arm (w/ Glenn on drums)21. One By One (w/ Glenn on drums)22. Heavy Metal Drummer (w/ Glenn on drums)23. Far, Far Away (w/ Glenn on drums)24. War On War (w/ Glenn on drums)25. Someday Some Morning Sometime (w/ Glenn on drums)26. Passenger Side (w/ Glenn on drums)27. I'm A Wheel (w/ Glenn on drums)28. I'm The Man Who Loves You (w/ Glenn on drums)29. The Late Greats (w/ Glenn on drums) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
candyfloss1214 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Does anyone know if they are going to allow cameras? It posted no video cameras, but nothing about a plain old camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Andrew Bird is playing Schubas on 8/6 now too... damn that's a great weekend to be in Chicago DESPITE Lolla would have loved to see the Constantines/Gaslight Anthem show too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 i picked a great fucking time to be completely broke. i'd like to check out Bird and Tweedy. fuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Andrew Bird is playing Schubas on 8/6 now too... damn that's a great weekend to be in Chicago DESPITE Lolla would have loved to see the Constantines/Gaslight Anthem show tooI have tickets to see Andrew three times between now and October, but that would be a fun show. Damn. I have tickets for the Fleet Foxes late show after Lolla - same night as Jeff solo. I'm hoping to make it, but I guess we'll see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I have tickets to see Andrew three times between now and October, but that would be a fun show. Damn. I have tickets for the Fleet Foxes late show after Lolla - same night as Jeff solo. I'm hoping to make it, but I guess we'll see.I was thinking about trying the Tweedy/Fleet Foxes double myself. I would think there would be enough time, but I'll probably wimp out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 nice! i'm catching some Lolla acts in Minneapolis that weekend (Passion Pit, Bat For Lashes, Fleet Foxes/Dungen, etc.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 by some crazy fluke i got an andrew bird schuba's ticket, so i just bought myself a jeff & peter ticket, too! good gravy, i didn't realize that was lolla weekend. that makes travel a WHOLE different thing. oof. still...late night fleet foxes, you say? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 by some crazy fluke i got an andrew bird schuba's ticket, so i just bought myself a jeff & peter ticket, too! good gravy, i didn't realize that was lolla weekend. that makes travel a WHOLE different thing. oof. still...late night fleet foxes, you say? YES! I passed up Andrew tickets this time, but see you Saturday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 i picked a great fucking time to be completely broke. i'd like to check out Bird and Tweedy. fuck.New rule: if you change your username, you have to at least keep your same avatar! I was thinking about trying the Tweedy/Fleet Foxes double myself. I would think there would be enough time, but I'll probably wimp out.Preferred B should be an inspiration to non-wimper-outers everywhere. You can do it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 You know, I haven't actually made it to both shows yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I wonder how long Tweedy set will be....must be a curfew in the synagogue, yes? And the opening comedian will take time too. Trying to not get too anxious about it all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Via Harvard Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Tickets say from 8-11, I bet he'll play from 9-11 or so with a break in between. Hoping he'll play a Handsome Family cover again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hoping via chicagoans will arrange to meet somewhere before the show! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 You know, I haven't actually made it to both shows yet.I have faith in you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 How were so many of you able to score Andrew Bird tickets at Schuba's, those seem to have gone in less than 30 seconds? Would have loved to get the chance to see him at Schubba's especially since Lolla's line-up is so ho-hum this year and decided to not go at all. Still trying to decide if I want to make the trek to the Tweedy solo fundraiser. I've been to several of these shows in the past, and they are all great, though it does seem odd that these genuinely spectacular shows never seem to see the light of day in the tape sharing world. Even though I do love to re-live my concert experiences, these shows alomost become somewhat more of a novelty knowing that being there live at the show will be the only time you will get to hear this performance. It almost makes a rare and special night even much moreso. That being said, it is the third Tweedy solo benefit Chicago has got a chance to see this year, maybe we are just spolied with these type of shows for lack of a better term. Don't get me wrong, I'd go see Tweedy play every night if I could, and this is not a complaint. I think it is wonderful what the Tweedy family does for their kids' Montessori and various similar causes. Actually nevermind me, I think I am just arguing with myself to not break down and buy tickets for this show... then once I get there, it's gonna be a struggle not to go ahead and buy the $200 golden meet-n-greet ticket. On second thought, that's what has kept me from buying these tickets all along. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 just remember: "fundraiser" preferred b: i will see you that saturday! i'll bring pit crew type items to help you make it to both shows! (fresh socks, hair ties, chewing gum, taxi fare) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srmt Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 In case anyone was wondering, and I'm not sure if anyone was.....there WILL be beer. Just thought I'd let you know! Hope to see you there! It's going to be fun! xosrmt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srmt Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Oh....and snacks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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