PopQuizKat Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Looking forward to meeting you, Curt! Hope I didn't overwhelm you with all that detailed info I sent! No not at all just made me that much more excited! Can't wait to see your noodle! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobDylan'sBeard Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Am I the only one who feels.....like....time.....is....moving.....super......slow....this week? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Perhaps this should go in the craft beer thread, but it also pertains to SS, so what the heck... United changed my flights after I'd already booked them, so I'm looking at a 5-hour layover at O'Hare Thursday morning from 8:45 until 1:45. I obviously need to be sober when I arrive in Albany that evening, but I figure I'll kill some time and a few beers at the airport. It looks like there's a small, unexceptional Goose Island bar near my gate in Concourse C, but I'm willing to trek across the airport (Is that even possible?) in search of a better location for decent beer and food. Any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 2015 Map of Mass MoCa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 From Facebook: We regret to announce that due to US State Dept. Visa issues, King Sunny Ade must cancel his performance at the Solid Sound Festival this Sunday (as well as numerous other US dates). Download the revised three-day schedule here:http://bit.ly/Schedule_SSF15 With the Taj Mahal cancelation, that's two of my must-sees down the drain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 If you want to avoid your cell phone altogether, there is a screen with up to date social media in the main lobby. At least there was one in 2013. I recommended such a thing on here back in 2011. dagwave, I'll be staying in Pittsfield too and I'd recommend a dry run, if you haven't already to Mass MoCa. It's definitely a dark drive on some old country roads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 From Facebook: We regret to announce that due to US State Dept. Visa issues, King Sunny Ade must cancel his performance at the Solid Sound Festival this Sunday (as well as numerous other US dates). Download the revised three-day schedule here:http://bit.ly/Schedule_SSF15 With the Taj Mahal cancelation, that's two of my must-sees down the drain. My feeling exactly, outside of Wilco those were my next two must see acts. I've seen Taj a few times, I've never seen King Sunny Ade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linclink Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 From Facebook: We regret to announce that due to US State Dept. Visa issues, King Sunny Ade must cancel his performance at the Solid Sound Festival this Sunday (as well as numerous other US dates). Download the revised three-day schedule here:http://bit.ly/Schedule_SSF15 With the Taj Mahal cancelation, that's two of my must-sees down the drain. I'm still thrilled to be going- with Wilco, Tweedy/Jeff Tweedy & Richard Thompson alone, it'd be plenty enough for me...but...Ouch!! King Sunny Ade was way up there was acts I was the most excited about! And I'd have to love to have seen Taj Mahal again too! That's some really tough last minute breaks for all concerned.Just get Yo La Tengo to fill in!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kwhitehead Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 My feeling exactly, outside of Wilco those were my next two must see acts. I've seen Taj a few times, I've never seen King Sunny Ade. Well, it does suck that King Sunny can't make it but, I can heartily recommend Ryley Walker on Saturday as well as Parquet Courts and the great Charles Lloyd on Sunday. Still plenty to be excited about. It's great just hanging in North Adams for the weekend w/the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 So dang excited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris b Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Urgent travel message: If there are folks traveling from the Boston area down Rt 2 West to N Adams please be aware that that the exit onto I-91 S that most on-line navigators will send you is closed for repairs! It is a long detour to get back to Rt 2 West if you follow the navigators (google maps, yahoo maps mapquest etc.) as they are as yet unaware of this closure!Instead, take either the MA 2A W exit (French King Highway it's a left at a traffic light) or the next exit for US Rt 5/10 to downtown Greenfield. (It's a right exit) Both will take you to downtown Greenfield where you will take a right back onto Rt 2 W (Main St in Greenfield). Traffic is always pretty light going through downtown Greenfield so no worries and the bonus is you get to go through a real old school New England downtown where there is a co-op (Greenfield's Market), The People's Pint Brew Pub (which is awesome), a great beer store (Ryan and Casey Liquors) and lots of other local businesses and restaurants. The Rt 5/10 exit has more options for gas stations, drug stores etc. Hope this helps. See you there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Urgent travel message: If there are folks traveling from the Boston area down Rt 2 West to N Adams please be aware that that the exit onto I-91 S that most on-line navigators will send you is closed for repairs! It is a long detour to get back to Rt 2 West if you follow the navigators (google maps, yahoo maps mapquest etc.) as they are as yet unaware of this closure!Instead, take either the MA 2A W exit (French King Highway it's a left at a traffic light) or the next exit for US Rt 5/10 to downtown Greenfield. (It's a right exit) Both will take you to downtown Greenfield where you will take a right back onto Rt 2 W (Main St in Greenfield). Traffic is always pretty light going through downtown Greenfield so no worries and the bonus is you get to go through a real old school New England downtown where there is a co-op (Greenfield's Market), The People's Pint Brew Pub (which is awesome), a great beer store (Ryan and Casey Liquors) and lots of other local businesses and restaurants. The Rt 5/10 exit has more options for gas stations, drug stores etc. Hope this helps. See you there! Thanks SO much for your thoughtfulness! I've printed this out & am securing it in my luggage, since we are driving from Boston. I love how this community takes care of each other! Hope to meet you & everyone else at the VC meet-up table....on the deck above Courtyard C, look for a big section of a purple pool-type "fun noodle" with the letters VC on it, Friday night. Soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
godsh8pedhole Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Thank you. This drive is long enough as is. I appreciate travel info., Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thejokeexplained Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Urgent travel message: If there are folks traveling from the Boston area down Rt 2 West to N Adams please be aware that that the exit onto I-91 S that most on-line navigators will send you is closed for repairs! It is a long detour to get back to Rt 2 West if you follow the navigators (google maps, yahoo maps mapquest etc.) as they are as yet unaware of this closure!Instead, take either the MA 2A W exit (French King Highway it's a left at a traffic light) or the next exit for US Rt 5/10 to downtown Greenfield. (It's a right exit) Both will take you to downtown Greenfield where you will take a right back onto Rt 2 W (Main St in Greenfield). Traffic is always pretty light going through downtown Greenfield so no worries and the bonus is you get to go through a real old school New England downtown where there is a co-op (Greenfield's Market), The People's Pint Brew Pub (which is awesome), a great beer store (Ryan and Casey Liquors) and lots of other local businesses and restaurants. The Rt 5/10 exit has more options for gas stations, drug stores etc. Hope this helps. See you there!Coming from Hartford for SS III i took 91 N to 90 W then to MA 7 N to Williamstown. Is it faster to stay on 91 and take RT 2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linclink Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 No King Sunny & no Taj Mahal...how about adding a full Richard Thompson acoustic set!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I hate to be a bummer, but the weather forecast is worsening. Bring your rain gear. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.70014807357586&lon=-73.20896846142455&site=all&smap=1#.VYsQSVI-Yg4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I don't know about the rest of you all, but I am not especially productive at work today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I don't know about the rest of you all, but I am not especially productive at work today.Ditto. I called it vacation brain, but we all know it's really Wilco brain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I'll be bringing these local Texas beers to Solid Sound if anyone would like to trade for their local craft beer or just help me drink them. Either way, they ain't going home with me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I hate to be a bummer, but the weather forecast is worsening. Bring your rain gear. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.70014807357586&lon=-73.20896846142455&site=all&smap=1#.VYsQSVI-Yg4 "If you don't like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes." Mark Twain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Coming from Hartford for SS III i took 91 N to 90 W then to MA 7 N to Williamstown. Is it faster to stay on 91 and take RT 2? Either way is about the same amount of time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twoshedsjackson Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 All packed & ready to hit the road tomorrow morning. I think we're going to make a stop in Williamstown to see the Van Gogh exhibit at the Clark museum.If any of you will be in North Adams tomorrow night, The Fantastic Negrito is playing outside. I caught his NPR tiny desk concert and liked it.Safe travels, everyone. See you there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris b Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Coming from Hartford for SS III i took 91 N to 90 W then to MA 7 N to Williamstown. Is it faster to stay on 91 and take RT 2? About the same as raspberryjam already posted, Rt 2 may have a little less traffic. Both are scenic, Rt 2 is a little more spectacular as you get close to N Adams if you are driving while it is light. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Radio broadcast of Friday night show. http://www.wfuv.org/content/fuv-live-solid-sound-2015 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 All packed & ready to hit the road tomorrow morning. I think we're going to make a stop in Williamstown to see the Van Gogh exhibit at the Clark museum.If any of you will be in North Adams tomorrow night, The Fantastic Negrito is playing outside. I caught his NPR tiny desk concert and liked it.Safe travels, everyone. See you there!Enjoy the show! Want to hear stories! Hope all is well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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