tinnitus photography Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 lol. they were directly in front of me. that drummer's a tall SOB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 And she and the band were in the 15th row or so for "An Evening with Wilco" show in Concord, NH a few years back. Looking like they just stepped off the set of "Almost Famous". Was that the show right after the Mass MoCA benefit show? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadhse ma Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 And she and the band were in the 15th row or so for "An Evening with Wilco" show in Concord, NH a few years back. Looking like they just stepped off the set of "Almost Famous".Yep I was there seated a few rows ahead of them same side She wore a dress and boots.But I did not even notice her ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Anyone here have even the faintest idea when tickets will go on sale for SS 2015? Can past sale times be a good predictor for this next year's? My wife and I are planning to attend for the first time...would like to map it all out, maybe meet up with some VC'ers at the shows, etc. I am on the email list, but have received exactly squat as far as info goes.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clayton Kershaw Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yep I was there seated a few rows ahead of them same side She wore a dress and boots.But I did not even notice her ...I sat (more like stood) directly behind her. I'm pretty sure she had some hipster glasses on, but I do know that she wore a gold lame dress with fancy boots. I seem to recall late November for on sale and early in the year for a lineup. I'd love to see the format from this small fall run at Solid Sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 If memory serves it has generally been December or January. In the past they've offered a limited window for early bird purchases, then at least one other band of pricing. But the differences were not huge and in any event pale in comparison to the other expenses, like accommodations and travel. The problem will not be getting tickets to the festival but getting reservations where you want to stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clayton Kershaw Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The Holiday Inn conveniently located across the street is already off limits because spoiler text.But there are plenty places to hide at Mass MoCa. Be discreet and you'll be fine. In all honesty, I stayed at the Pittsfield Crowne Plaza. A bit of a drive (30 minutes), but worth checking into if there's nothing left in North Adams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Anyone here have even the faintest idea when tickets will go on sale for SS 2015? Can past sale times be a good predictor for this next year's? My wife and I are planning to attend for the first time...would like to map it all out, maybe meet up with some VC'ers at the shows, etc. I am on the email list, but have received exactly squat as far as info goes....Like Wilco Me says, make your plans. Getting festival tickets is the least of the problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 And be prepared--most of the closer hotels will be requiring a 3 or 4 night minimum stay and they WILL be jacking up their prices for the weekend. I honestly don't blame them--it's probably the biggest weekend of the year for them and they are in possessiion of a scarce commodity. I'm sure there will be lots of whining on here about how hard it is to get reservations and how expensive it is, but we just have to suck it up--it's a small town with limited hotel space. Some other options to explore are airbnb.com and vrbo.com. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yeah, I figured we would do either an airbnb deal or a hotel that is about 20-30 minutes away. Living in Florida, that's nothing to me. I know it seems like a lot in New England, I'm from there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Big expansion plans for MassMoCA, set to open in May 2017. Wonder what that means for any chance of a SS in '16? Which would be an "off" year anyway if they keep to an every other year rotation. Surprised no mention of SS in this article. http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2014/11/16/mass-moca-unveils-expansive-vision-for-future-including-artists-laurie-anderson-jenny-holzer-rauschenberg-bourgeois-james-turrell/oPu459PK72ZJUIYd15HmbL/story.html#comments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heart full of holes Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Here's a similar article from the Washington Post with brief mention of Wilco and a couple of photos by Zoran Orlic. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/mass-moca-to-become-countrys-largest-contemporary-art-museum/2014/11/15/fba7c816-6c0d-11e4-a31c-77759fc1eacc_story.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Here's a similar article from the Washington Post with brief mention of Wilco and a couple of photos by Zoran Orlic. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/mass-moca-to-become-countrys-largest-contemporary-art-museum/2014/11/15/fba7c816-6c0d-11e4-a31c-77759fc1eacc_story.html Does this mean that Laurie Anderson will be playing the next Solid Sound? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knotgreen Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Early Bird 3-day passes on sale Friday, 12/05 @ 10AM EST! $124 is the early bird price, and $50 for kids passes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Just saw this on FB and then checked my email and had a couple messages about it as well. So, looks like SS is about 1/2 the price of Lock'n. SS it is! Will have to meet up with some of you Wilco fanatics...haven't done that since I met suites here in F-L-A about a million years ago... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Countdown is on! 205 days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broken Foot Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Just got the Solid Sound email and.....that's my wife and daughter in the picture. Really cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Just got the Solid Sound email and.....that's my wife and daughter in the picture. Really cool!So cool!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twoshedsjackson Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 The early bird tickets have gone up in price by $25. I'm hoping this means they're reducing the number of tickets this year. I'd gladly pay a bit more to have a smaller crowd. Either way though, it's still a great price for a 3 day festival. Can't wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 The early bird tickets have gone up in price by $25. I'm hoping this means they're reducing the number of tickets this year. I'd gladly pay a bit more to have a smaller crowd. Either way though, it's still a great price for a 3 day festival. Can't wait! I said something similar in a conversation with friends yesterday. I think Wilco fans would pay more for the festival and it might yield as much or more revenue with less crowding. This festival is the best bargain going. Not only the music but also the amazing museum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 The early bird tickets have gone up in price by $25. I'm hoping this means they're reducing the number of tickets this year. I'd gladly pay a bit more to have a smaller crowd.I very much doubt they are looking to sell fewer tickets. I heard the promoter took a loss with the first SS. The 2013 had more people, but I still didn't find it too crowded. I had no issues at all with the size of the crowd. Perhaps we were spoiled with the first SS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I very much doubt they are looking to sell fewer tickets. I heard the promoter took a loss with the first SS. The 2013 had more people, but I still didn't find it too crowded. I had no issues at all with the size of the crowd. Perhaps we were spoiled with the first SSspoiled w/ the 1st two SSFs. it was definitely way more crowded for #3 (esp around the courtyard stage that the balcony overlooks...the one where The Blisters played) and i was pretty bummed that even my press pass wouldn't get me into the Hunter to catch even a minute of the Cline/Lage show. but was the event truly sold out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yes, SS 1 and 2 were both more of a "family affair" so to speak. But I don't remember having issues with the larger crowd at 3, but I see that there were. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I think they sold out the one day tickets for Saturday at SS3. Or maybe I just came to believe that because it was the only day that I found to be crowded out of SS2 and SS3. Raising the price to $124 makes great sense - still a bargain, with probably 2 Wilco shows, the side projects, several other bands that people will be interested in, reasonably-priced food, and entry into the museum for 3 days. The museum is the secret bonus, especially for kids. I remember walking out of one installation at SS2 that featured what appeared to be large poops, and one of my daughters said, "Dad, anything can be contemporary art." Right on! We talk as much about the art that we remember as the live shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 semi-related, but i don't feel like starting a new thread on it (at least not yet)... does anyone have an extra spot, lodging-wise? the timing of SSF is when we drop our kids off to summer camp, so my wife can't make it but i got the green light to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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