Cold as Gasoline Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I think a lot of people don't even know they sell tickets now OR they figure "why should I pay for a seat when I can sit on the lawn for free?" The problem with that logic is that you get what you pay for, and when you're searching the lawn for a postage-stamp sized piece of real-estate surrounded by drunk kids who aren't interested enough to actually listen to the show and can't see the stage anyway, you'll be saying "why didn't I buy a seat?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madcap Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 does anyone who's seen a show at the Petrillo during the taste remember how late they usually go? Seems like the other stage shuts down at 7:45, will that hold true for the Petrillo stage as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I must be really thick and out of it.. I had no idea these Taste shows, including Jeff are at the Petrilo. I mean what the fuck? I just assumed they would only sell tickets for shows at the Pritzger. I have a ticket through a friend, but this is really weird. It is long past time for them to completely tear down Petrillo and hold everything at Millennium. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I must be really thick and out of it.. I had no idea these Taste shows, including Jeff are at the Petrilo. I mean what the fuck? I just assumed they would only sell tickets for shows at the Pritzger. I have a ticket through a friend, but this is really weird. It is long past time for them to completely tear down Petrillo and hold everything at Millennium. LouieBI agree that soundwise it would be a lot better at Pritzker, but I think they probably need to keep Petrillo because Pritzker is just too big for most acts if it's a ticketed show. I suppose they could make the lawn free there and just ticket the seating area, but even then it might be too big for something that isn't Wilco? I don't know. As far as the time question, almost all outdoor shows in Chicago (unless there are extenuating circumstances or they have special permission) have to be over by 10. So I would imagine that the show will be able to go until then, depending on when it starts... (Edit: Just looked at my tickets and it says doors at 2:30 and showtime at 4. So Lucinda would presumably start around 5 and then TWEEDY would be from 6-whenever. So maybe 7:45 is a good guess for when the show would be over?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 The lawn at Petrillo is bigger than Pritzer I think, but I really don't know. I always used to defend Petrillo, but now that I am used to Prizger it is hard to go back. I attended Bluesfest and while it was fun, it isn't nearly as good a place to see anything as Millenium. Nothing hardly goes past 10, but with this show it will probably be over well before that. Now I actually want to see TWEEDY in a real theater. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleeinternets Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 When I saw Death Cab at Taste a couple of years ago the show was over by 8:00. I suspect the Tweedy show will end around then as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Taste of Chicago will be broadcast on the radio live: WXRT Chicago @93XRT 19mYour Home of the Free … Concerts at @TasteofChi2014! Live Broadcast on Sat w/ @JeffTweedy & @HappyWoman9 http://cbsloc.al/1kA70vd #TWEEDY "if you can’t make it to Grant Park, be sure to be listening as we broadcast Mr. Tweedy’s entire set LIVE starting at 5:20." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madcap Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 How long have the other shows been going? If Jeff is on at 5:20, I'm guessing the show will be over at 7:30? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Taste of Chicago will be broadcast on the radio live: WXRT Chicago @93XRT 19mYour Home of the Free … Concerts at @TasteofChi2014! Live Broadcast on Sat w/ @JeffTweedy & @HappyWoman9 http://cbsloc.al/1kA70vd #TWEEDY "if you can’t make it to Grant Park, be sure to be listening as we broadcast Mr. Tweedy’s entire set LIVE starting at 5:20."I am SO bummed that I have to work while this is going on! If someone figures out a way to capture the live stream PLEEEEEASE let me know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I recently found some blank tapes in my basement --- I thought of taping it, but I now I only have an old Sony boom-box - so I am not too sure how well it will turn out. I have a family function to attend, so now I will not be going to to the show anyway - so I might as well try it. I will be more than happy to send you a cassette ---- guess it will it be the master tape, too - since I have no way of dubbing tapes, anymore. I am SO bummed that I have to work while this is going on! If someone figures out a way to capture the live stream PLEEEEEASE let me know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 WXRT Chicago @93XRT 1h .@JeffTweedy joins us today at 2PM live in-studio for New Music Thursday & @TasteofChi2014 show preview Looks like Spencer will be there too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I recently found some blank tapes in my basement --- I thought of taping it, but I now I only have an old Sony boom-box - so I am not too sure how well it will turn out. I have a family function to attend, so now I will not be going to to the show anyway - so I might as well try it. I will be more than happy to send you a cassette ---- guess it will it be the master tape, too - since I have no way of dubbing tapes, anymore. Thank you, Calvino! If you are able to do it, I'll send you my address. I have a feeling this will be an especially good show since it's for the hometown crowd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 There are still tickets for tomorrow's show. Unfortunately the weather seems to be in question. But step right up. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Any chance they cancel/postpone this show? As it is, I'm sure attendance will be way down on account of the weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 i wondered that as well. 311 (and their twitter account) says all things are a go today but that it will be opening at 12 instead of 11. it looks pretty nasty up here, not sure by you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Can't imagine what the lawn is going look like - actually I guess I can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Oh,I just checked out Chicago weather online.Ugh. I hope it improves for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madcap Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Really glad I got a tickets for the sound opinions show in case tonight gets cancelled. Great weather all week and then garbage on Saturday of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopQuizKat Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Maybe I'm just being optimistic but the radar on my phone shows heavy rain now while the other storm cloud appears to be heading north of Chicago. I've been looking forward to this show for a while and drove in town thursday night to take in Chicago and taste before TWEEDY takes the stage needless to say I have a lot invested in this trip. Really hoping for a couple of rain free hours. I have high hopes for the hometown show and setlist. Looking forward to hearing the Suekierae songs again now that I've had time to let them simmer a bit. Rain or Shine Im stoked TWEEDY Via Chicago! Note: if the TB is Whipping Me is played I will be the man who stands up and screams woohoo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I just heard it's cancelled. Not sure if that's true yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopQuizKat Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 where'd you hear this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamaicaplain Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Looks right. Taco Joint food vendor says it's cancelled (Twitter) and a couple comments on Taste's FB page too. I'm bummed - came in from the East Coast for this... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopQuizKat Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Im having a serious case of denial. Drove up from STL. Anyone know what happens in case of cancellation? I've heard it's rained every year for Taste? Rescheduling or anything? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gewee Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 WGN reports taste is cancelled for today. Not sure if the show is cancelled as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 WXRT just confirmed no TWEEDY or Lucinda Williams show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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