hinesleeco Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Searched and didn't see this discussed in detail anywhere, so I'll ask here: Currently, Wilco is listed as playing each day of the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, TN, in March. I'm guessing that they will only play one day or night there. Anyone have any solid information concerning Wilco at this festival? Also, does anyone know how ticketing will work for the Wilco show? Right now, the festival is selling Festival/Weekend passes with day passes on sale soon. I guess my question is will tickets be sold only for the Wilco show? If not, what is the pecking order to get into the Wilco show with only a day pass for example? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downisthenewup Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 My understanding is that you buy a day pass and have access to all of the shows. It's a first come first served basis though. So if the venue Wilco is playing in, The Tennessee Theatre, fills up before you get there, you're SOL. I'm considering making the drive from Nashville for this. Just waiting to see what other dates drop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 A day pass is just too expensive for one show. Though it would be super rad to camp in there all day to be up front. It's a beautiful space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 A day pass is just too expensive for one show. Though it would be super rad to camp in there all day to be up front. It's a beautiful space. How much are day passes expected to be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downisthenewup Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 How much are day passes expected to be?According to this site last year's were between $47.50 and $59.50. I saw another link that said the 2015 day passes were $45. This isn't like buying a day pass to Lolla or ACL... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 According to this site last year's were between $47.50 and $59.50. I saw another link that said the 2015 day passes were $45. This isn't like buying a day pass to Lolla or ACL... That seems worth it to see Wilco in a theater. Way cheaper than my Chicago Theatre tickets... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downisthenewup Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 That seems worth it to see Wilco in a theater. Way cheaper than my Chicago Theatre tickets...For sure. I'm flying up for the Saturday Winterlude show. Can't wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 According to this site last year's were between $47.50 and $59.50. I saw another link that said the 2015 day passes were $45. This isn't like buying a day pass to Lolla or ACL...Really... the prices I've seen so far have been $100+ for the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downisthenewup Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Really... the prices I've seen so far have been $100+ for the day.You can get basic GA day tickets for $59.50. They just announced the daily lineups this morning. Wilco plays Friday, March 24. Day passes on sale this Friday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Looks like a great line up -- nice too see all the great jazz musicians on the bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downisthenewup Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Wonder if any more dates will be added immediately following this festival? Glenn's playing the festival on Saturday... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Wonder if any more dates will be added immediately following this festival? Glenn's playing the festival on Saturday... and Sunday with On Filmore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downisthenewup Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 and Sunday with On Filmore.Good catch. Maybe Big Ears will wrap up that leg of the tour. Think they might show up on the Bonnaroo lineup tomorrow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pavlovsfrog Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Just announced today that Quindar was added to the lineup as well as a collaboration between Jeff Tweedy and Chikamorachi (Darin Gray and Chris Corsano) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AM_Nashville Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Does know the process for admitting various levels of tickets/badges for headline shows? Just wondering how likely it will be to see Wilco if you only have a GA ticket. I assume all other badge holders get in first? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Does know the process for admitting various levels of tickets/badges for headline shows? Just wondering how likely it will be to see Wilco if you only have a GA ticket. I assume all other badge holders get in first?That's a good question. I've got just a GA weekend pass but Wilco is my top priority. If I need to get something in addition to that to get a prime position for Wilco, I'd like to know about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pavlovsfrog Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 That's a good question. I've got just a GA weekend pass but Wilco is my top priority. If I need to get something in addition to that to get a prime position for Wilco, I'd like to know about it. The Premiere and VIP passes get you priority access to the venues. Otherwise you'll just need to get to the show early. I never had any trouble getting a spot for headliners at past Big Ears with a GA pass, but I haven't been since 2014. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 The Premiere and VIP passes get you priority access to the venues. Otherwise you'll just need to get to the show early. I never had any trouble getting a spot for headliners at past Big Ears with a GA pass, but I haven't been since 2014.Thank you for that info. I wonder if you can get a upgraded pass for just the Wilco show. I can't see paying double the festival admission price just to get priority access to the Wilco show. I'll check further on the website, but if anyone happens to know about the possibility of a VIP pass just for one show, I'd appreciate the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AM_Nashville Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Big Ears posted set times today, with WILCO headlining the Tennessee Theater at 8:30 PM on Friday night + Glenn, Nels and Jeff performing in various configurations throughout the day on Saturday and Mikael and Glenn on Sunday. Should be a pretty cool weekend. Is anyone going?! Check it out: http://lineup.bigearsfestival.com/events/2017/03/24/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Gah! the place Jeff is playing is awesome. Ugh, I need to go to this, but there's no way I can afford it.Fuck being an adult. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Big Ears posted set times today, with WILCO headlining the Tennessee Theater at 8:30 PM on Friday night + Glenn, Nels and Jeff performing in various configurations throughout the day on Saturday and Mikael and Glenn on Sunday. Should be a pretty cool weekend. Is anyone going?! Check it out: http://lineup.bigearsfestival.com/events/2017/03/24/I'm going and am really excited about it! With all the hubbub about the Solid Sound lineup reveal today this kind of got lost in the shuffle, but I'm very much looking forward to this weekend. I was able to find a cheap place on Airbnb and can drive from Norfolk, Virginia, so I'm coming solo and hoping to meet up with new friends. I know nothing about what to expect other than general recommendations from friends, so I'd love to hear from any of you who are going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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