Snaggle Von Swift Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Dashboard Confessional vs. The Get Up Kids is the only conflict that is driving me crazy. I will be seeing The Get Up Kids the night before... but it's STWHA on Saturday. If DC is actually Twin Forks covering DC songs, I will be watching The Get Up Kids though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OrangeJoe Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 You > cousin > cousins friend > cousins friends friend > keyboardist of the cure. I've played this game enough times to know how this one ends. I suggest buying a ticket for when this falls through. Def real. What a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifeparty Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Def real. What a night. Did you get to hang out with The Cure? Regardless, that is awesome that you had a great time man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeJoe Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Did you get to hang out with The Cure? Regardless, that is awesome that you had a great time man! I did my friend, a few people at riot fest, then back to their hotel until about 3am. Im on the left. Only 2 in this photo, but spent most of the night with rodger the keyboardist. pushbacktosquare, Snaggle Von Swift and knifeparty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I'm leaving after the Descendents on Saturday, so early, but not crazy early. Friday, I'll probably take off after Red City Radio. I know I used to talk shit about them, but you should seriously check out a bit of the National. I saw them earlier this year and it completely changed my mind about them. One of the best live shows I've ever seen. I'll be walking over to double door directly after if you want to meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Blue Meanies, Primus and The Cure. Sunday has a pretty awesome lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 i'll be at the chicago fest this weekend, also got my tickets for the mineral double door show this morning. super excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I know I used to talk shit about them, but you should seriously check out a bit of the National. I saw them earlier this year and it completely changed my mind about them. One of the best live shows I've ever seen. I'll be walking over to double door directly after if you want to meet up. how far is double door from the park? i didn't know it was in walking distance. then again, i don't really know anything about chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 how far is double door from the park? i didn't know it was in walking distance. then again, i don't really know anything about chicago. I walked it last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 how far is double door from the park? i didn't know it was in walking distance. then again, i don't really know anything about chicago.from the new north entrance it's 1.1 miles. Much more doable than last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I know I used to talk shit about them, but you should seriously check out a bit of the National. I saw them earlier this year and it completely changed my mind about them. One of the best live shows I've ever seen. I'll be walking over to double door directly after if you want to meet up. I've youtube'd a couple of their songs but I just can't get into it. I've already made arrangements to meet up with the person I'm selling my Sunday ticket to offsite (during the National's set), so I'll keep an eye out for you at the Double Door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 This is my tentative schedule, though it's changed about 15 times in the past day. (watch times don't account for travel between stages) Also most likely grabbing a ticket for the Mineral aftershow Saturday night. I am most likely going to take advantage of the Chicago Bike Rentals for the weekend (https://www.divvybikes.com/) The Get Up Kids aftershow is a bit far. (it's south of Humbolt and I am staying north of it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 This is my tentative schedule, though it's changed about 15 times in the past day. (watch times don't account for travel between stages) Also most likely grabbing a ticket for the Mineral aftershow Saturday night. I am most likely going to take advantage of the Chicago Bike Rentals for the weekend (https://www.divvybikes.com/) The Get Up Kids aftershow is a bit far. (it's south of Humbolt and I am staying north of it) if you have get up kids aftershow tickets you don't need, let me know. i'll trade mineral tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I am most likely going to take advantage of the Chicago Bike Rentals for the weekend (https://www.divvybikes.com/) The Get Up Kids aftershow is a bit far. (it's south of Humbolt and I am staying north of it) I wouldn't plan on being able to get a bike at the end of the night. Divvy will probably try to keep them well-stocked, but there are only two small racks by Humboldt Park, and potentially thousands of people in the market for one. You might want to consider catching the blue line train into the loop, switch to the Green line at Clark/Lake, and hop off at Ashland. That'll put you right by Bottom Lounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 they put up a more accurate map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Brendan Kelly added to Blue Meanies after show Sat night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I wouldn't plan on being able to get a bike at the end of the night. Divvy will probably try to keep them well-stocked, but there are only two small racks by Humboldt Park, and potentially thousands of people in the market for one. You might want to consider catching the blue line train into the loop, switch to the Green line at Clark/Lake, and hop off at Ashland. That'll put you right by Bottom Lounge. Thanks for that bit of info. I also just signed up for Uber and got a $30 credit, so that could definitely come in handy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thanks for that bit of info. I also just signed up for Uber and got a $30 credit, so that could definitely come in handy as well. Uber kinda sucks in Chicago. Lyft is much better/cheaper. Use 7DWXK5 to get $25 credit. (Which I can guarantee is worth more than $30 Uber credit). Or you know, use both! Snaggle Von Swift 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgdesign Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Riotfest screwed up and posted the last complete album in the series a day early. Cheap Trick- Heaven Tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140910/streeterville/smoking-e-cigarettes-banned-from-chicago-parks-beaches cigarettes/cigars/e-cigs banned in all chicago public parks effective immediately. including riot fest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140910/streeterville/smoking-e-cigarettes-banned-from-chicago-parks-beaches cigarettes/cigars/e-cigs banned in all chicago public parks effective immediately. including riot fest. Okay Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 don't shoot the messenger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Does anyone happen to have a Sunday ticket(s) or no plans to use their weekend pass for Sunday? I bought one-day passes for Saturday, and just went to grab Sunday and saw they've been sold out for awhile. Definitely didn't expect that, although it is probably the best day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 This is a super-random question but does anyone live close to Humboldt Park who is NOT going to Riot Fest that would be willing to watch my dog for a few hours on Sunday night? I'm going to be driving through Chicago on Sunday and in theory could stop to go see Blue Meanies and Cheap Trick but I'll have my dog with me and I obviously can't leave her in the car or bring her into the fest. Anyone willing to help a dude out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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