Lollapalooza Roll Call

[Bags]

Originally posted by sweetcell:
 i think it's totally walkable: 1.2 miles.

With three full days of standing and walking back and forth across Grant Park in the heat ahead, I would get a cab.

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by Bags:
     

Originally posted by sweetcell:
 i think it's totally walkable: 1.2 miles.

With three full days of standing and walking back and forth across Grant Park in the heat ahead, I would get a cab. [/b]

indeed, for some this is the way to go.
 
 however, last year i stayed 2.3 miles away from grant park and walked all three days, there and back.  plus i'd typically throw in a detour on my way home (after-parties, bars, etc).  just saying that it can be done    

[wml7]

Yeah, I'm sure it can be done but do you want to be all hot and sweaty once you get to the after party?  I think I'll cab it or take the EL because I want to catch as much of the show I can.

[Vas Deferens]

i'll be at the BSS afterparty and maybe The Whigs....

[walkonby]

Originally posted by sweetcell:
   

Originally posted by bearman:
  The House of Blues isn't horrible...it's not great (I prefer the Metro), but the sound can be pretty decent. In general, the House of Blues is very generic and if you've been to one of them, you've been to all of them really. But there are worse venues.

agreed, that's pretty much what i said.  i'd have the same measured reaction to them if they didn't take themselves so seriously.  don't try passing yourself off as morton's when you are in fact mcdonalds. [/b]

don't pass yourself as morton's, period.  boring staff, basic steaks, dark atmosphere to hide the lack of.  ruth's chris is better, but blt and charlie palmer make me creme brulee.

[gaaaaaaaaah]

Just out of curiosity, but how much do these festival trips generally cost if you include stuff like travel, tickets, lodging, food, etc?

[sweetcell]

$250    airfare
 $265    share of hotel (got corporate discount)
  $60    early bird ticket
 $300    food, drink, transpo, incidentals
 $875    TOTAL
 
 lolla is a relatively inexpensive festival for me, i suspect that last year's coachella ran me closer to $1500.
 
 it's decadent, i realize, but i'm at a stage in my life when i can afford it in terms of both money and time.  probably won't always be the case, so i'm taking advantage of it while i can.  music is what i spend my money on - festivals let me get it done and over with in one fell swoop    

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

At your age, you should probably be investing your money more wisely. It's not like you're 22.    [/b][/quote]

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  At your age, you should probably be investing your money more wisely. It's not like you're 22.    :p    

on the upside, i usually act like i'm 16... so spending like a 22-year-old is actually an improvement.
 
 thanks for your concern.  no worries, i'm also saving up.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

You should do as I did...have a sibling move to Seattle, and marry someone who's parents live in Chicago. Then you have free room and board for a multitude of things!
 
 

Originally posted by sweetcell:
   

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  At your age, you should probably be investing your money more wisely. It's not like you're 22.     :p    

on the upside, i usually act like i'm 16... so spending like a 22-year-old is actually an improvement.
 
 thanks for your concern.  no worries, i'm also saving up. [/b]

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Just curious on this for future reference...
 
 What is the price of a one day ticket for Lolla? And are kids free or reduced admission price?

[rich_WDC]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  Just curious on this for future reference...
 
 What is the price of a one day ticket for Lolla? And are kids free or reduced admission price?

$80/day  
 Kids 10 and under: free, w/ ticketed adult

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  You should do as I did...have a sibling move to Seattle, and marry someone who's parents live in Chicago. Then you have free room and board for a multitude of things!

last year i stayed with family in chicago - i doubt i spent $400 on the whole thing.  unfortunately that was not an option for me this year.
 
         

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  Just curious on this for future reference...
 
 What is the price of a one day ticket for Lolla? And are kids free or reduced admission price?

single day tix are $80 with no service charges if you choose print-at-home.  dunno about kids' tickets.  i'm sure the tots would have a blast at the kid's stage.  all sorts of rawk stahz show up there and make fools of themselves there.
 
 FYI, for those waffling: there are cheap tickets available on the lolla forum.  in the future if i don't get presale tickets, i'm holding off until a week or two before the event and scavenge there.
 
 UPDATE: add $16 to my budget for this trip... i'm seeing The Dark Knight at the navy pier IMAX on thursday.  most of the showings (1pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10pm) aren't sold out yet, but all the good center seats are gone - navy pier lets you select your seats, cool.  if interested, i wouldn't wait too long before booking a ticket.

[wml7]

Weather looks to be good so far for this coming week.

[anarchist]

i was almost going to go, but this yrs line up does not look that good.  saturday is kind of lame.  i would not even stay until the end on sunday.