***HullabaLou Festival - Louisville, KY 7/23-7/25***

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Finally the boys are coming to Churchill Downs! Haha FTW! :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce :bounce

http://www.hullabaloufest.com/

[kfpoling]

that's a great lineup... I may have to go :D

[BigEyedUofLFish]

DMB, Zac Brown Band, Government Mule, Black Crowes, Kenny Chesney, Bon Jovi, Doobie Brothers, Jason Aldean, Al Green, Dwight Yoakam, Loretta Lyn, Kansas.....

Pretty good lineup for an inaugural event. It's about time Louisville starts pulling big acts away from Indy, Cincy, and Nashville.

[canes101190]

Holy shit. A festival at Churchill Downs? Yes please.

[jason41]

Wooo-freakin'-hooo!

It's about time they play there :cool

[arizonalovesyou]

I may have to go.

[anklebunker]

Hopefully that'll mean a Nashville date on the 23rd or 24th!

[FunkyTeaParty41]

Deer creek July 30th, 31st?

[thehammer316]

I see a vacation coming around this week. This looks dope! Jus saw the Doobies at Wanee, they were so good. The lawn was absolutely rockin!!! This looks fun for all ages. I just shot an email to all my friends to see if there is interest.

[joshizzle3]

nice! i probably won't make it out, but looks like a not bad lineup at all!

[Xavid]

I just booked my hotel room - Hilton Garden Inn is a mile away, at the end of Central Ave, and they will likely have a shuttle. 118 per night if booked online. I live about 25 minutes away, but who wants to drive after an all day festivus? I wonder if they will sell any seats, or all general admission? I know there are VIP packages that will be available, but for $$$$$$$. Looking forward to some great guest appearances, i.e. Gov't Mule. The "Pre-sale" starts tomorrow at 5 pm per Ticketmaster.

[sgarland]

:hump:hump

[deshong1485]

I'll definitely be there Sunday if for not the whole festival! :bounce

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Deer creek July 30th, 31st?

That's what I'm thinking. Probably make a couple stops at Riverbend and Cuyahoga during the week.

[warhawkDMB30]

This could, by far, be the highlight of my summer!!! I am DEFINITELY going.

[warhawkDMB30]

I just booked my hotel room - Hilton Garden Inn is a mile away, at the end of Central Ave, and they will likely have a shuttle. 118 per night if booked online. I live about 25 minutes away, but who wants to drive after an all day festivus? I wonder if they will sell any seats, or all general admission? I know there are VIP packages that will be available, but for $$$$$$$. Looking forward to some great guest appearances, i.e. Gov't Mule. The "Pre-sale" starts tomorrow at 5 pm per Ticketmaster.

Do you know if they have camping or anything there too? Or is it pretty much Hotels and stuff?

[deshong1485]

That's what I'm thinking. Probably make a couple stops at Riverbend and Cuyahoga during the week.

:thumbsup

[deshong1485]

Do you know if they have camping or anything there too? Or is it pretty much Hotels and stuff?

I am trying to find out the same thing. If I come across something I will post it!

[midwestdmb]

Do you know if they have camping or anything there too? Or is it pretty much Hotels and stuff?

The official festival website lists 3 choices for nearby campgrounds, but all 3 are 15-20 min away i think...which is still close, but not sure if you'd be sober or not. :evil I booked the Ramada 1.5 miles away for $101.99. There are cheaper ones out there though. Some have already jacked up their prices to $170 and up. The word is spreading.

[midwestdmb]

I just booked my hotel room - Hilton Garden Inn is a mile away, at the end of Central Ave, and they will likely have a shuttle. 118 per night if booked online. I live about 25 minutes away, but who wants to drive after an all day festivus? I wonder if they will sell any seats, or all general admission? I know there are VIP packages that will be available, but for $$$$$$$. Looking forward to some great guest appearances, i.e. Gov't Mule. The "Pre-sale" starts tomorrow at 5 pm per Ticketmaster.

I can't find any info on the DMB Sunday pre-sale passoword. Bon Jovi and Chesney have updated info on their web sites for their pass words, but I can't find anyting about DMB. I called ticketmaster and they don't know either.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

The official festival website lists 3 choices for nearby campgrounds, but all 3 are 15-20 min away i think...which is still close, but not sure if you'd be sober or not. :evil I booked the Ramada 1.5 miles away for $101.99. There are cheaper ones out there though. Some have already jacked up their prices to $170 and up. The word is spreading.

I'd have no idea where the campgrounds would be? I've lived here all my life and the closest true campgrounds are outside of Louisville in the surrounding towns. Since this festival will be so big, they might convert a park or two into a campground. Your safest bet however would be to book a hotel room. I would also try to get further away from Churchill and more towards downtown. The surrounding areas around the track aren't really the greatest and there isn't a whole lot to do. However, there's plenty to do around the downtown and bardstown road (highlands) areas.

[midwestdmb]

I'd have no idea where the campgrounds would be? I've lived here all my life and the closest true campgrounds are outside of Louisville in the surrounding towns. Since this festival will be so big, they might convert a park or two into a campground. Your safest bet however would be to book a hotel room. I would also try to get further away from Churchill and more towards downtown. The surrounding areas around the track aren't really the greatest and there isn't a whole lot to do. However, there's plenty to do around the downtown and bardstown road (highlands) areas.

Campsites are listed here: http://www.hullabaloufest.com/hullabalou/info/travel

FYI: Don't book through their hotel link. Prices are $125 and $129. You can find hotels much cheaper.

[theniz31]

I am trying to find out the same thing. If I come across something I will post it!
Hey guys, i found all kinds of camping stuff.
Theres 2 KOA's withing a few minutes there.
Charlestown State Park
(DNR run, but still, its ground to camp)
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=louisville+camping&gl=us&hl=en&cd=26&ei=GYIVS6OVLpe0MOKwxPoB&ie=UTF8&view=map&cid=7964109868620533385&iwloc=A&ved=0CA4QpQY&sa=X
This is KOA
I just called and its about $35 a night, but thats one site, one vehicle, 2 people only allowed in. which is a little steep for my blood.
But its also only like 5 minutes away
http://www.koa.com/where/ky/17138/
http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=16883450429963982028&q=louisville+camping&gl=us&hl=en&cd=8&cad=src:pplink,view:text&ei=P4EVS6PQKaWWNZbyvOoB
This is another.
http://www.koa.com/where/ky/17131/
KOA's are too homely for me.
This is a shady little place which is really trippin my trigger.
I called, no answer.
less than 4 miles from the venue.
http://www.yellowpages.com/info-24680332/Park-Pine-Crest
Everything else i found looks a little outta range.
But im going for sure.
And I got a caravan makin the trip! ALL THREE DAYS!!!!!!!

[theniz31]

This is major high hopes, but imagine this. BigEyed posted it. But this gave me chills, cause if it happens, im knockin it out. for sure.
Fri/Sat/Sun-HullabaLou
Tues-Riverbend
Wed-Cuyahoga
Fri/Sat-Deer Creek.
SICKNESS.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

This is major high hopes, but imagine this. BigEyed posted it. But this gave me chills, cause if it happens, im knockin it out. for sure.
Fri/Sat/Sun-HullabaLou
Tues-Riverbend
Wed-Cuyahoga
Fri/Sat-Deer Creek.
SICKNESS.

I'm supposed to go on vacation a couple weeks before but I might cancel those plans and make this road trip. This would be incredible.

[Xavid]

Pre sale password that worked for me was CHESNEY.

[Xavid]

Do you know if they have camping or anything there too? Or is it pretty much Hotels and stuff?
They list some campgrounds on the Hullabalou site (I think I saw that), but they are not at, or even very close, to the Downs as I recall.

[allin1]

how do you get in on the presale with ticketmaster?? when you search for tix it asks promo code. any help is appreciated. thanks.

[Xavid]

how do you get in on the presale with ticketmaster?? when you search for tix it asks promo code. any help is appreciated. thanks.
Look up two posts and you will see that "Chesney" works.

I'll bet "Matthews" works as well, but use "Chesney" even if you don't like him.

[eggsrsweet]

being that chesney is at the fest, i take it we'll see "i'm alive". possibly full band.

[Xavid]

being that chesney is at the fest, i take it we'll see "i'm alive". possibly full band.
They are on different days, but who knows?

[bigeyedfish65]

Just booked a hotel for the 23rd-26th a mile and a hlaf away at Quality Inn. $98 a night for anyone who is interested!
Cant wait!!!
I pulled up 1st row in the VIP presale for Sunday. Too bad I dont have the money for those tickets!

[eggsrsweet]

They are on different days, but who knows?

Ohhh... I didn't notice that. Anyways, now that the first (American) tour date has come out for next year, when exactly do the other dates begin to trickle out. My memory escapes me as to when they usually are announced. I really want to start planning a trip to SPAC for next year too.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Talked to a person involved with the festival. Can't say much about it but I can say that they won't be playing Riverbend anytime around Louisville.

[Priceofacoketer]

Whatup all..I'm a Louisvillian as well. Pumped to get a 2nd show in 3 years here in the Ville'. The shows end at 11 each night, so if your heading out afterwards theres a few different spots that'll be phat. The clubs are mainly downtown, DJ's and such. The more laid back scene is The Highlands(5 minutes from downtown). Lots of bars within walking distance..bands, real cool. If you want some good eats, Frankfurt Ave. Indian, Italian, 4 star, lots of good stuff..

[midwestdmb]

Just got my pre-sale tix. Section D11, Row K. Password "CHESNEY" worked.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

D11 also! Got 8 tickets last night. I think we are in row G or H.

[midwestdmb]

D11 also! Got 8 tickets last night. I think we are in row G or H.

Nice, I tried last night but my computer wouldn't load ticketmaster all the way so I had to wait until I came into work. i was pumped to get on the dirt track because the offical festival website shows the $95 range as in the grand stands only.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Nice, I tried last night but my computer wouldn't load ticketmaster all the way so I had to wait until I came into work. i was pumped to get on the dirt track because the offical festival website shows the $95 range as in the grand stands only.

Yeah I was happy to get on the dirt too. When I saw the Police a couple years back I was in the stands and the view was horrible.

[warhawkDMB30]

Pre sale password that worked for me was CHESNEY.

This is for this Sunday's presale????

And Also, KUDOS to all of those looking up the hotel options...

If anyone is staying in a certain hotel, we should all definitely meet up!!!

[warhawkDMB30]

Just booked a hotel for the 23rd-26th a mile and a hlaf away at Quality Inn. $98 a night for anyone who is interested!
Cant wait!!!
I pulled up 1st row in the VIP presale for Sunday. Too bad I dont have the money for those tickets!

Do you have a link for this hotel?

[bigeyedfish65]

Here is a link for the Quality Inn. Its just over 2 miles away.
Quality Inn (http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-louisville-kentucky-KY109?sid=8O04g.5_gphgYo5g.8&sarea=85837&sname=Louisville&sstate=KY&scountry=US&sradius=40.22&slat=38.2553&slon=-85.7569&schain=A&exp=&scity=Louisville&sort=&type=&month=7&day=23&depart_month=7&depart_day=26&nroom=1&nadult1=2&nchild1=0&nadult2=1&nchild2=0&nadult3=1&nchild3=0&nadult4=1&nchild4=0&nadult5=1&nchild5=0)

[jason41]

Hmmm...$160 or $95 tickets :confused

I personally think they'll play Deer Creek the Friday and Saturday before the festival, which kind of sucks because I want to go to all three days. Here's hoping I'm wrong though :thumbsup

[warhawkDMB30]

Here is a link for the Quality Inn. Its just over 2 miles away.
Quality Inn (http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-louisville-kentucky-KY109?sid=8O04g.5_gphgYo5g.8&sarea=85837&sname=Louisville&sstate=KY&scountry=US&sradius=40.22&slat=38.2553&slon=-85.7569&schain=A&exp=&scity=Louisville&sort=&type=&month=7&day=23&depart_month=7&depart_day=26&nroom=1&nadult1=2&nchild1=0&nadult2=1&nchild2=0&nadult3=1&nchild3=0&nadult4=1&nchild4=0&nadult5=1&nchild5=0)

AWESOME! Thanks dude!

[jhinds76]

Hmmm...$160 or $95 tickets :confused

I personally think they'll play Deer Creek the Friday and Saturday before the festival, which kind of sucks because I want to go to all three days. Here's hoping I'm wrong though :thumbsup

I posted this in another thread but the Conrad is booked the Thursday through Sunday so I am guessing 23rd and 24th are DC days!!!

[BigEyedUofLFish]

I posted this in another thread but the Conrad is booked the Thursday through Sunday so I am guessing 23rd and 24th are DC days!!!

Is that where the band stays? If so :thumbsup

[jhinds76]

Is that where the band stays? If so :thumbsup

Yes Sir...

[Xavid]

This is for this Sunday's presale????

And Also, KUDOS to all of those looking up the hotel options...

If anyone is staying in a certain hotel, we should all definitely meet up!!!

Yes, "Chesney" works for all days.

The Hilton Garden Inn was 118 per night (internet on expedia only - the best rates if you call or go to their site are 180, even with AAA). It is 1 and 1/3 miles away, right at the end of Central Ave - which should be a safe walk after the show as a million cars and pedestrians will be filing out down that road. They also told me that they would almost certainly have a free shuttle, and that parrking there for occupants is free.

[jason41]

I posted this in another thread but the Conrad is booked the Thursday through Sunday so I am guessing 23rd and 24th are DC days!!!

Damn :shrug

[theniz31]

Damn :shrug
Youre tellin me, I dropped $400 on HullabaLou 3 day tickets before I knew about the Conrad being booked.
Not. A. Happy. Camper.

[jason41]

Youre tellin me, I dropped $400 on HullabaLou 3 day tickets before I knew about the Conrad being booked.
Not. A. Happy. Camper.

That really sucks, but you could probably sell the individual days. I'd bet anything Saturday is going to sell out quick. I really want to go to the whole festival, so I hope the DC dates fall on another weekend, too.

[jason41]

I snagged some decent D3 seats for the DMB show :thumbsup

[theniz31]

That really sucks, but you could probably sell the individual days. I'd bet anything Saturday is going to sell out quick. I really want to go to the whole festival, so I hope the DC dates fall on another weekend, too.
Yeah, im just hoping its not a single ticket, 3 day pass ya know?
Saturdays gonna sell like hot cakes with heart throb city being there, ha. surprisingly enough, thats not the reason im going hahaha.
Lets cross our fingers its the following!

[BigEyedUofLFish]

I snagged some decent D3 seats for the DMB show :thumbsup

:thumbsup

[jason41]

Yeah, im just hoping its not a single ticket, 3 day pass ya know?
Saturdays gonna sell like hot cakes with heart throb city being there, ha. surprisingly enough, thats not the reason im going hahaha.
Lets cross our fingers its the following!

Here's hoping! I'd like to go to the first 2 nights. HullabaLou and Deer Creek on back to back weekends would be great!

[jason41]

:thumbsup

I couldn't bring myself to pay for the $160 ones :lol

[sgarland]

dumb question...where are these tix on sale at?

edit...nm haha

[Bob Dylan]

I posted this in another thread but the Conrad is booked the Thursday through Sunday so I am guessing 23rd and 24th are DC days!!!

Brickyard 400 July 25, 2010.;)

[awacsmye3]

D6 Row H W00t! Now only 8 months to wait :eek

[jason41]

dumb question...where are these tix on sale at?

edit...nm haha

Which seats did you buy man?

[jason41]

Brickyard 400 July 25, 2010.;)

:D

Hopefully this is the reason for the booking! Deer Creek needs to be in early June :thumbsup

[grace77]

:D

Hopefully this is the reason for the booking! Deer Creek needs to be in early June :thumbsup
Deer Creek will be July 30 &31.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Deer Creek will be July 30 &31.

You know something we don't? :ggoat :hump

[jason41]

Deer Creek will be July 30 &31.

You know something we don't? :ggoat :hump

:thumbsup

Please fill us in ;)

[Tak_a_Tak]

I snagged some decent D3 seats for the DMB show :thumbsup

I'll be over in section D2.

:)

[theniz31]

Deer Creek will be July 30 &31.
Grace, If you are right, I will find you at DC and make you my new best friend.
Because Ive purchased tickets already for the 3 days of HullabaLou Festival, and was NOT about to miss DC for it.
(hits knees and starts praying that DMB is in DC July 30th and 31st!!!!!)

[BigEyedUofLFish]

They just released more locations for the 3D concert. The theater on Hurstbourne Lane is now on the list.

http://www.inconcert3d.com/

[jason41]

I'll be over in section D2.

:)

Sweet :thumbsup I'll be in seats 1-2, so if you have a high seat number we could be close.

[jason41]

They just released more locations for the 3D concert. The theater on Hurstbourne Lane is now on the list.

http://www.inconcert3d.com/

:thumbsup

Anyone else going? I'll be there Saturday after the Indiana/Kentucky game.

[Tak_a_Tak]

:thumbsup

Anyone else going? I'll be there Saturday after the Indiana/Kentucky game.

I'm not sure how wide the sections are by my seats are seats 12-18.



:cool

[jason41]

I'm not sure how wide the sections are by my seats are seats 12-18.



:cool

Wow, you're coming with a whole crew :thumbsup The seating chart they put up is crap...you can't really tell much of anything from it.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

:thumbsup

Anyone else going? I'll be there Saturday after the Indiana/Kentucky game.

I'm heading up to Bloomington this weekend to see my girlfriend so I'm not planning on going until Monday or Tuesday. I've got a bunch of friends heading up there tonight including quite a few DMB virgins.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Wow, you're coming with a whole crew :thumbsup The seating chart they put up is crap...you can't really tell much of anything from it.

Yeah the seating chart is horrible. My buddy designed the website and I'm going to try and get a better seating chart from him.

[jason41]

I'm heading up to Bloomington this weekend to see my girlfriend so I'm not planning on going until Monday or Tuesday. I've got a bunch of friends heading up there tonight including quite a few DMB virgins.

I really enjoyed the 3d experience :thumbsup There were only 2 other people in the theater though besides us :lol

[jason41]

Yeah the seating chart is horrible. My buddy designed the website and I'm going to try and get a better seating chart from him.

The seating chart on the website is pretty good, although it doesn't give you any numbers/rows/etc. (at least it didn't the last time I looked). The Ticketmaster seating chart is garbage though :thumbsdow

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Going tomorrow to see the 3D show. Can't friggin wait.

[Tak_a_Tak]

Wow, you're coming with a whole crew :thumbsup The seating chart they put up is crap...you can't really tell much of anything from it.

Really, I think I'm the only one driving down, the rest of the group live in the area. Free room and board for me!!

:)

[jason41]

Going tomorrow to see the 3D show. Can't friggin wait.

Stonybrook? How many people were in there? There were only 4 total people when I went on Saturday :lol

[jason41]

Really, I think I'm the only one driving down, the rest of the group live in the area. Free room and board for me!!

:)

:thumbsup to the bolded!

[BigEyedUofLFish]

There was about 10 people at the 10pm show last night. Besides Carter's drums being turned down a little too much, the show was awesome. Really liked Ben Harper and the Gogol Bordello even though they were completely insane.

[jason41]

There was about 10 people at the 10pm show last night. Besides Carter's drums being turned down a little too much, the show was awesome. Really liked Ben Harper and the Gogol Bordello even though they were completely insane.

My only complaint was with Carter, too. I wish they would have included something where he goes nuts...like a Two Step solo. I dug Gogol Bordello, too. They were freakin' nuts, but I liked their music. Apparently they play a lot of festivals, so I'd like to see them added to the HullabaLou lineup :thumbsup

[Doofie27]

Hey folks!
My girlfriend has family in lexington, so this gives us the perfect excuse to come catch this festival in its first year. Also, any recommendations for things to do in Kentucky for when we do eventually visit? like i said, this is the perfect excuse to catch another DMB show before the Gorge, so please offer words of encouragement :D Thanks!

[Xavid]

Hey folks!
My girlfriend has family in lexington, so this gives us the perfect excuse to come catch this festival in its first year. Also, any recommendations for things to do in Kentucky for when we do eventually visit? like i said, this is the perfect excuse to catch another DMB show before the Gorge, so please offer words of encouragement :D Thanks!

Make your own blown glass art at Glassworks on Market St., visit the Louisville Slugger Museum, check out a baseball game at Slugger Field, find some fossils at the Falls of the Ohio state park, shop/eat/party along the eclectic Bardstown road, eat at Lynn's Paradise Cafe. The Speed Art Museum, Derby Museum, Ali Center, the Arms Museum and the Science Museum are all worthwhile, depending on what you are in to. The Louisville Zoo is an excellent zoo imo. Take a walk along some of Old Louisville's streets and in Cherokee Park to see some great architecture. Great pizza and music at Clifton's on Frankfurt Ave. The Back Door bar on Bardstown is a good dirty bar.

[davidhamrick10]

There was about 10 people at the 10pm show last night. Besides Carter's drums being turned down a little too much, the show was awesome. Really liked Ben Harper and the Gogol Bordello even though they were completely insane.
nice avatar!

[stxfootball]

Make your own blown glass art at Glassworks on Market St., visit the Louisville Slugger Museum, check out a baseball game at Slugger Field, find some fossils at the Falls of the Ohio state park, shop/eat/party along the eclectic Bardstown road, eat at Lynn's Paradise Cafe. The Speed Art Museum, Derby Museum, Ali Center, the Arms Museum and the Science Museum are all worthwhile, depending on what you are in to. The Louisville Zoo is an excellent zoo imo. Take a walk along some of Old Louisville's streets and in Cherokee Park to see some great architecture. Great pizza and music at Clifton's on Frankfurt Ave. The Back Door bar on Bardstown is a good dirty bar.

You can also do the Bourbon Trail

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Make your own blown glass art at Glassworks on Market St., visit the Louisville Slugger Museum, check out a baseball game at Slugger Field, find some fossils at the Falls of the Ohio state park, shop/eat/party along the eclectic Bardstown road, eat at Lynn's Paradise Cafe. The Speed Art Museum, Derby Museum, Ali Center, the Arms Museum and the Science Museum are all worthwhile, depending on what you are in to. The Louisville Zoo is an excellent zoo imo. Take a walk along some of Old Louisville's streets and in Cherokee Park to see some great architecture. Great pizza and music at Clifton's on Frankfurt Ave. The Back Door bar on Bardstown is a good dirty bar.

:thumbsup Especially Bardstown Road.

Thanks DavidHamrick. Your avatar is pretty sweet too. Never seen you on here before. Stxfootball, what year did you graduate? 03 here.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

DavidHamrick, also noticed your YEM sig. Did you get a chance to see Phish when they came around here? I saw them up in Cincy a couple weeks ago for my first show and they kicked some serious ass.

[gomocs10]

me and a few buddies are making the trip from chattanooga...cant wait for july 25!!!

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Making the trip down from Illinois...already counting down the days.
Anyone camping at the KOA in Clarksville?

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Making the trip down from Illinois...already counting down the days.
Anyone camping at the KOA in Clarksville?

That's pretty sweet. I had no idea there was a KOA campground up in Clarksville.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

That's pretty sweet. I had no idea there was a KOA campground up in Clarksville.


Yea there was a link on the festival website. Not a bad deal eaither. 7 miles from the venue with showers and electricity for like $30 a night. Can't beat it.

[jason41]

That's pretty sweet. I had no idea there was a KOA campground up in Clarksville.

I would call it Jeffersonville...it's near the old Colgate plant and really close to Derby Dinner Playhouse. I've never been there, but I drove by there earlier today :thumbsup

[gomocs10]

a little deer creek/riverbend run prior to churchill downs would be sick!!

[BigEyedUofLFish]

I'm hoping Deer Creek is the next weekend after the Ville. Either way though and I would be happy.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

What other shows is everyone hoping to hit this year? I dont live in the Louisville area so I'm not a Deer Creek or Riverbend guy but I am hoping to make it to the Alpine stand (went in 08 and it was so awesome) as well as the Maryland Heights,MO and Chicago area shows.

[Xavid]

a little deer creek/riverbend run prior to churchill downs would be sick!!

I'm hoping Deer Creek is the next weekend after the Ville. Either way though and I would be happy.

I know it wont happen because it makes no sense, but I would love an early june Riverbend, then the HullaLou, follwed by a September Deer Creek. This would spread out my fun, and I love the cooler temps.

[morecornbread!!]

How bout they come to Nashville the 24th, then festival the 25th, then deer creek 27th-29th? That would be so awesome

[mrpeters]

I'm hoping Deer Creek is the next weekend after the Ville. Either way though and I would be happy.

not gonna happen

about a month before, maybe

jesus christ tickets are outrageous for this

hopefully DMB offers VIP seating. Im not paying 300 on ticketmaster for it.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

jesus christ tickets are outrageous for this

hopefully DMB offers VIP seating. Im not paying 300 on ticketmaster for it.

They weren't bad if you purchased them right at the beginning (early december). We got our 3 night passes for $160 plas tax. I can't believe the price has risen that much.:shrug

[gomocs10]

section d5 row c..should be sick!!! where are everyone else's seats?

[ComNDanceWithMe]

section d5 row c..should be sick!!! where are everyone else's seats?

We bought the $160 3 day passes so we are in the General admission seating in the grandstand. It looks to me from the website and seating chart that it is going to be a race to see who gets to the best spots in GA. Im glad DMB is playing Sunday so that I get two days to plan on the best way to get good seats in the section.

It also looks like we are as far away from the stage as possible :BANG

[deshong1485]

We bought the $160 3 day passes so we are in the General admission seating in the grandstand. It looks to me from the website and seating chart that it is going to be a race to see who gets to the best spots in GA. Im glad DMB is playing Sunday so that I get two days to plan on the best way to get good seats in the section.

It also looks like we are as far away from the stage as possible :BANG

I just noticed that myself. Very awkward placement for those of us who will have general admission tickets. I guess I'll be getting there early on Sunday to make sure I can at least see the damn stage!

[Xavid]

The seating set up is awful, and will get a lot of complaints. You could easily have gotten center front seats if you wanted to pay about 1000 bucks for a 3 day VIP. If you paid the 280 or so for a one day VIP, you got the front section , but way on the left or right of the stage. Anything else puts you far away, and especially for GA - where you are put in the Grandstands WAY off to the side. Better hope for good jumbotrons. They need to do it like Jazzfest in New Orleans - make it all General Admission, keep everything in the infield, have more interesting acts, have local food/restaurant vendors instead of the usual corn dogs and nacho chips....I want to run this thing! :D

[ComNDanceWithMe]

The seating set up is awful, and will get a lot of complaints. You could easily have gotten center front seats if you wanted to pay about 1000 bucks for a 3 day VIP. If you paid the 280 or so for a one day VIP, you got the front section , but way on the left or right of the stage. Anything else puts you far away, and especially for GA - where you are put in the Grandstands WAY off to the side. Better hope for good jumbotrons. They need to do it like Jazzfest in New Orleans - make it all General Admission, keep everything in the infield, have more interesting acts, have local food/restaurant vendors instead of the usual corn dogs and nacho chips....I want to run this thing! :D

You have my full support! :thumbsup

[bannar7]

Rough lineup IMO

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Rough lineup IMO

It has its ups and downs

DMB and Steve Miller Band will be fun for sure

Govt' Mule and the Black Crows will be solid too. I also go with my family to see Kenny Chesney every summer and he isn't doing a summer tour this year so it give my brother and I a chance to keep the tradition going. I am also excited to see the Zac Brown Band.

Bon jovi? Ehhhh :shrug

[BigEyedUofLFish]

DMB, Zac Brown Band, Black Crowes, and Steve Miller Band in one night is a very solid lineup.

[jason41]

DMB, Zac Brown Band, Black Crowes, and Steve Miller Band in one night is a very solid lineup.

:thumbsup

There's also one more act on the main stage to be announced.

[Auzz76]

So is it gonna be worth it to hit this up? Because I dont wanna drop this much cash on a show I am not gonna enjoy because of the seating

[jason41]

So is it gonna be worth it to hit this up? Because I dont wanna drop this much cash on a show I am not gonna enjoy because of the seating

If you like the other acts on Sunday, I'd say it would be worth it. Churchill Downs is a beautiful place and I'm glad the band finally is making their way to the famous track after a couple years of rumors :thumbsup

[IshamCD]

I was told by a friend and the ticketmaster lady that sitting in the 100's would be better than sitting on the sides down on the track. Anyone been to a show here before? I ended up in 122 in the front row. I think I did ok.

Also, for all the Kenny Chesney comments, not a huge fan but I did see him live last year and the year before with a group of people, its really not a bad show. Not a lot of intriguing artistic value (ha) but they put on one hell of an entertaining show. I will say you don't go to a Chesney show to mellow out and get in touch with your "inner soul" haha, its more of karaoke on major steroids.

[jason41]

I was told by a friend and the ticketmaster lady that sitting in the 100's would be better than sitting on the sides down on the track. Anyone been to a show here before? I ended up in 122 in the front row. I think I did ok.

Also, for all the Kenny Chesney comments, not a huge fan but I did see him live last year and the year before with a group of people, its really not a bad show. Not a lot of intriguing artistic value (ha) but they put on one hell of an entertaining show. I will say you don't go to a Chesney show to mellow out and get in touch with your "inner soul" haha, its more of karaoke on major steroids.

I agree with the comments about Chesney. I think he puts on a pretty good show, but I know what you mean about artistic value :lol

I'd say there's an outside chance of Dave coming out and playing I'm Alive with Chesney...that is if the band is off the 24th, which I highly doubt they will be, but you never know.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

As far as Kenny Chesney goes...you are spot on in saying that he puts on a good show. The guys has been a touring monster for the last few summers. He is taking this summer off except for a few festival stops, so I could see his shows this coming summers shows being even more amped up due to the lack of performances. Should be another good show.

[jason41]

As far as Kenny Chesney goes...you are spot on in saying that he puts on a good show. The guys has been a touring monster for the last few summers. He is taking this summer off except for a few festival stops, so I could see his shows this coming summers shows being even more amped up due to the lack of performances. Should be another good show.

:thumbsup

Very good point. I plan on going to see him on Saturday...as long as DMB isn't somewhere in the area on the 24th.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

He is taking this summer off except for a few festival stops, so I could see his shows this coming summers shows being even more amped up due to the lack of performances. Should be another good show.

wow, i should really lay off the sauce while typing on this forum...or at least proofread

[BigEyedUofLFish]

[QUOTE=IshamCD;10567006]I was told by a friend and the ticketmaster lady that sitting in the 100's would be better than sitting on the sides down on the track. Anyone been to a show here before? I ended up in 122 in the front row. I think I did ok.QUOTE]

Saw the Police a couple years back at Churchill. I was dead center with the stage but one of the last rows back and I would have to say they were better seats than the sides along the track. CD is not designed very well for concerts so the side views look to be horrible. I feel sorry for the people with general admission tickets.

Jason41 do you go to IU? I live here in Louisville but make the trip up to IU almost every weekend to see my girlfriend. I love IU's campus and Bloomington in general. Thinking about going to grad school up there if I can get over the insane tuition prices :BANG

**nevermind, just saw where you have the Derby City listed as your location. Helps to read sometimes...

[ComNDanceWithMe]

I feel sorry for the people with general admission tickets[/B].

Yeah, Im starting to regret my decision of buying the general admission seats. The only good thing I can think of is that I'm going to have 2 nights before DMB to allow me to scope out the best spots and how early I will have to make it to the stage on Sunday to get a good spot if there are any. And you really cant beat 50+ concerts for $160.

[jason41]

Jason41 do you go to IU? I live here in Louisville but make the trip up to IU almost every weekend to see my girlfriend. I love IU's campus and Bloomington in general. Thinking about going to grad school up there if I can get over the insane tuition prices :BANG

**nevermind, just saw where you have the Derby City listed as your location. Helps to read sometimes...

I went to IU Southeast, which is a branch of IU Bloomington. I'm keeping the IU avatar until spring training, then I'll switch to a Mariners one :cool

IU does have a very nice campus though...I hear you about the crazy high tuition. That's what kept me from going there.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

According to their facebook page they will be announcing more bands this week

[BigEyedUofLFish]

According to their facebook page they will be announcing more bands this week

There's still an open spot on the main stage for Sunday so I'm hoping for someone fairly big. I'd expect to see Louisville's own My Morning Jacket to make the lineup on one of the nights.

[jason41]

There's still an open spot on the main stage for Sunday so I'm hoping for someone fairly big. I'd expect to see Louisville's own My Morning Jacket to make the lineup on one of the nights.

:thumbsup

I'm hoping they are the other main act for Sunday!

[krismason]

i saw the stones here like 5 yrs ago, the 1st big concert they had, and it was horriable!!!!!!!!!!
we were in the seats, and it was single file in and out of the place, going for a beer or to piss was a good 30 minutes, so lets just say we had beer vendors coming to us, and our cups turned into our pissers, and it was raining so hard nobody noticed!

[Auzz76]

i saw the stones here like 5 yrs ago, the 1st big concert they had, and it was horriable!!!!!!!!!!
we were in the seats, and it was single file in and out of the place, going for a beer or to piss was a good 30 minutes, so lets just say we had beer vendors coming to us, and our cups turned into our pissers, and it was raining so hard nobody noticed!

promoter of the year :lol

[BigEyedUofLFish]

More groups added tonight. Dierks Bentley, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ben Folds, Train, Avett Bros!, and The Villebillies. Look for more tomorrow!!!

Love me some Ben Folds and Avett Brothers. Also see some local love for the Villebillies.

[WillTroup]

***Public Service Announcement***

just posted this on HullabaLOUs FB page...

"just saw where HullabaLOU will NOT be providing free drinking water stations for patrons during the festival... this is completely ridiculous and screams of corporate greed. 2 20oz bottles per person will not get you thru a day in the July heat. I would hope you reconsider this rule and look out for the well being of your customers and not just your pocketbooks..."

seems like a slimy thing to do to people who are out in the sun for 3 days...

[BigEyedUofLFish]

***Public Service Announcement***

just posted this on HullabaLOUs FB page...

"just saw where HullabaLOU will NOT be providing free drinking water stations for patrons during the festival... this is completely ridiculous and screams of corporate greed. 2 20oz bottles per person will not get you thru a day in the July heat. I would hope you reconsider this rule and look out for the well being of your customers and not just your pocketbooks..."

seems like a slimy thing to do to people who are out in the sun for 3 days...

Reading the thread on their facebook page now. This is insane to only allow two bottles in with no free water inside. I plan on going in early and don't want to spen $20+ on water throughout the day.

[WillTroup]

Reading the thread on their facebook page now. This is insane to only allow two bottles in with no free water inside. I plan on going in early and don't want to spen $20+ on water throughout the day.

yeah i was in the discussions area and saw it... if you go all 3 days your looking at $60+ on water! water for christ's sake...

[ComNDanceWithMe]

we could pull a bear grylls and make our own water...you know where im goin here

[BigEyedUofLFish]

we could pull a bear grylls and make our own water...you know where im goin here

BRILLIANT!

Curious to see who else is added today? Surely MMJ has to be on the list.

[jason41]

Curious to see who else is added today? Surely MMJ has to be on the list.

I hope so! They mentioned a few new ones last night on facebook, with the full list to come later today.

Ben Folds
Train
Dierks Bentley
The Avett Bros.
Villebillies
Blood, Sweat, and Tears

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Villebillies and Ben Folds on Saturday :thumbsdow

Avett Brothers on Sunday :hump

And I understand what the organizers are trying to do by mixing up the genres but Dierks Bentley on Friday while Chesney and Aldean play Saturday. WTF?

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Villebillies and Ben Folds on Saturday :thumbsdow

Avett Brothers on Sunday :hump

And I understand what the organizers are trying to do by mixing up the genres but Dierks Bentley on Friday while Chesney and Aldean play Saturday. WTF?

I think their idea is to keep country only fans from purchasing the 1 day only pass

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Only one spot left on the main stage Saturday night. Wonder who they will book. Surely won't be a country act with Aldean and Chesney already playing that night.

[clayj41]

I might be down for this. I've always wanted to see DMB play at Churchill Downs, but I'm really not all that excited about the lineup otherwise.

[jason41]

Only one spot left on the main stage Saturday night. Wonder who they will book. Surely won't be a country act with Aldean and Chesney already playing that night.

My Morning Jacket...make it happen!

[jason41]

I might be down for this. I've always wanted to see DMB play at Churchill Downs, but I'm really not all that excited about the lineup otherwise.

We'd love to have you down here man :thumbsup

[jason41]

I can't believe I've yet to even hear a legit rumor for the third act on Saturday...I'm really starting to doubt that it will be MMJ :shrug

[BigEyedUofLFish]

I can't believe I've yet to even hear a legit rumor for the third act on Saturday...I'm really starting to doubt that it will be MMJ :shrug

I doubt it too. I have a feeling it's another 80's or early 90's pop band :shrug

[jason41]

I doubt it too. I have a feeling it's another 80's or early 90's pop band :shrug

Here's hoping we're both wrong :thumbsup

[jason41]

I just saw the Dave Matthews Tribute Band is playing at Headliners on Friday for all of those in the Louisville area :thumbsup

http://www.myspace.com/thedmtb

[whiteysax]

I just saw the Dave Matthews Tribute Band is playing at Headliners on Friday for all of those in the Louisville area :thumbsup

http://www.myspace.com/thedmtb:lol:lol i was just coming in here to make a mention!
Get your live DMB fix while the boys are touring Europe!
Big show, big venue this Friday... Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, KY. If you're in the northern Kentucky or Cincinnati area come on down... should be a great time. 30 Spokes is opening up for us. They have a pretty decent sound. Check them out on their myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/thirtyspokesmusic

[jason41]

:lol:lol i was just coming in here to make a mention!
Get your live DMB fix while the boys are touring Europe!
Big show, big venue this Friday... Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, KY. If you're in the northern Kentucky or Cincinnati area come on down... should be a great time. 30 Spokes is opening up for us. They have a pretty decent sound. Check them out on their myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/thirtyspokesmusic

:lol

I plan on making the trip to Headliners...it's a cool place :thumbsup

[whiteysax]

:lol

I plan on making the trip to Headliners...it's a cool place :thumbsup
shaping up to be a real nice crowd! The more ants, the merrier... we love having you guys at the shows!

[jason41]

shaping up to be a real nice crowd! The more ants, the merrier... we love having you guys at the shows!

:thumbsup

I'm glad Louisville is getting some dmb love this year from you guys and the band!

[Rapunzel_]

I'm going!!

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Huey Lewis & the News added to Saturdays line up as well as Sara Evans added to the main stage for Saturday

[whiteysax]

Have arrived in Louisville... can't wait for the show tonite!

[jason41]

Huey Lewis & the News added to Saturdays line up as well as Sara Evans added to the main stage for Saturday

I saw that...so much for My Morning Jacket :shrug

[jason41]

Have arrived in Louisville... can't wait for the show tonite!

Enjoy the city...have fun!

[Xavid]

I just saw the Dave Matthews Tribute Band is playing at Headliners on Friday for all of those in the Louisville area :thumbsup

http://www.myspace.com/thedmtb


Damn, I couldn't go. I need a live music fix too. Headliner's is a great little music venue too.

[Xavid]

Huey Lewis & the News added to Saturdays line up as well as Sara Evans added to the main stage for Saturday


Oh, come on..., Huey Lewis and The News? Are you kidding me? I don't have anything against them, but, ugh, couldn't they get some more interesting /new/less well known act? I mean, what's fun about festivals like Jazzfest (which I understand this was supposed to be modelled after) is stumbling upon something new, and being able to hear some of your favorites all in the same day. Hell, this is like the State Fair line-up.

Now, Sara Evans, well, I'll just say I'd like to be the "Suds in The Bucket"54681

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Oh, come on..., Huey Lewis and The News? Are you kidding me? I don't have anything against them, but, ugh, couldn't they get some more interesting /new/less well known act? I mean, what's fun about festivals like Jazzfest (which I understand this was supposed to be modelled after) is stumbling upon something new, and being able to hear some of your favorites all in the same day. Hell, this is like the State Fair line-up.

Now, Sara Evans, well, I'll just say I'd like to be the "Suds in The Bucket"54681

:thumbsup

[jeremyc74]

It's might be a little tough to hit this show with Bonnaroo just a month before, and Deer Creek in between, but I'm going to make a serious effort. It looks like a great time, and I've always liked Louisville.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Can't really complain with Huey Lewis and the News. Th organizers are trying to cover all genres young and old so this isn't too shocking. I really like Huey Lewis too but not enough to drop cash for Saturday.

[jason41]

Still bummed MMJ didn't make the lineup anywhere :shrug

Maybe they'll return and do another show at Waterfront Park or one in the new downtown arena at the end of the year :thumbsup

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Still bummed MMJ didn't make the lineup anywhere :shrug

Maybe they'll return and do another show at Waterfront Park or one in the new downtown arena at the end of the year :thumbsup

That would be pretty flippin sweet. Did you see where MMJ is giving all proceeds from the digital downloads of their newest CD to Ear X Tacy for this month? That's badass!

[BigEyedUofLFish]

This date 11 years ago. Dave and Tim at the Palace. Anyone here go?

01: [Introduction]
02: The Best of What's Around
03: Crush
04: The Stone
05: Stay (Wasting Time)
06: Pay for What You Get
07: Too Much
08: Jimi Thing >
09: What Will Become of Me >
10: Pantala Naga Pampa
11: Bartender >
12: Don't Drink the Water
13: Lie in Our Graves
14: Jemez Rolling Waves
15: Wild Horses
16: Two Step
17: Say Goodbye
18: #41
19: Warehouse
20: Hopeful Heresy
21: Crash Into Me
22: Dancing Nancies
23: [Encore Break]
24: Tripping Billies
25: All Along the Watchtower

[jason41]

That would be pretty flippin sweet. Did you see where MMJ is giving all proceeds from the digital downloads of their newest CD to Ear X Tacy for this month? That's badass!

:thumbsup

Their last show at Waterfront was sweet. I hadn't heard about them giving money to Ear X Tacy...that's pretty awesome though. I know Jim James (or Yim Yames or whatever he's going by now :lol) loves that places (as do I) and speaks very highly of it.

I went to the album release show at Ear X Tacy for Evil Urges and that was pretty awesome. Maybe they could do another show in there to raise some money for them :thumbsup

[Xavid]

This date 11 years ago. Dave and Tim at the Palace. Anyone here go?

01: [Introduction]
02: The Best of What's Around
03: Crush
04: The Stone
05: Stay (Wasting Time)
06: Pay for What You Get
07: Too Much
08: Jimi Thing >
09: What Will Become of Me >
10: Pantala Naga Pampa
11: Bartender >
12: Don't Drink the Water
13: Lie in Our Graves
14: Jemez Rolling Waves
15: Wild Horses
16: Two Step
17: Say Goodbye
18: #41
19: Warehouse
20: Hopeful Heresy
21: Crash Into Me
22: Dancing Nancies
23: [Encore Break]
24: Tripping Billies
25: All Along the Watchtower


Didn't go - I'm still kicking myself. The quality of the recording is very good. It has some great Davespeak, and Wild Horses is a bonus. I listen to this show frequently. Dave is frustrated at times with the drunken yahoos it seemed. I heard they were pretty unimpressed with the crowd that night. Didn't Dave say something about it during one of the next shows?

[cubguy25]

I'm there!! Anyone ever seen a show at Churchill Downs??

[jason41]

I'm there!! Anyone ever seen a show at Churchill Downs??

I haven't, but I live in the area and have talked to people that have seen shows at Churchill...a couple people loved their experience and a couple people hated their experience. Lets hope the people running things at HullabaLou get it right by the time dmb hits the stage :thumbsup

[cubguy25]

Either way, DMB at Churchill Downs??? How cool is that!? I'm stoked!!!! Also a huge Dwight Yoakam fan, so I'm pretty stocked about that too!!! Ready for summer already....

[jason41]

Either way, DMB at Churchill Downs??? How cool is that!? I'm stoked!!!! Also a huge Dwight Yoakam fan, so I'm pretty stocked about that too!!! Ready for summer already....

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup to the bolded! I've been wanting them to play there since they started having concerts there. I hope they enjoy themselves and want to return to Louisville in the future for a show in the new downtown arena.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Saw the Police a few years back at CD. I think it all depends on where your seats are. Anyone between the stage and track should have a good view but people behind the track will get hosed. Like you all said though, anytime DMB comes to Louisville and especially Churchill Downs, I'm a happy camper.

[Xavid]

Saw the Police a few years back at CD. I think it all depends on where your seats are. Anyone between the stage and track should have a good view but people behind the track will get hosed. Like you all said though, anytime DMB comes to Louisville and especially Churchill Downs, I'm a happy camper.


Exactly. The Police show was good, but even people in the front section were distant from the stage, and could basically only watch the jumbotrons to see anything. I remember being disappointed with my on the track in the center seats.

[cubguy25]

Question for you guys that have been to Churchill Downs. Never been to Churchill Downs before. How is the parking situation? Is it hard to get in and out of the area right around Churchill Downs (other than the massive amounts of cars that will be trying to get in and out of there)? Also if I got a hotel in Louisville, could I possibly walk to Churchill Downs? Or is it too far off by itself to walk? Just wondering how the traffic situation will be and if there is any way that I can avoid it if at all possible. Any suggestions from those who have been would be helpful.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Question for you guys that have been to Churchill Downs. Never been to Churchill Downs before. How is the parking situation? Is it hard to get in and out of the area right around Churchill Downs (other than the massive amounts of cars that will be trying to get in and out of there)? Also if I got a hotel in Louisville, could I possibly walk to Churchill Downs? Or is it too far off by itself to walk? Just wondering how the traffic situation will be and if there is any way that I can avoid it if at all possible. Any suggestions from those who have been would be helpful.

Good question....even from a cub fan :D
I am also wondering the same thing. I am camping in Clarksville so I am wondering how I should expect traffic and parking to work out.

[Xavid]

I just saw the announcement that Ricky Skaggs will headline the Bluegrass tent. I'm not sure there are a whole lot of Bluegrass fans on this site but this diversity is, I think, a very good thing. Now, if they could add a blues stage, a jazz tent, Indie bands and a world stage, along with some unique Kentucky food offerings, this festival could become a winner like the New Orleans Jazzfest.

[jason41]

I just saw the announcement that Ricky Skaggs will headline the Bluegrass tent. I'm not sure there are a whole lot of Bluegrass fans on this site but this diversity is, I think, a very good thing. Now, if they could add a blues stage, a jazz tent, Indie bands and a world stage, along with some unique Kentucky food offerings, this festival could become a winner like the New Orleans Jazzfest.

:thumbsup:thumbsup to the bolded! Not only do I agree, I'd love to see that happen.

I'm optimistic about the future of this event. The diversity makes it a winner, imo, and I hope they expand upon it next year.

[dontdrink36]

anyone from the ATL area going up just for night 3 then coming back to ATL for the show that tuesday? If so, we could carpool/split a hotel it would be cheaper.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

I saw they have announced the stages for all of the bands. No times yet though

[jason41]

I saw they have announced the stages for all of the bands. No times yet though

They need to get on the ball with announcing the full schedule :thumbsup

[ComNDanceWithMe]

They need to get on the ball with announcing the full schedule :thumbsup

yep...Im looking forward to planning out my scheldule for the 3 days.

[jason41]

yep...Im looking forward to planning out my scheldule for the 3 days.

:thumbsup

I hear ya! It's definitely going to be a great weekend...dmb closing the festival is going to rock :D

[saxlover]

may be coming down for this one

[Xavid]

I saw where they had a try-out for unsigned bands for the Hullabalou. The chosen band is to play on Sunday, though I'm sure it will be on one of the smaller stages. Kudos to HullabaLou for doing this - now do more of it.

[dontdrink36]

So who all is going to this? I'm heading up solo for sunday then right back down to atl for the show tuesday. Any atl area ants doing the same and want to carpool?

[jason41]

I saw where they had a try-out for unsigned bands for the Hullabalou. The chosen band is to play on Sunday, though I'm sure it will be on one of the smaller stages. Kudos to HullabaLou for doing this - now do more of it.

That's pretty awesome I have to say :thumbsup:thumbsup

[ComNDanceWithMe]

http://www.hullabaloufest.com/hullabalou/schedule

schedule is out. I am not happy. Most of the bands that I want to see are playing at around the same time.

[dontdrink36]

http://www.hullabaloufest.com/hullabalou/schedule

schedule is out. I am not happy. Most of the bands that I want to see are playing at around the same time.


Yea, I'm not too pleased about the schedule either the bands I wanted to see are kinda jumbled together. But hopefully I'll be backstage with my buddies from ZBB so it won't matter.:multi

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Yea, I'm not too pleased about the schedule either the bands I wanted to see are kinda jumbled together. But hopefully I'll be backstage with my buddies from ZBB so it won't matter.:multi

very cool! I hope it works out for you

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Kinda bummed Dwight Yoakam and and Steve Miller Band are playing at the same time as ZBB but this is still a damn good run on Sunday

Black Crowes --> Avett Bros --> Zac Brown Band --> DMB

[cubguy25]

Kinda bummed Dwight Yoakam and and Steve Miller Band are playing at the same time as ZBB but this is still a damn good run on Sunday

Black Crowes --> Avett Bros --> Zac Brown Band --> DMB

Would love to see all of ZBB, but i gotta go for Dwight Yoakam...ZBB has some good stuff, but Dwight is a legend, I wish DMB didn't overlap with Dwight (even though its only 10 mins), probably gonna have to miss the end of his show to make the beginning of DMB, they could have at least spread the big names out a little bit...oh well, will be a pretty exciting few hours either way

[useful idiot]

ISO: 3 tickets...sell me your extras. thanks!

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Would love to see all of ZBB, but i gotta go for Dwight Yoakam...ZBB has some good stuff, but Dwight is a legend, I wish DMB didn't overlap with Dwight (even though its only 10 mins), probably gonna have to miss the end of his show to make the beginning of DMB, they could have at least spread the big names out a little bit...oh well, will be a pretty exciting few hours either way

Yeah that was kind of surprising. I figured the headliners wouldn't be overlapping with anyone else. Oh well....DMB's setlist time is longer than Bon Jovi and Kenny Chesney :hump

[BigEyedUofLFish]

24 days until Deer Creek :ggoat :hump

61 days until HullabaLou :leroi

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Is there an Ant from Louisville that lives off of Iris Way by Breckenridge and Taylorsville road? My brother lives one street over and I noticed the giant AntsMarching sticker in the persons window.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

53 days until DMB rocks the twin spires

[cubguy25]

53 days until DMB rocks the twin spires

Super stoked...but what kind of set will they play?? Boggles my mind, but I'm keeping my hopes up for a few surprises...gonna be an epic night either way!

[Xavid]

Has anyone heard how ticket sales are going for this event? I suspect that the unconscionable heat of late July will dampen turnout during the day for these shows.

[BrandonV]

I know when the show approaches I will be like fuck it, i gotta go. Any idea of if the cheap seats will sell out? Would hate to miss it. Im going to West Palm Beach 3 days later though..so its kind of conflicting.

[BrandonV]

Has anyone heard how ticket sales are going for this event? I suspect that the unconscionable heat of late July will dampen turnout during the day for these shows.

Jeffersonville eh? Me too.

[BrandonV]

Super stoked...but what kind of set will they play?? Boggles my mind, but I'm keeping my hopes up for a few surprises...gonna be an epic night either way!


Dont Drink the Water
Funny the way it is
Squirm
Seven
JTR
Hello Again
Everyday
Spaceman>
Cornbread
You and Me
41
Why I Am
So much to Say>
Anyone seen the bridge>
Too much
Ants Marching

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Baby Blue
Grey Street
Trippin Billies/All along Watchtower

Something like that..safe and simple.

[BrandonV]

Heh, the main reason I think that is because Lville wasnt toured last year during the album tour. So im thinking they will get their fair share of Big Whiskey. Also, Louisville isnt a destination type spot for Dave so I dont see them getting anything crazy/special. Ill keep my hopes up though. I loved the 08 concert.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Not sure how ticket sales are going but I do know if you get general admission tickets, you are fucked. The view according to Hullabalou's map looks horrible for general admission. That setlist looks pretty accurate too. DMB is getting a longer timeslot than the other headliners so I expect a full show but I don't expect them to play anything too crazy. Something similar to the Slugger Field show with 5-7 Big Whiskey songs mixed in.

http://antsmarching.org/tour/ViewShow.php?ShowID=3839

[BrandonV]

blah, that kind of worries me then. Like I said ill be going to WPB the following weekend and its already 75 bucks for GA. If i get drunk I probably wont care as long as i can hear it. Thanks for the info.

[jason41]

Sooo glad I'm not sitting GA :lol

[cubguy25]

What are the chances the set from Bonnaroo is very very similar to Hullabalou? Could we be getting a preview, or will it be totally different??? what do you guys think???

[ComNDanceWithMe]

What are the chances the set from Bonnaroo is very very similar to Hullabalou? Could we be getting a preview, or will it be totally different??? what do you guys think???

I don't know...most of the artists here are well known, contemporary artists. Therefore, the fans here will not be the "hardcore" dave fans. Most of them will be there to see another band and will stick around to see the band because they are the headliners. This makes predicting the setlist a little difficult.

That being said, I think we will see 5-7 BW songs, Everyday, Where are you going, Ants, and then it's kind of a wild guess.

[cubguy25]

That being said, I think we will see 5-7 BW songs, Everyday, Where are you going, Ants, and then it's kind of a wild guess.

Yeah its really hard to tell, but with the comeback of a lot of songs from the past so far this year, it makes that wild guess a little more fun than in the past, don't you think???? I don't wanna go in with any expectations but I'm pretty excited about the possibilities...July can't come quick enough...:multi

[BigEyedUofLFish]

What are the chances the set from Bonnaroo is very very similar to Hullabalou? Could we be getting a preview, or will it be totally different??? what do you guys think???

Very similar IMO. Like ComeNDance said, I'd expect the regular rotation of BW songs plus the bigger hits like Crash and Jimi Thing. DDTW opener and Two Step or Ants closer would be expected. The rarer songs we would get would likely be Hello Again or SUAD.

[raven91]

I don't know...most of the artists here are well known, contemporary artists. Therefore, the fans here will not be the "hardcore" dave fans. Most of them will be there to see another band and will stick around to see the band because they are the headliners. This makes predicting the setlist a little difficult.

That being said, I think we will see 5-7 BW songs, Everyday, Where are you going, Ants, and then it's kind of a wild guess.

Kinda what I figured. Shake Me, Funny, You&Me, Why I Am, Everyday, Ants, Crash. Stuff along those ilnes. Not that there's anything wrong with those, I suppose.

Also, where is everyone parking? I was thinking about parking at the Expo Center, but that's kinda far away. I can go out on 65, or the Watterson to 64. I'm going back to Somerset and not Lexington, if that helps. TIA.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

I'm parking at the football stadium and walking down to Churchill. It's a decent walk but there will be plenty of space to tailgate and we should be able to get there as early as we want.

[jason41]

I'm parking at the football stadium and walking down to Churchill. It's a decent walk but there will be plenty of space to tailgate and we should be able to get there as early as we want.

Any idea what they're charging to park there? I know I'm not paying $25 a day to park at Churchill.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

If you are following bonnaroo right now, I think we will get a set very similar to this. Thoughts?

[BigEyedUofLFish]

If you are following bonnaroo right now, I think we will get a set very similar to this. Thoughts?

Unfortunately I agree. For fucks sake, leave Can't Stop off the set!

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Unfortunately I agree. For fucks sake, leave Can't Stop off the set!

I listened to it last night and have the tape from earlier in the tour. I don't MIND it as much as I used to. Timmy is tearing it up. My one complaint is the time bomb intro on two step. WHY?

[midwestdmb]

Maybe a Zac Brown Band sit-in at Louisville or Alpine? I hear they're friends. Dave gave him a fist-**** when ZBB won an award earlier this year.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

That would be sweet. I could see some of the dudes from ZBB guesting on Jimi Thing.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Anyone head up to Deer Creek this past weekend? Besides the torrential downpour on Friday the shows were outstanding.

[jason41]

Anyone head up to Deer Creek this past weekend? Besides the torrential downpour on Friday the shows were outstanding.

I was there...n1 was a little disappointing (aside from Two Step --> Ants) because it was very similar to Riverbend, but n2 was good stuff.

Call me greedy, but I'm not pleased with the shorter sets (time figures from DMB Almanac) this year compared to last.

Riverbend '09 - 2 hrs, 24 mins
Riverbend '10 - 2 hrs, 1 min

Deer Creek n1 '09 - 2 hrs, 35 mins
Deer Creek n1 '10 - 2 hrs, 22 mins

Deer Creek n2 '09 - 2 hrs, 15 mins (and they cut 3 songs from the set)
Deer Creek n2 '10 - 1 hour, 59 mins

[BigEyedUofLFish]

To me it actually felt like N2 was longer until I saw the time. I don't understand the short sets at all. At this pace hullabalou will be an hour and a half.

[paris72]

Got tics for Sunday. SectD10-Row B.

Have no idea what to expect from these seats. This will be my wife and my 13th show each. :hug

[ComNDanceWithMe]

To me it actually felt like N2 was longer until I saw the time. I don't understand the short sets at all. At this pace hullabalou will be an hour and a half.

They are on the schedule for 2 1/2 hours...heres to hoping that they at least use over 2 hr of it

[jason41]

To me it actually felt like N2 was longer until I saw the time. I don't understand the short sets at all. At this pace hullabalou will be an hour and a half.

:lorraine at the bolded.

I'm with you though...I totally don't get the short sets. It's not like ticket prices went down or something. Ticket prices going down...that's a good one :lol

[raven91]

An hour and a half without danny barnes for 15 minutes >>>>>>>>>> An hour and 45 minutes with Danny Barnes for 15.

[paris72]

Anybody familiar with the seating for this show?

[BigEyedUofLFish]

:lorraine at the bolded.

I'm with you though...I totally don't get the short sets. It's not like ticket prices went down or something. Ticket prices going down...that's a good one :lol

:lol

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Anybody familiar with the seating for this show?

http://www.hullabaloufest.com/hullabalou/tickets/seating-chart

I just noticed the "Realview Aerial Photo" link. Suddenly I don't feel too good about my $95 reserved seat to the right of the stage.

[ComNDanceWithMe]

http://www.hullabaloufest.com/hullabalou/tickets/seating-chart

I just noticed the "Realview Aerial Photo" link. Suddenly I don't feel too good about my $95 reserved seat to the right of the stage.


AT least you arent GA :lorraine

[paris72]

We are in D10-left side of stage. Row B. Looks way the hell out there.The stage is fucking huge!

http://www.hullabaloufest.com/hullabalou/tickets/seating-chart

I just noticed the "Realview Aerial Photo" link. Suddenly I don't feel too good about my $95 reserved seat to the right of the stage.

[jason41]

http://www.hullabaloufest.com/hullabalou/tickets/seating-chart

I just noticed the "Realview Aerial Photo" link. Suddenly I don't feel too good about my $95 reserved seat to the right of the stage.

Where are your seats at exactly? Mine (d3) are about what I was expecting...which is not very good :lol

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Where are your seats at exactly? Mine (d3) are about what I was expecting...which is not very good :lol

I'm in D11 Row K. I thought they were decent seats until I saw the new setup picture.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

We are in D10-left side of stage. Row B. Looks way the hell out there.The stage is fucking huge!

I think that's the stage they used for the Rolling Stones. I imagine DMB will bring their own setup.

[paris72]

I guess that would make perfectly good sense considering the show is a month off..I was like damn, they are set up pretty early:lol

I think that's the stage they used for the Rolling Stones. I imagine DMB will bring their own setup.

[WillTroup]

I guess that would make perfectly good sense considering the show is a month off..I was like damn, they are set up pretty early:lol

pretty sure they're still running horses on the track in june :bounce and WOW, the GA section is just a disaster. you might as well watch a webcast from that distance

[cubguy25]

pretty sure they're still running horses on the track in june :bounce and WOW, the GA section is just a disaster. you might as well watch a webcast from that distance

Yeah my reserved seats aren't wonderful, but its gotta be better than battling for a GA seat, I can imagine there being a huge mob after ZBB to get to the best GA seats for the DMB show

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Yeah my reserved seats aren't wonderful, but its gotta be better than battling for a GA seat, I can imagine there being a huge mob after ZBB to get to the best GA seats for the DMB show

I was uder the impression that once they open the GA for the Avett Brothers (or whoever is the first on the main stage) then it is a free for all to get and keep the best spots. Get in early and stay there...looks like it will be a long evening for me

[BigEyedUofLFish]

I was uder the impression that once they open the GA for the Avett Brothers (or whoever is the first on the main stage) then it is a free for all to get and keep the best spots. Get in early and stay there...looks like it will be a long evening for me

I don't want to sound like a total bastard but judging by the seating chart, even the best general admission spot is going to be horrible. Just looking at this pic, I believe GA will be to the bottom of the purple section on the left. I hope it's not that bad though.

http://www.hullabaloufest.com/sites/cdentertainment.com/files/RealView.jpg

[midwestdmb]

I'm in D11 Row K. I thought they were decent seats until I saw the new setup picture.

I have 4 tix for D11 Row K, hahaha

[WillTroup]

I don't want to sound like a total bastard but judging by the seating chart, even the best general admission spot is going to be horrible. Just looking at this pic, I believe GA will be to the bottom of the purple section on the left. I hope it's not that bad though.

http://www.hullabaloufest.com/sites/cdentertainment.com/files/RealView.jpg

yup that's the GA section. its almost like your at another venue watching a different concert and DMB just happens to be playing next door. except there's no other concert to watch and it cost you 70 bucks to hang out down the street from the real show...

[midwestdmb]

The seating chart doesn't seem to match their "real-view" pic. the chart has more sections.

[paris72]

If you are looking for a hotel that is close by try this one. Somewhat reasonable rates and it's a straight shot to Churchill (3 minutes / 1.28 miles)

Country Inn & Suites Airport
Address: 2850 Crittenden Drive
Louisville , KY
Telephone: 502-753-5555

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Louisville&1s=KY&1a=2850+Crittenden+Dr&1z=40209-1116&1y=US&1l=38.202269&1g=-85.750755&1v=ADDRESS&2c=Louisville&2s=KY&2a=700+Central+Ave&2z=40208-1212&2y=US&2l=38.205654&2g=-85.770509&2v=ADDRESS

[ComNDanceWithMe]

yup that's the GA section. its almost like your at another venue watching a different concert and DMB just happens to be playing next door. except there's no other concert to watch and it cost you 70 bucks to hang out down the street from the real show...

yeppp...thats what im thinking i will be in for...Hope the beer is cheap :haha

[graceisgoneDPT]

Just stopping in to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my first trip ever to Alpine this weekend...now I know what all the fuss is about!

What a true pleasure it was to be surrounded by REAL FANS who were there for the MUSIC! I'm a long time Deer Creeker and as much as I will always love DC, Alpine might be my new fave venue...I will definately be back in 2012! :hump:hump

[graceisgoneDPT]

Just stopping in to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my first trip ever to Alpine this weekend...now I know what all the fuss is about!

What a true pleasure it was to be surrounded by REAL FANS who were there for the MUSIC! I'm a long time Deer Creeker and as much as I will always love DC, Alpine might be my new fave venue...I will definately be back in 2012! :hump:hump
oops my bad yall i posted in the wrong forum, i had another window open...sowwie

[ComNDanceWithMe]

^^no problem. I love Alpine too! Can't wait for Hullabalou either

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Never been to Alpine but it's on my list with the Gorge and Red Rocks (if they ever play there again).

[jason41]

Alpine is loads of fun...can't believe I haven't been since '08 though :lorraine

[midwestdmb]

Anybody heard anything about tailgating in Churchill's lots? There's no re-entry and I'm sure beers will be $9, so there's no way we're going in @ 1pm.

[BigEyedUofLFish]

Anybody heard anything about tailgating in Churchill's lots? There's no re-entry and I'm sure beers will be $9, so there's no way we're going in @ 1pm.

I highly doubt they'll let you and there isn't much room to tailgate at Churchill. I suggest parking at the football stadium (about a 15 minute walk) and you'll have all the room you want to tailgate.

[jason41]

I highly doubt they'll let you and there isn't much room to tailgate at Churchill. I suggest parking at the football stadium (about a 15 minute walk) and you'll have all the room you want to tailgate.

:thumbsup

This is probably the only way you will actually be able to tailgate and what I'll probably end up doing. I'd be shocked if they allowed it at Churchill.

[billy_tripper]

I managed to come up with some tickets in t6 row d. I thought these would be amazing but from the looks of the picture they won't be as good as I thought, unless DMB moves the stage a little closer to the seats. I'm surprised how far from the front row seats that the stage is in the realview pictures.

[midwestdmb]

I highly doubt they'll let you and there isn't much room to tailgate at Churchill. I suggest parking at the football stadium (about a 15 minute walk) and you'll have all the room you want to tailgate.

I put in an e-mail through the official website, but I'm sure that won't get answered. I don't need a lot of room, just enough for a few chairs and a cooler!:)

[jason41]

I put in an e-mail through the official website, but I'm sure that won't get answered. I don't need a lot of room, just enough for a few chairs and a cooler!:)

You may be ok if you aren't planning on setting up a canopy/grill/etc. or anything, but it's still doubtful I think.

Keep us posting on the response and here's hoping they'll allow it!

[ComNDanceWithMe]

Anybody heard anything about tailgating in Churchill's lots? There's no re-entry and I'm sure beers will be $9, so there's no way we're going in @ 1pm.

on the festivals facebook page there was a question about tailgating in the lots. the respose from whoever is running the page for the fest said something to the effect of "tailgate away!" it sounds like we should be ok!

[youngyager]

When we went to see the Rolling Stones there 2 or 3 years ago, we parked in the GA parking lot in front of CD. We opened the back door of my sisters SUV, we ate and drank all we wanted. Of course we didn't have canopies or anything like that but no one bothered us at all. I'd say if you want to do it up proper tailgate style you should park at the Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium lots.

Cheers!

[jason41]

on the festivals facebook page there was a question about tailgating in the lots. the respose from whoever is running the page for the fest said something to the effect of "tailgate away!" it sounds like we should be ok!

:thumbsup:thumbsup

Sounds good...thanks for sharing!

[BigEyedUofLFish]

13 days until the boys rock the twin spires :hump

[jason41]

13 days until the boys rock the twin spires :hump

:thumbsup:thumbsup

I noticed a pretty sweet billboard by the fairgrounds today advertising the festival. It'll be here before you know it :evil