Official Alpine 2004 Thread

[JanelleM]

Alpine will be my first show of the year! I am so looking forward to that weekend. Even more than Gorge :thumbsup

[JanelleM]

I wore a tank top and no shorts yesterday...What does that mean?? :confused:
Was it raining men? Hallelujah!

[liog_dmb]

Was it raining men? Hallelujah!
Homer Simpson's favorite song!

Alpine is my only two shows of the tour, so it makes it that much better of a weekend. It will be the longest DMB hiatus I've had since Alpine '99 to Alpine '00.

[onesweetdan]

Hey guys, quick question for any of you who have stayed at bong in the past. How strict are they on the 6 person max rule, I think we might have more like 8 or 9, do you think it is a huge problem? thanks for the help
cheers Dan camp site 129

[MelissaDMBfan]

Hey guys, quick question for any of you who have stayed at bong in the past. How strict are they on the 6 person max rule, I think we might have more like 8 or 9, do you think it is a huge problem? thanks for the help
cheers Dan camp site 129
I have never stayed there, but I think they are pretty strict on it. This might be the camp site where they give everyone a wrist band so you can get back in.

I could be confusing it with another place though.

[EatSleepJeep]

Hey guys, quick question for any of you who have stayed at bong in the past. How strict are they on the 6 person max rule, I think we might have more like 8 or 9, do you think it is a huge problem? thanks for the help
cheers Dan camp site 129

When we stayed there in 01, they matched everyone's name and number of people against their site on the way in after the first show, the second night there was no one at the booth.

I received good news today from the Iowa DOT, my personalized plates are waiting for me at the county building so I can pick them up tomorrow. We'll see what choice was awarded.:)

[The J2H]

hello all

[crashintosabine]

Good morning Alpine...welcome to 81 days left! :bounce :multi :bounce

[EatSleepJeep]

The Iowa DOT has awarded me with my 4th choice. Apparently SEEK UP, DMBAND, & DMB 41 were already taken.

[DMBfan14567]

wooo hooo!!!

[rapunzelchick]

The Iowa DOT has awarded me with my 4th choice. Apparently SEEK UP, DMBAND, & DMB 41 were already taken.
Nice! Use it in the best of health.

[stunnersal]

Was it raining men? Hallelujah!
Yeah all i had was my umbrella... Amen!

[mihighdavehead]

The Iowa DOT has awarded me with my 4th choice.
:thumbsup

Is that the Jeep I need to look for at Alpine??

[EatSleepJeep]

:thumbsup

Is that the Jeep I need to look for at Alpine??
Yep. That's the one. Green w/ Tan roll bars & Tan bikini top.

[rapunzelchick]

Yep. That's the one. Green w/ Tan roll bars & Tan bikini top.
And the Northstars flag! ;)

[EatSleepJeep]

And the Northstars flag! ;)
I can't find one, all I can find is pennants. Hit me up if you find one for sale.;)

[rapunzelchick]

I can't find one, all I can find is pennants. Hit me up if you find one for sale.;)
Will do. I work in downtown Mpls so I'll pop into Nick's and take a look.

[jordonh]

Will do. I work in downtown Mpls so I'll pop into Nick's and take a look.

hey, ur goin to all the same shows as me. We are pretty close to each other too ..i live in north dakota

[The J2H]

good evening alpine....i should probably catch up on all the posts i missed when i get home tonight

[crashintosabine]

80 days guys and girls...80 days! :bounce :multi :bounce

[DMBfan14567]

80 days guys and girls...80 days! :bounce :multi :bounce
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :multi

[EatSleepJeep]

Wow, it's getting close. It seems like only 10 days ago it was at 90 days remaining.:lol

[mihighdavehead]

80 days is like a whole summer away. ;)
C'mon Alpine hurry up.

[dmb_41_sd]

80 days is like a whole summer away. ;)
C'mon Alpine hurry up.

Well arent you just the pessimist! 80 sure seems a hell of a lot less than it was when tour dates were announced. Wasnt it more like 180 days then? So I exagerate a little but still. It's getting closer.

Hey everyone. Anyone remember me? I havent posted in a while. Spring here is so crazy. Work gets bussier and there's so much to do outside that I find it hard to get on here for more than 10 minutes. Ok, i'll quit making this my personal journal and get outa here, just wanted say hey to all of ya. I'm off to see The Eagles tonight. Hope it's worth the 80 dollar seats (those are the cheapest ones too, they went for 140 on the floor!) Alpine! 80 Frezeakin days! BAM!

[Tbone328]

Wow, I haven't posted in this thread for awhile.

Well I have nothing else to say

[EatSleepJeep]

Since there's no filter between my brain and my fingers:

Listening to 9.1.02 right now, and I pray that 8.8.04 rivals this masterpiece of a show.

onstage 8:15pm
Don't Burn The Pig (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/pig/) *
Granny (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/granny/) *
Where Are You Going (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/wayg/) *
If I Had It All (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/hadit/) *
Dancing Nancies (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/nancies/) *
Warehouse (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/warehouse/) * (Stop-time Intro)
Rhyme & Reason (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/rhyme/) *
Minarets (tease - first few chords)
One Sweet World (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/osw/) * (Instrumental Intro, Scat Outro)
#41 (http://nancies.org/to/tour/catalog/41/) * (Everyday outro)
So Much To Say (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/smts/) * -->
(Anyone Seen the Bridge?) -->
Too Much (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/toomuch/) *
Grace Is Gone (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/grace/) *
I Did It (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/idid/) *
Two Step (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/twostep/) *
offstage 10:15pm
Encore
onstage 10:20pm
Gravedigger (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/gravedigger/) +
Ants Marching (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/ants/) *
offstage 10:35pm

* with Butch Taylor on keys
+ Dave solo

[ModestMouse2003]

Well arent you just the pessimist! 80 sure seems a hell of a lot less than it was when tour dates were announced. Wasnt it more like 180 days then? So I exagerate a little but still. It's getting closer.

Hey everyone. Anyone remember me? I havent posted in a while. Spring here is so crazy. Work gets bussier and there's so much to do outside that I find it hard to get on here for more than 10 minutes. Ok, i'll quit making this my personal journal and get outa here, just wanted say hey to all of ya. I'm off to see The Eagles tonight. Hope it's worth the 80 dollar seats (those are the cheapest ones too, they went for 140 on the floor!) Alpine! 80 Frezeakin days! BAM!

yea i had to pass on teh eagles, just not willing to drop 140 for them.

[bdb23]

Since there's no filter between my brain and my fingers:

Listening to 9.1.02 right now, and I pray that 8.8.04 rivals this masterpiece of a show.

:thumbsup We can only hope.

[dancingnancy37]

Since there's no filter between my brain and my fingers:

Listening to 9.1.02 right now, and I pray that 8.8.04 rivals this masterpiece of a show.

onstage 8:15pm
Don't Burn The Pig (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/pig/) *
Granny (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/granny/) *
Where Are You Going (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/wayg/) *
If I Had It All (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/hadit/) *
Dancing Nancies (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/nancies/) *
Warehouse (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/warehouse/) * (Stop-time Intro)
Rhyme & Reason (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/rhyme/) *
Minarets (tease - first few chords)
One Sweet World (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/osw/) * (Instrumental Intro, Scat Outro)
#41 (http://nancies.org/to/tour/catalog/41/) * (Everyday outro)
So Much To Say (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/smts/) * -->
(Anyone Seen the Bridge?) -->
Too Much (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/toomuch/) *
Grace Is Gone (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/grace/) *
I Did It (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/idid/) *
Two Step (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/twostep/) *
offstage 10:15pm
Encore
onstage 10:20pm
Gravedigger (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/gravedigger/) +
Ants Marching (http://nancies.org/tour/catalog/ants/) *
offstage 10:35pm

* with Butch Taylor on keys
+ Dave solo




That's probably my favorite show out of the one's I've been to. Everytime I listen to that show and Nancies comes on, I get goosebumps. Even though I've heard it thousands of times.

[liog_dmb]

That's probably my favorite show out of the one's I've been to. Everytime I listen to that show and Nancies comes on, I get goosebumps. Even though I've heard it thousands of times.
:thumbsup This show and 8/20/00 were my two favorite shows of all time so far:

Dave Matthews Band
August 20, 2000
Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI
Warehouse
Best of What's Around
Satellite
Don't Drink the Water
Busted Stuff
Seek Up ...>
Heartbeat ...>
Pantala Naga Pampa ...>
Rapunzel
Grace Is Gone
JTR
Jimi Thing
Grey Street
Lover Lay Down
Drive In Drive Out
So Much To Say ...>
Anyone Seen the Bridge? ...>
Too Much
Encore:
Lie In Our Graves

[PilotC150]

:thumbsup This show and 8/20/00 were my two favorite shows of all time so far:

Dave Matthews Band
August 20, 2000
Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI
Warehouse
Best of What's Around
Satellite
Don't Drink the Water
Busted Stuff
Seek Up ...>
Heartbeat ...>
Pantala Naga Pampa ...>
Rapunzel
Grace Is Gone
JTR
Jimi Thing
Grey Street
Lover Lay Down
Drive In Drive Out
So Much To Say ...>
Anyone Seen the Bridge? ...>
Too Much
Encore:
Lie In Our Graves
Now THAT is a sweet set. The only thing that could make it better would be a different closer and a 2 song encore.

[liog_dmb]

Now THAT is a sweet set. The only thing that could make it better would be a different closer and a 2 song encore.

Well, they played most of their "typical" encore songs the night before: Ants, Tripping Billies, Watchtower, Two Step....

It was a 15 minute version of LIOG with no Butch. Boyd had a great solo with the Ode To Joy interlude.

So, true, it was a one song encore, but it was a great encore IMO.

[DMDream]

for you people that have camped before around alpine what would you recommend for a big group that likes to party and have a good time, which campground would be the best?

[EatSleepJeep]

Well, they played most of their "typical" encore songs the night before: Ants, Tripping Billies, Watchtower, Two Step....

It was a 15 minute version of LIOG with no Butch. Boyd had a great solo with the Ode To Joy interlude.

So, true, it was a one song encore, but it was a great encore IMO.
That LIOG was incredible, it topped the previous best version I had seen at Comerica earlier that tour. Boyd was on fire that tour.

A bad show at Alpine still beats a good show at SPAC...:lol
There I go, stirring the pot again.

[liog_dmb]

That LIOG was incredible, it topped the previous best version I had seen at Comerica earlier that tour. Boyd was on fire that tour.

A bad show at Alpine still beats a good show at SPAC...:lol
There I go, stirring the pot again.
I can't comment on that last point is true, but it would be tough to top any show at Alpine. Just a great venue.

[arizonalovesyou]

Hey, I decided to go solo and I now need someone to meet up with and camp near. I will pitch my own tent and all, I just would like to hang out with some people. E-mail me @ arizonalovesyou@hotmail.com

[PilotC150]

for you people that have camped before around alpine what would you recommend for a big group that likes to party and have a good time, which campground would be the best?
For a big group I think the only campground is Bong Recreational Area, but I'm not sure that there are any sites left there. I don't know what their website is, somebody else on here will know.

[crashintosabine]

For a big group I think the only campground is Bong Recreational Area, but I'm not sure that there are any sites left there. I don't know what their website is, somebody else on here will know.


Here's the Bong site: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/bong/index.html

But, the last time I checked the park was completely booked for...Saturday night I think. And all of the large group sites have been booked for while.

[JanelleM]

Yeah all i had was my umbrella... Amen!
Don't bring pants to Alpine.

[crashintosabine]

Don't bring pants to Alpine.


:confused: What? No pants?

[EatSleepJeep]

Don't bring pants to Alpine.
I wasn't planning on it.
It's August in southern Wisconsin, I think shorts will be in order.

[JanelleM]

Well no one has to bring pants if they don't want to...but for Sal it is mandantory. I like my men bottomless.

[bdb23]

No posts in a while. 78 days!!! :monkey

[EatSleepJeep]

No posts in a while. 78 days!!! :monkey
Is there a special meaning to the dancing monkey(:monkey ), or is it just for show? I see it in posts all by itself, but I wonder if it has a deeper connotation.

[bdb23]

I like the :monkey . I use it just for show. Looks like he's just excited with anticipation.

[liog_dmb]

It looks like a monkey ready for a boxing match. But, alas, monkeys are always cool :monkey

[DMBfan14567]

and I bet monkey boxing would be even cooler :thumbsup

[MelissaDMBfan]

The monkey is a dancing machine!!!!!!!!! :monkey :monkey

[midnitEdancer]

:thumbsup This show and 8/20/00 were my two favorite shows of all time so far:

Dave Matthews Band
August 20, 2000
Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI
Warehouse
Best of What's Around
Satellite
Don't Drink the Water
Busted Stuff
Seek Up ...>
Heartbeat ...>
Pantala Naga Pampa ...>
Rapunzel
Grace Is Gone
JTR
Jimi Thing
Grey Street
Lover Lay Down
Drive In Drive Out
So Much To Say ...>
Anyone Seen the Bridge? ...>
Too Much
Encore:
Lie In Our Graves

Damn straight that was a great show...........it was my 21st bday:cool:

[Scaflaw13]

So how many days left?

[dancingnancy37]

So how many days left?

28, including today.

[EatSleepJeep]

76 days 15 hours and 49 minutes until the parking lots open.:bounce

[Crumbo]

28, including today.

:ugh:

[dMbBoWa]

does anyone know when they are going to start offering live downloads of past shows on the official site?

[dMbBoWa]

casue i want alpine from the last two years

[MelissaDMBfan]

does anyone know when they are going to start offering live downloads of past shows on the official site?
I don't think anyone knows yet.

[dmb_41_sd]

28, including today.

Psst, you're in the alpine thread, not deer creek! ;)

[crashintosabine]

Good afternoon Alpine. 75 summer days til...

[DMBfan14567]

woot woot!!

[EatSleepJeep]

Good afternoon Alpine. 75 summer days til...
Every year I build Alpine up and up inside my head to the point where there is no way the shows could meet my expectations. Yet every year they blow my expectations away. I think I'll just take a 74 day nap, it'll be easier that way.:hug

[Play_Like_Fonz]

I'm gunna try my best to go in w/ no setlist expectations. It never works tho.

[dancingnancy37]

Psst, you're in the alpine thread, not deer creek! ;)

Whoops. What a dork. At least you knew what I meant.

[bdb23]

74 days!!! :monkey

[dmb_41_sd]

holy boring alpine thread :(

[crashintosabine]

Well, you can only say so much and stay on topic when there's still 74 days to go.

I mean, you can only say "Where are you camping," "Let's meet up before the show," and "Where are your seats" so many times.

[DMBfan14567]

how's this for conversation? what is there to do in Milwaukee during the weekend?

[EatSleepJeep]

The Brewers will be in Florida that weekend, no baseball.
The scale of Miller Brewing Company is incredible.
Grant Park is a good relaxation area.
Harley Davidson factory tours would be interesting.
Jelly Belly has train tours. Yum.
This guy'll be at the Racine Zoo.:monkey

[missycor]

how's this for conversation? what is there to do in Milwaukee during the weekend?

Ooohh, go eat at Brew City BBQ on Water Street.
http://www.foodspot.com/brewcity/

Have the Brew City Pig. You won't be sorry. :thumbsup

[MelissaDMBfan]

My cousin went to the contemporary art museum in Milwaukee once and said it was really cool. I don't know if you are into that sortof thing. She is an artist, so she likes that kinda stuff.

[rapunzelchick]

how's this for conversation? what is there to do in Milwaukee during the weekend?
I'd prefer to spend time in Madison. It's not much further away.

[mihighdavehead]

how's this for conversation? what is there to do in Milwaukee during the weekend?
edit:wake 'n bake :D
sleep in the hotel room w/ AC blowin...watch sports...get ready to tailgate some more... :cool:

[rapunzelchick]

edit:wake 'n bake :D
sleep in the hotel room w/ AC blowin...watch sports...get ready to tailgate some more... :cool:
Ah, good call! I pick this. :D

[DMBfan14567]

Ooohh, go eat at Brew City BBQ on Water Street.
http://www.foodspot.com/brewcity/

Have the Brew City Pig. You won't be sorry. :thumbsup
what is it?

and as for the waking and baking, it'll be more like waking and drinking for me ;)

[JanelleM]

No pants fever...catch it!

[liog_dmb]

The Brewers will be in Florida that weekend, no baseball.
The scale of Miller Brewing Company is incredible.
Grant Park is a good relaxation area.
Harley Davidson factory tours would be interesting.
Jelly Belly has train tours. Yum.
This guy'll be at the Racine Zoo.:monkey

Wisconsin State Fair will be going on at the same time as the DMB weekend, it's in West Allis, which is practically Milwaukee.

If you want to go to a zoo, not to rip on the Racine Zoo, but the Milwaukee County Zoo is a heck of a lot better, but also a bit more expensive for admission.

Brewery tours are always fun. :thumbsup

[EatSleepJeep]

edit:wake 'n bake :D
sleep in the hotel room w/ AC blowin...watch sports...get ready to tailgate some more... :cool:
I second this.
We'll be in staying in Delavan, so Milwaukee is a little out of our way. Relax and rejuvinate for night 2.

[rapunzelchick]

^^^EatSleepJeep: Just got back from Nick's. No Northstars flags to be had, but they do have jerseys, though something tells me you might already have one. :)

[PilotC150]

geez, all you damn hotel-staying, more-money-spending, non-camping pansies.

camping is way more fun......

ok, this has been beat to death but I probably haven't posted in here in a couple weeks.

[rapunzelchick]

geez, all you damn hotel-staying, more-money-spending, non-camping pansies.

camping is way more fun......
Don't get me wrong, I love camping. My old man and I camp quite a bit with our dog, at least 2 weekends a month in the summer. It's just camping for shows that I don't do. I'm too damn old, have been too abusive to my body and dance my ass off way too hard at the shows to then go and have to deal with no AC, no good shower, weather and mosquitos.

[mihighdavehead]

camping is way more fun......
I agree, just not for DMB shows. ;)

[EatSleepJeep]

^^^EatSleepJeep: Just got back from Nick's. No Northstars flags to be had, but they do have jerseys, though something tells me you might already have one. :)
Thanks for checking. Yeah, I have a few jerseys. An old green w/ Ciccarelli,and old white w/ Modano, and a Dallas green w/ Turco, plus hats shirts, etc. I just realized I have more stars gear than DMB.

[rapunzelchick]

I just realized I have more stars gear than DMB.
Nothing wrong with that...they were around longer!

Too bad about the Wolves last night, eh!? I don't know if they can pull it off.

[MelissaDMBfan]

I second this.
We'll be in staying in Delavan, so Milwaukee is a little out of our way. Relax and rejuvinate for night 2.
I stayed at Delevan last year, and will probably do the same this year. I think we stayed at a Super 8.

[bdb23]

I'll be at the Cove in Lake Geneva. Relative with a nice condo there.

[crashintosabine]

For us, camping (when it's an option) is the way to go. There are so many shows that we go to that camping isn't an option for because of location or the time of year. So we like to when we have the chance. In the summer though, it just makes the whole experince that much more of an "event." Something always goes awry, something always collapses and something always gets just trashed. But that's what's cool about the whole camping thing...some things you just can't get with a hotel stay.

[jordonh]

camping can be a drag if its over 100 degrees

[PilotC150]

camping can be a drag if its over 100 degrees
Camping isn't SUPPOSED to be easy. That's what makes it fun.

[crashintosabine]

Good morning Alpine :) 72 left :monkey :monkey :monkey

[liog_dmb]

Camping isn't SUPPOSED to be easy. That's what makes it fun.
I agree, but it's easier to nurse a hangover when you are in a controlled environment rather than battling the elements.

[PilotC150]

I agree, but it's easier to nurse a hangover when you are in a controlled environment rather than battling the elements.
Speaking of a hangover, how much do you usually all drink at shows/tailgating?

[EatSleepJeep]

I stayed at Delevan last year, and will probably do the same this year. I think we stayed at a Super 8.
They're totally booked at the Super 8, which is where we are staying. I made my res the day dates were announced. I love camping, but as I said before, I don't have the cargo space in my vehicle for everything we'd need.

[missycor]

Speaking of a hangover, how much do you usually all drink at shows/tailgating?

I never drink. I like to be totally sober so I can remember and enjoy every second of the show. :)

[The J2H]

Crown Royal & Coke.
Newcastle.
hello everyone...i'm back, although i never really went anywhere, lol

this post just sparked an idea in my head:
what are everyone's favorites alcoholic libations? i'm mostly a beer drinker myself, but i'll occasionally dip into the hard liquor. just seeing what everyone else here likes, so maybe i can try some next time i'm out drinker. of course, i have to start stock-piling for the road trip as well....

;)

[The J2H]

I know for sure they sell Blue Moon in the one and only liquor store in East Troy. Pretty cheap, too.
i'm definately gonna need the location of this shop...i think i'm not buying anything until we get to WI

[The J2H]

Yeah, earlier this week, it was about 80 and pleasant, today its about 50 and rain all day. It was kind of a pain in the ass last summer when it rained night 2....standing on the lawn was a pain because it felt like you were going to slip on your back every 3 minutes.
although the hotties fighting in the mud pit was nice

[rapunzelchick]

i'm definately gonna need the location of this shop...i think i'm not buying anything until we get to WI
It's literally the only liquor store in town. If I recall correctly it's near a car wash and maybe a Subway/gas station.

[The J2H]

A bad show at Alpine still beats a good show at SPAC...:lol
if i had some shirts made that said this....how many people would want one? :lol

[The J2H]

something always gets just trashed.
did you mean something, or someone??? ;)

[Crumbo]

Amstel Light

fire water does crazy things to this Native American

[rapunzelchick]

if i had some shirts made that said this....how many people would want one? :lol
There's just no such thing as a bad show at Alpine!

[rapunzelchick]

Amstel Light

fire water does crazy things to this Native American
Crumbo! You're alive!!! :)
Not knowing how close Villa Park is to the Des Plaines river, and not seeing you on the boards these past few days made me worry that you might be floating around town using a tanning bed as a raft.

[The J2H]

There's just no such thing as a bad show at Alpine!
i have to agree with that, but i still think it be funny to wear that shirt

[Crumbo]

Crumbo! You're alive!!! :)
Not knowing how close Villa Park is to the Des Plaines river, and not seeing you on the boards these past few days made me worry that you might be floating around town using a tanning bed as a raft.

:lol :lol

good visual

I'm alive and well....just trying to get business stuff done
Krap Alliv ( ;) :p ,hehe) is right next to Oak Brook so thankfully I'm not near the Des Plaines river......and I lost my internet connection most of the day yesterday....Comcast :twak :mad:

I'm glad you enjoyed the DVD and I got the RRFB one working finally (it's very shaky though).....next time we do a B&P remind me and I can include that one :)

[DMBfan14567]

Wisconsin State Fair will be going on at the same time as the DMB weekend, it's in West Allis, which is practically Milwaukee.

If you want to go to a zoo, not to rip on the Racine Zoo, but the Milwaukee County Zoo is a heck of a lot better, but also a bit more expensive for admission.

Brewery tours are always fun. :thumbsup
Yeah, I plan on hitting up a few breweries, I know Miller, and there were 2 other small ones...I can't remember the names right now though...are there any others than those?


on the topic of favor drinks...mine is beer, all the way, I don't like hard liquor, give me a Yuegling and I'm a happy camper.

[The J2H]

Yuegling, eh?

[rapunzelchick]

give me a Yuegling and I'm a happy camper.
Sounds like you're asking for a sexual favor! ;) :rolleyes:

[DMBfan14567]

Yuegling, eh?
oh my God it's the best beer ever...it's a darker beer, kinda reminds me of Killians a little bit, but it's amazing, its from PA, and they're just starting to get into NY and stuff so I'd imagine they'd be in OH in a decent amount of time?


Sounds like you're asking for a sexual favor! ;) :rolleyes:
hahaha now that would be funny, I wonder what it would entail :evil

[The J2H]

i found two more people who were staying at BFB on the Warehouse message board, so i've added them on our map. they're in sites 5 & 6.

enjoy!

[liog_dmb]

Yeah, I plan on hitting up a few breweries, I know Miller, and there were 2 other small ones...I can't remember the names right now though...are there any others than those?


on the topic of favor drinks...mine is beer, all the way, I don't like hard liquor, give me a Yuegling and I'm a happy camper.

The other two breweries are Lakefront Brewery and Sprecher Brewery. Very good beer at both of them, better than Miller IMO.

edit: As for my favorite drinks, my friend's and I have been on a kick lately of nostolgic beers (Blatz, Pabst, Old Style, etc.), but nothing beats a good old Lienie's Honey Wiess, or, if I'm going for a sippin' beer, a Lakefront Riverwest Stein or Sprecher Amber.

[PilotC150]

Lienie's Red is better than Honey Wiess

[The J2H]

haha...Blatz and PBR

[frostina]

Are you kidding? How did they take it away??

[frostina]

I know that it's an arm and a leg to stay there, but my friend and I are staying at the resort behind the amplitheatre. Anyone else? We are looking for some pals to party with before and after the shows.
Oh yea, and we are coming from St. Paul.

[EatSleepJeep]

if i had some shirts made that said this....how many people would want one? :lol
I would, but you'd have to properly credit the quote.:)

And yes, there is no such thing as a bad show at alpine.

[liog_dmb]

Lienie's Red is better than Honey Wiess

Lienie's Red is a very good beer, but I respectfully disagree and think that Honey Weiss is a better beer.

But, on a hot day, hardly anything beats a Berry Weiss.

[liog_dmb]

71 Days!

[DMBfan14567]

The other two breweries are Lakefront Brewery and Sprecher Brewery. Very good beer at both of them, better than Miller IMO.

edit: As for my favorite drinks, my friend's and I have been on a kick lately of nostolgic beers (Blatz, Pabst, Old Style, etc.), but nothing beats a good old Lienie's Honey Wiess, or, if I'm going for a sippin' beer, a Lakefront Riverwest Stein or Sprecher Amber.
yep, those were them :thumbsup

[soldat51]

71 Days!
:thumbsup
school just got done for me so now those 71 days will be a breeze...cant wait

[rapunzelchick]

I know that it's an arm and a leg to stay there, but my friend and I are staying at the resort behind the amplitheatre. Anyone else? We are looking for some pals to party with before and after the shows.
Oh yea, and we are coming from St. Paul.
We're coming from St. Paul, too! Staying at the Country Inn & Suites, but we'll for sure be in the lot both before and after the show.

[dmb i did it]

i have a question about big foot beach.....i see there is no alcohol permitted, does this really hold true or not, cause if so we gotta stay somewhere else


let me know someone

jeff
dmbididit@aol.com

[bdb23]

10 weeks. 70 days!!!! :monkey

[EatSleepJeep]

10 weeks. 70 days!!!! :monkey
Time is officially flying by.

[crashintosabine]

I was just thinking about that. I don't want to spend the whole summer counting down to Alpine, because that's kind of like counting the summer away. I actually DON'T want time to fly by, because once Alpine gets here there will only be about 3-4 weeks of summer weather left. :(

[bdb23]

I was just thinking about that. I don't want to spend the whole summer counting down to Alpine, because that's kind of like counting the summer away. I actually DON'T want time to fly by, because once Alpine gets here there will only be about 3-4 weeks of summer weather left. :(
Good point.

[DMBfan14567]

I was just thinking about that. I don't want to spend the whole summer counting down to Alpine, because that's kind of like counting the summer away. I actually DON'T want time to fly by, because once Alpine gets here there will only be about 3-4 weeks of summer weather left. :(
what a terrible point to make :lol :lol I don't even care about summer anymore since I started working, I wish I was back in school :(

[The J2H]

summer=less school, more work...with a few shots of DMB

[EatSleepJeep]

Geez, I love this picture. I wish I had a spy satellite.

http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12533

[steepler]

It's almost time for concert season!!!

[crashintosabine]

18 days and my happy ass will (hopefully) be at the Tweeter show!
:bounce :multi :bounce

[ShAdOwFaX]

Geez, I love this picture. I wish I had a spy satellite.

http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12533


so sweet :thumbsup

[bdb23]

18 days and my happy ass will (hopefully) be at the Tweeter show!
:bounce :multi :bounce
Yep. Me too. Then, only 50 days until Alpine. Sweet!! :monkey

[ShAdOwFaX]

I'm pretty sure it's too late to book a campsite for the alpine weekend this year, anyone know of a site that is still open???

[dtddmbfan]

I'm pretty sure it's too late to book a campsite for the alpine weekend this year, anyone know of a site that is still open???

i also have the same question? are there any places you can just show up and camp?

[siouxsiesue]

if you park your car at alpine... have a compass

my buddies and i spent a good hour trying to find our ride there in '94 at the eagles show... you park in a corn field with absolutely no landmarks!

still the best place in the midwest to see a truly open air show. beautiful place.

[midnitEdancer]

if you park your car at alpine... have a compass

my buddies and i spent a good hour trying to find our ride there in '94 at the eagles show... you park in a corn field with absolutely no landmarks!

O' hell yeah. Thats why the afterparty is a must.

[PilotC150]

Given i've only been there twice (last year's two shows), but I didn't have any problems finding my car. As long as you remember a few clues about what your car is near you won't have any problems at all.

[crashintosabine]

GOod morning Alpine. Hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend. :)

[missycor]

A compass is a really good idea. It took us 2 hours to find our car last year, because I thought my husband was paying attention, and he thought I was paying attention. :lol I was actually starting to get a little worried that we'd be stuck there until the last car left.

[MelissaDMBfan]

I kep a really hard time finding my car last year on night 2. (On night 1 I got a golf ride back to my car cause I fell going up the hill. Yes, up the hill.) I took the panic/alarm button on my car, and kept on hitting it cause I knew it would go off as I got closer. It thankfully worked, and I rushed my way out of there.

[rapunzelchick]

I've found that the key to finding your car after the show is to make sure you walk down to the venue via one of the actual aisles and count the number of garbage cans you pass. Oh, and remembering the color of the lot you're in. Last year I made sure everyone in our group remembered, as if it was a mantra, "Green - 7."

[mihighdavehead]

I've found that the key to finding your car after the show is to make sure you walk down to the venue via one of the actual aisles and count the number of garbage cans you pass. Oh, and remembering the color of the lot you're in. Last year I made sure everyone in our group remembered, as if it was a mantra, "Green - 7."
:thumbsup
The colors help...
When I went to Alpine shows in 2002 I just made sure to park by the long line of bushes and outhouses. Mainly for convenient bathroom breaks, but also because those trees and bushes are an easy landmark. I think it is the yellow lot if I remeber correctly.

[crashintosabine]

Be careful using trash cans as markers. Some outdoor venues move them around a bit to help the flow of outgoing traffic.

[rapunzelchick]

:thumbsup
The colors help...
When I went to Alpine shows in 2002 I just made sure to park by the long line of bushes and outhouses. Mainly for convenient bathroom breaks, but also because those trees and bushes are an easy landmark. I think it is the yellow lot if I remeber correctly.
Yea, but all of the lots have the trees/bushes/port-a-potties and sometimes they just herd you into a row and make you park. Another good landmark can be the big lights they set up w/ the noisy generators at the bottom of them.

[DMBfan14567]

I use the car beeper thing all the time when I can't find it in ANY parking lot, it's very convienent.

[alpinevalley]

I use the car beeper thing all the time when I can't find it in ANY parking lot, it's very convienent.
Hi All:

I am pleased to announce that this year, all of our lots will have much needed and improved signage on all of the light poles for ease in finding your vehicles. Each pole will have two 2'x6' reflective signs in the color of the lot with the number of the pole on them. Hopefully, that will help you out.

For the Alpine newbies, Alpine has six different parking lots. Yellow is the largest lot and closest to Highway D. It can accomodate three lanes of traffic coming in. The Blue lot is the long and narrow lot right off of our main entrance. The Red Lot is the lot near our front gates where busses and other oversized vehicles park and the VIP/Premier Lot is in the front of the Blue lot nearest the gates and also has a special road to exit. The Green parking lot is the one that is about a 1/2 mile walk down a twisty wooded road to get to our gates. And last, but not least, our disabled accessible lot with shuttle service to the theatre is located near the Alpine Valley resort.

Hope that helps. See everyone in about 2 months.

Regards,
Brian, Security Manager
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

[mihighdavehead]

Yellow is the largest lot and closest to Highway D. It can accomodate three lanes of traffic coming in.
:thumbsup
This is where the party is... :monkey

[rapunzelchick]

Brian,
Are you looking for help picking up those golf balls backstage? ;)
So would you say that the best way to avoid having to make that terrible walk to/from the Green lot is to get there early?

[rapunzelchick]

:thumbsup
This is where the party is... :monkey
Honey, the party is EVERYWHERE!!!!!!

[PilotC150]

Brian,
Are you looking for help picking up those golf balls backstage? ;)
So would you say that the best way to avoid having to make that terrible walk to/from the Green lot is to get there early?
Good question. I really don't want to end up in Green again. It was pretty lame compared to yellow, which is where we parked the first night. Yea, it was a lot easier to get out, but who really wants to get back to the campground early.

[alpinevalley]

Brian,
Are you looking for help picking up those golf balls backstage? ;)
So would you say that the best way to avoid having to make that terrible walk to/from the Green lot is to get there early?
Hi:

No help needed in picking up the golf balls, sorry. Green lot is usually the last lot to be opened and parked (and is also the smallest lot we have), so your best bet would be to arrive at a reasonable time and you will most likely be parked in one of the other lots. Of course, our lot parking is all dependent on traffic flow as well and the backups on neighboring roadways. So, Green lot may open earlier depending on traffic, but you can always bet that Yellow, Red, and Blue will be the first lots to open usually in that order.

Another option is to pay $20 for Premier Parking in the front of the Blue lot which gets you close to the gates whenever you happen to arrive and gets you out in a reasonable amount of time as well.

Regards,
Brian

[PilotC150]

Brian,
What would you say is the best road to come in on if we'd want to park in Yellow? Also, what direction?

[rapunzelchick]

No help needed in picking up the golf balls, sorry.
Pretty please? Seriously, whatever it takes, you name it.

[alpinevalley]

Brian,
What would you say is the best road to come in on if we'd want to park in Yellow? Also, what direction?
Hi All:

I cannot guarantee where you will park, but your best bet would be to enter from the west from the Bowers Rd. exit of I-43.

Regards,
AVMT

[mihighdavehead]

I think we should all meet and party in the yellow lot :)
As long as you get there before 4pm the yellow should still be open.
I plan on rolling in around 2 or 3 to get a good spot and find the Jeep :D just in time for a 4:20 sesh...

[EatSleepJeep]

YELLOW LOT!

We always try for the Yellow lot, and this year and are shooting for an arrival between 1pm and 2pm. Everyone should try to find the Jeep, as we always bring an excess of beverages and meats, and don't mind sharing with 30,000 of my closest friends. Invariably, you will encounter the inebriated searcher who asks you where their friends are. I always point somewhere far, and say "They're that way." Hey, I might be right.

The car alarm trick does work nicely in a pinch(especially when I have over 1/4 mile range from my remote).

In 99 we arrived quite late and were parked by the highway. I stated that I would not be remembering where we parked, so of course everyone else forgot. If it wasn't for the easy to spot Dodge tow truck parked next to us, we would have been there until 5 am.

[rapunzelchick]

I think we should all meet and party in the yellow lot :)
As long as you get there before 4pm the yellow should still be open.
I plan on rolling in around 2 or 3 to get a good spot and find the Jeep :D just in time for a 4:20 sesh...
:thumbsup So long as Country Inn & Suites lets us check in a bit early we hope to get there by 4:20 as well to enjoy one of the best crops that Minnesota produces. :D

I'm also going to take Jeep's suggestion and invest in a couple of those radios...I'll just have to figure out how to use 'em!

Sadly, we won't be flying the Timberwolves flag :( . Looks like we may be settling on Goldie the Gopher unless we think of something else creative.

[bdb23]

Yellow lot, baby. :monkey

[MelissaDMBfan]

Well if the yellow lot is where the party is...thats where I want to be!!!!!!!!!! :monkey

[PilotC150]

Sadly, we won't be flying the Timberwolves flag :( . Looks like we may be settling on Goldie the Gopher unless we think of something else creative.
I've always been looking for a reason to get a Sioux flag. Maybe this is the reason I've been looking for.

[mihighdavehead]

:thumbsup So long as Country Inn & Suites lets us check in a bit early we hope to get there by 4:20 as well to enjoy one of the best crops that Minnesota produces. :D

I'm also going to take Jeep's suggestion and invest in a couple of those radios...
:thumbsup
I can't wait for this show. Eventhough I am going to Chicago show in a few weeks...Alpine is where its at :cool:
I found a Motorola radio marked down to $40 orig. $80.
Cell phones are spotty in the parking lot as I found out the hard way in 2002.

[rapunzelchick]

Okay, so in my quest to find something identifiable for our car (since we're renting one and I have no idea what it'll be, not even the color) I came across this. What do you guys think?

[bdb23]

Okay, so in my quest to find something identifiable for our car (since we're renting one and I have no idea what it'll be, not even the color) I came across this. What do you guys think?
:thumbsup

[mihighdavehead]

Okay, so in my quest to find something identifiable for our car (since we're renting one and I have no idea what it'll be, not even the color) I came across this. What do you guys think?
:cool:
Do it... :thumbsup

[JanelleM]

Wow I just pondered how much I will be drinking at Alpine. I apologize in advance for any stupid behavior on my part. Under 10 weeks :thumbsup

[PilotC150]

Okay, so in my quest to find something identifiable for our car (since we're renting one and I have no idea what it'll be, not even the color) I came across this. What do you guys think?
With that, though, you'll undoubtedly get tons of drunk (and some sober) guys coming up and hitting on you. Just keep that in mind.

[alpinevalley]

Okay, so in my quest to find something identifiable for our car (since we're renting one and I have no idea what it'll be, not even the color) I came across this. What do you guys think?
Hi:

Just remember not to use anything tall and metal to attach this flag to! We don't want a repeat of last year.

Thanks,
Brian

[MelissaDMBfan]

Wow I just pondered how much I will be drinking at Alpine. I apologize in advance for any stupid behavior on my part. Under 10 weeks :thumbsup
I didn't know you were going to be there. GOOD TIMES!

[Crumbo]

Brian,
Are you looking for help picking up those golf balls backstage? ;)
So would you say that the best way to avoid having to make that terrible walk to/from the Green lot is to get there early?

spend the $20 and park in premeir parking....no worries about a long walk and easy access out....that's where I will be :)

[rapunzelchick]

With that, though, you'll undoubtedly get tons of drunk (and some sober) guys coming up and hitting on you. Just keep that in mind.
Well, I'm spoken for, but the three friends I'm coming with are single, so it might work well for them! :rolleyes:

[bdb23]

Hi:

Just remember not to use anything tall and metal to attach this flag to! We don't want a repeat of last year.

Thanks,
Brian
No we don't.

[rapunzelchick]

spend the $20 and park in premeir parking....no worries about a long walk and easy access out....that's where I will be :)
I don't know that I'll be able to talk my friends into the extra $, what with the hotel, rental car and extra-curricular party favors. I know, I know, it's just $20 and I should just cover it myself, but in a summer of 6 DMB and 2 Phish shows every penny adds up to a totally broke Rapunzel!

[Crumbo]

I don't know that I'll be able to talk my friends into the extra $, what with the hotel, rental car and extra-curricular party favors. I know, I know, it's just $20 and I should just cover it myself, but in a summer of 6 DMB and 2 Phish shows every penny adds up to a totally broke Rapunzel!

:(

hmmm....I see carpooling from the Country INN and Suites in our future :p

[JanelleM]

I didn't know you were going to be there. GOOD TIMES!Hey Mel!! Yes I am flying all the way from good old Phoenix to spend the weekend at Alpine. I CANNOT wait...I am camping at Bong...where will you be??

[rapunzelchick]

Hi:

Just remember not to use anything tall and metal to attach this flag to! We don't want a repeat of last year.

Thanks,
Brian
Will do. :)
And you remember that the girl with the long blonde hair and huge rack that's flying this flag is the one that's gonna name her first son after you in return for taking her backstage to meet the boys. :rolleyes:

[MelissaDMBfan]

Hey Mel!! Yes I am flying all the way from good old Phoenix to spend the weekend at Alpine. I CANNOT wait...I am camping at Bong...where will you be??
We still haven't booked anything yet. :( We are looking into hotels right now, and can't find ANYTHING. I can't believe things have booked up this fast. Last year we booked our hotel about 2 months before the show, and had no problem finding anything. Maybe I will end up in Milwaukee.

Anyone have any suggestions for me!!!!!!!

[rapunzelchick]

:(

hmmm....I see carpooling from the Country INN and Suites in our future :p
You know, I was just thinking that we'd have to meet up at the CI&S before heading into the lot. Except that I bet you'll get there on Sat. before us since we're driving from way the hell up here. Sunday should be simple enough to figure out.

Eh, let's get through Tweeter first. We'll still have 50 days after that to figure out Alpine details. Maybe I can talk the girls into the premier parking. I'll try at least.

And then after Alpine we'll make our plans for Gorge!!!! (Did I tell you that we got the WH hotel package!?) You're going to get to meet a wide spectrum of the people in my life!

[Sc00tsSV]

spend the $20 and park in premeir parking....no worries about a long walk and easy access out....that's where I will be :)

Sorry if this has been asked already but, do we get the premeir parking before the show(like days/weeks) or do we just get in a seperate line?

Thanks :)

[alpinevalley]

Sorry if this has been asked already but, do we get the premeir parking before the show(like days/weeks) or do we just get in a seperate line? Thanks :)
Hi:

You can either purchase Premier parking ahead of time through Ticketmaster or purchase it on the day of show (if spots are still available) by following the signs to our main theatre entrance. There is a limit to the number of spaces available in Premier Parking for each show. We also have a new page on our website with more information:

http://www.alpinevalleymusic.com/parking.asp

Just be sure that you enter at the main theatre entrance and follow the signs if you want to purchase Premier Parking on the day of show.

Thanks,
Brian

[JanelleM]

We still haven't booked anything yet. :( We are looking into hotels right now, and can't find ANYTHING. I can't believe things have booked up this fast. Last year we booked our hotel about 2 months before the show, and had no problem finding anything. Maybe I will end up in Milwaukee.

Anyone have any suggestions for me!!!!!!!Yeah I have heard things are booked solid as of right now :( Fortunately someone booked it for us a while back. How many of you are there...well there's only one you ;) but how many people will you be with??

[alpinevalley]

We still haven't booked anything yet. :( We are looking into hotels right now, and can't find ANYTHING. I can't believe things have booked up this fast. Last year we booked our hotel about 2 months before the show, and had no problem finding anything. Maybe I will end up in Milwaukee.

Anyone have any suggestions for me!!!!!!!
Hi:

Not sure if you've tried these two hotels yet, but they are worth a shot and only about 20-25 minutes from the theatre and right on the freeway (I-43) and you won't have to deal with Milwaukee traffic.

Holiday Inn Express, New Berlin
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/mkenb?irs=null

Baymont Inn & Suites, New Berlin
http://www.baymontinns.com/milwaukee-newberlin/

These are often overlooked when people are searching for hotels.

Regards,
Brian

[Crumbo]

You know, I was just thinking that we'd have to meet up at the CI&S before heading into the lot. Except that I bet you'll get there on Sat. before us since we're driving from way the hell up here. Sunday should be simple enough to figure out.

Eh, let's get through Tweeter first. We'll still have 50 days after that to figure out Alpine details. Maybe I can talk the girls into the premier parking. I'll try at least.

And then after Alpine we'll make our plans for Gorge!!!! (Did I tell you that we got the WH hotel package!?) You're going to get to meet a wide spectrum of the people in my life!

I plan on getting to the hotel around 2pm (hopefully I can check in early) and then plan on leaving to go to the lot sometime between 3-3:30.

Tweeter is only 16 days away :multi ....damn time flies

I'm staying at Getty's Cove for the Gorge....I couldn't talk anyone in our group to get a hotel :/

[crashintosabine]

spend the $20 and park in premeir parking....no worries about a long walk and easy access out....that's where I will be :)


Yeah, that's where we'll be both nights. We probably won't even get to our campsite until late afternoon on Saturday, so getting to the yellow lot early is out of the question. :thumbsup for premier parking! :D

[EatSleepJeep]

Hi:

Just remember not to use anything tall and metal to attach this flag to! We don't want a repeat of last year.

Thanks,
Brian
How did that whole incident turn out? I've heard varying accounts of number of people involved, etc.

[PilotC150]

I think i'm going to try to find a long vinyl pole, hollow in the middle, that I can put a flag on and then slide the poll over my car's antenna. That would work well, unless somebody steals the pole.

[MelissaDMBfan]

Yeah I have heard things are booked solid as of right now :( Fortunately someone booked it for us a while back. How many of you are there...well there's only one you ;) but how many people will you be with??
There is just going to be myself, and my other DMB buddy Jenn. (That is both of us in my profile pic on the way to Alpine last year. I am wearing the glasses.) Even though its only the two of us, we always have such a great time!!!!! I am really looking foward to it. :)

[MelissaDMBfan]

Hi:

Not sure if you've tried these two hotels yet, but they are worth a shot and only about 20-25 minutes from the theatre and right on the freeway (I-43) and you won't have to deal with Milwaukee traffic.

Holiday Inn Express, New Berlin
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/mkenb?irs=null

Baymont Inn & Suites, New Berlin
http://www.baymontinns.com/milwaukee-newberlin/

These are often overlooked when people are searching for hotels.

Regards,
Brian
Both sold out, or we need to stay longer than one night. I can't get up there till Saturday cause I have a wedding Friday night, and we will leave right after the concert Sunday night.

Any other suggestions????

[onesweetdan]

I was just reading the alpine site and it says that the lots will open at 1:00, has it always been 1:00, for some reason I thought it was 3:00. 1:00 sounds a lot better to me!

[mihighdavehead]

Any other suggestions????
Try Hotwire.com
At this point I would say Milwaukee is the only city with rooms left.
I got a fat deal on hotwire last month. I'm staying at the Sheraton in Brookfield for $43/night.

[EatSleepJeep]

I was just reading the alpine site and it says that the lots will open at 1:00, has it always been 1:00, for some reason I thought it was 3:00. 1:00 sounds a lot better to me!
Normally they open at 2, but this year it's 1. Coincidentally, the gates open at 4 instead of 5 and the opening act starts at 6 instead of seven.

[PilotC150]

For those of you camping, it's never too early to make a list of stuff you need. Here's a good list to base your own off of:

http://antsmarching.org/forum/showthread.php?t=95030

[EatSleepJeep]

^
People ask me why I'm staying at a hotel this year, and I respond "How am I gonna fit all that stuff in a Wrangler?"

Maybe next year I'll purchase some cargo racks. Jeez, more stuff to buy for the Jeep.

[PilotC150]

Are you driving alone? You could easily fit it if that's the case. I went through that list and eliminated at least half of the things in there.

Hell, I'm making the trip with my fiance in my Ford Probe and it all fits in there.

[alpinevalley]

How did that whole incident turn out? I've heard varying accounts of number of people involved, etc.
Hi:

The whole incident turned out fine and everyone went home after getting checked out in local hospitals. In fact, the main person who was injured will be back for both DMB shows this season from what I am told.

Regards,
Brian

[crashintosabine]

Hey Brian,

Thanks again for all of the info. Good stuff! :D :thumbsup

[EatSleepJeep]

Are you driving alone? You could easily fit it if that's the case. I went through that list and eliminated at least half of the things in there.

Hell, I'm making the trip with my fiance in my Ford Probe and it all fits in there.
No, I'll have a passenger. Maybe we'll camp next year....

[DMBfan14567]

Try Hotwire.com
At this point I would say Milwaukee is the only city with rooms left.
I got a fat deal on hotwire last month. I'm staying at the Sheraton in Brookfield for $43/night.
yeah I got an awesome deal off Priceline awhile back...we're staying at the Courtyard Marriott in Brookfield for $144 TOTAL for 3 nights, that's with tax and stuff, not bad eh? :thumbsup

[MelissaDMBfan]

Does anyone know how far Brookfield is from Alpine? It doesnt look like its that far, but I just want to make sure, and is Brookfield a decent little town, or is it more of a suburb of Milwaukee? I don't want to be staying in a little mini ghetto or anything.

Hotwire is offering me 70 bucks for one night, which isn't two bad, especially divided by two people.

[DMBfan14567]

Does anyone know how far Brookfield is from Alpine? It doesnt look like its that far, but I just want to make sure, and is Brookfield a decent little town, or is it more of a suburb of Milwaukee? I don't want to be staying in a little mini ghetto or anything.

Hotwire is offering me 70 bucks for one night, which isn't two bad, especially divided by two people.
I have no idea, from what I know I think it's under 30 minutes away, and it's outside the city so it's not completely terrible...

if your not looking for a specific hotel you really should try priceline too, you can Select Brookfield as your area, that's what I did...

[MelissaDMBfan]

I have no idea, from what I know I think it's under 30 minutes away, and it's outside the city so it's not completely terrible...

if your not looking for a specific hotel you really should try priceline too, you can Select Brookfield as your area, that's what I did...
I will have to check priceline out too! I am not looking for a specific area, but something relatively close ya know. :)

[rapunzelchick]

I will have to check priceline out too! I am not looking for a specific area, but something relatively close ya know. :)
If you're a member of AAA give them a call and ask their travel services people to help you find a reasonable rate at a decent location.

[DMBfan14567]

If you're a member of AAA give them a call and ask their travel services people to help you find a reasonable rate at a decent location.
yeah like I said before, we got an awesome deal through AAA for our rental car...we got hte AAA train rate from Rochester to Chicago ($80 roundtrip each) and got a rental car for $13/day (Mazda 626 I think? or 6? whatever it is) that's with being 25+ though...but still it's an awesome deal!

[alpinevalley]

Does anyone know how far Brookfield is from Alpine? It doesnt look like its that far, but I just want to make sure, and is Brookfield a decent little town, or is it more of a suburb of Milwaukee? I don't want to be staying in a little mini ghetto or anything.

Hotwire is offering me 70 bucks for one night, which isn't two bad, especially divided by two people.
Hi:

Brookfield is actually an upscale suburb of Milwaukee on the west side of Milwaukee. Depending on where you are in Brookfield, you will be around 25-35 minutes away from the theatre.

Regards,
Brian

[liog_dmb]

Depending on which part of Brookfield you are coming from, it'll be about 30-45 minutes to Alpine.

Michelle - you'll probably be closer to the 30 minute distance.

Brookfield is a pretty big suburb and goes quite a distance to the north around here and I-43 is pretty far south.

Hope that helps out.

Jeremy

[DMBfan14567]

Depending on which part of Brookfield you are coming from, it'll be about 30-45 minutes to Alpine.

Michelle - you'll probably be closer to the 30 minute distance.

Brookfield is a pretty big suburb and goes quite a distance to the north around here and I-43 is pretty far south.

Hope that helps out.

Jeremy
oh so I'm more on the south side? And one other thing...is it an easy drive from Chicago to Brookfield? I've never done it before...

[liog_dmb]

Hi:

Brookfield is actually an upscale suburb of Milwaukee on the west side of Milwaukee. Depending on where you are in Brookfield, you will be around 25-35 minutes away from the theatre.

Regards,
Brian

Damn...beat me to it...

[liog_dmb]

oh so I'm more on the south side? And one other thing...is it an easy drive from Chicago to Brookfield? I've never done it before...

You are pretty much on the south edge of Brookfield....

Chicago to Brookfield is a piece of cake. Just take I-94 all the way.

[DMBfan14567]

You are pretty much on the south edge of Brookfield....

Chicago to Brookfield is a piece of cake. Just take I-94 all the way.rock on, I can't wait, it's gonna be a nice little summer vacation :)

[MelissaDMBfan]

You are pretty much on the south edge of Brookfield....

Chicago to Brookfield is a piece of cake. Just take I-94 all the way.
Well that is a plus cause last year we stayed in Delevan and got completely lost.

[liog_dmb]

rock on, I can't wait, it's gonna be a nice little summer vacation :)

I'm sure you'll have a great time here!

[alpinevalley]

rock on, I can't wait, it's gonna be a nice little summer vacation :)
Hi:

To get to the theatre from Brookfield, just get to Pilgrim Rd/Moorland Rd. and take it south to I-43. Hop on I-43 South to the Bowers Rd. exit (#33) and you are good to go.

Regards,
Brian

[rapunzelchick]

Well, looks like the girls have decided we'll splurge on the Premier Parking.

Alpine Valley Brian, I could use your input here: do you recommend buying the parking in advance through TM or do you think it'll be okay to just wait until we get to the venue?

Crubmo: looks like we're on for the caravan from the CI&S parking lot!!!

[DMBfan14567]

Hi:

To get to the theatre from Brookfield, just get to Pilgrim Rd/Moorland Rd. and take it south to I-43. Hop on I-43 South to the Bowers Rd. exit (#33) and you are good to go.

Regards,
Brian
yeah I was thinking of going to AAA and getting some Trip-Tiks for the weekend thanks for hte help :) :thumbsup

[bdb23]

Rapunzel...

Hi:

You can either purchase Premier parking ahead of time through Ticketmaster or purchase it on the day of show (if spots are still available) by following the signs to our main theatre entrance. There is a limit to the number of spaces available in Premier Parking for each show. We also have a new page on our website with more information:

http://www.alpinevalleymusic.com/parking.asp

Just be sure that you enter at the main theatre entrance and follow the signs if you want to purchase Premier Parking on the day of show.

Thanks,
Brian

[rapunzelchick]

Rapunzel...
I was really looking for his opinion based on his experience and expertice, but thanks, counselor.

[bdb23]

I was really looking for his opinion based on his experience and expertice, but thanks, counselor.
No problem. It was just his response before to the same exact question. So I'm raising an "asked and answered" objection. :D

[rapunzelchick]

^^^You never did respond to my post asking you what type of practice you're in.
I'm a PI/Med-Mal/WD/PL paralegal. Always happy to meet more legal eagles...especially ones that are DMB fans!!!

[bdb23]

^^^You never did respond to my post asking you what type of practice you're in.
I'm a PI/Med-Mal/WD/PL paralegal. Always happy to meet more legal eagles...especially ones that are DMB fans!!!
I spent about 4 years doing insurance defense work, mostly defense on PI cases. Now, I do a lot of commercial and corporate litigation. Mostly banks, small corporations and businesses. I'll do some PI if the injury is right but we try to stay away from contingent fees. Just a 3 person office after working for some big ones before.

[rapunzelchick]

I spent about 4 years doing insurance defense work, mostly defense on PI cases. Now, I do a lot of commercial and corporate litigation. Mostly banks, small corporations and businesses. I'll do some PI if the injury is right but we try to stay away from contingent fees. Just a 3 person office after working for some big ones before.
Insurance defense!?!?!? :ugh: :eek: :(
Glad to see you crossed back over from the dark side! :D ;)
I keep dreaming that someday the WH or the band or Bama Works or whatever will be be in need of the world's best paralegal and then I'll be able to combine two of my passions...DMB and law. Ah, to dream....

[bdb23]

Insurance defense!?!?!? :ugh: :eek: :(
Glad to see you crossed back over from the dark side! :D ;)
I keep dreaming that someday the WH or the band or Bama Works or whatever will be be in need of the world's best paralegal and then I'll be able to combine two of my passions...DMB and law. Ah, to dream....
Yep. I worked for the largest US retailer and largest US insurance company during my stint. I knew I should have taken that media law class.

[Tbone328]

both Alpine shows are gonna have 2 opening acts, Jem then Guster

[bdb23]

both Alpine shows are gonna have 2 opening acts, Jem then Guster
This explains the early start time for the shows.

[danster]

anybody know anything about jem

[EatSleepJeep]

anybody know anything about jem
Children's cartoon show. Mid 80's. Magical earrings. Ran around with the Holograms.

[MelissaDMBfan]

Children's cartoon show. Mid 80's. Magical earrings. Ran around with the Holograms.
:lol and I woke up to watch it every morning at around 6:30 am. :)

[crashintosabine]

Jem was truly outrageous, truly truly truly outrageous. Wooooah Jem! :lol

My younger sister LOVED that show.

[missycor]

Children's cartoon show. Mid 80's. Magical earrings. Ran around with the Holograms.

Don't forget about her really cool boyfriend Rio. :)

[alpinevalley]

No problem. It was just his response before to the same exact question. So I'm raising an "asked and answered" objection. :D
Hi:

For these shows it may be best to buy a Premier Parking ticket ahead of time to avoid spots being sold out, especially if you are planning on coming later in the day. I can try to pull the counts so far for the DMB shows and see how many spaces are left.

Regards,
Brian

[rapunzelchick]

Hi:

For these shows it may be best to buy a Premier Parking ticket ahead of time to avoid spots being sold out, especially if you are planning on coming later in the day. I can try to pull the counts so far for the DMB shows and see how many spaces are left.

Regards,
Brian
Thanks for the advice...gonna go visit Ticket Bastard now.

[DMBfan14567]

Children's cartoon show. Mid 80's. Magical earrings. Ran around with the Holograms.
loved that cartoon!! :multi :thumbsup

[Crumbo]

Thanks for the advice...gonna go visit Ticket Bastard now.

I finally responded to your email:)

[rapunzelchick]

I finally responded to your email:)
Just arrived, but I haven't read it yet as I was on ticketmaster.com buying my Premier Parking for both shows. (Considering doing it for Phish, too, but haven't decided yet.) Ticket Bastard adds $2 to each order....I really hate them. :BANG

[crashintosabine]

Got our premier parking tickets. :D

[rapunzelchick]

Got our premier parking tickets. :D
Clearly this is where the party will be this year. :monkey
Sorry all you yellow lot fans. Too bad, so sad. ;)

[crashintosabine]

Yes, consider this the official memo -- Party is now in the premier lot. Sorry yellow. :( :lol

[bdb23]

Clearly this is where the party will be this year. :monkey
Sorry all you yellow lot fans. Too bad, so sad. ;)
Damn. All you "premier" people have me re-thinking my plans. A couple people in my group "accidently" bought premier parking and maybe I'll move up. I don't know yet. :confused:

[MelissaDMBfan]

I have been thinking about doing premier parking too! Maybe I will do it just the second night since I will be in a rush to get home.

[rapunzelchick]

Damn. All you "premier" people have me re-thinking my plans. A couple people in my group "accidently" bought premier parking and maybe I'll move up. I don't know yet. :confused:
Ah, come on...EVERYBODY'S doing it! ;)

[bdb23]

Melissa - I love the custom user title for Prior. Finally!!!

[bdb23]

Ah, come on...EVERYBODY'S doing it! ;)
If that were an excuse for doing things I'd be in some big trouble at Alpine. :cool:

[rapunzelchick]

If that were an excuse for doing things I'd be in some big trouble at Alpine. :cool:
I'm always in some sort of big trouble at Alpine! :freak Wouldn't be the same otherwise! :rolleyes:

[mihighdavehead]

I am all about the free lots :thumbsup

What are the benefits to the premier parking?
Besides maybe getting out of the lot quicker after the show.

All the cool people are gonna be in the yellow lot... :monkey

[MelissaDMBfan]

Melissa - I love the custom user title for Prior. Finally!!!
:thumbsup Thank you. I am thinking about changing it to tomorrow at 2:20.

I am taking my son, Jack, to get his pictures taken tomorrow and made sure that they fit me in before the 2:20 start! I don't want to miss Prior taking the field for the world!

[rapunzelchick]

I am all about the free lots :thumbsup

What are the benefits to the premier parking?
Besides maybe getting out of the lot quicker after the show.

All the cool people are gonna be in the yellow lot... :monkey
I've reached a point in my life where I've decided that some things, most importantly my time, are worth some extra $. Same goes with comfort (hence the room at CI&S).

All the HOT people are gonna be in the premier lot! ;)

[bdb23]

I've reached a point in my life where I've decided that some things, most importantly my time, are worth some extra $. Same goes with comfort (hence the room at CI&S).

All the HOT people are gonna be in the premier lot! ;)
Well that settles it, I'm all about being around HOT people. :D

[Crumbo]

I've reached a point in my life where I've decided that some things, most importantly my time, are worth some extra $. Same goes with comfort (hence the room at CI&S).

All the HOT people are gonna be in the premier lot! ;)

:thumbsup

I agree with everything said in this post :p

[MelissaDMBfan]

Well I don't want to be around any uggo's, so I think I will get premier parking for night 2.

[rapunzelchick]

uggo's
:lol

[missycor]

Does this mean I'm finally one of the "cool kids"? :lol

[PilotC150]

Yellow lot still dominates over premier.

[dmb_41_sd]

Yellow lot still dominates over premier.

I dont remember seeing anyone at all in the premier lot tailgating. I thought I remember them packing them in like sardines too so there's not much room to do anything. YELLOW LOT is where it's gonna be. :)