Official Tweeter Center Chicago (THE WORLD) Thread

[bdb23]

I didn't see one out there (for obvious reasons) so I figure I'd start one up. Just put in my request for this one. I know everyone (including me) hates the acoustics at this venue and the traffic is mad. But, I'm still looking forward to hearing some fresh stuff from the boys since we are second on the tour. Plus, it's always funny to hear Dave call this place "The World" like old times.

[Play_Like_Fonz]

Ehhh, I think I might just wait and go to Alpine. Though, Tweeter means I don't have to wait to see DMB.

[bdb23]

I'm doing Alpine, too (along with Hershey). But I'd kill myself if they came out with a huge show at Tweeter and I sat home. That's the only reason why I'm going.

[DMBFan920]

yeah, I'll be there (hopefully, I put in my request yesterday) and I'll also be at Noblesville and Alpine

[Crumbo]

But I'd kill myself if they came out with a huge show at Tweeter and I sat home. That's the only reason why I'm going.

:thumbsup

ditto

[UWMike]

Can you tailgate at this place? I've never been here and am willing to put up with all of the sound and parking problems that I've heard about as long as we can have a good tailgate.

[Play_Like_Fonz]

Sad really, Gorge thread is 200+ posts, Alpine and Camden are 100+ posts, we have 6. :lol

[dancingnancy37]

I think I may go to this show.

I haven't been to this venue since 1999. Not a fan of the venue, and I've never seen DMB there, but I need a show to tide me over until Alpine.

[kgiles21]

i went 1 time to see dmb at tweeter.. i will never go back again.. do your selves a favor and go some where else to see the band or any band for that matter.
--kyle

[Yesac820]

The only reason to go to tweeter is so that you dont have to wait all the way to alpine. This show holds you over for those two big nights....so yes ill be going

[FireDancerDMB41]

im going...it's the only show i can go to since im only 15...but last year i had a blast and the sound wasnt to bad where i was sitting(your fine as long as you dont get lawn), plus it's a 10 minute drive from my house so i cant just pass that up

[bdb23]

No tailgating allowed really. We weren't bothered last year when we just sat around and drank a bit, though. But they don't allow grilling, etc. One year, they made us sit in our cars and drink.

[watchtower41]

I skipped out on their show there last summer because this place is the biggest disgrace to Amphitheatres in ther country. What a big SHITHOLE. With a big market lke Chicago, Ive never quite understood why something couldnt come forward and completely wipe this place out..... damn, I really miss the old Popular Creek out in Hoffman Estates. F'n Sears. :violent: The crowd as well, is reason enough to loathe the place.... and trust me, this is not anywhere close to a true representation od chicago dMb faithful..... bunch of meatheads, toughpants, and braty girls..... All this being said, the band still plays really great shows there.... even if you cant really hear them. Ive vowed to never go to this place again, that version of Typical in the encore last year may be enough to persuede me to go this year..... but its so tough. Its crazy, I know....how can you refuse to go to a dMb show in your home city/state??? World is more than enough answer.

[bdb23]

I skipped out on their show there last summer because this place is the biggest disgrace to Amphitheatres in ther country. What a big SHITHOLE. With a big market lke Chicago, Ive never quite understood why something couldnt come forward and completely wipe this place out..... damn, I really miss the old Popular Creek out in Hoffman Estates. F'n Sears. :violent: The crowd as well, is reason enough to loathe the place.... and trust me, this is not anywhere close to a true representation od chicago dMb faithful..... bunch of meatheads, toughpants, and braty girls..... All this being said, the band still plays really great shows there.... even if you cant really hear them. Ive vowed to never go to this place again, that version of Typical in the encore last year may be enough to persuede me to go this year..... but its so tough. Its crazy, I know....how can you refuse to go to a dMb show in your home city/state??? World is more than enough answer.
Very well put. :thumbsup

[theBLINDmelon]

Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for another "amphitheatre". I believe they are calling it Millenium Park where the new "amphitheatre" in Chicago is being built. I walk past it a couple times a week but I really know little about it accept that it is a music theatre. Right on Michigan Avenue in between Randolph and Washington.

I passed up Tweeter this past summer for the same reasons. No camping, no tailgating and I had the same occurence of having to drink in the car. I'm saving my money for Deer Creek, Alpine, and Blossom.

But, have fun when you go and be safe.

[dancingnancy37]

Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for another "amphitheatre". I believe they are calling it Millenium Park where the new "amphitheatre" in Chicago is being built. I walk past it a couple times a week but I really know little about it accept that it is a music theatre. Right on Michigan Avenue in between Randolph and Washington.

Oooh I am glad that it's going to be a music theatre. It looks sooo cool. I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's completed. It was designed by Frank Gehry, he designed the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain. The top of the structure looks very similar to part of the Guggenheim. Sooo cool.

[greykmb]

This year will be my first time at this venue. I just moved to Chicago from St. Louis so I'm used to everyone badmouthing the local venue, UMB gets dumped on terribly. The way I see it the less people who wanna go see DMB here gives me a chance at better seats.

[DMBFan920]

yeah, greykmb, I personally don't think it's that bad of a venue, so don't worry, it's not as bad as people say

[FireDancerDMB41]

Oooh I am glad that it's going to be a music theatre. It looks sooo cool. I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's completed. It was designed by Frank Gehry, he designed the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain. The top of the structure looks very similar to part of the Guggenheim. Sooo cool.
is that supposed to be that big?...i havent seen it yet, but i didnt know it was going to be big enough to hold big concerts like dmb

[dancingnancy37]

is that supposed to be that big?...i havent seen it yet, but i didnt know it was going to be big enough to hold big concerts like dmb

I don't think it is going to be that big.

[dancingnancy37]

http://www.guggenheim.org/exhibitions/past_exhibitions/gehry/images/projects/projects_images/millenium13_lg.jpg

This is what it's going to look like when it's done.

And this is what it's going to look like from the front.

http://www.djc.com/special/emp2000/chicago.jpg

"...Seating for the audience will be provided in two areas located on the Great Lawn. The main seating area will accommodate up to 4,000 people in fixed seats and will be located immediately adjacent to the Music Pavilion. Beyond the main seating, a lawn area will accommodate up to an additional 6,000 people in a more informal environment. "

So yeah. It's going to be pretty decent sized.

Here's more about it. http://www.usequities.com/Corporate/Projects/Park%20Band%20Shell/park_middle.htm

[DMBFan920]

it's not DMB sized though

[kgiles21]

http://www.guggenheim.org/exhibitions/past_exhibitions/gehry/images/projects/projects_images/millenium13_lg.jpg

This is what it's going to look like when it's done.

And this is what it's going to look like from the front.

http://www.djc.com/special/emp2000/chicago.jpg

"...Seating for the audience will be provided in two areas located on the Great Lawn. The main seating area will accommodate up to 4,000 people in fixed seats and will be located immediately adjacent to the Music Pavilion. Beyond the main seating, a lawn area will accommodate up to an additional 6,000 people in a more informal environment. "

So yeah. It's going to be pretty decent sized.

Here's more about it. http://www.usequities.com/Corporate/Projects/Park%20Band%20Shell/park_middle.htm
that looks scary

[bdb23]

I see that thing everyday (no pun intended) and it's hideous. It will be a huge eye-soar for the city in 10 years. Chicago's lakefront isn't flashy and this is SO out of place.

[watchtower41]

yeah, greykmb, I personally don't think it's that bad of a venue, so don't worry, it's not as bad as people say



yes it is, the place is a dump....................
Its not too bad, until you go to any other venue in the country. All I'm saying is, with as great of a city that Chicago is.... especially from an architectual standpoint.....the city deserves mch better than the shitty Tweeter Center with no working speakers, and the United Center (aka the ECHO dome) Carter cant even overcome their steel layered 5000 foot tall ceiling :BANG


Millenium Park wont hold too many big name concerts. 10,000 capcity is not that big at all in any type of comparison with outdoor venues.....'tis smaller than Red Rocks. It will be useful for Tast of Chicago and the various fests down there.....but to expect dMb will play there, dream on....

[MelissaDMBfan]

I said I would never go back to this place after how terrible it was in 2002. Then 2003's show had a pretty good setlist, so I am going to go this year as long as the Warehouse gives me some good seats. I might look on ticketmaster for some good seats too. If I get anything in the 200's or lawn I will sell them :)

Plus I live like 15 minutes away, and drive there everytime I go to school. So its kinda hard to sit at home and knowing a DMB concert is taking place that close to me.

[FireDancerDMB41]

I said I would never go back to this place after how terrible it was in 2002. Then 2003's show had a pretty good setlist, so I am going to go this year as long as the Warehouse gives me some good seats. I might look on ticketmaster for some good seats too. If I get anything in the 200's or lawn I will sell them :)

Plus I live like 15 minutes away, and drive there everytime I go to school. So its kinda hard to sit at home and knowing a DMB concert is taking place that close to me.
where do you live melissa?

[AdamP]

ill be here(im pretty sure)

[billy_tripper]

I'm going this year and it will be my first time going to this venue. Do you think it will really be that bad if I get decent seats. And what do you mean by bad acoustics, echo, dull sound, or just not loud? I'm a third year member and I've always got seats in the first 30 or so rows so I figured I'd get decent seats.

[DMBFan920]

it really isn't that bad if you don't focus on it, I've never had probs. with it

[MelissaDMBfan]

I live right by Sandburg.

[FireDancerDMB41]

I live right by Sandburg.
really? i go to sandburg but live in oak forest, how old are you?

[MelissaDMBfan]

really? i go to sandburg but live in oak forest, how old are you?
I am 22, and thankfully out of HS. :)

[FireDancerDMB41]

I am 22, and thankfully out of HS. :)
haha...did you go to sandburg or a private school?...or stagg for that matter

[MelissaDMBfan]

haha...did you go to sandburg or a private school?...or stagg for that matter
I live in Staggs district, but I went to Catholic school :)

[watchtower41]

We should picket the day of the show outside the amp in the parking lot.........



HEAR US NOW.....BUY NEW SPEAKERS!!!!!!
HEAR US NOW.....BLOW UP THE AMP!!!!!!!

[IlliniGal]

i saw my first concert ever at the world...good memories.

too bad the acoustics at tweeter suck :(

[missycor]

I can't decide if I should go or not. I've never been to a show there, and all of these comments make me think that I shouldn't waste my time. But I hate to wait for Alpine.

[MelissaDMBfan]

I can't decide if I should go or not. I've never been to a show there, and all of these comments make me think that I shouldn't waste my time. But I hate to wait for Alpine.
I am only going if the seats are good. I am sure I can try and sell them seeing as I live right here.

[dancingnancy37]

I'm not a big fan of the venue but I'll go for the hell of it. It'll tide me over until Alpine, and it's 2 days after my birthday, so it'll be fun.

[danster]

yea im goin just cuz i cant wait till august for alpine

[watchtower41]

so, I gotta admit.... I took the bait and when ahead and requested. Not so much frmo the set last year, even though that Typcial in the encore continues to kick my ass, but anyways....its the 2nd show of the tour, on a friday.... so I figure at the very least it will be a nice appitizer for Deer on that same weekend. Wishful thinking, but heres hoping for better speakers and sound this time around.

[mdmt619]

ive been going for the past 2 years and ill be going this year (its the day before my b-day)

last year's show was amazing, personally, i think it was just as good as alpine that year (well, maybe not night 1, but just as good as night 2- and yes, i was at all 3 shows)

the traffic isnt bad at all, you just have to know how to read a map and be smart enough to not take the main road

i guess the sound isnt as good as alpine, but its not that bad if you have pavilion seats

[FireDancerDMB41]

yea, i think it should be a fun time for everyone...even if it isnt as nice as alpine, it's still a dmb show!

[DMBFan920]

it's still a dmb show!
yeah, people seem to forget this sometimes

[FireDancerDMB41]

yeah, people seem to forget this sometimes
and last year it was a great one at that

[DMBFan920]

yup, definately a great show, if this show is just as good or better I will be please :)

[FireDancerDMB41]

yup, definately a great show, if this show is just as good or better I will be please :)
yea, im really hoping for some good seats this year...mine last year were pretty good and i had a blast

[DMBFan920]

yeah, I had front "row" of lawn last year, I was satisfied, but pavillion would be nice

[2StepMarching]

Well i posted a thread a while ago asking for advice from people who are locals.... I know it wont be as good as Shoreline here in CA but hey I cant complain. I get to go to Chicago for the first time in my life watch DMB and then watch a day game at Wrigley. =) thanx for all the advice and i hope to see some of you guys there. Feel free to drop me an email to give me any BAR recommendations!!!

rka79@yahoo.com

[FireDancerDMB41]

Well i posted a thread a while ago asking for advice from people who are locals.... I know it wont be as good as Shoreline here in CA but hey I cant complain. I get to go to Chicago for the first time in my life watch DMB and then watch a day game at Wrigley. =) thanx for all the advice and i hope to see some of you guys there. Feel free to drop me an email to give me any BAR recommendations!!!

rka79@yahoo.com
there are alot of cool bar/resturants about 5 minutes away from tweeter...all along oak park(the main street leading to tweeter) i have heard the Blue Iguana is cool place to go to but have never been yet

[modmike]

Where to Stay for Tweeter @ Tinley Park, IL

Where are good hotels near the Tweeter Center @ Tinley Park, IL?

Where are folks staying?

[Tbone328]

I got confirmed for pavillion at Tweeter and Alpine night 2 but got declined for nigt 1 at alpine.

I'm pumped for this tour. Tweeter should be an awsome show because it's the second show of the tour and we won't know what to expect. I'm gonna try to not look at the setlist for UMB Bank Pav

[FireDancerDMB41]

Where to Stay for Tweeter @ Tinley Park, IL

Where are good hotels near the Tweeter Center @ Tinley Park, IL?

Where are folks staying?
there is a holiday inn about 5 minutes away...it's pretty new and heard they have a nice bar and resturant there, it is nothing tooo speacial though, just a standard hotel...but very close to tweeter

[DMBFan920]

so... I got declined on all 5 of my requests and much to my dismay, none of the three shows I hope to attend are listed on Ticketmaster. Tweeter (Chi) or Alpine Valley. I am extremely ticked off.

[Crumbo]

so... I got declined on all 5 of my requests and much to my dismay, none of the three shows I hope to attend are listed on Ticketmaster. Tweeter (Chi) or Alpine Valley. I am extremely ticked off.

ticketmaster sales are saturday april 3rd....they should be up there this week:)

[EatDrinkbeMARY]

I am going to be in the car to South Carolina on April 3! so i have to call ticketmaster from my cell phone.
Is this place really that bad......I'm just worried because, im not old enough to drive myself to a concert yet (im only 15) , my mom is going with me, but thats the only show shes going to take me to.
What do you mean the acoustics are bad........can you just not hear as well, is it not loud enough? can you not hear dave singing?
But i've heard they have had some awesome Setlists here, so thats a plus. cheers
~Mary~

[Crumbo]

I am going to be in the car to South Carolina on April 3! so i have to call ticketmaster from my cell phone.
Is this place really that bad......I'm just worried because, im not old enough to drive myself to a concert yet (im only 15) , my mom is going with me, but thats the only show shes going to take me to.
What do you mean the acoustics are bad........can you just not hear as well, is it not loud enough? can you not hear dave singing?
But i've heard they have had some awesome Setlists here, so thats a plus. cheers
~Mary~

you need to be in the first 20 rows of the center pavillion to hear everything very clear....the lawn and the 200 level sections are awful for sound there

[EatDrinkbeMARY]

is it worth going to though? I dunno, i still am prolly going to go though, or else i'd be missing out on Dmb this summer

[DMBFan920]

ticketmaster sales are saturday april 3rd....they should be up there this week:)
I realize that, but wouldn't you think they would just put them all up at the same time?

[DMBFan920]

is it worth going to though? I dunno, i still am prolly going to go though, or else i'd be missing out on Dmb this summer
yes, it's worth it

[EatDrinkbeMARY]

I realize that, but wouldn't you think they would just put them all up at the same time?

Yeah it would make more sense, i dont know why they are doing that though. It would be eaiser on me if they would of sold them all on the same day, that way i would be home to buy them, not in a car. lol

~Mary~

[Crumbo]

I realize that, but wouldn't you think they would just put them all up at the same time?

for sale or just listing them?

for sale at the same time might cause server issues

as far as listing them...remember this is Ticketmaster we are talking about ;)

[DMBFan920]

for sale or just listing them?

for sale at the same time might cause server issues

as far as listing them...remember this is Ticketmaster we are talking about ;)
true, but DMB also isn't listed on the Tweeter Center (Chicago) website

[dmb_41_sd]

true, but DMB also isn't listed on the Tweeter Center (Chicago) website

??? So their website is slow about updating. They're going to play tweeter. They will be listed, dont worry.

[EatDrinkbeMARY]

Just checked ticket master, and they have it listed right now. Cant wait till Saturday!

~Mary~

[siouxsiesue]

i am in michigan...still debating between tweeter (earlier and closer) and alpine (later and farther away, and i've been there before and know how fun it is...)

what is a girl to do???

[dancingnancy37]

i am in michigan...still debating between tweeter (earlier and closer) and alpine (later and farther away, and i've been there before and know how fun it is...)

what is a girl to do???


Alpine. Most definitely.

[Darksideofoz]

I got a 6h row single, and i was just checkin to see what is still available, and...well did this show just sell out?

[Kevin Radzinski]

Sec. 207 Row EEE St. 5,6: WRN OBSTRUCTED VIEW? Whatever that means...

[mdmt619]

all i could get was lawn, but i already have warehouse tickets

[Kevin Radzinski]

I pulled up HHH the first time, it said obstrct view, tried again & got lawn, 3rd time got sect. 207 w?obstr. view, so i will take my chances. Don't know if it sold out...

[Darksideofoz]

I thought it was sold out already because for about 5 minutes I said tickets were unavailalbe. I guess TM was just getting hammered with people. Ya two tickets together did not seem like they were easy to get at all
good luck everyone

oh and one more thing...I never saw a single ticket available in section 102, 103, or 104 -the dead center sections. I'm HOPING that most of those went to warehousers and not radio/media/venue/scalpers

[DMBFan920]

I got mid-section but upper pavillion, I'm happy though, it's not far back. I'm satisfied :)

[mdmt619]

i was really bored and decided to try ticketmaster again at a little before 4
and i ended up with 2 tickets in the 28th row, dead center, no obstructed view or anything :D

i really have no idea how that happened

[DMBFan920]

i was really bored and decided to try ticketmaster again at a little before 4
and i ended up with 2 tickets in the 28th row, dead center, no obstructed view or anything :D

i really have no idea how that happened
wanna trade?

[AdamP]

im on the lawn

[MelissaDMBfan]

Sec. 207 Row EEE St. 5,6: WRN OBSTRUCTED VIEW? Whatever that means...
there will be one of those big black poles in front of you. No fun :(

[flying_gibbon]

Wooooooooohooooooooooo!!!!! Im Goin On A Roadtrip To Chicago For This Concert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You Have No Idea How Excited I Am!!!!!!!!! It Will Be My 2nd Dmb Show!!!!!

lawn seats but who cares?!?!?!?! IM GONNA SEE DMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bdb23]

there will be one of those big black poles in front of you. No fun :(
More than likely, yes. But one time I had "Obstructed View" seats and the only thing wrong with them was I was first row in the 200 level and I had the railing in front of my seat. Didn't "obstruct" my view. It would if you were about 4 1/2 feet tall I guess.

[bolts9798]

i've seen pictures of a second level - is that upper pav.? I have section 206... anyone who has been there shed some light on where my tickets are/what to expect.

[MelissaDMBfan]

I will be in section 204 Row YY. I was hoping for something in the 100's but oh well, what can ya do.

[MelissaDMBfan]

i've seen pictures of a second level - is that upper pav.? I have section 206... anyone who has been there shed some light on where my tickets are/what to expect.
http://www.bestseatschicago.com/charts/tweeter-center-seating.htm


Here is a seating chart. I sat there 2 years ago, the year when the sound was THE worst. Hopefully you will be fairly close to the stage, cause the sound ususally gets worse the further back you go.

[FireDancerDMB41]

section 206 row HHH...anyone know if thats a decent seat?

[FireDancerDMB41]

also, would the warehouse tell you if your seats were obstructed view?...cause mine doesnt say it...so does that mean im good?

[MelissaDMBfan]

also, would the warehouse tell you if your seats were obstructed view?...cause mine doesnt say it...so does that mean im good?
I don't think the Warehouse tells you, but I know Ticketmaster does.

[FireDancerDMB41]

I don't think the Warehouse tells you, but I know Ticketmaster does.
yea..im kinda worried about that...i bet there will be a big pole in front of me...

[dmbtennis18]

I don't think the Warehouse tells you, but I know Ticketmaster does.

Since the WH added that "seats notes" I think they may, also they usually tend to stay away from obstructed view, with the execption of Alpine, I'm down in 103, row E, and for my "notes" it says Uncovered, anyone who knows alpine good knows that anything close to the side is uncovered.... So i guess thats their warning to me........oh well.. we'll see when i get the tickets.

[MelissaDMBfan]

Since the WH added that "seats notes" I think they may, also they usually tend to stay away from obstructed view, with the execption of Alpine, I'm down in 103, row E, and for my "notes" it says Uncovered, anyone who knows alpine good knows that anything close to the side is uncovered.... So i guess thats their warning to me........oh well.. we'll see when i get the tickets.
Last year I was row 103 Row F and I hate to say this, but it kinda sucked. I don't remember any of it being uncovered, but you are going to probably be WAY towards the right. I was seat 40-something, we were even more to the right then the big speakers on the stage.

Don't listen to people when they say there is not a bad spot in Alpine.

[crashintosabine]

Hey all,

I've never been to the venue and after hearing all of the smak about it I wasn't sure about making the drive from MI. Can someone who has been to the venue tell me how sec. 105 BB would be? They're WH seats, so I obviously don't have seat numbers...and I have a feeling that the seats will make all the difference between good sightlines and shitty ones. But in general...105 BB...good, bad?

[bdb23]

Hey all,

I've never been to the venue and after hearing all of the smak about it I wasn't sure about making the drive from MI. Can someone who has been to the venue tell me how sec. 105 BB would be? They're WH seats, so I obviously don't have seat numbers...and I have a feeling that the seats will make all the difference between good sightlines and shitty ones. But in general...105 BB...good, bad?
Better than the lawn, but potentially off to the side.

[crashintosabine]

Better than the lawn, but potentially off to the side.

Yep. Figured that.

[Carter4Life]

section 206 row HHH...anyone know if thats a decent seat?


I have the exact seats as you!!!!!

[mihighdavehead]

I am flying in for this show solo to meet some friends and I was wondering if anyone has an extra single ticket (res.). :angel Thx.

[FireDancerDMB41]

I have the exact seats as you!!!!!
nice...see ya there!

[FireDancerDMB41]

I am flying in for this show solo to meet some friends and I was wondering if anyone has an extra single ticket (res.). :angel Thx.
there putting up some pretty decent tickets on tickemaster right now...you can try your luck with them...i tried out of curiosty and got some pretty good seats, good luck

[crashintosabine]

They still have pairs in sec 204 and 205. It says obstructed view though.

[2StepMarching]

is 203 SS any good, ive never been to Tweeter

[BustedAdam]

could someone post pics thet have inside the venue so we could get a better idea of the layout?

Thanks
Adam

[bdb23]

could someone post pics thet have inside the venue so we could get a better idea of the layout?

Thanks
Adam
The first one is from the front row of probably 102 diagonally to 205. The second is from behind the 207 section area. The other is the seating map. Not too many pics of Tweeter because it's not all that scenic. Just know that vendors are past 101 and 105 and behind 201 next to the lawn.

[Scaflaw13]

FYI - i sold the TM seats available today at my ticketmaster outlet today, so ticketmast is sold out, lawn and pavilion.

[Footestompgp1]

i got screwed and got some lawn seats at the tweeter center. Is it really that bad?

[Scaflaw13]

FYI - i sold the TM seats available today at my ticketmaster outlet today, so ticketmast is sold out, lawn and pavilion.
"the last seats"

[Footestompgp1]

OAR is opening. Are they any good live and what is their best CD?

[LovinDmb]

OAR is opening. Are they any good live and what is their best CD?
AWESOME LIVE!!! I'v seen them twice @ Summerfest and just in Nov @ Eastern Illinois. They'll get the crowd going......be sure to get there for them!!

On another note.....

What time will you all be going?? I work till 3 so i will probably go straight there b/c its only about 20 min from there.

[mdmt619]

OAR is opening. Are they any good live and what is their best CD?get "in between now and then" its really good

[FireDancerDMB41]

im not a big fan on oar, but they do get the crowd riled up

[EatDrinkbeMARY]

ehhh........im stuck with lawn too!!!!! im so confused about this venue, because when you look at those pictures, if you were standing on the lawn, it makes it seem like you cant even see the stage.......yeah sorry if i make no sense...im just pissed im stuck with la

[LovinDmb]

So with the Instant Tickets up are any of you happier about this venue?? Im not in Warehouse so I.T wasnt an option......but I have 101 Row Y which is about 19th row i think, could be worse

[ianseramur]

i just picked up some reserves from the WH today...should be pretty good seats...comming down from Milwaukee with some people. I couldn't wait the extra month and change until Alpine.

[crashintosabine]

I picked up another pair also. So...I will have a reserved pair to sell as soon as IT locations are posted.

[LovinDmb]

i just picked up some reserves from the WH today...should be pretty good seats...comming down from Milwaukee with some people. I couldn't wait the extra month and change until Alpine.
Thats exactly what i'm saying! I NEVER go to Tweeter (except Jamboree in 01') after that I hated it. But i said I cannot wait till Aug. SO, i opted to go by myself since none of my friends wanted to spend 70 bucks.

I think i'll enjoy it almost just as much though --(me 19th row)----> :bounce

[ianseramur]

i wish there were some pic of the place...i know some have been posted already, but you can't really get a good idea from those. I've never been there before. How far away from downtown chicago is it?

[FireDancerDMB41]

i wish there were some pic of the place...i know some have been posted already, but you can't really get a good idea from those. I've never been there before. How far away from downtown chicago is it?
it's only about 30 minutes usually...on a good day with not too much traffic you can make it faster

[MelissaDMBfan]

it's only about 30 minutes usually...on a good day with not too much traffic you can make it faster
How fast are you driving? I would say it takes about 30 to 45 min with NO Traffic at all, and going pretty fast. But there is always traffic around there especially on a day of a concert.

[Crumbo]

i wish there were some pic of the place...i know some have been posted already, but you can't really get a good idea from those. I've never been there before. How far away from downtown chicago is it?

it's a cookie cutter venue...there is nothing special about it....and it takes you anywhere from 1-3 hours from downtown to get there depending on traffic

[DMBFan920]

ehhh........im stuck with lawn too!!!!! im so confused about this venue, because when you look at those pictures, if you were standing on the lawn, it makes it seem like you cant even see the stage.......yeah sorry if i make no sense...im just pissed im stuck with la
lawn isn't bad at all, just get there asap and you'll be good, I was front and center in the lawn last year, it was straight

[ianseramur]

i've been listening to the last two shows from Tweeter (8/29/02 and 7/03/03) and both have pretty solid set lists...i hope we're in for more of the same this year.

[LovinDmb]

Me too, i always put Tweeter off......I hope im not wasting my time going alone. I doubt it would be a waste, I havent seen the boys in almost a year!

[EatDrinkbeMARY]

lawn isn't bad at all, just get there asap and you'll be good, I was front and center in the lawn last year, it was straight

I was talking to a lady yesterday and she said the same thing, either the front of the lawn, or she said all the way back of the lawn, cuz it tilts or something, but my plan is just to get there right away and sit in front

[LovinDmb]

C'mon, i know the venue sucks but 120 posts is a little sad

Only 6 more weeks!!

[FireDancerDMB41]

C'mon, i know the venue sucks but 120 posts is a little sad

Only 6 more weeks!!

cant wait!

[mdmt619]

really? only six weeks? wow, i didnt realize how soon it was

6 weeks til i get my license and see dmb!!

[mihighdavehead]

I am sitting section 105 row R. Anyone have any input on the view? They are WH so I am hoping they are close to the center section. Thanks.

[mdmt619]

does anyone have a link to that seating chart where you can see the rows? not the one on ticketmaster or the tweeter site where you can barely see the row numbers

[Crumbo]

http://www.ticketservice.com/html/tweeter_center.html

not much better but it may help you

[bdb23]

39 days, 23 hours, 47 minutes :bounce

Or 3455220 seconds or 57587 minutes or 959 hours

[FireDancerDMB41]

39 days, 23 hours, 47 minutes :bounce

Or 3455220 seconds or 57587 minutes or 959 hours

oh yea!...it's gunna be an awesome way to kick off the young summer

[ianseramur]

i wish i knew where my seats are gonna end up being...got some through Instant Ticketing and they won't tell me until the tickets ship...the suspense is getting to me dammit! Can't wait for the show. The oinly thing is I doubt they'll play any new songs, seeing as the show is the second one into the tour.....they'll still be warming up.

[2StepMarching]

Hi everyone, well this will be the first trip me and my buddies are going to Chicago. Gunna have the total Chicago experience from deep dish to a Cub game. Also a bonus we get to see DMB!!! We'll be sitting in 203 SS anyone know if thats a good spot?

One more thing whos hanging out b4 and afterwords? Like to meet some new people to give us some Chicago tips.
:D

[bdb23]

Your seats aren't spectacular but it could be worse. Enjoy the city. I love it.

38 more days....

[rapunzelchick]

[QUOTE=2StepMarchingGunna have the total Chicago experience from deep dish to a Cub game.[/QUOTE]

Us Chicago natives are very loyal to our particular pizza places. My personal favorite is Lou Malnati's. Of course, you should really check out the original Uno's (not the chain - there's a HUGE difference) on Wabash & Ohio.

And you should make the short drive into Skokie and go to Poochies for a Cheddar Burger. It's a classic.

[Crumbo]

Portillo's and Giordano's for Chicago-style Italian beef and stuffed pizza:D

[rapunzelchick]

Portillo's and Giordano's for Chicago-style Italian beef and stuffed pizza:D
Giordano's!? Are you kidding me? :ugh: I don't think they can even compete with the crust from Lou Malnati's!

(See, 2StepMarching, here's where that pizza loyalty/rivalry thing kicks in.)

Crumbo...I owe you an email...will get to it this week, I promise. :hug

[Crumbo]

Giordano's!? Are you kidding me? :ugh: I don't think they can even compete with the crust from Lou Malnati's!

(See, 2StepMarching, here's where that pizza loyalty/rivalry thing kicks in.)

Crumbo...I owe you an email...will get to it this week, I promise. :hug

:thumbsup :cool:

for some reason I'm not a big fan of Lou Malnati's :eek: :freak :ugh: :rolleyes:

[FireDancerDMB41]

I have a question about warehouse tickets...how will we know if they will send them to us in the mail, or we have to pick them up at will call?

[MelissaDMBfan]

I have a question about warehouse tickets...how will we know if they will send them to us in the mail, or we have to pick them up at will call?
They should of sent you an email if you have to pick them up at Will Call.

[LovinDmb]

Anyone traveling from afar to see the boys @ this show??

[MelissaDMBfan]

Anyone traveling from afar to see the boys @ this show??
Only about 15- 20 minutes for me :lol

[mihighdavehead]

Anyone traveling from afar to see the boys @ this show??
I'm coming in from Denver meeting some friends from Pittsburgh.

[rapunzelchick]

Anyone traveling from afar to see the boys @ this show??
400 miles from the Twin Cities back to my beloved hometown!

[rapunzelchick]

I'm coming in from Denver meeting some friends from Pittsburgh.
Ah, Denver...
And here I thought you were "mihighdavehead" for other reasons. ;) :D

[MelissaDMBfan]

5 weeks from today!!!!!!!!!!!! I am really getting excited for this show :)

[bdb23]

5 weeks from today!!!!!!!!!!!! I am really getting excited for this show :)
:thumbsup Can't wait.

[2StepMarching]

Anyone traveling from afar to see the boys @ this show??

From California....!

[mihighdavehead]

Ah, Denver...
And here I thought you were "mihighdavehead" for other reasons. ;) :D

Yeah that too... :cool:

[rapunzelchick]

Yeah that too... :cool:
:thumbsup

[FireDancerDMB41]

From California....!
Thats awesome! are you taking a road trip or flying?

[LovinDmb]

WOOHOO!!!

30 days :bounce

[bdb23]

WOOHOO!!!

30 days :bounce
You've got to love the fact that it's only 1 month. :monkey

[rapunzelchick]

You've got to love the fact that it's only 1 month. :monkey
Yes.
And no. The one and only problem I have with looking forward to tour so much is that I always end up wishing my summer away. I keep finding myself saying, "I can't wait til the ___ show" but then I realize that, hey, once it's over, what then? Winter in Minnesota, that's what.

[LovinDmb]

Yes.
And no. The one and only problem I have with looking forward to tour so much is that I always end up wishing my summer away. I keep finding myself saying, "I can't wait til the ___ show" but then I realize that, hey, once it's over, what then? Winter in Minnesota, that's what.
I agree.......thats why we need constant tour dates:

3 shows in the summer

3 shows in the fall

3 shows in the winter

3 shows in the spring

that way we can always have something to look forward to! C'mon 12 shows a year not bad huh?

[MelissaDMBfan]

^ oh no I couldn't handle that many shows. I wouldn't appreciate it that much if I went to that many. I went to four in a week last year, and by the 4th one I was exhausted and bored. Thank god Tweeter and Alpine are about 2 months apart from each other.

[rapunzelchick]

I went to four in a week last year, and by the 4th one I was exhausted and bored. Thank god Tweeter and Alpine are about 2 months apart from each other.:ugh: Bored? Seriously? They couldn't have been DMB shows. :confused:

[2StepMarching]

Thats awesome! are you taking a road trip or flying?

Flying, but im staying in Chicago for 5 days so it shall be a great time (my 1st time going, all my fav. Sports teams are in Chi)

[MelissaDMBfan]

:ugh: Bored? Seriously? They couldn't have been DMB shows. :confused:
Well I had almost 2 of the exact same set lists for 4 shows.

Night 2 of both Deer Creek and Alpine ended with Diggin A ditch and What you are. And both nights 1 had The Maker. Good song, but I don't want to hear the same thing over and over, especially for an encore.

[rapunzelchick]

Well I had almost 2 of the exact same set lists for 4 shows.

Night 2 of both Deer Creek and Alpine ended with Diggin A ditch and What you are. And both nights 1 had The Maker. Good song, but I don't want to hear the same thing over and over, especially for an encore.
Fair enough. :)

[FireDancerDMB41]

Flying, but im staying in Chicago for 5 days so it shall be a great time (my 1st time going, all my fav. Sports teams are in Chi)
Thats awesome, chicago is a very fun town...maybe you can catch a cubs or sox game, which ever you prefer

[LovinDmb]

Thats awesome, chicago is a very fun town...maybe you can catch a CUBS! or sox game, which ever you prefer
uh ummm
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[LovinDmb]

Well I had almost 2 of the exact same set lists for 4 shows.

Night 2 of both Deer Creek and Alpine ended with Diggin A ditch and What you are. And both nights 1 had The Maker. Good song, but I don't want to hear the same thing over and over, especially for an encore.
oh god i remember that wonderful week of shows last summer......i didnt go to alpine night one (DAMN SAY GOODBYE:BANG ) but yes the encore selections could of been a little more diverse

[rapunzelchick]

oh god i remember that wonderful week of shows last summer......i didnt go to alpine night one (DAMN SAY GOODBYE:BANG ) but yes the encore selections could of been a little more diverse
Now that I think about it, I recall being kind of annoyed about the setlists at 4/26/02 and 4/29/02 being so similar.

[2StepMarching]

Thats awesome, chicago is a very fun town...maybe you can catch a cubs or sox game, which ever you prefer

Actully I am catching a CUB Game! :)

[FireDancerDMB41]

Actully I am catching a CUB Game! :)
Very nice man!

[1eyed_jack]

i just got tickets today through ticketmaster

sec 203 row YY, it doesnt look to bad, about halfway up the 2nd level pavillion, anyone ever have seats around here,. I'm just trying to get a feel for how good they will be

[bdb23]

i just got tickets today through ticketmaster

sec 203 row YY, it doesnt look to bad, about halfway up the 2nd level pavillion, anyone ever have seats around here,. I'm just trying to get a feel for how good they will be
Not that bad. I've been around there. As long as your not towards the back of the 200s you are okay with the sound.

[1eyed_jack]

wow, i just went back and read a lot of this thread. Tweeter's really geting a lot of shit. If I've never been there before i'd stay away from the place....however, having been there, it's not that bad. The sound isnt good, but its not like you cant hear, especially if you're in the pavillion. Tweeter usually gets some good setlists like last years. 2002 wasnt that great, but it still had Two Step and Seek Up. For those going, don't worry it'll be fine.

:::Here's to Best of What's Around at the World in 2004::::

[bdb23]

:::Here's to Best of What's Around at the World in 2004::::
:thumbsup I'll second that.

[1eyed_jack]

come on, where is everyone...

27 days

[yankeesguy86]

I got some seats through Ticketmaster in the second row of the 200's, so I'm pumped. Tweeter is ripped on way too much, last year I went to the 7.3.03 show, my first outdoor DMB show, and I had so much fun. I was two rows from the back of the pavillion, and I still had an awesome time. The setlist was killer, the stretch of 41, Too Much, Dreaming Tree, Billies, Crash, Rapunzel, BlueWater-->TS, and WYA was an incredible final hour, right up there with the U2 Elevation tour show I saw as the best ever.

This year, second show of the tour, the setlist will be a complete surprise, the band will be energetic, Friday Night in Chicago - come on, it'll fucking rock.

See you all there

[mihighdavehead]

This year, second show of the tour, the setlist will be a complete surprise, the band will be energetic, Friday Night in Chicago - come on, it'll fucking rock.

See you all there

:thumbsup

I'll be there. Can't wait to hear some new songs. :cool:

[1eyed_jack]

there ya go, i knew there were some of us still around

[mdmt619]

i really wanna hear BOWA at this show cause ive never heard it before and its one of my favorites

[yankeesguy86]

Lets get a quick poll of five songs we wanna hear at the show.

For me, it's:

1) Two Step - I've only seen two shows (12/14/02, 7/3/03) but I want to experience a 2 step so bad.
2) Warehouse - yet again, haven't seen it. The 'Woo' intro, salsa outro, awesome jam
3) Rapunzel - such an incredible jam, hearing Pantala always makes me smile
4) Tripping Billies - Boyd always tears it up
5) Ants - so powerful live

Boring list, but what do you want to hear?

[1eyed_jack]

the songs ive never heard before that i feel i have a relaistic shot of hearing are

Best of What's Around
Lie in Our Graves
So Right

[1eyed_jack]

ok, heres my 5 songs i would love to hear

1) Lie in Our Graves
2) Best of What's Around
3) Typical Situation
4) Pig
5) Seek Up

that would be one hell of a show if it had those five

[mdmt619]

ive seen all of those songs both of you mentioned except BOWA :)
this year i would love to see(even thought ive already seen some of these):
1. #41
2.BOWA
3. Long Black Veil
4. Ants Marching
5. You Never Know

[ianseramur]

Lie in Our Graves
Best of What's Around
Pig
Two Step
Prodest Monkey

of course i wanna hear Halloween...but there's no chance in hell...not this show anyway.

[yankeesguy86]

I did a little something on Microsoft Paint that I wanted to show you guys. I did it two months ago, and basically, i just decided I wanted to design my own amphitheater. So I did. Heres some pics of it:

Seating Chart (http://www.maderocks.com/amp1.gif)

Side view (http://www.maderocks.com/amp2.gif)

Venue map (http://www.maderocks.com/amp3.gif)


Gimme some feedback, people!

[Crumbo]

Halloween
Blue Water
JTR
New song
New song

[bdb23]

BOWA
Proudest Monkey
Halloween
Pig
LIOG

[ianseramur]

so the traffic is gonna be killer on the day of the show? How long from downtown chicago will it take? Just trying to get a better idea of when to leave...from Milwaukee.

[bdb23]

From downtown, it will take at least an hour and a half. Problem is, the traffic always gets really bad within 4-5 miles of the exits. From Milwaukee, I'd leave around 2:30 to give you plenty of time to get there. I don't know if you have lawn but the gates open at 5:30.

[1eyed_jack]

I did a little something on Microsoft Paint that I wanted to show you guys. I did it two months ago, and basically, i just decided I wanted to design my own amphitheater. So I did. Heres some pics of it:

Seating Chart (http://www.maderocks.com/amp1.gif)

Side view (http://www.maderocks.com/amp2.gif)

Venue map (http://www.maderocks.com/amp3.gif)


Gimme some feedback, people!


i like it, but lot B might be a little close to the lawn, i'd make them walk a bit.

but i do like it, nice work :thumbsup

[MelissaDMBfan]

I am pretty familiar with the area, cause I only live like 10-15 minutes away. I am almost positive that you can get off at the Lagrange Road exit, which is the exit past tweeter, and then head towards 191st street going back east. That might save you save you some time if the exits get really backed up. Thats what I have always done in the years past and I haven't had any problem getting there.

I also want to find out how you can get to Oak Park Avenue going north, which would be almost the opposite way everyone is coming from. I am going to ask around and see if there is away around it.

[MelissaDMBfan]

Some of the songs I would love to hear are

BOWA. The first and only time I have ever heard it was at my very first DMB show back at the World in 1999. PLEASE bring it back.
JTR
Halloween, which would never happen and not really sure if I want to hear it at Tweeter, but in general I would just love to hear it. Could you imagine what it would sound like?!?!?
Trippin Billies. Its been awhile since I heard this one. :)

[Nevik]

you mean to tell me that nobody is going to camp out for this show. a couple decent places to camp by the amp. I will be pitching a tent, and partying all night.

Would love to set up some aud or dvd trading for that day! Plus I might add that if you don't have a ticket I would still go because I went the last two years and I found a lot of people selling tickets at this venue, for decent prices! Last year I could of got a lawn tic for 25$ but already had 2. I might also be able to get my hands on a couple lawn if anyone is interested!

What bar is everybody going to go to afterwards, I would love to meet some fellow ants. I remember going to the dave and tim show in ohio and one of the many highlights was partying with people from NY afterwards!

Can't wait!!! :bounce

[Hench]

People rip this place apart. My parents just moved to chicago a few months ago, so I'll be making the trip out from boston with my gf to spend a few weeks in town and see a dave show (love to see the cubs too, but they're all sold out)...I'm in section 200, row xx, so I hope that's not too bad. Even if so, I'll be back on the east coast for both nights at saratoga and mansfield, so I'm not complaining. As for getting there, I'm at the end of lakeshore drive...anyone in town know when I should leave?

BOWA would be nice, but after an AMAZING BOWA/Billies encore at spac last year, I dunno what could top that. And I've already had "the two step experience"...20 feet from the stage at central park, so I guess you could say I'm past that too. I really hope they bring back the last stop this year. Aside from that I'd love to hear JTR, LIOG, Proudest, and YNK, if I had to pick five I haven't heard live yet
18 days til I leave for chicago, I'm pretty pumped :bounce

[LovinDmb]

From LSD, depending on when you want to get there (hopefully before OAR) I'd say leave about 3-4pm However it IS a Friday and traffic starts about 1 in the afternoon. Im coming from bolingbrook so i just have to shoot up 55 about 15 minutes or so.

[LovinDmb]

From LSD, depending on when you want to get there (hopefully before OAR) I'd say leave about 3-4pm However it IS a Friday and traffic starts about 1 in the afternoon. Im coming from bolingbrook so i just have to shoot up 55 about 15 minutes or so.

[FireDancerDMB41]

just got back from my sisters graduation at the tweeter...so far no sound problems...got me really excited!

[MelissaDMBfan]

just got back from my sisters graduation at the tweeter...so far no sound problems...got me really excited!
thats cause its a HS graduation. Fill that place up with people, and Dave screaming and it probalby won't sound that good. Hopefully there will be no problems, but don't expect any miracles.

My brothers graduation was there last year. After the ceremony I got to stand dead center right where Dave would stand. Its a very weird feeling, but very cool.

[ianseramur]

not long now!

[rapunzelchick]

not long now!
Nope, just 22 short days!!! :)

[Hench]

Nope, just 22 short days!!! :)
15 til I leave for Chicago :D

[Arcitek25]

where is everyone meeting?

i don't know where everyone is staying either...i'll be @ the baymont inn in matteson. all of you fellow ants in chicago, how far away is that from the venue??

B.J.
bcottle@cinci.rr.com

[MelissaDMBfan]

where is everyone meeting?

i don't know where everyone is staying either...i'll be @ the baymont inn in matteson. all of you fellow ants in chicago, how far away is that from the venue??

B.J.
bcottle@cinci.rr.com
I am not sure about miles, or how to exactly get there, but it isn't that far.

[Crumbo]

where is everyone meeting?

i don't know where everyone is staying either...i'll be @ the baymont inn in matteson. all of you fellow ants in chicago, how far away is that from the venue??

B.J.
bcottle@cinci.rr.com

I'm meeting some people at Portillo's at 159th and Harlem

[FireDancerDMB41]

I'm meeting some people at Portillo's at 159th and Harlem
Good choice man!

[rapunzelchick]

I'm meeting some people at Portillo's at 159th and Harlem
Speaking of that, you're going to have to give me some very specific directions as: 1) I'm a total northsider who 2) hasn't lived in Chicago for 11 years and 3) is a natural blonde with a terrible sense of direction. :rolleyes: How many hours worth of Friday rush hour traffic do you think we'll need to contend with from Skokie (Edens @ Dempster)?

I'm so happy to hear that you're not underwater! And I'm with you on Comcast...:BANG - they're my cable provider. :mad:

[MelissaDMBfan]

3 weeks from Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :monkey :bounce :multi

[rapunzelchick]

3 weeks from Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :monkey :bounce :multi
Un-frickin-believeable. It seems like just yesterday that I was all excited that it was only 12 weeks away.

[MelissaDMBfan]

Un-frickin-believeable. It seems like just yesterday that I was all excited that it was only 12 weeks away.
I know. These 3 weeks are just going to fly by for me too!!!!!!!!!

[Crumbo]

Speaking of that, you're going to have to give me some very specific directions as: 1) I'm a total northsider who 2) hasn't lived in Chicago for 11 years and 3) is a natural blonde with a terrible sense of direction. :rolleyes: How many hours worth of Friday rush hour traffic do you think we'll need to contend with from Skokie (Edens @ Dempster)?

I'm so happy to hear that you're not underwater! And I'm with you on Comcast...:BANG - they're my cable provider. :mad:

thank you:)

it might be better for you to take Dempster west to 294 south and go all the way to 159th St. west

I'll PM you my cell number next week and we can go from there :cool:

[rapunzelchick]

thank you:)

it might be better for you to take Dempster west to 294 south and go all the way to 159th St. west

I'll PM you my cell number next week and we can go from there :cool:
Sounds like a plan! :D

[mihighdavehead]

Less than three weeks left... :cool:

Anyone who has any extra lower tix (pair or single) let me know, I have some friends that need help.
jamadrid14@yahoo.com

[Nepenthe]

Stupid Question:
does tweeter center always have ticket checkers at the seating area or is it just for the closer seats, because I paid $119 for 2 lawn seats for shit's sake, and I KNOW there's always seats open in the shows, and everyone's standing up. so, if I could snab a seat by someone, let me know.

[Nepenthe]

that post made no sense....
if you understand, reply, otherwise ignore me

[Crumbo]

yes...they have ticket checkers everywhere....

[1eyed_jack]

19 days!!!

[MelissaDMBfan]

Stupid Question:
does tweeter center always have ticket checkers at the seating area or is it just for the closer seats, because I paid $119 for 2 lawn seats for shit's sake, and I KNOW there's always seats open in the shows, and everyone's standing up. so, if I could snab a seat by someone, let me know.
If you had pavillion seats you might be able to get a few rows ahead of you, but there is probably no way you can get into the pavillion with lawn seats. Like Crumbo said there are about two people at every section, and even more in the lower section. Usually you can only go into the section where you have seats, and you can't go into another.

[1eyed_jack]

im looking forward to OAR too. i like their music, i just dont like their fans. they should make for a better opening band then some of the ones ive seen (the iguanas)

[mdmt619]

im looking forward to OAR too. i like their music, i just dont like their fans. they should make for a better opening band then some of the ones ive seen (the iguanas) :thumbsup :thumbsup

[yankeesguy86]

The Iguanas were baddddd. OAR will be a much better way to start the evening.

Alright, we're 17 days away here.

OPENER/CLOSER/ENCORE PREDICTIONS!!!!!!

Opener: Don't Drink The Water

Closer: What You Are

Encore: Two Step

[rapunzelchick]

im looking forward to OAR too. i like their music, i just dont like their fans.
I'm not familiar with OAR at all. What are their fans like?

[MelissaDMBfan]

I'm not familiar with OAR at all. What are their fans like?
I have been to about 5 OAR shows, and 15 DMB ones, and personally I think DMB fans are much worse than OAR fans. I don't know why OAR fans get such a bad rap. They do draw a little bit of a younger fan base, so maybe that is where some people see the problem.

[Nevik]

I agree dmb fans can be just as bad as any other band fans :mad: I long for the day for front row seats, then I won't have to worry about young, drunk, loud, etc(fans)! Two weeks and three days :bounce

[mihighdavehead]

OPENER/CLOSER/ENCORE PREDICTIONS!!!!!!

Opener: Don't Drink The Water

Closer: What You Are

Encore: Two Step

These predictions are so 2003...
Coming from Denver for this show...the boys better have a more creative setlist than that.

[bdb23]

These predictions are so 2003...
Coming from Denver for this show...the boys better have a more creative setlist than that.
True. I'm so done with WYA closing or encore at any show.

[2StepMarching]

The Iguanas were baddddd. OAR will be a much better way to start the evening.

Alright, we're 17 days away here.

OPENER/CLOSER/ENCORE PREDICTIONS!!!!!!

Opener: Don't Drink The Water

Closer: What You Are

Encore: Two Step

Opener: Kit Kat Jam

Closer: BILLIES!!!

Encore: NEW COVER

[2StepMarching]

The Iguanas were baddddd. OAR will be a much better way to start the evening.

Alright, we're 17 days away here.

OPENER/CLOSER/ENCORE PREDICTIONS!!!!!!

Opener: Don't Drink The Water

Closer: What You Are

Encore: Two Step

Opener: Kit Kat Jam (instumental)----->YNK

Closer: BILLIES!!!

Encore: NEW COVER

[Hench]

A YNK opener would be great...or if it rained and the played JTR

[bdb23]

...or if it rained
:confused: No!!!!

[rapunzelchick]

or if it rained and they played JTR
That's exactly what happened at Soldier Field on 7/6/01!!!

[Scuba Jeremy]

Just grabbed a single to The World through the Warehouse Instant Ticketing. I hope the seats decent, I'm not a fan of that venue. But I do like DMB. I'll be there.

[1eyed_jack]

I'm not familiar with OAR at all. What are their fans like?


in my experience going to OAR concerts, though ive only been to 2, they are very immature. there was a lot of crowd surfing going on. the most classic moment however, was when the band played sunday bloody sunday and a fight broke out behind me :rolleyes:

[Hench]

That's exactly what happened at Soldier Field on 7/6/01!!!
Oh man...fuck me for my dad's job not being transferred to Chicago until the end of last year. Actually, I wasn't even in to DMB in 2001, so fuck me twice! :BANG

That would've been sweet though.

P.S. I never saw the original in person, but I think it's atrocious what they've done to Soldier Field...it looks like a goddamn spaceship.

[yankeesguy86]

I know that WYA is a standard closer, but I've grown to like it. If it's a set closer, fine - however, I'd rather hear something else as the encore, and I think since WYA was the encore closer last year, they'd avoid that this year.

[rapunzelchick]

I never saw the original in person, but I think it's atrocious what they've done to Soldier Field...it looks like a goddamn spaceship.
Doesn't matter what it looks like...to me it's still hallowed ground. My dad, a stereotypical Bears fan a'la the "Superfans" on SNL, wants to have my wedding on the field. My mother's not too keen on that idea.

[MelissaDMBfan]

memories of the soldiers fields shows.....good times. Nothing better than some DMB concerts on 4th of July weekend with Taste of Chicago going on.

I really liked the shows there, but hope they never play there again just because of the way it looks.

[rapunzelchick]

memories of the soldiers fields shows.....good times. Nothing better than some DMB concerts on 4th of July weekend with Taste of Chicago going on.

I really liked the shows there, but hope they never play there again just because of the way it looks.
The best was '01, while walking through the Taste to get to Soldier Filed we got to hear The Go-Go's performing!

I actually DO hope they return to SF eventually. Who cares what it looks like!? First of all, it's the home of the Chicago Bears the best, most beloved, (if not cursed) team in the league. Secondly, the sound system on the OLD one far surpassed Tweeter. I imagine the new one is even better! Not to mention in general how much better a staduim show is than an ampitheater show!

[yankeesguy86]

You don't play football OUTSIDE of a stadium. You must not have seen how incredible Soldier Field is inside the spaceship. I could give a sh*t what it looks like outside.

[1eyed_jack]

You don't play football OUTSIDE of a stadium. You must not have seen how incredible Soldier Field is inside the spaceship. I could give a sh*t what it looks like outside.


the inside is pretty amazing. If DMB put on a good show there it would be so loud.

[Hench]

You don't play football OUTSIDE of a stadium. You must not have seen how incredible Soldier Field is inside the spaceship. I could give a sh*t what it looks like outside.
No surprise that a yankee fan could care less about the desecration of an historical landmark...nothing is sacred to you folk

and I wish Dave would play Soldier Field again instead of Tweeter...being that my parents live right at the end of Lakeshore (north side)

[bdb23]

No surprise that a yankee fan could care less about the desecration of an historical landmark...nothing is sacred to you folk

and I wish Dave would play Soldier Field again instead of Tweeter...being that my parents live right at the end of Lakeshore (north side)
What about Yankee Stadium??? Is that not a historic landmark??? Although I hate the design of the new Soldier Field, you have to admit that there isn't much you could do with the classical design of the original Soldier Field. As much as I hate to say it, they should have just torn the whole thing down and started from scratch. Then you wouldn't have the clash that you have now.

As for DMB playing there, I would love it b/c I could walk to the show. :thumbsup

[Hench]

What about Yankee Stadium??? Is that not a historic landmark??? Although I hate the design of the new Soldier Field, you have to admit that there isn't much you could do with the classical design of the original Soldier Field. As much as I hate to say it, they should have just torn the whole thing down and started from scratch. Then you wouldn't have the clash that you have now.

As for DMB playing there, I would love it b/c I could walk to the show. :thumbsup
Fenway's historical :D yankee stadium is...well actually I've never been there, so I have no frame of reference. I don't even know when it was built for that matter. But as for historical baseball fields, you gotta go with Fenway and Wrigley

[bdb23]

Fenway's historical :D yankee stadium is...well actually I've never been there, so I have no frame of reference. I don't even know when it was built for that matter. But as for historical baseball fields, you gotta go with Fenway and Wrigley
Yankee Stadium was built in 1923 and is amazing to see a game at. You can just feel the history and championships in that place. Fenway was built in 1912 and also has a nice classic feel to it. Wrigley was completed in 1914 and the first game was in 1916. I love that place, too.

[rapunzelchick]

Why do you think DMB didn't return to Soldier Field once it was completed? They could easily sell out one night, if not two. Here in St. Paul we have the wonderful new Xcel Energy Center, and the Minnesota Wild invested another $40 million just to have a state-of-the-art sound system for concerts. Nevertheless, when DMB comes to town they continue to play the crappy Target Center...because it's a Clear Channel venue. Do you think that's what the deal is w/ Tweeter?

[Hench]

Why do you think DMB didn't return to Soldier Field once it was completed? They could easily sell out one night, if not two. Here in St. Paul we have the wonderful new Xcel Energy Center, and the Minnesota Wild invested another $40 million just to have a state-of-the-art sound system for concerts. Nevertheless, when DMB comes to town they continue to play the crappy Target Center...because it's a Clear Channel venue. Do you think that's what the deal is w/ Tweeter?
Most likely...CC seems to have a stranglehold on the summer concert scene :mad:

[rapunzelchick]

CC is just evil!!! :devil

[Hench]

CC is just evil!!! :devil
Amen :angel

[MelissaDMBfan]

Most likely...CC seems to have a stranglehold on the summer concert scene :mad:
and because DMB said they didn't want to play huge stadiums.

[rapunzelchick]

and because DMB said they didn't want to play huge stadiums.
I just don't get that. There's really nothing like a huge stadium show. Best one I ever saw was Pink Floyd at the Rose Bowl (Division Bell tour - 1993). You'd think Dave would thrive in a setting like that.

[MelissaDMBfan]

I just don't get that. There's really nothing like a huge stadium show. Best one I ever saw was Pink Floyd at the Rose Bowl (Division Bell tour - 1993). You'd think Dave would thrive in a setting like that.
yea i don't know. I think I remember something about the cost and the amount of people that it takes to put on a huge stadium show. Maybe that was just an excuse, and it does have more to do with CC. :devil Who knows.

[Crumbo]

Instant tix locations are up for Chicago

[1eyed_jack]

melissa, my friend is going to that game tomorrow, shes pretty excited

[ianseramur]

got 204 TT through Instant Ticketing...not too bad. Has anyone heard anything about a side stage...i went to the venue web site and they have a side stage show goign on on the 18th..but the act isn't announced. Anyone know anything about this?

[Tbone328]

I got 101 L for Instant Ticketing and I have 204 CCC through regular WH Tickets which ones should I take

[Crumbo]

I got 101 L for Instant Ticketing and I have 204 CCC through regular WH Tickets which ones should I take

it depends how close to the center you are with 101 L ( I think there are like 15-18 seats in Row L and the higher number seat the closer to the center you are)

[rapunzelchick]

Am I fucking blind or is my dumb blondness just on overdrive today? I'm looking at the Instant Ticket page on WH and I see no Tweeter.

[Crumbo]

Am I fucking blind or is my dumb blondness just on overdrive today? I'm looking at the Instant Ticket page on WH and I see no Tweeter.

tix sales for Tweeter are done.....locations are up though:)