**Official Alpine Valley 2015 Thread**

[mrcrazyeasy]

Anyone camping at good ol bark river? I've always stayed there despite the 35-40 minute commute to the venue. Let's just hope that I don't wake up in a pool of sweat like 2012, man it was hot!

[chadizzy1]

I didn't know there were cabins in the area. I may cancel my hotel reservations and do that. Any suggestions on good cabins? (they're probably all booked anyway )

[UrsadonDMB]

Originally Posted by sab4279

I'm there! Wasn't too impressed with 2013, but Alpine deserves another chance from me. Met some really awesome WI people and I'd like to visit them again anyway. Alpine provides the perfect opportunity for that.

Good way to look at it. I think the 2013 sets suffered from the awesome 2012 sets.

[ajc_1988]

hmm, i didn't think i'd really have to decide between alpine and deer creek. shit.

[sab4279]

Originally Posted by UrsadonDMB

Good way to look at it. I think the 2013 sets suffered from the awesome 2012 sets.

This is what I figured as well. I'm excited to see Alpine live up to its name should this rumor be true.

[sab4279]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

hmm, i didn't think i'd really have to decide between alpine and deer creek. shit.

Um, both?

[ajc_1988]

Haha I don't know about that

[sab4279]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

Haha I don't know about that

I loved Deer Creek last year, I'm not so sure I could give it up. You have quite a difficult choice!

[flutterby]

I had a great time at DC last year. To me though, it's no Alpine. Just my opinion, DC is like the cute younger brother of the drop dead gorgeous older one. If the boys are back at Alpine, that's where I will be too .

Disclaimer: not trying to start a venue war. This is solely my opinion.

[MtSkier]

If Alpines really back then the band wins and I'll do DC and alpine. If it's Chicago I wont go unless sets early in the tour seem to have variety and make it worthwhile

[UrsadonDMB]

The Alpine/Deer Creek combo is lethal. Always so many great songs played between each weekend.

[MtSkier]

Originally Posted by UrsadonDMB

The Alpine/Deer Creek combo is lethal. Always so many great songs played between each weekend.

Yep. Plus DCs mellow lawn means I can do lawn both nights there and save the money for pavilion at alpine where I refuse to ever sit lawn again.

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by MtSkier

If Alpines really back then the band wins and I'll do DC and alpine. If it's Chicago I wont go unless sets early in the tour seem to have variety and make it worthwhile

That's the downfall, I wanna book tickets when they go on sale, but I also wanna wait and see what early sets look like. But I like going to TX (which are the first shows of the tour, so I'm kinda f'd either way). I guess I'll just suck it up and buy tickets when they go on sale.

[MtSkier]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

That's the downfall, I wanna book tickets when they go on sale, but I also wanna wait and see what early sets look like. But I like going to TX (which are the first shows of the tour, so I'm kinda f'd either way). I guess I'll just suck it up and buy tickets when they go on sale.

For me returning to Alpine is worth it even if the sets suck, it's the first place I ever saw the band so it'll always be special.

[dmbmike41]

Listened to 5.30.98 my first trip to alpine after shoveling snow today. Let's get these dates already! Kinda pissed the resort is on lock down til later for reservations. Why won't they take my money now??? Excited to head back up!

[chadizzy1]

I've booked a hotel early (but it's refundable) just so I know for sure I have a room in case everything else fills up.

What's the resort like/price range?

[dmbmike41]

Resort will be about $500 for two nights after all fees. Like others have said it's a dump. But I like it for convenience and the staff I have gotten to know over the years and seeing the same faces each year. If you are coming for the first time. Stay elsewhere and enjoy the lots. Plus the resort is nice that you don't need a dd.

[too69short]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

hmm, i didn't think i'd really have to decide between alpine and deer creek. shit.

us either.... really bummed because eI want to go to Alpine if it happens but being pulled toward DC b/c of friends.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

hmm, i didn't think i'd really have to decide between alpine and deer creek. shit.

Um Alpine. Always Alpine.

[ajc_1988]

Originally Posted by too69short

us either.... really bummed because eI want to go to Alpine if it happens but being pulled toward DC b/c of friends.

yeah, and meg has family in indy so it's kinda a two birds with one stone trip, which makes it harder to talk her out of, lol

Originally Posted by lockman21

Um Alpine. Always Alpine.

i agree, but that drive is brutal for me. guess i could fly

[UrsadonDMB]

Originally Posted by dontdrink36

They should open up N1 with Hello Again. They won't, but they should.

That would be so money.

[highlanders]

Alpine > Deer Creek by miles... and DC is a fantastic venue and a great time. But there is no place like Alpine.

[willndmb]

Anyone hear that 4 lovely ladies will be at alpine?
Cindy, Brenda, tawatha, Sharon

Possible butch too

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by willndmb

Anyone hear that 4 lovely ladies will be at alpine?
Cindy, Brenda, tawatha, Sharon

Possible butch too

Butch
Ladies

[ajc_1988]

Anyone know if that Stanley chick will be guesting?

[flutterby]

She's the fourth lovely lady....

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by ajc_1988

Anyone know if that Stanley chick will be guesting?

I hope so, she sounded awesome on Cry Freedom in 2013

[smb41]

^ Also sounded great on The Dreaming Tree and Rhyme & Reason in 2012.

[MidwestGirl]

I really hope this happens. We have stayed at the Marriott in Waukesha for YEARS but might try camping or Lake Geneva this time

[redsox14]

If this happens, I'll be making my first trip!

How far is it from Chicago to Alpine? I've never been to Chicago, so I'd like to kill 2 birds with 1 stone!