Chicago show...who's going? [Archive] - Beastie Boys Message Board

groovemerchant

09-24-2004, 05:31 PM

I got tix, but not GA--they were all sold out by last night. I'm in the club section. Kind of sucks, but I'll bring my binoculars. :)

Bamboozler

09-25-2004, 05:22 AM

I'm going. Section 104, row 1. Close enough to make me happy. Seeing the Madison show the night before.

frisky girl

09-25-2004, 10:00 AM

See ya on the floor, friends!

Blue Nun

09-25-2004, 10:06 AM

Okay, the public sale hasn't happened yet though, right? That's at Noon Chicago time today?

Pre-sale didn't have any decent seats left so I decided to wait.

Blue Nun

09-25-2004, 10:20 AM

Yep. Noon today. Good luck!

Hey, Beastie Boys are finally the front page band/tour on the Ticketmaster.com home page!

-MThanks! Yeah, I noticed they made front page. (y)

I hope we get decent tickets. This is my birthday present if we get tickets... trip to Chicago from Vancouver (I LOVE Chicago, great city) and we'll be renting a car from the airport and scooting up to Madison for that show. So, if all goes well, Chicago will be my 4th show on this tour... can't wait!!! :D

ShortyGurly624

09-25-2004, 10:25 AM

aah, i wanna go to the chicago show soo bad, but i wouldn't get back in time to be back at school. soo i guess no chicago show for me :(

Blue Nun

09-25-2004, 11:32 AM

Got GA tickets for Chicago! (y) And tickets for Madison! :D

I'd consider swapping my floor tix in Chicago for seats in either Section 121 or 113 if anyone is interested.

tailout

09-25-2004, 04:53 PM

Got 105 row f...4 of em!!!
any news or rumors about an after show...party???
tailout

RaZoRbLaDe KiSs

09-25-2004, 04:58 PM

G.A 97 baby! hell yeah! see ya there. i should wear a shirt that says razorblade kiss on the front :p

SwimFinFan

09-25-2004, 07:27 PM

I'll be there! Sec 106.

Now what to wear....

;)

southpaw930

09-25-2004, 08:38 PM

I'll definately be there. I wouldn't miss it for the world. See you all there on the floor.

Laver1969

09-25-2004, 09:03 PM

Chicago floor g.a. and Madison floor g.a.!!! See ya'll there!

TheTornado

09-26-2004, 11:58 AM

Chicago show section 207.

Am I not going to be able to see anything?

chx

09-27-2004, 07:41 AM

g.a. all the way!

i've waited 6 yrs for this.

Blue Nun

09-27-2004, 05:00 PM

Oh yeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaah, baby, I just booked our flight to Chicago!!! Grabbing our rental car at the airport and heading up to Madison on the 2nd, catch the show on the 3rd then back to Chicago on the morning of the 4th... another show that night then hanging out in Chicago until the 8th! :cool: I can't wait! :D

Documad

09-27-2004, 07:25 PM

Blue Nun

09-27-2004, 07:51 PM

I'll be in Section 121. I have to DRIVE in from Minneapolis because I'm going to David Sedaris the night before in St. Paul. Everyone else will be coming from Madison I guess. I'll be the only one doing David Sedaris and Beastie Boys back to back.You don't fancy swapping seats in 121 for floor tickets by any chance, do you? I'm looking to swap my 2 floor tickets for 2 seats in sections 121 or 113 if I can.

Documad

09-27-2004, 08:00 PM

Sorry, no. I'm too old for the floor.

Blue Nun

09-27-2004, 08:06 PM

Sorry, no. I'm too old for the floor.No worries. I had to ask. I'll never say I'm too old for the floor, but I will say that I've reached a stage where should I manage to get the right seats, I'd prefer those to the floor. ;)

Laver1969

09-27-2004, 08:28 PM

Sorry, no. I'm too old for the floor.

I know i'm too old for the floor. But I gotta do it anyway. :)

beastie_dee

09-27-2004, 08:59 PM

I was gonna.

Too bad I had to leave *tear* :(

racecarbob

09-27-2004, 09:47 PM

I'll be on the floor.. even though I'm also to old for the floor. I never got the chance at the right age and I'm not gonna let this chance pass me by. :D

frisky girl

09-28-2004, 09:32 AM

I know i'm too old for the floor. But I gotta do it anyway. :)

What do you mean too old? The Beasties themselves are hardly youngsters and they're the ones who'll be expending the most energy...

DeaconBlues

09-28-2004, 10:25 AM

Billy Kidmann and I will have our Posse In Effect on the floor.

Laver1969

09-28-2004, 10:50 AM

What do you mean too old? The Beasties themselves are hardly youngsters and they're the ones who'll be expending the most energy...

Yeah, but they won't be on the floor. ;)

frisky girl

09-28-2004, 11:26 AM

Yeah, but they won't be on the floor. ;)

True.

TJADE

09-29-2004, 10:25 PM

Yeah! Can't wait !!!! It's only a little over a month before the show (y) We have a large group of us coming to the show! Nine of us on the floor! It's going to be a party :)

gilbert

10-08-2004, 03:06 PM

I'll be on the floor.. even though I'm also to old for the floor. I never got the chance at the right age and I'm not gonna let this chance pass me by. :D
my thoughts exactly....

cubsfirstplace

10-09-2004, 12:56 PM

ill be there. it would be better if they came to the allstate arena but the united center is fine.

tailout

10-15-2004, 02:06 AM

Any word..or rumor of an aftershow or party...if so when where?!?!?!

Laver1969

10-15-2004, 06:49 AM

Anyone know of a good bar/pub within walking distance to the United Center?

Blue Nun

10-15-2004, 08:20 AM

Anyone know of a good bar/pub within walking distance to the United Center?Damn, I was going to ask you.

frisky girl

10-15-2004, 12:21 PM

Anyone know of a good bar/pub within walking distance to the United Center?

There's nowhere in walking distance. The United Center is situated in a really rough area. It might be better to pick a pub/bar in the loop, then hop on a bus or cab. The United Center always has busses running to and from the loop for concerts and games.

skinnybutphat

10-18-2004, 12:45 PM

You don't fancy swapping seats in 121 for floor tickets by any chance, do you? I'm looking to swap my 2 floor tickets for 2 seats in sections 121 or 113 if I can.

For the Chicago show? I'm interested, SECTION 110.
Ticketmaster sucks ass.

Laver1969

10-18-2004, 12:56 PM

There's nowhere in walking distance. The United Center is situated in a really rough area. It might be better to pick a pub/bar in the loop, then hop on a bus or cab. The United Center always has busses running to and from the loop for concerts and games.

I know it's kind of a rough area...but i thought there some decent bars within walking distance.

Blue Nun

10-18-2004, 12:59 PM

For the Chicago show? I'm interested, SECTION 110.
Ticketmaster sucks ass.Nah, sorry, I'd only do it if it were the sections right by the stage. I could have had seats back there when I bought too. But, hey, you gotta try! ;)

I think I'm going to keep my floor tix. It looks like we'll be hooked up with enough people from here that it'll be all good. There was some floor seats up for sale here not too long ago though and then someone else who was looking for seats to the show. Do a search and maybe you can wheel'n'deal your way down on to the floor. (y)

Blue Nun

10-18-2004, 01:02 PM

I know it's kind of a rough area...but i thought there some decent bars within walking distance.There'll be a group of us, we can handle rough. I can't imagine a hockey/b-ball arena without a bar or two near by.

frisky girl

10-18-2004, 04:45 PM

There'll be a group of us, we can handle rough. I can't imagine a hockey/b-ball arena without a bar or two near by.

Take my word for it. The United Center is smack (no pun intended) dab in the middle of the projects, I'm not kidding. There are lots of bars in the West Loop, but that's still not walking distance.

Documad

10-18-2004, 09:26 PM

Documad

10-18-2004, 09:28 PM

Plus, someone from Chicago -- I can't tell from the seating charts. Am I going to be able to see the front of the stage from Section 121? Or am I facing the side of the stage head on? Not that it matters cause I'm sitting there no matter what, but I've been wondering.

frisky girl

10-19-2004, 09:10 AM

Wow, I'm glad someone asked about the bar situation. I just assumed there would be bars nearby. Do they serve mixed drinks inside?

Is it easy to get a cab back downtown afterwards?

I'm coming down from Minneapolis with a friend who's never seen Beastie Boys. I'm hoping you people in Chicago put on 1/2 as good a show for her as the New Yorkers at MSG.

It's impossible to find a cab in that area! (I won't go into it, but I had a really hellish experience once.) Luckily, though, the United Center runs shuttle busses to and from the loop (downtown) before and after events. I'm not sure if they serve mixed drinks, but the beer is bad and damn pricey. Your best bet may be to hit the bars downtown, then hop in a cab for the United Center.

sethomas

10-19-2004, 09:22 AM

Documad

10-19-2004, 09:45 AM

It's impossible to find a cab in that area! (I won't go into it, but I had a really hellish experience once.) Luckily, though, the United Center runs shuttle busses to and from the loop (downtown) before and after events. I'm not sure if they serve mixed drinks, but the beer is bad and damn pricey. Your best bet may be to hit the bars downtown, then hop in a cab for the United Center.

Thanks a lot for the tips!

dublirie04

10-19-2004, 10:38 AM

I'll be in the house and D-town the next night -- Mad kids from Michigan and through out going down to chitown. See ya when I see ya and I wouldn't wanna be ya. Peace, DUBLIRIE :D

frisky girl

10-19-2004, 10:59 AM

wow, this show is almost 2 weeks away huh? :eek:

i need to get my airticket in order....i think ill be flying into Chicago-Midway around 3ish that day. whats the best way to get down near the venue? cab i assume?

Depends how much you're prepared to fork out. Cab would be easiest, but it would be much cheaper to take the el from Midway to the loop and then catch a cab from there to United Center. The el's slow, but pretty easy and only costs like $1.85 or something.

TheTornado

10-19-2004, 05:34 PM

Is there an opening act?

Laver1969

10-19-2004, 08:50 PM

Is there an opening act?

Yes, two opening acts.

dila75

10-19-2004, 09:00 PM

Not I - but went to the ATL show...it was awesome!! :p

mca2004

10-20-2004, 12:05 PM

Yes, two opening acts.

Who?

mca2004

10-20-2004, 12:10 PM

Anyone know of a good bar/pub within walking distance to the United Center?
Nothing within walking distance, however there is the "Broken Spoke" just a few blocks away on Ogden. If you're heading west on Madison, you would take a right on Ogden, and it's a few blocks down. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's a really cool "biker bar" inside (lots of bike stuff, but friendly to non-biker folk!) They have really good food and it's a fun place to go before a show.

Laver1969

10-20-2004, 12:22 PM

Who?

The Amazing Mongrels (dog show), and Talib.

I think i've seen that biker bar...isn't there a bike on the roof or something?

FriskyGirl or Miramanee...have you been there?

skinnybutphat

10-20-2004, 12:24 PM

frisky girl

10-20-2004, 01:59 PM

The Amazing Mongrels (dog show), and Talib.

I think i've seen that biker bar...isn't there a bike on the roof or something?

FriskyGirl or Miramanee...have you been there?

Nope. Biker bars aren't really my scene.

TheTornado

10-21-2004, 03:06 PM

Laver1969 - thanks a lot.

The dog show is going to be awesome.

As will Talib, of course.

chx

10-22-2004, 02:09 PM

laver1969-

i just got back from the new orleans show the other day (totally fucking awesome!).

now im getting ready for that Chicago show. (g.a.)
my brother lives exactly 8 blocks north of United Center.

he's got a couple of bars close by but
we're gonna be drinking and pulling tubes at his place prior to showtime.

see you there!

Laver1969

10-22-2004, 02:19 PM

laver1969-

i just got back from the new orleans show the other day (totally fucking awesome!).

now im getting ready for that Chicago show. (g.a.)

Hey chx...check the New Orleans thread if you haven't already. There are some cool pics. I met MMM!!!

I'm ready for Madison and Chicago!!!

chx

10-23-2004, 06:01 PM

i saw the pics. totally awesome.
nice job.

xHelloNastyx

10-25-2004, 12:46 PM

First post! Word, all!

I'll be sporting three fresh tickets for section 107, row 10. This is my first B-Boy concert, and first United Center concert. Going with my best friend and my girlfriend, I can't wait!

Does anybody know if sneaking down and jumping onto the floor during the middle of the show would be out of the question? How strict is UC security? For some reason I have a feeling my section seats aren't going to fill me up enough.

frisky girl

10-25-2004, 04:58 PM

Someone I know who works for United Center said security is going to be really tight...like not even letting people dance in the aisles. So good luck getting onto the floor.

RaZoRbLaDe KiSs

10-25-2004, 05:05 PM

Someone I know who works for United Center said security is going to be really tight...like not even letting people dance in the aisles. So good luck getting onto the floor.
but security at the untied center is never ever tight.. :confused:

Sal Tee

10-25-2004, 05:31 PM

undefinedundefinedundefinedThe Billy Goat Tavern is in walking distance it has a full bar
and great chess-borgors :)

xHelloNastyx

10-25-2004, 09:51 PM

Someone I know who works for United Center said security is going to be really tight...like not even letting people dance in the aisles. So good luck getting onto the floor.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Then it looks like I'll be going to this pageant dressed as the invisible man.

Laver1969

10-28-2004, 11:04 AM

Can someone familiar with the area and west loop choose a place and time to meet up?

mn laker

10-28-2004, 05:42 PM

buddy called me last night and said, we got WAAYYY to many party favors to even attempt to do for just the madison show alone, chicago's a great city anyhow, see you people there

frisky girl

11-01-2004, 04:22 PM

Can someone familiar with the area and west loop choose a place and time to meet up?

You probably got the same e-mail from the United Center, but how about this: the Chicago Brew Pub and Carvery will open up for BB concert goers at 6:00. It's located in the United Center, on the main concourse, section 109. Probably the best bet since there aren't really any bars in the area.

Laver1969

11-01-2004, 09:22 PM

You probably got the same e-mail from the United Center, but how about this: the Chicago Brew Pub and Carvery will open up for BB concert goers at 6:00. It's located in the United Center, on the main concourse, section 109. Probably the best bet since there aren't really any bars in the area.

That's sounds good except that when the doors open...i'm heading for floor...front and center. :)

sethomas

11-01-2004, 10:05 PM

That's sounds good except that when the doors open...i'm heading for floor...front and center. :)

ill save you a spot :D

Documad

11-01-2004, 10:21 PM

I won't. I got seats and now I'm starting to second guess. I've never been there before, so I have no idea what to expect of the crowd. I'm pretty close so everyone in my section had better be on their feet. I never sat down at MSG.

Laver1969

11-01-2004, 10:30 PM

ill save you a spot :D

Thanks Seth! I'll have the banana yellow sportcoat and "pool ball" shirt.

frisky girl

11-02-2004, 08:15 AM

That's sounds good except that when the doors open...i'm heading for floor...front and center. :)

See you on the floor then. I'll be the one in the cocktail dress and pink tiara.

beastiegirrl101

11-02-2004, 09:48 AM

Hey I'll be there! I have 3 extra tickets because I won the secret session from Q101...obviously I'll be taking those seats...so if anyone needs extra tickets let me know...section 106, main level. ;)

sarahd

11-02-2004, 11:02 AM

Good for you, how are those tickets you won on Q101? I have been trying to win that for the past couple of days, you know how that is! Either way I have tickets for the show, but it would be nice to get those secret session passes that go with that prize pack. If I hear of anyone who is looking for extra, I will send them to this thread. :)

TheTornado

11-04-2004, 01:25 PM

This is probably a long shot, but does anyone know who Talib Kweli's DJ is on this tour?

dublirie04

11-04-2004, 01:28 PM

Heres another long shot...do you have an extra ticket??? I should probably just give up by now cause it is a 3 hour drive, but I do cross time zones so I can still make it :) :rolleyes: :cool: :eek: :D