Great news everyone! I just heard back from Cheli's Chili Bar...and were in!!
I'm updating the thread with more information about the bar.
When I return from vacation, I will update further.
Ta-da!
I just looked at the menu for Chelio's and the prices (food) are fantastic. You would have to at least double those costs up here in Toronto.
I'm not going to shit on Toronto (at least not on this thread) but there's a reason it's the centre of the universe. Wayne Gretzky charges $22 for a cheeseburger at his restaurant because he knows he can. The people of Detroit don't have as much to offer and for that there are a lot of places in Detroit that are diamonds in the rough.
Great news everyone! I just heard back from Cheli's Chili Bar...and were in!!
I'm updating the thread with more information about the bar.
When I return from vacation, I will update further.
Ta-da!
I just looked at the menu for Chelio's and the prices (food) are fantastic. You would have to at least double those costs up here in Toronto.
I'm not going to shit on Toronto (at least not on this thread) but there's a reason it's the centre of the universe. Wayne Gretzky charges $22 for a cheeseburger at his restaurant because he knows he can. The people of Detroit don't have as much to offer and for that there are a lot of places in Detroit that are diamonds in the rough.
Well I work in Detroit and have attended events for 32 years in Detroit - Wings, Lions, Tigers - a hundred concerts (give or take one). There is a lot to Detroit but like any big city you have to know your place.....
As for Toronto - I lOVE it and my wife and I decided to get married there coming on 9 years now. Canada is beautiful and we love it
Hit Lafayette Coney Island if you get a chance
If you have a chance to make life better for others, and fail to do so, you are wasting your time on this earth.
Tom, that's a great website with all the Detoit info.
For those still looking for a hotel, especially Canadians, look into staying in Windsor. Look at a map from Windsor to the venue and you'll be suprised how close it is (3 miles). You can take a cab or a bus across.
Also, the ball game on Saturday is at 7:05, not 4:05.
I would like to find a ride down to Detroit from the Toronto area
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1996: Toronto 1998: Barrie 2000: Montreal, Toronto, Auburn Hills 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal 2004: Boston X2, Grand Rapids 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto 2006: Toronto X2 2009: Toronto 2011: PJ20, Montreal, Toronto X2, Hamilton 2012: Manchester X2, Amsterdam X2, Prague, Berlin X2, Philadelphia, Missoula 2013: Pittsburg, Buffalo 2014: Milan, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, Detroit 2016: Ottawa, Toronto X2 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
2022: Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto 2023: Chicago X2 2024: Noblesville
There are 6 of us from Toronto that will be attending this party, its sounds like its going to be a lot of fun.
...and now i rub my eyes, for he has returned
seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned
for he still smiles...
and he's still strong
nothing's changed, but the surrounding bullshit that has grown
and now he's home
and we're laughing like we always did
my same old, same old friend...
Count on 4. Super stoked. Also if anyone has been to the Fox could you tell me which is a better seat F1 ROW EE or GB5 ROW S? The floor seats are off to the left and the balcony is pretty deep. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Counting down the days.
Clarkston, MI. 6/25/2003
Noblesville, IN. 5/7/2010
EV Detroit, MI. 6/26/2011
Please count me in and maybe Lil Dirt (if we can find him a ticket & his health holds up). He's dealing with a bad flare from Crohn's right now : ( & just decided he really wants to go to see you all, if possible. We are also looking to hitch a ride from Western PA or may look into Amtracking it. Open for suggestions. Also would greatly appreciate it if you guys (Tom & Nixon) can suggest some reasonable, clean, safe hotels nearby for us to stay. Please pm me here or FB when you get a chance. Thanks & hope to see all you wonderful crazy people, xo . One of highlights of last year's tour for Chris was that as he puts it, "only Nixon could find a Karaoke bar in some crazy suburb of Cleveland on Detroit Street" LOL! Good times and even better memories .
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"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." Albert Pine.
I'm just wondering if there could be more than one benefit? Because I was thinking about THAW (http://www.thawfund.org/about_us/index.html). When hubby was laid off for 1 1/2 years, they helped us a little bit with bills, especially during the winter. They said they were in need of donations... so many people in need of assistance. Just a thought.
Great job on making this happen so fast!
JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
My friend and I are definitely thinking about showing up...this would be our first pre/post-party and we're coming down from the Toronto area.
Do we just go right up to the second floor?
Also, how far is this bar from the Fox Theatre? Can we walk?
Not to sound cliche, but would it be safe to do so?
Should be interesting!
Just walk right in (no cover charge), and head up to the 2nd floor.
The venue is about 1 block away. IT IS VERY SAFE!!!!! Especially with close to 200 Eddie Vedder fans walking with you
My friend and I are definitely thinking about showing up...this would be our first pre/post-party and we're coming down from the Toronto area.
Do we just go right up to the second floor?
Also, how far is this bar from the Fox Theatre? Can we walk?
Not to sound cliche, but would it be safe to do so?
Should be interesting!
Especially with close to 200 Eddie Vedder fans walking with you
This is going to be brilliant!
1996: Toronto 1998: Barrie 2000: Montreal, Toronto, Auburn Hills 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal 2004: Boston X2, Grand Rapids 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto 2006: Toronto X2 2009: Toronto 2011: PJ20, Montreal, Toronto X2, Hamilton 2012: Manchester X2, Amsterdam X2, Prague, Berlin X2, Philadelphia, Missoula 2013: Pittsburg, Buffalo 2014: Milan, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, Detroit 2016: Ottawa, Toronto X2 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
2022: Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto 2023: Chicago X2 2024: Noblesville
No, I don't have my ride worked out yet but it will happen. I'm holding doors open more often for people to kick my karma into overdrive. All is good.
1996: Toronto 1998: Barrie 2000: Montreal, Toronto, Auburn Hills 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal 2004: Boston X2, Grand Rapids 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto 2006: Toronto X2 2009: Toronto 2011: PJ20, Montreal, Toronto X2, Hamilton 2012: Manchester X2, Amsterdam X2, Prague, Berlin X2, Philadelphia, Missoula 2013: Pittsburg, Buffalo 2014: Milan, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, Detroit 2016: Ottawa, Toronto X2 2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
2022: Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto 2023: Chicago X2 2024: Noblesville
Hey Tom - I think for the vinyl donations maybe just have the winning bids leave their addy's as vinyl left in a hot car equals :( I would gladly ship the winner my LP so they don't have to worry about it......
Jim
If you have a chance to make life better for others, and fail to do so, you are wasting your time on this earth.
Hey Tom - I think for the vinyl donations maybe just have the winning bids leave their addy's as vinyl left in a hot car equals :( I would gladly ship the winner my LP so they don't have to worry about it......
Jim
That's a good idea JIm! But where are the vinyls going to go after the party?
Thanks for the additional info! 200 fans = awesome.
So, how are we going to find you, zarocat?
You got your ride and everything worked out?
When you come in...go to the main table with all the merchandise ( I will be working it). On the table we have "Hello my name is..." stickers that people "sometimes" wear with their 10C name on it.
I'll be the one with the Eddie Vedder Detroit Tigers Jersey on
Tom - I have donated a vinyl as well. I am kind of with Jim on this one but I am more worried about shipping the vinyl safely. Let me know what you want to do closer to the show
Tom - I have donated a vinyl as well. I am kind of with Jim on this one but I am more worried about shipping the vinyl safely. Let me know what you want to do closer to the show
Since Jim is a good friend of mine and lives very close to me, i think it would be best if he took his and your vinyl and any other vinyls donated and shipped all of them from his house here. I will cover the shipping for both.
Tom - I have donated a vinyl as well. I am kind of with Jim on this one but I am more worried about shipping the vinyl safely. Let me know what you want to do closer to the show
Since Jim is a good friend of mine and lives very close to me, i think it would be best if he took his and your vinyl and any other vinyls donated and shipped all of them from his house here. I will cover the shipping for both.
Or I can take all of them and do the same thing.
Tom, we'll figure it out. I'm thinking I don't even have to bring my vinyl, just a pic and I'll mail the vinyl to the winning bidder.....As for others donating vinyl they can do the same or if they'd rather not and have us handle we'll come up with something. I may be bringing Delaney to sell the bracelets and if my older daughter shows up she could take any vinyl home with her.....
If you have a chance to make life better for others, and fail to do so, you are wasting your time on this earth.
I went to my local PetSmart and today after work I have a meeting with their manager about donations to our event, since they are a huge sponsor of the Michigan Humane Society.
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Bam!.. Now im just looking for a quick victory for the Tigers, so I can swing on over and start the Jam!
I'm not going to shit on Toronto (at least not on this thread) but there's a reason it's the centre of the universe. Wayne Gretzky charges $22 for a cheeseburger at his restaurant because he knows he can. The people of Detroit don't have as much to offer and for that there are a lot of places in Detroit that are diamonds in the rough.
Well I work in Detroit and have attended events for 32 years in Detroit - Wings, Lions, Tigers - a hundred concerts (give or take one). There is a lot to Detroit but like any big city you have to know your place.....
As for Toronto - I lOVE it and my wife and I decided to get married there coming on 9 years now. Canada is beautiful and we love it
Hit Lafayette Coney Island if you get a chance
Roberto Clemente.
For those still looking for a hotel, especially Canadians, look into staying in Windsor. Look at a map from Windsor to the venue and you'll be suprised how close it is (3 miles). You can take a cab or a bus across.
Also, the ball game on Saturday is at 7:05, not 4:05.
Bump
1998: Barrie
2000: Montreal, Toronto, Auburn Hills
2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal
2004: Boston X2, Grand Rapids
2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
2006: Toronto X2
2009: Toronto
2011: PJ20, Montreal, Toronto X2, Hamilton
2012: Manchester X2, Amsterdam X2, Prague, Berlin X2, Philadelphia, Missoula
2013: Pittsburg, Buffalo
2014: Milan, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, Detroit
2016: Ottawa, Toronto X2
2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
2023: Chicago X2
2024: Noblesville
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned
for he still smiles...
and he's still strong
nothing's changed, but the surrounding bullshit that has grown
and now he's home
and we're laughing like we always did
my same old, same old friend...
Noblesville, IN. 5/7/2010
EV Detroit, MI. 6/26/2011
"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." Albert Pine.
BUMP!
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
Of course I'm interested. Anything you want to donate will be appreciated!
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
I've recently secured a ride to the show...FINALLY!! I'll be there!!! Can't wait to see you guys again!
So glad you're gonna be there! Can't wait to see you too!
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
EV: It's your band.
~Q Magazine
"Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
Just walk right in (no cover charge), and head up to the 2nd floor.
The venue is about 1 block away. IT IS VERY SAFE!!!!! Especially with close to 200 Eddie Vedder fans walking with you
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
This is going to be brilliant!
1998: Barrie
2000: Montreal, Toronto, Auburn Hills
2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal
2004: Boston X2, Grand Rapids
2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
2006: Toronto X2
2009: Toronto
2011: PJ20, Montreal, Toronto X2, Hamilton
2012: Manchester X2, Amsterdam X2, Prague, Berlin X2, Philadelphia, Missoula
2013: Pittsburg, Buffalo
2014: Milan, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, Detroit
2016: Ottawa, Toronto X2
2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
2023: Chicago X2
2024: Noblesville
Someway. I'll be the guy talking to himself about having or not having another beer. I talk out loud so I shouldn't be hard to spot.
No, I don't have my ride worked out yet but it will happen. I'm holding doors open more often for people to kick my karma into overdrive. All is good.
1998: Barrie
2000: Montreal, Toronto, Auburn Hills
2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal
2004: Boston X2, Grand Rapids
2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
2006: Toronto X2
2009: Toronto
2011: PJ20, Montreal, Toronto X2, Hamilton
2012: Manchester X2, Amsterdam X2, Prague, Berlin X2, Philadelphia, Missoula
2013: Pittsburg, Buffalo
2014: Milan, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, Detroit
2016: Ottawa, Toronto X2
2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
2023: Chicago X2
2024: Noblesville
Jim
Roberto Clemente.
That's a good idea JIm! But where are the vinyls going to go after the party?
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
When you come in...go to the main table with all the merchandise ( I will be working it). On the table we have "Hello my name is..." stickers that people "sometimes" wear with their 10C name on it.
I'll be the one with the Eddie Vedder Detroit Tigers Jersey on
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
Since Jim is a good friend of mine and lives very close to me, i think it would be best if he took his and your vinyl and any other vinyls donated and shipped all of them from his house here. I will cover the shipping for both.
Or I can take all of them and do the same thing.
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
I can't wait until June 26th!!!!
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
Tom, we'll figure it out. I'm thinking I don't even have to bring my vinyl, just a pic and I'll mail the vinyl to the winning bidder.....As for others donating vinyl they can do the same or if they'd rather not and have us handle we'll come up with something. I may be bringing Delaney to sell the bracelets and if my older daughter shows up she could take any vinyl home with her.....
Roberto Clemente.
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper