The PLAY MINNESOTA Thread!

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  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,067
    edited April 21
    any recommendations that won't break my bank?
    Spring Hill Suites by Marriot is pretty nice and includes breakfast. About $137/night and 13 minute walk to Xcel.

    Check out this place in St. Paul I found on Expedia: https://expe.app.link/q1VyNBYIbzb
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    It's a hopeless situation...
  • jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,337
    edited April 21
    any recommendations that won't break my bank?
    Check the Roseville area. It’s not far from the venue (15 minutes or so) and lots of hotels. Traffic will be a bit hectic in the area though with the MN State Fair going on. The fair will draw around 250K+ people a day.

    Might want to check AirBNB too. Lots of people head out of town during the fair. 
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  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 1,906
    InterContinental and Saint Paul both booked.. just trying to decide
  • Go AnimalGo Animal Posts: 3,748
    Anyone use the public transportation here before? Thoughts/tips?
    PJ - 09/23/98: West Palm Beach II, 08/12/00: Tampa, 04/12/03: Orlando, 04/13/03: Tampa, 06/12/08: Tampa, 06/27/08: Hartford, 09/22/09: Seattle II, 04/11/16: Tampa, 05/01 & 05/02/16: MSG I & II, 09/18/21: Sea Hear Now, 10/01 & 10/02/21: Ohana Encore I & II, 05/06 & 05/07/22: Los Angeles I & II, 09/11/22: MSG, 09/16/22: Nashville, 09/02/23: St. Paul II, 09/07/23: Chicago II, 09/18 & 09/19/23: Austin I & II

    EV - 08/04 & 08/05/08: (Eddie solo, w/Liam Finn) NYC I & II, 11/27 & 11/28/12: (Eddie solo, w/Glen Hansard) Orlando I & II, 02/09 & 02/10/22: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Chicago I & II

    Song Wishlist: Oceans, Wash FINALLY (now? Speed Wash, lol), Brother, Alone, Let Me Sleep, Hold On, all of Vitalogy or Satan's Bed, Gremmie Out Of Control, Around The Bend (full band), Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, All Those Yesterdays, Parting Ways (full band), You Are, Bu$hleaguer, Strangest Tribe, Undone, Of The Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Mother, Comfortably Numb, and the Mamasan Trilogy.

    Wanted Posters: WPB '98, Tampa/WPB '00, Tampa '03, EV Batmobile '08        ISO: any picks, or setlists from any of my shows!
  • Kiwi JammerKiwi Jammer Posts: 102
    Hey Minnesota locals! I’m going to be making the big trip from New Zealand for the Minneapolis & Chicago shows & hoping I can make it into the pit for a couple of shows at least!
    I’ve been something of a PJ tragic since ‘92 and been in the front row of the NZ shows since those insane ‘95 shows. Being in NZ I’ve only seen them 12 times over 30 years but was lucky to be in the pit both Home Shows! 
    If you’re interested in partnering up on tix or have any tips around my other passions I’ll be hitting up - record stores & breweries- flick me a DM 🙂
  • CM189191CM189191 Minneapolis via Chicago Posts: 6,702
    I would like to apologize to the person behind me in line, wondering aloud to themselves: "I wonder where the Pearl Jam record is?", as I was quietly tucking the last store copy under my arm.
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  • evenflow82evenflow82 Posts: 3,825
    Brandi Carlisle is at the State Fair on Aug 29th. I wonder if she will stay to hang with the guys or be at the shows. 
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  • jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,337
    Go Animal said:
    Anyone use the public transportation here before? Thoughts/tips?
    I used to use Metro Transit (bus and lite rail) regularly prior to the pandemic it get to work. It was decent. Since then I’ve only used it sporadically, mainly to attend Twins games. Like most public transit across the country, its got its problems (drug use/moving homeless shelter). It should be fine on event nights, at least that’s my experience. Will depend on where you’re coming from and going to.

    Do note the MN State Fair will be going on during these shows. For those who don’t know, it’s a massive event especially the final weekend. Crowds well over 250K a day attend. A lot of public transportation and ride share resources will be diverted to get people to and from the fair. Expect longer wait times and less service.
  • jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,337
    Brandi Carlisle is at the State Fair on Aug 29th. I wonder if she will stay to hang with the guys or be at the shows. 
    She’s in Chicago on the 31… 
  • jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,337
    InterContinental and Saint Paul both booked.. just trying to decide
    The band stayed at the St Paul Hotel the last time here.
  • cardosocardoso Porto Alegre-BR Posts: 1,425
    Will be awesome see all friends from MN again!!
    First: Porto Alegre, Brasil 28.11.2005 ........... Next:  St. Paul 2, USA 02.09.2023
  • Go AnimalGo Animal Posts: 3,748
    Go Animal said:
    Anyone use the public transportation here before? Thoughts/tips?
    I used to use Metro Transit (bus and lite rail) regularly prior to the pandemic it get to work. It was decent. Since then I’ve only used it sporadically, mainly to attend Twins games. Like most public transit across the country, its got its problems (drug use/moving homeless shelter). It should be fine on event nights, at least that’s my experience. Will depend on where you’re coming from and going to.

    Do note the MN State Fair will be going on during these shows. For those who don’t know, it’s a massive event especially the final weekend. Crowds well over 250K a day attend. A lot of public transportation and ride share resources will be diverted to get people to and from the fair. Expect longer wait times and less service.
    This is SUPER helpful! Thanks👊
    PJ - 09/23/98: West Palm Beach II, 08/12/00: Tampa, 04/12/03: Orlando, 04/13/03: Tampa, 06/12/08: Tampa, 06/27/08: Hartford, 09/22/09: Seattle II, 04/11/16: Tampa, 05/01 & 05/02/16: MSG I & II, 09/18/21: Sea Hear Now, 10/01 & 10/02/21: Ohana Encore I & II, 05/06 & 05/07/22: Los Angeles I & II, 09/11/22: MSG, 09/16/22: Nashville, 09/02/23: St. Paul II, 09/07/23: Chicago II, 09/18 & 09/19/23: Austin I & II

    EV - 08/04 & 08/05/08: (Eddie solo, w/Liam Finn) NYC I & II, 11/27 & 11/28/12: (Eddie solo, w/Glen Hansard) Orlando I & II, 02/09 & 02/10/22: (Eddie & the Earthlings) Chicago I & II

    Song Wishlist: Oceans, Wash FINALLY (now? Speed Wash, lol), Brother, Alone, Let Me Sleep, Hold On, all of Vitalogy or Satan's Bed, Gremmie Out Of Control, Around The Bend (full band), Don't Gimme No Lip, Pilate, All Those Yesterdays, Parting Ways (full band), You Are, Bu$hleaguer, Strangest Tribe, Undone, Of The Earth, Love Reign O'er Me, Mother, Comfortably Numb, and the Mamasan Trilogy.

    Wanted Posters: WPB '98, Tampa/WPB '00, Tampa '03, EV Batmobile '08        ISO: any picks, or setlists from any of my shows!
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 1,906
    Brandi Carlisle is at the State Fair on Aug 29th. I wonder if she will stay to hang with the guys or be at the shows. 
    That would be great to have her 
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 1,906
    edited April 23
    InterContinental and Saint Paul both booked.. just trying to decide
    The band stayed at the St Paul Hotel the last time here.
    Why do I care about that? I'm not a stalker... but good thing I booked long ago.. prices way up
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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 35,043
    Broke the news to my wife last night that I put in for both shows. Expecting an eye roll at best or a freak out at worst…she started looking into flights for me. 😳
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  • kdiddykdiddy Posts: 733
    cardoso said:
    Will be awesome see all friends from MN again!!
    Will be so great to see you Vinni!!! I know regardless of what you get for tickets, I will see your Brazil flag in the front row ;)
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,249
    Broke the news to my wife last night that I put in for both shows. Expecting an eye roll at best or a freak out at worst…she started looking into flights for me. 😳
    Nice! 

    Hope you can make them this year. 
    PJ
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    2016 Quebec, Toronto 2, Fenway 1&2, Wrigley 2
    2018 Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Seattle 2, Wrigley 2, Fenway 1&2 
    2021 Encore 1&2
    2022 Fresno, Sacramento, Vegas, Vienna, Prague, Amsterdam 1, Amsterdam 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, New York City

    EV
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  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 35,043
    Just checked St. Paul hotel…$350ish…not bad…that’s PER NIGHT. 

    Flea bag motel it is!! 😂 
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  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 1,906
    Just checked St. Paul hotel…$350ish…not bad…that’s PER NIGHT. 

    Flea bag motel it is!! 😂 
    I saw 215 on Hotels.com.... but my rate was 150
  • vant0037vant0037 Posts: 5,958
    Paul…there are so many other hotels besides Fentanyl Inn…
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  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,067
    Just checked St. Paul hotel…$350ish…not bad…that’s PER NIGHT. 

    Flea bag motel it is!! 😂 
    You're better off staying in a rental car on 7th Street. You can get a similar experience staying at a local shelter for free.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,067
    Just checked St. Paul hotel…$350ish…not bad…that’s PER NIGHT. 

    Flea bag motel it is!! 😂 
    @HughFreakingDillon

    There are a handful of cheaper options on Airbnb. 
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • cardosocardoso Porto Alegre-BR Posts: 1,425
    kdiddy said:
    cardoso said:
    Will be awesome see all friends from MN again!!
    Will be so great to see you Vinni!!! I know regardless of what you get for tickets, I will see your Brazil flag in the front row ;)
    I dont think front row this time, but the flag will be there! Will be Murilo 1st concert ever!!
    First: Porto Alegre, Brasil 28.11.2005 ........... Next:  St. Paul 2, USA 02.09.2023
  • vant0037vant0037 Posts: 5,958
    @HughFreakingDillon

    you could also stay in the suburbs and get a really nice clean hotel and just commute to the shows
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  • MomadanceMomadance Posts: 50
    edited April 24
    vant0037 said:
    @HughFreakingDillon

    you could also stay in the suburbs and get a really nice clean hotel and just commute to the shows
    From my experience, rideshare is pretty cheap in MSP. I live in Atlantic City and probably travel to MSP about 10 times a year. My sister and her family live in Eden Prairie. It's pretty rare that I pay more than $40 for an Uber or Lyft between the airport and EP. That said, I'll be in MSP that weekend watching the kids. Looking forward to taking my 11 year old nephew to his first concert.
    Post edited by Momadance on
  • RYMERYME Wisconsin Posts: 1,904
    Momadance said:
    vant0037 said:
    @HughFreakingDillon

    you could also stay in the suburbs and get a really nice clean hotel and just commute to the shows
    From my experience, rideshare is pretty cheap in MSP. I live in Atlantic City and probably travel to MSP about 10 times a year. My sister and her family live in Eden Prairie. It's pretty rare that I pay more than $40 for an Uber or Lyft between the airport and EP. That said, I'll be in MSP that weekend watching the kids. Looking forward to taking my 11 year old nephew to his first concert.
    Uber can be $40 one way,  & 130 the other way when a venue let's out and there is higher demand.
    Last summer I took my daughter to a concert in Chicago.   Stayed at a motel 6 west of town.  The venue we were going to had very limited parking.   So the uber to the show was $38.00. On the ride back to motel, took an hour to hook up with uber & $130.00
    🤑
  • kdiddykdiddy Posts: 733
    cardoso said:
    kdiddy said:
    cardoso said:
    Will be awesome see all friends from MN again!!
    Will be so great to see you Vinni!!! I know regardless of what you get for tickets, I will see your Brazil flag in the front row ;)
    I dont think front row this time, but the flag will be there! Will be Murilo 1st concert ever!!
    That is so cool... If time allows.. gonna have to get our boys together!
  • cardosocardoso Porto Alegre-BR Posts: 1,425
    kdiddy said:
    cardoso said:
    kdiddy said:
    cardoso said:
    Will be awesome see all friends from MN again!!
    Will be so great to see you Vinni!!! I know regardless of what you get for tickets, I will see your Brazil flag in the front row ;)
    I dont think front row this time, but the flag will be there! Will be Murilo 1st concert ever!!
    That is so cool... If time allows.. gonna have to get our boys together!
    Will be awesome!!!
    First: Porto Alegre, Brasil 28.11.2005 ........... Next:  St. Paul 2, USA 02.09.2023
  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,341
    Broke the news to my wife last night that I put in for both shows. Expecting an eye roll at best or a freak out at worst…she started looking into flights for me. 😳
    This is great!
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  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,341
    I'll be seein' you, St. Paul!
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