Oakland Roll Call 2020

jacquelynca

Put in for both nights :-). Short drive from my house, I’m so excited!!!

gotthebottle

Gern Blansten said:

rummy said:

I’m in (I think). Flying in. Still debating whether to stay in SF or Oakland.

I just figured Oakland would be less hassle.  We aren't too far from the arena but probably don't want to walk there

I stay at La quinta and walk there....it isn't that big a deal after a show

rummy

I want to stay in Oakland but my wife (who's really just tagging along) wants to stay in San Fran.
Take a wild guess at where I'll end staying? 
BART it is!

JM18725

I put in my request for both days.  Unfortunately it won't be as convenient as the 2013 show when I lived in Castro Valley.  Instead I'll make a weekend trip out of it, driving down from Sacramento.  Might try to catch the A's/ Mariners Game too. Wouldn't it be awesome if Mike rocked the National Anthem?

vwphibs

I put in for both shows and live about 25min away. Super stoked!  

TH113769

A's game and PJ is perfect day / night double header

jacquelynca

JM18725 said:

I put in my request for both days.  Unfortunately it won't be as convenient as the 2013 show when I lived in Castro Valley.  Instead I'll make a weekend trip out of it, driving down from Sacramento.  Might try to catch the A's/ Mariners Game too. Wouldn't it be awesome if Mike rocked the National Anthem?

Holy shit balls!  Ummm, tailgate anyone?!?!?  Serious question.  Sunday tailgate, game, show!

jacquelynca

Locals, bring your cars/bbqs. Everybody bring your own meat/veggies/beer. We'll bring our ping pong and corn hole!  A's, Pearl Jam, Coliseum tailgate is the most perfect Oakland day ever!!!!  Please excuse my over excitement but I am totally freaking out

darthvedder

JM18725 said:

I put in my request for both days.  Unfortunately it won't be as convenient as the 2013 show when I lived in Castro Valley.  Instead I'll make a weekend trip out of it, driving down from Sacramento.  Might try to catch the A's/ Mariners Game too. Wouldn't it be awesome if Mike rocked the National Anthem?

I was thinking the same thing about a McCready anthem, but then I thought why would the A's ask a Seattle guy to do the anthem? lol

darthvedder

lexicondevil said:

I doubt BART is going to run special late night trains for a Pearl Jam concert. BART is generally fine, but it has been getting worse and worse over the last ten years. The area around the arena is a bit of a no man's land. I don't know how close this Radisson is, but if it's not far, walking with a group should be fine. No need to be afraid of Oakland. I lived there for many years and most of the shit talk is just that. It is a beautiful city and I would much rather live there than SF, where I also lived for years. I would still live there if all the people fleeing the City didn't start buying up all the houses. We wanted a bigger place, so we bought in Vallejo.
Like someone else said, a Lyft ride isn't that bad if you need to go back to the City. I took one from SF to our old house that was five minutes from Oracle and it was only about 30-40 bucks. BART would be great if the show ends before last train. Keep in mind it's a little bit of a walk from Oracle to the station, maybe about 15 minutes brisk walk. Not bad, but keep it in mind. Make sure you have roundtrip fare already on your Clipper card.

The BART Sunday schedule is awful now. 24 minutes between each train.

Gern Blansten

gotthebottle said:

Gern Blansten said:

rummy said:

I’m in (I think). Flying in. Still debating whether to stay in SF or Oakland.

I just figured Oakland would be less hassle.  We aren't too far from the arena but probably don't want to walk there

I stay at La quinta and walk there....it isn't that big a deal after a show

yeah it's probably like Chicago around United Centre....not the greatest area but with a few thousand people leaving the area at the same time it's ok

Gern Blansten

darthvedder said:

JM18725 said:

I put in my request for both days.  Unfortunately it won't be as convenient as the 2013 show when I lived in Castro Valley.  Instead I'll make a weekend trip out of it, driving down from Sacramento.  Might try to catch the A's/ Mariners Game too. Wouldn't it be awesome if Mike rocked the National Anthem?

I was thinking the same thing about a McCready anthem, but then I thought why would the A's ask a Seattle guy to do the anthem? lol

maybe no anthem but I would be surprised if PJ didn't attend the game

JOEJOEJOE

darthvedder said:

JM18725 said:

I put in my request for both days.  Unfortunately it won't be as convenient as the 2013 show when I lived in Castro Valley.  Instead I'll make a weekend trip out of it, driving down from Sacramento.  Might try to catch the A's/ Mariners Game too. Wouldn't it be awesome if Mike rocked the National Anthem?

I was thinking the same thing about a McCready anthem, but then I thought why would the A's ask a Seattle guy to do the anthem? lol

Mike played the anthem at an Angel's game in Summer 2011.

pearljammr78

darthvedder said:

JM18725 said:

I put in my request for both days.  Unfortunately it won't be as convenient as the 2013 show when I lived in Castro Valley.  Instead I'll make a weekend trip out of it, driving down from Sacramento.  Might try to catch the A's/ Mariners Game too. Wouldn't it be awesome if Mike rocked the National Anthem?

I was thinking the same thing about a McCready anthem, but then I thought why would the A's ask a Seattle guy to do the anthem? lol

Because it’s Mike Fucking McCready!!!

huntersthompson

JM18725 said:

I put in my request for both days.  Unfortunately it won't be as convenient as the 2013 show when I lived in Castro Valley.  Instead I'll make a weekend trip out of it, driving down from Sacramento.  Might try to catch the A's/ Mariners Game too. Wouldn't it be awesome if Mike rocked the National Anthem?

Also attending (hopefully) both shows in Oakland....
Thinking Saturday night show...stay in Oakland...Sunday baseball and Sunday night show....
Tailgating would be the best...

huntersthompson

jacquelynca said:

Locals, bring your cars/bbqs. Everybody bring your own meat/veggies/beer. We'll bring our ping pong and corn hole!  A's, Pearl Jam, Coliseum tailgate is the most perfect Oakland day ever!!!!  Please excuse my over excitement but I am totally freaking out

I am in love with the enthusiasm....what an amazing slice of humanity this could be.  The only commonality is a love for Pearl Jam and tailgate food....this is going to be awesome....

Gern Blansten

Current % chance for Oakland are

18th: 37% GA 99% Res
19th: 47% GA 99% Res

pearljammr78

Pearl Jam tailgating. Legal weed in Oakland. Two nights of PJ and 420 in San Fran. Best 3 days ever. Bring on the ticket awards!!!🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

Gern Blansten

pearljammr78 said:

Pearl Jam tailgating. Legal weed in Oakland. Two nights of PJ and 420 in San Fran. Best 3 days ever. Bring on the ticket awards!!!🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

yep....looking forward to it

I'm going to get stoned and tour Alcatraz

jacquelynca

huntersthompson said:

jacquelynca said:

Locals, bring your cars/bbqs. Everybody bring your own meat/veggies/beer. We'll bring our ping pong and corn hole!  A's, Pearl Jam, Coliseum tailgate is the most perfect Oakland day ever!!!!  Please excuse my over excitement but I am totally freaking out

I am in love with the enthusiasm....what an amazing slice of humanity this could be.  The only commonality is a love for Pearl Jam and tailgate food....this is going to be awesome....

I’ll be at the coliseum all weekend! My 2 favorite things (next to my family) are the A’s and Pearl Jam....and they’ll l become one that weekend. Happy tears!

Gern Blansten

A's game sounds fun

We were thinking about hitting 420 day on Monday and then heading up to Napa Valley on Tues.  Probably screw around in SF for a day and then fly to Vegas to get my fix.....could drive to Vegas but it looks like flights are like $50

jacquelynca

Sonoma has some great wineries too and much cheaper than Napa!

TH113769

jacquelynca said:

JM18725 said:

I put in my request for both days.  Unfortunately it won't be as convenient as the 2013 show when I lived in Castro Valley.  Instead I'll make a weekend trip out of it, driving down from Sacramento.  Might try to catch the A's/ Mariners Game too. Wouldn't it be awesome if Mike rocked the National Anthem?

Holy shit balls!  Ummm, tailgate anyone?!?!?  Serious question.  Sunday tailgate, game, show!

In for tailgate and A's on Sunday!

Cropduster2020

Dual event parking at the Coliseum is usually $40-$60 per car. Will be riding my bike from Alameda! 

WMAmorican

jacquelynca said:

Sonoma has some great wineries too and much cheaper than Napa!

I agree on the wineries, though Livermore actually has a few good ones and is kind of closer for those from out of town staying in Oakland.
(And you have a very trippy show history, seeing them at BSB in '94 and then not again until a couple years ago! Probably the longest gap for anyone on this forum...;)

jacquelynca

WMAmorican said:

jacquelynca said:

Sonoma has some great wineries too and much cheaper than Napa!

I agree on the wineries, though Livermore actually has a few good ones and is kind of closer for those from out of town staying in Oakland.
(And you have a very trippy show history, seeing them at BSB in '94 and then not again until a couple years ago! Probably the longest gap for anyone on this forum...;)

I agree about Livermore! And yes much closer to Oakland, love concannon 

Branden

And don't forget that Saturday is Record Store Day, as well...

Zod

Branden said:

And don't forget that Saturday is Record Store Day, as well...

Branden said:

And don't forget that Saturday is Record Store Day, as well...

shiiiiiiiittttt.....

Gern Blansten

jacquelynca said:

Sonoma has some great wineries too and much cheaper than Napa!

any recommended wineries to visit?  thanks!

Gern Blansten

Branden said:

And don't forget that Saturday is Record Store Day, as well...

good call....