** Oakland Night 2 Roll Call ***

wbutler29
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Get this thing started. . .  Friday night in the Bay Area.  6 weeks from tomorrow.  Let's Go!  Any guesses for Wishlist Pre-Party?
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  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,073
    Decided last night to fly out solo for this show. Only one I’m doing in May. Any Oakland tips would be appreciated. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • wbutler29
    wbutler29 Posts: 970
    ComeToTX said:
    Decided last night to fly out solo for this show. Only one I’m doing in May. Any Oakland tips would be appreciated. 
    Good call. I decided to pulled the trigger as well. You’re out of Austin right?
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,073
    Yep
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • cmalisze
    cmalisze Posts: 2,636
    Coming solo as well
  • Red Mosqito
    Red Mosqito Posts: 1,239
    I’ll be going both nights but Friday night will be with 10c tix, Section A row 1. And I’ll be dragging along a buddy of mine who loves music & going to shows just as much as I do, but this will be his first live PJ show. Should be a fun night for sure! 
  • apkirkland
    apkirkland Big Sky Country Posts: 365
    In GA for both Oakland shows to finish out our California road trip. Driving our truck camper down from Montana and starting in San Diego, can't wait! 

    Now, to find a safe spot to camp for two nights in Oakland...any locals have some beta? 
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,916
    I'll be there.  We pulled off a miracle.  One of my best friends who moved to Texas is meeting us there.  We already had GA tickets for each night, and pulled off getting him a single GA for each night.   Going to be great!
  • apkirkland
    apkirkland Big Sky Country Posts: 365
    Zod said:
    I'll be there.  We pulled off a miracle.  One of my best friends who moved to Texas is meeting us there.  We already had GA tickets for each night, and pulled off getting him a single GA for each night.   Going to be great!
    Nice! Congrats! 
  • vedder6
    vedder6 Posts: 86
    I will be there both nights.  Not sure if I missed this on another thread, but can anyone recommend some decent hotels to stay at?  A buddy and I are flying in late on the 11th.  Going to just stay at a hotel next to the airport that night. We want to then stay two nights at a decent hotel that is close to the BART, but in a nice safe area.  Union Square seems closest but I am reading mixed reviews on safety.  Was thinking Nob Hill.  Any help would be appreciated.  Can't wait for the shows.
    47 shows and counting.
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,507
    we booked a room at the Oakland Marriott City Center....not sure if that is a bad area or not. 
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  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,256
    vedder6 said:
    I will be there both nights.  Not sure if I missed this on another thread, but can anyone recommend some decent hotels to stay at?  A buddy and I are flying in late on the 11th.  Going to just stay at a hotel next to the airport that night. We want to then stay two nights at a decent hotel that is close to the BART, but in a nice safe area.  Union Square seems closest but I am reading mixed reviews on safety.  Was thinking Nob Hill.  Any help would be appreciated.  Can't wait for the shows.
    https://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/california/oakland/waterfront-hotel
    This is a nice hotel on the waterfront in Oakland. Lots of walkable places to eat and drink. You can definitely walk to Bart, but it's a little bit of a trek up Broadway. Not too bad. You can also catch the ferry over to SF right from there. Nice ride.
    Here's some nearby recs:
    They do a nice pour of Guinness and good food -https://www.yelp.com/biz/sláinte-oakland-2
    Upstairs music club and downstairs good cocktails -https://www.yelp.com/biz/elbo-room-jack-london-oakland?osq=elbo
    Get the fried cheese curds - https://www.yelp.com/biz/forge-pizza-oakland?osq=pizza
    For vegan types - https://www.yelp.com/biz/souley-vegan-oakland?osq=Restaurants
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/farmhouse-kitchen-thai-cuisine-oakland

    More central to downtown Oakland:
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/drexl-bar-oakland?osq=drexl
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-kon-tiki-oakland
    Late night early morn place for a damn fine duck plate - https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-gold-medal-restaurant-oakland?osq=new+gold+medal&start=10
    Brewery uptown - https://www.yelp.com/biz/drakes-dealership-oakland?osq=drakes

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  • cmalisze
    cmalisze Posts: 2,636
    lexicondevil said:
    vedder6 said:
    I will be there both nights.  Not sure if I missed this on another thread, but can anyone recommend some decent hotels to stay at?  A buddy and I are flying in late on the 11th.  Going to just stay at a hotel next to the airport that night. We want to then stay two nights at a decent hotel that is close to the BART, but in a nice safe area.  Union Square seems closest but I am reading mixed reviews on safety.  Was thinking Nob Hill.  Any help would be appreciated.  Can't wait for the shows.
    https://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/california/oakland/waterfront-hotel
    This is a nice hotel on the waterfront in Oakland. Lots of walkable places to eat and drink. You can definitely walk to Bart, but it's a little bit of a trek up Broadway. Not too bad. You can also catch the ferry over to SF right from there. Nice ride.
    Here's some nearby recs:
    They do a nice pour of Guinness and good food -https://www.yelp.com/biz/sláinte-oakland-2
    Upstairs music club and downstairs good cocktails -https://www.yelp.com/biz/elbo-room-jack-london-oakland?osq=elbo
    Get the fried cheese curds - https://www.yelp.com/biz/forge-pizza-oakland?osq=pizza
    For vegan types - https://www.yelp.com/biz/souley-vegan-oakland?osq=Restaurants
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/farmhouse-kitchen-thai-cuisine-oakland

    More central to downtown Oakland:
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/drexl-bar-oakland?osq=drexl
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-kon-tiki-oakland
    Late night early morn place for a damn fine duck plate - https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-gold-medal-restaurant-oakland?osq=new+gold+medal&start=10
    Brewery uptown - https://www.yelp.com/biz/drakes-dealership-oakland?osq=drakes

    Thank you for this!
  • heartofadog
    heartofadog Portland, OR Posts: 357
    ComeToTX said:
    Decided last night to fly out solo for this show. Only one I’m doing in May. Any Oakland tips would be appreciated. 
    I’ll be at both LA and both OAK shows.

    Beauty’s Bagels is great in Oakland. Lois the Pie Queen in a must.
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  • vedder6
    vedder6 Posts: 86
    lexicondevil said:
    vedder6 said:
    I will be there both nights.  Not sure if I missed this on another thread, but can anyone recommend some decent hotels to stay at?  A buddy and I are flying in late on the 11th.  Going to just stay at a hotel next to the airport that night. We want to then stay two nights at a decent hotel that is close to the BART, but in a nice safe area.  Union Square seems closest but I am reading mixed reviews on safety.  Was thinking Nob Hill.  Any help would be appreciated.  Can't wait for the shows.
    https://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/california/oakland/waterfront-hotel
    This is a nice hotel on the waterfront in Oakland. Lots of walkable places to eat and drink. You can definitely walk to Bart, but it's a little bit of a trek up Broadway. Not too bad. You can also catch the ferry over to SF right from there. Nice ride.
    Here's some nearby recs:
    They do a nice pour of Guinness and good food -https://www.yelp.com/biz/sláinte-oakland-2
    Upstairs music club and downstairs good cocktails -https://www.yelp.com/biz/elbo-room-jack-london-oakland?osq=elbo
    Get the fried cheese curds - https://www.yelp.com/biz/forge-pizza-oakland?osq=pizza
    For vegan types - https://www.yelp.com/biz/souley-vegan-oakland?osq=Restaurants
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/farmhouse-kitchen-thai-cuisine-oakland

    More central to downtown Oakland:
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/drexl-bar-oakland?osq=drexl
    https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-kon-tiki-oakland
    Late night early morn place for a damn fine duck plate - https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-gold-medal-restaurant-oakland?osq=new+gold+medal&start=10
    Brewery uptown - https://www.yelp.com/biz/drakes-dealership-oakland?osq=drakes

    Thank you so much for the tips.  We ended up booking in Union Square.  I want to see some sites during the day, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, etc.  Seems like easy walk to the BART.  Maybe check out some of the Oakland recommendations when we head over before the shows.
    47 shows and counting.
  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,256
    No problem. There are many great things to do in Oakland. I used to live there, but moved to Vallejo into a bigger house. Everyone always wants to go to SF, but it's really gone downhill in the last 10. Still cool things to do there, as well. If anyone needs any more specific things to do in Oakland and beyond, let me know. Glad to help.
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    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • wbutler29
    wbutler29 Posts: 970
    Just posted F2F tix.  Section 105 Row 27, Seat(s) 10,11.  Good seats.  Hope they go to a fellow 10 Clubber 
  • apkirkland
    apkirkland Big Sky Country Posts: 365
    Husband and I are driving our camper out from MT to do the SD-LA-OAK run. Found campgrounds on the beach in SD & LA but struggling to figure out where to park and sleep near Oakland. Thinking we'll head out to the hills and take a long uber ride or Bart to/from the venue. If any locals have advice for a safe spot to park a camper for 2 nights, lmk. Thanks!
  • D-Rod
    D-Rod Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 1,992
    I’m now officially in 
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  • NEweather
    NEweather Posts: 555
     We're In 
  • SHZA
    SHZA St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 4,314
    I'm in. Oddly, nonstops from STL to the Bay Area were recently discontinued, but after holding these tix for two years I had to find a way to get there. Can't wait!

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