Chicago solo shows

BlackCorduroy · July 2008

Moving to Chicago on the 20th for college. So I'll defintiely be trying for these shows

WindyCityFlyer · July 2008

I might try for the second night. Still very much on the fence just because I'm not a fan of Eddie's solo stuff. Sorry, but I really find the ITW soundtrack boring as hell.

But I dunno...maybe it's better live?

mouthfulofsoup · July 2008

Still debating...it's not like a PJ show where if you have crappy seats you still have a great time. It's a sit down acoustic, where I'd want-0 to SEE. & Since I can't guarantee the best seats, I don't know if it's going to be worth the money. (Price of gas to drive up & back (5 hours each way) 75+ a ticket, more unpaid time off from work.) If I knew I'd be in the first couple rows where I could take it all in, I'd be there in a heartbeat...guess I'll check out the size of the venue, as I've never been there.

pjalive21 · July 2008

mindi wrote:

Yep I would leave from Lambert. It just seems so ridiculous to fly to Atlanta and then to Chicago. The whole flight from STL to Chicago is 20-30 minutes.

I spose I could carpool but I loathe that 6 hour nothing to look at but cornfields trip. And would it even be much cheaper? I can get a round trip ticket for under $150 bucks, gas and munchies for a 12 hour trip would be at least that if not more.

yeah i agree with you..to not get a direct flight to Chicago seems almost ridiculous

and the drive sucks! i wish there were cornfields to look at..haha..you dont even get that

Rodger3478 · July 2008

I would love to go to both shows, but I think it will be as hard to get these tickets for Chicago as it was to get Vic tickets. I would like to go to the last show at least. It should be a good time for all!

ereeper · July 2008

I will be trying for one of the nights.

ereeper · July 2008

No sense to be nervous. You've got lot's of options. Be thankful that 10c gives you the first shot. If you fail there, try the ticketmaster sale. If you bust again, if you really want to go, you can find a way.

Myself, I'll try Wednesday and hope for luck. If not, I'll try the ticketmaster. If that don't work, I'll wait for a luckier day for another show.

pjalive21 · July 2008

Chicago is always tough to get since its the middle ground for alot of cities..Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St. Louis...etc

just be thankful there is two shows to try and grab

PJBuckeye · July 2008

Yellow Ledbelly wrote:

Eight blocks...that's a good distance I guess, but its really not that far is it? Within walking distance I would think or am I wrong?

In Chicago's grid system, 8 blocks = 1 mile. Not really that bad. I have made the walk from Union to places farther east many times. Very safe, very clean. If you are from MS, it should be a fun touristy walk for you as well.

PJBuckeye · July 2008

pjalive21 wrote:

i was hoping they were playing the Cardinals that weekend but they have Washington (thurs) and Atlanta( friday) both afternoon starts

here is to another 100 years of futility

Here, Here!

Go White Sox!

tschav · July 2008

Sawyer wrote:

really nervous about these tix

I'm with you. If I manage to get a pair, though, I'll definitely offer my extra to a 10C member.

lowerleftside · July 2008

I'll start by trying for Milwaukee tickets and if I don't get them I'm trying for the Chicago shows. Coming from Iowa City, IA so the drive is about the same but I would love to spend the weekend in Chicago starting that Friday... oh and my 30th birthday Aug 25th so seeing the show would be a great gift for myself!

PJBuckeye · July 2008

tschav wrote:

I'm with you. If I manage to get a pair, though, I'll definitely offer my extra to a 10C member.

I hope to get a pair for one night and trade the 1 extra ticket for a single ticket to the other night.

ledvedderman · July 2008

I'm going to be trying for the Thursday night show. Friday is out of the question because I have Bruce tickets in St. Louis on Saturday. If Eddie needs a lift and wants to come see the ESB, I'll gladly drive him down 55 to St. Louis.

DesignVHL · July 2008

Those asking about travel to the venues from the two airports...OHARE (which i work near), and Midway - which is south of the city. BOTH airports through DRIVING, you will endure some NASTY traffic. EVERY highway is currently under construction...its pretty bad..i've been saving time and money by avoiding the highways to work lately.

That said, there have been some crazy train issues too w/ ohare....so if you peeps come in from out of town, just be sure you double check everything first! I DO NOT suggest taking a cab from ohare to the city..however it does depend on when you come in, and when you decide to take a cab out. If you can help it, I would suggest getting here a day before the show and staying in a hotel.

Those taking the train or Amtrak in - as someone else has mentioned, Union station is not so very far away from the venue...u could take a nice long walk, or hop a cab.

Best of luck to everyone on wed. and Friday - hope some of us lucky hard core fans get what we deserve!

As for the Cubbies - GO CUBS GO!

The SATURDAY GAME is already sold out..so if u wanna hit that one, you'll have to buy off CL or from some dirty scalper.

mindi · July 2008

lowerleftside wrote:

I'll start by trying for Milwaukee tickets and if I don't get them I'm trying for the Chicago shows.

This is what I think I will do. I'll be flying in from St Louis so it really doesn't make much difference to me where I end up going, as long as I go!

I don't do the 6 hour one way drive to Chicago. I can't stand the boringness of it. 6 hours of cornfields. So I splurge and fly. With how much gas is and how much munchies for the trip would be, it is probably cheaper to fly.

PJGARDEN · July 2008

DesignVHL wrote:

Those asking about travel to the venues from the two airports...OHARE (which i work near), and Midway - which is south of the city. BOTH airports through DRIVING, you will endure some NASTY traffic. EVERY highway is currently under construction...its pretty bad..i've been saving time and money by avoiding the highways to work lately.

That said, there have been some crazy train issues too w/ ohare....so if you peeps come in from out of town, just be sure you double check everything first! I DO NOT suggest taking a cab from ohare to the city..however it does depend on when you come in, and when you decide to take a cab out. If you can help it, I would suggest getting here a day before the show and staying in a hotel.

Those taking the train or Amtrak in - as someone else has mentioned, Union station is not so very far away from the venue...u could take a nice long walk, or hop a cab.

Best of luck to everyone on wed. and Friday - hope some of us lucky hard core fans get what we deserve!

As for the Cubbies - GO CUBS GO! The SATURDAY GAME is already sold out..so if u wanna hit that one, you'll have to buy off CL or from some dirty scalper.

Thanks for the info. Is there a train that goes from Midway to the city?

DesignVHL · July 2008

PJGARDEN wrote:

Thanks for the info. Is there a train that goes from Midway to the city?

no problem

Yes there is a train from Midway to the city - its the blue line....i wouldn't take it very late at night, unless your not afraid of scary people.

Here is some info about Chicago CTA:

http://www.transitchicago.com/

http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/tripplanner.html (This is a trip planner, its helped me in the past with different travel plans and I'm sure it would help anyone coming from midway to the city as well).

and fwiw PJGARDEN >> THAT used to be MY email addy when I was in college and ran an old Ticketmaster petition! :P doubt anyone on here would remember me tho! I did a ton of trading under that name! Just had to share that little tidbit.

elvistheking44 · July 2008

DesignVHL wrote:

no problem Yes there is a train from Midway to the city - its the blue line....i wouldn't take it very late at night, unless your not afraid of scary people.

Here is some info about Chicago CTA:

http://www.transitchicago.com/

http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/tripplanner.html (This is a trip planner, its helped me in the past with different travel plans and I'm sure it would help anyone coming from midway to the city as well).

Midway to the City is the "Orange Line" and the CTA is under major construction, and dont worry about late night travel its plenty safe.

mattcozea · July 2008

DesignVHL wrote:

http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/tripplanner.html (This is a trip planner, its helped me in the past with different travel plans and I'm sure it would help anyone coming from midway to the city as well).

You can also use Google Maps to plan your trip on the CTA. Just use the "Public Transit" option when you get directions.

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