* Ed solo Chicago Night 2 Fanviews Here 8/22/08 *

swtlew · August 2008

Thanks Pat. Assume you were the guy with the Kerry Wood jersey on. My wife and I were right behind you. ALMOST had my camera on when Chelios pulled out the Cup. It was firing up. Good job holding back from clocking the two Sox fans to your left who were yelling Cubbies Suck during "...all the way" and Vote Republican during whatever.

PJPAT · August 2008

swtlew wrote:

Thanks Pat. Assume you were the guy with the Kerry Wood jersey on. My wife and I were right behind you. ALMOST had my camera on when Chelios pulled out the Cup. It was firing up. Good job holding back from clocking the two Sox fans to your left who were yelling Cubbies Suck during "...all the way" and Vote Republican during whatever.

Yeah, that was me. I feel bad for the White Sox fans. They need to stop hating so much.

DesignVHL · August 2008

those damn sox fans are just jealous that they don't get half the attention our cubbies do!

cynsear · August 2008

upina2001 wrote:

I had 2nd to last row seats......OF THE ENTIRE VENUE.......

it was phenominal.

Blackbird?!?!? Are you kidding me!??! Brain Damage?!!? Girl From the North Country was gorgeous....ARC?!?!? I could have totally done without the Cubs song....(considering Im a Cardinals fan!! ) Totally kidding..... what a grand evening...even saw the Stanley Cup, and I could care less about hockey. Good stories, not too many a-holes yelling...and even saw Ed before the show in the alley.

Another Cards fan - I figured I was the only one in the whole city at that point

. We saw EV in alley, too. What a great gesture on his part. My highlights were I'm One and Hard Sun.

We were in the 12th row and had a few drunken idiots in the vicinity but for the most part everyone was cool. Thanks 10C for the great seats!

lostpuppy · August 2008

swtlew wrote:

btw...the guy sitting to Sean's right (our left) is the Producer for Into The Wild. Can't recall his name but I remember his face while watching some "extras" from the movie.

P.S. What song was requested by JC? I couldn't remember. I assume John Cusack not Jesus Christ even though Ed's banter about Jesus Christ was pretty funny. Something about Ed saying he talks to Jesus Christ all the time but he doesn't talk back.

he said something about calling JC, but that JC never returned his call. he then said something about that he didn't keep calling JC since he figured he was a pretty busy dude.

or something along that line

yatahe · August 2008

81shark wrote:

he said something about calling JC, but that JC never returned his call. he then said something about that he didn't keep calling JC since he figured he was a pretty busy dude.

or something along that line

Ha! Who knew he was a fan?

shadowcast · August 2008

DesignVHL wrote:

those damn sox fans are just jealous that they don't get half the attention our cubbies do!

No, Sox Fans just get annoyed at Cub fan Frat boy's. Sox fans are baseball fans Cub fan are Wrigely fans. Someday they will go all the way.....but not today.

covered in bliss · August 2008

blah-blah-cubs-blah-blah-sox-blah-blah-chelios

Sports are good for people watching, cold beer, and hot dogs... that's about it.

More fanviews, please!

iamica · August 2008

I think Thursday night's show was better, but Friday night was still awesome. Ed seemed a little more irritated because of the drunk screamers and the fact that someone who had attended Chicago 1 criticized him bringing out Thomas Young (I can't blame him, I would have been mad about it too).
But the setlist was fantastic...Blackbird!!! Brain Damage (even though it got cut short)! Wishlist! A great end to an amazing tour.

MrFadedGlory · August 2008

Arc was incredible - can't believe he broke the 9 times played.

bkmiller74 · August 2008

My wife and I were lucky to also spot Eddie arriving in the back entrance to the theater. He was parked about 50 yards away, and came back to the gate to say hello to about 30 fans that were waiting by. It was awesome to see him make a special effort to say hello.

The show itself was amazing. I was really impressed with how Eddie was able to pick a wide variety of songs and how personable it seemed. It felt like he was playing in your living room, and just playing what he felt like. I wish all shows could be as intimate. Eddie has to be one of the fastest strummers currently playing.

On the way out, we able to see the Stanley cup roll out of the same alley that Eddie arrived in, and was also able to Sean Penn roll out. I was able to pat him on the back and said "thanks".

It was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. I think the whole evening had the feeling that we were all VIP's.

Good Work Eddie.

Policeman · August 2008

My wife and I drove up from St Louis and hung out for the day. Chicago is always a good time. As we were walking up I saw all these people standing along the alley wearing PJ shirts so we stopped. Eddie's van pulled up and I thought that was pretty cool. Then he made the effort to walk up and say hello, very nice. The show was amazing besides the people above me in the 2nd balcony. We kept getting wet from them spilling their beer. I about flipped out when my newly purchased poster got wet. We complained to the usher and he let us down on the floor. So sorry to those whose view we blocked but it was worth it! It was a great night with amazing songs. Thank You Eddie.

schpee · August 2008

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080822-chicago-cubs-nationals-photos,1,5708712.photogallery?index=2

jcrab66 · August 2008

DesignVHL wrote:

those damn sox fans are just jealous that they don't get half the attention our cubbies do!

typically a team that hasnt done crap in about a century will get lots of attention....

jcrab66 · August 2008

freeworld4u&me wrote:

Sox fans are baseball fans Cub fan are Wrigley fans.

yup, you do have to admit though, they have a cute mascot. I think the only reason all the girls like the scrubs is because of the cute little teddy bear....

luvisatower · August 2008

jcrab66 wrote:

yup, you do have to admit though, they have a cute mascot. I think the only reason all the girls like the scrubs is because of the cute little teddy bear....

nope its because of the cute cubs themselves

http://llnw.image.cbslocal.com/0/2008/04/16/370x278/Ryan_Theriot_80389023.jpg
yum

kcherub · August 2008

and this is going to be long. I apologize in advance. I am having a hard time putting it all into words, so it is also probably going to be rambling...

I didn't know that I was going to get to go to Chicago until Tuesday morning. Everything just came together...buddy passes, TM dropped tickets, got the downtown Hilton on priceline. We had to leave on an earlier flight on Thursday, so my store was empty for 4 hours. I had more important things to do.

Anyhoo, we got in to Chicago late Thursday, walked around a bit (saw everyone waiting for Ed by the Auditorium) and proceeded to get a bit tipsy (there's going to be a pattern here) at Kitty O-Shea's at the Hilton. On Friday, we had breakfast at The Bongo Room in Wicker Park (AWESOME on both fronts). We just spent the day walking around, going in cool little shops, and searching for cigarettes that weren't $11 a pack. No such luck.

On Friday afternoon, we headed over to Kasey's Tavern for the Wishlist pre-party. We were one of the first people there, except for two guys at another table--one of them was wearing a red PJ t-shirt (Helloooo, Daniel and Ray), so I knew they were "friendlies". Everyone from Wishlist came in and started setting up, and then it was a TORRENT of people! I had such a WONDERFUL time meeting everyone--if you met me, you know who you are and I LOVE YA! I won the raffle-TWICE, and I never win anything!!! Whoo-hoo! What a cool function for cool people...you can bet that we will be seen at Wishlist functions in the future! There will be name tags.

After having many Stellas (and a couple of Don Julio's thrown in for good measure), we stumbed over to the Auditorium to meet up with Lisa and her friend, who were buying our extra tickets. When I say, "we stumbled", I mean me.

It was getting close to the beginning of Liam's set, so we practically ran back to the Hilton for my "costume change". When we got back to the Auditorium, we stood in the lobby for a while, talking with Steve and Keri (who tolerated me quite well, bless their hearts). I kept sending my husband back to the merchandise table to get things for people here. We had NO money when we left. It was time to go in, so we found our seats and settled in.

OF COURSE, I had to use the bathroom, so off I went. I completely missed the Stanley Cup (so thanks for all of the photos and stories, and bitching, on that). When I got back, it was the beginning of a very emotional night for me...

The energy in the room was amazing. I didn't find the crowd annoying--I was just there to enjoy Ed, and since I could hear just fine, nothing else mattered. "Elderly Woman" was, as always, one of my (and the crowd's) favorites. I jammed to "Lukin" (now a favorite thanks to Roger) and "Setting Forth". I put my hands up for "Rise" and cried. Many of you know why, but I won't go into that. I was drying my face, when from up above me, I hear "Krista! Krista!" I am still not sure who it was, but THANK YOU. It completely turned my emotion from wistfulness, reflection, and fear back to being just overjoyed to be there! There, in Chicago. There, after meeting so many wonderful people. There, seeing and listening to Ed in all his glory. Just there.

I laughed my head off when the drunk girl popped up on stage. When Ed began to play "ARC", which I had never heard live before, I could hardly stand. I just leaned into my husband. Without knowing why, I just began to cry. Not jerking and choking, just a steady stream of tears that wouldn't stop. I have no idea what it came from, it was just there, and (surprisingly), it felt good. Maybe I was getting some things out that I didn't know I still had lingering? Maybe it was just a culmination of two of the most fantastic days I had in a long time?

After the show, we stood outside with some of our new friends (DirtyTom, Laura, Jarred, others whom I keep getting their "real" names and "pit" names mixed up, and I met Patty!). My sweet, tolerant husband lingered with me for a while, and then we made the walk back to the Hilton. I immediately posted a small blurb here, and then went to bed. It was over. For now...

Waiting for next year is going to be hard. Each of these shows seems to give me a new "lease" of energy. Looking foward to seeing you all again (Ed and PJ, included) is going to be tough, but I been through worse! Next year, my friends. Next year.

Take care. Double today.

smarchee · August 2008

kcherub wrote:

and this is going to be long. I apologize in advance. I am having a hard time putting it all into words, so it is also probably going to be rambling...

I didn't know that I was going to get to go to Chicago until Tuesday morning. Everything just came together...buddy passes, TM dropped tickets, got the downtown Hilton on priceline. We had to leave on an earlier flight on Thursday, so my store was empty for 4 hours. I had more important things to do.

Anyhoo, we got in to Chicago late Thursday, walked around a bit (saw everyone waiting for Ed by the Auditorium) and proceeded to get a bit tipsy (there's going to be a pattern here) at Kitty O-Shea's at the Hilton. On Friday, we had breakfast at The Bongo Room in Wicker Park (AWESOME on both fronts). We just spent the day walking around, going in cool little shops, and searching for cigarettes that weren't $11 a pack. No such luck.

On Friday afternoon, we headed over to Kasey's Tavern for the Wishlist pre-party. We were one of the first people there, except for two guys at another table--one of them was wearing a red PJ t-shirt (Helloooo, Daniel and Ray), so I knew they were "friendlies". Everyone from Wishlist came in and started setting up, and then it was a TORRENT of people! I had such a WONDERFUL time meeting everyone--if you met me, you know who you are and I LOVE YA! I won the raffle-TWICE, and I never win anything!!! Whoo-hoo! What a cool function for cool people...you can bet that we will be seen at Wishlist functions in the future! There will be name tags.

After having many Stellas (and a couple of Don Julio's thrown in for good measure), we stumbed over to the Auditorium to meet up with Lisa and her friend, who were buying our extra tickets. When I say, "we stumbled", I mean me. It was getting close to the beginning of Liam's set, so we practically ran back to the Hilton for my "costume change". When we got back to the Auditorium, we stood in the lobby for a while, talking with Steve and Keri (who tolerated me quite well, bless their hearts). I kept sending my husband back to the merchandise table to get things for people here. We had NO money when we left. It was time to go in, so we found our seats and settled in.

OF COURSE, I had to use the bathroom, so off I went. I completely missed the Stanley Cup (so thanks for all of the photos and stories, and bitching, on that). When I got back, it was the beginning of a very emotional night for me...

The energy in the room was amazing. I didn't find the crowd annoying--I was just there to enjoy Ed, and since I could hear just fine, nothing else mattered. "Elderly Woman" was, as always, one of my (and the crowd's) favorites. I jammed to "Lukin" (now a favorite thanks to Roger) and "Setting Forth". I put my hands up for "Rise" and cried. Many of you know why, but I won't go into that. I was drying my face, when from up above me, I hear "Krista! Krista!" I am still not sure who it was, but THANK YOU. It completely turned my emotion from wistfulness, reflection, and fear back to being just overjoyed to be there! There, in Chicago. There, after meeting so many wonderful people. There, seeing and listening to Ed in all his glory. Just there.

I laughed my head off when the drunk girl popped up on stage. When Ed began to play "ARC", which I had never heard live before, I could hardly stand. I just leaned into my husband. Without knowing why, I just began to cry. Not jerking and choking, just a steady stream of tears that wouldn't stop. I have no idea what it came from, it was just there, and (surprisingly), it felt good. Maybe I was getting some things out that I didn't know I still had lingering? Maybe it was just a culmination of two of the most fantastic days I had in a long time?

After the show, we stood outside with some of our new friends (DirtyTom, Laura, Jarred, others whom I keep getting their "real" names and "pit" names mixed up, and I met Patty!). My sweet, tolerant husband lingered with me for a while, and then we made the walk back to the Hilton. I immediately posted a small blurb here, and then went to bed. It was over. For now...

Waiting for next year is going to be hard. Each of these shows seems to give me a new "lease" of energy. Looking foward to seeing you all again (Ed and PJ, included) is going to be tough, but I been through worse! Next year, my friends. Next year.

Take care. Double today.

awesome post, glad to hear your experience. I am so glad I made the trip to Chicago

YOU ROCK !!!

kcherub · August 2008

smarchee wrote:

awesome post, glad to hear your experience. I am so glad I made the trip to Chicago

YOU ROCK !!!

No, once again--YOU ROCK!!! I didn't go into all the people that I met at the pre-party in this one, as I have forgotten some names/pit names. Actually, I think I have some people's pit names confused with their real names--thinking they are two different people!

But...not you Smarchee.

ccRyderzz · September 2008

iamica wrote:

I didn't see one of these, so I'm posting it now.

Setlist:
Sometimes, Trouble, Girl From The North Country, I Am Mine, Dead Man, Brain Damage / Masters Of War, Setting Forth, Guaranteed, No Ceiling, Far Behind, Rise, Soon Forget, I'm One, Drifting, Hide Your Love Away, Small Town, Can't Explain, Porch

1st Encore: Growing Up, Blackbird, Throw Your Arms Around Me, Society, Someday We'll Go All The Way (Cubs Song), Wishlist, Lukin, Let My Love Open The Door, Arc

2nd Encore: Hard Sun

Please share your experiences of the show here...the Fanview threads are preserved on the board.

i HAVE ALWAYS LOVED Paul McCartney everyine on earth loves him..ccryderzz

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