Pearl Jam to Perform at Midtown Music 2012

LukinFan wrote:

JOEJOEJOE wrote:

Is anyone going on Friday?

We are gonna fly-in that day, but just get to the venue in time for the Foos, and maybe the Avett Brothers....gonna need a nap beforehand after we land!

Friday's going to be a fun day. Foos, Avett Bros, and Joan Jett - can't wait!

Joan Jett will be fun to see.

For us, Saturday is the real lure...PJ, Garbage, Adam Ant, Ludacris (if you haven't seen a live hiphop show, it is worth checking out!)

rememberlaughter wrote:

Vedder_Girl77 wrote:

Is there going to be any type of pre-party for this festival?

There needs to be. I don't know the area at all, but the Google says there are a lot of bars nearby in Midtown, maybe someone knows of one cool enough that we can pick to be the 10C "official" hangout spot for the weekend pre and post shows...our PJ shirts will be a dead giveaway...

There definitely needs to be a meet up! I don't know the area either but if somebody knows a place - I'm in!

I am a patriot wrote:

Just listened to Lost Dogs and was thinking how cool it would be to get a performance of Gremmie Out Of Control with Brendan O'Brien. Here's to hoping.

Does Brendan still have a studio there?

LukinFan wrote:

I am a patriot wrote:

Just listened to Lost Dogs and was thinking how cool it would be to get a performance of Gremmie Out Of Control with Brendan O'Brien. Here's to hoping.

Does Brendan still have a studio there?

Don't think so, Southern Tracks closed.

LukinFan wrote:

I am a patriot wrote:

Just listened to Lost Dogs and was thinking how cool it would be to get a performance of Gremmie Out Of Control with Brendan O'Brien. Here's to hoping.

Does Brendan still have a studio there?

Yeah Southern Tracks did shut its doors. But, he was around here for so long, here's to hoping he's in town come September.

I found it. Flip Flops on Crescent Ave. is where my boys and I will be hanging for the after-show parties. Looks like a pretty sweet hangout (check it @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flip-Flop ... 2413222539), and open until 2:30AM both Friday and Saturday nights.

In another one of my posts, Crescent Ave. in general was suggested as a hot spot (and very close to the festival as well), so that will probably be where everyone flocks to.

rememberlaughter wrote:

I found it. Flip Flops on Crescent Ave. is where my boys and I will be hanging for the after-show parties. Looks like a pretty sweet hangout (check it @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flip-Flop ... 2413222539), and open until 2:30AM both Friday and Saturday nights.

In another one of my posts, Crescent Ave. in general was suggested as a hot spot (and very close to the festival as well), so that will probably be where everyone flocks to.

Count me in - I'll be there pre-show as well, if anyone else is interested.

rememberlaughter wrote:

I found it. Flip Flops on Crescent Ave. is where my boys and I will be hanging for the after-show parties. Looks like a pretty sweet hangout (check it @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flip-Flop ... 2413222539), and open until 2:30AM both Friday and Saturday nights.

In another one of my posts, Crescent Ave. in general was suggested as a hot spot (and very close to the festival as well), so that will probably be where everyone flocks to.

I would not recommend Flip Flops personally. I guess it's fun for some people, obviously. Too many people trying to be too cool for me. Crescent Ave has several bars on them. Not an area I normally go hang out at, as I'm not really in the "Party Bar" scene. I prefer to sit and drink good beers. So my knowledge of this area is limited. Front Page News has a nice patio and Ri Ra is a big Irish Bar.

If you want a good beer, Cypress Street Pint and Plate isn't too far away. Vortex and Taco Mac are a bit closer though.

Sounds like we may have to venture around Crescent Ave a little bit! Thanks to all for the good info...will be looking for other Jammers to share pitchers and shots with! :twisted: :crazy:

glb wrote:

Not too familiar with the Atlanta area, so I'm doing some homework now, but would mostly appreciate any tips/suggestions for laidback stuff in the area (I'll be staying in Virginia Highlands). I'm looking for info on dive bars, local music, local brews, trees, etc... Many thanks for any and all recommendations! (Feel free to send me a private message with any info.)

The Family Dog has a good beer selection. It's at the far North end of the Highlands. If you like Karaoke, hit up the 10 spot. Smith's Old Bar has music going on about every night. The Porter Beer Bar in Little Five has a great beer selection. The Book House Pub on Ponce is pretty good too.

These are all great recs. the chef/owner of the Family Dog also has a great restaurant across the street called Rosebud (yes, named for Jerry's guitar). Also The Brick Store in Decatur, right next to Eddie's Attic, has an awesome beer selection. Mary Mac's Cafe serves original Southern style cookin and is great for lunch (inexpensive). Finally, if it hasn't been mentioned, The Varsity is an ATL institution but be ready to order when it's your turn. (I rec a cheese steak (actually its a hamburger) with pimento cheese, a couple of chili dawgs in the garden (hot dogs, chili, covered in slaw), an FO (frosted orange, kind of like a slushy), fries, onion rings and a fried peach pie (which is for one). Have Tums, Rolaids and an acid reducer for desert and you'll be good to go for MM! Fun fact: The Greasy V serves more Coca Cola than any other single location restaurant in the world on a daily basis. One other: The Vortex. Original dive in ATL, best hamburger for as long as awards have been given.