Pearl Jam to Perform at Midtown Music 2012

FrankieG wrote:

of.the.girl wrote:

Who all is going to the Foos on Friday night?

Definitely me!

hell yeah - and the Avett Brothers! - and I think Joan Jett is playing Friday, as well.

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.

Don't go to Flip Flops. It's owned by that dude, Ace, who was on MTV Real World several years ago. It's a bunch of drunk fratties and underage girls who can barely stand. Unless that's your cup of tea...

All the other ATLiens have mentioned the good places. Midtown and VA Highlands are the two entertainment districst that are close to Piedmont Park. They basically book-end the park on the east and west sides. Where to go (most have been mentioned, so I'm just reinforcing):

Midtown:

1. Vortex - best burgers in the world (one of the few restaurants in existence that still allow smoking inside--you've been warned), and huge beer selection
2. Cypress Street Pint & Plate
3. Engine No. 9 - in an old firehouse
4. Publik House - next to the Fox Theatre...you've all heard of that place
5. Proof & Provision - kind of a speak-easy
6. The Nook - right next to Piedmont Park, so probably won't even be accessible or will be slammed
7. Front Page News - cajun food, tons of beers...It's on Crescent Avenue, unfortunately, which is the "club" district of Midtown
8. Tin Lizzy's Cantina - also on Crescent, but have a million different tacos and good drinks

VA Highlands:

1. Highland Tap - good basement dive bar...smokey but good food
2. Dark Horse/10 High - the latter is in the basement and has live bands, and Friday nights they have metalsome karaoke....sing karaoke on stage with a live rock band
3. There's really 8-10 bars in this area all next to each other
4. Clermont Lounge - in the basement of the foreclosed Clermont Lodge on Ponce...yes, it's a strip club, but the women are all about 60 years old and fat...only canned beers--no drafts or bottles...it's totally shitty, and the dacers are absolutely disgusting, which is why it's fun...it's a novelty, but fun
5. The Local

This is only my first or second post ever on here, for some reason. But at least I feel like I can offer something on an ATL thread. As far as a place for a pre-party, it depends on how many people would go. You'll want to be away from the park on Friday, since the Foo Fighters will be there and it will be crowded. Marlows Tavern is pretty big and could squeeze in quite a few people...

LukinFan wrote:

Anyone else staying at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis?

For the locals, what would be the best way to get to the show? Taxi?

I was told that taking the Marta would be the best bet as far as price wise and there's a station about a block or so away from the park.

DURP wrote:

of.the.girl wrote:

Who all is going to the Foos on Friday night?

Me

where are you staying?

Under a month

A few questions.....
Is anyone staying at the Loews Atlanta Hotel? Is there public transit from the airport to Loews? and can I can safely walk to and from the venue?

Also, anyone going to see Glen Hansard at the Buckhead Theater on Sunday? He's headlining so it will be a full set list! Three of my favorite bands in one weekend (Flo, PJ, Glen) Can't wait!!

Rental car booked - fuckin stoked!

So, who is everyone wanted to see on Friday?

I plan on seeing Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, The Avett Brothers, and of course the Foos. Maybe TI???

SD48277 wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

Rental car booked - fuckin stoked!

So, who is everyone wanted to see on Friday?

I plan on seeing Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, The Avett Brothers, and of course the Foos. Maybe TI???

Except TI, that is exactly who I plan on seeing.

Getting excited!

Same here.

Getting super excited! I can't wait!

Can't wait!

Coming out from England for this. Wish I was at Philly but couldn't afford to come that early in September.

Really looking forward to seeing Garbage!