Wrigley Field - Backstage??

I didn't know backstage passes were ever available for Wrigley.

CrazyJazy wrote:

First, I do not have backstage passes.

But, would there even be much of a backstage? Considering they have to erect a stage for this concert, I can't imagine there being much space back there at all.

Has anyone been backstage at other Wrigley concerts? I am guessing space back there is so limited, backstage passes are nearly impossible to come by.

what other Wrigley Concerts? :?:

Pushin Forward Back wrote:

speaking from personal experience "backstage" is a total overrated experience. Unless you have something to do with the production its boring as hell, everyone back there is doing a job! There is no open bar or pile of coke sitting around. You will never see the band as they clear hallways to bring them in and to and from stage and there is no way in hell you get into the artist's dressing rooms.

You dont get back stage pass unless you are part of the production crew or have a "in" with band or management and can get a guest pass or VIP which sometimes can give you side stage access.

They dont come to your job and bug the shit out of you, return the favor.

I've been there. It is work and most days IT SUCKS !!! Long hours [16 / 20 hour days],most calls are for shit bands[Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi or An Chovie as we like to call it, Janet Jackson, etc.] and it's rare if you get more than a glimpse of the performing act.

usually true,
but over a decade ago ('96) i was guest listed to a Porno for Pyros show in Atlanta, which apparently (unbeknownst to me) came with backstage passes.

The entire band was definitely backstage ... Perry Ferrell was smoking a joint and talking to folks, and Perkins actually straight up made the rounds, shaking everyone's hand and talking to us all (highlight for me, Steve is the shit) ... he even introduced his girlfirend. lol. i was floored.

so just sayin, it CAN be cool.


I got a buddy that has gotten backstage with Jane's several times. He literally sneaks back. Perry has actually gotten to somewhat know him. its on youtube and everything. Latest time was at last year super bowl pre party that Jane's headlined. Of course I tell that Jane's and PJ in different leagues. A little easier to see Jane's backstage than PJ. Ha :nono:

Pushin Forward Back wrote:

speaking from personal experience "backstage" is a total overrated experience. Unless you have something to do with the production its boring as hell, everyone back there is doing a job! There is no open bar or pile of coke sitting around. You will never see the band as they clear hallways to bring them in and to and from stage and there is no way in hell you get into the artist's dressing rooms.

You dont get back stage pass unless you are part of the production crew or have a "in" with band or management and can get a guest pass or VIP which sometimes can give you side stage access.

They dont come to your job and bug the shit out of you, return the favor.

So true. I work at a venue and frequently get stationed backstage. Production crew is bustling around, runners waiting to be put on a mission for coffee and various odd requests, and security making sure everyone is where they are supposed to be. They hang out in their dressing rooms until show, sometimes wandering down to catering. That's it. I actually hate working back there!

To actually answer your question...

I have not been to Wrigley and know the exact setup, but I would image they would be picked up about an hour or so from their hotel rooms, driven to the outfield sections of Wrigley, and brought in that way. Since the seats in the outfield are closed off, it shouldn't be that hard.

Option #2 would be to have a tour bus on the street outside the park by the outfield.

Since there is nothing going on at the park the day before, the band could do the sound check on Thursday while I'm enjoying my BBq. So there really isn't much of a need for a backstage area before the show.

my only backstage experience was with the band Garbage. I had a friend obsessed with Shirley Manson and somehow he won or got bs passes. We were literally shoved in a hallway and a very brief meet n greet with the band. It was at Bogarts in Cincy.

silver39 wrote:

Well, I have to say I have been "backstage" with 3 members of Pearl Jam. I say "backstage" because it wasn't technically backstage it was in a VIP area of the venue. I did meet Matt, Mike and Jeff was there right next to me but he was speaking to other people and I didn't interrupt him. It was my birthday and it was freaking awesome!!

I just wandered "backstage" when I was hammered at the RNDM show and basically forced Jeff to meet me. :oops: :fp: .... That was my only backstage experience.