Chicago Caravan - DP Gathering?

[mxpxillini35]

So, we find ourselves a few weeks out from what promises to be a great weekend of music and posters (and drinking).

Fri, Sat, and Sun are going to be extremely crazy for most of us, so I'm looking to plan a little gathering on Thursday night. It'll probably be downtown.

If you're interested, please let me know by PM or email (mxpxillini35@yahoo.com). If we get enough people together, I'll call a couple restaurants and set something up.

Off hand, I'm thinking pizza...probably either Giordano's or Lou Malnati's.

Let me know if you're interested!

[saxlover]

Giordano's on Halsted and Van Buren!!

[McGinnisM]

I'll be there hopefully!

[ThePrestige]

I'll be at the white sox twins game but would be down for something after that. Hopefully see some of you guys there.

[clwatt3]

Lame.

[dythuger]

Prolly cant make thursday because i am working on friday. But you can find me here after the show every night even though its 60 streets the opposite direction of my house.

http://www.inetours.com/Chicago/images/Bridgeport/Ricobenes_4973.jpg

[DMBTattoo]

Ginos East on Superior and Rush!!

Fixed.....this is exactly where i will be, google it and youll know why too

[dmbforever]

Lame.

this is more like it^^^

Muzzy and I will be @ Summerfest Thursday night

[IMWHOIM26]

Ang and I wont be getting there til Sat night, then all day Sunday ...
But still hoping to meet up with some of you once we get there!!!

[saxlover]

Fixed.....this is exactly where i will be, google it and youll know why too
close to pippins

[RiotAct]

I am not attending :(

[mxpxillini35]

Kurt...Gino's East is disgusting. It is quite possibly the worst deep dish pizza I have ever had (from a commercial pizza place)...

Let me know if you're up for it so I know whether or not to spend time planning...if it's just a few people then it'll be something more low-key...

[DMBTattoo]

close to pippins

Yeah that's it ;)

[ha110ween]

cant wait for this weekend.....as in Atlantic City weekend. I want an idea of the setlists...preying for Epic UNPREDICTABLE setlists.

[DMBNirvana]

cant wait for this weekend.....as in Atlantic City weekend. I want an idea of the setlists...preying for Epic UNPREDICTABLE setlists.

+1

[saxlover]

Preparations continue on all fronts for “Dave Matthews Band Caravan” at Chicago’s Lakeside on July 8, 9 and 10, including the implementation of a wide variety of festival greening efforts, for both fans and artists. For more information on greening efforts visit www.DMBCaravan.com/Caravan-Greening. Single-day and three-day tickets are available now at www.DMBCaravan.com and by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX. VIP packages can also be purchased.

Brita® FilterForGood® joins the Dave Matthews Band Caravan on the road this summer to encourage music fans to reduce their bottled water waste and join the Brita FilterForGood movement. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring reusable bottles and fill up for free at Brita® Hydration Stations™ by Haws Corporation® located throughout the Caravan grounds. Caravan artists and production crew are going bottled-water-free backstage, allowing everyone to help reduce the festival’s environmental footprint. Dave Matthews Band’s Warehouse fan club ticketholders will receive a complimentary special-edition Nalgene® reusable bottle, also available for purchase. Fans can learn more at www.facebook.com/BritaFilterForGood.

Reverb, an industry-leading provider of comprehensive, custom greening programs for music tours, is teaming up with the Dave Matthews Band Caravan to implement a wide variety of efforts. Reverb will be offsetting the carbon footprint of the event, fueling the buses with biodiesel, making sure there’s recycling wherever it’s needed, bringing out local environmental non-profits and more. In addition to reaching fans with a message of environmental sustainability, Reverb is teaming up with Effect Partners to make the Caravan backstage production as eco-friendly as possible. Efforts include:

On-site vehicles and generators are fueled with sustainable biodiesel
Recycling and composting stations limit waste throughout backstage areas
Brita Hydration Stations and reusable bottles to help reduce bottled water waste
Local and organic food options and compostable products are provided in catering
Each event’s carbon footprint is offset, including flights, hotels, on-site energy usage, ground transportation, freight and more

Fans can also take part in additional greening efforts, both online and onsite. Zimride.com allows fans to connect online to arrange carpools and save gas money, lessen their impact on the environment, and make some new friends on the ride. A Farmers Market at the Caravan dates will feature local, organic farmers peddling their goods. Fans can stop by for some tasty grub that’s good for them and food for the planet. Concert-goers can also stop by the Eco-Village to support local and national non-profit environmental organizations.

[DMBTattoo]

:thumbsup

[saxlover]

WHAT: “Dave Matthews Band Caravan” is a traveling festival featuring a diverse array of artists performing on three different stages.



WHO: A total of 38 acts will perform over the course of three days, with headliners Dave Matthews Band – known for such hits as "What Would You Say," "Crash Into Me," “Too Much,” “Everyday,” "American Baby" and ”Funny the Way it Is” – playing a full set each night. See below for daily line-ups.



WHERE: Lakeside is located on Chicago's south shore of Lake Michigan, less than nine miles from downtown. “Dave Matthews Band Caravan” will be the first-ever event held at Lakeside, where the panoramic vista of downtown Chicago across the water will provide a stunning backdrop for the festivities. Attendees can easily access Lakeside by:



CTA Redline

Take the Red Line train to the 87th Street stop, which is three miles west of Lakeside. CTA shuttle service will be made available to the site. Daily or weekend shuttle passes can be purchased in advance at:

http://faremedia.chicago-card.com/store/main.aspx?DepartmentId=34



Metra Electric District South Shore Line

From downtown Chicago, board Metra Electric trains at the Millennium Park Station, located at the corner of Michigan and Randolph, and travel to 63rd Street where you can transfer to Metra’s South Chicago branch trains to the 87th Street (South Chicago) stop. The concert site is four blocks east. CTA shuttle service will be made available to the site. Daily or weekend shuttle passes can be purchased in advance at:

http://faremedia.chicago-card.com/store/main.aspx?DepartmentId=34



By car

Free parking is available at Lakeside for all concertgoers. Three-day Premier Parking passes are also available for $50.00 plus a $5.00 service charge. Directions to general, Premier and VIP parking lots can be found at http://www.dmbcaravan.com/chicago-travel/. Fans are encouraged to visit Zimride to connect with others and share a ride to Chicago.



Other transportation options include Greyhound bus, Amtrak and bicycle. For additional details, visit:

http://www.dmbcaravan.com/chicago-travel/



WHEN: July 8, 9 & 10



Parking lots will open at 11:00 a.m. and gates will open at 1:00 p.m. daily. Tailgating is not permitted. Performances begin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9, and at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. Daily line-ups are as follows, subject to change:



Friday, July 8

Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., Ray LaMontagne, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Amos Lee, Drive-By Truckers, Soulive, Soja, Daniel Lanois’ Black Dub, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Blind Pilot, Alberta Cross, Gary Clark Jr., and Bobby Long



Saturday, July 9

Dave Matthews Band, Kid Cudi, Ben Folds, Umphrey’s McGee, moe., G. Love and Special Sauce, Liz Phair, Vieux Farka Toure, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, TR3, Bombino, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Cornmeal, plus a special performance by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds



Sunday, July 10

Dave Matthews Band, David Gray, The Flaming Lips performing Dark Side of the Moon, Emmylou Harris, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Gomez, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, The Jayhawks, Mariachi El Bronx, Jeff Coffin’s Mu’tet, The Wailers and the Grace Apostolic Church Choir





TICKETS: Single day and three-day tickets are on sale now at www.dmbcaravan.com and will be available day-of-show at the festival box office.






“Dave Matthews Band Caravan,” will stop at Chicago’s Lakeside on July 8, 9 and 10. The traveling festival will feature performances by 38 artists, including a full set by headliners Dave Matthews Band each night – the group’s only performances in the Midwest this year. It will mark the first-ever event held at Lakeside, located on the south shore of Lake Michigan. The panoramic vista of downtown Chicago across the waters will provide a stunning backdrop to the festivities.



With three stages for performances, the event will utilize 170 acres of the 600-acre site. Chicago Lakeside Development, LLC previously announced an ambitious redevelopment plan to transform the site into a vibrant, LEED-Neighborhood Development certified community, based on the principles of smart growth, urbanism and green building. In preparation for the festival, 59 tons of materials have already been removed from Lakeside and 145 acres have been cleared of wild brush and weeds. A majority of the materials removed are being recycled. Sixty percent of the workforce charged with removal was hired directly from the two adjoining southeast Chicago wards – Ward 7 and Ward 10.

[saxlover]

HERE ARE SOME GOOD LIQUOR LOCATIONS! for all you staying in the downtown mag mile area.
Jewel Osco grocery store nice big selection of beer, liquor, wine etc. 550 N. State. there is a binnys liquor store at 213 w. grand,this is a liquor store heaven. another good grocery store with good selection of booze is Dominicks at 255 E Grand. Un Cork It is another liquor store at 393 E. Illinois, real close to the dominicks also.

[saxlover]

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/06/30/southeast-side-music-venue-prepped-for-dave-matthews-concert/

[saxlover]

http://www.dmbcaravan.com/chicago-schedule/

[McGinnisM]

Thanks, Andrew!

Tough call, Franti or Flaming Lips.

Dark Side of the Moon it is!

[saxlover]

Thanks, Andrew!

Tough call, Franti or Flaming Lips.

Dark Side of the Moon it is!
right, thats my only only real cry cry wah wah complaint. i was really looking forward to sunday to be able to see both of those acts. DSOTHM for me. ill have some fun treats :)

[saxlover]

TRAFFIC ALERT For Saturday, July 9 – Avoid Lake Shore Drive
Concertgoers should NOT take Lake Shore Drive to the concert site on Saturday, July 9. On that date, Lake Shore Drive at Jackson Park will NOT be accessible due to an event at the park. Use I-90/Skyway instead. Take I-90 towards Skyway/Indiana. Immediately after the Toll Plaza take the Anthony Avenue exit. Turn left on Anthony Avenue to 92nd Street. Turn left on 92nd Street. Take first right on South Chicago Avenue to Harbor Avenue. Turn left on Harbor Avenue. Traffic personnel will direct cars to the event parking.

Other transportation options include Greyhound bus, Amtrak and bicycle. For additional details, visit:
http://www.dmbcaravan.com/chicago-travel/


Parking lots will open at 11:00 a.m. and gates will open at 1:00 p.m. daily. Tailgating is not permitted. Box office hours are 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. Performances begin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9, and at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. Daily artist lineups with times and stages are as follows:



Friday, July 8

Dave Matthews Band (8:05 pm, South Works), O.A.R. (7:00 pm, Lakeside), Ray LaMontagne (6:00 pm, South Works), Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros (4:30 pm, South Works), Amos Lee (3:00 pm, South Works), Drive-By Truckers (7:00 pm, Slip), Soulive (5:15 pm, Slip), Soja (5:15 pm, Lakeside), Daniel Lanois’ Black Dub (3:45 pm, Lakeside), Dirty Dozen Brass Band (4:00 pm, Slip), Blind Pilot (2:15 pm, Lakeside), Alberta Cross (2:45 pm, Slip), Gary Clark Jr. (1:45 pm, South Works) and Bobby Long (1:30 pm, Slip)



Saturday, July 9

(Note above traffic alert – do NOT drive on Lake Shore Drive on 7/9)

Dave Matthews Band (8:05 pm, South Works), Kid Cudi (7:00 pm, Lakeside), Ben Folds (6:00 pm, South Works), Umphrey’s McGee (6:45 pm, Slip), moe. (4:45 pm, Slip), G. Love and Special Sauce (5:30 pm, Lakeside), Liz Phair (4:45 pm, South Works), Vieux Farka Toure (2:45 pm, Lakeside), Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk (3:15 pm, South Works), TR3 (1:45pm, South Works), Bombino (1:30 pm, Lakeside), Yonder Mountain String Band (3:00 pm, Slip) and Cornmeal (1:45pm, Slip) plus a special performance by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds (4:00 pm, Lakeside)



Sunday, July 10

Dave Matthews Band (7:05 pm, South Works), David Gray (4:45 pm, South Works), The Flaming Lips performing Dark Side of the Moon (5:45 pm, Lakeside), Emmylou Harris (3:00 pm, Slip), Michael Franti & Spearhead (6:00 pm, Slip), Gomez (3:15 pm, South Works), Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (4:30 pm, Slip), The Jayhawks (2:45 pm, Lakeside), Mariachi El Bronx (4:15 pm, Lakeside), Jeff Coffin’s Mu’tet (1:45pm, Slip), The Wailers (2:00 pm, South Works) and Grace Apostolic Church Choir (1:30 pm, South Works)



TICKETS: Single day and three-day tickets are on sale now at www.dmbcaravan.com and will be available day-of-show at the festival box office.



“Dave Matthews Band Caravan,” will stop at Chicago’s Lakeside on July 8, 9 and 10. The traveling festival will feature performances by 38 artists, including a full set by headliners Dave Matthews Band each night – the group’s only performances in the Midwest this year. It will mark the first-ever event held at Lakeside, located on the south shore of Lake Michigan. The panoramic vista of downtown Chicago across the waters will provide a stunning backdrop to the festivities.



For helpful details about “Dave Matthews Band Caravan,” including information on items that will and won’t be permitted on the festival grounds, concertgoers are encouraged to check out the FAQ page at http://www.dmbcaravan.com/general-faq/. Guidelines include:



ALLOWED: NOT ALLOWED:

Cameras & cell phone cameras Video cameras

Soft back packs smaller than 18.5” x 13” x 8” Frame backpacks

Empty reusable bottles Outside food

Lawn and camping chairs Umbrellas, shade canopies, tents, metal poles

Strollers (only if used to transport children) Coolers

Service dogs (but no other pets) Pets

Legal prescriptions in the original bottles Walkie talkies

Blankets Musical instruments

Audio recording for personal use only Laser pointers

[McGinnisM]

Hope to see many of you very soon, my trip begins at 7am tomorrow!

[edhaze]

Hope to see many of you very soon, my trip begins at 7am tomorrow!

Have fun Mike. Be safe!!! Wish I was joining you!

[dmbforever]

Have fun Mike. Be safe!!! Wish I was joining you!

if you sold all your straps you could have made the trip (debbie downer)

[MUZZ]

At the airport!

[41proudMonkey]

Have fun kids! Safe travels!

[DMBTattoo]

if you sold all your straps you could have made the trip (debbie downer)

There's still time!

[edhaze]

if you sold all your straps you could have made the trip (debbie downer)

What's your bid?

[saxlover]

good start to weekend!

[STEP2DMB]

Have fun everyone !!