Author Topic: Going to Chicago... (Read 2785 times)

waks · July 20, 2009, 07:40:04 PM

... for Lollapalooza.

Is there anything that's can't miss?

steve dave · July 20, 2009, 07:40:45 PM

catdude33 · July 20, 2009, 07:44:48 PM

Navy Pier is neat.

jthutch · July 20, 2009, 07:50:17 PM

You should get on a really busy train or on the street and yell windy city my my ass. I lived in Kansas you got nothing on me.

waks · July 20, 2009, 07:51:44 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2009, 07:40:45 PM

no

Real helpful, asshole.

LimestoneOutcropping · July 20, 2009, 08:04:35 PM

Statue of Liberty just opened up its crown. South beach is a good night life spot. If the weather is good, hit the esplanade for a walk along the Charles river.

Pett · July 20, 2009, 08:07:11 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 07:40:04 PM

... for Lollapalooza.

Is there anything that's can't miss?

The Pizza.

Pike · July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM

Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.

dlew12 · July 20, 2009, 08:13:26 PM

Walking around downtown is pretty neat I guess..the .architecture down there is pretty cool, if you're into that stuff.

The aquarium is nice too.

waks · July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM

Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.

Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

steve dave · July 20, 2009, 08:25:47 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

I would. The crowd is guaranteed to smell better.

Pike · July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a waste of money

Pike · July 20, 2009, 08:31:47 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool by far is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a huge waste of money

Fixed my post

I just double checked the lineup

steve dave · July 20, 2009, 08:34:07 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:31:47 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool by far is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a huge waste of money

Fixed my post

I just double checked the lineup

The lineup is pretty great except for Tool actually.

Perry · July 20, 2009, 08:35:34 PM

Quote from: dlew12 on July 20, 2009, 08:13:26 PM

Walking around downtown is pretty neat I guess..the .architecture down there is pretty cool, if you're into that stuff.

The aquarium is nice too.

Probably my favorite part of visiting chicago, though I didn't see a whole lot. Went to a Cubs game (sucked), worth a stop if you're into baseball and haven't been to Wrigley before. Definitely get a deep dish pizza somewhere.

Pike · July 20, 2009, 08:37:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2009, 08:34:07 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:31:47 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool by far is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a huge waste of money

Fixed my post

I just double checked the lineup

The lineup is pretty great except for Tool actually.

lmao yeah right. I guess maybe if you're into a bunch of one hit wonders and garbage bands that no one ever heard of.

michigancat · July 20, 2009, 08:41:57 PM

where are you staying, waks? (just curious about lolapalooza accom's)

As for things to do, you can probably find something world-class or close to it in whatever it is you're interested in. It can be overwhelming to try to narrow it down.

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:37:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2009, 08:34:07 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:31:47 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool by far is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a huge waste of money

Fixed my post

I just double checked the lineup

The lineup is pretty great except for Tool actually.

lmao yeah right. I guess maybe if you're into a bunch of one hit wonders and garbage bands that no one ever heard of.

most of us that think tool is garbage like the other bands and have heard of them.

Pike · July 20, 2009, 08:44:30 PM

And after you see Tool instead of those other losers

Go here: http://www.billygoattavern.com/home.html

That famous SNL skit is based off this burger place. The one where they order a cheeseburger and the cooks are like "Cheeseburger cheeseburger cheeseburger". Then order fries and they will say "NO FIRES, CHIPS!"

Just like the skit. And mind you they say it in a crazy ass accent it's an experience.

waks · July 20, 2009, 08:47:54 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a waste of money

Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Snoop Dogg and Jane's Addiction are all more successful than tool. Take away the near-decade that Tool existed and nobody knew about them and a few more bands would likely move ahead of them as well.

Quote from: michigancat on July 20, 2009, 08:41:57 PM

where are you staying, waks? (just curious about lolapalooza accom's)

As for things to do, you can probably find something world-class or close to it in whatever it is you're interested in. It can be overwhelming to try to narrow it down.

I'm staying at a friend's apartment that goes to University of Chicago so I don't have much idea for the accom's. They don't offer camping (for obvious reasons), which kind of blows.

As for world-class things to do... I'm talking about things that I can really only do in Chicago. Like... any really cool museums or anything of that nature.

Pike · July 20, 2009, 08:52:45 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:47:54 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a waste of money
Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Snoop Dogg and Jane's Addiction are all more successful than tool. Take away the near-decade that Tool existed and nobody knew about them and a few more bands would likely move ahead of them as well.

Ok lol. Tool has been around almost 2 decades now. Snoop Dog is maybe the only other "artist" more successful that Tool. GMAFB with Depeche Mode and Lou Reed. And Jane's Addiction?

waks · July 20, 2009, 08:57:37 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:52:45 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:47:54 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a waste of money
Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Snoop Dogg and Jane's Addiction are all more successful than tool. Take away the near-decade that Tool existed and nobody knew about them and a few more bands would likely move ahead of them as well.

Ok lol. Tool has been around almost 2 decades now. Snoop Dog is maybe the only other "artist" more successful that Tool. GMAFB with Depeche Mode and Lou Reed. And Jane's Addiction?

Depeche Mode has been around since 1980 and are far more influential than Tool. Lou Reed has been around since the '70's as a solo artist and was an original member of The Velvet Underground. And Jane's Addiction has been around since '85 and was one of the first successful Alt-rock bands. I'm sorry if none of these artists are heavy enough for you but you should at least be aware of the artists you're talking about.

Pike · July 20, 2009, 09:04:57 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:57:37 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:52:45 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:47:54 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a waste of money
Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Snoop Dogg and Jane's Addiction are all more successful than tool. Take away the near-decade that Tool existed and nobody knew about them and a few more bands would likely move ahead of them as well.

Ok lol. Tool has been around almost 2 decades now. Snoop Dog is maybe the only other "artist" more successful that Tool. GMAFB with Depeche Mode and Lou Reed. And Jane's Addiction?
Depeche Mode has been around since 1980 and are far more influential than Tool. Lou Reed has been around since the '70's as a solo artist and was an original member of The Velvet Underground. And Jane's Addiction has been around since '85 and was one of the first successful Alt-rock bands. I'm sorry if none of these artists are heavy enough for you but you should at least be aware of the artists you're talking about.

Doubt it.

Plus, I realize all the above has been around for some time. And it's not that they're not heavy enough, that has nothing to do with it. Tool isn't even a "heavy metal" band as they are commonly misperceived. Just saying, I guarantee they will put on a better show than anyone at lollapalooza...even though Tool is better in indoor venues just because of the lights and lasers and crazy crap they do.

But anyway, we'll agree to disagree.

fatty fat fat · July 20, 2009, 09:05:06 PM

congrats on 10K waks!

waks · July 20, 2009, 09:12:01 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 09:04:57 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:57:37 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:52:45 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:47:54 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a waste of money
Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Snoop Dogg and Jane's Addiction are all more successful than tool. Take away the near-decade that Tool existed and nobody knew about them and a few more bands would likely move ahead of them as well.

Ok lol. Tool has been around almost 2 decades now. Snoop Dog is maybe the only other "artist" more successful that Tool. GMAFB with Depeche Mode and Lou Reed. And Jane's Addiction?
Depeche Mode has been around since 1980 and are far more influential than Tool. Lou Reed has been around since the '70's as a solo artist and was an original member of The Velvet Underground. And Jane's Addiction has been around since '85 and was one of the first successful Alt-rock bands. I'm sorry if none of these artists are heavy enough for you but you should at least be aware of the artists you're talking about.

Doubt it.

Plus, I realize all the above has been around for some time. And it's not that they're not heavy enough, that has nothing to do with it. Tool isn't even a "heavy metal" band as they are commonly misperceived. Just saying, I guarantee they will put on a better show than anyone at lollapalooza...even though Tool is better in indoor venues just because of the lights and lasers and crazy crap they do.

But anyway, we'll agree to disagree.

What do you mean you doubt it? They were formed in '77, their first studio album was '81.

How good of a show they put on is completely subjective. It totally depends on the opinion of the viewer, there's no unbiased way to measure it. However, there is an unbiased way to measure the success of a band. And as I proved to you, your original statement that Tool is the most successful band playing Lollapalooza is untrue.

Quote from: fatty fat fat on July 20, 2009, 09:05:06 PM

congrats on 10K waks!

Thanks Fatty. The Killers are playing Lolla. It will be hard to not think of "The greatest turnaround in college football history" video during their set.

phicat1448 · July 20, 2009, 09:19:03 PM

Go downtown and let a homeless guy wash your shoes. Then, walk away without paying him and tell him you are against paying homeless people. You will feel better about your place in social society and walk away with some squeaky clean sneakers.

prome05 · July 20, 2009, 09:24:45 PM

Um... You'll probably want to check out Millennium Park, just north of Grant Park, where they have the bean. They have an art museum that's just north of that that's cool if you're into art. The Magnificent Mile is a shopping district just north of that. Gino's East is just off of that, and they have Chicago-style pizza. Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville are worth going to. If you take the red line north and get off at the Addison stop, there's a lot of stuff around there to check out.

A lot of the stuff closes down pretty early downtown, but when the concerts get out, there are a lot of nearby Subways that'll be open and you can get $5 footlongs. During Lollapalooza, there is usually a stand at the north side of Grant Park that you can get a big tray of chicken strips for $5, by far the best deal there.

I went to Lollapalooza the last three years, so if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Pike · July 20, 2009, 09:27:48 PM

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 09:12:01 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 09:04:57 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:57:37 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:52:45 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:47:54 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a waste of money
Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Snoop Dogg and Jane's Addiction are all more successful than tool. Take away the near-decade that Tool existed and nobody knew about them and a few more bands would likely move ahead of them as well.

Ok lol. Tool has been around almost 2 decades now. Snoop Dog is maybe the only other "artist" more successful that Tool. GMAFB with Depeche Mode and Lou Reed. And Jane's Addiction?
Depeche Mode has been around since 1980 and are far more influential than Tool. Lou Reed has been around since the '70's as a solo artist and was an original member of The Velvet Underground. And Jane's Addiction has been around since '85 and was one of the first successful Alt-rock bands. I'm sorry if none of these artists are heavy enough for you but you should at least be aware of the artists you're talking about.

Doubt it.

Plus, I realize all the above has been around for some time. And it's not that they're not heavy enough, that has nothing to do with it. Tool isn't even a "heavy metal" band as they are commonly misperceived. Just saying, I guarantee they will put on a better show than anyone at lollapalooza...even though Tool is better in indoor venues just because of the lights and lasers and crazy crap they do.

But anyway, we'll agree to disagree.

What do you mean you doubt it? They were formed in '77, their first studio album was '81.

How good of a show they put on is completely subjective. It totally depends on the opinion of the viewer, there's no unbiased way to measure it. However, there is an unbiased way to measure the success of a band. And as I proved to you, your original statement that Tool is the most successful band playing Lollapalooza is untrue.
Quote from: fatty fat fat on July 20, 2009, 09:05:06 PM
congrats on 10K waks!
Thanks Fatty. The Killers are playing Lolla. It will be hard to not think of "The greatest turnaround in college football history" video during their set.

Jesus Christ, just go see Tool. You won't regret it. There's a reason they have the last show on Saturday above all those other losers.

michigancat · July 20, 2009, 09:30:15 PM

Quote from: prome05 on July 20, 2009, 09:24:45 PM

I went to Lollapalooza the last three years, so if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

where did you stay?

and why is waks ignoring me?

waks · July 20, 2009, 09:31:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 20, 2009, 09:30:15 PM

Quote from: prome05 on July 20, 2009, 09:24:45 PM
I went to Lollapalooza the last three years, so if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

where did you stay?

and why is waks ignoring me?

Didn't ignore you...

Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:47:54 PM

Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: waks on July 20, 2009, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Pike on July 20, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
Damn I kinda want to go but I can't

Make sure you see Tool. Excellent live show they put on.
Right now the show opposite Tool is TBD. I might have to see TBD instead...

Dude, Tool is the most successful band playing at LOLa. Not seeing them is a waste of money
Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Snoop Dogg and Jane's Addiction are all more successful than tool. Take away the near-decade that Tool existed and nobody knew about them and a few more bands would likely move ahead of them as well.
Quote from: michigancat on July 20, 2009, 08:41:57 PM
where are you staying, waks? (just curious about lolapalooza accom's)

As for things to do, you can probably find something world-class or close to it in whatever it is you're interested in. It can be overwhelming to try to narrow it down.

I'm staying at a friend's apartment that goes to University of Chicago so I don't have much idea for the accom's. They don't offer camping (for obvious reasons), which kind of blows.

As for world-class things to do... I'm talking about things that I can really only do in Chicago. Like... any really cool museums or anything of that nature.

cas · July 20, 2009, 09:32:51 PM

The Killers put on a fantastic show. Have fun.

Author Topic: Going to Chicago... (Read 2785 times)

Perry