(Goddamn those) Shaky Knees Festival, ATL

[e_wind]

if it was just a little bit closer, then I would condsider hitting ashville as well. oh well

[Fully]

This is going to be great! Nashville on Thursday night and then the weekend in ATL! I'm going to need a bath! 

[Eclass]

your skin looks good in moonlight!!!!

For an ATLien like myself, this is a miracle

[headhunter]

gonna give this one some serious thought.  don't know if i can get ms. hh to go with me but geez, i'm mclovin' this lineup.

[bigeazyfish]

wow...that looks like an incredible 2 days!

[Fully]

The good thing is that BOH and The Candles are on top which means that while they are performing we can go see good bands. Maybe it won't be so crowded since all of the pop music lovers will be going to find out that every day is indeed like a funeral and that hey ho song. (I don't hate The Candles, but they are no Avett Brothers and it annoys me how it is becoming very popular to dress like you have a third class ticket on the Titanic. Men in high waisted wool trousers with small suspenders over a cream workshirt with a neckerchief and a handlebar mustache. Please.

[APR]

I'm not putting myself on the official Roll Call list yet, but it's almost definite.  Insane line up, and I don't think it will be too huge.  Plus the Atlanta aquarium is supposed to be awesome.

[Penny Lane]

I'm not putting myself on the official Roll Call list yet, but it's almost definite.  Insane line up, and I don't think it will be too huge.  Plus the Atlanta aquarium is supposed to be awesome.

it's right by the Coke Museum!

[Penny Lane]

Anyone think it's a good idea to plan a meetup on Friday night similar to Forecastle's Thurs night meetup? (since the fest is 2 day)...ATL's a bit more spread out than L-ville so this might be logistically a nightmare.

the VIP tix are kind of pricey compared to the reg ticket--i'm not VIP would be worth it at a non-camping fest

[SVRDhand13]

A band with only one album that came out just last year is headlining .

[e_wind]

I'm definitely not doing VIP, and we should defeinitely all meet up on friday.

APR, do it!

[Penny Lane]

bold99 told me Black Keys/Flaming Lips are playing in ATL that friday night, too..

[BigHerm]

Anyone found a good hotel nearby?

I found The Georgian which is about 3 blocks and 140/night.

Any Atlanta locals?

[e_wind]

bold99 told me Black Keys/Flaming Lips are playing in ATL that friday night, too..

im not paying to see the black keys.

[Penny Lane]

bold99 told me Black Keys/Flaming Lips are playing in ATL that friday night, too..

im not paying to see the black keys.

me neither..just an FYI

doesn't look like it's that close to the MARTA station--the site mentions buses but i'm sure it still has to be a somewhat close walk..

[Murph]

Wow yea this lineup is awesome.  I can see that late night GOAT show being real fun.  They're like a more rock infused Antibalas.

[APR]

A good friend lives in Atlanta that we have been needing to visit for a while.  No better time then May 4-5.  I'll ask about hotels during my due diligence call to them tonight. 

The park looks beautiful.  I can't tell how big the field is.  Any festival veterans think the size of this fest is comparable to Newport?  It can't be nearly as big as a Coachella can it?

The VIP is tempting due to the "special acoustic performances."

[Fully]

bold99 told me Black Keys/Flaming Lips are playing in ATL that friday night, too..

im not paying to see the black keys.

me neither..just an FYI

doesn't look like it's that close to the MARTA station--the site mentions buses but i'm sure it still has to be a somewhat close walk..

That's wrong, they are in Nashville, maybe they are playing on Saturday night.

[Eclass]

Anyone found a good hotel nearby?

I found The Georgian which is about 3 blocks and 140/night.

Any Atlanta locals?

I'm a local and can shed some light on accommodations for visitors.

The Georgian is super-classy and super-pricey, so for those on a budget it is out of the question.
You can find economical hotels in the "downtown" area which will be close enough to the venues. There is a Hyatt, Marriot, Hilton and others in this area.  FYI...Downtown is not fun (very little watering holes or anything else after sundown).  You will/should do most of your partying in the Old 4th area or Little 5 Points, but there is very little lodging in those areas. 

NOTE...I do not recommend traveling on foot from the venue back to a downtown hotel.  This area is very sketchy.  Hotel shuttles should be able to get you there but I'm not sure about picking you up.  Take a cab or bum a ride from somebody.  There is not a MARTA station near either venue.  You can try a MARTA bus but it would be worth the extra coin to jump in a cab, trust me.

Alternatives are staying in the Midtown, Buckhead, or Decatur neighborhoods which are further from the venue but offer better bars/restaurants. 

[MrWhippy]

I'm somewhat tempted by this, and may do it if I end up being disappointed with Newport and Bonnaroo (I'll hit one of the three).

The VIP is tempting for the possible acoustic performances, but I hate the vagueness of it.  Usually when you do those things hoping for something awesome, what you get ends up falling pretty short of that.  Just wish we had details of what to expect on that front.