(Goddamn those) Shaky Knees Festival, ATL

[Fully]

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.

I hope you come. Yeah, I'd like to do the VIP, but I think I'll just to the P ticket instead with a ticket to the Black Angels late night show. I wish there was more info on that.

[APR]

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.

Might this sell out by the time those are announced though?

[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.

I hope you come. Yeah, I'd like to do the VIP, but I think I'll just to the P ticket instead with a ticket to the Black Angels late night show. I wish there was more info on that.

What more does one need to know?

The Black Angels - Bad Vibrations (Rockpalast 11')

Goat-Goatlord live

[Fully]

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.

I hope you come. Yeah, I'd like to do the VIP, but I think I'll just to the P ticket instead with a ticket to the Black Angels late night show. I wish there was more info on that.

What more does one need to know?

The Black Angels - Bad Vibrations (Rockpalast 11')

Goat-Goatlord live

You just gave me a goat epileptic seizure with that last video. I know I like the Black Angels and I'm open to Goat.  In fact, I'm going to miss seeing them in Nashville on May 5 because I'm going to this fest so I really want to see them there. I kind of hope this fest is over early enough on Sunday that I can get back home or part way home that night, so that I can go to work on Monday.

[mahg33ta]

I am toying with this festival too.   Love the lineup.   Would love to know when it ends too, as I should really be at work on Monday am and the last flight out Sun is 9:45 pm.   If that means leaving early and missing a headliner, I'm fine w/ that.   

I'd go for VIP for the appeal of special acoustic performances.   For most festivals it would be a risk depending on who it is, but I like 80% of the lineup so whatever it is, I'll probably be happy.   But, biggest draw is being w/ y'all so if no-one else is, I'll just save the $$.   

[MrWhippy]

I am toying with this festival too.   Love the lineup.   Would love to know when it ends too, as I should really be at work on Monday am and the last flight out Sun is 9:45 pm.   If that means leaving early and missing a headliner, I'm fine w/ that.   

I'd go for VIP for the appeal of special acoustic performances.   For most festivals it would be a risk depending on who it is, but I like 80% of the lineup so whatever it is, I'll probably be happy.   But, biggest draw is being w/ y'all so if no-one else is, I'll just save the $$.

Why yes, Kyle, we sure know how rewarding it is to pay extra for special acoustic performances, based on our Newport experience last year.   

[Mingus Rude]

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.
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Thanks !
I was just discussing this with my girlfriend today . Trying to figure out a path from the Hotels to the park .

Have to add that the Atlanta music fan is great . Saw Yo La Tengo /Calexico in Buckhead a couple of weeks ago and the crowd was great . Everyone digging the show appropriately ,IMO

[APR]

I am toying with this festival too.   Love the lineup.   Would love to know when it ends too, as I should really be at work on Monday am and the last flight out Sun is 9:45 pm.   If that means leaving early and missing a headliner, I'm fine w/ that.   

I'd go for VIP for the appeal of special acoustic performances.   For most festivals it would be a risk depending on who it is, but I like 80% of the lineup so whatever it is, I'll probably be happy.   But, biggest draw is being w/ y'all so if no-one else is, I'll just save the $$.

Why yes, Kyle, we sure know how rewarding it is to pay extra for special acoustic performances, based on our Newport experience last year.   

Exactly.  A deluge like that can't strike twice.  It's an extra $85 per day, which I think is reasonable.  However, it's not clear if you can see any of the stages from the "lounge."

I just listened to the Lumineers for the first time.  If they are the last band on Sunday, I could miss them and go with a late Sunday flight.  Of course, I'd like to arrange flights knowing who will play when.  That might not be known for a while and airfare could go up by then.

[Fully]

I am toying with this festival too.   Love the lineup.   Would love to know when it ends too, as I should really be at work on Monday am and the last flight out Sun is 9:45 pm.   If that means leaving early and missing a headliner, I'm fine w/ that.   

I'd go for VIP for the appeal of special acoustic performances.   For most festivals it would be a risk depending on who it is, but I like 80% of the lineup so whatever it is, I'll probably be happy.   But, biggest draw is being w/ y'all so if no-one else is, I'll just save the $$.

Why yes, Kyle, we sure know how rewarding it is to pay extra for special acoustic performances, based on our Newport experience last year.   

Exactly.  A deluge like that can't strike twice.  It's an extra $85 per day, which I think is reasonable.  However, it's not clear if you can see any of the stages from the "lounge."

I just listened to the Lumineers for the first time.  If they are the last band on Sunday, I could miss them and go with a late Sunday flight.  Of course, I'd like to arrange flights knowing who will play when.  That might not be known for a while and airfare could go up by then.

I wouldn't mind seeing any of these bands as special acoustic performances.  I really hope Sunday night is BOH > Lumineers. I'd hate for the Lumineers to be Saturday night although that could happen since Saturday night is the bigger draw. I just want to see Jim and everybody except BoH. The Lumineers, I can take or leave.  I am a little confused or I just haven't looked at the map really well. Are these two parks right beside each other? And is this area near Five Points? Cause I love Five Points. I have some great memories of that area.

[headhunter]

I am giving serious thought to this festival.  Mrs. Hh already agve her permission for me to go solo- she can't make it.

Very tempting with the awesome lineup.

[capt. scotty]

My sweet lord I am loving this lineup and I dont even listen to BoH or DBT (agree on Lumineers as a headliner being a headscratcher). Probably wasnt going to go to a JJ solo show so this kills 2 carrier pigeons with 1 rock. 2 Day Pass only $99?! Im looking for a job in VA, or possibly NC or SC, so if Im living down there I dont see how I could pass this up.

[mahg33ta]

Beth I would assume one of Lumineers/BoH will be sat and one would be sunday, based on the size of their fonts?   

[capt. scotty]

Beth I would assume one of Lumineers/BoH will be sat and one would be sunday, based on the size of their fonts?   

Never judge a band by the size of its font!!!

[Fully]

Beth I would assume one of Lumineers/BoH will be sat and one would be sunday, based on the size of their fonts?   

Never judge a band by the size of its font!!!

It's not the size of the font, it's the motion of the ocean.


Also, when you go to the shaky knees website, Jim is one of the top four listed. I wonder where that will put him? earlier on Saturday or on Sunday. It's important. I really hope he doesn't open for BoH. But at least I could leave after Jim instead of having to watch them again. I'm pretty sure I've seen them as many times as I'll ever need to see them in my entire life.

[APR]

Beth I would assume one of Lumineers/BoH will be sat and one would be sunday, based on the size of their fonts?   

That's what I think as well.  The website says there are three stages.

[capt. scotty]

Im guessing there wont be any more bands announced either? Thats the impression I get looking at the festival website.

[e_wind]

So who bought tickets? Who's official? I got regular pass + late night.

[Fully]

So who bought tickets? Who's official? I got regular pass + late night.

So far I have a regular pass. I'm waiting on the late night ticket.

[MrWhippy]

So who bought tickets? Who's official? I got regular pass + late night.

So far I have a regular pass. I'm waiting on the late night ticket.

Come on, Fully, don't make me post more GOAT videos.

[Fully]

So who bought tickets? Who's official? I got regular pass + late night.

So far I have a regular pass. I'm waiting on the late night ticket.

Come on, Fully, don't make me post more GOAT videos.

Post away. I couldn't get the 10 add on because I was on my stupid phone buying them. Now, the people I'm staying with aren't sure if they will stay that late, however late that actually is. Is Flake coming with you?