MMJ at Taste of Randolph (Chicago)?

[Tracey]

http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/34722,0,949899.event

Hi, first post here - just wondering if anyone else had heard anything about this show on 6/18, or if it's fictional.  There's nothing on the official Taste of Randolph site (in fact there are NO bands listed for Saturday, despite the festival being 2 weeks away), nor can I find any info anywhere else.

P.S. I looked back a few pages and didn't see a thread about this show, so I hope this has not already been discussed.

[JacketGal]

Wow!!! Thanks for posting. I so hope this is confirmed soon....when I opened this section this morning I wished for some good Chicago news!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[havibulin]

Nice, ill be in chi-town that day anyway. perfect actually.

[Tracey]

I so hope this is confirmed soon

That makes two of us.  Hope I'm not getting everyone's hopes up for nothing...

[Tracey]

Sorry to post yet again, but it is now confirmed:

http://www.jamfests.com/tasteofrandolph/tickets.htm

That didn't take long!

[JacketGal]

I didn't see it on that link  this morning...so it was definitely added today!! AND I did get a Jamail email saying that they were playing! :)

[JacketGal]

It's now on the MMJ shows page!:) Confirmed by all!!!

[tomEisenbraun]

woah! where do i get tickets? is it 18 and over or can i go?

[CC]

It's an All Ages show

ticket-wise, their site says:
There is a suggested donation for admission of $10.00

[havibulin]

damn, i will be in chicago that day and i still can't go. i just can't seem to catch a break.

[Danko71]

Whoa! Good news. You'd think the official site would get that up on the front page. I've been spoiled this spring with great Chicago shows: Of Montreal, Wilco, Built to Spill, Stephen Malkmus (Sat.), Oasis in a couple weeks...now MMJ! And I can walk there! More exclamation marks!

[vielfras]

So what is the Taste Of Randolph like?  Is the stage covered or is totally open?  I am going to drive for about 3 and a half hours to get there and am hoping it doesn't get rained out.  Also anyone know of a good hotel to stay at that isn't too expensive?  (Under 100 a night preferably.)

[Tracey]

The stage is covered, but it isn't very big so I don't know how it would hold up in anything but a light rain.  This is the best picture I could find (far left):



As for hotels, I'd say the only way you'll get something (without bugs) for less than $100 is to Priceline a room - I'd suggest the Loop area (http://p070.ezboard.com/fpricelineandexpediabiddingchicago).  If you don't like Priceline, you might want to stay outside of the city and take the train in.  That will save you $$ on both the hotel room and parking costs.  You might want the extra spending money for all the awesome food they have there.

[vielfras]

Cool thanks for the response Tracey.  Getting excited can't wait to pig out and listen to some great music.