Raleigh (Cary) Roll Call

[kev]

So, anyone know when the parking lot opens?  Any tailgating planned??  I want to get there early so I can get a decent spot in the pit, but don't want to waste all day and stand in the pit for hours before the show.  Is there a time when the gates open and then it's a free for all to claim a good spot near the stage?

[liverustdave]

So, anyone know when the parking lot opens?  Any tailgating planned??  I want to get there early so I can get a decent spot in the pit, but don't want to waste all day and stand in the pit for hours before the show.  Is there a time when the gates open and then it's a free for all to claim a good spot near the stage?

I'm definitely going early to tailgate, taking half day hope to be there 2pm. It's sort of a weird nature-parkish commercial area so parking lots are never closed.  You do need the VIP parking to be right next to the venue but in my experience I'd rather be in regular lots for my sort of debauchery.  It's a very conservative area (Cary) so I don't imagine it being a crazy tailgate... but I'm definitely bringing a cooler, some friends, maybe cornhole, frisbee and an amp to play some live MMJ... and see what shakes out.  

Times are not announced yet but I imagine doors 6ish

[dcdub]

I'd like to get there early and get my pre-show buzz on as well. I have to drive 3 hours there and getting my wife out the door is usually a hassle so I have no idea when I'll actually make it to Cary, hopefully around 3 or so. If we get a hotel I'll probably bring a cooler, if I have to drive home after the show I'll be taking it easy

[kev]

So, it looks like tailgating and cranking some MMJ up pre-show with some cold ones is on everyones mind!  I looked up the area on google maps and the koka booth web site about the parking situation; is the general (free) parking to the west of the ampitheatre where it says "FLEX parking/public parking"?

[lyndreamer]

Hi everyone :) I'm still new to the boards, haven't posted much but I thought I'd get involved in this thread - I'm happy to see so many people going. We are pretty new to the area and have learned so far that meeting people through music seems to be the best way for us to meet people! :) My husband and I (and hopefully soulshine) are going and definitely interested in tailgating before hand. It's an awesome venue!!!

[ALady]

Welcome lyndreamer!   :)  A friend of Soulshine's is a friend of ours.  Hope to see you at MPP!

[Soulshine]

Awwww  :)

I'm going to do my best

[Penny Lane]

Dumb question---but does anyone have an extra PIT Ticket?

Want to book a flight but didn't score a ticket yet....

[ms. yvon]

i don't have an extra ticket, but i'll keep my ear to the ground, penny!

[Penny Lane]

i don't have an extra ticket, but i'll keep my ear to the ground, penny!

thanks! looking for 2 now... :o :-? :-/

[CTdeadhead]

God im psyched for this friggin show!!!!!

[dcdub]

Its too far away! Seems like time always slows down when a show I'm dying to go to is coming up

[dcdub]

Hey does anyone know of a good hole in the wall/diner/dive/bar around the venue? Something like the Penguin if you're familiar with Charlotte

[mlbrady89]

man there isnt much around this place, i always end up in raleigh or chapel hill for post show stuff

still looking for a pit too*

[liverustdave]

Hey does anyone know of a good hole in the wall/diner/dive/bar around the venue? Something like the Penguin if you're familiar with Charlotte

Shit out of luck there.  This is Cary, the safest city in America.  Legit dives were burned to the ground 2001-2003 (RIP Cary Town Tavern) in favor of more Brueggers bagels (highest chain bagel joints per capita in the nation as well).

For proximity: Closest restaurants/bars are in Macgregor Village at the intersection of US 1/ US 64. Hot Shots Billiards for pool hall and Macgregor Ale house.  

For coolness I'd stop in Carrboro if you have to go back to Charlotte.  Lots of dives/diners/coolness/music there.   You actually might be able to catch another band or two since we likely will be kicked out of Cary at 11pm sharp. Actually you could make it back to Charlotte in time for those fried pickles if you really wanted.

[mlbrady89]

penguin fried pickles

oh my god

[dcdub]

penguin fried pickles

oh my god

Amen. I can only eat about 10 before my stomach starts getting angry with me, but usually by then my blackbean burger is out so it all works out. The music scene in Charlotte kind of sucks, but there is a lot of good food. I wish Our Daily Bread would open a second location in CLT

[mlbrady89]

penguin fried pickles

oh my god

Amen. I can only eat about 10 before my stomach starts getting angry with me, but usually by then my blackbean burger is out so it all works out. The music scene in Charlotte kind of sucks, but there is a lot of good food. I wish Our Daily Bread would open a second location in CLT

ah i live in boone ODB is awesome

[Penny Lane]

penguin fried pickles

oh my god

is a penguin fried pickle the same as a beer battered pickle?

[dcdub]

penguin fried pickles

oh my god

is a penguin fried pickle the same as a beer battered pickle?

Penguin is the name of the restaurant. They're deep fried in a batter of some sort. I've had fried pickles at many other places, and none compare