MMJ @ Champlain Valley Lawn 8/20- Roll Call!

[ericm]

hey everyone,

first time post-er, long time lurker

I'm heading up Friday mid morning.

just got a hotel room for 95$ on priceline for sheraton in s. burlington, usually 160$  so that was good.

hoping to hit up Magic Hat in the afternoon for a few,  please let me know if you find a bar you're hitting up as my two buddies and I would love to join.

also 25$ tix on ticketmaster currently for the thurs Tom Petty show, not too shabby

Welcome!

I'm staying at the Sheraton also. I hope to arrive there around 3:00 - 3:30. I'll have some cold ones in the cooler, so maybe we can toss one back before heading to Essex Jct.

I was probably going to cab it from there to and from the show. It's about 5.5 miles away and maybe a 10 minute cab ride. After the ride up from Jersey, I'm not going to want to do any more driving. Plus then I can enjoy some pre/post show partying! 8-)

[tdb810]

that bridge (or lack there of ;)) is pretty damn far up north. unless you were planning on driving up 87 really far and then crossing into vt, that wont be a problem. i usually get over into vt south of the lake and take 22a up thru vermont. it is a pretty ride. however, if you are feeling adventurous, and the weather is nice, there are 3 or 4 spots along lake champlain that you could cross on the ferry. its kinda pricey, and slow, but it's pretty cool.

Thanks for the heads up on that Joey!  

Welcome Beckstp1!  Looking forward to meeting ya and good job on the hotel deal.  Can't believe Petty tix are going for so cheap! I paid full price (like 50 or 60 ) for awful seats!  I will tell some friends that were thinking about going though.  

ynwa- I think the pre-meet up at Handy sounds good, and we will caravan over from there.  We will have to come up with something so people know how to locate us!  I know I am not as creative as bluesky and her flag, but  we can pull something off!

[beckstp1]

thanks for the welcome.

we're planning on cabbing it from the hotel to the venue as well.

sadly I can't hit up the holyoke show but already snagged my tickets to the portland show in Oct.

I think this'll be my 9th or 10th show. can't wait to hear some of the older, rarely played stuff, gearing up for the NYC shows.

got lucky following PJ around the east coast back in 06 when MMJ opened each night, got in to them then, and have been hooked ever since.

-Matt

[Penny Lane]

thanks for the welcome.

we're planning on cabbing it from the hotel to the venue as well.

sadly I can't hit up the holyoke show but already snagged my tickets to the portland show in Oct.

I think this'll be my 9th or 10th show. can't wait to hear some of the older, rarely played stuff, gearing up for the NYC shows.

got lucky following PJ around the east coast back in 06 when MMJ opened each night, got in to them then, and have been hooked ever since.

-Matt

Welcome to the rest of your life, Matt.  :) :)  
"It's a great time to be alive and be a Jacket fan." --Me

[johnnYYac]

Hey now!  I'll also be at the Handy Suites, which is probably the closest hotel to the venue.  The address is 27 Susie Wilson Rd., Essex Jct., VT.  I hope to be there and checked in between 3 and 4 pm.  

Come by for some Omnichord MMJ covers on a Jim James-signed OM-84 before we head out for some tailgating!

[ynwa]

i wish i possessed the skills to make a flag for this gathering.  however, i think johnnYYac's omnichord stylings will be an excellent beacon  :)

tdb - i think sis & i are taking the same route as joey & eric.  it looks to be the most direct.  we'll be in touch with departure times etc.

i'm trying to find out if anyone i know has ever been to this venue & if so, what to expect for parking/tailgating as well as the situation once inside.  and also if they can recommend a good bar for afterwards (although i'm totally down w/ a dive bar where guinness is served in abe lincoln pint glasses)

really looking forward to meeting some new faces & reuniting with some familiar ones as well.  i think this is going to be one helluva good time!!!

[joey_rogo]

I'll be coming up from Jersey and [highlight]crossing into VT south of the lake also,around Glens Falls and then 4 to 22A.[/highlight]

I looked into the Port Kent - Burlington Ferry but it seemed like  a longer route, plus it's $17.00 each way, and then with my luck I'd hit a delay and get there late for the ferry. ;)

that's the same route i'll be taking from albany.

and yeah, the ferry is pricey. i usually take the essex-charlotte ferry simply because the lake isn't as wide there so the time lost isn't as bad as the burlington one. plus more people use the burlington one so chances of the boat being filled up before you get on it are higher. but yeah, unless you are on a lazy sunny sunday drive, avoid it.

friday is almost here!

[ericm]

I'll be coming up from Jersey and [highlight]crossing into VT south of the lake also,around Glens Falls and then 4 to 22A.[/highlight]

I looked into the Port Kent - Burlington Ferry but it seemed like  a longer route, plus it's $17.00 each way, and then with my luck I'd hit a delay and get there late for the ferry. ;)

that's the same route i'll be taking from albany.

Any idea how long you think it will take to Burlington from the Albany area of 87?

I've always taken 87 - 4,into Rutland, but haven't been to Burlington, so I've never been on 22A.

Thanks.

[joey_rogo]

It should take no more than 3 hours. 22A usually has virtually no traffic and it is one of those 55mph country routes than you can usually get away with going 65 on pretty safely. Last time I made the trip it took me about 2:45, maybe even a bit less.

And if anyone was wondering, getting off 87 near Glens Falls is much better than waiting a few more exits to Lake George (like google maps usually tells you to do). The LG route takes you right thru their outlet store region and that gets PACKED during the summer months.

[mahg33ta]

Grace Potter for you guys too!

[tdb810]

Grace Potter for you guys too!

bonus..she is simply divine

edit: would LOVE to hear "gold dust woman" with her & the boys....chillz

[ericm]

It should take no more than 3 hours. 22A usually has virtually no traffic and it is one of those 55mph country routes than you can usually get away with going 65 on pretty safely. Last time I made the trip it took me about 2:45, maybe even a bit less.

And if anyone was wondering, getting off 87 near Glens Falls is much better than waiting a few more exits to Lake George (like google maps usually tells you to do). The LG route takes you right thru their outlet store region and that gets PACKED during the summer months.

Thanks Joey. 8-)

If you ever need any info on driving around the Jersey Shore, I'll be glad to return the favor.

[ericm]

Looks like the weather is going to be great. Sunny, mid-70's during the day.

Temps will drop to upper 50's low 60's Friday night.

Sounds like a much needed break from all the heat and humidity we've been getting this Summer.

Safe travels everyone.

[johnnYYac]

Looks like the weather is going to be great. Sunny, mid-70's during the day.

Temps will drop to upper 50's low 60's Friday night.

Sounds like a much needed break from all the heat and humidity we've been getting this Summer.

Safe travels everyone.

Sweet!  Thanks, man.  I hadn't checked it out yet.  

I've really lucked out with weather at shows this year.  Atlanta in April, Newport Folk last month, this and the Saturday Petty show all look like perfect sunny daze.  

Reminds me of a Grateful Dead show in Saratoga Springs in 1986.  It was cloudy and drizzly the whole drive there.  As soon as Jerry played, the skies parted and a beautiful moon stayed until the last tune.  Then the skies closed up and it rained on our way out.  

[tdb810]

Looks like the weather is going to be great. Sunny, mid-70's during the day.

Temps will drop to upper 50's low 60's Friday night.

Sounds like a much needed break from all the heat and humidity we've been getting this Summer.

Safe travels everyone.

Sweet!  Thanks, man.  I hadn't checked it out yet.  

I've really lucked out with weather at shows this year.  Atlanta in April, Newport Folk last month, this and the Saturday Petty show all look like perfect sunny daze.  

Reminds me of a Grateful Dead show in Saratoga Springs in 1986.  It was cloudy and drizzly the whole drive there.  As soon as Jerry played, the skies parted and a beautiful moon stayed until the last tune.  Then the skies closed up and it rained on our way out.  

This sounds perfect!  

Going to check out Grace Potter & The Nocturnals tomorrow nite for a free show in the city.  Lucky me, I won passes to a performance for the pbs show "live from the artist's den."  

Anyway, so glad to hear this wonderful forecast....perfect dancing weather!

:D :D

[johnnYYac]

I may have an extra ticket for Saturday's MMJ/Petty show and Wednesday's MMJ show in Holyoke.  If so, I'll bring them with me to Essex Jct. tomorrow.  

PM or email if you know now you're interested.

See you tomorrow!!!  Very excited, especially since next Wednesday isnt' happening for me.  I hope to be at my hotel by 3 or 4 pm.

Handy Suites.  Look for this car or ask the front desk for John Yacopucci.  I may be in the parking lot jamming with my 'chord!

[johnnYYac]

johnnYYac
ynwa +1
joey rogo +3
ericm +1
tdb810
8bobbyb
AXG +6 or 7

And tomorrow's joey's birthday!  What a great present.  Maybe I can figure out "Happy Birthday" for the Omnichord.

[joey_rogo]

haha that would be pretty epic johnny. i'm easy to satisfy though so don't bust yer balls or anything ;D

[tdb810]

johnnYYac
ynwa +1
joey rogo +3
ericm +1
tdb810
8bobbyb
AXG +6 or 7

And tomorrow's joey's birthday!  What a great present.  Maybe I can figure out "Happy Birthday" for the Omnichord.

Awesome!!!

[ericm]

My +1 might have to bail on the show. The woman who was going to cover her shift has been out sick for most of the week, and I've got a feeling she won't be showing up tomorrow either.  >:(

I'll be there come hell or high water though! ;)

Is there a place confirmed for the pre show get together?