September 7 & 8 : E-Street Band at Wrigley Field

http://http://www.backstreets.com/tour.html

Not sure what to post here....just putting feelers out.

Peggy and I are pretty big Springsteen fans; we are planning on

being at (at least *near*) these two shows; i.e. we don't have

tickets (yet). If worse comes to worse, we plan to have our car

parked nearby and hang out next door at Murphy's Bleachers

to 'listen' to Bruce, Patti, and the band. Any other fans here

want to join us ? just BYOB and BYOF (we will have a cooler

in the car). Also FYI - Murphy's has really good food and outdoor seating.

p.s. Does anyone here (1) know if the Wrigley neighborhood night game parking

restriction applies to 'events' (i.e. both cubs night games *and* concerts, etc.)

or *just* night games ? and (2) does anyone here live in wrigleyville and would

be willing to make a deal for a daily zone parking permit ??? (i.e. I really don't

want another ticket or god forbid get towed.

thanks in advance

Dan

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on August 28, 2012 at 6:49am

Is it September 7th yet?

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on August 28, 2012 at 8:42am

howard : to answer both your concerns ...

1) the car is only to provide tailgale supplies and pre-game festivities <g>. NOT transportation.

Also as a 'gear check' in case of inclement weather.

2) check out www.backstreets.com and look at some recent setlists. the shows this tour

are VERY light on 80's (Born in the USA (my least favorite song btw). they are heavy on

70's and Post Rising era (2001).

and (3) finally - if you are 'sitting' (through) the songs, you will be in the VAST minority.

Dan

h' said:

I'm missing why a car needs to be part of the mix? I've been to Wrigley for 'big' events e.g. DMB and I don't think you'd want to have a car within at least a mile of the park.

I was thinking of going, but I'm not a huge Springsteen fan, and would have a tough time sitting through the 80s stuff, so thought I'd just see what's available at face value on craigslist the day of.

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on September 6, 2012 at 8:56am

bumping this up. tomorrow is the show (and saturday).

even though I cannot stand (using crutches since the accident last wednesday)

I can clap and sing as well as ever. current plan is to be at outdoor dining at

Murphy's Bleachers...decent beer list and decent food.

anyone else want to join peggy and I ? Ryan ??? Bueller ???

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Permalink Reply by JeffB on September 6, 2012 at 12:31pm

Yeah, I wouldn't count on getting a seat at Murphy's, unless you get there early and spend throughout your stay

Plus, that will put you behind the stage, so sound won't be great. You're better off bringing chairs and staking out a spot on Waveland by the fire station. Just don't sit in the street. You'll get moved eventually. But the wall is low there, so its best for sound quality.

dan brown said:

bumping this up. tomorrow is the show (and saturday).

even though I cannot stand (using crutches since the accident last wednesday)

I can clap and sing as well as ever. current plan is to be at outdoor dining at

Murphy's Bleachers...decent beer list and decent food.

anyone else want to join peggy and I ? Ryan ??? Bueller ???

DB

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on September 7, 2012 at 4:20am

thanks for the tips Jeff. I hadn't looked at the stage configuration setup vs. the street listening access. this is helpful....

DB
JeffB said:

Yeah, I wouldn't count on getting a seat at Murphy's, unless you get there early and spend throughout your stay

Plus, that will put you behind the stage, so sound won't be great. You're better off bringing chairs and staking out a spot on Waveland by the fire station. Just don't sit in the street. You'll get moved eventually. But the wall is low there, so its best for sound quality.

dan brown said:

bumping this up. tomorrow is the show (and saturday).

even though I cannot stand (using crutches since the accident last wednesday)

I can clap and sing as well as ever. current plan is to be at outdoor dining at

Murphy's Bleachers...decent beer list and decent food.

anyone else want to join peggy and I ? Ryan ??? Bueller ???

DB

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Permalink Reply by Dan Mahoney on September 7, 2012 at 5:10am

From tickets.com about the show.

The following information is to ensure you have an enjoyable concert experience at Wrigley Field.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m.

There is a residential permit parking program around Wrigley Field that will be enforced during the concerts. Vehicles parked in violation of the parking regulations are subject to ticketing.

Towing will also take place in areas indicated as no parking zones during the concerts.

These areas include:
• Clark Street on both sides from Cornelia Avenue to Waveland Avenue
• Clark Street on the east side from Addison Street to Irving Park Road
• Eddy Street on the north side from Racine Avenue to Seminary Avenue
• Addison Street on both sides from Racine Avenue to Wilton Avenue
• Waveland Avenue on both sides from Clark Street to Sheffield Avenue

Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard will be subject to a ticket and towing. Examples of these are bus stops and tow zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc.

Limousines and taxis are encouraged to load and unload passengers on Clark Street south of Addison Street or on Clark Street between Waveland Avenue and Grace Street.

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on September 7, 2012 at 6:46am

howard - I usually get my tickets this way. never been burned. a few things to look out for :

-some municipalities (believe it or not I don't know the law on chicago) have strict laws prohibiting

re-selling of tickets. this is bascially to protect ticket brokers (who pay taxes (maybe)) against

scalpers (who do noT). i.e. in some states; you have to be x feet (500, etc.) from the actual

venue to buy/sell. some places it's outlawed entirely.

-I usually look for an odd number of people going in with tickets in hand (i.e. 3 or 5) and often the missing person (the 4th or 6th, etc.) had something comeup at the last minute and can not make

it; and that person just gives their ticket to the friends and says sell it for whatever you can get.

-If the person selling is not going in; ask to see the receipt. that makes it a more legit.

- e-Tickets : never dealt with these. seem risky. they can be photocopied easily.

-if the person has lots of seats to choose from - RED FLAG

-i know there are paper tickets that can be counterfitted; inspect it very closely.

have a seating chart printed off beforehand and ask the person to show you where

the seats are.

-if the person is in a hurry; can't stand still , make eye contact or appears nervous - RED FLAG

-always bargain and start low ; and bring lots of 5 and 10 dollar bills so you have the exact change

(and if you say "I only have $25" this prevents you from whipping out all twenties and asking for change.

-ask the person why they are selling, etc

this seems a little like buying a bike that may seem stolen, doesn't it ?

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Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on September 7, 2012 at 8:54am

Tickets also available here: https://www.livingsocial.com/events/434382-all-inclusive-rooftop-ti...

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Permalink Reply by Barry Niel Stuart on September 7, 2012 at 9:07am

Last time Springsteen was up here for a major event was the 105th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson. There was no doubt that the Harley riders would show.

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Permalink Reply by JeffB on September 10, 2012 at 11:02am

I was on Waveland Friday night for nearly the full 3.5 hours. Sound was pretty good for the price :). Best spot turned out to be close to the fire stattion entrance. I could even glimpse the video screen a little. Wasn't that impressed with the Vedder contribution, but Tom Morello brought it for Ghost of Tom Joad. People were dancing in the street by the end.