Who is going to the Sheryl Crow shindig in Austin?

GypsyAsh · #1 09-25-2005, 01:45 PM

Just wondering...
A group of my friends and I are going to drive down to Austin Saturday ... party that night.. and go to the show on Sunday... because it's

FREE!

woohoo!

who else is going?

ciao!
Ash
x

P.S. For those who dwell in Austin.... is your town overfowing with evacuees like my town? just curious about the 'hotel' situation....
Is their no room at the Inn?........................

markolas · #2 09-25-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsyAsh

Just wondering...
A group of my friends and I are going to drive down to Austin Saturday ... party that night.. and go to the show on Sunday... because it's

FREE!

woohoo!

who else is going?

ciao!
Ash
x

P.S. For those who dwell in Austin.... is your town overfowing with evacuees like my town? just curious about the 'hotel' situation....
Is their no room at the Inn?........................

I'm going to see if I can make it.

The ACL festival was this weekend, so the hotels were full because of that, plus the evacuees. Next week, I think it might be a little better? I dunno...

Livia · #3 09-26-2005, 10:08 PM

I'll be there!

You should be okay w/ the hotels...as Markolas mentioned, we just had ACL, the Pecan St. Festival, and evacuees...and the Longhorns are playing an away game this weekend.

If you want to stay in a funky, affordable place, in a great location, check out the Austin Motel. Gerald (shackin' up) stayed there when he visited, he loved it! And their sign looks like a penis!

You could walk to the concert from there.

They are right across the street from one of the most awesome clubs in town, the Continental Club. And one of my favorite dive bars is within stumbling distance, Ego's. They don't have an official website, but you can still google 'em to read about it.

We need to figure out a place to meet - either before or at the show...

Let me know if you want to know anything else!

lbelle1214 · #4 09-26-2005, 10:50 PM

I'm going if I can get someone to go with me.....my husband HATES Sheryl....so he's out of the question. Maybe somebody from work will go with me.....If all of you are planning to stay in one place, let me know....I'd love to meet ya!!

Livia · #5 09-30-2005, 12:41 PM

They've added Bob Schneider as an opener. He's the dude who opened for Stevie on the TISL tour.

So, now the gates are opening at 3, Bob plays at 4, and I assume the rest of the schedule stays the same...you can bring booze or whatever you want, as long as it's not in a glass container:

A celebration and free concert to show Lance’s appreciation for the many years of support Austin has shown on Sunday from 4 till7 pm, at Auditorium Shores. What’s on the program:
• Free Sheryl Crow Concert
• Presentation by Lance to the City
• Tour of Hope Team Presentation
You'll find Free parking at the Palmer Events Center Garage, 900 Barton Springs Rd.
One Texas Center Garage, 505 Barton Springs Rd. City Hall Garage, 301 W. 2nd
Town Lake Center, 721 Barton Springs Rd. You should also be aware of road closures: Riverside Drive and Dawson Rd.from 3 pm till 8 pm that day. Bikes encouraged. Racks will be available.
Schedule (subject to change) -
4:00 Doors Open
5:00 Video (Tour of Hope / TDF highlights)
5:10 Lance speaks
5:15 Tour of Hope riders roll onto stage
5:20 Lance proclamation - Mayor Will Wynn speaks
5:30 Lance introduces Sheryl Crow
5:30 Sheryl Crow concert
7:00 Lance thanks Austin and closes the event!
Allowed Items - You may bring in the following items:
Food and Drinks
Blankets
Umbrellas (must not be more than 6-ft high and 4-ft. wide)
Coolers
Baby Strollers
Portable/collapsible chair in designated areas only
Binoculars
Cameras

Prohibited Items - Guests and their belongings are subject to search. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home. The following items will NOT be allowed on the grounds:
Weapons of any kind
Illegal substances (including narcotics)
Framed backpacks
Glass containers
Skateboards or scooters
Bicycles inside concert grounds (bike racks are available at the entrance)
Carts
Large chains or spiked jewelry
Fireworks
Explosives
Large umbrellas
Non-collapsible chairs
Tents
Pets (except service dogs)
Video equipment: No video recording will be allowed.
Professional audio recording equipment

estranged4life · #6 09-30-2005, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Livia

They've added Bob Schneider as an opener. He's the dude who opened for Stevie on the TISL tour.

sucked bigtime...Nearly was put into a permanent comatose state from his lame type of music (Hate that crap bigtime!)

Glad I dont live nowhere near Austin, Or Texas for that matter.

Livia · #7 09-30-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

sucked bigtime...Nearly was put into a permanent comatose state from his lame type of music (Hate that crap bigtime!)

Glad I dont live nowhere near Austin, Or Texas for that matter.

His solo, acoustic stuff is lame, I agree. But his funk band, The Scabs, rocks!!!

And don't be dissing Austin!! We're not like the rest of Texas, so shuddup!

estranged4life · #8 09-30-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Livia

His solo, acoustic stuff is lame, I agree. But his funk band, The Scabs, rocks!!!

And don't be dissing Austin!! We're not like the rest of Texas, so shuddup!

had a relative who lived (My Uncle Don, Who knew a bunch of well-known musicians...Mainly from dealing to 'em) in Austin for a longtime, Really remember not liking the town that much when we visited.

As for Bob Schitter, sorry dude...Ya suck, plain and simple....But having you on the bill will make Sheryl sound better I guess.