SUMMERFEST 2006

[jack's smirking revenge]

You have no idea how cool Summerfest is. I miss it tremendously.

The Seattle area blows for outdoor concerts and festivals because of their super conservative alcohol laws. (Yeah - I thought the northwest was supposed to be a liberal area - ha!) You have to physically stay in the beer garden to consume your beverage, they stop serving 1-2 hours before the event is over, and the admission averages $25.00 for anything, sometimes as high as $50.00 just to get in.

I'm not really into any of the acts listed so far (Thanks FC!) but I would go to see Alice Cooper if he has his usuallly graphic stage show, and I would also go to see the Temptations - my Mom was really into them while I was growing up.

Also I'd go check out GingerJake at Jack's Smirking's recommendation.

Thanks Cap'n. I realize that I was speaking to the male crowd with my recommendation of GingerJake. I liken them to a heavier No Doubt and the lead singer has a darker Gwen Stefani look, growly rock sound. I'm not a fan of P.O.D., per se, but I'd suggest that you check them out if you've got the time. They may end up playing at one of the other stages as well. If they are, you'll be entertained. And, if you're male, you'll most definitely be entertained....

Like you, I miss Summerfest. Great place to see shows, drink, and get stupid under the big bridge (it's still on the lakefront under the bridge, isn't it?). The Twin Cities doesn't have anything like Summerfest either. Heck, we can't even get Ozzfest to come here because ticket sales tend to be weak (primarily because of the location--an hour away from the Twin Cities in WI). The rock scene is strong, but we just can't seem to get something rolling like Summerfest. Can't attract the diversity of acts. Don't have a cool, central place to have such an event (DEFINITELY not gonna happen at the inflatible toilet known as the Metrodome).

So, yeah, much praise to Summerfest. Wish I could make it.

tyler

[GoPackGo]

Ya know, in case anyone wants to buy me a beer - hint, hint, to the minnesota man.

I hope its so you can immediatly throw it in his face.
but seriously,...i saw Tom Petty at summerfest a couple of years ago. good times.

As a high schooler, i was most excited to go to summerfest because its the first time of the year wisconsin women show any skin

[FavreChild]

As a high schooler, i was most excited to go to summerfest because its the first time of the year wisconsin women show any skin

That's not always a good thing, though. Either way, Summerfest sure is good for people-watching.

I am going to see Tom Petty both nights. I will go see King Solomon (reggae) on Sunday, since one of my cousins works for the band. And other than that, I'll mostly check out some of the blues acts.

[the_idle_threat]

That's not always a good thing, though.

To a turgid high school lad, it's all good!

[Little Whiskey]

I'll be there next Saturday. Hey, FC maybe now you can make me one of your rockstar drinks?? which bar are you tending??

[MJZiggy]

LW, I thought you were on the wagon???

[FavreChild]

I thought you said I was supposed to be watching a race on Saturday? Or are you talking about *next* Saturday?

[Deputy Nutz]

I will show up at that shitty place when Johnny Cash gets on the Main Stage.

[Little Whiskey]

I thought you said I was supposed to be watching a race on Saturday? Or are you talking about *next* Saturday?

i will be attending NEXT sat, the 8

zig, i am no longer on the wagon. i have succumbed to my addiction and it is only a matter of time before it kills me. i have come to terms with that conclusion and have accepted my fate!!

Nutz, every year CASH plays the mainstage!! why do you think it cost $20 to get in to the damn thing, and $10 for a beer!!

[jack's smirking revenge]

Maybe Cash will be playing the midnight performance under the moonlight with Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain. I'd pay to see that.... Hook it up Whiskey.

tyler

[the_idle_threat]

Summerfest sure is good for people-watching.

People watching should be more interesting than usual this year ...

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=445170

[GoPackGo]

I love me some little people.

Here's some Summerfest news...

SATURDAY, July 1, 2006, 11:50 a.m.
By David Doege

45 arrested at Summerfest overnight
Police said they arrested 45 people on a variety of charges overnight at Summerfest.

The 45 were arrested on a total of 49 charges broken down by police as follows: underage drinking, 23; possession of a controlled substance, 8; disorderly conduct, 7; resisting or obstructing an officer, 4; outstanding warrants, 3; furnishing alcohol to a minor, 1; battery, 1; theft, 1; and "other," 1.
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I wish they would publish the # of tapped kegs from last night
I tell people(without really knowing 100% positive) that summerfest is the largest beer drinking party in the world

[Little Whiskey]

okay FC, i will be at summerfest tomorrow. you had better be ready with the Rockstar drink. watch for me, i'll be the guy with the beers in his hands!!

[the_idle_threat]

okay FC, i will be at summerfest tomorrow. you had better be ready with the Rockstar drink. watch for me, i'll be the guy with the beers in his hands!!

A beer in each hand at Summerfest? That would narrow it down to you and 3000 other guys ...

[FavreChild]

I love the two-fisted slobber.