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Post by miracle on Jun 9, 2015 18:00:31 GMT -5
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Post by raeni on Jul 7, 2015 13:35:03 GMT -5
I don't know the venue, but I have heard the date is Oct. 3rd. There's some kind of announcement party tonight, I think, so I'm hoping all the details will be available then.
Is anyone going to this? I'm really hoping to go.
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Post by cameron4321 on Jul 7, 2015 15:05:48 GMT -5
I'm going...already got a ticket. I live in Ballard, so yeah, this one is a no brainer! Drinks before the show?
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Post by spentbullets on Jul 7, 2015 20:09:37 GMT -5
The real question is would he play the outdoor stage or at the tiny Tractor or Sunset? I vote for the Tractor
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Post by raeni on Jul 8, 2015 14:03:20 GMT -5
Still doesn't say on the Macefield site where it will be.
But yes, anyone going should definitely meet up before the show! I'm just trying to get my travel plans finalized...
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Post by raeni on Aug 19, 2015 14:53:03 GMT -5
Looks like the actual schedule is up: macefieldmusicfestival.com/schedule/Does anyone know where the 'mainstage' actually is located? I am definitely going, got my plane tickets already! |
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Post by ch3no2 on Aug 19, 2015 20:18:01 GMT -5
At the Ballard Seafood Fest last month they had an outdoor stage on Ballard Ave at 22nd, about a block south of the Sunset. The streets cross at an angle so the intersection takes up a fairly large area, plus it's adjacent to a small park. That seemed to work well; there was room for a lot of people and the sight lines were pretty good. I wouldn't be surprised if they're using the same configuration for this.
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Post by raeni on Aug 19, 2015 22:06:45 GMT -5
I wouldn't be surprised if they're using the same configuration for this. Sounds good! Are you going to make it? Jen is coming too! |
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Post by Grumpella on Aug 19, 2015 22:54:49 GMT -5
OW meet-up! I still need to buy a ticket, but I'll be there, holding down the fort and praying I pick a quiet spot with minimal drunkie chicks and sing-alongs.
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Post by ch3no2 on Aug 20, 2015 1:15:11 GMT -5
Sounds good! Are you going to make it? Jen is coming too! I'll be there! Looking forward to seeing you and Jen (and maybe more folks from the old days?) and hopefully meeting some new people. |
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Post by moorfiend on Aug 26, 2015 20:32:35 GMT -5
I'm so excited that Ayron Jones is playing right before Mark. I saw Ayron play a last minute free jam session at Watershed Pub in Northgate recently and it was a mind blowing set. The dude can play a mean guitar so do yourself a favor and don't miss his set.
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Post by ch3no2 on Aug 28, 2015 20:19:27 GMT -5
I'm so excited that Ayron Jones is playing right before Mark. I saw Ayron play a last minute free jam session at Watershed Pub in Northgate recently and it was a mind blowing set. The dude can play a mean guitar so do yourself a favor and don't miss his set. I'll second that. I saw Ayron at a free show in West Seattle last week and really enjoyed it. The music is pretty much straight-ahead rock descended from the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, but the man does indeed play a mean guitar and he and his band put on an entertaining show. I'm also looking forward to seeing Girl Trouble later that night. They've been together 30 years and still sound as good as ever. It's always a treat to see them. |
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Post by Grumpella on Sept 27, 2015 23:11:49 GMT -5
Any plans for a formal meet-up? I was thinking of hitting the area kind of early and wandering around, catching a very late lunch/early dinner then hanging out at the Main Stage. Ya'll probably know by now that I'll of course be taping. Maps should be posted soon for the festival itself and there's LOTS of eats and shops in the area - probably all of which will be slammed.
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Post by raeni on Sept 28, 2015 14:01:31 GMT -5
I'd love to meet up with everyone, but I wouldn't know what place to pick. I'm not sure exactly when my friend and I will arrive in Ballard, but if someone names a place and time, I will do my best to get there!
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Post by cameron4321 on Sept 28, 2015 23:12:38 GMT -5
My friend owns a small pub in the heart of Ballard called the Ballard Station Public House. It is just a small pub with beer, wine and liquor, but it is walking distance to "all things Ballard". That's my vote!
Ballard Station Public House
theballardstation.com
2236 Nw Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 · 7.16 mi
(206) 397-4102
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Post by cameron4321 on Sept 28, 2015 23:14:39 GMT -5
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Post by moorfiend on Sept 29, 2015 0:06:56 GMT -5
The wife and I will be hitting up some of Ballard's finest breweries and tap houses before Ayron and Mark play. Have fun everyone!
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Post by ch3no2 on Sept 30, 2015 1:53:27 GMT -5
My friend owns a small pub in the heart of Ballard called the Ballard Station Public House. It is just a small pub with beer, wine and liquor, but it is walking distance to "all things Ballard". That's my vote! Ballard Station Public House theballardstation.com 2236 Nw Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 · 7.16 mi (206) 397-4102 I think that's what used to be the Ballard Ave Pub; I made the sign for that place (a bigger version of the Ballard Ave street sign) but never went there and it didn't last long. I would definitely be up for checking it out in its current incarnation. I will almost certainly be stopping by Reuben's Brews at least once during the weekend, and probably the Noble Fir if it isn't too crowded. Otherwise, I'll be hanging with Raeni when Mark plays and will probably meet some of you then. |
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Post by raeni on Sept 30, 2015 10:49:56 GMT -5
This place sounds fine to me, when do people want to meet? I'm unfamiliar with the festival so don't know if we have to be there at doors opening, or is it a more casual affair?
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Post by Grumpella on Sept 30, 2015 21:39:48 GMT -5
I've not been there, but the mainstage is outdoors and I think it's just an area that's cordoned off, not a formal "venue" at all. I need to grab a copy of the local rag, The Stranger, their website puts the mainstage in Downtown, and that is not right. I was figuring I'd pick a spot during the act before and work my way forward to have a good spot for Lanegan. I and I'm sure others will post more info as we find it for anyone travelling for the show.
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Post by SheBangsTheTrums on Oct 1, 2015 20:59:00 GMT -5
Grumpella and/or anyone else going to Macefield: can someone find out what the song is in Bloodline and any other juicy titbits everyone wants to know (am not up with the current list of q's)  ? thanks in advance and I hope you all enjoy the gig and the weather is nice and everything is sunshine and lollipops:) cheers
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Post by Grumpella on Oct 1, 2015 22:57:25 GMT -5
Sunshine and lollipops. Mark Lanegan. Sunshine. And. Lollipops. Now I have such images in my head, of Mark doing Shirley Temple-esque numbers, dancing giant lollipops and all. Thank you, Trumsy. Fuck Bloodline, I am going to tell Mark about sunshine and lollipops, crazy Aussies and even crazier Texans!
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Post by Grumpella on Oct 1, 2015 23:21:05 GMT -5
And now I made a map, based on the shitty map in the Stranger and Google, using my very impressive MS Paint skills. The Main Stage looks to be in a parking lot, which is about what I'd figured it would be.  There are a shitload of eats and bars in this area. Not exaggerating. |
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Post by ch3no2 on Oct 2, 2015 15:59:46 GMT -5
Hmm, a parking lot. I guess that will do. They must not have been able to close Ballard Ave., which is weird because it will be closed for the Sunday farmer's market anyway.
I'm heading down there tonight to see Full Toilet, which apparently is a punk band with Fastbacks/Young Fresh Fellows guitarist Kurt Bloch as the singer; the band also includes Troy Nelson from the Young Evils and KEXP. Also hoping to check out Grace Love and the True Loves.
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Post by raeni on Oct 2, 2015 21:41:32 GMT -5
Ok, here's the plan: ch3no2, Jen, and I willbe at the main box office at 20th and Ballard around 5pm to get our wristbands. From there we'll pick an eating or drinking place to hang for a while. I'd love to meet up with anyone who can make it, so come meet us there at 5!
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? thanks in advance and I hope you all enjoy the gig and the weather is nice and everything is sunshine and lollipops:) cheers 