Shoutbox

• wextigers

  i loved it. i loved getting completely soaked afterwards too.

  Juli 2007

• PapaFunkle

  Damn you summer school! *Shakes fist* I can't believe I missed it >_< Gah I completely forgot v_v

  Juli 2007

• BurgundyHovel

  Did ANYONE tape this thing? Seriously.

  Juli 2007

• eelharas

  this show was completely amazing! although I did get mildly drizzled on and it was really sticky since I staked out a spot for 4 hours it was the best free show I've ever been to, the orchestra and the Decemberist's dramatic antics were perfect! me and my friend did get carried away a bit by dressing like pirates though

  Juli 2007

• CombustionIsHot

  I got lawn space, got semi-wet, and thought strangers were fun......

  Juli 2007

• UCHalcyon

  Ever hear the joke about the hipster who walks into a bar and says, I can't drink at this bar; it's full of hipsters! Seriously, you knew what you were getting yourself into coming to this show. I sure wish people would never use that word again. I had forgotten how good the Tain was. I had goosebumps just up and down my arms. What-a-show!

  Juli 2007

• hootuckeye

  Rolling thunder + The Tain + Orchestra = AWESOME As the older woman behind me observed, It's like watching a play!

  Juli 2007

• LLHman

  The encore was great when we all pushed up to the stage, I was like two feet away. The thunder was perfect.

  Juli 2007

• uniko509

  Too many hipsters, too humid, and rainy.

  Juli 2007

• ungrantedxwish

  Dancing dudes, if you read this: you were fantastic.

  Juli 2007

• LoveYouSomeEric

  *sigh* I wish I could have stuck around in Chicago long enough this week to check this out.

  Juli 2007

• HawksteinPLUS

  kinda wet.

  Juli 2007

• scooterpunk1

  that was an amazing show, 16 military wives was amazing! so damn sweaty though...

  Juli 2007

• trueblue128

  breathtaking...shiver!!! Damn it was icy out. But totally worth it. Ahh. :) Can't wait for Lolla!

  Juli 2007

• Flash5

  The orhestra part was a little disappointing. The encore was amazing though. The storm was perfect for The Mariner's Revenge Song.

  Juli 2007

• avalanche_

  This was so much fun. The Tain was especially amazing. I think all the old people in the front were kind of digging them too.

  Juli 2007

• ANGELofHELL

  That was pretty fucking epic.

  Juli 2007

• m_letten

  amazing...

  Juli 2007

• susanaface

  The encore was incredible.

  Juli 2007

• criminalpiece

  The rain was perfect.

  Juli 2007

• fizzzee

  There was a little light rain and lightning, but it didn't rain hard until after the show was over. It's pouring buckets now (9 pm).

  Juli 2007

• FlowerOfSilver

  holy hell i feel bad for you guys getting stormed on!!!

  Juli 2007

• HawksteinPLUS

  goddamn, i wish I could get there earlier than 7. :(

  Juli 2007

• criminalpiece

  I'm going at noon. Someone save me a seat if it's already crowded.

  Juli 2007

• nibbleyourears

  It wouldn't be cancelled or anything silly like that because of rain, right?

  Juli 2007

• trueblue128

  i'm camping out and arriving at 10. Haha. It's going to be stellar.

  Juli 2007

• Chetyre

  Damn, if the concert ends at 8:30 I won't be able to catch my train out of town...

  Juli 2007

• HeLaughed

  It might rain. Actually, it probably will. :'(

  Juli 2007

• ChudleyCannons

  I'm going to be there at 10:30 am hopefully. 11 am at the latest. I'm so excited. I'm bringing a deck of cards.

  Juli 2007

• DuPageRenegade

  Concert ends at 8:30pm http://www.metrarail.com/ should help you plan your escape.

  Juli 2007

• tayter

  i'm going to be there by 10am.

  Juli 2007

• HawksteinPLUS

  jesus, july is fucking epic

  Juli 2007

• Chetyre

  This may sound like an odd question, but does anyone know about how long the concert would last? I need to see if I'd be able to catch a train out of town.

  Juli 2007

• LAREN

  yup, first come first served...capacity is over 10,000, but i can easily see that number being surpassed.

  Juli 2007

• MP77

  I can't wait for this show. Is it fair to assume it's first come, first serve in terms of getting in?

  Juli 2007

• laurenrad

  Did i mention how much i can't stand the fact that they have with Chicago Symphony Orchestra on their myspace? It's completely misleading, I wish they would fix it and change it to Grant Park. There is a difference! ;[

  Juni 2007

• dropkicksam

  someone probably found this already, but here is their setlist: The Crane Wife 1 & 2 The Infanta We Both Go Down Together The Bagman's Gambit Odalisque The Perfect Crime #2 Los Angeles I'm Yours The Tain O Valencia! I Was Meant for the Stage 16 Military Wives The Mariner's Revenge Song (Source: http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/schedule.shtml )

  Juni 2007

• LAREN

  Since Metro (www.metrochicago.com) is putting on the event, you should check their website/blog as the date gets closer. It's a safe bet that they have some sort of contest or giveaway up their sleeves.

  Juni 2007

• mdoherty2005

  Basically all of the events held in Millennium Park are free (at least lawn seats anyway) save for the ones held in the Harris Theater... However I wonder how you score the pavillion seating???

  Juni 2007

• laurenrad

  Booked my flight tickets, i'm coming from south florida!

  Juni 2007

• ungrantedxwish

  Thank God for Last.fm or I would have never heard about this until probably the day after.

  Mai 2007

• PapaFunkle

  See you guys there! If you see a white kid with long blonde hair, that's me :D

  Mai 2007

• mattd5656

  Grant Park is were the Chicago Symphony play at times in the summer!

  Mai 2007

• smartarse

  ROAD TRIP!

  Mai 2007

• daydreamer5902

  i have to go to this. i'll make someone take me :)

  Mai 2007

• ChudleyCannons

  The lawn seats are free. And I have no idea how you would end up with a ticket to the pavilion part, which is a paid location. But even still. Can't say no!

  Mai 2007

• just1idiot

  Shit. Price is right.

  Mai 2007

• Soul Jah

  I am not even a huge decemberists fan, but this is going to be fun!

  Mai 2007

• nothingham

  PLEASE!! someone record this!!

  Mai 2007

• trueblue128

  ohh man. this is destined to be awesome!!!

  Mai 2007