OT: Anyone going/gone to Outside Lands?

by I'm_a_Man on Aug 29, 2009 12:36 PM PDT

I'm going to the Outside Lands Festival on Sunday. Anyone else going this weekend? If you've been there before, are there any pearls of wisdom you could share with a first time participant? I've been told not to drive because there is absolutely no parking, but what else should I know about? If you are going, who are you most looking forward to seeing? I'm hoping to see The Dead Weather, The Avett Brothers, at least part of the Modest Mouse performance, MIA, and of course, The D.

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GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

(I live 2 blocks away)

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by Mayor of 311 on Aug 29, 2009 12:48 PM PDT reply actions

Me too. It's terrible.

by giants92388 on Aug 29, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Dont park in my cousins driveway

she’ll tow your ass

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 29, 2009 1:00 PM PDT reply actions

I’ll keep that in mind. Actually, I’m not driving so that won’t be a problem.

Sometimes, there's a man...well, he's the man for his time and place.

by I'm_a_Man on Aug 29, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I was going to, but...

outdoor festivals aren’t my thing even in comfortable weather. TODAY …

I was interested in seeing Ryan Bingham and his Dead Horses today, and while at it check out Conor Oberst and Jason Mraz and Dave, but decided the discomfort wasn’t worth the auditory experience.

Tomorrow seems like a much nicer day for you, though.

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by shanghaijim on Aug 29, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions

I’m interested in going to an outside LAN festival

by jctGamer on Aug 29, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions

I went outside once.

The sun burned my eyes, so I quickly retreated back to my mother’s basement.

VAE PVTO DEVS FIO

by Bhaakon on Aug 29, 2009 2:16 PM PDT reply actions

I went yesterday (Friday), and I’m going tomorrow as well. The parking situation is horrible, but public transportation is worse. Good luck getting on a MUNI bus/train within 2 hours of the show letting out, and we could only get through to one cab company without getting the “all circuits are busy” thing (only to discover that there was an hour wait to get a cab). I highly recommend finding a friend who will let you crash, or a bar/restaurant where you can relax and wait out the crowds.

All that being said, the concert itself was awesome, and I can’t wait to go back tomorrow. If you’re into the hip-hop, I highly recommend Atmosphere at 2:15.

by dmunk on Aug 29, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, I was thinking about trying to see Atmosphere as well.

Sometimes, there's a man...well, he's the man for his time and place.

by I'm_a_Man on Aug 29, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Where are they performing??!

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 29, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions

At the Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park. If you mean at what stage I’m not sure. There are like 5 or 6 different stages. All the information is on the website.

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by I'm_a_Man on Aug 29, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

a couple of things....

1. DONT FORGET ABOUT ATMOSPHERE IN THE CONCERT!!! they’re pure awesome compared to what this rap crap that they’re playing on the radio today…..ACTUAL LYRICS OTHER THAN SMACKING HOES AND GETTING MONEY

2. ADVIL! AND HELL OF ALOT OF IT! you’ll be half dead by the end of the concert

by Fila429 on Aug 29, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

What if I like songs about smacking hoes and getting money?

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by Karlifornia on Aug 29, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

then

you should be happy the NFL will be kicking off its season, filling the sports segments of newscasts with criminal law and procedure jargon.

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by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2009 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions

Live broadcast

For those of you that want something to watch/listen to during the game

http://www.youtube.com/outsidelands

by m34josh on Aug 29, 2009 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

when will it start showing?

thanks for the link

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 29, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions

It was showing up for me when I tried it

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by groug on Aug 29, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Works for me right now, although it looks like an act just finished. Schedule on the right hand side says 5:40 for the next group

by m34josh on Aug 29, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Booyah!

Stream works great, and Zito’s dealing a shutout on a televised home game.

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by achiappanza on Aug 29, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Looks like just main stage?

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by shanghaijim on Aug 29, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Just got back, went yesterday as well and will be going tomorrow. Excited for those mentioned except Tenacious D, plus Atmosphere and Band of Horses. Weather has been crazy good, especially for this neighborhood (I live near the park). Wear comfortable walking shoes and leave early to avoid all the crazy MUNI-fail that happens afterwards. If you don’t want to leave early, head to a bar afterwards and wait it out. Underdogs on 19th and Irving is pretty good and they have good Mexican food there. It’s owned by Nick from Nick’s Crispy Tacos on Polk.

by AngelWillSaveUs on Aug 29, 2009 9:06 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks for the info.

Sometimes, there's a man...well, he's the man for his time and place.

by I'm_a_Man on Aug 29, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

The coordinates to Earth!

OMG Dave and Robert Randolph are doing All Along the Watchtower right now on the streaming site

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Long ago they came west over the mountains, and I have rooted for them years uncounted; and together through many ages of this world we have fought the long defeat.

by shanghaijim on Aug 29, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions

Damn, missed that part. Saw them a few years ago when RR was opening for DMB. Wasn’t too familiar with RR before they announced the tour, but it was an awesome performance.

by m34josh on Aug 30, 2009 5:34 AM PDT up reply actions

I went today

It was pretty awesome. Liquids are in high demand, though.

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by beat_la_25 on Aug 30, 2009 1:34 AM PDT reply actions

Last year’s lineup was so much better.

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, tearing up Scottsdale, and has been alive long enough to see the Warriors make the playoffs once.

by BrianBokake on Aug 30, 2009 10:20 AM PDT reply actions

I agree. There is also a huge festival in the UK over the same three days. I am sure it hurt the bookings for both. Check out the lineup for the “Leeds Festival” Lots of groups I would’ve liked to see here

by m34josh on Aug 30, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions