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Post by oshoney on Sept 19, 2021 13:34:13 GMT -6
Bout to get in an Uber to Douglas now. Body Count->Thursday->Devo->Flips-> first 1/4-1/2 of Slipknot is my plan.
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Post by perdhapley on Sept 19, 2021 14:14:42 GMT -6
If I stay until flaming lips are done will the train scene still be a bitch? I’ve never listened to them so I really dont care if I miss them, just curious
Also I’m In a black gorillaz tee come say hi
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Post by carligula on Sept 19, 2021 15:38:55 GMT -6
Bout to get in an Uber to Douglas now. Body Count->Thursday->Devo->Flips-> first 1/4-1/2 of Slipknot is my plan. It's Douglass now. Get it right. |
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Post by mookie on Sept 19, 2021 15:41:01 GMT -6
If I stay until flaming lips are done will the train scene still be a bitch? I’ve never listened to them so I really dont care if I miss them, just curious Also I’m In a black gorillaz tee come say hi You'll be fine. If it is crowded, do what munki did and take the train going away from downtown to the stop past Kimble, then get on the next inbound train and you'll be fine |
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Sept 19, 2021 15:41:43 GMT -6
Bout to get in an Uber to Douglas now. Body Count->Thursday->Devo->Flips-> first 1/4-1/2 of Slipknot is my plan. It's Douglass now. Get it right. doug's ass park |
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Post by Pale Hose on Sept 19, 2021 16:18:05 GMT -6
I'm officially having lasagna for dinner. Send my regrets to Devo.
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Post by munkivelli on Sept 19, 2021 17:34:11 GMT -6
I'm officially having lasagna for dinner. Send my regrets to Devo. Devo sends their best by slaying fvcking ass right now. |
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Post by ixquit on Sept 19, 2021 18:04:06 GMT -6
Riding the pink line to Central Park on the 54/Cermak train and then hopping on the Loop train there worked well. The train still gets packed down the line, but you get to get on right away and sit down. I left the fest around 9:40, and got back to west loop by 10:30. I did like that they were yelling over the intercom for people not to push their way on to the trains because there was more trains right behind this one, but were they actually running addl trains last night? This is exactly what we did, sounds like we might have been on the same train even, lol |
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Post by ixquit on Sept 19, 2021 18:05:46 GMT -6
Definitely going to try and leave by around 9:30 again tonight.. seen Slipknot 3 times before , MGK doesn't do anything for me, so not gonna sweat having to close it down
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Post by perdhapley on Sept 19, 2021 18:49:27 GMT -6
Left after Devo, kinda glad I did because I can already tell it’s gonna take a minute
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Post by ten15 on Sept 19, 2021 19:00:25 GMT -6
Like imagine having 18 months to figure this out logistically and just….not doing it It's par for the course for Riotfest Most disorganized fest Least corporate fest, so maybe give them a break. Also Cta has a been a mess during COVID,so… |
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Post by concertgoer on Sept 19, 2021 19:14:57 GMT -6
It's par for the course for Riotfest Most disorganized fest Least corporate fest, so maybe give them a break. Also Cta has a been a mess during COVID,so… I don't think it's too much to ask for a festival to have more than one entrance and exit, working atms or drink vendors that that take credit cards in 2021. Pitchfork is an independent festival and they don't have those kind of issues. |
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Post by teekoh on Sept 19, 2021 19:28:26 GMT -6
I don’t know that I’d consider a Condé Nast subsidiary independent.
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Post by teekoh on Sept 19, 2021 19:29:06 GMT -6
But I would consider Riot Fest’s logistics to be lacking for its size.
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Post by Tweet on Sept 19, 2021 19:29:50 GMT -6
I know I don’t. Also I didn’t go today and I don’t particularly regret it
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Post by fivehole on Sept 19, 2021 19:35:16 GMT -6
Least corporate fest, so maybe give them a break. Also Cta has a been a mess during COVID,so… I don't think it's too much to ask for a festival to have more than one entrance and exit, working atms or drink vendors that that take credit cards in 2021. Pitchfork is an independent festival and they don't have those kind of issues. I get the feeling this one is beyond their control with multiple hospitals surrounding the park that complained loudly when they had the entrance in a different location. |
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Post by mookie on Sept 19, 2021 19:40:39 GMT -6
Least corporate fest, so maybe give them a break. Also Cta has a been a mess during COVID,so… I don't think it's too much to ask for a festival to have more than one entrance and exit, working atms or drink vendors that that take credit cards in 2021. Pitchfork is an independent festival and they don't have those kind of issues. Conde Nast would like a word |
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Post by Pale Hose on Sept 19, 2021 20:18:10 GMT -6
I don't think it's too much to ask for a festival to have more than one entrance and exit, working atms or drink vendors that that take credit cards in 2021. Pitchfork is an independent festival and they don't have those kind of issues. I get the feeling this one is beyond their control with multiple hospitals surrounding the park that complained loudly when they had the entrance in a different location. It's this. The secondary entrance off California was amazing that first year in Douglas. Two minute walk to the Pink Line. I know other people experienced problems but I was able to pay with a card for my drinks all day on Friday. I also didn't run into long lines when trying to enter, fill water, get beer, or use the bathroom. The food vendor lines continue to be an issue, but other than that I think they're doing the best they can logistically. They also give away a boatload of tickets every year. I'm pretty sure at this point most boarders go for free (I haven't paid since 2014), so I agree they deserve some slack. |
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Post by fivehole on Sept 19, 2021 20:32:21 GMT -6
The water line occasionally got (very) long but it moved pretty quickly. I do think having only one location for water is a bad move. I think the same is true for food (ignoring the carnival food vendors on the west side of the park). I also think a truck load of picnic tables would be really helpful.
I wasn't there for the end of the night but the new layout seemed to work much better during the day even though it is worse from a convenience standpoint.
And I got the opportunity to park on Albany just to the west of the park today and it was fucking glorious. Less than a 1/4 mile from entrance to climate controlled car.
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Post by oshoney on Sept 19, 2021 21:08:48 GMT -6
I’m as surprised as anyone to report that Slipknot fucking ruled tonight 🤘
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Post by mookie on Sept 19, 2021 21:29:35 GMT -6
I'm still really not happy about them splitting the main two stages. I'll chalk it up to them trying to keep people moving around instead of staying in one spot due to COVID. I really hope they go back to the old format.
But yeah, I never had to wait for a bathroom, the water line was extremely fast even with a ton of people in lines, and I definitely enjoyed the Beam and Monaco booths.
Probably the only way to fix the food lines is to add more options around the park. Get rid of the carnival games and put them there.
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Post by ten15 on Sept 19, 2021 21:37:29 GMT -6
I’m as surprised as anyone to report that Slipknot fucking ruled tonight 🤘 Was great seeing you again! |
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Post by rango420 on Sept 19, 2021 21:37:36 GMT -6
Home again in under an hour including 20 minute walk from the bus and stop at Taco Bell. Really fun weekend nice seeing a lot of you. Not allowed to be two fest weekends in a row anymore tho as a law. Slipknot rock.
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Post by fivehole on Sept 19, 2021 21:38:55 GMT -6
And not having the Riot Fest cocktail cups was a huge loss.
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Post by andrewvb on Sept 19, 2021 21:44:37 GMT -6
slipknot set was so sick, they have an overwhelming sound that rocks.
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Post by ferro_man on Sept 19, 2021 23:44:11 GMT -6
But I would consider Riot Fest’s logistics to be lacking for its size. Well... Considering on Tuesday, I tweeted the festival, Metra, and specifically the BNSF twitter accounts to ask them if thy were adding extra trains and making sure the train actually stopped at western for the festival and was told NO, Just to have Meta tweet me back on Wednesday at 4pm that they WERE in fact adding the extra train service they've added since the festival moved to Douglass Park... I'm going say yes, the logistics could be a little better |
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Post by wanny on Sept 20, 2021 7:08:34 GMT -6
Nice they played Nero Forte, that song slaps
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Post by krentist on Sept 20, 2021 9:22:43 GMT -6
had a great time yesterday. The highlight was the amount of free alcohol I was able to finesse. Flaming Lips honestly were pretty good! Devo and Slipknot both sick too. Best value for food, like every year, goes to the polish plate at dumpling house. Good to see everyone.
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Post by thebosma on Sept 20, 2021 9:32:17 GMT -6
Had a good weekend but someone remind me to never do a 3 day fest followed by a 4 day fest again
If you missed 3OH!3 you missed both the set of the weekend and also me knowing all the words. Glad ten15 was there with me and also was still willing to talk to me afterwards. I left after Devo because I wanted to go home and I work today but a great time all around
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Post by ten15 on Sept 20, 2021 9:44:56 GMT -6
Had a good weekend but someone remind me to never do a 3 day fest followed by a 4 day fest again If you missed 3OH!3 you missed both the set of the weekend and also me knowing all the words. Glad ten15 was there with me and also was still willing to talk to me afterwards. I left after Devo because I wanted to go home and I work today but a great time all around 3OH!3 hands <3 |
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