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MrPeske

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If you have a decent crew the music at 80/35 doesnt really matter (to me). I've gone pretty much every year, dig the 2 free stages, It was harder to sneak beer into those last year but its doable.

I volunteered at both 80/35 (VIP area) and Hinterland (grounds crew) & had a blast. I use 80/35 as a music learning experience. The camping of Hinterland takes it to another level that central Iowa doesnt really offer.

Hey quick question, what do you think about the 2 amphitheaters planned for DSM?, one in Water Works & the other at the old Riverview Park island? I dont see how both will survive so why not combine efforts...
 
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Hey quick question, what do you think about the 2 amphitheaters planned for DSM?, one in Water Works & the other at the old Riverview Park island? I dont see how both will survive so why not combine efforts...

I think it's great that they're turning Water Works Park into a more usable place. Right now it's just a space around the bike trail that you use to get somewhere else.

I hadn't heard about the amphitheater at the other location. Sounds like more of a nostalgia-driven project. Time will tell if the metro has grown enough to support two similar sized outdoor amphitheaters. They both appear to be planned to be family friendly, so I guess that helps.

I'd be a little concerned about accessibility with the Riverview Park location. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the article I read stated that the park is only accessible by trail. So how far away would people have to park and walk if they wanted to go? I know hoofing it isn't a big deal for most but it's a factor for some.
 
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Anyone make it to the Lucero and JakeLa Botz show? One of the best ones I have seen at Wooly’s, Lucero just kept playing.....
a couple additional coming up. Turnpike Troubadours At nitefall in April. American Aquarium and Cory Branan at Wooly’s in late May and POS at Vaudville Mews in early May.
 
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I missed out on tickets to Childish Gambino in September in Chicago, and I'm hella bummed. All of the resale stuff is marked up almost 100%.

Pretty positive I'm doing Lake Street Dive at Nitefall. I just saw Rev Horton Heat is going to be at Lefty's in August, and am pondering that one.
 

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Hot off the press.... Pixies July 3rd Hoyt Sherman!!! Why 80-35 could not pull them 3 days later is beyond me....
 
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I was too late. They are on stubhub for $300 right now. Darn.
I almost didn't buy them the day they went available (thanks to Post tweeting the pre-sale code). They sold out in less than a day. I've had multiple friends try to buy my ticket from me haha.
 

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Thus far for 2018:
Ryan Adams
David Byrne
Beck

Hoping to see:
The Decemberists
The National
 
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Hot off the press.... Pixies July 3rd Hoyt Sherman!!! Why 80-35 could not pull them 3 days later is beyond me....

Just got our tickets to Pixies!
 

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This is a great summer for concerts! So far I’ve got Jack White in Omaha, Pixies in Des Moines and the Pumpkins in Seattle.
 
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Anyone hitting of Montreal tonight?
 

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I have 4 lined up

Impractical Jokers-Not a band but a concert/show
Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly
Dirty Heads in Kansas City
Social Distortion

Was not in town for Hatebreed and Pennywise. Of course they picked the two nights in a row I was out of town. ugh
 

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Greta Van Fleet
Tame Impala
Nathaniel Ratliff & Night Sweats

Also seeing a live cover of the album Led Zeppelin II which should be neat