New Order live @ Aragon Ballroom - Chicago (USA) - 2005.05.03

Anyone suggesting a meet up venue for drinks before?  2 Lads from Manchester living in Minneapolis, flying in day of and staying over.  Any info on after gig scene would be appreciated.

You better believe it. It's New Order, in a theatre, walking distance from home and you need two support acts to justify the price. A few people on here might like a quiet word.

More bar tips appreciated.

waynescott wrote:

Can't believe I paid $118 for 2 tickets. I hope there are two or more opening acts to balance the cost or I may be selling my tix at the door.

Fook me, are you gonna go backstage and ask for a refund if they don't play for three hours as well? Ungrateful bastard. Some people are travelling from Kazahkstan just to see this, and you complain about having to cross the road?

Gay sports bar!?!?!?!?

oldmonkey wrote:

waynescott wrote:

Can't believe I paid $118 for 2 tickets. I hope there are two or more opening acts to balance the cost or I may be selling my tix at the door.

Fook me, are you gonna go backstage and ask for a refund if they don't play for three hours as well? Ungrateful bastard. Some people are travelling from Kazahkstan just to see this, and you complain about having to cross the road?

OldMonkey....he is probably referring to his second ticket....I thought the prices were a little steep as well...especially for a General Admission ticket....Although, I would have paid any price to see this band...luckily, money is not much of an issue for me like it was in high school or college...I am happy to spend any  amount to see the greatest band in the world perform!

Quit calling people names, oldmonkey...

Tix (if indeed a word) would surely be plural. The savings that waynescott makes by being able to walk to and from the venue make complaints about the ticket prices a tad hard to swallow. We'll avoid travel issues, hotel expense alone is making this concert expensive for a lot of people not least Americans. I am sure Old Monkey could have framed his insult in a more subtle way but I am equally sure the point would've been lost. No doubt there will be some complaints if they don't play a 3 hour set,there were in '93, God forbid they drop BM, TF, BLT.

Welcome waynescott more bar tips please and don't sell the tix!

Yeah, tickets are a bit steep but without inventing a time machine when else are you going to see NO in a venue smaller than a football stadium?

Regarding bar tips - I posted this in another thread:

Meeting up pre-gig? The Green Mill is only a couple blocks away but the drinks are a bit pricey. Beyond that there's really nothing in the neighborhood unless you fancy the sort of joint that just has an awning that says "BEER"...

Unless people feel pressed for time, I'd suggest something a bit farther south such as in Lincoln Park (near the Fullerton Red Line stop). There are tons more choices around there and the Red Lion pub would be nice for the UK'ers attending. From there, it's just a quick walk to the L (subway, although it's not a subway at that point, it's elevated) and a brief ride to Uptown where the gig is (Lawrence stop).

drew

The Krafty One wrote:

oldmonkey wrote:

waynescott wrote:

Can't believe I paid $118 for 2 tickets. I hope there are two or more opening acts to balance the cost or I may be selling my tix at the door.

Fook me, are you gonna go backstage and ask for a refund if they don't play for three hours as well? Ungrateful bastard. Some people are travelling from Kazahkstan just to see this, and you complain about having to cross the road?

OldMonkey....he is probably referring to his second ticket....I thought the prices were a little steep as well...especially for a General Admission ticket....Although, I would have paid any price to see this band...luckily, money is not much of an issue for me like it was in high school or college...I am happy to spend any  amount to see the greatest band in the world perform!

Quit calling people names, oldmonkey...

Not actually that Krafty, are you? ;) $118 for two tickets and no other fees is a real result. To put it in perspective, I have paid out $1300 for four of the summer gigs, and were it not for an ungrateful boss who is making me work, would be paying that again in flights alone just to get to the US shows.

Are you people out of your mind?  I paid $165.00 a ticket for U2 at United and paid more for Erasure tickets than New Order tickets at Chicago theatre.

I think the New Order tickets were very fairly priced.  Huge band at a small venue.  I think Depeche tickets 3 years ago was $60.

I've got to agree with another post I read here.  I think Billy will Jam with them.

I have never seen New Order play any longer than about 45-60 minutes by the way.  They didn't in '89 or '93.

For those of you who live in Chicago, or know the answer to this.  I am flying in from Baltimore. Which airport is the closest and do you have an idea of how far away from the airport the club is.   Thanks in advance.

Todd

Todd028 wrote:

For those of you who live in Chicago, or know the answer to this.  I am flying in from Baltimore. Which airport is the closest and do you have an idea of how far away from the airport the club is.   Thanks in advance.

Well, for starters are you going straight to the venue from the airport? That could determine which airport you choose as it's easier via public transportation to get there from Midway I would think (Orange Line to Loop, switch trains at Lake to Red Line subway and go North on Red Line and get off at Lawrence). Otherwise you're taking the Blue Line into the Loop from O'Hare and having to switch trains as well just to go back north-ish).

Neither airport would be considered just next door to the venue but from a purely distance standpoint O'Hare's closer. If you're cabbing it it'd be cheaper from O'Hare because it's simply closer (about a 30-min drive max, unless it's rush hour where you could be talking closer to an hour).

That being said, Southwest's cheap fares to Chicago from Baltimore go to Midway so your choice may have already been made...

drew

drugrep wrote:

Are you people out of your mind?  I paid $165.00 a ticket for U2 at United and paid more for Erasure tickets than New Order tickets at Chicago theatre.

I think the New Order tickets were very fairly priced.  Huge band at a small venue.  I think Depeche tickets 3 years ago was $60.

I've got to agree with another post I read here.  I think Billy will Jam with them.

I have never seen New Order play any longer than about 45-60 minutes by the way.  They didn't in '89 or '93.

The 89 show was around 75 minutes long, and the 93 show was about 65. In 85 at the Bismarck Theater they did 86 minutes, and the Aragon in 86 was 75 mins.

yes :) the Green Mill as its a few blocks west of the Aragon. This was also mentioned in another post by someone else. They open at noon.

and after, still awaiting for final aproval for the neworderonline.com after party at neo. 21 and over. no cover. open till 4am.

2 great internet sources for things to do in Chicago:

http://www.metromix.com

and it's actually a newspaper, but the on-line site is helpful:

http://www.chicagoreader.com

i think someone mentioned this. Ohare is closer to the Aragon. Midway is way the hell south. From Midway to the Aragon, it will be about 50 minutes to an hour in rush hour. My fiance works a few miles west of Midway and she can get back up north in 40 minutes with no traffic.

Ohare is about 30-40 minutes to the Aragon because you have to get off at Lawrence and head east with stop and go traffic and rush hour will add to that but there are short cuts you can take to cut time.

Cheers, drugrep, the other day I had the astute frame of mind to make the Corgan connection. Of course he'd hop up there. And I also agree about the prices. Stop whining. These prices are just fine, and in terms of New Order they're a blessing. I'm just happy to be done with finals by then. Probably taking the El. You don't think the set will be long? I can't imagine them passing up BLT, BM, or TF. Would love to hear Here To Stay since it's fresh in our minds, and would love to hear some kind of side project's material although I know thats a stretch. See everyone there!

drugrep wrote:

Are you people out of your mind?  I paid $165.00 a ticket for U2  at United and paid more for Erasure tickets than New Order tickets at Chicago theatre.

I think the New Order tickets were very fairly priced.  Huge band at a small venue.  I think Depeche tickets 3 years ago was $60.

I've got to agree with another post I read here.  I think Billy will Jam with them.

I have never seen New Order play any longer than about 45-60 minutes by the way.  They didn't in '89 or '93.

Thanks a lot Drew.  At this point, I'm not really sure what I'm doing.  A lot has to do with the New York show on May 5th which is by far closer to Baltimore.  I appreciate the info.  Very helpful.

Todd

Check out the Chicago Transit website for train maps and trip planning tools

http://transitchicago.com/

Okay, I stand corrected on their concert lengths, but those are still pretty short.

Thanks for the update guys.  Green Mill is like a chain restaurnat right?  Are there any "bar" bars around the venue, or a short cab ride, etc away?  Not familiar with Chicago at all, really, though have been to a plce north of downtown called Sedgwick's which I believe is on Sedgwick and something, was a good crowd there.  Anyone reading this familiar with this place - and if so how far from the Aragon?

On another note, been fun to read everyone's various thoughts and opinions spanning the last 20 plus years or so.  Now in my 30's, look back with extremely fond memories of afternoons/nights down Oldham Street in Dry, and then a quick jaunt over to the Hac, remembering what a big deal it was to run into the various members of the Factory gang.  Also, MP keeping the masses entertained, seeing ACR regularly, and Rob Gretton's - Rob's Records opening - a great night!  Then stop in Rusholme for a curry on the way home.  What a scene!  Good times, great memories.  All good things have a shelf life.

Looking forward to having a good night in Chicago.

| Had this on another string also:<br><br><br>Thanks for the update guys.  Green Mill is like a chain restaurant right?  Are there any "bar" bars around the venue, or a short cab ride, etc away?  Not familiar with Chicago at all, really, though have been to a plce north of downtown called Sedgwick's which I believe is on Sedgwick and something, was a good crowd there.  Anyone reading this familiar with this place - and if so how far from the Aragon?<br><br><br>On another note, been fun to read everyone's various thoughts and opinions spanning the last 20 plus years or so.  Now in my 30's, look back with extremely fond memories of afternoons/nights down Oldham Street in Dry, and then a quick jaunt over to the Hac, remembering what a big deal it was to run into the various members of the Factory gang.  Also, MP keeping the masses entertained, seeing ACR regularly, and Rob Gretton's - Rob's Records opening - a great night!  Then stop in Rusholme for a curry on the way home.  What a scene!  Good times, great memories.  All good things have a shelf life.<br><br><br>Looking forward to having a good night in Chicago. | | --- |

green mill is a cozy jazz lounge. drinks are a little above what they should be price wise, but its right by the aragon. hope you have a great time and can meet some of us @ the green mill before the show and neo afterwards.

Gay sports bar?

What sports are considered gay then?

I'll start. Rugby is defo gay.

Cock fighting?

Crew is a gay owned and operated bar/restaurant with an emphasis on live sports broadcasts, sports played primarily by straight guys; e.g., football, basketball, baseball. Hip music is often played in the background while dozens of screens broadcast different sports. It is the nicest and newest bar in the immediate area of the Aragaon. You must be 21 and over and like all Chicago bars that ID at the door: no ID or passport, no entry.

Americans......

You're looking for "value for money"? At a New Order gig???

You dozy fuckers..........