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Ann Arbor Concert - Oct 7, 2006

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Does anybody have any information about the free OK Go/Pontiac Garage concert that is supposedly being held in the Pioneer High School parking lot this weekend? Like what time is the concert and do we need to secure tickets in advance or is it just a free outdoor show? That parking lot is normally used for game parking and this Saturday is the MSU/UofM game, so I'm wondering how in the heck the fans are going to get anywhere near the school on this particular date. I'm not really interested in watching MSU lose AGAIN after we lost homecoming, so I was only planning to drive to Ann Arbor to see some boys that I know will get the job done. But I do think that showing up at the right time and knowing where to park would be pretty essential to this mission. The Pontiac Garage Web site is as useless as ever -- no information on upcoming events -- just a bunch of car ads and free downloadable music from ages ago. At least they have OK Go music playing in the background.

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  • jedi_grrliejedi_grrlie
    As far as I know, the concert is free and it starts at 2:30 pm. I don't quite remember where I got that info, though....
  • rain7lookrain7look
    usually all of their Ann Arbor shows are 18+, so I'm happy it's all ages this time. And free. smile.gif
  • polo47cloverpolo47clover
    QUOTE (you_go_girl @ Oct 2 2006, 11:23 AM)
    That parking lot is normally used for game parking and this Saturday is the MSU/UofM game, so I'm wondering how in the heck the fans are going to get anywhere near the school on this particular date.


    No shit...I hadn't even thought of that. There's no way anyone can park anywhere near Pioneer on a game day, at least not without paying about $20 and possibly being stuck in a parking lot until after the game. Although the game's late (4:30pm), so if the show is early enough you might be able to make a deal with one of the people selling backyard parking, since they'll be able to resell your spot.

    Crazy that OK Go is playing in my high school parking lot. Sad that I won't be there. My boyfriend was going to go, but once he finds out it's a game day he'll probably want to steer clear.
  • julyrake7julyrake7
    QUOTE (you_go_girl @ Oct 2 2006, 10:23 AM)
    I'm not really interested in watching MSU lose AGAIN after we lost homecoming, so I was only planning to drive to Ann Arbor to see some boys that I know will get the job done.


    LOL! I thought the infamy of losing to Notre Dame after we kicked their asses up and down the field for three quarters was as bad as it would get this season but losing to Illinois? During homecoming? Aaarrgghghgh. I was sooooooo looking forward to seeing our boys in action and then watching the Spartans mop the floor with the Wolverines (yeah, I'm a dreamer) - oh well, seeing our boys in action is reason enuff to make the trip...
  • rain7lookrain7look
    Oh no . . . it's a game day?

    (I don't follow college football . . . )

    I don't mind walking. It's Ann Arbor, lots to do while walking about that town.
  • tyvekpilot69tyvekpilot69
    OK, I answered my own question -- or rather, I connected with the man who manages the Pioneer High parking, who was very helpful (thank you Tim!) Hope this information isn't too late to be useful to others.

    Apparently the concert starts at 1:30 p.m. on the school front lawn, no ticket required. The lot opens at 6 a.m. for parking, but usually fills up around noon on game days. Parking there is $30 (wow, that's more than usual, but at least it is cheaper than tickets would have been). Anwyay, there are plenty of cheaper parking options within walking distance. My boyfriend and I are planning to get there early and tailgate until the band plays, so if any OK Go fans wanna join us, bring your cooler and barge right in. Look for the tan Bonneville with homemade-looking OK Go banners. tongue.gif
  • atmpaper6atmpaper6
    QUOTE (you_go_girl @ Oct 6 2006, 11:49 AM)
    OK, I answered my own question -- or rather, I connected with the man who manages the Pioneer High parking, who was very helpful (thank you Tim!) Hope this information isn't too late to be useful to others.

    Apparently the concert starts at 1:30 p.m. on the school front lawn, no ticket required. The lot opens at 6 a.m. for parking, but usually fills up around noon on game days. Parking there is $30 (wow, that's more than usual, but at least it is cheaper than tickets would have been). Anwyay, there are plenty of cheaper parking options within walking distance. My boyfriend and I are planning to get there early and tailgate until the band plays, so if any OK Go fans wanna join us, bring your cooler and barge right in. Look for the tan Bonneville with homemade-looking OK Go banners. tongue.gif



    thank you so much...i've been trying to find some info on this forever. you rule. if you see a brown haired girl in a navy blue weakerthans hoodie, come give me a high five.

    *bridgette
  • julyrake7julyrake7
    QUOTE (you_go_girl @ Oct 2 2006, 10:23 AM)
    Does anybody have any information about the free OK Go/Pontiac Garage concert that is supposedly being held in the Pioneer High School parking lot this weekend?


    How about a shout out from someone who made it to the concert? Set list? Birthday celebration? Crowd reaction? Sartorial malfunctions? Inquiring minds want to know!
  • suit6lionsuit6lion
    The Ann Arbor concert was absolutely fantastic!! It was my first OK Go concert - but definitely not my last. They played for a little less than an hour and sang all the best songs (except for "You're So Damn Hot" - darn!) There was a fan meet and greet before the concert and all the guys signed my CD. Very nice.

    For the UofM/State game, a vendor was giving away these little soft footballs. When OK Go first walked onstage, people started tossing these footballs at them and I wondered if it was going to be distracting. But the guys (esp. Damian) had such a great time whipping them back at the audience. Damian even made his arms into a sideways hoop and asked people to throw the footballs through. He got totally PELTED with footballs and only ONE made it through the hoop!

    The best part was the "Million Ways" dance at the end. The footballs were flying at them by this time and the band was just lovin' it! They kept dancing, but also catching the footballs and throwing them back. They were so playful and seemed to be having such a great time themselves! I hope someone was videotaping and puts it on YouTube because it was hilarious!!
  • women60bananawomen60banana
    Hahaha, that's awesome! Glad you had such a great time. smile.gif
  • lamp4garliclamp4garlic
    Admittedly I'm not a big fan, but I've heard a few of their songs and I went to the concert. In all, it was pretty short and sweet concert that was a lot of fun. smile.gif

    I took some pictures and videos of some parts of the day with my crappy little cell phone, so if anyone wants to see my horrible visual skills, go ahead. wink.gif It was pretty sunny too, so the lighting was bad.

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  • women60bananawomen60banana
    "Some groups of Canadians brought over a ton of free mini footballs.."

    Sweet.
  • securetune4securetune4
    I wanted to chime in about the Ann Arbor appearance. It was great but I was sad that not a lot of actual fans were there. I think the reason was that it was the UM vs. MSU game which hampered a lot of people. It is a crazy scene and traffic really sucks. I hope the boys weren't offended by the size of the turnout. They handled the Ontario tourism mini football assault well.

    Anyway I have some photos to share. http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome...sVa&notag=1

    -Stass
  • securetune4securetune4
    ps

    I particularly enjoyed their rendition of ELO's "Don't bring me down" biggrin.gif
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