Velvet Revolver to play at DU Illinois Meetup Aug. 17

[Radical Activist]

ok ok...so they won't exactly be at the meetup itself. But, they will be at the same location on the same day, so its perfect for any fans.

Illinois DUers are having a meetup on Democrat Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Wednesday August 17.

Democrat Day is a tradition in Illinois politics that includes a rally with all the major Democratic office holders in the state. Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama have spoken there for the last two years and are sure to come back. Come to the DU meetup and join us for the big Democratic Rally.

Plus! You'll get to enjoy a State Fair unsurpassed by any the nation. Experience all the fun rides, farm animals, beauty queens, music, great food and anything else you can think of all in one crazy location. If you're from the Midwest and have never been, it is definitely worth the trip. People from other regions haven't been to a State Fair unless you've been to one in a major agricultural Midwestern state. They're something different here.

This is sure to be a lot of fun so come join us even if you're not from Illinois! PM me if you want more information.

[mopinko]

1. they were talking about dem day at the progressive social

at frankie z's. they are trying to get a group from chicago to go down and see if we can get some face time.

[Radical Activist]

2. We may make it a joint meetup.

I have a thread in the Illinois forum asking if people would like to do a joint meetup with the Chicago DNC meetup groups around lunch time, or if people want to do a separate DU meetup at a different time of day.

I think a joint meetup would be a lot of fun. It seems like more than a few of the DNC meetup/progressive social people are also DUers anyway. The DemNet folks like the idea of doing it together as well.

[mopinko]

3. it is a little far in the future for me

long term plans make me itch. but i am putting this on the calendar.

[Radical Activist]

4. Cool!

Let me know, or post on the other thread, if you have any feelings about the noon time joint-super meetup with the other groups or want to do something at a later time in the afternoon or evening or both.

[benny05]

8. It would be nice

So that Downstaters and Those around Chicago could meet and perhaps gain a better understanding of our perspectives (especially of recent events in the ledge). Did you say some other group was playing on the 18th at the fair?

Benny

[Radical Activist]

10. The 18th is George Thurogood & the Destroyers.

I saw him open for BB King once and he puts on a GREAT show. I'm going to that one. Tickets are very cheap.

[rppper]

11. just saw velvet revolver last month....good, good show.....

and yes, they play GNR and STP songs...lots of them...weiland came out dressed up as axl rose for the earthday birthday show in orlando...they did a mix of old zepplin numbers too that was incredible...well worth seeing...better hurry before one of them dies from a heroin OD...warning...slash has a big time gut going on...

[benny05]

12. is this a neo-grunge band?

I'm a little older and only remember the Velvet Underground...:-)

[Radical Activist]

14. I love velvet underground.

Velvet Revolver is the former lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots teamed up with the band from Guns and Roses, minus Axle Rose. If you don't know who those bands are...ummm...I guess its more neo-90's metal than neo-grunge.

[benny05]

15. Actually I know both of those bands

Thanks...that helps...:-)

[benny05]

13. I'd like to see Geo "Move 'Em Over" and his Destroyers

I missed him when he played at Stubbs BBQ in Lubbock, Texas in 1981. I didn't know he was playing until that day, and I was just getting back from the Gulf Coast.

Looks like I'll miss him again. :(

[Radical Activist]

5. The lounge is fast tonight.

[Radical Activist]

6. No more interst than that?

[More Than A Feeling]

7. Perhaps I can make it

In between interning for Representative Dan Lipinski and Concord Coalition, if possible.

[Radical Activist]

9. A bus will be coming from Chicago.

You should go. So should Lipinski for that matter. A lot of the Chicago pols come downstate for Dem Day at the fair. The old Mayor Daley always did.