A friend of mine and I just learned that we will be able to make it to wintergrass after all. We
are first timers.

Internet searching only helps so much if I am exploring a part of the world I've never been.
So I thought I'd throw this question out to those of you with more knowledge.

I called the LaQuinta and have only gotten a voice mail, where I left a message but have net
yet received a return call.

Are there any other hotels, close to wintergrass, that anyone would particularly recommend,
or strongly suggest not choosing, in the area? I'm not just referring to the hotel itself but to
its location in relation to the music venues.

I am considering the best western. Any thoughts on that hotel?

Thanks.

Jacqui

Short notice I know but a great opportunity!

Tacoma WA starting Tuesday Feb. 19th. All academy classes taught by
members of the Infamous Stringduster....the Festival lineup is amazing!

Check it out: http://www.acousticsound.org/

I bought an academy pass for the mandolin session and a 3 day festival
pass for $440. The academy pass can be transferred to any instrument. I
will sell for a reduced rate.

Our old girl(retriever mix) has cancer and is going downhill fast and I
cannot make the festival.

I would like to sell my ticket so if you are interested, give a call!

Thanks! Breece
505-660-8948

A friend of mine and I just learned that we will be able to make it to
wintergrass after all. We
are first timers.

Internet searching only helps so much if I am exploring a part of the world I've
never been.
So I thought I'd throw this question out to those of you with more knowledge.

I called the LaQuinta and have only gotten a voice mail, where I left a message
but have net
yet received a return call.

Are there any other hotels, close to wintergrass, that anyone would particularly
recommend,
or strongly suggest not choosing, in the area? I'm not just referring to the
hotel itself but to
its location in relation to the music venues.

I am considering the best western. Any thoughts on that hotel?

Thanks.

Jacqui

You're right, but there is a bus that leaves at 4:20am.  I suppose it just
depends on how
much jamming you're planning to do.
You could also try rideshare on Craig's list. That is often a good source of
transportation
at odd times. It's also an ok place to look for cheap lodging.

Patrice
--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "patriceo1" <patriceo1@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Mark:
> Route 594 on Sound Transit runs all night long.  Here's a link to
> their schedule pages. You can catch the bus right at the Tacoma Dome
> Station, which is also where you pick up the free LINK to the hotel.
> Late at night, after the LINK stops running our festival shuttle will
> take you to the Dome Station.
>
> Hope that helps,
> Patrice
>
> http://www.soundtransit.org/x7262.xml
>
> --- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "marksman_35" <marksman_35@> wrote:
> >
> > I'm staying in Seattle at a hostel and I seem to have hit a wall in the
> > public transportation system... nothing runs after like eight o'clock!
> > If anyone wants to split a room at the Econolodge in Tacoma or wouldn't
> > mind carpooling to Seattle or maybe knows a transporation secret I'd
> > love to hear from you.
> >
>

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "patriceo1" <patriceo1@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Mark:
> Route 594 on Sound Transit runs all night long.  Here's a link to
> their schedule pages. You can catch the bus right at the Tacoma Dome
> Station, which is also where you pick up the free LINK to the hotel.
> Late at night, after the LINK stops running our festival shuttle will
> take you to the Dome Station.
>
> Hope that helps,
> Patrice
>
> http://www.soundtransit.org/x7262.xml
>

Patrice,
The schedule on the Sound Transit page for the 594 says the last one
leaves for Seattle from the Tacoma Dome stop at 10:23 pm...where is
this all-night route? It could be my saving grace!

Hi Mark:
Route 594 on Sound Transit runs all night long.  Here's a link to
their schedule pages. You can catch the bus right at the Tacoma Dome
Station, which is also where you pick up the free LINK to the hotel.
Late at night, after the LINK stops running our festival shuttle will
take you to the Dome Station.

Hope that helps,
Patrice

http://www.soundtransit.org/x7262.xml

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "marksman_35" <marksman_35@...> wrote:
>
> I'm staying in Seattle at a hostel and I seem to have hit a wall in the
> public transportation system... nothing runs after like eight o'clock!
> If anyone wants to split a room at the Econolodge in Tacoma or wouldn't
> mind carpooling to Seattle or maybe knows a transporation secret I'd
> love to hear from you.
>

I'm staying in Seattle at a hostel and I seem to have hit a wall in the
public transportation system... nothing runs after like eight o'clock!
If anyone wants to split a room at the Econolodge in Tacoma or wouldn't
mind carpooling to Seattle or maybe knows a transporation secret I'd
love to hear from you.

There are no workshops scheduled for those times. They may fill up
with something, but at this point, those time slots are empty.
Patrice

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "rabbitja2001" <rabbitja@...> wrote:
>
> The wintergrass schedule show workshops at the Varsity Grille at 1:45,
> 2:45 and 3:45, but they are not on the workshop schedule.  Does anybody
> know what those workshops are?
>

Hi Jen:
We just signed on the Ebony Hillbillies to fill the slots opened up by
the Carolina Chocolate Drops. We think everyone will LOVE this band.
They are the real deal, from New York and cal themselves the 'last
black stringband in America'.  Very cool.
As for late night rides, the firefighters will take people right to
their cars if parked at the Tacoma Dome station, which is where you
park (for free) to ride the LINK (also free).  Econolodge will have a
limited shuttle service. Taxis are always available. They pretty much
stay lined up outside the hotel all year long.

Patrice

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "jayfuller7" <jayfuller7@...> wrote:
>
> First off, I am super bummed about the Carolina Chocolate Drops, but
> I'm sure we'll whip up another awesome artist in time! :)  Anyone know
> about taxis late night?  The bus stops running to my hotel (Econolodge
> in Fife) at around 11:30, and save for Thursday, there's no way I am
> leaving downtown Tacoma before that time.  Do they have taxis cued up
> after the last shows get out? Any thoughts would be lovely. thanks!
>
> Jen
>

First off, I am super bummed about the Carolina Chocolate Drops, but
I'm sure we'll whip up another awesome artist in time! :)  Anyone know
about taxis late night?  The bus stops running to my hotel (Econolodge
in Fife) at around 11:30, and save for Thursday, there's no way I am
leaving downtown Tacoma before that time.  Do they have taxis cued up
after the last shows get out? Any thoughts would be lovely. thanks!

Jen

The wintergrass schedule show workshops at the Varsity Grille at 1:45,
2:45 and 3:45, but they are not on the workshop schedule.  Does anybody
know what those workshops are?

My ride had to bail on me, is there anyone driving down from Seattle
and back on Friday? I want to be there no later than 6 and leave no
earlier than the end of the Punch Brothers set, and ideally I'd like
to stay for the Trampled By Turtles set as well. I'm happy to pitch in
for gas; heck, I'll even bake cookies!

If you can give me a ride one way or another, let me know!
Sarah, 206-290-4787 or thegirl@...

Hey there - I'm a Wintergrass volunteer that does not drive and lives
in Seattle.  I'm hoping for rides on:

Thursday - following the 10PM Carolina Chocolate Drops set.
Friday - following the Midnight Trampled by Turtles set
Saturday - following the 11PM Seldom Scene set, or possibly the
midnight Duhks set.

Call Ben @ 206.228.2917 if ya can help!

hi, its crazy dog from the kidz room! i have a room @ the la quinta,
which is on the shuttle route. its $125 + tax per night( i think $425
total)thurs, fri, & sat--checking out sun morn. IF U TRIED 2 CONTACT ME
EARLIER, :( I LOST MY E-MAILS...SOOO SORRY, PLEASE TRY AGAIN!
541 926-8616
e-mail: deangau69@... or cdogintransit@...

I'm playing sets with the Alhambra Valley Band at Wintergrass this year
(yay!).

But I'm traveling to Tacoma from Northern California, so I can't bring
my standup bass.  Wintergrass says they'll be able to provide a bass
for me for my shows, but they have a pretty limited number of basses
for traveling musicians, so getting one of them for "during the day"
rehearsals may be a challenge.

Any locals willing to loan a bass for an hour or two on Friday and
Saturday, actual time "to be determined"?

Bruce Campbell
Alhmabra Valley Band

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "breecer24" <breece.robertson@...>
wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of anyone looking to rent a room cheaper than the
cost
> of hotels in the area? I am also looking to be close to downtown so I
> don't have to rent a car? I'm coming into Tacoma Tuesday for the
> Mandolin Academy...
> staying through Sunday....thanks! Breece
>

You might try Craigslist in the Tacoma area to find a room that someone
is renting... chances are they are more likely to give you a room for a
week.

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "breecer24" <breece.robertson@...>
wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of anyone looking to rent a room cheaper than the
cost
> of hotels in the area? I am also looking to be close to downtown so I
> don't have to rent a car? I'm coming into Tacoma Tuesday for the
> Mandolin Academy...
> staying through Sunday....thanks! Breece
>

You might try Craigslist in the Tacoma area to find a room that someone
is renting... chances are they are more likely to give you a room for a
week.

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "breecer24" <breece.robertson@...>
wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of anyone looking to rent a room cheaper than the
cost
> of hotels in the area? I am also looking to be close to downtown so I
> don't have to rent a car? I'm coming into Tacoma Tuesday for the
> Mandolin Academy...
> staying through Sunday....thanks! Breece
>

You might try Craigslist in the Tacoma area to find a room that someone
is renting... chances are they are more likely to give you a room for a
week.

I'm looking to share a room at Wintergrass, does anyone have a space
(in a bed) they are trying to fill?

please contact me off list ksbailey@...

thanks
Kate

Hi Rob:
As it turns out the new elevator system won't be installed in time for the
festival. The
present system can't be programmed to ensure an express up to the top and
straight
down. We figured no one would want to take the chance of getting stuck, so have
instead
changed things around. We're really excited about the new Varsity Grill dance
stage. The
Ballroom stage will be configured to be a smaller space and will serve as the
lounge.

Almost there,

Patrice
--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "lufetarg510" <lufetarg510@...> wrote:
>
> Hey now all,
>
> Glad to see there's a forum for Wintergrass now. I'm itching for the
> month go by so we can get to the good stuff!
>
> Personally I'm excited to see the new dance stage at the Grill.
> Especially with the hot Sat. night lineup.
>
> A while back I remember some talk about there bing a venue on the top
> floor of the Murano, complete with an express elevator.  Anybody know
> what happened to that idea?
>
> Rob
>
> --- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "patriceo1" <patriceo1@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jen:
> > The Varsity Grill IS the dance stage this year. the Ballroom stage
> will be small and will be the
> > Lounge.  No dances there. I know it'll be confusing this first year,
> but the Varsity is going to
> > be a very cool place to have the dances.
> >
> > Patrice
> >
>

Hey now all,

Glad to see there's a forum for Wintergrass now. I'm itching for the
month go by so we can get to the good stuff!

Personally I'm excited to see the new dance stage at the Grill.
Especially with the hot Sat. night lineup.

A while back I remember some talk about there bing a venue on the top
floor of the Murano, complete with an express elevator.  Anybody know
what happened to that idea?

Rob

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "patriceo1" <patriceo1@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Jen:
> The Varsity Grill IS the dance stage this year. the Ballroom stage
will be small and will be the
> Lounge.  No dances there. I know it'll be confusing this first year,
but the Varsity is going to
> be a very cool place to have the dances.
>
> Patrice
>

Hi Jen:
The Varsity Grill IS the dance stage this year. the Ballroom stage will be small
and will be the
Lounge.  No dances there. I know it'll be confusing this first year, but the
Varsity is going to
be a very cool place to have the dances.

Patrice

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "jayfuller7" <jayfuller7@...> wrote:
>
> I was looking through the Wintergrass pamphlet last night, and noticed
> that the two bands (TBT and the Packaway Handle Band) promoted as
> playing the Dances on Friday night (being the special opportunity for
> the "Club Wintergrass" tickets) are not in fact playing the Ballroom
> stage that night. Any thoughts Eric? They are both playing the Varsity
> Grille, however... Just thought I would point that out to someone. :)
>
> Jen
>

I was looking through the Wintergrass pamphlet last night, and noticed
that the two bands (TBT and the Packaway Handle Band) promoted as
playing the Dances on Friday night (being the special opportunity for
the "Club Wintergrass" tickets) are not in fact playing the Ballroom
stage that night. Any thoughts Eric? They are both playing the Varsity
Grille, however... Just thought I would point that out to someone. :)

Jen

I have not seen the workshop schedule yet but as soon as it is
available I will post it here and on the Wintergrass Blog.
Eric in Everett

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "rabbitja2001" <rabbitja@...> wrote:
>
> Does anybody know what workshops are scheduled for Friday and
Saturday?
> I am planning to go Friday, but if the Saturday workshops look more
> interesting, I would brave the crowds on Saturday.
> Jack, Enumclaw
>

Does anybody know what workshops are scheduled for Friday and Saturday?
I am planning to go Friday, but if the Saturday workshops look more
interesting, I would brave the crowds on Saturday.
Jack, Enumclaw

The Varsity Grill is just up the street from the hotel.
http://www.varsitygrill.com/

I believe it will be a little bigger area than the upstairs area.
Eric In Everett

--- In Wintergrass@yahoogroups.com, "jayfuller7" <jayfuller7@...> wrote:
>
> Yay the schedule is up, and it will be craziness. Is the Varsity Grille
> that venue at the very top of the hotel?  I think I'll be hunkering
> down there from 9:30 on both Friday and Saturday nights. Getting more
> and more excited for Wintergrass as the days pass!
>

Yay the schedule is up, and it will be craziness. Is the Varsity Grille
that venue at the very top of the hotel?  I think I'll be hunkering
down there from 9:30 on both Friday and Saturday nights. Getting more
and more excited for Wintergrass as the days pass!

I am the list owner and we now have 11 members, it is a new list so we
will be getting more active on it as we get closer to the festival.

Eric In Everett