dimafleck: the living legend. Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 so the night before bonnaroo, my friends and I are planning on partying it up in nashville.some buddies did this last year, and said it was AMAZING.anyone been? care to recommend a hotel near the bar strip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) A good affordable hotel that's located in the Music Row area is http://www.bwmusiccityinn.com/I stayed there a few years ago. It's only a short walk (10 min.) from the Broadway strip - BTW, Nashville empties out somewhat at night (non-weekends). It's a small city and no one seems to live in the downtown core. You must go to the Bluebird Cafe http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/about/It's located a little bit out of town in a stripmall, but it's an amazing place. Don't talk while the performances are happening or they'll throw you out. I'm not kidding. Edited May 13, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimafleck: the living legend. Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 thursday night is ladies night. or so i'm told Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hahahahaa. Awesome avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 How far is Nashville from the site in Machester? My group (3 car loads) is planning to convene somewhere and form a caravan before heading into the lineup of cars, so we can camp together. None of us have been before so we've been thinking Nashville is the place to meet up. Hopefully its not too far out of the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm going to Nashville too this summer. Then to Memphis to put some things into perspective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Nashville is about 1.5 hours or less from the site, and if you're coming from the north it's right on the route there. The past 3 Bonnaroos I've been to, we've stayed in Nashville for a comfortable sleep and shower before driving back. We'll be doing that again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jaimoe Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm going to Nashville too this summer. Then to Memphis to put some things into perspective Ever been to Memphis? Beale Street is highly overrated (although it's the only street worth checking out), but the Civil Rights Museum is amazing, if a little bit too big. Sun Studio offers a really good tour. However, the city of Memphis, no matter what way you slice it, is a dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 If you go to Memphis, try to be there on a Sunday and go to the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. Might not work this summer as Al Green has a new album and is touring, but then again, it might just work.Full Gospel Tabernacle ChurchRev. Al Green, Pastor787 Hale RoadMemphis, TN 38116Office: 901.396.9192 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've never been but will diving through and camping all the way.Any other suggested spots that I shouldn't miss while in that area? I plan on hitting up New Orleans and I would love to see Austin...a friend told me it's fantastic.Maybe San Antonio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 DO NOT wander of the main tourist areas in New Orleans. It's even more dangreous now then it was before hurricane. I'd love to go to Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Yeah...I thought about avoiding New Orleans...but I've always wanted to go. The main tourist spots are where? Bourbon street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Yeah...I thought about avoiding New Orleans...but I've always wanted to go. The main tourist spots are where? Bourbon street?Yes, the French Quarter. If you like rowdy college kids staggering around drunk all night long, then New Orleans is the place for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Yeah...I thought about avoiding New Orleans...but I've always wanted to go. The main tourist spots are where? Bourbon street?Yes' date=' the French Quarter. If you like rowdy college kids staggering around drunk all night long, then New Orleans is the place for you.[/quote']That sounds like hell. I wont be partying though and will probably be there during the week. Maybe I will only spend one day there and stop in Austin.Savannah was another place I really wanted to see...but a little out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 "I went down to the Crossroads.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Thanks AD. I will be posting lots more Bonnaroo related questions in the coming weeks! I should start my own thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 "I went down to the Crossroads.."Oh yeah, if you want an interesing road trip, go to Clarksdale Mississippi. That's the town where Robert Johnson sold his soul (I believe he actually did it too) at the corner of Hwy 61 & 49. Clarksdale is one of the most musically significant American towns. The Delta Blues Museum is located in the town as is several real juke-joints. The list of bluesmen that called Clarksdale home is staggering. Look it up. BTW, the place is dirt poor but fascinating. Morgan Freeman's juke-joint (I wrote Jambands.ca on the bar along with Long Live nero) along with his 5-star restaurant are highlights too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 And Robert Johnson has two gravesites just outside of Clarksdale, and finding them is an adventure... and unsettling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Savannah was another place I really wanted to see...but a little out of the way.Savannah is gorgeous, been there 5 or 6 times. But yeah, totally out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 The Crossroads...HA I never even thought of that. Wow, I might skip New Orleans this round and do a few more short stops. I will let you know what I find at the gravesites. I love the US for all their state parks. AD...I'm a Gone With the Wind fan and would love to see Georgia. One day. Thanks for all the really awesome suggestions. My adventure have changed a great deal since this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 And Robert Johnson has two gravesitesthat's twice the necessary amount of gravesites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimafleck: the living legend. Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 thanks alot jaimoe!booked that best western on EXPEDIA.CA for 75 canadian dollars after all the taxes/service charges.totally good deal considering the location and the room will sleep all 4 of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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