Who's going to Atlanta 6/2?

PHnSC · Post by **PHnSC** » March 16, 2006 5:54 pm

Well finally found my tickets to Atlanta. Now time to start planning for the trip. Cant wait to see many of you there

MrBill64 · Post by **MrBill64** » March 19, 2006 12:00 pm

Tickets are in hand. We are flying down from New York just for this show. We are staying with 2 Buffett virgins who we will bringing to the show. They are in for a treat. The planning has begun.

Bill

PHnSC · Post by **PHnSC** » March 19, 2006 3:08 pm

MrBill64 wrote:Tickets are in hand. We are flying down from New York just for this show. We are staying with 2 Buffett virgins who we will bringing to the show. They are in for a treat. The planning has begun.

Bill

Taking Buffett virgins to shows is so much fun. I always get a kick out of the looks on their faces as the day goes on. Have a safe trip down, hope to see ya there. Will be wearing my BN nametag

Marnin Grita Guy · Post by **Marnin Grita Guy** » March 19, 2006 4:35 pm

Jason, where are you staying?

gworm · Post by **gworm** » March 22, 2006 1:16 pm

those who have been to atl in the past - any advice on tix? Lawn tickets seem to all be carrying price tags of 100+ - - will the demand give a little? We got shut out but my flight to ATL is booked...

cayman2 · Post by **cayman2** » March 23, 2006 12:52 pm

gworm wrote:those who have been to atl in the past - any advice on tix? Lawn tickets seem to all be carrying price tags of 100+ - - will the demand give a little? We got shut out but my flight to ATL is booked...

You can almost certainly find tickets in the parking lot; I know many people who have. Keep checking Ticketmaster; it's very common for them to release tickets close to show time. Finally, if you absolutely must have tickets before you come, a broker may be the only choice.

In the past, the gates have opened very early, like around 9am, but that varies year to year. Get there early, park in the big dirt lot, bring a sign asking for tickets, and you have a pretty good chance.

Thewino · Post by **Thewino** » March 23, 2006 1:12 pm

Anybody know the best/closest hotel to stay in? Where are all the parrotheads staying? TIA

A1A BOUND · Post by **A1A BOUND** » March 23, 2006 3:35 pm

Thewino wrote:Anybody know the best/closest hotel to stay in? Where are all the parrotheads staying? TIA

we are staying at the Holiday Inn ATLANTA-AIRPORT

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/pc/1/en/hd/ATLAP

i heard its not in the best area but its only 5 miles away from the amphitheater.

PHnSC · Post by **PHnSC** » March 23, 2006 5:41 pm

Marnin Grita Guy wrote:Jason, where are you staying?

I am not sure yet, my brother is doing the hotel part of it. He gets a deal through the sheriffs dept so I think we are staying in a La Quinta Inn. We talked about staying about 20 minutes away from HIFI Buys. I will let you know for sure when I find out everything

Thewino · Post by **Thewino** » March 24, 2006 1:27 pm

Just booked a room at the Residence Inn Atlanta Airport North-Two bedroom Suite for $144 per night. I looks like it is five miles away from HiFi. Also, in case anyone is interested, the Braves are in town this weekend playing Arizona. Mrs. Wino and I will probably catch a game. Fins Up!!

MrBill64 · Post by **MrBill64** » March 24, 2006 3:14 pm

Thewino wrote:Just booked a room at the Residence Inn Atlanta Airport North-Two bedroom Suite for $144 per night. I looks like it is five miles away from HiFi. Also, in case anyone is interested, the Braves are in town this weekend playing Arizona. Mrs. Wino and I will probably catch a game. Fins Up!!

I think we are planning on going to the Saturday night game. Hopefully I will be "recovered" by then

Bill

GEED181 · Post by **GEED181** » March 27, 2006 4:09 pm

We will be there FRONT ROW CENTER!!!!!!!!! I'll wave to you!

The Bahg · Post by **The Bahg** » March 27, 2006 4:32 pm

For those staying in town for the weekend, check out Jim Asbell at Wild Wing Cafe in Suwanee the Saturday after (June 3). Wild Wing is about 30 minutes north of Atlanta but worth the trip. Jim will be there that afternoon probably from 4-7 (about the time we'll all be waking up from the night before). We wanted to book him for our parking lot party but he was chosen by Corona to play their VIP tent backstage before the concert. Lucky stiff!! We will have a bunch of folks there and he'll play all the songs you wanted to hear but weren't on the setlist. Directions and info on Wild Wing are here www.wildwingcafe.com

BahamaBreeze · Post by **BahamaBreeze** » March 27, 2006 5:27 pm

The Bahg wrote:For those staying in town for the weekend, check out Jim Asbell at Wild Wing Cafe in Suwanee the Saturday after (June 3). Wild Wing is about 30 minutes north of Atlanta but worth the trip. Jim will be there that afternoon probably from 4-7 (about the time we'll all be waking up from the night before). We wanted to book him for our parking lot party but he was chosen by Corona to play their VIP tent backstage before the concert. Lucky stiff!! We will have a bunch of folks there and he'll play all the songs you wanted to hear but weren't on the setlist. Directions and info on Wild Wing are here www.wildwingcafe.com

Also another fun place is Hemingway's

http://www.hemingwaysmarietta.com/

thegoatgod · Post by **thegoatgod** » March 27, 2006 5:34 pm

And lets just say a little birdy I know told me to be watching http://www.variety-playhouse.com/schedule.html for a rather good singer/songwriter, lets call him umm, Mac.

dawgfan · Post by **dawgfan** » March 27, 2006 6:03 pm

The Bahg wrote:For those staying in town for the weekend, check out Jim Asbell at Wild Wing Cafe in Suwanee the Saturday after (June 3). Wild Wing is about 30 minutes north of Atlanta but worth the trip. Jim will be there that afternoon probably from 4-7 (about the time we'll all be waking up from the night before). We wanted to book him for our parking lot party but he was chosen by Corona to play their VIP tent backstage before the concert. Lucky stiff!! We will have a bunch of folks there and he'll play all the songs you wanted to hear but weren't on the setlist. Directions and info on Wild Wing are here www.wildwingcafe.com

A must visit the week before a Buffett show
www.spondivits.net
for everyone staying around the airport that is where it is located

About Us

Spondivits is the home of great food, beverages, and fun. From the minute you walk in the door the Floridian atmosphere captures your attention. Live sharks, eels, octopus, and an assortment of other salt water fish swim in all of our aquariums and have for the past 27 years. We have the largest award winning menu which is credited to our highly acclaimed Chef Glenn Gagné, who is a Sixth-Generation Chef. The Spondivits atmosphere and menu is what makes it appealing to visitors and travelers alike arriving in Atlanta.

The Spondivits Story

When Andy Camp opened the doors to his dream -a down home seafood restaurant for "real" people on Virginia Avenue on the Southside of Atlanta in 1979 - the old airport terminal was in eyesight and the population of Atlanta was 2 million.

Twenty five years later the old terminal has long since been demolished and replaced with the world's busiest airport Hartsfield-Jackson and the population of Atlanta is 4 million.

The one consistency -SPONDIVITS! In a day and time when a restaurant open for a year is a considered a success, to grow your business and customer base year after year in this industry is phenomenal, especially on the Southside of Atlanta, not known for restaurant longevity or as a destination for Atlanta diners.

"Casual, real relaxing, people want to stay here and come back", Camp says of his loyal following. The wait line sometimes stretched out the front door until 2am attest to the popularity. It's not unusual for the bar to be three deep at 3am. Airport hotel shuttle buses load and unload world travelers all night. Ask any hotel concierge around Hartsfield-Jackson to recommend the "best" atmosphere for dinning near the airport and "Spondivits" is usually the first word from their mouth.

It takes great food as well as atmosphere to keep the throngs happy and coming back for more. The kitchen almost the size of a thimble is remarkably efficient in turning out the freshest of oysters, fish, shrimp, gumbo's and chowders. The steaks, 100% Certified Angus Beef are served to specification. The man with the tall chef cap and is no novice. Chef Glenn Gagne is a sixth generation chef and the overseer of Spondivits for 12 years.

"Spondivits is a no attitude or haughty doughty place. Just the best food you'll find anywhere. The atmosphere - you can meet people from all over the world or your next door neighbor", says Chef Gagne.

Being at the airport Spondivits is assessable to fresh seafood six days a week. The discerning eye of Gagne always looks for the best Alaskan King Crab Legs or the freshest catch's from around the world. The oysters come from nearby Gulf waters from purveyors the Chef has cultivated over the years. Seafood in Gagne's world can only be one way 'fresh and full of flavor". Nothing else will satisfy

So what is a SPONDIVITS? "Nobody knows, we've had contests to tell us what our customers think Spondivits is, but we have yet to define it" says Camp. Chef Glenn says Spondivits is a lifetime dedication for selling something to the public that doesn't take a backseat to anybody." Camps says," a Las Vegas Casino liked the name so much they wanted to buy it, I wouldn't sell it, eventually I guess we'll determine what a Spondivits is".

The success of this casual, friendly, landlocked seafood emporium has spawned a third location north of Atlanta in Buckhead Georgia In the Buckhead Village.. Camp and Gagne have taken the great food, great fun and great drinks (all bar pours are 2 ounces) from the Southside and replicated the atmosphere for the booming and lively crowd of Buckhead.

"We're not a goodie two shoes kind of place, we're not white table cloth, we're just serving the best products that can be found anywhere. For 27 years we have had the same steady customers, if they're still alive they'll still be here".

A literal cross section of Atlanta and the world come to share the "Spons" with stars from sports, music and television. This is where NASCAR and the hip hop generation intersect - over giant Crab Legs. Where there is no attitude, but to have a good time and a great meal. Where the kitchen stays open until 2:45am every night.

Celebrity spotting is an art at Spondivits. It's not unusual to see Big Boi and members of OUTKAST, NASCAR legend Bill Elliott, country/folk star Jimmy Buffett and rappers Ludicris and Young Jeezy, mixing and mingling with diners. The bar scene is always hot and Spon's variety of 100 "Shooters" is one of the largest in Atlanta.

The best word of mouth on Spondivits is by its regular customers.

The restaurant that Andy Camp built and the kitchen that Chef Glenn Gagne professionally oversees has become a "must go to" place to truly say you have been in Atlanta.

GEED181 · Post by **GEED181** » March 28, 2006 11:50 am

How is everyone getting to/from the concert? Is there a pick up area for taxi/limos that is easy in-out?

PHINkiter0303 · Post by **PHINkiter0303** » March 28, 2006 12:41 pm

WE are making a weekend of it....Buffett Friday, Braves and the Aquarium on Sat..then out on the town...AGAIN..Its going to be a fun weekend. I hope I remember it all.

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » March 28, 2006 6:10 pm

thegoatgod wrote:And lets just say a little birdy I know told me to be watching http://www.variety-playhouse.com/schedule.html for a rather good singer/songwriter, lets call him umm, Mac.

I saw him at the Variety...a great nite with some of the best BNers, and some good laughs from an encounter I had with the folks there to see the opening act...

PHIN...you might already know, but you need to make aquarium reservations in advance.

HockeyParrotHead · Post by **HockeyParrotHead** » March 29, 2006 2:41 am

I have Gary Seiler at my place on Sunday ....

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