Talk of Austin

By SA Martinez

October 27, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this

I think that you were supposed to have your servants accompany you and then you were supposed to make a chair out of them and that is what you were supposed to sit on!

As elitist as this town is getting, those would be the only kind of people who went anyway!

By Nor Am I A Nanny

October 24, 2006 03:16 PM | Link to this

Please, next time leave your kids at home! I did not appreciate feeling like I had to babysit the preteens behind me and a toddler at one time. I had to worry about stepping on an unattended toddler at one time…come on parents! Would you people, who are Mick Jagger’s age, wanted to have preteens or toddlers at your concerts in the 60’s?…..I know they may want to go but sometimes…………..

By redhead

October 23, 2006 08:04 PM | Link to this

I think chairs should have been allowed for the older generations to be comfortable. Sitting on the cold ground was not too comfortable. After all we are the ones having to carry them.

By Some young guy

October 22, 2006 05:51 PM | Link to this

You old people crack crack me up. Deal with it, it a concert! And it is in business to make money. Stay home if you don’t want to play by the rules or bring your own food or drink. And you whining about never visiting Zilker again…. Good stay home! Let the young people have the park. You old hippies can sit in your rockers and shoo the neighborhood kids off your lawn and tell stories on how it “used to be”.

By Cari Daugherty

October 22, 2006 02:52 PM | Link to this

I do have a very painful chronic back and neck problem,it is going to be very hard to sit that long on the ground. Also I am wondering if I will be in trouble if I bring my prescription pain meds in their original bottle? Is that considered a no no?

By Halj

October 22, 2006 02:52 PM | Link to this

No chairs is a travisty. They don’t understand their audience.

By michelle Lehman

October 22, 2006 02:23 PM | Link to this

another victory for homeland security! just keep those old radicals on their feet. they’ll be too tired to organize a peace rally. they won’t be able to roll joints standing up at this age. they’ll spill their flask while pouring if they have to stand. there’ll be no nodding off during the opening acts! hmm… what about walkers?

By chris kelchner

October 22, 2006 02:23 PM | Link to this

NO CHAIRS!? what is the deal with that? 800+ acres of land and i have to ruin my back by sitting with no support on the ground…..what if it rains? a chair would keep me there longer….had i known no chairs i would not have purchased tickets. i spent three days during ACL fest and chairs were no problem there.

By Jack

October 22, 2006 02:21 PM | Link to this

You weenies. Stay at home if you want to sit down and watch The Rolling Stones on Video. And who wants to set their blanket on the groung only to have several people right in front of you blocking your view with their chairs. Can’t you go to the Austin Texas Party of the century without having to sit down for 6 hours.

By lorie

October 22, 2006 02:20 PM | Link to this

I’m upset because I can not bring my 35mm w/ detachable lens. A more resonable request would be a notification that inspection of cameras w/ removable lens will be disassembled for inspection. Hence attendees should be sure they do not have film loaded upon entry.

By Jack

October 22, 2006 01:49 PM | Link to this

Does anybody know what time the Stones come on stage? 7:00? 8:00?

By Don

October 22, 2006 01:30 PM | Link to this

Prohibiting chairs of any type is a load of crap.

By Happy Ricky

October 22, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this

Man I’m so Psyched. I just decided to go to the Stones because this will probably be the last time they’ll be in Austin, and I heard a bunch of the old fogies are selling their tickets cheap. I’ve seen them 2 other times in big outdoor venues and its been great. Wonderful weather, great friends, and the Rolling Stones in Zilker Park. Gotta Love It!

By alicia

October 22, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this

You dont need a chair, we will b a t the park, and you can sit on a blanket on the ground. I am very happy with the list of items allowed.

By Frank

October 22, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this

Everybody always complains, yet you all still buy the tickets and go anyway. So why should “the powers that be” change the chair policy? Until one day everyone decides not to buy tickets and tells them we will not go to any concert and put money in their hands until they allow chairs then this policy will always remain the same. But since that will never happen, if you bought a ticket you cannot complain, My roomate won his tickets and gave me one, so I’m cool with having to sit on the ground.

By B rowello

October 22, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

This stinks!!!! I would not have purchased a ticket if I knew this was the case.

By Cindy

October 22, 2006 12:35 PM | Link to this

Not be able to bering a chair is inhumane.

By max cooper

October 22, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

Oh, Texas and it’s love affair with those Fugly “River Chairs”. The rest of the world lives without them. I think they were designed to “uglify” balconies.

By Julia

October 22, 2006 12:30 PM | Link to this

This is ridiculous! For anyone that has been to festivals or concerts in the past at zilker, know that chairs are fine if not a neccessity! The stones are not a brand new band, and their followers are not the youngest! Why would if change or be a problem now when it never has been in the past!?!

By Brian

October 22, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this

I paid $95 dollars for a lawn ticket and can’t even bring a lawn chair. At least you can bring your own chair to The Shady Grove to see live music. I hope the show is worth the money and lack of seating.

By S. Adams

October 22, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this

If strollers are okay, chairs certainly should be. I read that the reason for banning chairs was that they were easy to trip over. Anybody who has had to negotiate the crowds at ACL will tell you that strollers take up much more room and are easier to get tangled up in than chairs.
A huge portion of this crowd will be baby boomers and standing for six hours or sitting on the ground is no longer an option for some of us. The replacement knees and hips are pretty popular for that age group.

By Karen

October 22, 2006 11:04 AM | Link to this

I would not have bought tickets to the Stones concert if I had known chairs were not allowed. I agree with an earlier comment. Sitting on the ground is much more dangerous and decreases mobility as opposed to sitting in chairs. It has been proven year, after year, after year at the ACL Fest. Someone is a mirco-manager upstairs…..let the power go…..let it go….and let EVERYONE enjoy the concert not just the ones buying the more expensive tickets.

By Dr.Dipit

October 22, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

Yeh,and what about the my lucky flask?

By Kevin

October 22, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this

This ban is ridiculous. My 65yo mom has back problems and her 60+ friend has knee problems. If I had known there would be a no chairs issue,I would not have paid this ridiculous fee for tickets. I promised my mom before this was publicized and she was so excited, I couldn’t disappoint her. I will not ever go to a concert at Zilker again-that includes ACL!!

By Jeff

October 22, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this

I’m all for the comfort of lawn chairs, but having been to a number of concerts where I’ve spread out my blanket with a great view, only to have a group come and put up a wall of lawn chairs in front of me is frustrating. I was very grateful for the lawn chair perimiter ban at ACL, but felt sorry for the people who had to enforce it.

By brian

October 22, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this

its bs should be able to bring coolers and food in the s hole of a park

By Andrea Daniel

October 22, 2006 09:03 AM | Link to this

What’s up with no totem poles??? I have never been denied the set up of my totem. It’s in my indian tradition. Please explain.

By Gregg Bauer

October 22, 2006 08:47 AM | Link to this

The ban on chairs is ridiculous. The majority of the RS fans are middle aged to retire people with bad backs and aching joints. The excuse that chairs are a safety hazard is false. Walking around people laying on the ground is a bigger challenge. This ban was a mistake.

By Chuck

October 22, 2006 08:37 AM | Link to this

No chairs, this is absurd and outrageours. What the hell am I supposed to do, sit on the ground for 4 hours. This is a total violation of our rights and should have been announced well before tix went on sale. Also, why can’t I bring in my own sealed drinks. Why should I have to pay the inflated prices being charged at the show when I can safely and without interferring with others, bring in my own damn beverages. Austin, Zilker you have gone too far.

By Brent

October 22, 2006 05:45 AM | Link to this

quote:”October 18, 2006 02:39 PM | Link to this I’m a Texan living in Ca and I thought that only Californians complained and counter-complained like this. I do agree the concert should be held at an amphitheatre or exposition center, the park will suffer having so many people trampling on the grass.” We used to have such a place called southpark meadows but some people from CA moved into the neigborhood knowing they were moving nextdoor to a venue, and complained until it was closed! Jerks.

By Peter

October 22, 2006 03:28 AM | Link to this

Everyone is such complainers, I just turned 66 Friday and this will make my 4th time to see the Stones. I have never been turned away in my wheelchair and seriously doubt I will Sunday. My wife who is 64 is crippled, I just leave her morphine machine only alittle longer so she will not be such a whiner about being in pain having to standup for 4 hours.

By John Gillnitz

October 22, 2006 03:14 AM | Link to this

Personally I’m gonna park near by and bike to the event. No way I’m relying on those shuttles. The allowed items list seems reasonable. Doesn’t anyone remember Altamont? Me neither.

By Denise Brady

October 22, 2006 03:07 AM | Link to this

For those of us who are riding our bikes to this event and cannot bring chairs, prohibiting chairs is the only way that we can enjoy (i.e. SEE) the concert. Otherwise, those without chairs have to sit on blankets and their view is obstructed by those of you in chairs. This happens to me at most similar events, since I usually ride a bike to avoid the parking hassles. I appreciate that it is more comfortable in a chair, but we all need to see!

By Bart

October 22, 2006 12:35 AM | Link to this

It’s always amusing to listen to people complain about something like the lawn chair issue that they should have found out before hand. There ineptness is always someone else’s fault.

By Bart

October 22, 2006 12:34 AM | Link to this

It’s always amusing to listen to people complain about something like the lawn chair issue that they should have found out before hand. There ineptness is always someone else’s fault.

By sam

October 21, 2006 04:31 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe how much whining is going about lawn chairs…geez, if you have ever been to an outdoor venue with large chairs, they just get in the way…use a blanket and if you need support…sit back to back with someone…geez …deal with it or just don’t go….I’ve been a Stones fun for 40 years and this is the first time in Austin…quit whining.

By reb

October 21, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this

To add to my last comment. If we cannot get refunds; I say those of us who need chairs show up with the “approved” soft back seats often allowed for stadiums and blankets. If enough of us are protesting at the gate, they are bound to let us in!

So what if we are over 40? We ARE the biggest fan base for the Stones! THIS must be respected and we have earned the right as fans over 40 years. Thank you.

By reb

October 21, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

You’ve got to be kidding. NO back support of ANY kind? I have two questions: 1. Has anyone asked Mick & Co. his opinion; 2. Just HOW MANY bleacher seats are available for those of us who will be needing access after a while. Personally, I would not have bought two tix if I had known this. I have arthritis and a bad knee. It’s not about not wanting to sit on a blanket…I have a great blanket. It’s about the body needing support. I demand a refund. Period.

By lydia

October 21, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

So sorry consideration was not given to the comfort of the fans/concert- customers! These are the people who are making it possible for everyone,the producers, the rock stars, and the city to profit from this venue. Thanks for bringing the Stones, and make the committee for the next rock concert Diverse in age. Thank you again…..hope this is a good learning experience!!! My husbands feet are sore and tired, just thinking about it.

om shanthi

By jerry boguskie

October 21, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this

the”no chairs” rule is B.S!!!

By madfan

October 21, 2006 07:28 AM | Link to this

I have been a stones fan for a long 40 yrs, which makes me a cool 58yo My body has suffered some physical damage due to my public service job (which I loved)thanks to medicine and modern surgery I can enjoy life but I can;t stand or sit on the ground, YEAH IT.S A CONCERT but give us senior TRUE fans a break !can I bring my wheelchair? pleese

By David

October 21, 2006 02:40 AM | Link to this

I’m not really interested in the promoter’s concerns. I’m only interested in my concerns, and I’d much rather it be like a picnic in the park, with frisbees and dogs and chairs and food. For that matter, I’d rather it be in the UT football stadium — at least some of us might be able to sit down. The last time I saw them was in the Cotton Bowl, and that worked out okay. But I will bring an inflatable hemmrhoid ring and hope they’ll let me bring it in so that I can sit on something face.

By MononoM

October 21, 2006 12:52 AM | Link to this

What are you complaining about the chairs? This way you can go to the front for cheap! Just be early! Only fans at the front, no rich VIPs!

By Karen

October 20, 2006 11:42 PM | Link to this

Prohibiting lawn chairs will make it very difficult for me to enjoy the concert as I have back problems and experience sever pain after standing for over an hour. I am not able to sit on the ground either. I would have not purchased tickets if I had known this.

By George

October 20, 2006 08:21 PM | Link to this

There seems to be a broad consensus from the public about chairs being allowed. Let’s hear the thinking of the people who made the rule. There must be some rationalization behind this odd rule. What is it? I don’t recall chairs being a problem at the last 3 ACL fests.

OK festival organizers - let’s hear the compelling logic that was used to set the rule. While your at it, explain what people with medical/health issues are supposed to do (return tickets that they now find they can’t use?)

By michael

October 20, 2006 08:00 PM | Link to this

no food, no snacks, bulls**t, i totally agree with the writer that i should be able to bring a cooler to keep the beers that i buy cold, walking back and forth with no reserved seating only to lose my spot is bs too, oh well it is the stones baby, i will never see them again, and at least i don’t have to drive across the state to see them, it is going to be fantastic, i haven’t seen them since the show in the cotton bowl with the thunderbirds and zz top, rock n roll

By Kerry

October 20, 2006 07:07 PM | Link to this

I’m 52, I’ve lived here 20 years and this is the 1st zilker park event for me and my 51 yr. old friend ever. A simple lawn chair would be nice but no, I guess they are afraid we will recreate the Hells Angels Rolling Stones Altamount fight fiasco back in 1960 whatever. If I had a lawnchair I would sit on it not throw it, but this will definitely be my 1st and last zilker event - I will also tell all my freinds that were going to come here for SXSW next year to stay away. This sucks !

By Liz

October 20, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

Knock-knock I guess with no chairs ya got to be a young 55&up to stand up. Rock till ya drop. What a way to go! Can we bring our walkers, and canes?

By brenda

October 20, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this

what no chairs can we bring our drug of choice “nitro” yes we are older and yes we can still dance but after about 25 minutes I NEED to sit and if I want to dance the next one I NEED to be able to GET UP AGAIN. Sorry its come to only the able can see the Stones

By randy wright

October 20, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

I am a 60 year old guy with some prior injuries. I can’t sit on the ground for several hours. The planners are treating us like children not allowing a folding chairs. I am ginving up my tickets. What a ridiculous rule by some idiot at the city. We are not school children!!!

By Will

October 20, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this

Reading these comments is pretty freaking funny. “I have to stand for six hours!” Um, no, you can sit down whenever you want to. Yeah it sucks for people with genuine health concerns, but it seems like most of the complainers are just too good to sit on the ground. I hope this does mean people will show up late, me and my dad will be up close while you sit comfortably a few hundred yards back. Mick can run up and down the stage for two hours, but you have to sit?

By Thomas

October 20, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this

Lawnchairs have been a vital part of our equipment for surviving every ACL Fest and I have seen NO problems arrising from people bringing them. Those of us who grew up with the Stones are now in the pre-geezer chapters of our lives and will suffer unnecessarily because of this silly rule.

By Kate

October 20, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

Those of you whining and telling everyone to “suck it up and dance” must not be 60+. The stones have been around for a long time and I’m sure a majority of people attending are over 50. If I were 60 and paying $100+ to see a band, I expect chairs. 60 yrs old for Christ’s sake! You expect them to stand/sit on the ground for 5-6 hours?? At least have a certain point where chairs CAN be. You know, one part GA and further back are the people in chairs and on blankets.

By Alice

October 20, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this

While standing in line at HEB for the concert tickets, I, along with a majority of the people standing in line, were in the age range of 40’s-60’s. We have followed the Rolling Stones since the 60’s. What I am not pleased about, and neither is my friend that will be attending the Rolling Stones concert with me, is that we will not be able to bring chairs with back support. We are left with the choice of standing, or sitting on a small blanket, just hoping our backs will be able to hold-up!

By Trish

October 20, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this

I’m not complaining but feel sorry for those ageing concertgoers attending the wheelchair tour who may find it difficult to stand for long!

By Wade

October 20, 2006 08:30 AM | Link to this

Concert information was slow in release. Chairs should have been allowed. On-site parking, especially handicapped should have been provided.

By Liza

October 20, 2006 07:23 AM | Link to this

A concert such as this shouldn’t be held in a park. We have plenty of facilities for concerts and to set something up such as this is only a record of greed…greed to see how many tickets they can sell in an uncomfortable setting and not rent a facility. Idiots.

By Liza

October 20, 2006 07:20 AM | Link to this

No chairs is cr**! Whoever made that decision should have to stand for the whole show with a “jerk” sign posted on them.

By Kathy

October 19, 2006 10:48 PM | Link to this

I don’t think it is whining at all to complain about the no lawn chairs policy. While it was quite clear that it was a gen. admission show, no provided seating, it never even occurred to me that lawn chairs would not be allowed in. Considering the length of time from beginning to end, it’s just too much. Will cause negative vibes for sure in the crowd. Should be standing/front, chairs further back. This is NOT Altamont, it’s Austin!

By RAYBANN

October 19, 2006 10:33 PM | Link to this

I KNOW IT ONLY ROCK AND ROLL !!BUT I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FIRST AND MAYBE THE LAST TIME I DON”T KNOW !!! IN AUSTIN .WE LOVE U ALLLLLLLLL.

By Dana

October 19, 2006 09:00 PM | Link to this

NO LAWN CHAIRS-So, what is the deal with not allowing lawn chairs? I assume we are all supposed to dance for 6 hours? And as illegal substances are banned how are we to maintain that? And what is “lawn 3” as marked on my ticket? Can’t find any info and again am left to assume that is the pasture to which we will be relegated like cows lying down chewing their cud. I think it best to lift that ban. Argh!

By joan

October 19, 2006 07:33 PM | Link to this

First of all - do not distribute my email address to anyone. You do NOT have my permission to do so. Regarding lawn chairs. If I could return my tickets, I would. Are you crazy? Sitting on the lawn for hours on end? What about people with back problems or leg problems. ABSOLUTELY discriminating against us. You should have publicized this before. Shame on you. This will be the last time I take you up on a concert.

By Paul

October 19, 2006 06:08 PM | Link to this

Anybody know what time the Stones are likely to come on stage? Also - where is open to eat on Sunday afternoons at about 4? Is the food at Zilker going to be any good?

By John Stokes

October 19, 2006 05:49 PM | Link to this

Banning lawn chairsw (folding type) will not only be very uncomfortabl. ! It guarentie that VERY FEW PEOPLE WILL ATTEND THE OPENING ACTS IF THEY ARE FORCED TO STAND FOR HOURS ON END AND WILL JAM SHUTTLE BUSES UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO AVOID THE DISCOMFORT! Also, if the heat or sun is at all substantial ( like it has been until today, , it my be downright dangerous!

By Ellen

October 19, 2006 02:49 PM | Link to this

I’m just going to show up for Stones portion of the show. Anybody have an idea what time they might hit the stage??

By Strong

October 19, 2006 01:53 PM | Link to this

It will be extremely uncomfortable without seats. When I saw them in ‘75, when I was in much better shape than I am now, and the Cotton Bowl had backless bleachers — but it was a heck of a lot better than standing for six or seven hours. I may sneak out there before they fence it up and plant a rock strategically. If I get down on the ground, I may never get up again. I don’t even want to think abt rain.

By Teri

October 19, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this

Withour chairs you’re forced to sit on the ground and people tend to walk right over you when passing by or spill drinks on you, etc. Atleast if you’re in a chair they have walk around you. You’re protected a little more.

By steve

October 19, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this

Lawn chairs should be allowed. some of us will be standing around for 6-7 hrs and although the idea of blankets on the ground may sound groovy=truth is the blankets will get trashed with people stepping all over them-this won’t be the kerrville folk festival. concert promoters nor bands should ask anything of the ticket buyers that they wouldn’t be willing to do themselves. so tell mick and keith to comes stand around with us for 5 or 6 hours.

By RSF

October 19, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know where to get those 4pks w/shirts? I went to Ticketmaster but there was nothing to be found about these.

By Virginia

October 19, 2006 11:46 AM | Link to this

It is totally unreasonable. Why do they fear the lawnchair? Is this all about attendee space to sell more tickets? Pleeeease.

By Cindy

October 19, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

It is going to be miserable if the ground is wet, or you are short and end up behind tall people. What is wrong with collapsible canvas chairs? After you’ve paid $100 per person, you should be able to be comfortable and see the show.

By Katherine

October 19, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

Really? Everyone has said for years that they would love the Stones to come to Austin. They are coming…stop whining. The biggest venues in Austin DONT have chairs: Stubbs, Music Hall, Backyard, Zilker Park. Suck it up and enjoy the music.

By monica

October 19, 2006 09:08 AM | Link to this

ok it says no large or framed backpacks, so try to take a small unframed backpack with frozen ice pack inside.

By Marsha

October 19, 2006 06:05 AM | Link to this

They won’t kick out people in wheelchairs? Don’t be too sure. While TRYING to see Simon and Garfunkel at UT Austin a couple of years ago I was shoved around from place to place by a ‘security’ person so I ‘wouldn’t be in the way,’ which was not where my son had paid over a hundred bucks (in a space provided for wheelchairs, by the way)for seating and not before I had missed nearly half the concert. Thanks for the hospitality, Austin. Looks like you’re famous for it.

By Donnie

October 19, 2006 12:48 AM | Link to this

Yes it would have…bought 13 tickets just to find out no place to sit and enjoy. Really Sucks!!!

By goin' on forty

October 18, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this

whiners. it’s a freakin’ concert.

By Will Robinson

October 18, 2006 10:31 PM | Link to this

Chairs needed for people my age? That’s depressing. Is Prozac allowed?

By Frank Constanza

October 18, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this

I don’t care about the chairs, as long as I can bring a book in to read during Los Lonely Boys. That sucks they couldn’t bring in a decent opening act.

By showdawger

October 18, 2006 02:39 PM | Link to this

I’m a Texan living in Ca and I thought that only Californians complained and counter-complained like this. I do agree the concert should be held at an amphitheatre or exposition center, the park will suffer having so many people trampling on the grass. And, who ever arranged this concert obviously did not take into consideration the baby boomers that would be attending. A lot of them aren’t as spry as they once were (I’m one). Whoever plans these venues should consider ages of attendees.

By showdawger

October 18, 2006 02:12 PM | Link to this

I’m a Texan living in Calif. and I thought only Californians complained and counter-complained as much as this. I agree that this type of concert should be held someplace like an amphitheatre or exposition center, the park will suffer having that many people trampling on the grass. A great number of fans are from the baby boom era and do have problems standing for that long. I think who ever set this concert up should reconsider for the next time.

By Tony

October 18, 2006 01:43 PM | Link to this

Perfect. No Chairs. Blanket guarding shouldn’t be allowed either. If there is an empty space it’s free to be filled. Just because you have a blanket doesn’t make it your property. Stand up let the crowd go where it will and watch the show, that’s why you came right? And stop fighting over idiotic space that every ticketholder has the right to occupy. If your not in that space let someone else be. There should be a “no defending territory rule enforced”.

By jenny

October 18, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this

http://www.austin360.com/music/content/music/stories/2006/10/14stones.html

By Robert

October 18, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Whether or not you agree with them, the rules for the chairs are probably for two reasons: They take up room If the crowd gets out of control, they can be thrown (I know, I know, it wouldn’t happen here wih this crowd…) I have a knee problem…wy not rent a wheelchair if you actually have a condition that prevents you from standing long term? No chairs, but they won’t kick out people in wheelchairs…

By liz

October 18, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this

Yes there should be chairs allowed. Stupid not to…. But besides that whats with the no soft coolers thing??? If we are allowed to bring in factory sealed water bottles why can’t we bring a small soft sided cooler to keep them cold… and some of us like buying two beers and keeping one cold in the cooler so we dont have to wait in ridiculous lines every 20-30 minutes. That should be a plus for the money makers in this deal.

By Jack Dillweed

October 18, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

No chairs? I gotta be able to sit down during the Los Lonely Boys segment of the show!

And what’s with not being able to bring a cooler and your own beer? Why does a public park automatically become it’s own little micro-economy city-state during a concert?

By Richard Robert

October 18, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know if the garage at the Palmer Events thing will be open for parking on Sunday?

That would be a relatively short walk to Zilker and would avoid the shuttles.

By Ellie

October 18, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

I think chairs should be allowed. Due to the outrageous price to buy a seat ($350!), the least you could do is let people bring their own. So they take up more space. Big deal. You arrive early, you get your space, and it’s there if you go buy a drink. Some of us really don’t want to stand all afternoon.

By Robert

October 18, 2006 08:49 AM | Link to this

Why does the city and Cap Metro insist on the 4th and Guadalupe for bus pickup? Where is the parking around there? For ACL fest, Cap Metro closed the garage at San Antonio and 4th for their own use. Why can’t they use the state lots near 15th and Trinity.

By Mongo

October 18, 2006 07:37 AM | Link to this

As I stated earlier, forums are a place for whiners. The people who bought tickets and didn’t “read the fine print” get what they ignorantly purchased. If you have a legit medical reason, I’m sure you can get some kind of chair permit. Chairs or no chairs, who cares. The sky is falling! We can’t have chairs! I guess I’ve become a whiner in my own whay…

By S.G

October 17, 2006 11:08 PM | Link to this

Stop whinning, if you wanted a comfortable place to be-attend a movie. Why is there always negativity when something good comes along? Anyway, chairs take up a lot of space, hard to navigate around, get in peoples way. This is a Rolling Stones concert after all who is going to be sitting the whole time anyway? For the ones that need a chair I say take one and explain that you have a medical condition. Have fun enjoy the concert, be happy stop whinning.

By Troy Gonzales

October 17, 2006 09:49 PM | Link to this

I agree with Christina Maria Ocasio, I hate all those chairs near the stage, the big ones take up the space of two people. What’s wrong with sitting on the ground with a blanket? C’mon this is not a symphony orchestra were attending, Its the Stones, you don’t see Mick out in a wheel chair. At least not yet.

By Bradkeg

October 17, 2006 06:32 PM | Link to this

No lawn chairs for a 5 hour concert on a park lawn? That blows - Guess I’ll have to stake out a larger area with my blanket. What does the rocket scientist decision maker suggest if it rains?…guess I’ll bring a tarp too. First I jest wanted to sit, and now I’m camping!

By Brently

October 17, 2006 06:28 PM | Link to this

I was really bummed about the chairs. I was going to get my Mom a ticket for the show, but I know she couldn’t stand for a long period of time for the show. Old age.Plus, I am not paying a crazy amount for seats. The stones really should have thought about the older generation regarding the chairs. Not everyone their age can dance and move around like them.

By Carnes

October 17, 2006 06:15 PM | Link to this

Some folks have disabilities and still like to go to concerts. What’s up with this chair thing. The folding chairs at ACC were never a problem for me. I’ve had foot surgery and can’t sit on the ground because of nerve damage. So you folks who can stand stand, but us folks who need to sit and be comfortable to enjoy a good show need this, for pete sakes let people bring chairs.

By Susan

October 17, 2006 05:25 PM | Link to this

I know this is Austin. I know this is a public park. I know this is a stupid question. Will smoking be allowed or will Keith be the only one…

By Michelle

October 17, 2006 05:18 PM | Link to this

Suck it up. Get off your butt and dance!

By Donna

October 17, 2006 04:59 PM | Link to this

I’m not going as I will out of town on business. I live in the neighborhood and am disappointed I won’t get to go. HOWEVER, to not allow any types of chairs is absolutely Ridiculous! Come on many of the Rolling Stones fans are as old as they are…a blanket will not give comfort to any behind for a lengthy period of time. I am glad I didn’t change my business trip and buy tickets. I would have sold my tickets once I found out I couldn’t take even a fold up chair. ACL let you do even that!

By Zippy

October 17, 2006 04:50 PM | Link to this

I am going to sell my ticket to some Aggie that likes to stand up during the entire event.

By Tom Barry

October 17, 2006 04:48 PM | Link to this

They should use the exposition center and leave the park alone.

By Tom Barry

October 17, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this

Zilker Park is not the proper venue for such large events. The county exposition center could handle them with much less hassle, not to mention the disruption to the neighborhood and those who think of Zilker as a, well, park.