randy - yes, I've been to Marymoor several times, and I agree it's far more bucolic and chill. My point wasn't about finding a better, or more picturesque venue. It was about locating one in Seattle proper as Sub Pop is so closely associated with the city.
Plus I seem to recall that back in the day Sub Pop bands mostly sounded like the city they helped put on the musical map - loud, messy, and dare I use the G word - Grungy! As developers destroy every last bit of character this city has, a part of me misses the Seattle of days gone by, warts and all.
Anyway, the thing could be in frickin' Mississippi and I'd still do my best to get there. But as far as nowhere in the city being able to handle so many cars or whatever, I beg to differ. Our pro sports franchises as well as the larger touring shows ala Springsteen seem to do OK in the city limits logistically. Though the draw will be huge, I'm not totally sure we're talking Springsteen numbers here, though I could be wrong. And while Marymoor may have lots of parking, the 520 sucks even without a major event taking place.
While we're speculating, what about Myrtle Edwards Park? They seem to handle the Hempfest throngs. Or Gasworks? They may not be as lush as Marymoor, but they're both in the city and far more in line with the overall Sub Pop vibe IMHO.
So yes, I agree that Marymoor will be a (perhaps too) lovely place for the show. I just think having it outside Seattle city limits would be like having a Stax / Volt reunion show say in Germantown instead of Memphis. Just a little odd.
Anyway, see ya there. Sounds like it's gonna be a great show.
ps: cranking "This Town" by Green River at the moment :)
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Dicky Moe said on April 5, 2008:
randy - yes, I've been to Marymoor several times, and I agree it's far more bucolic and chill. My point wasn't about finding a better, or more picturesque venue. It was about locating one in Seattle proper as Sub Pop is so closely associated with the city.
Plus I seem to recall that back in the day Sub Pop bands mostly sounded like the city they helped put on the musical map - loud, messy, and dare I use the G word - Grungy! As developers destroy every last bit of character this city has, a part of me misses the Seattle of days gone by, warts and all.
Anyway, the thing could be in frickin' Mississippi and I'd still do my best to get there. But as far as nowhere in the city being able to handle so many cars or whatever, I beg to differ. Our pro sports franchises as well as the larger touring shows ala Springsteen seem to do OK in the city limits logistically. Though the draw will be huge, I'm not totally sure we're talking Springsteen numbers here, though I could be wrong. And while Marymoor may have lots of parking, the 520 sucks even without a major event taking place.
While we're speculating, what about Myrtle Edwards Park? They seem to handle the Hempfest throngs. Or Gasworks? They may not be as lush as Marymoor, but they're both in the city and far more in line with the overall Sub Pop vibe IMHO.
So yes, I agree that Marymoor will be a (perhaps too) lovely place for the show. I just think having it outside Seattle city limits would be like having a Stax / Volt reunion show say in Germantown instead of Memphis. Just a little odd.
Anyway, see ya there. Sounds like it's gonna be a great show.
ps: cranking "This Town" by Green River at the moment :)