with Superchunk

http://www.carrborocitizen.com/main/2008/04/17/obama-to-carrboro/#more-2344

that's the rumor anyways. from what i hear, it's gonna happen

i'm sure i just gave like 30 people a boner

4/19/2008 7:27:45 PM

I will fucking be there, supporting Canada and USA FREEDOM!!!

[Edited on April 19, 2008 at 7:31 PM. Reason : ]

4/19/2008 7:29:48 PM

Quote :

"i'm sure i just gave like 30 people a boner"

more than that

4/19/2008 7:30:09 PM

i'll be there
with my boner

4/19/2008 7:37:41 PM

talk about preaching to the choir

4/19/2008 8:12:32 PM

I live in Chapel Hill, work in Carrboro, and have been hearing such rumors as well.

4/19/2008 8:43:21 PM

hooray superchunks

4/19/2008 9:03:36 PM

post some confirmation as soon as it hits

4/19/2008 9:11:03 PM

OMFG

BETTER NOT BE TOMORROW NIGHT

4/20/2008 1:29:12 AM

Quote :

"Friday afternoon, May 2"

4/20/2008 1:30:37 AM

yeah read that after i posted that

cant fucking wait

4/20/2008 1:35:37 AM

I've got a boner!

4/20/2008 9:41:57 AM

ahhh Carrboro

the home of Fifth Season Gardening - for all your indoor gardening needs

4/20/2008 9:57:34 AM

I just got 2 boners

4/20/2008 11:01:44 AM

I just got three boners

4/20/2008 11:32:39 AM

<--- bonerized

4/20/2008 12:03:38 PM

I got four and got lightheaded

4/20/2008 12:04:20 PM

OMFUCK

4/20/2008 12:07:54 PM

*swoon*

4/20/2008 12:58:38 PM

What are the odds of actually getting to see this?

4/20/2008 1:43:03 PM

talk about preaching to the choir

4/20/2008 1:48:40 PM

^^ i live in Carrboro, so pretty good i hope.

4/20/2008 1:53:48 PM

Quote :

"Stewart said that organizers expect between 3,000 and 4,000 people to attend the event."

obama filled an 18k arena, leaving thousands and thousands out in the cold because they couldnt get in when he spoke here

and they only expect 3-4k? how big is the rumored location?

4/20/2008 2:05:44 PM

Quote :

"talk about preaching to the choir"

Not really. He's trying to beat Clinton right now.

4/20/2008 5:23:58 PM

^^this will be during the day, so it might not get as big of a crowd. BUT, it's in carrboro, so they'll probably get a lot of students from unc.

4/20/2008 6:15:47 PM

Plz to come. It has been too long Sarah

4/22/2008 12:24:14 PM

This was posted in the wrong thread. Chit chat maybe, because an Obama ralley certainly is not entertainment, unless you're watching for comedic value

4/22/2008 12:29:32 PM

YOU'RE TELLIN ME

WHEN JON BON JOVI WAS PLAYING THE EDWARDS RALLY I WAS IN HERE SCOFFING AT THE WHOLE AFFAIR

[Edited on April 22, 2008 at 12:32 PM. Reason : !!!!]

4/22/2008 12:32:02 PM

Quote :

"and they only expect 3-4k? how big is the rumored location?"

Not very. If the "Town Commons" is the same place they have their Farmers Market, I'd think 4k would be about the max number of people you could shoehorn in there.

4/22/2008 1:53:57 PM

If that's the best he can do then he is sure to lose.
John Edwards had Jon Bon Jovi.

JON
BON
FREAKIN'
JOVI

4/22/2008 3:43:04 PM

well in carrboro, arcade fire is probably a pretty big pull. but these aren't the people that obama needs to win over.

[Edited on April 22, 2008 at 3:47 PM. Reason : but maybe they're the people he needs to get excited. i don't know.]

4/22/2008 3:47:12 PM

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/50106-arcade-fire-plan-obama-shows-with-superchunk

looks like gboro and carrboro!!

4/22/2008 4:42:08 PM

Quote :

"Biking, walking, car-pooling, and public transportation are encouraged!"

4/22/2008 4:44:17 PM

!!!!!!!!!111111111111

I'll be at both

4/22/2008 4:52:08 PM

where do we get these "free tickets"?

4/22/2008 5:03:42 PM

That's what we've got to find out here. As soon as someone finds out I expect them to post here IMMEDIATELY.

I know I will. Might end up driving to Greensboro twice here since I have a feeling they will hand them out somewhere and not online.

4/22/2008 5:05:32 PM

I believe they're just giving them out... this is from the N&O blog:

http://blogs.newsobserver.com/beat/index.php?title=arcade_fire_finally&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

Quote :

"It's been years since Arcade Fire played the Triangle, but the Montreal rock band is finally coming our way -- and it only took a rally for Barack Obama to make it happen. As has been rumored since last week, Arcade Fire and Merge labelmates Superchunk will play at an Obama rally happening May 2 at Carrboro Town Commons. Showtime is 2 p.m. and admission is free, but tickets are limited -- first come, first served."

so, to answer your tickets question, it's all about how bad you want 'em, I guess.

4/22/2008 5:16:15 PM

Well then.

Guess I'll be getting there really fucking early.

Carpool to G'Boro?

4/22/2008 5:17:58 PM

I'd like to make the Carrboro show, as I already work in RTP, but I have a feeling it's going to be a little too packed for me to go in.

Maybe I could trust one of you fools to call me from out there and let me know when the line is starting to get packed and then I can go over.

4/22/2008 5:25:46 PM

I never thought I would be...but now I'm pissed I have to go to Jazz Fest in NO that weekend.

4/22/2008 6:52:48 PM

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/zachedwards/gGCBQr

Ticket information.

4/22/2008 6:55:44 PM

we're either going to campout at morning times or be there at 5 at the absoulute latest. I'm so ridiculously excited

[Edited on April 22, 2008 at 8:47 PM. Reason : w00t for cell phone posting]

4/22/2008 8:43:56 PM

Do you really think that's necessary?

4/22/2008 8:58:40 PM

probably not, better safe than sorry though.

4/22/2008 9:04:35 PM

It's too bad Arcade Fire can't vote.

4/22/2008 9:07:03 PM

Not completely true; both Win and Will are American citizens

4/22/2008 9:09:42 PM

this is awesome. i hate you guys

4/23/2008 12:28:02 AM

blah. i'm coming back the 8th or so

4/23/2008 12:29:19 AM

Damn, I wonder what time I should try to get there for tickets?

4/23/2008 11:07:24 AM

so working folk basically need to miss work on two separate days to get tickets/attend this

BULLSHIT i say.

4/23/2008 11:12:40 AM