The what ever thread...

by **TraceItalian** » Tue Feb 04, 2020 10:14 pm

So I'm doing a car delivery to South Bend soon, and I am going to visit Chicago just for fun, any recommendations on cool places I should see while there?

by **dubkitty** » Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:42 am

the Art Institute is one of the best fine-arts museums in the entire US.

by **cosmicevan** » Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:22 pm

I am a big fan of Lou Malnati's deep dish and make a point to get some whenever I'm in town.

by **TraceItalian** » Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:54 pm

you appealed to the thing I truly love more than anything: pizza. The list so far is
-Electrical Audio
-Oz Park
-Open Book bookstore
-Art Institute
-Lou Malnati

by **jirodreamsofdank** » Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:19 am

Green Day coming at you straight out of 2005

by **dubkitty** » Tue Feb 11, 2020 7:45 am

Chicago Music Exchange is worth a visit. you'll probably be able to check out most any kind of electric guitar you're curious about.

by **TraceItalian** » Wed Feb 12, 2020 11:07 pm

dubkitty wrote:Chicago Music Exchange is worth a visit. you'll probably be able to check out most any kind of electric guitar you're curious about.

Only guitar I'm truly burning for right now is a The Paul with P90s (it doesn't exist, I know), I might have to settle for a The Paul with Fralin humbucker sized p90s. I have found I am terrible at building set neck guitars. Plus, I get that they're a physical location and have to mark up, but I'm not a huge fan of the inflation they've caused on gear since they started Reverb.

My friend has begged me to doing a grab bag at a place called Dusty Grooves.

by **dubkitty** » Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:35 am

i wasn't suggesting that you buy from them, just that it can be an opportunity to check stuff out on their dime.

by **TraceItalian** » Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:12 pm

Sorry, it's very easy to get me on a tangent rsnt

by **K2000** » Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:22 am

Quimbys is great if you like zines
The best deep dish is Giordanos spinach/mushroom
MCA is pretty decent (Museum of Contemporary Art)
If you’re at the Art Institute, walk over to Millennium Park to see the bean (polished stainless steel sculpture, it’s cool) aka Cloud Gate

You can just drop in at Electrical Audio? Maybe you know somebody there.

by **codetocontra** » Fri Feb 14, 2020 10:42 pm

K2000 wrote:You can just drop in at Electrical Audio? Maybe you know somebody there.

They do seem happy to do a tour if you contact in advance. It does drive business after all.

by **friendship** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:25 am

In light of this forum slowing down lately, I just want to say that this is the only fun community on the web and I'm glad it's here. :hug:

by **BitchPudding** » Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:23 pm

Big same. Ya boi has become less present as my band picks up steam, but I'm so so glad this place is still here man. So many memories, pedals, friends.

I Love Fuzz has left a big impact on me for sure.