Sandwiched between the Illini Union’s walk-up Espresso Royale counter and the tiny stage Mountain Goats and John Vanderslice will be gracing in less than 48 hours was a tiny, open-doored mirage of musical goodness:
People – I’ve stumbled across our town’s equivalent to the hatch. Apparently, Courtyard Cafe will have their “office” open to sell tickets to upcoming shows (cough Hold Steady presale cough) until Friday, when tickets will be sold at the door. The person manning the desk for the night had no idea what time or when the spot will be open next (he was too preoccupied pushing a button every 108 minutes) but I’d suggest cutting through the Courtyard tomorrow as many times as you can until it opens, to avoid the painfully long lines Friday evening.
UPDATE: The presale will be happening until midnight tonight (Wednesday), and from noon until 8pm tomorrow, when Mountain Goats/Vanderslice start.
So, problem solved. Now, go! Fill your pockets full of Hold Steady tickets and your ears full of good music!
Where is their “office”?
never mind it’s right next to the espresso royale like in the picture..duh!
Ticket sale Today from 12PM-8PM at the Courtyard Cafe Office.