Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
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2006 I went with my hubby, his 2 friends and my daughter. Didn't get to see everything I wanted and was too worried about keeping everyone happy - it also was my first time and I was not prepared....
2007 I took my teenager and her friend - I spent most of Roo alone and had a total blast. I am not a very social person and did not really make any friends or anything but I still had fun
2008 Went with hubby and 3 teenagers - never saw the teenagers and spent most of the time with the hubby but we did split up a few times for some shows.
you are officially the coolest mom ever. crunchies!!!
i bought my ticket not knowing if any of my friends are seriously planning on going. i may very well end up going solo..... and that's perfectly fine by me. i went to Coachella last year (my first, DEFINITELY not last festival) by myself and that's the only way i'll ever do it. I met the coolest people and never once felt like i was alone, plus i got to do what i wanted, when i wanted. i know it sounds a little selfish, but when there's so much stuff to do and so little time to do it, every minute counts.
^^^^^ Oh here here sis. don't feel guilty or selfish at all. Being able to go do what you want when you want is your right and for me as well is the only way to go.
I don't care what you say about me, just spell my name right---P.T. Barnum "As I was walking up the stairs I met a man who wasn't there He wasn't there again today I wish to God he'd go away."
^^^^^ Oh here here sis. don't feel guilty or selfish at all. Being able to go do what you want when you want is your right and for me as well is the only way to go.
Looks like I'm going in by myself for sure, I've been in 07 and 08 but always with a couple of friends. I have a feeling it's gonna be really cool, though I'm just nervous I won't meet any people to talk to or party with, as we just kept to ourselves mostly before. If the neighbor situation isn't cool, I'd like to move to camp inforoo if that's cool.
I went last year with 4 other people, all but one of whom were pretty awkward guys. Other friends of mine ended up camping pretty close, and I spent most of my time with them, that was a group of about 10+ that sort of shifted and people did their own thing and had a good time how they wanted to.
This year I'm doing pre-fest with 1 other friend, and 1 other friend of ours is probably going to drive down with us and just chill in Manchester for a few days (I guess) cause he bought a regular ticket. We might move to camp with him or just stay in Volunteer, but I might go "solo" and move into Camp inforoo to get close and have a good time and meet cool people.
As of now im going solo, i bought my ticket right when they went on sale thinking my brother and a few of his buddies were going but he backed out. Ive been to shows alone but never a festival. The only thing im worried/debating on going is the drive i live in a suburb of Chicago= 9hrs of driving alone(18hrs all together)
Post by nitetimeritetime on Apr 27, 2009 19:43:18 GMT -5
^^^ The drive down shouldn't be TOO bad because you'll be excited, but I'd recommend getting a hotel room somewhere on the way back. You will be tired after Roo, guaranteed. I have to drive 8 1/2 hours back, and it's brutal enough even with somebody else in the car to make sure I don't fall asleep.
yeah the drive alone won't be pleasant but after reading this, i'm actually really excited to go by myself, that way i'll kinda be forced to meet some new folks. first roo, first phish, fifth festie, very very excited to say the least. never been to one by the lonesome, but i think that will make it all the more memorable. But if anyone in, near, or coming through saint louis doesn't want to ride alone, you're more than welcome since i'll be heading solo and i'll have some empty space.
First Roo, first festie, first Phish for me too (although I did see Trey with his nine-piece brass accompaniment thing some years ago, but hey that's not the same as Phish) and I'll probably be going it alone. Doesn't bother me in the least. The drive isn't bad (about 5.5 hours) and I'd rather go alone than with someone I'm uncertain about having a good time with. I'm a bit shy sometimes, so I have a slight fear that I won't be aggressive enough about making friends, but a few beers should clear up that problem in no time
Just bought my ticket...thought I wasn't going to go because nobody was going with me (waaaaah)...then I started to get the 'roo itch. I've been the last 3 years, and I didn't want to break the streak. Basically, I think I would feel worse not being at Bonnaroo than I would going alone. Reading these forums pushed me over the edge to go. Thanks for all the info & opinions - I can't wait!!!
Just bought my ticket...thought I wasn't going to go because nobody was going with me (waaaaah)...then I started to get the 'roo itch. I've been the last 3 years, and I didn't want to break the streak. Basically, I think I would feel worse not being at Bonnaroo than I would going alone. Reading these forums pushed me over the edge to go. Thanks for all the info & opinions - I can't wait!!!
Way to go man! Not having someone to go to Roo is no reason not to attend.
come to think of it that would be the most amazing way to go. every year ive been its been great but the camp site is filled with no less than 25 people. To just roll in by yourself or with one or two of your best friends would be so incred.
come to think of it that would be the most amazing way to go. every year ive been its been great but the camp site is filled with no less than 25 people. To just roll in by yourself or with one or two of your best friends would be so incred.
My first roo (2005) was with three other guys and it sort of sucked because the three others got in a fight on Friday and were pretty well dicks about the whole situation. Then the guy who was driving decided he wanted to bug on Sunday morning so we left.
My second and third (2007, 2008) I just went with one other person and that was a lot better. In 07 I went with an old buddy from high school and had fun, in 08 I went with my sister and we had a blast.
This year, it looks like I am on my own. I don't know for sure yet, but every day that passes makes it look more like I will be going solo.
I'm excited about it but I'm also sort of nervous but either way I think I will manage to have a good time...I mean, it's Bonnaroo, right?
Post by rolltitans67t on May 5, 2009 9:37:44 GMT -5
first roo was 06 - went with a buddy who I had been to some shows with. It was cool but we were underprepared. No shade at camp, etc. He is a cool guy and we have similar music tastes, and would bascially go where ever I wanted. We split up at night some because he would go to camp before I was ready. It was great.
07, added two friends to the crew. It was still cool but I did feel a little inhibited by trying to keep up with 3 other people. Plus the new dudes didnt like to get down as close as me so I hung back farther than I normally would. It still rocked though. Camp was more fun, we had shade etc, more food, played cards, mingled with neighbors a bit.
missed last year, and looks like I am solo this year and looking forward to it. I don't mind hanging by myself at the shows but am a little concerned about being alone at camp. But there is plenty to get into around the joint. Plus, a buddy is a vendor so I can hang at his booth whenever I want.
Plus, maybe the inforoo brunch will bring some of us soloers together.
You know I go to most shows and festivals alone and I don't mind a bit.. I always make friends everywhere I go.
At Rooo I've always gone with friends but theyre at Roo for all the wrong reasons (IMO) so I think Imma just go off alone this year. After going to to 50+ shows and 3 other festivals .. all alone this past year, I think I'm used to it... and quite content.
This will be my first Bonnaroo, actually my first festival ever, and I'm almost 100% sure I'll be going solo. At first I was a bit worried about it, but now that I think about it I'm sort of glad that I'm going solo. I won't have to worry about whether my sister or bro are having a good time, and I won't have to watch any bands that I'm not interested in seeing. I've been pretty independent my whole life, and I love being alone sometimes, so I can hardly wait until June.
The thing I was mostly worried about is I have a crippling shyness, but hopefully I'll be able to be more outgoing since everyone seems so friendly on the site. I'm glad I'm going alone, it'll be a chance to meet new people and have an AMAZING time.
This will be my first Bonnaroo, actually my first festival ever, and I'm almost 100% sure I'll be going solo. At first I was a bit worried about it, but now that I think about it I'm sort of glad that I'm going solo. I won't have to worry about whether my sister or bro are having a good time, and I won't have to watch any bands that I'm not interested in seeing. I've been pretty independent my whole life, and I love being alone sometimes, so I can hardly wait until June.
The thing I was mostly worried about is I have a crippling shyness, but hopefully I'll be able to be more outgoing since everyone seems so friendly on the site. I'm glad I'm going alone, it'll be a chance to meet new people and have an AMAZING time.
I have never gone to roo w/o a girl, the first years choice of female was worse than my decision that we didn't need a shade tent or any shoes but flip flops (this was for Mud-a-roo '04, never did find those flipflops). Just how i like to go, but please choose your mates carefully, or go solo. Better to go solo than with the wrong person.
Post by chelseaistalkative on May 14, 2009 14:17:06 GMT -5
This will be my first 'roo. And I am going with two of my close friends who are also virgins to 'roo. But we had already discussed that there will be a time that I'm wondering off to do my thing. I hope they catch on and do the same.
This will be my first Bonnaroo, actually my first festival ever, and I'm almost 100% sure I'll be going solo. At first I was a bit worried about it, but now that I think about it I'm sort of glad that I'm going solo. I won't have to worry about whether my sister or bro are having a good time, and I won't have to watch any bands that I'm not interested in seeing. I've been pretty independent my whole life, and I love being alone sometimes, so I can hardly wait until June.
The thing I was mostly worried about is I have a crippling shyness, but hopefully I'll be able to be more outgoing since everyone seems so friendly on the site. I'm glad I'm going alone, it'll be a chance to meet new people and have an AMAZING time.
I don't care what you say about me, just spell my name right---P.T. Barnum "As I was walking up the stairs I met a man who wasn't there He wasn't there again today I wish to God he'd go away."
Post by herecomeseverybody on May 16, 2009 10:24:21 GMT -5
I'm going with an old friend of mine, a few of his college friends, and then another college friend of mine is coming with a couple of her friends. It's two groups of great people I can meander between, but I'm pretty much going to be following my own impulses the entire way. I feel like this is going to mean my being alone a lot of the town (everyone else wants to see NIN instead of moe.), but it's my first 'roo! I feel like I would be doing myself a disservice if I didn't indulge every wish I had while there. The idea of making friends with strangers left and right is also really appealing.
Post by Dave Maynar on May 16, 2009 11:05:52 GMT -5
It's my first Roo and first multi-day festival (anyone remember the Horde tour?), and I am going solo. I have always liked to have some periods of time by myself, but I am married with two kids and have a very interpersonal-oriented job. Needless to say, these moments have come rarely for the last few years.
The most interesting thing about going alone is telling others. The range of reactions is quite amazing. More than one friend has expressed shock "You don't know ANYONE else that you can go with?! What will you do by yourself?!" Others know exactly what I am talking about and have said they would do the same if they could.
I know exactly what you are talking about. Everyone from my family to people at work are shocked and amazed when I tell them I am going to roo alone. How can you be alone with 80,000 people? How many people would love to have 4 days to do what they wanted when they wanted without worries or obligations toward other people. Total freedom with no responsibilities except to be happy and content and rock your socks off any way you choose.
I go with my wife but we split up for shows all the time. Only problem I have with being solo is when you stake out a great spot and then have to pee. I feel like an idiot saying "I'll be back" to people (my mother's voice- why didn't you go before you got there?), and while that is usually cool in the tents forget the crowds around the What and Which. Maybe I'll just try out adult diapers.
I just went with one other person last year. I don't think it was near as much fun as this year will be, going with a group. People say Roo-ers are friendly, and I guess they are, but I don't know... it was hard for me to meet many people last year. Maybe I'm just too shy.