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Officially going solo again this year and looking foward to it. I think I learned alot from my mistakes last year and this year should be a much richer experience then last year. (Not that last year was bad.) I think that im going to try to do Camp Inforoo and make some new friends. I know the toughest parts of last year was when there wasnt any music going on or nobody I wanted to see. With no one there to talk to or hang out with those times were very long and boring. Hopefully this year that wont be a problem.
07 - tribal. It was my first 'Roo, but I went with several vets as well as other newbs, and it was nice to have the help and guidance the first time out. I'd never done anything like 'Roo, and I'm not an outdoors person at all. It was the first time I'd ever pitched a tent.
08 - 2 of us camping, several others in Centeroo. I went VIP last year with a splitter and ended up sharing the spot and my tent with him (but not like that). I have to admit I enjoyed camping with fewer people.
09 - Looks like camping solo. Unless the splitter I (hopefully) find wants to do a deal like last year's, I'll be camping solo, and I'll probably love it. I may join up with Camp Inforoo. I'll still meet up with my best friend in Centeroo, but I'll probably be a lot more independent this year with not having to stay with her.
Post by ilovebonaroo on Feb 20, 2009 10:04:33 GMT -5
for me last year i was a rookie and went totally tribal ~12 people! I have to say i definitely made the rookie mistake and missed a few shows that I was totally pumped for in fear of losing my group. MISTAKE. Despite who you go with make it a point to have your OWN schedule and if others decide to join you, the more the merrier. BUT do NOT cater to everyone elses wants as there will always be a chance to see them again (especially at camp during the night). do what you are diggin at the time and the karma/vibes you will recieve for JUST BEING at Bonnaroo will lead you to unparalleled happiness
haven't made it out for a bonnaroo yet, but have attended coachella twice
first time with just 1 other person, second time with 2 others and a group of another 2. the more the merrier is definitely the way to go, but i totally want to find some time this year (my first roo!) to venture off on my own, do my own thing, etc. there are definitely gonna be some acts my buddies aren't going to want to see, and i plan on taking full advantage of that.
07 - My first year. My neighbor told me that him and a few others were going to go too Bonnaroo and that I should snag a ticket when they became available. I had heard about Bonnaroo in the past, and when TOOL canceled their show in my town I was good to go. Going in, I only had ideas of what a music festival was and boy did my mind melt over those next 4 days. Got there at 7am, been awake already 20 hours... stayed awake until 11pm Thursday night... and somehow managed to make it all weekend! Met up with the rest of his group periodically throughout the weekend, met AWESOME neighbors (weird that they were rookies too in groups of 2) and really had a blast.
08 - I went solo last year, when the two people I was going to go with ditched a month prior. I wasn't hyped up that much last year when it came to going, so I didn't do a mad scramble to find someone to ride with. It sucked driving 13 hours with no company. Then when I got there I was camped around four married or engaged couples (i was single)... lol... it was awkward at first, but they all ended up being really cool. I was technically solo, but at around 11am on that Thursday I got a call from the people I went with the previous year. Them: "Are you at bonnaroo?" Me: "Yah, u?" Them: "Yah, were just pulling into the gate now." Me: "Word"
ssooooo,
I'de just suggest get some people to ride with up too tennessee. That ride can suck solo, but in terms of wandering off and checking out music... that's the beauty of bonnaroo!
Last year was my first, went with my dad and the only time I saw him was sleeping at the tent or meeting for a meal. I was only in high school then and I feel that taking on Bonnaroo on my own was a great learning experience, this year I am going with just my dad again and I plan to spend the time on my own because it seems there is still so much there to experience, I don't want to be tied down by a group
Post by billclinton on Feb 23, 2009 15:37:11 GMT -5
Went tribal last year, and will probably never do it again unless it's the perfect group. I ended up being the coordinator since nobody else had a tent, which I had to front money and pay for so everyone else could sleep in, then only 2 other guys decided to give me any money for it. So this year it's just going to be me and my best friend, maybe another tag along or 2. We've been good friends for years, have the same tastes and interests, know how we'll react, etc so we ended up being a 2 man tandem most of the year last year.
There's not a thing worth remembering When tomorrow can bring someone new Get used to the thought You can't be what you're not Life has already got plans for you
Post by watchoutandysmith on Feb 27, 2009 10:39:57 GMT -5
Last year was my first Roo. None of my close friends from my hometown went so I went with two old friends from high school (yeah you two, "herecomesthesun" and "broobound"!) but I was most of the time by myself. It was more of a watch over each others' stuff while at camp.
I did go to Kayne West with them (what a waste of time), also went to Girl Talk with another friend I ran into, went to Marley's performance with two friends who I met while studying abroad, and I also hung out with these four New York guys who were awesome and saw My Morning Jacket with them.
Overall, being by yourself can be fun (plus you can always make new friends) but I would rather be in a group - or better yet with a significant other to share the Roo experience with!
Also I have an independent streak in me and I had just gotten back from studying abroad a week before so I was use to be a lone trailblazer ha
2009 will be my first year at 'Roo and I'm going with four (maybe six) other ROOkies. We are all seniors in high school and we are graduating four days before 'Roo. This is our graduation present to ourselves in a way, we're all taking a roadtrip to 'Roo from NH. (18 hours). I kinda wish now that I was alone or with only one other person, our group of all rookies seems like its going to be hard to handle.
2009 will be my first year at 'Roo and I'm going with four (maybe six) other ROOkies. We are all seniors in high school and we are graduating four days before 'Roo. This is our graduation present to ourselves in a way, we're all taking a roadtrip to 'Roo from NH. (18 hours). I kinda wish now that I was alone or with only one other person, our group of all rookies seems like its going to be hard to handle.
I hope it goes okay..
dude, you guys are going to have a friggin' blast! don't worry at all
2009 will be my first year at 'Roo and I'm going with four (maybe six) other ROOkies. We are all seniors in high school and we are graduating four days before 'Roo. This is our graduation present to ourselves in a way, we're all taking a roadtrip to 'Roo from NH. (18 hours). I kinda wish now that I was alone or with only one other person, our group of all rookies seems like its going to be hard to handle.
I hope it goes okay..
dude, you guys are going to have a friggin' blast! don't worry at all
you're right. thanks man! + karma for you
i think just reading this thread and all of the positive experiences people have had at 'Roo alone made me start thinking about it...
Post by decemberlov on Mar 4, 2009 18:23:40 GMT -5
I'll be attending my first Roo Solo this year (hopefully) a guy friend of mine wants to go but he's so codependant I can see it being a real drag. When I suggested last week we at least take one day to go off alone and experience things on our own he go real weird about it. He told me he'd probably never find me for the rest of the weekend ( i tend to be a wanderer)
Anyway I'm looking forward to being alone and hopefully not having a tag along...I sure would feel a little guilty if I had to intentionally ditch someone lol
I just think it's important in life to go solo sometimes and be spontaneous, I've learned alot about myself during those free moments
2009 will be my first year at 'Roo and I'm going with four (maybe six) other ROOkies. We are all seniors in high school and we are graduating four days before 'Roo. This is our graduation present to ourselves in a way, we're all taking a roadtrip to 'Roo from NH. (18 hours). I kinda wish now that I was alone or with only one other person, our group of all rookies seems like its going to be hard to handle.
I hope it goes okay..
my advice to you is dont try to all stay together the whole time or it may be hard to handle. Not all of you are gonna wanna do the same thing at the same time so be ready to break off from the group and do your own thing, and have others in your group be prepared for the same.
Lolla 07 - went with the then-gf, it was conflict hell, we got in fights, i was nuts about this festival and being as immersed in it as possible and she just wanted to relax. lots of good times, but also a lot of unwanted drama
Lolla 08 - newly single (the ex actually didn't want me to go to this, said it would make our experience the previous year meaningless. lolz.) went with a girl i kinda had a thing with, and her brother and some of his friends. On sunday i pretty much did my own thing and enjoyed myself greatly
Rothbury 08 - volunteered with a good friend, had an incredible time, we saw all the same shows but there never was a conflict
Roo 09 - reading this thread is making me consider going alone. I've been all over a good portion of my friends to get them to go, but i've run into snags, making me nervous about possibly making the drive from Detroit all the way down to TN. this thread is just making me think of how good it could be also
Post by sneakyalien on Mar 6, 2009 11:44:59 GMT -5
'02 - With one other '03 - With a group '04 - Solo '09 - All I know so far is that I'm going to be there!
Most of the time I attend festivals with at least one other person, but I have been to some solo, including The 'Roo in 2004. The only time that things can be a drag is when you might feel responsible for somebody else during the fest. I can't imagine going with 50+ peeps like someone mentioned. I don't even know 50 people that would even go! I am light years away from my HS years though, and most of my friends think that Bonnaroo is a nightmare!
The important thing to remember is NOT TO WORRY. Just like all things in life worrying doesn't do anything. Take that energy and put it into being aware and open to possibilities. How you approach a situation is important, and imo The 'Roo is the perfect place to leave things up to chance (socially, at leat).
Just bring yourself, some provisions, and a good attitude and you will have the best time!!
This year will be my first and it's just me and my best friend. We are total opposites but it's good because we kind of feed off each other. I'm glad that it's only going to be the two of us because that means it'll be much more likely for us to meet lots of new people and less likely to have any conflicts.
I just pushed the solo vote ahead. I am a little worried but I think this is going to be a amazing experiance. I talked myself into buying my ticket tonight so i am officially IN as of right now.
Post by SouthGA_Festival Machine on Mar 8, 2009 9:55:57 GMT -5
This will be my 4th Roo and I've been to 5 other camping fests at this point. All have been solo. I think it's a lot easier to meet new people and do what you want when you go solo. I've never felt lonely at any festival I've been to and I plan to keep going to as many as I can.
Post by twilightsociety on Mar 9, 2009 1:27:32 GMT -5
I went to Bonnaroo 2007 and 2008 alone, and it looks to be that way in 2009 as well. I never want to do these things alone, but it usually works out that way. It's great for seeing all the music I want, as I'm a real trooper and see every act I want with no breaks for naps, food, etc. But it gets so lonely from about 5 am until music at noon or 1 pm. I go through about 2 paperbacks a day and carry them in my huge-pockets cargo shorts to read during acts and mornings.
Being alone is awesome for doing your own musical thing, but it sure would be nice for me to go with someone I know (my fiance for instance, who sadly has no interest in camping or festivals). I was even about 20 feet away from the Inforoo camp group last year, but was too shy and sheepish to stop by.
I voted for tribal, because I rode with 4 more people there. That's not entirely accurate though, because by midnight each night I was hanging out with myself or new friends that I'd made and it was the best time I've ever had. The only time my group saw me was when they woke up and I was busting a fat chill on the grass outside the tents (when you're watching the sunrise come up as you're walking back to your tent, you realize the inside of that tent is going to be HOT in a few short hours). We all ate breakfast together and talked about our experiences from the night before, and usually by the time the music started we'd start drifting apart.
I suggest that everyone give this a try. Get yourself a map and do some wandering on your own. You'll see all the music you want, avoid bickering with campmates trying to convince them to see your music and vice versa, and you'll all have heady stories to share on the ride home .
Post by beatles9184 on Mar 10, 2009 15:28:59 GMT -5
I went in 05 with a boyfriend, and we met up with around 10ish other friends from around the country, but on sat I went to go see my own shows and did the solo thing for the whole day.
It was perfect, and neither of us minded, I think it's important to have your own space during roo so you don't freak out on people for being annoying im going this year with 4 other girls, i pray that we sepearate at least for a few hours lol
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If I get selected for volunteering, I'll be going alone this year. I went in 05 and 06 with my fiance.
I'm one of those codependent people. I don't like to do things alone. But I think it would be good for me. I'm trying to think of it like summer camp... I always went alone and met people there. The one year I went with people I knew, it was not as much fun. I'm ready to take it on.
It looks like I'll be going alone this year. the person I was going to go with found out that she won't be able to. Last year, I went with my sister and, even though we stayed at the same campsite, we didn't see a lot of each other. It was just too busy, too many great things to see. For me, it would be cool to share the experience with someone, but being solo lets you make your own decisions and let your weekend wander where it will.
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