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I know this probably doesn't deserve a thread and if it did it wouldn't belong here (want to avoid the TML newbs) but I figure I have built up enough good post credits to start a bad thread.
I like the Bonnaroo lineup there are a lot of bands I like on it, some I like a lot, but after much studying I realized there isn't a single "must see" band on there for me. Believe it or not I'm having a hard time convincing myself to buy a ticket on Saturday so please do the convincing for me.
I don't care how but please make me want to buy a ticket.
There's always the possibility of a Neil Young addition...?
Please don't do this to me. We all know it isn't happening at this point. Part of the reason I don't want to go is I have been doing a really good job saving for Glasto and if I keep saving my $$$ I think there is a pretty decent chance I could do Bonnaroo next year too if Neil is there.
For me, it's always been the combination of things to see there that I wouldn't normally see. And this year is packed. Radiohead, Chili Peppers (regardless of others opinions), Phish is a top 3 unrivaled by any other U.S. festival.
The chance to see the Beach Boys 50 year reunion.
The Word
Spectrum Road
The mesh of all the different genres attending, which is the usual draw for me, even though they are light on heavy metal this year.
Last but not least, and as mentioned above, the endless possibilities for the super jam this year.
I just don't see another festival that comes close to offering what Roo has, especially with the rumored Lolla leak.
I'm already doing Forecastle this summer and originally I was already planning on doing just one fest. So this wouldn't be a fest-less summer. When I put together my top 10 for the year I realized 7/10 of the bands on there I have seen in the last 6 months or so and most of them a have seen multiple times over the last two years. Hence the fact that there is no "must see" band for me.
There is a pretty good chance the super-jam will be awesome, but there is also a chance it will be something I'm not into
Before the lineup came out, I didn't think I'd be considering going, but where else am I going to see Charles Bradley, Darondo, Mogwai, Afrocubism, Steven Bernstein (with Bernie Worrell, playing SLY?!?!?), the WORD, the punch bros, and trampled by turtles, not to mention the Beach Boys and Spectrum Road? There'a a lot for you to like, and plenty more will be added. Don't forget the cafe acts will be loaded with bacon friendly material. always are.
Bands playing Bonnaroo is an imporant factor in the decision but not the only one.
I felt 2011 had the weakest lineup out of all the years I went but it was one of the most fun Bonnaroo's ever. Go for the surprises. Go for the inforoo brunch and the people. Go for the sheer fact that there is no fest quite like Bonnaroo and for that chance that you just might discover one of your new favorite bands.
I missed bonnaroo 2009 because of this mentality, and trust me, you will regret it. You will look back over the lineup and slap yourself for not going.
The undercard is slightly weaker than I had hoped, but I am still going to hate having to miss this year.
Hey, look, it's a picture of the religious experience I have 4 years ago. I think I can actually make myself out in this picture, but I can't be too sure.
Post by Alberto Balsalm on Feb 14, 2012 18:23:28 GMT -5
Honeslty I felt the same way Bacon. Usually there's like 7 or 8 "must-sees" for me at Roo.
This year, it's basically Radiohead, Phish, Flying Lotus and tUnE-yArDs for me. Then a BUNCH of "I would check that out" type acts where Im either a casual fan or I think it would be a good show.
Either way, Im still gonna go because its f**king Bonnaroo and I know it will be awesome. < There's my convincing, I don't think I was doing a very good job up until then
The "its f**king Bonnaroo" is really the only thing that has me seriously considering going. I know those four days in June are going to be miserable if I don't go. I know I will have fun if I do go.
The "its f**king Bonnaroo" is really the only thing that has me seriously considering going. I know those four days in June are going to be miserable if I don't go. I know I will have fun if I do go.
When I didn't go in 2010, i spent most of the weekend watching the webcast, wishing I was there.
Either way, Im still gonna go because its f**king Bonnaroo and I know it will be awesome. < There's my convincing, I don't think I was doing a very good job up until then
I told myself this earlier today. Bacon, your thread helped me get more excited about going. At least it's helping someone!
Just come to Bonnaroo. You know you'll regret it if you don't.
The "its f**king Bonnaroo" is really the only thing that has me seriously considering going. I know those four days in June are going to be miserable if I don't go. I know I will have fun if I do go.
I think you just made the best argument right there ^^^^^
People on here bitch about the early years when the line up was lite on the bands they wanted to see. For me, personally, those years were some of the best years for me. I could wander and check out stuff I may not have seen otherwise. I took home a new experience that I may not realize I was open to going in.
I won't try and sell you on the line up. I'll sell you with two words.
Fawnmart and I were seriously considering not going this year. But we made our decision to go before the lineup dropped just because we could only imagine ourselves being at home and missing seeing all of the great people we've gotten to know through this amazing inforoo board.
Now we're pissing our pants about seeing everyone again AND seeing some amazing sets that will leave us speechless. There's definitely magic involved in being at the farm with folks you are likely to see once a year. I think jhamm is right. You'll be kicking yourself come June.
