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I'm on the fence about going this year. I only have 2 must see bands where I must see the entire show - MMJ and Disco Biscuits. If they're both latenight Friday, then I'm not going to go (I'll see them individually elsewhere).
So, I'm going to hold off on tickets until: a) the schedule becomes clearer b) another absolute 100% favorite can't miss a single minute band is announced
If there were only 2 bands I wanted to see I wouldnt go, its not worth it, you would be much much better off catching them when they come around depending on where u live that is. cause luckily living in NY makes it easy for me to see basically every band playing bonnaroo, just not at bonnaroo
I would say one of the biggest things is taking into account the atmosphere, not just the music. Despite what others may say, I think there is still a communal spirit to Bonnaroo, even more so than other festivals you may attend. Not to get all sentimental, but it is 80,000 descending on a farm for four days, living, breathing, eating, and listening to music together. That is one of the biggest reasons I go every year. It is unlike any other concert experience you can get anywhere else. I think sometimes people miss the point when just worrying about the lineup. Wayne Coyne talked about a lot last year during the Flaming Lips set. Art somehow has the ability to bring people together. Even though you may only know your neighbor for four days, they are still your neighbor. Anyway, that's my two cents.
Last Edit: Mar 19, 2008 8:44:24 GMT -5 by dto - Back to Top
I would say one of the biggest things is taking into account the atmosphere, not just the music. Despite what others may say, I think there is a still a communal spirit to Bonnaroo, even more so than other festivals you may attend. Not to get all sentimental, but it is 80,000 descending on a farm for four days, living, breathing, eating, and listening to music together. That is one of the biggest reasons I go every year. It is unlike any other concert experience you can get anywhere else. I think sometimes people miss the point when just worrying about the lineup. Wayne Coyne talked about a lot last year during the Flaming Lips set. Art somehow has the ability to bring people together. Even though you may only know your neighbor for four days, they are still your neighbor and at Bonnaroo for probably similar reasons to you. Anyway, that's my two cents.
I completely agree. I go to be at Bonnaroo and have a good time. If you dont love the lineup there is still sooo much to do.
I dont know one american camping festival that has less of a communal feeling than bonnaroo except mayeb coachella. but then again I havent been to all of them but the others I have been to makes me disagree with that statement
I think an overwhelming amount of people think Roo has a great communal feeling.
I gotta agree with this one (although - other then Bonnaroo, Jazzfest, Beale Street Music Festival and Jubilee Jam - I don't have much to compare it to)
Post by VoiceOfReason on Mar 19, 2008 9:47:36 GMT -5
I think it depends on the individual. You can meet everyone and make it really communal or totally isolate yourself and get lost in the crowd if you want.
All I'm trying to say is that every festival has a communal feeling because everyone is there for the same reasons and when camping is thrown into the mix it only adds to that feeling. but there is a big difference in the communal feeling when ur at a fest with 80,000 to the communal feeling of a fest with 2000. in a fest with 2000 you dont just get close with your neighbors, you get close with everybody.
edit: to the thread starter: if youv never been to bonnaroo before you should go
i agree. the communal spirit of bonnaroo seemed to dwindle last year.... maybe it was the dust, or something, but i couldn't even get one "BONNAROOOOOO!" yell started in line under the arch
*i like coconuts, you can break them open they smell like ladies lyin in the sun** *Hell I don't even know where I am** *for now I must sit here and ponder the yonder: The herbivores did well cause their food didn't never run** *We listen, if it feels good We shake** *You made a big impression for a girl of your size, Now I can't get by without you and your big brown eyes.**
Are you familiar with the majority of band? I am not and I look at this as a great reason to go. I see it as an opportunity to find some new bands that I don't know I love yet.
I really like going to fests where I don't know a lot of bands as I can download some bands, talk with others campers and jsut wander around and see who they like and don't have to set a strict schedule. Too many good bands is, ironically, worse IMHO. Too many conflicts and regrets at who I missed.
Now if you are familiar with most of the bands and don't really care about them, than I'd say you have an argument for not going. Otherwise I'd come and expect to enjoy some new sounds.
Oh yeah, and Roosters are AWESOME!
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Post by spencet2001 on Mar 19, 2008 13:39:01 GMT -5
Musically I'm in the same boat. There are about 3 bands I have to see and a couple I sort of like and I'm really not familiar with the rest. But what pushes me over the edge is a 14 hour road trip with three of my closest friends (one being my girlfriend) and hopefully what will be a great communal experience.
I'd say I'm interested in seeing about two-thirds of the acts on the bill. The perfect thing about this lineup is that it features dozens of acts that I would never pay to see live locally but would like to see. Outside of Orchestra Baobab, there's really no "I-have-to-see-this-band-or-I-will-die" act on the list which really is perfect.
As much as I'd love to go to my dream festival, sometimes the best experience can be getting a roster filled with bands that you're familiar with but not necessarily fanatical about. The conflicts are less painful. The experience is pushed to the forefront. And you're totally open to getting your mind blown by an act you wouldn't have dropped $30-40 to see in your hometown.
Plus, where else are you going to get the trifecta and variety of ego that Kanye, Lars and Eddie provide at the top of the bill?
Last Edit: Mar 19, 2008 13:47:04 GMT -5 by dudezer47 - Back to Top
Musically I'm in the same boat. There are about 3 bands I have to see and a couple I sort of like and I'm really not familiar with the rest. But what pushes me over the edge is a 14 hour road trip with three of my closest friends (one being my girlfriend) and hopefully what will be a great communal experience.
All I'm trying to say is that every festival has a communal feeling because everyone is there for the same reasons and when camping is thrown into the mix it only adds to that feeling. but there is a big difference in the communal feeling when ur at a fest with 80,000 to the communal feeling of a fest with 2000. in a fest with 2000 you dont just get close with your neighbors, you get close with everybody.
edit: to the thread starter: if youv never been to bonnaroo before you should go
From my personal experience (and yes it has been dwindling slightly from year to year) Bonnaroo has the largest communal experience as far as festivals go. I have been to a few other festivals, both camping and not, small and large, and Bonnaroo is by far the most communal. Just my two cents.
I would say one of the biggest things is taking into account the atmosphere, not just the music. Despite what others may say, I think there is still a communal spirit to Bonnaroo, even more so than other festivals you may attend. Not to get all sentimental, but it is 80,000 descending on a farm for four days, living, breathing, eating, and listening to music together. That is one of the biggest reasons I go every year. It is unlike any other concert experience you can get anywhere else. I think sometimes people miss the point when just worrying about the lineup. Wayne Coyne talked about a lot last year during the Flaming Lips set. Art somehow has the ability to bring people together. Even though you may only know your neighbor for four days, they are still your neighbor. Anyway, that's my two cents.
Post by sparklybecca on Mar 19, 2008 14:40:36 GMT -5
dto said:
lakai2788 said:
All I'm trying to say is that every festival has a communal feeling because everyone is there for the same reasons and when camping is thrown into the mix it only adds to that feeling. but there is a big difference in the communal feeling when ur at a fest with 80,000 to the communal feeling of a fest with 2000. in a fest with 2000 you dont just get close with your neighbors, you get close with everybody.
edit: to the thread starter: if youv never been to bonnaroo before you should go
From my personal experience (and yes it has been dwindling slightly from year to year) Bonnaroo has the largest communal experience as far as festivals go.
this is just not my experience. other festivals i have been to have a more communal feeling. if we are ONLY talking about that. however im not saying roo doesnt have a community feel, im just saying ive experienced more and better
and as far as what pushes me? im not sure... however if you havent been to roo before, i say go to roo
Post by AintNoFreedom on Mar 19, 2008 15:16:17 GMT -5
I thought Bonnaroo was pretty darn communal. Maybe not everyone, but I talked to a lot of people, some of whom, I would have never done so otherwise. I felt like most everyone was approachable... although some people just had no idea how to be courteous. But that happens, ecspecially when people are sloppy drunk. I'll never forget getting off the shuttle and having someone help my gf and I with our extra bag. They ended up our neighbors and things just got better throughout the weekend.
