Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
Post by billypilgrim on Feb 28, 2007 14:52:25 GMT -5
I worry that we're setting their expectations too high. Sure, Bonnaroo changed my life, made me a better person, gave me a clearer, more youthful complexion, made me more attractive to the opposite sex, cured my alcoholism (I still drink, but now I really can stop whenever I like), helped me lose weight, helped me distinguish between "effect" and "affect", gave me a better sense of humor, provided me vast personal wealth, helped me see the goodness in all beings (especially those tastey cows), and all that. But that doesn't mean it will do that for everyone. If we set peoples' expectations too high, don't we increase the likelihood of them being disappointed? I don't mean to be overly negative, but what if (god forbid) it rains?
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Post by dogstarman on Feb 28, 2007 14:57:29 GMT -5
Sex in the rain is nice.
As a newbie, I say, don't worry about me. I've been to all kinds of different shows and spent a couple of summers touring with The Grateful Dead. I've seen it all. Hopefully, come Bonnaroo, I'll see some more.
Post by lizardking0729 on Feb 28, 2007 15:22:56 GMT -5
And if they dont enjoy Bonnaroo they dont enjoy it, so what? they dont have to come back...I want everyone to enjoy themselves but if they dont there is nothing I can do about that and I will not go out of my way to force someone to enjoy themselves. Bonnaroo, Love it or Hate it, I enjoy it so you can take that for what its worth.
Post by trippindaisy on Feb 28, 2007 15:26:14 GMT -5
dogstarman said:
Sex in the rain is nice.
As a newbie, I say, don't worry about me. I've been to all kinds of different shows and spent a couple of summers touring with The Grateful Dead. I've seen it all. Hopefully, come Bonnaroo, I'll see some more.
If you have been to Dead shows, you are perfectly prepared. exact same mentality and people - they just keep getting younger and younger....... Or is is that I keep getting older?
Post by unplugdacusticaz on Feb 28, 2007 16:07:30 GMT -5
trippindaisy said:
dogstarman said:
Sex in the rain is nice.
As a newbie, I say, don't worry about me. I've been to all kinds of different shows and spent a couple of summers touring with The Grateful Dead. I've seen it all. Hopefully, come Bonnaroo, I'll see some more.
If you have been to Dead shows, you are perfectly prepared. exact same mentality and people - they just keep getting younger and younger....... Or is is that I keep getting older?
went to woodstock '94. "bipped trolls" for a full day. tons of mud for 2 days. lots of CRAZY stuff. if roo is anything like that, i should do ok. as long as roo isn't a corporate butt rape like stock '94 was.
Post by trippindaisy on Feb 28, 2007 18:08:10 GMT -5
thejizzo said:
went to woodstock '94. "bipped trolls" for a full day. tons of mud for 2 days. lots of CRAZY stuff. if roo is anything like that, i should do ok. as long as roo isn't a corporate butt rape like stock '94 was.
It's not. It is a whole different vibe from what I heard Woodstock 94 was. The drinks and food inside Centeroo are not cheap but they are not too overpriced either. The best thing is though there are plenty of other options outside of Centeroo so you aren't stuck with limited choices.
Post by msfelithatsme on Feb 28, 2007 18:44:23 GMT -5
aww you guys worry about me? thats so sweet.
but seriously, in any luck i will have sex in the rain. no worries there!!
haha. but as for expectations, no scenario could really be a let down for me. after all, im taking 2 paid days off of work to go hang out in a field and listen to live music. thats a pretty sweet start... anything else is just an add on bonus.....
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
im stoked about my first roo. who cares if it rains; the show will go on. ive camped in the rain and seen plenty of shows in it as well. may the gods of bonnaroo descend upon us what they will. it will kick ass no matter what happens weather wise. instead of having hot sun memories i will have wet mud memories; either way i will have the memories and more importantly, the music.
Post by msfelithatsme on Feb 28, 2007 22:57:30 GMT -5
this new rain at shows thought reminds me of the craziest concert ive seen in regards to rain.
roger waters up at montage mountain in pennsylvania. it took us something like 5 hours to drive there.. so there was no way we were going to let some dark clouds drive us home.
we make our way to the gate.. and ditch our umbrellas since they arent allowed. i turn around and suddenly MASSES of people are running toward us. they are barely one step ahead of the darkest blue/grey clouds i have ever seen. These clouds were chasing them and then suddenly rain began to pummel down on EVERYONE.
roger had already been jamming.. to another brick in the wall.. but then lighting struck the stage and the concert was delayed. we stood out there for 2 and a 1/2 hours.. watching people scramble under and overhang, people peaking at the wrong times, and people (including myself) even resorting to trying to get a job working in the pizza booth.. just for some cover!!
roger frequently came out to thank what was left of the fans. then after it was finally safe.. he came back out and picked up on the exact same note that he had left off on many many many many moments before. in doing so it was almost as though he had erased all that had happened in between. as if really, it was all in our heads. amazing really.
anyone else there ? it was in July or August of 99.
Post by iridethecannibus on Mar 1, 2007 0:47:32 GMT -5
when you're hot as hell, the rain is a godsend. I'm sure i'm not the only one who has done a rain dance at roo and been thankfull for the wet goodness. I agree with all who have posted that you can never build roo up too much, because it will exceed all expectations
Post by oatmealschnappz on Mar 1, 2007 3:06:37 GMT -5
I think that we are all just trying to emphasize how intense an experience Bonnaroo can be. Yeah, the vast majority of us do feel like it's one of the best experiences imaginable but, the newbies have to understand that this message-board is (almost) entirely made-up of the faithful.We've all had legendarily amazing times at Bonnaroo and that's why we're all here in the first place. Im sure that not everyone who attends/attended Roo has such a wonderful experience but, it seems like "we" all have...and that's all we've got to go on.
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thats true. ive met a few people that hated it. just too much for them. but those were people who were dragged by friends or family and would never have gone otherwise. and some people think of it as a camping trip. its quite different. but i dont think any of them were excited enough about goin to be on inforoo. i think all of these partyin peeps will be fine.
i think it was roo 05, it didnt rain that i can remember ... been to plenty of shows that it did, and i guess it all depends on where it is, if it matters or not ... hot tenn is not bad when it rains ..jizzo, i went to woodstock one and that was one heck of a mud bath, ws 99 it really didnt rain but the outhouses overflowed so there was that "mud" .. yuck ... it was funny, there were these two guys that covered themselves with that sh...t and started at the back of the audience, and managed to get almost all the way to the front because no one wanted to get near them lol . it looked like moses parting the red sea the way everyone got out of the way .... cr***
It seems to rain at least a little every year. A rain shower in the heat of the day is NICE!
If I'm not mistaken, 05 was when it seemed to rain all weekend. A blast in the mud.
04 we got a bad thunderstorm Sat , blew down my canopy, broke my flagpole and they delayed some shows. I remember dancing in knee deep mud all night to Primus.
Rain is Great (especially with the sex part, but even without)