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My daughter's High School graduation is June 13th and that definitely comes first. It's tough but I'm making it a firm decision before the line-up comes out and I'm tempted to waver. Yes, I've thought of taking her Rooing too and skipping graduation, but it's not goth enough down on the farm.
After a family vacation last summer I'm out of frequent flyer miles, so I'm looking at fests in driving distance of Fort Wayne, IN - Rothbury seems obvious; 10klf, waka - anything else I should be considering?
PM me if you're interested in an early bird ticket at face value.
My daughter's High School graduation is June 13th and that definitely comes first. It's tough but I'm making it a firm decision before the line-up comes out and I'm tempted to waver. Yes, I've thought of taking her Rooing too and skipping graduation, but it's not goth enough down on the farm.
After a family vacation last summer I'm out of frequent flyer miles, so I'm looking at fests in driving distance of Fort Wayne, IN - Rothbury seems obvious; 10klf, waka - anything else I should be considering?
PM me if you're interested in an early bird ticket at face value.
Aww Colin - that just sucks - but at the same time is a very legitimate reason for skippin' the 'roo
Post by dreamingtree on Jan 10, 2009 10:01:53 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that but I guess we have to be responsible parents sometimes I would suggest a Phish show at least! I am pretty sure they are playing Indiana.
Post by henotbusybeingborn on Jan 10, 2009 12:10:02 GMT -5
It might not be your thing necessarily, since it's not a camping festival, and it leans towards the indie/alternative/hipster crowd, but Lollapalooza in Chicago is a mere three hours from Fort Wayne, and the lineup is always pretty stacked, so that's one to consider.
Sorry to hear you won't be there but I couldn't think of a better reason not to go. Vote for Rothbury here as well. I didn't go last year and I am still kicking myself over that but this may be the year I take the plunge.
Post by mulcherry0420 on Jan 10, 2009 14:05:35 GMT -5
If you cant make Bonnaroo, please, for you own sake. GO TO ROTHBURY! its equally as good, and its not as hot (great for younger children). Plenty of shade (not just in sherwood forest), a lake to swim in, lodging (if you desire), and all the great music. It really doesnt get much better
Post by strumntheguitar on Jan 10, 2009 14:07:41 GMT -5
Rothbury sure does seem like a good alternative to Roo from what I've heard. And the line up for Waka this year is just absurdly good! I have a hunch that you'll have a fantastic time no matter where you end up this summer! ;D
I can't make it to Roo either because of summer school and finances. While finances can be dealt with to an extent, summer school is unavoidable and I'm taking some important classes so I need to make that a priority. Now that the lineup is about to come out, however, I am really feeling sad about it. I'm trying, like you Craig and many others, to find an alternative.
Unfortunately, Rothbury, Wakarusa, Allgood, etc. are all during my classes. Lollapalooza is after them though, as well as the Virgin Festival. Neither have the vibe that a camping festival like Bonnaroo has, and Virgin is strictly rock music (with a generous dose of commercialism )from what I could gather so I would miss my hippies
The good thing about Virgin, though, is that it's in Baltimore, and that's where the boyfriend is moving for his job this summer. Depending on when he makes the exodus, that might work out perfectly. Otherwise, his folks are in Chicago, as well as friends of mine, so we would have places to stay if we wanted to go to Lolla. That cuts down on costs considerably, not to mention that both festies have day passes. So while its definitely not the same as Bonnaroo, at least I have some sort of festival prospect this summer! Good luck to everyone else trying to find their "Poor Man's Bonnaroo"
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I've decided that 10KLF will be my every year fest and Roo will depend on a stellar line up. I love Roo and the people, but price and distance are an issue. Everyone should have some kind of festival near them. With things the way they are, sometimes it just makes more sense to stay closer to home. Every year I will pray for a good Bonnaroo line up, so I don't have to face the depression of not going.
I would also say check out, Grateful Fest and The Projekt, they don't have the heavy hitter line ups like the bigger fests but they have great bands and the vibes are unmatched.
I'm out of Roo this year which saddens me because I wanted to be part of the Roo Roam! I might look into Rothbury, but I'll most likely be spending this festival season on Mulberry Mountain for Wakarusa and the Harvest Festival (which is decidedly not very harvesty as it will be in August this year).
I'm out of Roo this year which saddens me because I wanted to be part of the Roo Roam! I might look into Rothbury
^^this.
I'm not 100% out just yet, and I won't completely rule myself out until after the initial lineup, but it doesn't look good at the moment. The names that have been floated around with some weight (Phish, Bruce Springsteen, Erykah Badu, Portugal. The Man) are all good, but really not enough to get me back there, and I'm not sure if I'll have the money for Roo this year, either. I am thinking of checking out Rothbury, which might work well, since I'm already planning a roadtrip to Chicago in July and I could make that a stop on my way there. So, we'll see.
Post by antsmarchn on Jan 20, 2009 16:05:47 GMT -5
I might also be passing on Roo this year I have been 5 times, missing 2002 and 2006, but the gf thinks we should try something different. At least if I don't do Roo I will try to hit up either 10KLF of Rothbury.
I would suggest a Phish show at least! I am pretty sure they are playing Indiana.
)from what I could gather so I would miss my hippies 
