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every year i've noticed i see a majority of my shows in one or two areas. for example.. in 07 i spent a lot of time at the Which Stage while in 08 i spent a lot of time at That Tent.
so we all have our "special experiences" during the days and late nights at bonnaroo. out of any of the tents or either of the stages... do you just like being at one more than the other? even if you know that a band is going be in a tent do you ever prefer one tent over the others?
i love That Tent. in 07 i got to see a mindblowing sts9 set there while in 08 i got my face melted my MSTRKRFT and Bisco in the same tent followed by an amazing sigur ros show the next night. not to mention the awesome mastodon and zappa shows during the day. i also think the sign for it is pretty
Post by DiligentIntelligence on Feb 9, 2009 18:11:27 GMT -5
honestly, the most refreshing aspect of the roo was the comedy tent... i love stand up/ comedy in general with all my heart... and i got to see brian poshen... kinda. i was faded and very comfotable... in an out burger... laughs
isnt which stage where claypool and willie played? if not, whatever stage it was... thats got my vote...
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I've seen some of my favorite performances at Which Stage. White Stripes, Ben Folds x2, The Decemberists, Gogol Bordello, The Flaming Lips, Death Cab x2, Bright Eyes, Wolfmother, Cypress Hill.
I spent '06 at the Which Stage and left with a 2nd degree sunburn that almost put me in the hospital (Yes, I was wearing sunscreen, but it was old and I didn't reapply it soon enough). Even though it was worth it, it was the most miserable experience of my life and I almost refuse to see anything at the main stage. My fave is That Tent because of how hard my face rocked there last year. Fiery Furnaces, !!!, M.I.A., and Sigur Ros were all under That Tent and were half of what I saw that weekend. Not to mention how shady it is!
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First Roo show(s) was Signal Path and PGroove in the Other Tent. I don't know why, but I love that tent! I think it's the presence of the trees and the fact that it's kind of blocked off by the wall. I just love it! STS9 that same year was great as well, as we were able to chill under the big tree in the back right before sunrise......Can't fucking wait to see you guys @ Roo '09
That Tent always seems to have unbelievable shows. And I seem to run into badassery at night there, regardless of my original late night plans (see: MMJ '06, Galactic and crew '07, STS9 '07 Sigur Ros '08 [knew what I was getting myself into with that one, and still managed to be blown away]).
Post by ☮ superbek ☮ on Feb 10, 2009 4:15:23 GMT -5
I really like which stage but I think it sits in a poor spot. they could switch the position of a tent with which stage and I would be much happier... but most likely it would screw up the whole feng shui of sound. I am sure it is there for a reason.
I also like what stage because I love the feel of crowd... it's one be giant ball of quacked and it feels so electric... and then again, maybe that's just me.
However, the other tent has always drawn me in because I like to go there to educate myself of artists I have never heard. I love the openness by this stage, it is also the stage close to where the sonic village use to live.
And I have to say that I am impartial to this tent which makes me confident enough to say that it is not my favorite stage.
With all of this being said, I believe that I have to say that my favorite stage is that tent.
I agree with the Detective ... The Other Tent.Great shows and so personal.Plus it is very close to our camp every year.Even if we don't walk over we can hear the goings on. The Which is so farrrrrr from the path... I have never made my way to the stage.My best Which show was Jack Johnson .... member when he asked that guy to get out of tree.... And that one time in band camp ... good times!
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That (always an amazing vibe here - sort of contained, yet open - Bisco, Galactic, GRAB, STS9, so many other great memories here - if I could, I would see every band here) What (unbelievable that 80,000 people can have a good experience at a single stage - a remarkable achievement - great food, access to drinks, and surprisingly easy to get around for such a massive stage) The Other (great vibe, contained off in the corner, great variety of acts, I wish it were a little bigger) This (great shows, great stage - I do have a hard time staying locked into the bands that are playing. The location makes you kind of look over your shoulder to see what's happening at Which, That, and The Other) ... ... Which (the Claustaphobia(-sp) Stage - to me, the Which stage just has an awful feel to it. I really feel that the stage itself has ruined the experience of seeing bands that I was dying to see - I left MMJ and Flaming Lips, and would have left the White Stripes if I had anyplace else to go - yes, I did leave of those incredible bands)
Post by rideincircles on Feb 10, 2009 23:45:21 GMT -5
My Morning Jacket makes me vary partial to the which stage along with the fact there are no good outdoor venues in my town. I think This tent is the one i like next, but its so confusing. edit: I think it was that tent, the one Rod Y Gab played at.
Which Stage is great if you are up-close, but otherwise the sound is bad and the view is obscured by something.
Very very true. I can totally understand some folks' hatred for the Which stage. I used to feel the same way in 06 and 07. I always arrived late and struggled in the back. In 08, I decided to plan early for shows I wanted to see here, and it paid off immensely. The taller stage leaves much more room for the lights to work their magic and theres something I really enjoy about having open air above you. The What stage just isn't as intimate.
Post by Del Griffith on Feb 11, 2009 16:28:04 GMT -5
The Other Tent is hands down my favorite. Excellent dj shows in 2007 by Girl Talk who made way for my all time favorite ROO show Sasha and Digweed who spun until the sun rose Sunday morning.
Epic!!
Doesn't the Super Jam always take place there as well??
I'm amazed that everyone knows all the different stages!! I was lost most of the time I was in Centeroo so I have no idea which stage is which. They seriously need direction signs or something, that map did nothing for me.
But I'll say That Tent.... mostly since someone mentioned it was the one Sigur Ros played at last year (and it's the only one I have a good recollection of)