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Post by MickStPeter on Apr 16, 2007 21:07:27 GMT -5
So I just went to I think the biggest show I've ever been to ... ;D Sad fact though ... i saw a sold out show for TV on the Radio at the 40 watt in athens GA... if any of you have ever been there you know it's not exactly a big venue... Now I'm not too kean on large amounts of people in closed in spaces (but bonnaroo isn't closed in so I'm pretty sure I'm ok in that arena) But just being up there right next to the stage all packed in like sardines got me to thinking What exactly are the crowds like at bonnaroo are you sardines, do you get a personal bubble at all?... or at least some room to bop around in when the music moves you? And if you happen to be a good distance from the stage is it impossible to mingle your way up closer (I dunno how I managed to make my way to the front at the 40watt but by the encore i had an amp in my ear canal) So basically I'm looking for the feel of the crowd this being my first bonnaroo let alone my first big concert... the physical feel, the emotional feel, the spiritual feel... all of the above... come on guys enlighten me ;D
the crowds at roo are generally nice. i only came across one person that was grumpy, but he was rather drunk and mad that people were standing on his blanket that he was using to mark his territory at radiohead. he expected that people were not going to move up for the headliner.
you are given enough space to move around some. although it does get a little crowded at headliners.
moving up isn't too difficult to do, but if you are trying to rejoin with someone who in front of you that gets tough.
Most all shows are pretty tight at the front loose at the back. You would definatly have a hard time making you way to the front while the show is going on, you dont want to push your way through a tight crowd. Get there when the show before end to get a close spot.
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Apr 16, 2007 21:17:35 GMT -5
headinlot said:
Most all shows are pretty tight at the front loose at the back. You would definatly have a hard time making you way to the front while the show is going on, you dont want to push your way through a tight crowd. Get there when the show before end to get a close spot.
100% the case. The front is packed for just about any show.
Post by MickStPeter on Apr 16, 2007 22:12:55 GMT -5
fergy said:
This is off topic, but how was TV on the Radio?
Amazing... I wasn't sure if they would be ... dont get me wrong I love their albums but they aren't really the kind of energetic stuff you want to hear at a concert... but they manage to make them energetic... twas amazing... Staring at the sun was ... Woah thats all I have to say
It's pretty much how you think it would be at a 80k+ music festival It's super packed up close, but room for air a bit further back.
As far as being emotional / spiritual, I really think the artists can go all-out at 'Roo because they have such short sets. No need to spread the excitement over a 3 or 4 hour set.
*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.**
Really, for me, the crowd is what I make of it. If I want to get up close for someone, I'll head over before last act is over and head up after that show. Most times I groove in the back. That way if I need another beer (which is most times), I don't have to reclaim any territory. No turf wars in the back.
I think it depends on the artist- the most packed I was last year was moe. at the Sonic Stage (although the field was pretty packed for Radiohead). I usually try to get up by the sound board (avoiding the tapers) to get at least get some side room.
Most times I groove in the back. That way if I need another beer (which is most times), I don't have to reclaim any territory.
For me it's usually about disposing of the previous beer...nothing worse than getting a great spot up front and then not enjoying the set because you're busting for a pee.
Post by MickStPeter on Apr 17, 2007 11:21:13 GMT -5
rooooooooooooo2007 said:
for someone (me) that has never seen or heard much of TV on the Radio, is this a show worth going to if its close by?
well if what little you have hear you like... I totally vote for going... its a really great energy ... that and kyp malone looks like a muppet... which is always fun to be standing out side of a venue and look next to you to have your vision obscured by a giant afro and beard larger than the body they are attached to, only to discover when glasses appear out of the mass of hair that its kyp malone warming up outside ... twas fun and totally worth the 15 bucks
For me it's usually about disposing of the previous beer...nothing worse than getting a great spot up front and then not enjoying the set because you're busting for a pee.
if u really don't wanna leave to pee i got 3 words for u my friend "poncho, empty bottle"
Post by stuckinutero on Apr 17, 2007 14:55:27 GMT -5
It took us almost 15 minutes to exit Oysterhead last year. From the rail to the arch.
For the most part everyone is extremely respectful of personal space, even up front to some degree. Well, everyone except some dude I saw in a youtube video holding his jug of urine above peoples heads.
I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Time Square, and step on it!
In all the sets I've seen at roo only Radiohead was uncomfortably crowded. That was just too tight.
It was about to be like that for us but we actually ended up with a decent amount of dancing room for Radiohead whihch was nice. It seemed like we were going to be cramped tight but we wernt.
Overall I felt everyone was respectful of space. You may hit and elbow or two at a show but I mean it is ok. If you need to dance find an area with more room but overall crowds never were uncomfy.
Post by oatmealschnappz on Apr 17, 2007 15:38:12 GMT -5
Out of 3 years of Bonnaroo, i've only had one bad crowd experience. At J5 in '05, this girl kept starting-up conversations with me and my gf. That's cool. The problem was that she kept "passively" insulting us everytime she got the chance. We'd try to take it in stride and turn away, continuing to do our own thing. Then she would start talking to us again. We didn't want to seem rude, so we'd bite. Then she'd start being a b!tch again. I don't know what in the hell was stuck up her ass but, it was stuck WAY the f*ck up there! If you're reading this, "random girl from Boston", F*CK YOU!
Besides that, everyone at every show has been extremely cool! Bonnaroo people are the best people in the world!
Last Edit: Apr 17, 2007 15:39:22 GMT -5 by oatmealschnappz - Back to Top
Out of 3 years of Bonnaroo, i've only had one bad crowd experience. At J5 in '05, this girl kept starting-up conversations with me and my gf. That's cool. The problem was that she kept "passively" insulting us everytime she got the chance. We'd try to take it in stride and turn away, continuing to do our own thing. Then she would start talking to us again. We didn't want to seem rude, so we'd bite. Then she'd start being a b!tch again. I don't know what in the hell was stuck up her ass but, it was stuck WAY the f*ck up there! If you're reading this, "random girl from Boston", F*CK YOU!
Besides that, everyone at every show has been extremely cool! Bonnaroo people are the best people in the world!
stupid question, but what do you mean by passivly insulting you?
Post by oatmealschnappz on Apr 17, 2007 18:03:32 GMT -5
legannhoj said:
oatmealschnappz said:
Out of 3 years of Bonnaroo, i've only had one bad crowd experience. At J5 in '05, this girl kept starting-up conversations with me and my gf. That's cool. The problem was that she kept "passively" insulting us everytime she got the chance. We'd try to take it in stride and turn away, continuing to do our own thing. Then she would start talking to us again. We didn't want to seem rude, so we'd bite. Then she'd start being a b!tch again. I don't know what in the hell was stuck up her ass but, it was stuck WAY the f*ck up there! If you're reading this, "random girl from Boston", F*CK YOU!
Besides that, everyone at every show has been extremely cool! Bonnaroo people are the best people in the world!
stupid question, but what do you mean by passivly insulting you?
For instance: 1.) After telling her that I wasn't really into WSP, she said she could see where someone like me wouldn't "get it". 2.) After asking how long our drive had been, we said "not that long". Before we could say "about 3 hours", she chimed-in with "Like right over yonder?" and giggled. 3.) We were sitting on a blanket pretty far back in the crowd. She kept mentioning how cool it was that we didn't care about anyone else having any space. There was PLENTY of room. 4.) She even said something about how great it was that we "found a way to afford" going to Bonnaroo.
I could go on but, it's pissing me off just thinking about it!
Last Edit: Apr 17, 2007 18:26:53 GMT -5 by oatmealschnappz - Back to Top
stupid question, but what do you mean by passivly insulting you?[/quote]
For instance: 1.) After telling her that I wasn't really into WSP, she said she could see where someone like me wouldn't "get it". 2.) After asking how long our drive had been, we said "not that long". Before we could say "about 3 hours", she chimed-in with "Like right over yonder?" and giggled. 3.) We were sitting on a blanket pretty far back in the crowd. She kept mentioning how cool it was that we didn't care about anyone else having any space. There was PLENTY of room. 4.) She even said something about how great it was that we "found a way to afford" going to Bonnaroo.
I could go on but, it's pissing me off just thinking about it!
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I thank you showed a lot of restraint. Karma for you (for real good krama)
For instance: 1.) After telling her that I wasn't really into WSP, she said she could see where someone like me wouldn't "get it". 2.) After asking how long our drive had been, we said "not that long". Before we could say "about 3 hours", she chimed-in with "Like right over yonder?" and giggled. 3.) We were sitting on a blanket pretty far back in the crowd. She kept mentioning how cool it was that we didn't care about anyone else having any space. There was PLENTY of room. 4.) She even said something about how great it was that we "found a way to afford" going to Bonnaroo.
I could go on but, it's pissing me off just thinking about it!
jeeze that is a b*tch. This is a prime example people of what NOT to be at Roo...no matter what might be influencing your thinking at the time.