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there are artist signings throughout the weekend. That's the most surefire way to meet some of the bands. Other than that, try and get up close to the stage in the tents before/after a show, some people might be hanging around. Then there's always sneaking backstage, but I wouldn't reccommend that.
Be alert. Some artists will wander the crowds to check out some shows or just the scene at large. Also, pay attention to the golf carts: When they aren't carrying annoyed volunteers/employees trying to get someplace in a hurry they often are shuttling VIP's.
Definitely keep an eye out for bands wandering around the grounds. There are always a ton of them out there. Also look for people flying around on golf carts... The other easy way is to check em out at signings...
Be alert. Some artists will wander the crowds to check out some shows or just the scene at large. Also, pay attention to the golf carts: When they aren't carrying annoyed volunteers/employees trying to get someplace in a hurry they often are shuttling VIP's.
This ^ I found myself smashed shoulder to shoulder with Stephen Marley last year at Lez-Zeppelin on Thursday nite. I even got my engagement ring snagged on one of his dreds.
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Post by elusiveboz on Mar 23, 2009 20:44:32 GMT -5
signing are at the sonic stage... and you will see the bands wondering around .. so one told us last year that Eddie Vedder was wondering around B.F.E.
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My friend saw Caleb (lead singer of KOL) in 07 and simply said..." Hey Caleb i love your music and cant wait for your show tom at 3" and he just walked by and didnt even aknowledge him...Just walked right on by and ignored him...man if they wernt good i would hate them so much. So cocky.
Then you have bands like MMj that love their fans more than anything and contstantly go out of their way to meet or spend time w them. God i love MMJ. hope Jim James is at Bonnaroo in some way shape or form..
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I just counted, and there were 40 acts that did signings last year near the Sonic Stage. It's a mix of low to mid-level bands, no headliners or anything like that. The big ones that stood out to me were BSS, Umphrey's McGee and Sigur Ros. I remember wanting to stand in line for Sigur Ros but the line was already super long, and their signing was only for 30 minutes, so I wasn't even sure if I'd get to see them. Shoulda tried though.
Look for anyone with a lanyard around their neck and a special ticket holder hanging around their neck. Most will say "volunteer" or "staff", but every now and then you see one that says "performer".
Last year I met the guys from Dead Confederate and Morning 40 Federation on a trip to my campground's local corn store. By which I mean a bearded hippie with a backpack and some paranoid, bloodshot eyes, who happened to stop at my neighbor's EZ-Up. And of course, it wasn't until a few months later that I started listening to Dead Confederate and realized what an awesome band they were. At the time I met them, I was just thinking "cool, I'd probably give more of a poop if I knew who the hell you were".
Also, the Newbury Comics booth had autograph signings all weekend (which, by the way, is a really cool record store chain if you're ever up in New England). I didn't go to any of the signings though, because all the band autographs I wanted conflicted with bands I wanted to see perform, schedule-wise. And when push comes to shove, I'd much rather watch a band I'm only somewhat interested in actually perform, than just get a piece of paper signed by a band I'm nuts about. Choosing to watch BB King perform over getting to meet Sigur Ros was a pretty tough choice, though.
Last year during Umphrey's sonic stage performance, one of the members of Umphrey's pointed out that Marc Brownstein (and another member but can't remember who) of the Disco Biscuits were in the back of the audience throwing a frisbee. He also made a comment that he was sure Mark and ?? were just thrilled that he had told the crowd. And I've heard various stories through the years of people seeing random musicians in the crowds, and I'll read in a magazine where an artist said he/she roam around at festivals, etc., so just keep your eyes peeled.
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Post by themaninblack on Mar 24, 2009 20:41:42 GMT -5
I'm almost certain one of the Olsen twins was standing next to me during MMJ. I was right next to that divider in front of the sound board that had some space in there for photographers and stuff and she was standing in that.
Post by BonnarooDetective on Mar 24, 2009 20:48:31 GMT -5
^ Very likely, they were in attendance.
Also - candyflipped is right, there is a guy who frequents Bonnaroo who looks EXACTLTY like Jerry. I have seen him on multiple occasions and he is usually wearing a shirt with a big picture of Jerry on the front of it. Hysterical.
Last year during Umphrey's sonic stage performance, one of the members of Umphrey's pointed out that Marc Brownstein (and another member but can't remember who) of the Disco Biscuits were in the back of the audience throwing a frisbee. He also made a comment that he was sure Mark and ?? were just thrilled that he had told the crowd. And I've heard various stories through the years of people seeing random musicians in the crowds, and I'll read in a magazine where an artist said he/she roam around at festivals, etc., so just keep your eyes peeled.
If you can be in the mindset to "keep your eyes peeled" at Bonnaroo ur doing it wrong....IMHO. Don't worry about it, just enjoy the sounds they make and all the other wonderful things the our mecca has to offer... And if you meet some of them so be it, don't waste alot of time trying, or u will miss out on bonnaroo...
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Post by pondo ROCKS on Mar 25, 2009 9:16:56 GMT -5
Brian Poston (comedian) stopped me last year to get a picture of my Flavor Flav getup. He actually talked to me a few minutes and signed a tshirt for me in Centeroo!
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I'm almost certain one of the Olsen twins was standing next to me during MMJ. I was right next to that divider in front of the sound board that had some space in there for photographers and stuff and she was standing in that.
And I've heard various stories through the years of people seeing random musicians in the crowds, and I'll read in a magazine where an artist said he/she roam around at festivals, etc., so just keep your eyes peeled. 
