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I've read a few threads here that refer to the lines at the comedy tent and the waits associated with them. As a n00b to roo, what's the deal with that? Is it not a stage that you can just walk up to or is it an enclosed building or something? Sorry if this has already been discussed.
"When I was 4 years old, they tried to test my IQ. They showed me a picture of three oranges and a pear. They asked me which one is different, and does not belong. They taught me different....is wrong." -- Ani Difranco
It is an enclosed air conditioned tent with rows of chairs which is one the many reasons the lines are so long. I can't justify myself waiting in line for 3-4 hours to see someone on stage that I can watch on tv, but obviously many others do. If you plan to see an act I would recommend going very early and preparing to sit and wait.
"When I was 4 years old, they tried to test my IQ. They showed me a picture of three oranges and a pear. They asked me which one is different, and does not belong. They taught me different....is wrong." -- Ani Difranco
yea, the comedy tent sounds cool but eveytime i've gone by it's had a crazy line. too much else going to wait in line, imo.
that's what's got me worried about the blue note jazz tent, they say it's got ac and tables so that might be the same deal, which would suck, i would love to check that out.
Post by shenanigans on May 16, 2007 16:20:22 GMT -5
Were those 3-4 hour lines for the bigger name like Patton Oswald and what have you, or was it just any given time when an act was on stage? I tried to stop by last year but couldnt fit it into my schedule, would love to catch some acts this year though
This is where I was when Buddy Guy was playing. Lewis actually screwed up a joke and blamed it on being distracted by hearing Buddy playing. I would say between the chairs and SRO they probably fit over 1000 people in there. Long line but worth it to see Mr. Black at Bonnaroo. An hour of AC is also a HUGE bonus.
We got into the comedy tent in 05 to see Godfrey, and Dane whathisname (The guy on Comedy Central), and some other guy.
It was raining just bit out and I dont remember who was on the stages at the time, but there was like no line at all. We waited about 2 or 3 minutes and went right in.
We laughed out bootys off. It was great to chill in a chair in the AC for a while and listen to some great comedy...
Post by stuckinutero on May 16, 2007 17:11:41 GMT -5
jonhasnoh said:
This is where I was when Buddy Guy was playing. Lewis actually screwed up a joke and blamed it on being distracted by hearing Buddy playing. I would say between the chairs and SRO they probably fit over 1000 people in there. Long line but worth it to see Mr. Black at Bonnaroo. An hour of AC is also a HUGE bonus.
I can see the back of my hat in that picture.
I actually still feel a little bad about this story to this day, but here it is.
A few of my friends decided on going to see Lewis last year, and left camp pretty early to do so. After having a few drinks the rest of us headed in also. While wandering around we saw them sitting in the immense line outside. They desperately needed some water, so we held their spot in line. When the show began we got all the way up to the gate and were told it was filled, so we had to wait for the next show. At that point our friends arrived, and told us that they were worn out and wanted to go back to camp. 40mins later, we were sitting front and center watching Lewis. He seemed very tame and distracted, something he mentioned many times during the set. I got a real kick when he proceeded to read a "strange, but true" clipping that I had read in the NY Post a week prior about a midget circus performer being swallowed alive by a hippo during a show.
My sincerest apologies to anyone who waited in that ungodly line and didn't get in. We actually made it shorter, trading 6 people for 3 in the line. They really need to organize that better so people don't waste hours of time that could be better spent.
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Post by howyafeelin on May 16, 2007 18:42:00 GMT -5
dmbfanintn said:
We got into the comedy tent in 05 to see Godfrey, and Dane whathisname (The guy on Comedy Central), and some other guy.
It was raining just bit out and I dont remember who was on the stages at the time, but there was like no line at all. We waited about 2 or 3 minutes and went right in.
We laughed out bootys off. It was great to chill in a chair in the AC for a while and listen to some great comedy...
Post by bamadancer on May 16, 2007 20:14:41 GMT -5
Last year we waited about an hour to see Patton Oswalt. But we saw him Thursday night so we weren't really missing much music. The wait for Upright Citizen's Brigade: Air Conditioned Acid Trip was like 15 minutes. Both were amazing and totally worth it!
I saw Lewis Black this past fall so I won't be seeing him again, however I will be seeing David Cross, Dmitri Martin, and (maybe) Dave Attell.
The good thing about the tent is that the comics do multiple shows all weekend so you can kind of pick and choose when you want to go.
Post by oatmealschnappz on May 16, 2007 22:31:32 GMT -5
The lines can be ungodly long but, it's worth to see David Cross! For me, at least. If you've got a few hours open, it's not all that bad. You just sit there and have some smokes and beer. If you are like me and most of your top-priority concerts are night shows, why not see a comedian during the day?
Post by jamesiscoolbeans on May 17, 2007 9:47:47 GMT -5
Me and my buddies saw the last Lewis Black show of the weekend. After a crazy time all weekend, just sitting and waiting was really relaxing - although the whole time there was this worry that we wouldn't get in - but it was a great show, the AC was perfect. I hope to have a similar plan with david cross this year
