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Post by Laggy.RETURNS on May 25, 2009 11:01:06 GMT -5
Is there a limited capacity for entry into the comedy tent? If so, how limited? Can I just show up a few min before a show and expect to get in? Or would I need to get there really early to get a seat?
I really want to see Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter this year, but both set times are overlapping with bands I'd like to see. I'm trying to minimize the time I'm missing from the other bands while ensuring that I make it in to see Michael and Michael.
Post by futurecowboy on May 25, 2009 11:32:04 GMT -5
yes there's a capacity. don't know how limited. i'm told you can go there & get "tickets" (free) in advance for a show, then you can just walk in whenever showtime is. without "tickets" you will need to stand in line in advance. haven't been since '06 so i've never been there with the "tickets" thing was available.
i'm checking out triumph on thursday @ midnite. that & hertzfeldt in the cinema tent on saturday evening will be all the laughs i need.
Post by kaleidoscope kristen on May 25, 2009 11:37:26 GMT -5
it would be great to have tickets.. I'm guessing if they do this it will be similar to the fast passes at Disney? That would be great being able to stop by and get a ticket like that if possible.. we caught a little bit of the Comedy show last year but it wasn't anything spectacular. I'd like to go this year.
Post by Laggy.RETURNS on May 25, 2009 12:14:49 GMT -5
Tickets? That's awesome. That would be a life-saver, I wouldn't need to miss anyone by standing in line all day. Does anyone know more detailed specifics of the tickets? Can I pick up tickets for Michael and Michael's sunday evening show on like thur or fri? Or are they available only the day of the show? hours before the show? And where would you pick them up? (I'm guessing at the comedy tent... but is there some kind of box office or something?)
Dude, I seriously can't concentrate on anything but bonnaroo right now. . .It's to the point where I'm poking myself in the eye with foreign objects. . . I think I just need to be sedated until Tuesday. . . . Dystopian Dream
Tickets? That's awesome. That would be a life-saver, I wouldn't need to miss anyone by standing in line all day. Does anyone know more detailed specifics of the tickets? Can I pick up tickets for Michael and Michael's sunday evening show on like thur or fri? Or are they available only the day of the show? hours before the show? And where would you pick them up? (I'm guessing at the comedy tent... but is there some kind of box office or something?)
You get the tickets at the comedy tent. You can get them an act in advance as i am sure they reuse the tickets for each performance. Unfortunately not days in advance.
The comedy tent in 08 had a much better setup than in 07. The tent in 08 had the audience wrap around the stage, like a circus tent. There really wasn't a bad seat. The ticket system was much more efficient as well. In 07 we waited in line for a few hours to check out one show. In 08 we stopped by the tent an hour or so before the show and grabbed our tickets then came back right before it started and walked right in.
The comedy tent in 08 had a much better setup than in 07. The tent in 08 had the audience wrap around the stage, like a circus tent. There really wasn't a bad seat. The ticket system was much more efficient as well. In 07 we waited in line for a few hours to check out one show. In 08 we stopped by the tent an hour or so before the show and grabbed our tickets then came back right before it started and walked right in.
This. The ticket system greatly improved the comedy tent.....as well as the seating. It was really cool and a great new setup. I got to see a few shows in 07 and while I didn't wait super long overall for the shows I saw.....I still had to sit in line when I could be watching stuff. Last year we got a comedy pass and walked right over to watch some music....then back for the comedy at the right time.
I'm looking for at least 2 (maybe 3) different sets in the comedy tent this year. Michael Showalter and Ian Black are can't miss for me.
yeah, michael and mihael are a can't miss as well for me as well, but, i can't decide to miss the first 30 minutes of snoop or the last 30, its hard choice.
Not sure, but she was TERRIBLE at the show we saw her do last year. I think it was the first one she did though, so hopefully she got better as 'roo progressed.
yeah, michael and mihael are a can't miss as well for me as well, but, i can't decide to miss the first 30 minutes of snoop or the last 30, its hard choice.
I know right! That's my dilemma also. I'm thinking of missing the first 30. I feel like most musicians save their best songs for the end of their set. I hope he plays alot of his oldschool shit.
Post by itrainmonkeys on May 26, 2009 11:03:13 GMT -5
Sadly I'll be missing SNoop's show for Michael and Michael followed by the end of Band of Horses. I love Snoop and was so happy for him to be on the lineup........but in the end i'm a bigger fan of Showalter/Ian Black. In two months from now I'll still be watching stuff with them in it but I doubt I'll still be listening to any Snoop Dogg (even tho I like him......I don't go out of my way to listen to him).
Catch the end of snoop if you want......i'm sure it'll be a great closer.
the comedy tent is deceivingly large......i got in line way in back with a pass and thought there was no way in hell i was getting in for zach galifinakas, but I gots decent seats last year.
The comedy tent in 08 had a much better setup than in 07. The tent in 08 had the audience wrap around the stage, like a circus tent. There really wasn't a bad seat. The ticket system was much more efficient as well. In 07 we waited in line for a few hours to check out one show. In 08 we stopped by the tent an hour or so before the show and grabbed our tickets then came back right before it started and walked right in.
This. The ticket system greatly improved the comedy tent.....as well as the seating. It was really cool and a great new setup. I got to see a few shows in 07 and while I didn't wait super long overall for the shows I saw.....I still had to sit in line when I could be watching stuff. Last year we got a comedy pass and walked right over to watch some music....then back for the comedy at the right time.
I'm looking for at least 2 (maybe 3) different sets in the comedy tent this year. Michael Showalter and Ian Black are can't miss for me.
Not sure, but she was TERRIBLE at the show we saw her do last year. I think it was the first one she did though, so hopefully she got better as 'roo progressed.
oh no! i hope not. i've loved her since waaaaay back in the day.
I didn't see any comedy last year...not even Chris Rock! I was busy on shakedown. this year i wanna try to catch some acts, probably Janeane Garofolo and Jimmy Fallon, although I am not feeling like there will be a huge draw for JF b/c some of the bands he is against. I think I will catch JG @ the last Comedy Carnivale Thursday night and JF Saturday....my plan is to leave Bon Iver a bit early.
yeah, michael and mihael are a can't miss as well for me as well, but, i can't decide to miss the first 30 minutes of snoop or the last 30, its hard choice.
I know right! That's my dilemma also. I'm thinking of missing the first 30. I feel like most musicians save their best songs for the end of their set. I hope he plays alot of his oldschool nuts.
if it helps make the decision, snoop is notoriously late for his sets at some festivals, so, it may be safe to miss the beginning of his set. and yeah, hope i don't miss gin and juice!
About an hour. You can't go there at like 1 pm for a show that will begin at 9 pm. Usually they give out tickets right after the scheduled show starts. Whatever show you want to see - go try and get tickets right after the show before it begins.