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Things have come up and I no longer have anybody to go with and also I really need to work the entire week. I was wondering if it was feasible to just do Bonnaroo for a day (Saturday).
Will I be able to find a place to park? Will I be able to get out following Springsteen's set on Sat. night?
If anybody has done this before of if anybody has gone and stayed in a hotel at night I'd appreciate hearing what your experience has been.
i went in '07 just for the tool show (since i only live about 15 min from the farm). me and my buddy drove right in and parked in day parking, watched tool's show and a little bit of some of the shows afterward, and then headed out...didnt have any problem getting in or out...just be careful of the cops when you are leaving
Post by candyflippedaround on Jun 1, 2009 22:30:56 GMT -5
actually the OP is talking about bruce
but i cant imagine paying for a roo ticket to see one act. i understand the atmosphere is not going to be the same, but these artists do play other dates during the year haha
I'm gonna be there Sat only as well, mostly just to see TMV. I'm flying in though, not driving.. so I'll be staying as late as I can and then just heading back to the airport.
Yeah - day parking. Its what we did when we stayed at a hotel in '06. Easy in, easy out. More of a wait going in but not long at all. SAme entrance that everyone goes in for GA camping. Just be sure they direct you to day parking. That being said, camping is where its at. But have a great time. It'll be a blast no matter what.
but i cant imagine paying for a roo ticket to see one act. i understand the atmosphere is not going to be the same, but these artists do play other dates during the year haha
I'm pretty sure the contract for a show like this includes a non-compete clause, stating that an artist is not allowed to play shows within a certain time or distance from the festival. I think that would be of particular importance to those native to the Manchester area.
I feel the OP. One of my friends has to back out this year, because his job reduced his Wed-Mon time-off request down to just Friday off - after it had initially been granted & he bought his ticket. He flirted with the idea of driving down Thurs night & leaving mid-Sunday, but decided against it.
Post by ellisintransit on Jun 2, 2009 9:02:38 GMT -5
Yeah, most of the really big acts at Bonnaroo never play the Nashville area. Tool hadn't been here since 2001 and I can't even remember the last time the Beastie Boys ever played here. The Mars Volta? Never. I've had to travel every single time I've seen them. The Police didn't come, The White Stripes (Jack White LIVES in Nashville and they've only played here twice this decade once at a tiny club, the other at a 1,000 seater), and Radiohead hasn't played here since they opened for REM in '95.
That's just off the top of my head. We don't have an amphitheater anymore so alot fo the bigger shows skip us now. So for those people from the Nashville area that don't care for the lineup, the price of the ticket to Bonnaroo roughly equals the cost of driving to Atlanta or wherever for a show.
I could never leave the farm once I've arrived though. But yeah, to each their own.
Thanks guys! I knew that there was day parking, but for some reason I remember reading something about it being full by Thursday and people not being able to find a place (yes, I know this negates the meaning of "day parking"), and I just wanted to make sure that there wouldn't be too many complications.
but i cant imagine paying for a roo ticket to see one act. i understand the atmosphere is not going to be the same, but these artists do play other dates during the year haha
Yeah, I know he plays other dates, but even if he schedules shows in Florida for the next leg, this show is by far the closest to Atlanta. A Bruce ticket is about $115, so paying an extra $100 or so is still cheaper than traveling somewhere else and having to pay for airfare/hotel, etc.
I saw the Atlanta show in April and have seen him 3 other times within the last year (and 6 total), but it is never enough. I have never had more fun over 3 hours than I have watching Springsteen onstage. It's just something I can't describe. He is by far the greatest live performer I've ever seen... there is almost no competition. I wouldn't do if for any other band, but the man is almost 60 and you never know when it might end. Yes, I am obsessed, but just a novice compared to many Bruce fans.
I might decide to stay for Sunday, but I was planning initially on just coming all day Friday and Saturday and leaving midday on Sunday since I need to get back. I must admit, there is nothing on Sunday that excites me enough to make the whole camping thing worthwhile. Though I would like to catch some of the latenight acts on Saturday.
I might just treat this year as going to a Springsteen concert rather than going to Bonnaroo. Hopefully I'll know within the next couple of days.
Definitely do it...I know Bruce plays other festivals but there is something about Bonnaroo sets that are different than other stops on tour. Seems like artists bring their A-game when it comes to Roo
Post by dreamingtree on Jun 2, 2009 11:21:53 GMT -5
Let the guys at the entrance know you are Day Parking and you will get directed to it. It is about a 10-15 minute walk from there to the stages. All that other great music though........
With $115 ticket prices for Bruce show, it does make a lot of sense to go to the 'Roo for one day I guess. Tons of other really, really good stuff to see and though...
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i hear you...its too bad theres not a completely awesome band like phish to play an epic set to close out bonnaroo in style...
thank god Phish is closing out Sunday--means there will be less people to have to dodge while Im leaving the farm. Hate to break it to you, not everyone enjoys Phish
but i cant imagine paying for a roo ticket to see one act. i understand the atmosphere is not going to be the same, but these artists do play other dates during the year haha
I'm pretty sure the contract for a show like this includes a non-compete clause, stating that an artist is not allowed to play shows within a certain time or distance from the festival. I think that would be of particular importance to those native to the Manchester area.
I feel the OP. One of my friends has to back out this year, because his job reduced his Wed-Mon time-off request down to just Friday off - after it had initially been granted & he bought his ticket. He flirted with the idea of driving down Thurs night & leaving mid-Sunday, but decided against it.
I feel for your friend! I was in that situation last year:time off approved then revoked. I quit that job the day they revoked the time off. It would be a lot harder to do that this year though.
I live fairly close and have went to 'Roo for the day...er... night. My friend and I parked at a truck stop and walked in, so I'm not familiar with day parking. No traffic outside once everyone's in and settled, really.
Speaking of day parking.. do they CHECK it, really? Because of school conflicts some friends are setting up our camp and I'm going to have to drive in separately. Could I get into day parking and leave my car the weekend, or should I just park at WalMart and find a ride?
