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We got in line about 3 am, the line didnt move until sun up, and we got in maybe around 10 or 11am? can't remember for sure because we got the DTF search so I was a a little rattled.
Post by pondo ROCKS on Nov 14, 2010 5:33:11 GMT -5
I really hope for some good bands to play this year on Thursday...well established bands even. Maybe not headlining material but still with enough pull to get people there...Miike Snow was an example of this from last year.
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Yeah, I'm not sure how big of a draw he was. I can't imagine too many people made it a point to show up on the first day just for Miike Snow. But maybe he's more popular than I realize?
Post by Mista Don't Play on Nov 14, 2010 14:38:40 GMT -5
I would say The Xx were the biggest draw this past Thursday. With Miike Snow, Local Natives, and Wale also being big draws. But to the greatest majority of people at Bonnaroo these acts probably were largely unknown.
I think certain Thursday artists have a considerable buzz, but in my opinion, most people take Thursday as an opportunity to wander around and possibly discover something new they like.
I love discoverin' new music on Thursdays! The only years that really stuck with me though were White Rabbits in '09 and Miike Snow and Lotus in '10. Probably because these past two years my group came in Wednesday night instead of drivin' all night Wednesday and gettin' in line Thursday mornin' and bein' exhausted.
^ Yeah, White Rabbits were awesome in 09. I never heard of them either and they definitely made a new fan that night. Lotus I've always known because they're semi-based out of Philly, and roo was my 6th time seeing them, but they never get old, and they were one of my top 5 performances at roo this year.
Post by TalonissinolaT on Nov 16, 2010 1:18:35 GMT -5
the thursday of '08 was pretty nice...MGMT > Battles > Vampire Weekend...as was '07 with MUTEMATH (one of the best shows all weekend) and Tea Leaf Green...
Post by Mista Don't Play on Nov 16, 2010 1:21:58 GMT -5
Thursday is probably my favorite day. Part because of the music, but also part because of its less hectic as far as making sure I'm everywhere I need to be for certain artists. Having the afternoon to prep for the night is nice too. And I always have the most energy on Thursday.
Loved Vampire Weekend in 08 and Miike Snow in 2010. For us Thursday depends on when school lets out for the year. I'd better not hope for too much this year because the schedule causes a 10 hour drive instead of 5
Post by itrainmonkeys on Nov 16, 2010 10:52:42 GMT -5
Thursday is usually my favorite night of the festival. Amazing discovery of new music as well as having the concerts not so crowded. It's a nice, calm feeling. Thanks to Bonnaroo thursdays I've discovered Felice Brothers, Delta Spirit, Portugal. The Man, MGMT, Vampire Weekend, Back Door Slam, The Low ANthem, and so many more.
I have always seen at least one really good Thursday night band pretty late every year I have been.
06 Moonshine Still, Wood Brothers
07 Rod y Gab
08 Lez Zeppelin , but also Dark Star Orchestra
09 Tobacco, and Zack Brown Band
10 Lotus
I would add People Under the Stairs to your 09 list. It was a huge draw to hip hop heads // and tons of folks weathered the crazy lightning/rainstorm to pack under a Tent
I'd add The Felice Brothers ta my '08 list, but I already had their most recent album at the time and knew I was gonna see them no matter what! Amazin' show!
Mayer Hawthorne was where it was at in '10. Would love to see a big name late night for Thursday, but I like the idea of bands lower on the bill playing. Plus, gives me a chance to get some sleep for the weekend. A solid 6ish hours.
Neon Indian and Miike Snow were two of my favorite shows last year. We only had about an hour to get our campsite set up and make it in to Miike Snow on time, but seeing those two shows back-to-back was a great way to start the weekend
Me and my friends drive through the night on wednesday so we can get in line for a good camping spot around 7 or 8 on thursday morning. Usually by sunday we're all completely wiped out as it is, if they added a headliner or more music than they have already on thursday night I don't think I could physically survive the weekend
Hmm....if this trend continues maybe they'll start "officially" opening the campgrounds on Wednesday nights? And where did you hear about Arcade Fire? Is there some other website I need to be checking for updates?
I can only hope that they open the gates up on wed night. It would make thursday go so much smoother, plus i can be nice and toasty for arcade fire by the time they play instead of getting settled in and setting up camp. opening the gates on wen night makes to much sense, so they wont do it.
Hmm....if this trend continues maybe they'll start "officially" opening the campgrounds on Wednesday nights? And where did you hear about Arcade Fire? Is there some other website I need to be checking for updates?
I can only hope that they open the gates up on wed night. It would make thursday go so much smoother, plus i can be nice and toasty for arcade fire by the time they play instead of getting settled in and setting up camp. opening the gates on wen night makes to much sense, so they wont do it.
You can go in on Wednesday night. Just be prepared to camp further away than most. And even if you come in Thursday, you should be "nice and toasty" by the time Arcade Fire plays friday night.
They fill Pod 1 up on Wednesday night because they keep you on lockdown until gates officially open. I volunteered last year so I was there Wednesday afternoon but all my friends showed up in Pod 1 at like 3 in the morning. We stood at the gate until it opened and got a great spot in tent only.
I enjoyed "The National" in 07 (after they figured out some technical issues) and the band before them (Sam Roberts) was new to me but had a really energetic and enjoyable set. I remember all of the Canadians going crazy for him!
Do a lot of people really not show up until Friday? It always seems like the place is pretty much filled up by mid-day Thursday.
I think it more has to do with a bunch people not getting in to the grounds until 6-10pm on Thursday evening. Throw in setup time of your campsite, and Thursday is not conducive to everyone's schedule. Think about a scenario of a big band many want to see playing 9pm on Thursday night. Now think about all the people that arrive to Manchester to wait in line noon to 3pm. There's no guarantee they will even be in at 9pm. Not necessarily a fair situation if you put a super popular act on Thursday night, however Thursday seems a lot bigger now.