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i never post but i have a little something to add...some of what you say about bonnaroo basically being on its way out is true...but truthfully you dont seem like you would have fun anywhere bro.
Post by rowdyburns on Jun 18, 2007 22:30:40 GMT -5
Wow man, sorry you were such a puss crybaby. I thought Bonnaroo was fucking incredible. It took maybe two hours to get in, I saw Black Angels and Tea Leaf Green from decent vantage points. TOOL was incredible, I was within 100ft. for the Roots as well. I too left on Sunday, but I wouldn't bitch about it. Go ahead and go to 10,000 lakes, that'll leave one more spot for someone who is not as cynical as yourself to come to Bonnaroo and actually have fun.
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 18, 2007 22:33:42 GMT -5
80,000 people all trying to get into one place at the same time means there will be tons of traffic. You can't hate on Bonnaroo and say it's dead because you got stuck in a crap line. Sorry about your wait, but maybe you should've gotten there earlier.
Shakedown Street gone? Come on, open your eyes and your ears. I walked for 5 minutes down shakedown and was offered every drug I've ever heard of and a few I haven't. Maybe you were walking down the wrong street, my friend. I bought a glass piece within an hour of arriving at Roo, had no problem finding one... once again, you apparently were in the wrong place.
I've heard enough people complaining about security. If you think that just because you're at a music festival you can do whatever the hell you want, then you're sadly mistaken. Police aren't there to ruin a good time, they are there to crack down on things that shouldn't be there. Go to Roo for the music, not the drugs. I had a blast despite the security, and I enjoyed my fair shair of both music and unmentionables over the weekend.
And the weather... Do you really think Bonnaroo is responsible for the weather?? To say Roo has gone to $hits because of the heat and the dust is ridiculous! I came well prepared for extreme heat because I knew it was going to happen. weather.com told me that it would be hot. Since Roo is on a huge dirt dry farm I figured it'd be dusty as well since there are 80,000 people trampling along those dirt roads. A simple $2 bandanna from WalMart and a pair of shades and you only notice the dust forming on you arms and legs, which washes right off. Everyone in my group handled the heat well because we were well prepared. We drank water all day, had plenty of necessary clothes and took advantage of shade when it was present. I saw every band I wanted to (yes, saw. not just heard) and I wasn't sitting out in the sun for hours waiting. I don't know why you and other people in your group had trouble with this, but honestly I can only think that you and your group are the ones to blame... not Bonnaroo.
Post by indierocklance on Jun 18, 2007 22:35:03 GMT -5
You know, you could have seen The Little Ones play Friday at noon if you had checked the schedule. I was working Thursday so I couldn't get my wristband until Friday, but I still caught their short set.
Secondly, it wasn't really that hot. The highs were low 90s at worst, not nearly in the 100s. The sun was relentless, but if you have such a problem with the heat then you could have easily ducked into some shade and felt fine. That's what I did for The Hold Steady when I was too hot and tired from Gogol Bordello to stand in the tent.
And what's your problem with rich kids driving new cars? Are you serious, does this really bother you so much? Because, last time I checked, Bonnaroo was about the music and everyone I met, fancy car or not, was cool.
Frankly, it sounds like you just didn't try hard enough to have a good time. You could have gotten in fine on Thursday if you stayed in line for Bushy Branch (they closed the main gate around midnight). You could have seen the Police and gotten a spot at Flaming Lips if you just moved with the flow of the crowd instead of trying to camp a spot. You could have seen all of those bands on Sunday if you stayed smart and retreated into the shade, the mist tents or the fountain between or during sets. You could have stayed healthy if you constantly drank water. If you don't like the people in front of you, find another spot.
There is nothing described in your post that couldn't have been solved by intervention by you, and you alone.
Not really complaining, but this was the worst run Roo ever...logistics and staff wise...I live here and don't think i will be back next year.......what a shame...luv you guys.....
Karma to ya strum for spreading the positivity in here tonight... I too had one of my best Roo's ever despite the difficulties encountered. 364 days til Roo 2008!
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 18, 2007 22:43:41 GMT -5
jonhasnoh said:
Karma to ya strum for spreading the positivity in here tonight... I too had one of my best Roo's ever despite the difficulties encountered. 364 days til Roo 2008!
Right back atcha buddy. I'm sad the countdown here says "occasion already passed" instead of a countdown to next year's Roo.
I really can't believe I read that too.. what a crybaby. everything he complained about was bearable if you planed for it.
the Heat.. drink plenty of water. I'm a big guy and sweat a lot and never once had a problem. and thats what the late nights are for.. it's only like 60-70 degrees at night at bonnaroo. I actually thought it got really cold the last 2 nights.
the crowd.. if you don't like who's standing by you. take 10 steps in any direction and they're not next to you anymore. (even though I do think some bands brought a crowd to Roo that I've never seen there before)
it sucks you missed shows so you could camp out for others.. but stop complaining about it because that was YOUR choice, no one else's. I for one ran around like a mad man catching every show possible. you don't have to "see" a show to enjoy it. The Roots were the only band I waited for more than 20 minutes to see (was totally worth it, I was about 25 yards from the stage). all in all I think I saw about 35 shows and 1 comedy act.
Bonnaroo is all about not being the same every year. That's why people love it. And I didn't meet or stand next to any one person I did not like. Everyone there were awesome people. If I met you, I'm glad I did. the dust caused me to say 2006 was a better year.. but I WILL be back next year!
I know it was hot as hell and nasty dusty but I still caught over 17 shows, have zero sunburn, and stayed reasonably hydrated all weekend. Had zero problems with any kind of heat exhaustion. It took some work to come out with zero sunburn and reasonably healthy (minus the Bonnacrud cough) but with planning and care it wasnt bad at all.
There were certainly some rude folks but they were a minority in my experience. Just a very noticeable and vocal minority.
But I've heard voices not in the head Out in the air they called ahead Through ripped out speakers Through thick and thin They found a shelter Under my skin -Evgeny Aleksandrovitch Nikolaev
Heat stroke from that weather? It sounds like you have a medical problem or made horribly poor decisions regarding water.. what were you doing at Roo at all?
Post by cheeky resurrection on Jun 18, 2007 23:43:05 GMT -5
I am extremely sorry you feel this way, dude. Maybe its because I was ignorant, and for that matter, still am, this being my first year and all, but it was f**king amazing, to me anyway. I'm grateful that there is even anything remotely close to the way Bonnaroo opperrates.
Post by roolacksreality on Jun 19, 2007 9:23:32 GMT -5
I had so much fun. Man, what a weekend. This year flew by a lot quicker than last year. There are some kinks Superfly/ AC Ent. needs to work out (i.e. improving the traffic to how it was last year, training volunteers and staff members, returning Shakedown to it's rightful place, lightening up on security...), but I had such a good time.
All of those things never hurt me at all. If you don't want to be completely searched, choose the line that moves the fastest and has a friendly-looking volunteer.
If you are stuck in line to get in, drive up a little ways. You would be suprised how many people don't pay attention or don't mind letting you squeeze in. I only waited about a half hour to get in . *There goes my karma, haha.
If you are looking to buy something Congress doesn't want you to buy. BE SMART ABOUT IT!!!!! I can't put it more blantently for those who got screwed. Look over your shoulder. Don't do anything in a very populated site (i.e. go away from sites near Shakedown). Cops aren't there to ruin your weekend, but they are looking for dealers and people who shouldn't be there. It sucks that they are there, but what can you do? Just be smart about it all and you'll be alright.
The staff need to be trained better. Most of them seemed a bit uninformed.
But like I said before I had a great time. Not problems at all. I think we'll hear more about this stuff and Superfly/ AC Ent. will make some kind of announcement about it, promising better traffic situations in the future or whatever. There is a chance that some people will sell their stories of getting screwed by tons of cops and it'll become an article on Jambase.com, in which case Bonnaroo will promise changes in the future, which will be posted on the website under a title like "What's Different in 2008?".
Whatever happens I love Bonnaroo and will definately be back next year for my third. The music was so great and the vibes from everyone are cool. All glory to the Bonnaroo!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by mindexpansi0n on Jun 19, 2007 9:28:49 GMT -5
Did he really think Shakedown was gone? HAHAHHAHA - dude, you were NOT in the right spot... I was offered more variety then I could shake a stick at... turned down probably 100 people over the weekend (though unfortunately there were shady shadies selling fakey fakies on occasion).
You couldn't find a glass piece? You sure you were at Bonnaroo... good lord, there must have been 100 booths selling glass.
I got to Roo on Thursday morning, came in the back way, and was setting up camp all in about 1.5 hours. Sure my spot sucked, but I was prepared for a walk. I was in Mortimer Duke.
If you think Bonnaroo is dead cuz you couldn't handle the conditions, it sounds like you need to stick to arena concerts with big headliners such as Justin Timberlake... BRING SEXY BACK BUD!
strumntheguitar said:
80,000 people all trying to get into one place at the same time means there will be tons of traffic. You can't hate on Bonnaroo and say it's dead because you got stuck in a crap line. Sorry about your wait, but maybe you should've gotten there earlier.
Shakedown Street gone? Come on, open your eyes and your ears. I walked for 5 minutes down shakedown and was offered every drug I've ever heard of and a few I haven't. Maybe you were walking down the wrong street, my friend. I bought a glass piece within an hour of arriving at Roo, had no problem finding one... once again, you apparently were in the wrong place.
I've heard enough people complaining about security. If you think that just because you're at a music festival you can do whatever the hell you want, then you're sadly mistaken. Police aren't there to ruin a good time, they are there to crack down on things that shouldn't be there. Go to Roo for the music, not the drugs. I had a blast despite the security, and I enjoyed my fair shair of both music and unmentionables over the weekend.
And the weather... Do you really think Bonnaroo is responsible for the weather?? To say Roo has gone to $hits because of the heat and the dust is ridiculous! I came well prepared for extreme heat because I knew it was going to happen. weather.com told me that it would be hot. Since Roo is on a huge dirt dry farm I figured it'd be dusty as well since there are 80,000 people trampling along those dirt roads. A simple $2 bandanna from WalMart and a pair of shades and you only notice the dust forming on you arms and legs, which washes right off. Everyone in my group handled the heat well because we were well prepared. We drank water all day, had plenty of necessary clothes and took advantage of shade when it was present. I saw every band I wanted to (yes, saw. not just heard) and I wasn't sitting out in the sun for hours waiting. I don't know why you and other people in your group had trouble with this, but honestly I can only think that you and your group are the ones to blame... not Bonnaroo.
As my Inebriated buddy walks out of the Porto, he yells out, "Dude...I love this place...bonnaroo thinks about everything...they even put beer holders next to the toilet!"
Had to break it to him that that was the urnal. Good times good times!
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
I missed the original post. Strangely, I was saying I would never go back up till about 2:30 PM on Friday. Honestly, anyone who has been to Roo over the years cannot deny that it has changed, But the scene it's self is changing. Boycotting the fest is not the answer. We all just have to get wise to the bullshit and help each other out. I kind of feel like its my responsibility to keep going to Roo as long they keep having it. The main complaint from me is these reports I'm hearing about under-covers in the campsites. I saw a relatively large number of people getting busted myself but they weren't being all that smart. The story of the kid from the other post that got hit by an undercover for blowing some reefs by his tent is outrageous. Hopefully this trend came with the hugeness of the headliners. I'm gonna wait out next year and see how it goes before I say Roo is on it's way out. And its certainly too early for anyone to be saying R.I.P.
Post by kymoonshine on Jun 19, 2007 18:59:40 GMT -5
juggernaut said:
I love how this kid deleted his post as soon as people started firing back...way to show some sack, man. I don't even know what he wrote but it's clear that he's a major 'mo.
This "kid" is 36 years old with four Bonnaroo's..... two Burning Man's.....two All Good Music Festivals.... one Vegoose... one Voodoo.... and two Austin Music festivals under his belt.. I deleted my post cause I realized after the first few replies that the cheeseballs I was bitching about being rude f%$ks are also on here.. I have a right to express my veiws and experiances here..just like everyone else... It's a forum..... it's what it's for.. I removed my original post because I didnt need more crap adding to the suck that was Bonnaroo already this year.. I know you guys love your precious Bonnaroo.. I did too... but pretty soon it going to be "Budweiser Presents Bonnaroo" or "Bonnaroo sponsered by MTV" I know it's hard not to fire back at people on the internet that don't or didn't have the same views/experiances as you but its not in the realm of your precious Karma to do so.. yes I was whining.. I should have known better.. I needed an outlet to vent my distaste for This years event.. I now understand why I have been a member for over year and half and only have a dozen post.. I 'm not going to bicker or fight back and fourth with anyone.. I just wanted to share my veiws on Bonnaroo going downhill.. has nothing to do with the weather.. or the dust... just the people... I now realize that my age mixed with my failing health, that I can no longer do a festival like Bonnaroo in mid June heat.. unless I do it via V.I.P. (Which I can't afford) or use the Handicap(which I am) accessabilty features that are in place.. I just like being out there with everyone else.. I am sorry if my written bad Bonnaroo experiances offended some of you.. I know alot of you have chirped up about what a wonderful time you had.. I have spoken to many more that did not.. so please before smart a&s replies come flying.. remember I have finished this msg with Im Sorry.. I have loved the Roo for sometime now.
rofl... shakedown is everywhere my man. i can't believe anyone trys to give it a location. If i knew how many times people would walk by us (every 15 mins it seemed) in camp ferris beuler offering EVERYTHING from books, dead cobra snakes, and ***stuff*** i'de have enough money to buy my tier 3 tickets for next year
This was my first year but I had a blast. My opinion of this and other stories of people who did not have a good time is this: just like everything else in life, Bonnaroo is what you make it. If you don't have a good time, then don't go. But with everything going on at Bonnaroo, I personally think just about anyone could have an amazing time there. I can't believe how much fun I had. I am sure there were a lot of cool things about the fest. in years past and I am sure it has lost some of its great aspects. But I bet it has gained some too. I saw a well run, well organized festival with a variety of music, art, and culture that I think you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the world. It's easy to focus on the bad but remember, Bonnaroo should be all about the good. But it is expensive and if its not your thing, not a big deal. Just don't go. I know I fell in love this year and I will be back every chance I get.
PS Thanks Inforoo for making my first experience so great. I was so well prepared thanks to all your info!
. *There goes my karma, haha.
