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i was just wonderin what everybody thought of the new barricaded "pit section" at the What stage this year....
at first i thought it was stupid but then i realized it made it a lot easier to get up front and probably a lot safer.
p.s. i also saw crowd surfing for the first time ever at bonnaroo this year. the first time was at the Black Keys (which i thought was kind of a stupid show to do it at). there were also some guys trying to mosh at the same show, odd.
Never really went up there, but I think it's a good idea. Definitely lets you make a decision if you want to jump into the fray or stay mellow behind the barricade, rather than just being in the front and catching shit for being up there.
Post by paranoidbot on Jun 19, 2007 20:09:08 GMT -5
I think this was added after the near disastrous Radiohead stampede last year. I love the new barricade set up. It made sure the people up front for each show wanted to be there for THAT show instead of campers parked there all day.
And there was a lot of crowd surfing up front at the White Stripes.
I thought it was the best change to Roo. I really dont like people that camp out all day in front of the stage. Its one thing if you are up to watch all the shows, but Im talking about people that bring a blanket and just sleep in front of the stages from noon on waiting for a 6pm show. Its hard enough to cram in at the tents but even harder when you have 3000 people sprawlred out on the ground. Im not one for stepping on people but have the same common courtesy you want others to have
Post by steveternal on Jun 19, 2007 20:41:15 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure it was done strictly for the Tool show, and they just left it up all weekend. I wouldn't expect it to return, although I wouldn't mind that because a short walk to the entrance meant a much better view AND much more room.
The Black Keys set was sick. It was like a madhouse at That Tent and at sometimes there were almost mosh pits in there. However I did not see any crowd surfing like you mentioned, and I was in the middle of the crowd.
I think it's permanent, and a good idea. I say that even though I didn't use it-- in fact I USED it, but in a different way. Being up against the barricade behind the pit made for a perfect distance from the stage with a natural break from the people (meaning you could see over heads).
Post by augustwest on Jun 19, 2007 20:57:38 GMT -5
I was fuming when I saw the thing, I thought it was something new for VIP or something, next time maybe I will read the book some other time than the ride home. I actually like the idea a lot, I just wish I knew ahead of time, I would have been way closer for Rat Dog.
Post by fiveleavesleft on Jun 19, 2007 20:57:50 GMT -5
i liked the pit thing, i got to get in for wilco. i got hit in the back of the head unexpectingly by a crowd surfer during the flaming lips, and i saw people crowd surfing at tool but i expected that.
i think they said its european style or something. its a good idea. evens it out if you want to see a show. i went in to see the jbt on sunday afternoon. it was hot as hell but it was cool. i was gonna go in for ratdog but opted for a little back with some room. still really close.
i thought it was great, hope they keep it, just makes so much sense
fyi augustwest, i didn't show up until ratdog's set was half over and i was able to ride the rail because of this, sometimes 'you just gotta poke around'
The Black Keys set was sick. It was like a madhouse at That Tent and at sometimes there were almost mosh pits in there. However I did not see any crowd surfing like you mentioned, and I was in the middle of the crowd.
i only saw one guy trying to do it. he didnt get very far because no one else seemed to want to participate. it just suprised me to see someone even trying. im not against it though
i was up there for JBT, it was pretty awesome, we got in because we were staff and were able to get into the What Stage area before it opened
We got in for JBT after waiting in line for only 2 minutes, and we showed up only 10-20 minutes before he went on.. and that was an AWESOME show, Ocean ruled
Post by ellisintransit on Jun 20, 2007 14:46:31 GMT -5
The ability to A.) get close for some of my favorite mainstage acts, and B.) to enjoy the show with like-minded fans who DESIRED to see their favorite band instead of a band eight hours later.....
RULED.
I love the setup. Not only did I get closer to the main stage at this Bonnaroo (after my previous three trips), but I got to be closer to the Wilco show than I have ever seen them. The whole system was a treat in my eyes.
Yeah I guess I should read the guidebook (like that's gonna happen.) I was wondering what that was all about. I was up against the railing for the Police and saw GA wristbands in the pit so I knew I had missed something. Well, maybe next time.
Post by cgreen2599 on Jun 20, 2007 15:45:49 GMT -5
I loved the new pit at the main stage. Pretty much every show I wanted to see up close I made it in with no problem. As far as the crowd surfing, I wasn't too fond of it. There was quite a bit going on at the White Stripes. It wasn't enough to ruin anything for me, just really didn't think it fit in at Bonnaroo.
