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I appreciate people voicing their concerns. I never really got the impression that anybody had a horrible time even with all the complaints. As somone who went 3 of the first 4 years and hasn't been in a couple I like to hear where things are at. There are some people who will never say a bad thing about 'roo so I like to hear some of the negative things from other folks. These reports are what will help me to decide if I ever want to go back to 'roo. Nobody should be telling someone they are wrong or they weren't puting out enough good vibes. If theres one thing I've learned from 'roo it's that with a festival that size someone can have the the best experience and another can have the opposite. You can be lucky enough to be camped close and have wonderful neighbors and meet only good people. The next year you can be stuck camping a mile out and have horrible neighbors. It's luck, not completely what you make of it. Not letting that stuff ruin your time is what you make of it, but it doesn't mean negative stuff isn't there. This is a discussion board, positive or negative. I like when people tell it like it is.
No one will hear one bit of whining from me. I was kinda bummed out when we where at Bonnaroo and people where just standing around complaining. What a waste! So much to do and so much to see. WHY BOTHER going and spending the money and time if you are going to complain?
I have missed out on every Bonnaroo until this year. I was not about to let anyone bring me down! I was in good company with my own friends and we were all about living in the moment. And you know what? We did.
I don't think all people are whining I've been to all of the bonnaroos and had a great time at all of them and there is no way not to. What i think most people are talking about are the little things that were f**ked up this year. We all love bonnaroo so have love for everyone. The bonnaroo vibe needs to last more than 4 days a year.
Post by minneapolisaroo on Jun 25, 2007 12:38:29 GMT -5
I seriously don't understand what the people that whine actually want out of Roo? Are they unhappy that it is no longer a "Jam" festival? It is typical "hippie" to whine about every kind of music besides jam, I mean, these people are supposed to be so open minded but in reality they are the most closed minded. Don't get me wrong, I like jambands and am going to 10K, but in my opinion Roo has been getting better and better. I love the eclectic lineups and the eclectic crowds. In all reality jambands are dead, especially now that SCI is done. What do you people want SuperFly to do, have Trey and Umph headline every year? This year alot of the staples were missing (Les, MMJ, Moe, ect...) and I still loved it. I don't want the same thing every year. Can't wait until next year, smite away!
Post by oleander124 on Jun 25, 2007 12:46:43 GMT -5
minneapolisaroo said:
I seriously don't understand what the people that whine actually want out of Roo? Are they unhappy that it is no longer a "Jam" festival? It is typical "hippie" to whine about every kind of music besides jam, I mean, these people are supposed to be so open minded but in reality they are the most closed minded. Don't get me wrong, I like jambands and am going to 10K, but in my opinion Roo has been getting better and better. I love the eclectic lineups and the eclectic crowds. In all reality jambands are dead, especially now that SCI is done. What do you people want SuperFly to do, have Trey and Umph headline every year? This year alot of the staples were missing (Les, MMJ, Moe, ect...) and I still loved it. I don't want the same thing every year. Can't wait until next year, smite away!
I'm not sure I read anyone complain about the music.
Post by sunshine37922 on Jun 25, 2007 13:04:26 GMT -5
Instead of focusing on all the little negatives...I had to really focus on the one big positive of it all...I said countless times while at Roo that I couldn't believe how organized and well worked the festival was...can you imagine 80,000 people of all types running around in a field and you and your crews are resposible for their enjoyment...just from the sound at the stages to enough beer at the tents...I just can't believe the very organized chaos of it all...as an event planner...there are very few negatives( and I had a couple) that could overpower how amazing this festival runs with the amount of people and fun!!! YEAH for Bonnarooo...
Post by minneapolisaroo on Jun 25, 2007 13:13:39 GMT -5
oleander124 said:
minneapolisaroo said:
I seriously don't understand what the people that whine actually want out of Roo? Are they unhappy that it is no longer a "Jam" festival? It is typical "hippie" to whine about every kind of music besides jam, I mean, these people are supposed to be so open minded but in reality they are the most closed minded. Don't get me wrong, I like jambands and am going to 10K, but in my opinion Roo has been getting better and better. I love the eclectic lineups and the eclectic crowds. In all reality jambands are dead, especially now that SCI is done. What do you people want SuperFly to do, have Trey and Umph headline every year? This year alot of the staples were missing (Les, MMJ, Moe, ect...) and I still loved it. I don't want the same thing every year. Can't wait until next year, smite away!
I'm not sure I read anyone complain about the music.
But the complaints came from the type of people attracted by the new direction in music.
I'm not sure I read anyone complain about the music.
But the complaints came from the type of people attracted by the new direction in music.
umm - I had complaints and I was not attracted nor distracted by the new direction in music. I have no set genre of music that I like - I like it all - so that is not a very good generalization.
But the complaints came from the type of people attracted by the new direction in music.
umm - I had complaints and I was not attracted nor distracted by the new direction in music. I have no set genre of music that I like - I like it all - so that is not a very good generalization.
Corncat lives!
The lineup for me wasn't as exciting on paper pre-roo this year, I guess I'd be classified as one of the "typical hippies" referred to since I wanted a couple more jambands, but I didn't really have any complaints and overall it was my favorite year musically since 2003 when all was said and done. So yeah, bad generalization.
Post by maureenpatricia on Jun 25, 2007 19:14:57 GMT -5
NOM NOM NOM!!!!! Corncat the healer of Inforoo, where are you? Remember that the original hippie thing was to really be accepting and loving to all (as I understand it- espeically with the Dead- I heard so many people I know that said they found a place of acceptance and being-ness that they had never felt anywhere else in society from that crowd) and we should do the same. Let people be who they are going to be -negative or positive, happy or sad, and just try to love everyone and let everyone be a part of one big family You can't judge people on whether they dress a certain way, act a certain way, listen to a certain kind of music. Just try to love all (of course with a healthy dose of realism too
Anyone saying that Bonnaroo did not start its inevitable downward slide this year is in mushroom induced denial. Just go take a look at the MOSH PIT and BODY SURFING display that took place during the entire White Stripes show. And don't blame the White Stripes music, I have seen them 7 times in all sorts of venues and never experienced that. Maybe the reason so many of you didn't notice is because you spent the entire fest at your camp so F*CK*D up on acid and shrooms, oh yea and COCAINE! I actually did not have much problem at all with the Tool crowd, I actually think the Cypress Hill crowd last year was a little shadier. I have said this before here, the fest is made up in majority of poseurs who think they are supposed to behave in a certain way and dress in a certain way, and disrespect the ART of music in a certain way. It really does not appear any more that Bonnaroo is about the music. It really is a drug and camping fest now. One example is that I noticed hundreds of Dead fans sitting at camp drinking and smoking midway during Bob Weirs set, I mean one of your heroes is performing and you could care less you drug addict! I am not against recreational use, but when it reaches these levels it is addiction! And there is no room at Bonnaroo for COCAINE!(witnessed several times, this year only). If you had a great time, I am happy for you. But lets not be confused and mistake Bonnaroo as a festival that is truly about the music.
To all the musicians this year, you were fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed your shows and apologize for the lack of respect shown by many of the crowds.(Sleeping in the front row during someone’s performance so you can be up close for a later show is disrespectful!)
This fest like all others has expanded to a point where it is beginning to lose its soul.(Think Lollapalooza 90's and Lolla now). It happens, but don't lose faith, something else special always comes along again.
Final thoughts on 2007: Lots of highs, lots of lows, undecided about 2008. Now all you closed minded hypocrites take your shots. I am not taking a phony KARMA rating to the grave with me anyway!