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I joined the Bonnaroo site on Facebook and happened upon the opinion that:
"...Bonnaroo needs to do one of two things: Become a music festival again, not a giant ad for shit, OR admit that its a weekend for 100k plus people to hang out on a farm and get high. Don't give me its all about the music crap, because its not - not for you anyway..."
I'm guessing he hasn't been on Inforoo to see the numerous band/show posting by the thousands of members... def not about the music
Check it out, some of the assumptions made are just sad really..
Yea I got about 4 posts in and had enough......when will people understand they are entitled to their opinion just as people or entitled to oppose their opinions as well.
I saw that, his opinions are constantly in disagreement with each other. He contradicts himself quite a few times throughout his rants and seems so close-minded to whatever it is that other people have to say. Most certainly not in the spirit of Bonnaroo. I for one hope he does not show up this year.
I didn't think Roo was a giant Ad space. They have sponsers but it's not GIANT ADs to the left of me GIANT ADs to the right. None of the stages are called the "Bud Light What stage" or some nonsense. Riverbend, the local outdoor concert venue, has ads everywhere.
Hey guys... I debated on whether to post that link on inforoo or not cuz I didn't want to introduce any negativity... I was just so surprised to see such a strong verbal assault on Bonnaroo which is, imo, the greatest 4 days all year Can't wait to see you all in 153 days - yaaayyy!!!
Post by trippindaisy on Jan 10, 2008 9:29:17 GMT -5
Arg that makes me so mad. For me, it is all about the music. I don't ever get high and I don't even really drink at Roo - I take my daughter because she loves music as much as I do.
Meh. The guy's opinion isn't new, but it's definitely not a hard fought one. Looks like he's only been to the past two Bonnaroos and he had a bad experience last year. It's funny cause all the criticisms he threw at Roo were the exact same ones 05 attendees gave leading into 06.
Bonnaroo was never small. It's not some model of long standing hippie idealism. It's a music festival that made it's bones by initially catering primarily to the jam scene then gradually expanded as its reputation grew into a premier music festival stateside. Along with Coachella, it's largely responsible for the resurgence of the festival scene. It makes money, but not as much as it probably could.
I enjoyed it quite a lot when I went in 06. It is what it is, good and bad. Some people just aren't comfortable enough with their own opinion to leave it at that. That guy seems to be one of those people.
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What, is Superfly supposed to pull this whole shebang off with absolutely no financial help from any companies?
As far as music festivals and sponsorships go, I think Bonnaroo does it with as much class as you can.
I just don't understand this person's opinion that it either has to stop being a giant ad OR admit it's a weekend for 100k people to get lifted. I think that's what they call a "false dichotomy." Sounds like he may have on something himself when formulating that argument.
Post by littlebirdie on Jan 11, 2008 10:40:09 GMT -5
Oh boy here I go, please don't hate me for this! But outside of inforoo this pretty much is the general consensus of bonnaroo. (I'm not saying this is my opinion) Especially if you look on Jambase, phantasy tour, even a little on myspace. And I've even read some posts on inforoo after the last roo that looked very similar. It's a fact that things will inevitably change as bonnaroo continues from year to year. It's inevitable that people will have preconceived ideas going into roo especially if they have been before... Speaking from my own experience I also had disapointments in 06 and 07 (my first roo was 05)...but it was because No other year compares to your first bonnaroo in my opinion. You come to expect and want the same experience on all levels (music, people, weather, general vibe) and when you don't have it at first it seems disapointing. Some people just move past this easier than others! I found myself after this year saying I wouldn't go back but after a few months it was easier to look at the big picture and what bonnaroo offers that I do love so much. And if it eventually evolves into something that just isn't what I'm looking for in a festival experience I'll sadly move on.
My hope for Bonnaroo 2008 is that it will pay homage to it's own roots and bring back the bands..and in turn the fans that help to create the laid back, friendly and magical feeling that has kept it going... I feel that adding changes and expanding the musical canvas is what makes bonnaroo unique but with anything...stray too far from your roots and you completely lose yourself, your original friends. Maybe bonnaroo is strong enough to with stand this and usher in a completely new fanbase but I don't know?
Don't be offended by those who don't love bonnaroo, everyone is entitled to their opinion, in the same way that some roo fans might not enjoy other fests. And most of those people that are stating why they don't like bonnaroo were once just as protective of roo as you might feel now... Just some food for thought.
"If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has the power to move you, if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, Rejoice, for your soul is alive."
Post by bamadancer on Jan 11, 2008 16:45:32 GMT -5
True, but I honestly feel like if Bonnaroo "went back to it's roots" it would get stale and boring. Not everybody likes seeing the same old jambands. I don't even LIKE jam bands (for the most part). Bonnaroo is like an organism...it has to grow and change and adapt to stay alive. If not, the other music festivals will out-evolve it and die.
Post by littlebirdie on Jan 11, 2008 17:26:49 GMT -5
exactly
I like the variety don't get me wrong and there are all types of jam/roots bands not just your typical "phish" type.
I'm not sure why people get so defensive whenever the topic of "jam bands at bonnaroo" (or lack there of in the past 2 years) comes up...again I'll say it is a fact that bonnaroo had a lot more jam/roots bands from 2002-2005 then it does now. (and I'm not saying bonnaroo was ever an all jam festival it always had variety) So why is it so suprising that people would like to see a return to jam bands at this festival? And why is that a bad thing?
There are people that prefer jam bands over the indie/emo/mainstream envasion (IE becoming coachella-ish) It's not Coachella it's Bonnaroo...I hope we can still distinguish the two in a few years.
That being said I hope you can understand where I'm coming from! I appreciate your opinion bamadancer, it's really nice to have some idea of what the non Jam band crowd is thinking too. Everyone has had their own and different roo experiences and that's awesome...i can understand you wanting to see your fav bands just like I want to see mine..that's what we go for after all!
"If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has the power to move you, if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, Rejoice, for your soul is alive."
Post by bamadancer on Jan 11, 2008 17:33:32 GMT -5
Nah, none at all. I was halfway expecting somebody to smite me! lol
I totally see your point. I do feel like there were more jam bands in 07 than 06, though...and hey, I even caught a couple of them....and I used to HATE jam bands...look what Bonnaroo's musical variety does to people!
Post by littlebirdie on Jan 11, 2008 17:41:42 GMT -5
No way! You or anyone else shouldn't be smited for your opinion! I think you're right that there were more jam bands in 07 then 06. I caught a few non jam bands like Mute Math and RX Bandits that I really liked too!
"If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has the power to move you, if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, Rejoice, for your soul is alive."