Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
Post by kingofcheezwiz on Feb 7, 2008 23:51:58 GMT -5
I guess I should do this as well. I'm JR. I'll be 21 in May, and I also hail from Port Huron (rfarnsworth is my closest buddy, I recruited him in the name of Corncat!).
08 is going to be my third 'roo ('06 and '07)
Music is my life. I have been playing trumpet for 11 years now, and I have recently picked up the guitar. As for what I listen to, lots of Radiohead, the Beatles, Wilco, Flaming Lips, Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan, At the Drive-In, Mars Volta, Belle & Sebastian, Arcade Fire... so many more, but that's pretty much the big 10.
I love movies. When I lived in Ann Arbor, I got to see all the movies I wanted for free, and I would sit in my apartment and watch movies on my own. My favorite would have to be Garden State. It started me down the road of being who I am today.
I'm Steve, way up north in Connecticut. I went to Roo '07 and fell in love with the place. My favorite sets last year were Rodrigo Y Gabriela, String Cheese, The Roots (Soo excited for kanye/talib/lupe this year), Ben Harper, Michael Franti (@ Sonic Stage). Can't wait to see Kanye, Pearl Jam, Dark Star, and Robert Plant this year.
Anyway, hope to make some friends and see you all there. Comin down with some buddies, hope to run into you.
okay, my turn... my name is shani i live in fabulous las vegas (its no where as great as they say it is) i have 2 kitties (tweaker & kai) im still a waitress at the age of 28 i love hot rods, v-dubs & pink flamingos fear and loathing is my fave book/movie grant lee phillips is my fave musician go to vegoose every year this will be my first bonnaroo...finally! cant wait to see willie, b.b., drive by truckers and allman brothers see you all there!
Come on now, Vegas is fun to visit. I'll be there March 26, it's only the second time I've been there and I'm excited. Can you give me any local scoop on what I shouldn't miss?
Might as well join this thread... I'm Justin, I'm 26 and heading to my 3rd 'Roo in a row this year. I'm a sales exec for a PR company in DC. It's about an 11 hour trip for our crew.
I can't tell ya how siked I am to see the Allman's at 'Roo; I was going to get Beacon Theater tickets to see them this year but now I don't have to! I love hip hop, but I feel like they're hit or miss at a venue like 'Roo... Cypress Hill and the Roots kicked ass, but Common sucked two years ago. I think that Talib Kweli is going to put on a much better show than Kanye, but I wouldnt be surprised to see them doing a few songs together, which would be sick.
Lookin' forward to seein' ya'll and partying for the 4 best days of the year.
XUBLUE: while in vegas definately go see the beatles LOVE at the mirage...seen it twice...amazing...check out the double down saloon off the strip...dirty dirty punk rock bar...its great, ask dave attell...check out ellis island casino bout a half mile off the strip...they have the cheapest drinks and the best/worst karaoke ever...nothing but wasted locals...and margaritaville (flamingo casino) has the best view overlooking the strip you will get without going to some stupid overated club(i work there)...hope this helps you out...the best tip i can give you is dont ever cross a street here against the walk signal...we will run you over and not think twice...have fun
Post by applescruff2274 on Feb 11, 2008 0:30:29 GMT -5
I'll take a stab at this...
I'm Carleigh! 21 yrs of age, I'm originally from small town Alabama, but I've been living in Murfreesboro, TN for almost 2 years now. I'm a Junior at MTSU studying Music Business. I love all things music. I'm gearing up for my second Bonnaroo! 07 was my first time and I've been on cloud 9 ever since. My first time at Roo couldn't have been any better- and it's all thanks to you wonderful people on these boards. I was 100% prepared after reading on here- you guys are great. See you all in June
Post by starrynight on Feb 11, 2008 14:12:14 GMT -5
angrysunday said:
My name is Craig, I did druqs once, I am a Spartan, so check me out.
haha karma for that!
Im new to the boards as well! Last year was my first Bonnaroo and I had read alot on these boards prior and you guys really helped me out. I was also with a bunch of people tat go every year so that was good.
Anyways, Im Tiffany, 25 from Charlotte, NC. MMJ and DMB are my favorite bands. Hi all!
Post by Mrs. Ferret on Feb 11, 2008 23:15:59 GMT -5
superbek said:
Hi! I am Rebekah and I am relatively new to this board...only been here a couple of weeks. I may have overlooked it (because in the true spirit of roo, this board has a lot to look at) but I didn't notice an area where us newbies (or regulars) could formally introduce ourselves!
My name is Rebekah. I am 23. I live in Tennessee. I work at Domino's Pizza. I have spent 4 years at the roo. I am agnostic. I am reading Harry Potter for the first time (currently in book 4). I love Star Wars, The Legend of Zelda, The Beatles, and Radiohead....but not necessarily in that order.
and I am glad to spend time with you all in the off season!
Karma for having the same name as me. I am also an agnostic Tennessean named Rebekah.
Post by rideincircles on Feb 11, 2008 23:49:08 GMT -5
I will join this also. My name is John and i live in Fort Worth, Texas. I am 26 years old. Last year turned me into a festival junkie. I made it to Bonnaroo, Coachella, and ACL all for the first time. All were awesome, but nothing compares to Bonnaroo. During the day I design blueprints for aircraft components, and check inforoo before they decide to block it. I like to take lots of pictures and videos. My youtube account has 180+ videos at the moment. I am going to school for engineering, but I absolutley hate calculus 2. I listen to almost eveything except for crappy music. My favorite sets i saw last year include: Muse at ACL, Rage at Coachella, Bjork at ACL and Coachella (seeing Declare independence live for the first time was amazing) Hot Chip at Coach and Roo, Rodrigo Y Gabriela owned Bonnaroo thursday, Girl Talk broke the stage in Dallas, That 1 Guy in Fort Worth, Willie nelson at coachella, Buddy Guy at House of Blues Dallas, The Coup at Coachella, Interpol at Coachella. Tool at bonnaroo, Andrew Bird at ACL and Coachella... I will stop listing because I am just thinking of them off the top of my head. Last year was a good year for music.
Post by kenglandroo on Feb 12, 2008 14:22:48 GMT -5
my name is kevin i live in euless which is right between ft. worth and dallas and i work at an art gallery in dallas. i went to bonnaroo last year for the first time and i havent really stopped thinking about it. i listen to lots of music i love radiohead, john frusciante, the velvet underground, anything off the arts and crafts label (especially broken social scene) and a lot of other things. The happiest weekend of my life was last years bonnaroo and i cant wait to get back to the farm.
Post by GratefulHippie on Feb 12, 2008 14:25:59 GMT -5
yay! another texas roo'er!!
there's a thread in "this tent" for texas peeps if you want to take a look. i think we might be creating a myspace page for the texas roo'ers so we can all keep in touch and up to date
I suppose I can introduce myself, as I'm not sure if I have before? I've been to the past 2 roos and plan on going once again this year! I think I'm addicted!!! Anyways I am a 30 yo male from Wisconsin, Milwaukee area. I will be coming with 3 other friends...and can't wait for June! It's freaking cold here
Hi, I'm Mandy. I'm 21, and from right outside of Philadelphia. This will be my 2nd roo, and I have been waiting for it since the Monday after last year's.
I've been hanging around here for a little bit, but I figured I'd formally introduce myself to the rest of you guys.
Post by ElectrikSunflower on Feb 12, 2008 17:53:55 GMT -5
Might as well!
My name is Kat! I am 23! I live in Raleigh,NC! I work as a customer service rep! I am a painter and lover of music of all kinds! And i am very very excited to be attending my second roo!
Name: Thomas Birthday May 30, 1981 (The day the first compact disc was introduced) heightL 6'11" Locale: Kansas City MO Music: I listen to about everything. I love Sublime, Bob Marley,311, Leadbelly, Frank Sinatra, Silverchair, Grateful Dead, and many others. hobbies: Gamer and guitar player. not the greatest at guitar but I can pull out a few tunes Work: I'm a Tech for the evil empire known as H&R block.
this is the first roo I've been too but I've been to a few festivals in my day such as omega and schwagstock. anywho, I'm a fun loving peaceful kinda enjoyer of this one time shot we have at life. I'm excited to meet you all and toast to the weekend with you. May your endeavours bear fruit and my your days be kind.
name: Louie Birthday: 6-10-90 age:17 Locale: Biloxi, MS Music: not one fav band but tops r Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Foo Fighers, and Incubus Hobies: Call of Duty 4, Guitar, Music!, Wakeboard, Skimboard, and Snowboard Work: Unemployed
08 will be my first Roo and first festival can't wait at all Goin to University of South Alabama next year
Hi folks, My name is David I am 44 yrs old, but at Bonnaroo I'll regress about 20 yrs or so. My day-job is security for the Dept of Energy. I live in Clinton, TN (about 20 miles from Knoxville). 2007 was my first Roo experience. I was most impressed by Tool (I figured I'd hate em) and Gillian Welch. I was least impressed by the Police. I'll keep political and religious opinions off all my posts. But, I'll say I believe in God. I have 2 wiener dogs (can't spell daushound). My favorite bands are Rage, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Janis Joplin, and White Stripes. I'm married, but will be going solo again this year as a volunteer. This forum is my mistress. I sneak on here when the wife goes to bed. I'd love to meet some or all of you on here. C ya in June.
Thy name is Trip toy it was a given name. I am an Instuctor I teach Cpr,1st Aid, Human Rights, Applied Non-Violence humane restraint program.
I have been a festie for 'bout 5 yrs now and have been on a journey of Decency ever since, now that I know there are others that believe in it too and I wasn't just wierd (im wierd for other reasons tho).
I love love love everything about festivals!!!! so much that I have invested much more than a just going to a festival but learning the psychology and sociology of this powerful enviroment.
The lessons for me continue,and this year my new fest is the big dance-Bonnaroo (after failed plans last year).
I find more of an attraction to music beacuse of its insurmountable power to affect and inspire peoples lives.
I like a varying degree of music but none in particular.
The Roo' (and going this year ) has grown on me like a fungus I can't shake!
Nice to meet ya'll (tips hat and flips everyone a lid)
Post by rarelyheard on Feb 13, 2008 12:18:59 GMT -5
My name's Mike and I'm from North Central West Virginia. I'm 21, but will be 22 by the time the Roo rolls around. I went to my first Roo in '04, journeyed back again for last year's festivities and plan on returning this summer. Some of the best acts I've seen at Bonnaroo are Kings of Leon, White Stripes, Lily Allen, Cold War Kids, Girl Talk, and Xavier Rudd in 2007 and Trey, SCI, Primus, and Robert Randolph in 2004. My favorite artists are Robert Randolph, Primus, Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon, and TV on the Radio I'm psyched to see Pearl Jam again and Lupe, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson, Vampire Weekend, and many more for the first time this year.