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Post by flyphisherman on Jan 24, 2008 16:21:36 GMT -5
New to the borad, but not new to Bonnaroo (been every year). I have seen alot of changes in the aera and people over the years and I want to know how everyone else feels.
First, it was the people, why have the vibes of Bonnaroo gone from music and artistic people to partying possies?
Second, the area, why did they take down the sonic forest why dont they put some new stuff in ( is the playground still their I cant remiber)?
This is just my toughts, and I want to know how everyone else feels and what you think should be changed or added. BONNAROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Post by littlebirdie on Jan 24, 2008 16:30:39 GMT -5
first i totally agree with you, second a lot of people won't (be prepared for "the vibe is what you make of it speech") I'm one of those veteran firm believers (and I've always been sensitive to my surroundings) that the vibe and 80,000 people surrounding you are a big part of roo and mean people/kids just there to get wasted ruin it. I can see how it's easier to ignore if you go with a large group of people (which this year will be the first we are) but when it's a group of 2 or 3 you notice more... And there has been a steady increase of those types of annoying people in the last few years. Granted yes you will get those types in any situation....blah blah blah. Point being that I have way more fun at the jamband/bluegrass type shows because the crowds in general are more suited to what I enjoy being around...ie. nice down to earth people. I also miss the sonic forest! karma for not being afraid to share your opinion on this can of worms topic
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"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."
I've been every year since 2004, and yes, there have been changes in the crowd. I noticed this in 2006 for the most part. I don't think they are necessarily bad changes...the festival is just evolving just as everything does. I hope it doesn't get too far from where it was when I first went though, it was a life changing experience. I don't think that the playground has been there the past 2 years, but I'm not sure about that. I loved the sonic forest...I wish that they would bring it back!!!
Post by flyphisherman on Jan 24, 2008 16:46:10 GMT -5
I want to say the changes I'm talking about are not bad, and they had reasons for these changes. I would think the sonic forest could give a seizure to the right person. Also I feel the people are fine, their are just alot less hugs, smiles, and people helping eachother. I just want people to see their actions can affect the vibes of 80,000 people.
Post by stallion pt. 2 on Jan 25, 2008 0:23:42 GMT -5
flyphisherman said:
First, it was the people, why have the vibes of Bonnaroo gone from music and artistic people to partying possies?
I think It's all a matter of publicity and notoriety. Bonnaroo is too good a time to keep a secret. As the fest gained more publicity and word spread about the party, more people who just wanted to get wasted started showing up. People like to point to this band or that stereotype and scapegoat it, but that's bullsh!t.
And for the record, I experienced more goodwill and met more kind people in the past few years than I have since 2003. They're still out there.
John: We don't even understand our own music Spider: It doesn't, does it matter whether we understand it? At least it'll give us . . . strength John: I know but maybe we could get into it more if we understood it
I think it's just a typical reaction to finding something and then having other people find it.....
"I found it first, and it was better then!"
I thought the vibe at Bonnaroo last year was fantastic...everyone around me was nice the entire weekend....and the one really low point I had (I was lost, alone, and half bombed)....one of the horrible party teams came over, gave me a hug and asked me to join them....bastards!
Post by venusinfurs on Jan 25, 2008 13:30:33 GMT -5
Last year, I fell on some bad luck right before Bonnaroo.
My car was broken down... and the friend who was going with me, his car broke down the day before. So, we had no way of getting down. Long story short, we DID end up down there, but had to walk in from the interstate with only the bare minimal of things with us: A cooler full of water, a tent, a backpack full of any of the tiny essentials we could grab.
So, we got in and we got our shit set up and all that stuff and prepared for the weekend. Our neighbors turned out to be one of those typical party teams who were there to get wasted, not really there for the music, you know... and I've got to say, they were a hell of a lot more helpful to us than any of the artistic people I've camped beside in previous years. They were nothing but helpful to us. They gave us an air mattress to use, they let us use their shade tent, when we ran out of water they let us drink theirs. Hell, they even gave us a ride to Nashville afterwards so we could get a ride home from a family member of mine.
So, moral of the story is: Just because people like to party and get wasted doesn't mean they're not good people. It doesn't mean they're going to ruin the vibe. If anything, they're less pretentious than the artsy folks.
Post by jray05stang on Jan 25, 2008 14:57:26 GMT -5
A friend of mine, and also a roo vet, mentioned yesterday that he thinks roo is going towards more of a hip-hop scene... I just about hit him... some people are just nuts...
Ive noticed some people say that as each year goes on, the vibe is not as positive as the prior year. But then we hear stories from noobies after its over, and they sound like we did our first year.
Oh - my first year was great - last year was great - just very very different experiences - and I am sure if I was going tis year - it would be another very different experience but still great
A friend of mine, and also a roo vet, mentioned yesterday that he thinks roo is going towards more of a hip-hop scene... I just about hit him... some people are just nuts...
I have had a great time every year since 2004, but it has been changin since then, I see a lot more shady people there, more police, more as$holes. Another thing that I have noticed is that there isnt that many poeple that stay til Monday morning. The past couple years Sunday has been depressing around camp all the neighbors leave and its kind of deserted.
1. I'm a roo vet and the scene is still great every year I've seen people partying way to hard and never make it into centeroo so the bonnaroo vibes are still strong. 2. The playground was torn down it was in bad shape and was not safe for people to get on anymore. They need to build a new one. The sonic forest one of my favorite thing in bonnaroo in 06 it was always broken I think it might have been too much of a pain in the ass for them but I hope it comes back.
A friend of mine, and also a roo vet, mentioned yesterday that he thinks roo is going towards more of a hip-hop scene... I just about hit him... some people are just nuts...
I think it's just the fact that they are adding some hip hop acts. It's kind of nice to see actually. I can't remember if it was last year but I had to decide against moe. or Cypress Hill. something like that...I'm sure the CH tent was rockin! (forgive my memory...that was almost 2 years ago)
And fuck, DJ Shadow last year? That was awesome! no way it's going totally hip hop though. they are just getting an eclectic mix and some people seem to have issues with that. regardless, there's always going to be something for anyone to see at any time of any day.
Post by flyphisherman on Jan 28, 2008 23:47:15 GMT -5
The sonic forest is a bunch of lights inside a pole and when you pass it or touch it makes a strange noise and the lights flash. If you are not carefull it can take you into the vortex where their is no return.
I've been every year and I've noticed a lot of positive change each year, mainly in the structure of the camps and traffic (a lot more organized). There doesn't seem to be as much change @ centeroo, but i love it as it's always been. As for the people, I've always felt a fun positive vibe overall, but, as in any town of 80K, you'll find all types.
Post by BrokenLight on Jan 29, 2008 19:50:25 GMT -5
I spent a couple hours at the Sonic Forest in 05 late at night, listening to Galactic playing in This Tent. I was disappointed to not see it there last year.
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