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Post by trippindaisy on Feb 8, 2008 12:13:10 GMT -5
I am a single mum with a full time job and also working on a degree in Psychology. I don't have the time or money to go to any other festivals. I live 1 hour from Manchester. So for me, I will probably always go. Even if the tickets go above $300, it is still worth every penny. And I only have to take one day off work.
I didn't go to the first ones so I cannot compare with how it used to be, but you make it what it is. I go to have an amazing time, see great live music and meet the coolest people. It is all how you perceive it imo.
Dudewheresmyroo, from the seemingly unending negative posts you've made since the lineup was announced, it's painfully apparent to all that you are no longer a fan of Bonnaroo.
I'm sorry that it has evolved in to something that you no longer deem worthy of the time or expense, but there are some holes and gross generalizations in your argument. Case(s) in point:
it seems closed minded to speak about something as if you know whats up
I know what's up. I haven't been to Bonnaroo, but I'm a festival veteran. The festival -- no matter which one you're discussing -- is what you make it. If you choose to focus on the negative, that will ensure your experience is negative. Heck, I can have fun shopping at Sam's Club!
most of us arent even talking about the lineup exactly.
Really? Maybe you're visiting a different board, but I've noticed an abundance of posts that point specifically to the lineup as the reason many people aren't going to be making the trip to Bonnaroo this year. While I'm sorry that so many veterans don't feel the lineup is worth the expense, I've identified at least 45 bands I'd like to see.
roo has lost all credibility on all levels.
Hmmm. Tell that to the 80,000 people who will buy tickets this year.
the policies and prices that have destroyed shakedown.
Shakedown is probably something I wouldn't have availed myself of, but if you're lamenting changes, you should probably keep in mind that Bonnaroo has an obligation to its sanctioned vendors. I have to laugh when comments are made concerning AC Superfly earning a profit. It's a business...that's why they exist. You also shouldn't be offended that they can't condone the sale of things which may or may not be legal.
inforoo is about much more then roo. its about the festival community. and roo is not even a part of that community anymore.
Bonnaroo isn't part of Inforoo? There are tens of thousands of posts here which suggest otherwise.
roo has been dead to the large majority of the festival community
I am part of the festival community and it isn't dead to me. Ditto on the many friends I have coming to Bonnaroo this year.
and the jam bands will continue to lose ground every year at roo because the jam fans have stopped buying 250+ tickets to see a couple of latengihts.
Can't argue with this. It appears that the lineup strategy has changed over the years. Some folks are happy about that while others are not. There are definitely other festivals more suited to those who enjoy jam bands and I hope you get the chance to enjoy as many of those as possible.
there is just way more bang for your buck and a much better community and atmosphere at these other fests.
This isn't a statement of fact, it's your opinion. A "better community" suggests you know each of us personally.
and for those not going there is a fest at nelson ledges roo weekend. www.nlqp.com its a floyd tribute weekend and its mostly tribute bands but they are all great
Wait...it IS or it ISN'T about the music?
they have kashmir a led zep tribute band. im betting they sound better then a reunion sh!t show at roo would have anyhow.
Post by spookymonster on Feb 8, 2008 12:38:27 GMT -5
sassbox said:
Shakedown is probably something I wouldn't have availed myself of...
Off topic, but I highly recommend you take a stroll down the less-than-official vendor lanes outside of Centeroo anyways. It's guaranteed to entertain, even if you don't partake!
Post by AngrySunday on Feb 8, 2008 12:40:21 GMT -5
Hopefully, Bonnaroo will always be a successful festival. I've seen the changes to the site and the lineup since '04 and haven't had any major complaints and always have a great time. Yeah, people are miffed about this years lineup but I'd be even more pissed if they didn't mix it up. Who wants to pay good money to see the same bands every year?? I know I don't. Granted I'd like for the festival to remain in the spirit of jam bands and hippies but that's not going to happen every year. I'll be there this year even tho my wishlist of bands isn't playing...butthole surfers, violent femmes, foo fighters, peter gabriel, dire straits or a dozen other awesome groups. What's even better is the fact that it's getting harder to listen to XM radio or regular radio without saying "saw them at Bonnaroo, saw them at Bonnaroo, saw them at Bonnaroo, gonna see them this year at Bonnaroo, saw them at Bonnaroo. The bottom line is that if you love music and the festival atmosphere, you'll be there no matter who's playing. I know I will be.
Thanks, Spooky...I just might do that! My only point was that it's unreasonable to be irritated that AC Superfly isn't condoning something that takes away from their bottom line.