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Post by Swedish Chef on Jun 6, 2015 8:03:52 GMT -5
Thursday: TBD. I'll definitely be at Twin Peaks and Jungle. Friday: Cheerleader -> Colony House -> Walk the Moon -> Cage the Elephant -> Dinner -> Morrissey -> Modest Mouse -> Paul McCartney Saturday: BRONCHO -> Milo Greene -> Skylar Spence/Gary Clark Jr. -> ??? -> Spoon -> Foster the People-> Sublime w/ Rome -> Kings of Leon Sunday: Generationals -> Cold War Kids -> PHOX -> Hozier > Dinner -> Empire of the Sun -> The Killers
Writing out my schedule only seemed to reinforce how subpar the lineup is this year. If it wasn't for Paul, I wouldn't be going.
That is simultaneously funny and sad. Even if you aren't a huge Macca fan (which honestly, I'm not - he is probably my least favorite Beatle), can't you at least understand and appreciate the historical significance as a music fan?
That guy has to be trolling...I hope. Also, you'd take Ringo over Paul???
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
lawn/backyard shortcut makes such a difference! hope there's vip in the pavillion..
To be honest I'm not sure yet. I haven't had time to find out and a lot of the staff I work with are on site already. I'll find out tho. I would think they'd have to, especially since the porch stage had one last yr. See you at RTJ!
Mike do you know if I can still upgrade to VIP? I've been debating it, even if it meant I had to go to will call to pick it up.
Thursday: TBD. I'll definitely be at Twin Peaks and Jungle. Friday: Cheerleader -> Colony House -> Walk the Moon -> Cage the Elephant -> Dinner -> Morrissey -> Modest Mouse -> Paul McCartney Saturday: BRONCHO -> Milo Greene -> Skylar Spence/Gary Clark Jr. -> ??? -> Spoon -> Foster the People-> Sublime w/ Rome -> Kings of Leon Sunday: Generationals -> Cold War Kids -> PHOX -> Hozier > Dinner -> Empire of the Sun -> The Killers
Writing out my schedule only seemed to reinforce how subpar the lineup is this year. If it wasn't for Paul, I wouldn't be going.
I don't know exactly what you're into...but i recommend Sturgill Simpson...he leads into Spoon as it is.
To be honest I'm not sure yet. I haven't had time to find out and a lot of the staff I work with are on site already. I'll find out tho. I would think they'd have to, especially since the porch stage had one last yr. See you at RTJ!
Mike do you know if I can still upgrade to VIP? I've been debating it, even if it meant I had to go to will call to pick it up.
The deadline for upgrades was May 8th I believe, so you'd probably have to just sell your GA ticket and buy the VIP ticket. Hope to see you in VIP!
Good news: My wristbands are scheduled for delivery today!
Bad news: Tracking shows them as currently in Massachusetts. I live in New Jersey. Whomp Whomp.
Camping passes still listed as "We're on it!" which means they haven't even been processed for shipping. Odds slipping that they get processed, shipped and make it to me before next Wednesday.
Good news: My wristbands are scheduled for delivery today!
Bad news: Tracking shows them as currently in Massachusetts. I live in New Jersey. Whomp Whomp.
Camping passes still listed as "We're on it!" which means they haven't even been processed for shipping. Odds slipping that they get processed, shipped and make it to me before next Wednesday.
That is absurd... my wristband came 2+ weeks ago and my camping came on Saturday, I guess I just got lucky.
I want to see both TBH, what are your thoughts about that conflict?
I'm going with the Kooks, although I wouldn't be upset to see either. Jungle > Kooks is a pretty badass closing to the first night. I kinda wish they would have replaced Charlie XCX with someone that wasn't literally at Firefly last year but I guess there may not have been enough time/options.
I still haven't received an email about my passes or wristband. I'm probably just going to upgrade to VIP since it seems I'll have to go to willcall anyway. Take my moneyyyyyyy Redfroggggggg
I want to see both TBH, what are your thoughts about that conflict?
I was having trouble deciding between The Kooks and Tycho but then realized that seeing the latter would require a sprint over from Jungle, which I refuse to leave even a minute early, and then also would likely result in a bad spot for Tycho. That made the decision pretty easy for me. Ryn>>Jungle>>Kooks is going to be amazing
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
Anyone going to make the early trek out to Clean Bandit Friday? Loving what I've been hearing while listening to them, Come Over is gonna be a great dancing song.
Anyone going to make the early trek out to Clean Bandit Friday? Loving what I've been hearing while listening to them, Come Over is gonna be a great dancing song.
i'll be there. watched some of their livestream from coachella, looked fun!
Post by Swedish Chef on Jun 8, 2015 10:18:20 GMT -5
The more I look at the schedule, the more confused/frustrated I become. First of all, they could easily switch one act from the smaller stages to the Main Stage each day (there are only 4-5 Main Stage acts per day). Second, why the hell are there huge breaks (1.5-2 hours) in between the Main Stage acts early in the day, but only 1-hour breaks in between the Main Stage later in the day? This inevitably leads to numerous overlapping sets between the Main Stage and the Lawn and Backyard Stages. At least last year, the schedule allotted some time for travel between the Main Stage and the smaller stages, especially before the headliner played.
The more I look at the schedule, the more confused/frustrated I become. First of all, they could easily switch one act from the smaller stages to the Main Stage each day (there are only 4-5 Main Stage acts per day). Second, why the hell are there huge breaks (1.5-2 hours) in between the Main Stage acts early in the day, but only 1-hour breaks in between the Main Stage later in the day? This inevitably leads to numerous overlapping sets between the Main Stage and the Lawn and Backyard Stages. At least last year, the schedule allotted some time for travel between the Main Stage and the smaller stages, especially before the headliner played.
Yea the scheduling does seem much more bizarre this year. Last year most shows had a 15 minute window to the next show on any given stage. This year there is no break and then there are long gaps on each stage. The only situation where that won't be as much of an issue is the Lawn and Porch, where you probably won't miss much of anything traveling between the two.
Post by magicdance81 on Jun 8, 2015 10:33:05 GMT -5
Does anyone have experience with purchasing multiple camping spots but only bringing one car? Pretty sure I've seen people do it, but I can't find any info in the FF FAQs about it.
The more I look at the schedule, the more confused/frustrated I become. First of all, they could easily switch one act from the smaller stages to the Main Stage each day (there are only 4-5 Main Stage acts per day). Second, why the hell are there huge breaks (1.5-2 hours) in between the Main Stage acts early in the day, but only 1-hour breaks in between the Main Stage later in the day? This inevitably leads to numerous overlapping sets between the Main Stage and the Lawn and Backyard Stages. At least last year, the schedule allotted some time for travel between the Main Stage and the smaller stages, especially before the headliner played.
Yea the scheduling does seem much more bizarre this year. Last year most shows had a 15 minute window to the next show on any given stage. This year there is no break and then there are long gaps on each stage. The only situation where that won't be as much of an issue is the Lawn and Porch, where you probably won't miss much of anything traveling between the two.
Agreed. The most frustrating thing is the overlap between the Main Stage and the Lawn Stage, which is furthest from the Main Stage. Also, not allotting any travel time before the Lawn Stage closer and Main Stage closer is shortsighted.
The more I look at the schedule, the more confused/frustrated I become. First of all, they could easily switch one act from the smaller stages to the Main Stage each day (there are only 4-5 Main Stage acts per day). Second, why the hell are there huge breaks (1.5-2 hours) in between the Main Stage acts early in the day, but only 1-hour breaks in between the Main Stage later in the day? This inevitably leads to numerous overlapping sets between the Main Stage and the Lawn and Backyard Stages. At least last year, the schedule allotted some time for travel between the Main Stage and the smaller stages, especially before the headliner played.
Yea the scheduling does seem much more bizarre this year. Last year most shows had a 15 minute window to the next show on any given stage. This year there is no break and then there are long gaps on each stage. The only situation where that won't be as much of an issue is the Lawn and Porch, where you probably won't miss much of anything traveling between the two.
Pavilion Stage and Main Stage are basically right next to each other. If the two are going at the same time then the sound will bleed into each other. If you look at the schedule you will see the two are never at the same time.
Does anyone have experience with purchasing multiple camping spots but only bringing one car? Pretty sure I've seen people do it, but I can't find any info in the FF FAQs about it.
I did it last year and am doing it this year. You're good. They just have you park one spot over instead of right next to your immediate neighbor.
Does anyone have experience with purchasing multiple camping spots but only bringing one car? Pretty sure I've seen people do it, but I can't find any info in the FF FAQs about it.
I did it last year and am doing it this year. You're good. They just have you park one spot over instead of right next to your immediate neighbor.
I also did this last year and almost had to fist fight the parking attendant at 1am to let us do it. Experiences may vary.
I did it last year and am doing it this year. You're good. They just have you park one spot over instead of right next to your immediate neighbor.
I also did this last year and almost had to fist fight the parking attendant at 1am to let us do it. Experiences may vary.
Haha I did this at 8AM and my passes were never even checked. I just held up two fingers and the guy just pointed to park a spot over to have the equivalent space. I would have fought it too though, I even called them last year just to double check that I could do it.
Just like last year, it has been harder to get pumped for Firefly with Bonnaroo the week before. But now that the schedule is out I am realizing just how much fun it will be:-)
I found excellent vibes all over Firefly last year, some of the most consistently engaged crowds of any festival (a bonus of having less diversity I guess). And with my new addition of Wednesday camping this year (the death march over the bridge was quite the chore), it will be even better. I won't have the artist wristband I scored for the entirety of last year, but doesn't phase me in the least (I barely ever even spent time in the VIP areas, could get anywhere in the crowds you needed to). Going with a couple I met at Firefly last year, another couple from the Dominican Republic I met at Coachella, and someone I went to Tomorrowworld with, an excellent group.
Please take this to heart if undecided. I wasn't very excited, but thought it would be interesting seeing Paul McCartney at Roo a couple years back. I have never been much of a fan, but still bucket list seeing one of The Beatles live. Had the opportunity to see his full show (and lights) sound check Thursday night from the front row (a benefit of the Roll Like a Rock Star package), but passed it up for all the other Thursday night shows. Even rolled into the Friday night set a little late. I was expecting nostalgia, but received...legend. 80,000 people singing every single word to every single song. I didn't even know I knew so many Beatles and McCartney tracks. Even if you don't plan on attending the whole thing, stick around for ALL of the last half (surprisingly good production). This is one of the last opportunities to experience this living legend before he passes, you will never for one second regret it. I really don't even like the song that much, but "Hey Jude" will be the best song of Firefly (and it won't even be close). Over the years I have pretty much everybody to compare this statement to (this will be my 12th Bonnaroo alone), and Paul McCartney is the best headliner I have ever experienced.
So many heartbreaking conflicts, but the beauty is you can't go wrong. Even though the place isn't too huge and you can get anywhere needed, proximity will factor in quite often. I color code a schedule (3 tiers of interest), for me it becomes a list of possibilities much more than something to follow (I always end up at quite a few things I hadn't even considered, you never know where life will lead. Spent a bunch of time dancing in The Thicket silent disco for one). A few of the highlights:
Jungle to Tycho to close out Thursday? Hell yes! (especially since I am likely to miss some or all of both at Roo).
Clean Bandit will be brilliant to open up the main stage and start the festival proper off right, so much dance fun. Cody Simpson at the Coffeehouse? Not sure where that randomness came from, but I'll be there. Triple conflict of Walk the Moon, Sylvan Esso, and DJ Mustard, game day decision. I'm am not much of a fan of Cage's music, but they put on a hell of a show. Another triple conflict with AWOLNATION, Big Data, and ODESZA (ties for 2nd worse of the day), and another game day decision (will depend on how I handle those same conflicts at Roo). I was vegan for 13 years and am vegetarian now, and still not sure if I can stomach Morrisey, ha ha. 4 way conflict there, yet another game day decision. Next is, you guessed it, another 3 way conflict (worst of the day). But Modest Mouse isn't really that good live even though they have some great tracks. And I will get Run the Jewels at Roo with the (fortunate) schedule move. Passed up Kygo at Tomorrowworld last year and am now really enjoying his tunes (even though more mellow), dance music almost always wins for me. Run the Jewels will probably be the biggest party being closest to Sir Paul, so we shall see. Already said my piece on the Beatle. Close things out with the Zedd dance party (don't dismiss him as cheesy, ridiculously good sets at Roo and Tomorrowworld last year).
Another great main stage opener with Andrew McMahon. Will get a full Sturgill Simpson set here (since he is part of the roughest and most impossible to manage conflict of all of Roo this year, 5 ways). Check out his lyrics to "Turtles all the way down" if you are at all in doubt of "country" at Firefly. Foster the People vs. Vacationer is really heartbreaking. Should go with the new one, but Foster was SO GOOD at Hangout again this year that I'm not sure I can pass up the party. Then hardest conflict of the day. Sublime is such nostalgia (huge in my circle of friends thru college), would never go see them on their own but how to pass up a festival opportunity? Compounded by Foster being on the other side of the grounds. Hip hop is rarely good live (Outkast last year was of course one of those exceptions), but Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon is a ridiculously good album. Dancing to the Chainsmokers will probably win as always, they have been great every time so far. Kings of Leon will be one of the very rare headliners I actually skip at a Festival, will probably be able to hear them drinking at the campsite. Can't go wrong latenight, will be game time decision. Aoki is still fun dancing, regardless of how cheesy he can be. Will see if Motoma and Rustie are worth repeating after Roo. Lettuce jams the F out.
Sunday is very relaxed for me overall, really don't know too much so will be able to leisurely follow where the wind blows me. Borns and Phox should be cool. Hozier vs. RJD2 is rough, probably depends on if I can catch Hozier at all at Roo (they are part of that 5 way conflict, and his album is actually much more than just Take Me To Church). Bastille will be way fun, regardless of how much fun everyone here seems to be making of them (just like Imagine Dragons last year, even though half the set was meh, "Radioactive" managed to beat out Young the Giant's "My Body" for song of the festival with how utterly crazy the place went). Snoop vs. Empire of the Sun vs. Tove Lo is probably the worst conflict of the festival. Snoop is just ok live, but he is still Snoop (biggest pot cloud I have ever seen in my life was his Roo set). Tove Lo has an excellent album, should get most of her set at Roo even though I missed her at Hangout. Empire will win, even thought I have seen them twice before. They are one of those rare acts that are more than just music, the show is not to be missed at a festival (much like Flaming Lips). Especially the last half. Walking on a Dream is great, but "Alive" live is out of this world. Perfect for sorta closing a festival. Not the biggest fan, but Killers do have some wonderful tracks (I would probably leave the festival early if Killers and Kings of Leon were reversed.) Game time on White Panda, will certainly be fun if I have any energy left and don't need to get on the road.
Oh my, Roo to Firefly begins in just 2 days:-) See all you wonderful people soon!!!!
I also did this last year and almost had to fist fight the parking attendant at 1am to let us do it. Experiences may vary.
Haha I did this at 8AM and my passes were never even checked. I just held up two fingers and the guy just pointed to park a spot over to have the equivalent space. I would have fought it too though, I even called them last year just to double check that I could do it.
I did the same last year when people started dumping general passes for ~$90 the week of the fest. They put it in the FAQ this year. I just bought 2 Premier and will have one car as my friends aren't joining me and my gf until late Thursday or early Friday (they have an overnight parking pass for them)
Just like last year, it has been harder to get pumped for Firefly with Bonnaroo the week before. But now that the schedule is out I am realizing just how much fun it will be:-)
I found excellent vibes all over Firefly last year, some of the most consistently engaged crowds of any festival (a bonus of having less diversity I guess). And with my new addition of Wednesday camping this year (the death march over the bridge was quite the chore), it will be even better. I won't have the artist wristband I scored for the entirety of last year, but doesn't phase me in the least (I barely ever even spent time in the VIP areas, could get anywhere in the crowds you needed to). Going with a couple I met at Firefly last year, another couple from the Dominican Republic I met at Coachella, and someone I went to Tomorrowworld with, an excellent group.
Oh my, Roo to Firefly begins in just 2 days:-) See all you wonderful people soon!!!!
Edited it down for the quote - but this post just made me excited for Firefly all over again. (I remember that Young the Giant - "My Body" crowd going insane experience...)
Also - Roll Like A Rockstar for the last 5 years at 'Roo? Can I be your new friend?
I want to see both TBH, what are your thoughts about that conflict?
I was having trouble deciding between The Kooks and Tycho but then realized that seeing the latter would require a sprint over from Jungle, which I refuse to leave even a minute early, and then also would likely result in a bad spot for Tycho. That made the decision pretty easy for me. Ryn>>Jungle>>Kooks is going to be amazing
I will be right there with yah I plan on doing all three of those thursday since I get to see Tycho at Roo so excited!!!