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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 actually look forward to wondering around the festival drinking and causing trouble while the majority pack in for that snoozefest. We should all really plan something to do since it seems like this is what everyone will be doing.
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!!!
Nope. Not invited. Stay away from me and Ryn (well that part is kinda not a joke, she is my bae and I don't want anyone/anything coming between us).
My camping pass came today, yay!
Edit: Yeah, agreed on not having much motivation to catch much if any of KoL; post Cudi, I might go for a frolic through the hammock hangout or hit up the arcade or something. Others are welcome to join!
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.
In terms of KoL, I'll hang around for a few songs at most. Friends want to see Aoki so I'll be drinking myself into oblivion to make the best out of that.
In terms of KoL, I'll hang around for a few songs at most. Friends want to see Aoki so I'll be drinking myself into oblivion to make the best out of that.
I would say I feel bad for you, but then again you always have the option of skipping out and meeting up later, so I can't feel too bad haha. I don't care if all four of my friends go to Aoki, they would have to literally physically drag me there, and even then, I would just walk right away once they put me back down on solid ground.
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.
In terms of KoL, I'll hang around for a few songs at most. Friends want to see Aoki so I'll be drinking myself into oblivion to make the best out of that.
I would say I feel bad for you, but then again you always have the option of skipping out and meeting up later, so I can't feel too bad haha. I don't care if all four of my friends go to Aoki, they would have to literally physically drag me there, and even then, I would just walk right away once they put me back down on solid ground.
Oh by no means should you feel bad for me, I could easily leave. I'm going with a huge group with all sorts of different music tastes, and seeing as Zedd and Aoki are the only sets everyone seems to be 100% unified on for the weekend, I'll tough it out. I'm just gonna have fun and try to ignore his stage antics.
I would say I feel bad for you, but then again you always have the option of skipping out and meeting up later, so I can't feel too bad haha. I don't care if all four of my friends go to Aoki, they would have to literally physically drag me there, and even then, I would just walk right away once they put me back down on solid ground.
Oh by no means should you feel bad for me, I could easily leave. I'm going with a huge group with all sorts of different music tastes, and seeing as Zedd and Aoki are the only sets everyone seems to be 100% unified on for the weekend, I'll tough it out. I'm just gonna have fun and try to ignore his stage antics.
Haha you should go the entire set facing the wrong way. Make a statement.
Oh by no means should you feel bad for me, I could easily leave. I'm going with a huge group with all sorts of different music tastes, and seeing as Zedd and Aoki are the only sets everyone seems to be 100% unified on for the weekend, I'll tough it out. I'm just gonna have fun and try to ignore his stage antics.
Haha you should go the entire set facing the wrong way. Make a statement.
This. He won't even throw cake anymore? Take some cake of your own and throw it at HIM. Shit cake.
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.
Post by andrewmcfarland on Jun 8, 2015 14:37:51 GMT -5
Looking for some feedback on the Awolnation / Big Data / Odesza sets. Has anyone seen Big Data or Odesza in-person before? I've seen Awol so I may avoid them so I can check out one of the others. Personally, I like Big Data's sound but I'm not too sure it will translate well live. On the other hand, I feel like Odesza will sound exactly as they do recorded.. they're okay to me, a little slow.
Looking for some feedback on the Awolnation / Big Data / Odesza sets. Has anyone seen Big Data or Odesza in-person before? I've seen Awol so I may avoid them so I can check out one of the others. Personally, I like Big Data's sound but I'm not too sure it will translate well live. On the other hand, I feel like Odesza will sound exactly as they do recorded.. they're okay to me, a little slow.
Big Data was good, I saw them at Black Cat in D.C. I figured they would translate well to bigger stages but I've heard mixed reviews on that. I really wish Odesza was a different timeslot, but I'll be at AWOL.
Edit- Not sure this would really make a difference to anyone but I called Eventsprout. You can go to willcall and upgrade your bracelet to VIP if you want. I'll be doing this on Wed. On the site and everywhere else they will say you have to a buy a new one and are SOL with the one you currently have.
Looking for some feedback on the Awolnation / Big Data / Odesza sets. Has anyone seen Big Data or Odesza in-person before? I've seen Awol so I may avoid them so I can check out one of the others. Personally, I like Big Data's sound but I'm not too sure it will translate well live. On the other hand, I feel like Odesza will sound exactly as they do recorded.. they're okay to me, a little slow.
I saw Big Data open for Fitz and the Tantrums last year - I wasn't impressed. Maybe it was the crowd - but it was your typical "wait for the one song you know" - opening act set where they closed with Dangerous. They didn't do anything spectacular to make me stop and really make me want to go out and buy their album or even look up other songs. Just my opinion though.
Post by smokeringformyhalo on Jun 8, 2015 14:51:30 GMT -5
Yeah, there's some pretty awful conflicts on this schedule, but they gave Lettuce a two hour night set against Aoki on Saturday. Well done Red Frog, well done.
Yeah, there's some pretty awful conflicts on this schedule, but they gave Lettuce a two hour night set against Aoki on Saturday. Well done Red Frog, well done.
Not even considering their music (if we can call Aoki's sound "music," that is), just think of the difference in crowds and how much better it'll be in that Lettuce (or Matoma>Rustie) crowd instead of hanging with the Aoki drones - sorry ru haha
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.
Yeah, there's some pretty awful conflicts on this schedule, but they gave Lettuce a two hour night set against Aoki on Saturday. Well done Red Frog, well done.
Not even considering their music (if we can call Aoki's sound "music," that is), just think of the difference in crowds and how much better it'll be in that Lettuce (or Matoma>Rustie) crowd instead of hanging with the Aoki drones - sorry ru haha
Haha keep kicking me while I'm down. If I had it my way I'd catch Matoma, but it's not like that's a can't miss for me. I don't have a problem missing Matoma or Lettuce (no shot I'd see them, not a jam band guy) to party with my friends, even though I'd prefer almost anyone over Aoki.
Just got my shipping confirmation. I can't imagine anyone is left right?
Believe that everyone in our group has wristbands in hand, still haven't received a glamping pass or notification. I emailed the support team and they sent me the tracking number, hasn't been input to the UPS (I thought it was usps but this is what they told me) system yet. Not really worried about it, someone on the fan page linked to a part of the website that says email confirmation and ID would suffice. God those people are lazy and awful for the most part but prove to be helpful once in a blue moon.
holding out hope for single day tix for Friday so I can see MAcca since Philly tix are like 240 for nosebleeds. Still not seeing any cheap passes on stubhub yet either but they should drop, last year i was offered one for 150.
Post by mettdeymenn on Jun 9, 2015 10:11:20 GMT -5
If anyone is still ironing out conflicts, Bonnaroo is livestreaming this weekend. I'll be spending my pre-Firefly weekend indoors with the AC on full blast checking some of these sets out
Looking for some feedback on the Awolnation / Big Data / Odesza sets. Has anyone seen Big Data or Odesza in-person before? I've seen Awol so I may avoid them so I can check out one of the others. Personally, I like Big Data's sound but I'm not too sure it will translate well live. On the other hand, I feel like Odesza will sound exactly as they do recorded.. they're okay to me, a little slow.
Odesza. Please.
Entire set front to back was magic at Coachella. I doubt they'll pull out all the stops like they did there (with marching band, Zyra coming out, etc) for Firefly, but if it's even three quarters as good it'll be one of the best sets of the weekend. The crowd gets extremely into it, I wouldn't call the performance slow at all as pretty much everyone was dancing the whole time.
I'm praying they close with that Alex Adair - Make Me Feel Better remix, but it's unlikely because supposedly they never play it and it's unreleased. Still, that beat dropping was probably the single most insane moment I've ever experienced at a show. The crowd essentially looked around at each other for a split second like "WTF??" and then just exploded. So much stuff flying through the air, people jumping all over the place, yelling/cheering. Almost didn't want to leave the tent when it ended.
Even without that it was an awesome set though, unless you're a huge Big Data or Awol fan I think you'll have the most fun there.