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Unrelated to RedFrog's pre-lineup release ineptitude, have any of you done premier camping before? I want to get a better camp location, but I don't want to show up Wednesday. Has anyone done premier camping and showed up Thursday/Friday morning?
I know last year you had the option to show up Wednesday or Thursday, but if you got there after a certain point they just put you in general. Well worth the extra money and coming down early, I've done both regular in 2013 and premier last year.
Unrelated to RedFrog's pre-lineup release ineptitude, have any of you done premier camping before? I want to get a better camp location, but I don't want to show up Wednesday. Has anyone done premier camping and showed up Thursday/Friday morning?
I didn't go last year, but after reading the message forum, it sounds like there were premier camping spots still available very early Thursday morning. I think they fill the north premier campground first, and then move on to the south premier spots once the north lot is full. Basically, if you want north premier, you have to show up Wednesday evening, and if you show up too late Thursday morning, they'll just put you in general camping.
Post by andrewmcfarland on Jan 28, 2015 9:01:48 GMT -5
I hated getting there Wednesday last year, too many nights (plus it just let to more drinking during the day Thursday since there was nothing to do - brutally punishing). We were also kind of far still. Over the past two years of doing premier/front-row I'd say we went back to our campsite once for a break each year (year one we went back once too, and was in regular camping). Definitely aiming to sacrifice proximity for comfort this year if I can get buy-in from our group on glamping.
Post by magicdance81 on Jan 28, 2015 9:02:22 GMT -5
I probably wouldn't bother with premiere if you're not coming Wednesday. I arrived very early to gen camping in 2013 and actually was closer to the festival entrance than my premiere spot in 2014. Much more relaxing to come Wednesday though.
Took a listen to a few of the confirmed bands from #FireflyFirstLol and here are a couple of thoughts that I imagine might be similar to others'.
Run The Jewels: Great. Listened to the song ft Zack de la Rocha.
Bastille: Terrible. Might have just been the song I heard (not pompeii), but it was not good.
Spoon: Saw them at MIA last year in some intense rain and it was one of the coolest shows I've seen, great band, incredible storm view.
Yeah, I think most folks here would agree with you on Spoon and Run the Jewels. Personally, I could do without Bastille being there (I also think they're terrible). That being said, they fit well in the Imagine Dragons spot (crazy popular radio-friendly "indie" band that blew up after only one album), and will help move a lot of tickets.
Post by asseenontv12 on Jan 28, 2015 9:28:01 GMT -5
Every festival is required at least one Bastille year and this is Firefly's. I don't have the same problem others do with them, but they admittedly aren't going to set the world on fire. Spoon is always amazing live and they have a huge back catalog and great new album to select from.
Whenever I click on the lineup tab on the homepage I get brought to an error screen.
I am going to be upset if it doesn't get dropped today.
It's the lack of clear communication and specific details that bothers me. They said the lineup was coming early this week several days ago, but suddenly they're completely silent these last few days. And instead of setting a date/time, they put Mike G. in charge of diffusing everyone's frustrations and giving vague answers about the lineup release. I almost feel bad for the position they put him in as their unofficial PR guy.
Unrelated to RedFrog's pre-lineup release ineptitude, have any of you done premier camping before? I want to get a better camp location, but I don't want to show up Wednesday. Has anyone done premier camping and showed up Thursday/Friday morning?
I arrived early afternoon Thursday and ended up in with the vendors in premier.
Post by Roo'adelphia on Jan 28, 2015 9:31:55 GMT -5
Is this festival the only one you folks are going to this year or something? Firefly is (with Paul) a third option over the summer at best. The rest are C grade headliners and average festival acts.
Is this festival the only one you folks are going to this year or something? Firefly is (with Paul) a third option over the summer at best. The rest are C grade headliners and average festival acts.
Nope. Gball is my personal favorite fest. Will prolly hit this, gball, GOTV in CT, and maybe Lockn.
Took a listen to a few of the confirmed bands from #FireflyFirstLol and here are a couple of thoughts that I imagine might be similar to others'.
Run The Jewels: Great. Listened to the song ft Zack de la Rocha.
Bastille: Terrible. Might have just been the song I heard (not pompeii), but it was not good.
Spoon: Saw them at MIA last year in some intense rain and it was one of the coolest shows I've seen, great band, incredible storm view.
Yeah, I think most folks here would agree with you on Spoon and Run the Jewels. Personally, I could do without Bastille being there (I also think they're terrible). That being said, they fit well in the Imagine Dragons spot (crazy popular radio-friendly "indie" band that blew up after only one album), and will help move a lot of tickets.
Bastille makes carefully crafted pop music suitable only for Ford, Plymouth, and other car commercials. I used to think they wouldn't last longer than a few years, but now I'm not so sure.
Is this festival the only one you folks are going to this year or something? Firefly is (with Paul) a third option over the summer at best. The rest are C grade headliners and average festival acts.
Well, yeah. Not made of money out here and this is my closest/most economical option.
Is this festival the only one you folks are going to this year or something? Firefly is (with Paul) a third option over the summer at best. The rest are C grade headliners and average festival acts.
I live in the Northeast and budget/plan for one big festival each year. Given where I live and my music preferences, the two on my radar are usually Bonnaroo and Firefly. From my perspective, if Firefly can book Paul and a decent undercard that's comparable to other festivals, that's good enough for me, especially considering that: a) I'm not overly impressed with Roo's lineup, and b) Roo is at least a 15-hour drive.
Edit: You could also add Gov Ball to that list (although I prefer a camping festival). I loved last year's Gov Ball lineup, but Gov Ball didn't fit my schedule. Not particularly excited about this year's lineup.
Is this festival the only one you folks are going to this year or something? Firefly is (with Paul) a third option over the summer at best. The rest are C grade headliners and average festival acts.
I think for a lot of people on the east coast it's either Firefly or Gov. Ball. This was an off year for a lot of festivals, so it'd take 'Roo being markedly better to warrant an extra ten hour drive. Boston Calling luckily covered a lot of the bands that might have been missing at Firefly, like MMJ, Pixies and Beck.
Is this festival the only one you folks are going to this year or something? Firefly is (with Paul) a third option over the summer at best. The rest are C grade headliners and average festival acts.
I think for a lot of people on the east coast it's either Firefly or Gov. Ball. This was an off year for a lot of festivals, so it'd take 'Roo being markedly better to warrant an extra ten hour drive. Boston Calling luckily covered a lot of the bands that might have been missing at Firefly, like MMJ, Pixies and Beck.
Boston Calling was fun last year but I hate that the whole fest is pavement. It is just brutal to stand/walk around the whole day.
Is this festival the only one you folks are going to this year or something? Firefly is (with Paul) a third option over the summer at best. The rest are C grade headliners and average festival acts.
I think for a lot of people on the east coast it's either Firefly or Gov. Ball. This was an off year for a lot of festivals, so it'd take 'Roo being markedly better to warrant an extra ten hour drive. Boston Calling luckily covered a lot of the bands that might have been missing at Firefly, like MMJ, Pixies and Beck.
I'm in DC. Taking a week and a half of PTO then going to Gov Ball and Roo. I'm jealous that FF has Empire of the Sun this year. Might get a one day pass to see them.
I think for a lot of people on the east coast it's either Firefly or Gov. Ball. This was an off year for a lot of festivals, so it'd take 'Roo being markedly better to warrant an extra ten hour drive. Boston Calling luckily covered a lot of the bands that might have been missing at Firefly, like MMJ, Pixies and Beck.
Boston Calling was fun last year but I hate that the whole fest is pavement. It is just brutal to stand/walk around the whole day.
Boston Calling usually does a pretty good job with the lineup for a festival it's size, but it's not the greatest venue for a festival. Options are a bit limited in Boston I suppose.
Post by magicdance81 on Jan 28, 2015 9:46:05 GMT -5
This year I'm probably in for Shaky Knees, Firefly, and ACL in the fall depending on lineup. Being only 1-1.5 hours from Firefly makes it by far the easiest to attend. Would love to do Bonaroo, but my usual festival crew can't make it. No sure I'm up for driving 11 hours solo.
Post by Farrisbueller on Jan 28, 2015 9:46:47 GMT -5
Really want to hit up Gov Ball, but with me already going to Roo and Firefly. Its hard to swing another 500 for transport and a ticket plus a couple hundred for the weekend. Oh and just an FYI, hostels are the perfect place to stay in crowded city areas with expensive hotels, I can stay in a 4 person mixed dorm for 3 nights at 50 bucks a night in NYC which isn't half bad.
Really want to hit up Gov Ball, but with me already going to Roo and Firefly. Its hard to swing another 500 for transport and a ticket plus a couple hundred for the weekend. Oh and just an FYI, hostels are the perfect place to stay in crowded city areas with expensive hotels, I can stay in a 4 person mixed dorm for 3 nights at 50 bucks a night in NYC which isn't half bad.
This year I'm probably in for Shaky Knees, Firefly, and ACL in the fall depending on lineup. Being only 1-1.5 hours from Firefly makes it by far the easiest to attend. Would love to do Bonaroo, but my usual festival crew can't make it. No sure I'm up for driving 11 hours solo.
Went solo for my first time last year to Roo, took a greyhound down which was the worst idea. Planning on driving down with me and my brother. I can probably fit another person or two for the trip. If you are interested let me know sometime