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We were dancing our butts off to some awesome Stevie hits and then this long, we were drinking beer, interlude of politics and people were like...what did he say? Then a lot of folks started leaving so we hit the head and beer tent and then the music started back up and we were back to dancing and great show. Def not a phone in...but, sure wish folks would entertain for those big headliner bucks and not talk a lot. If I were GV...I would avoid the performers with a political agenda.
If we're talking about headliners phoning it in, it definitely goes: 1)Stevie Wonder 2)RHCP 3)Dave Matthews Band. I'd like to say all three phoned in were better than each WSP iteration and the other 2010 headliners.
We are blessed on this site with folks who know who "phones it in" and who does not. I bet Stevie, Dave, Chillis all got together back stage and said...Hey...let's phone this one it. LMAO!
Stevie's performance would have been one of my favorites if he had not gone on this "God hates Alabama, guns, what you did to my mother", and on and on and on political statement. Half the folks around me, and yes we were about half way to the ferris wheel, bailed when the political tyrade started. Still some great dance tunes before and after the politics.
Everyone who went to RHCP with us thought they were fantastic. Maybe you didn't do enough drugs and alcohol or you do to much.
DMB definitely had a vocal issue, but his band was awesome. Ditto ZBB's band. Again...glad to have you on Team Beach Bob giving us the benefit of your obvious musical wisdom.
I'm just following the relative logic of the usual board posts. Nothing more, nothing less.
pwn3d Thar' gonna git em. I read about it on the internet and heard about it on The Savage Nation. O'bammer only has another year to git us. Those Fayma Traylerz are sittin up thar in Arkansas waiting fer you n may.
Post by FuzzyWarbles on Aug 17, 2015 11:03:18 GMT -5
You guys haven't seen anything yet. Just wait until Bruce brings his liberal message to The Beach. He will probably have Bobby Kennedy Jr. out there to warm the crowd up.
Moving right along. Assuming those who purchased Hangout tickets through official site got a survey. What were some of the higher priority improvements suggested for 2016? I thought they did a good job fixing sound issues from 2014 to 2015. Does not sound like they can work around the pre-party access problem from the west side (might be another reason to put a stop to the pre-party and sink more effort into the three day event). The new beer garden was decent. Still have not addressed the asphalt at the seafood stage. The water dispensers seemed to have a few issues. Water didn't taste very good, lukewarm out of the fountain, and some of the dispensers were not showing up at the same time. Having the water vendors, Camelback or Bank sponsors is a wonderful thing when it works well. Anything else?
I do stay in touch with some of the festival workers, managers and city folks and believe they have listened, read this thread, and try to make things better.
Moving right along. Assuming those who purchased Hangout tickets through official site got a survey. What were some of the higher priority improvements suggested for 2016? I thought they did a good job fixing sound issues from 2014 to 2015. Does not sound like they can work around the pre-party access problem from the west side (might be another reason to put a stop to the pre-party and sink more effort into the three day event). The new beer garden was decent. Still have not addressed the asphalt at the seafood stage. The water dispensers seemed to have a few issues. Water didn't taste very good, lukewarm out of the fountain, and some of the dispensers were not showing up at the same time. Having the water vendors, Camelback or Bank sponsors is a wonderful thing when it works well. Anything else?
I do stay in touch with some of the festival workers, managers and city folks and believe they have listened, read this thread, and try to make things better.
Are you implying this thread has gone off the rails? We can do more. A lot more.
I'd like a more open, accessible "Craft Brew" area which I just completely forgot about. Out of sight, out of mind. That's obviously a 0.01 level of issues on a 0 to 10 scale. The patdowns were the most pressing issues. Too excessive. Many points to keeping up with TP at most Porters. More sand and general improvement @ Palladia stage too.
Moving right along. Assuming those who purchased Hangout tickets through official site got a survey. What were some of the higher priority improvements suggested for 2016? I thought they did a good job fixing sound issues from 2014 to 2015. Does not sound like they can work around the pre-party access problem from the west side (might be another reason to put a stop to the pre-party and sink more effort into the three day event). The new beer garden was decent. Still have not addressed the asphalt at the seafood stage. The water dispensers seemed to have a few issues. Water didn't taste very good, lukewarm out of the fountain, and some of the dispensers were not showing up at the same time. Having the water vendors, Camelback or Bank sponsors is a wonderful thing when it works well. Anything else?
I do stay in touch with some of the festival workers, managers and city folks and believe they have listened, read this thread, and try to make things better.
I mentioned the security problems this year and then, like a broken record, requested sand at the Slut Life stage, west access to the preparty, and delicious sherbets in VIP. I praised them on the misters in VIP and asked for more in VIP and GA areas. I also praised the food and snacks at VIP.
Agree with the need for improvements at Palladia and the BMI stage and included those in my feedback on the survey as well. The new urinals and porters made a big difference and could make a bigger difference. I am wondering if putting a couple huge exhaust fans to keep air moving through the heads would help. Hmmm. I would like to see them install a west and east craft brew and seafood area. Maybe beside Palladia where the strip mall of greasy food is located would be one good spot and then the one where they had the craft beers by the "Mega Drop". I would agree that the issue with the most complaints was patdowns and security. Again, I witnessed the dude with a big revolver get dragged out of the Tom Petty show. Security is essential. Maybe they should have metal detectors and not try so hard to go after someone carrying a joint or a flask. Priorities? Not a VIP, but will take your word for the misters and better food. Did you get your sherbet? The Hangout restaurant and the Salt Life Stage were once again one of my favorites. Good food, fair price, excellent staff and waitresses, nice place to take a break and enjoy a sit down concert at the Salt Life Stage, and decent bathroom for most of the day. Anybody have anything for the transportation, bicycles, or getting around that could be improved? Still thinking about the "beige house". I'm down for a keg. Also down to bring my PA/sound system but would want to lock it up at night. I'll try to find the HOMF e-mail that was responsive and drop them a line about concerns and kudos.
i gave them an earful over the security checks, i didnt hold back. Also mentioned that 2 years ago they told us they would be filling the BMI stage with sand to help create a better vibe while eating seafood in the court but never did it. Also wish they would remove the rocks from the Palladia stage i feel like thats an easy one. They need the water slide back too!
Gotta have one of those beach chairs. Wonder if they will let me carry it in. We've had over inch of rain so bored watching NFL replays, etc. Got plenty of time to coordinate Inforoo before and after parties. Just hope new GV folks improve the things we've flagged and not screw something up.
Agree with the need for improvements at Palladia and the BMI stage and included those in my feedback on the survey as well. The new urinals and porters made a big difference and could make a bigger difference. I am wondering if putting a couple huge exhaust fans to keep air moving through the heads would help. Hmmm. I would like to see them install a west and east craft brew and seafood area. Maybe beside Palladia where the strip mall of greasy food is located would be one good spot and then the one where they had the craft beers by the "Mega Drop". I would agree that the issue with the most complaints was patdowns and security. Again, I witnessed the dude with a big revolver get dragged out of the Tom Petty show. Security is essential. Maybe they should have metal detectors and not try so hard to go after someone carrying a joint or a flask. Priorities? Not a VIP, but will take your word for the misters and better food. Did you get your sherbet? The Hangout restaurant and the Salt Life Stage were once again one of my favorites. Good food, fair price, excellent staff and waitresses, nice place to take a break and enjoy a sit down concert at the Salt Life Stage, and decent bathroom for most of the day. Anybody have anything for the transportation, bicycles, or getting around that could be improved? Still thinking about the "beige house". I'm down for a keg. Also down to bring my PA/sound system but would want to lock it up at night. I'll try to find the HOMF e-mail that was responsive and drop them a line about concerns and kudos.
I think my biggest suggestion had to do with them somehow creating more shade around the beach stages. Middle of the day at either of the two big stages is killer for those of us that don't do VIP.
Not so sure about the PA system. Besides preferring to stay acoustic since it keeps everybody close, the renter's rules they have posted say no house parties, but nothing about no "underhouse" parties. We're probably going to be setting everything up downstairs, at least for Thursday night. We'll have to play it by ear from there.
For the keg we're probably go to go with another one from Fairhope Brewery, but I'm leaving that up to Alex unless anybody else has a better idea.
chickinchickasaw - I know that I could engineer some cheap shade that could be easily taken down at sundown for stages. It just involves a big pole and a parachute (the trolls will like that line). I am good at sitting down...shutting up might be a little more difficult LOL. I truly enjoyed hanging with you, your family and friends this year at Hangout. Anything I can do to pitch in and help in 2016, let me know. I will bring my own guitar (BYOG) next time. PA probably would be a hassle.
The person who created The Boogie Board (HOMF message board) is hoping this whole shithouse thread goes up in flames. Not that I don't welcome Hangout discussion on here (I enjoyed meeting each of you that I came across at Hangout) but I wonder why the discussion doesn't occur on The Boogie Board?
The last couple times I visited the Boogie Board...it was...like dead/OBE. It had been months since anyone posted. I'll go over and check it out. It just seemed like everyone navigated over here. If we want to make a group decision to move back...ok with me.
Just Googled "Hangout Boogie Board"...led me to Facebook page with last entry before festival. Anybody got the link to it?