Bonnaroo 06 or Bonnaroo 08?

[ellisintransit]

Like some others on here, 2004 was my first Jacket show (of 18 now) and it was one of the best shows I'll ever see.  

BUT given the choice between 06 and 08, it goes to 06 for me.  I saw Andrew Bird earlier that day and had the privilege of shaking Jim's hand as he left the same show.  Hours of waiting for that midnight show paid off with a spot one person back from the rail in front of Jim.  Andrew Bird on It Beats 4 U and KC and Mike playing made it feel pretty special.

08 was a monstrous beast itself.  The pretty much non-stop rain added to the atmosphere and certainly hearkened back to the Return to Thunderdome show.  The covers for both shows were awesome, but the 08 show made for better danceability.

Surely this is the year that we will convene inside the confines of the pit at the main stage, no?  They are so due.  I think this is the year.

[CTdeadhead]

I walked away from both saying it was head-and-shoulders the best concert I've ever seen. Very, very different shows, hard to compare. Also, the MMJ of '06 was a much darker, more psychedelic creature than the funk/soul Evil Urges tour Jacket of '08. Almost impossible to compare. Musically, probably would slightly lean towards '06. As far as the experience of watching the band harness, channel and ultimately control the weather into the energy of the performance, '08 was slightly more memorable. Also, Kirk Hammett coming out for OBH is something I'll never forget. Was already convinced by set break that we were seeing something legendary. But those lights in '06 in that tent really added to the mystique of the show...

Can't really lose with either. Would rather relive '06 again simply b/c I don't wanna get walking pneumonia from the 4 hours of rain in '08.

Jim making it rain in 08 was a religious experience.  It didn't rain until they hit the stage, it was all good..

Seen the boys outdoors in the rain twice and both times it as like being baptized.

[e_wind]

Surely this is the year that we will convene inside the confines of the pit at the main stage, no?  They are so due.  I think this is the year.

I hope not. I'd MUCH rather see them at midnight on a smaller stage than in a 2 hour slot at 9 where its fucking PACKED.

[ALady]

Late night What.  Please, Roo gods, make it so.

[CTdeadhead]

when do they usually announce the bands?

[e_wind]

march i think. give or take a month maybe?

[Soulshine]

Late night What.  Please, Roo gods, make it so.

Amen [smiley=engel017.gif]

[EasyRyder]

when do they usually announce the bands?

They announced the lineup on February 9th last time around.

Lineup leaks seemed to be reliable from January on, though.

[bluesky]

is there a tapping of that show? just looked and couldn't find it

return to thunderdome.. you can hear it called that just before the start of steam engine.

[johnnYYac]

is there a tapping of that show? just looked and couldn't find it

return to thunderdome.. you can hear it called that just before the start of steam engine.

Yep.  Here's the best version I have: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZLDHCHZC

[bluesky]

thanks Johnny!  :)

[Seeker]

Another nice thread. '06 is special for me. I tuned in to see Tom Petty on the web cast, because Petty and Pearl Jam were going to do a joint gig in Denver and I wanted a preview.  Anyway MMJ was just coming out for the second set and started with A Quick One which blew me away (The Who is my life). I sat there transfixed for the rest of their show hearing a bunch of songs for the first time and vowed never to miss one of their concerts in Colorado. I even checked a MMJ message board that night (hardly anyone knew A Quick One- it was funny). Maybe it was this one.

Was '08 web cast? I'll be pissed if I missed that.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

Another nice thread. '06 is special for me. I tuned in to see Tom Petty on the web cast, because Petty and Pearl Jam were going to do a joint gig in Denver and I wanted a preview.  Anyway MMJ was just coming out for the second set and started with A Quick One which blew me away (The Who is my life). I sat there transfixed for the rest of their show hearing a bunch of songs for the first time and vowed never to miss one of their concerts in Colorado. I even checked a MMJ message board that night (hardly anyone knew A Quick One- it was funny). Maybe it was this one.

Was '08 web cast? I'll be pissed if I missed that.

08 was played on XMradio.  I don't think there was a video stream of it.  plus it was raining like a mofo that show.

[pagerage]

has a video of bonnaroo 06 surfaced? i remember the live stream was archived online somewhere for a while, but cant seem to find it anymore

i would flip for a pro shot dvd of that show

[dookie shoot bandit]

With the Ten Year Anniversary approaching, I thought I'd bring up this topic...Bonnaroo 2006 or Bonnaroo 2008?  Even though both shows were probably the best sets in the Bonnaroo 9 year history, I don't get it why the '08 set gets all the hype.  Trust me being at both shows, they were both extremely epic... but I have to give the slight edge to '06! I recently just downloaded both shows and listening  to the '06 performance, just brought me right back.  From the "When You Wish Upon A Star" intro into Wordless Chorus, to Lovin Cup, to the craziest rendition I still have yet to see of Dondante, to the also best cut of It Makes No Difference (you know, the one where Jimmy screams the sax parts at the end of the song!).  And I know '08 was the rain, them playin till 4 am, the awesome 70's covers, Zach G. as Annie.  I'm glad I was able to take part in both experiences; and now four trips to Roo and three kids later and unable to find someone crazy enough to watch them for four days while I take off to Tennessee.  Here's to everyone going back this year or going for the first time...it's truly is a incredible experience!   

[Caseydog]

I was lucky enough to be at 06 Roo.  It really was an epic performance/experience.  I wasn't close to the stage, but the sound/light/people were amazing.  Looking forward to Roo this year.  The rail will be mine!

[Erik26]

Having only listened to the Bonnaroo shows and never experiencing one, my favorite is 2006. That WILL change this year after I experience my first Bonnaroo and first MMJ Bonnaroo show. I'm with you ALady, late night What after Arcade Fire, and I'm hoping for no rain so they can play as long as they want as well as whatever songs they want. The rain seemed to slightly hinder the 08 set with technical problems but not the experience of being there.