Bonnaroo is Happening!!!!

[el_chode]

I knew there was something wrong in the counting but I didn't want to expend the energy to just anger myself further by looking them up

[baconus66]

We do not know when the actual lineup is going to be dropped nor does it seem that they themselves know because word is that the Saturday lineup is still in the process of being booked.
We do however know that Arcade Fire and My Morning Jacket are playing Friday the Black Keys are playing Saturday and Robert Plant and Widespread Panic are playing Sunday.


Who else is going to do Mountain Jam and Bonnaroo with hopefully at least another show or two in between.  That's my plan ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

My Morning Jacket friday is as perfect as it gets energy wise.   how long is an arcade fire show anyway?  an hour and a half?  arcade fire blows like no other.  hipster central.  Widespread Panic is a boring headliner too.  the 05 dual WSP headliner thing was painful.  hopefully Saturdays headliner is bad ass.  They should put on a Talking Heads Reunion show for Saturday night.

[e_wind]

My Morning Jacket friday is as perfect as it gets energy wise.   how long is an arcade fire show anyway?  an hour and a half?  arcade fire blows like no other.  hipster central.  Widespread Panic is a boring headliner too.  the 05 dual WSP headliner thing was painful.  hopefully Saturdays headliner is bad ass.  They should put on a Talking Heads Reunion show for Saturday night.

Between all the bands that have been rumoured so far I'll have to say I'm not too excited with the "Roo 10th Anniversary holy shit its gonna be amazing" line up.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

My Morning Jacket friday is as perfect as it gets energy wise.   how long is an arcade fire show anyway?  an hour and a half?  arcade fire blows like no other.  hipster central.  Widespread Panic is a boring headliner too.  the 05 dual WSP headliner thing was painful.  hopefully Saturdays headliner is bad ass.  They should put on a Talking Heads Reunion show for Saturday night.

Between all the bands that have been rumoured so far I'll have to say I'm not too excited with the "Roo 10th Anniversary holy shit its gonna be amazing" line up.

most definitely.  bonnaroo aint like it used to be, it's all about squeezing the most money out of people you can.

have you seen this total access shit they have now?  it's a level above VIP, like super VIP.  Total Access

ridiculous shit, and I assume this is a starting price:
"Each TOTAL ACCESS bus is priced at $18,500 all inclusive of taxes and fees and can accommodate a maximum of 8 people. That's 8 people at $2350 per person which includes everything you see on our website. Each bus must be paid in full upon reservation. We accept most major credit card's and the charges may be split between multiple credit cards."

[e_wind]

yeah I saw that one day on their website. face meet palm. absolutely ridiculous.

[toretm]

How exclusive... cause that's what Roo is all about, catering to the privileged and setting yourself apart from the other 75K people!??

I completely agree with all of the above. Still laughing at the Rodis comment... Frat boys need roids! The droves of carbon-copy douchebags completely put me off my last Roo. Now I rage at the sight of white bandanas and neon wayfarers. Springsteen headlined on Saturday while the entire farm shut down in honor if The Boss. In my opinion it was a disgrace and adding on headliners U2 or like bands will only solidify the unfortunate trends. 

[ms. yvon]

i've had a terrific time each trip i've made to bonnaroo:  for every giant act you get gems like john prine, dave rawlings machine, big sam's funky nation, and FUCKING AMAZING mid-size sets from black keys, thievery corp, david byrne, mavis staples...

and i've met lovely people there.  there are creeps, but there are creeps at every show.

for the record:  bought my tix the day they went on sale.  i'm a fan!  :coffee:

[baconus66]

Ya the presence of what I call the Bonnaroo Bourgeoisie has never effected my experience.  For every person not worth having a conversation with there at least another 10 awesome people.     

[walterfredo]

Wow, that bus deal is crazy.  And crazy expensive. 

In 2004 I was given all access passes by a buddy of mine who was working the Roo, and was able to go back stage at all of the stages, including be able to go up to those standing areas above the stage, and it was truly amazing.  They only let a certain # of people up there though, and it's usually full, so sometimes you've got a wait a while, but holy cow...the view from up there is just insane...and you're in the shade.  I can't imagine paying that kind of money for that access though. 

[e_wind]

I dont mean to sound so hateful towards Roo, I've had fun. I'm just confident that there are more festivals that I will have more fun at. Price/heat/crowd-wise Roo sucks though.

[walterfredo]

Price/heat/crowd-wise Roo sucks though.

It really does.  I'll never go back no matter who is playing.

[Penny Lane]

Price/heat/crowd-wise Roo sucks though.

It really does.  I'll never go back no matter who is playing.

X2 (just made this exec decision)

[itrainmonkeys]

I've enjoyed Bonnaroo for 5 or 6 years now and can put up with the heat. I get to see so many amazing acts in one place and it's magical every time.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

Price/heat/crowd-wise Roo sucks though.

It really does.  I'll never go back no matter who is playing.

X2 (just made this exec decision)

I quadruple this emotion.

[ms. yvon]

in addition to the music there are TWO amazing coffee sources there every year and i have spent much quality time in the brewers' tent.  :coffee:

[oistheone]

It's not for everyone, but I've had some of the best times of my life at Bonnaroo.

There is no way I would miss another life-changing MMJ set at Bonnaroo -- if they're there, I'm there.

[FiddleCastro]

It's not for everyone, but I've had some of the best times of my life at Bonnaroo.

There is no way I would miss another life-changing MMJ set at Bonnaroo -- if they're there, I'm there.

this is where I X2 something.  ;D

[baconus66]

It's not for everyone, but I've had some of the best times of my life at Bonnaroo.

There is no way I would miss another life-changing MMJ set at Bonnaroo -- if they're there, I'm there.

this is where I X2 something.  ;D

I'm going to X2 your X2 and thats X4  :D

[johnnYYac]

X²