GOD DAMN THOSE SHAKY KNEES ROLL CALL!

[Clarkwork]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork

[GreenEarth]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork
2. GreenEarth and Beautiful Wife!

[bhyman]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork
2. GreenEarth and Beautiful Wife!
3. bhyman & Mrs. bhyman

Let's start discussing the other bands on your list to see at this fabulous festival. I am stoked to see Parquet Courts, Strand of Oaks, At the Drive-In, Bloc Party, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Shakey Graves, Houndmouth, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and All Them Witches for the first time. ALways looking forward to MMJ headliner (show #13 for me) and Jane's Addiction (saw them last in 1991, ugh 25 years ago).

I'm placing bets on a spectacular Steam Engine during MMJ's set...

Any chances for collabs? Maybe Strand of Oaks? Maybe Eagles of Death Metal?

[BH]

This is a nice lookin fest.   Phosphorescent, Explosions in the Sky and Head and The Heart too!

[APR]

I'm putting myself down as a maybe.  I have a feeling the setting will be a lot bigger than in years past.  But Foals is back so I am stoked!

[stillwater]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork
2. GreenEarth and Beautiful Wife!
3. bhyman & Mrs. bhyman
4. stillwater +5

[Clarkwork]

Strand of Oaks for me is one I am dying to see.  Cold War kids!!!!   Explosions on the sky! Young the giant.  Actually every band I'm pretty excited about. This is a crazy lineup.

[werduga]

I've been to the first 3 SK, so I'll be there! Note to all newbies; it always rains in Atlanta during this festival. Dancing to Jim's solo set at the first SK was the only thing that kept me from turning into popsicle!

[Jbpats]

I've been to the first 3 SK, so I'll be there! Note to all newbies; it always rains in Atlanta during this festival. Dancing to Jim's solo set at the first SK was the only thing that kept me from turning into popsicle!

What is this festival like? I know its a city fest which I'm not entirely fond of to begin with.
What are curfews like? Does the music end super early?
Is there any sort of late night scene around the city? I've never been to Atlanta so not sure what time it usually shuts down.

[jcc0065]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork
2. GreenEarth and Beautiful Wife!
3. bhyman & Mrs. bhyman
4. stillwater +5
5. jcc0065  +3

[APR]

I've been to the first 3 SK, so I'll be there! Note to all newbies; it always rains in Atlanta during this festival. Dancing to Jim's solo set at the first SK was the only thing that kept me from turning into popsicle!

What is this festival like? I know its a city fest which I'm not entirely fond of to begin with.
What are curfews like? Does the music end super early?
Is there any sort of late night scene around the city? I've never been to Atlanta so not sure what time it usually shuts down.

They announce the late night shows closer to May.  The fest ended at 10 or 11, and many venues around the city had bands starting at around midnight.  This is the fourth year of the fest, and the location has moved to different spots in Atlanta every year.

[werduga]

 
What is this festival like? I know its a city fest which I'm not entirely fond of to begin with.
What are curfews like? Does the music end super early?
Is there any sort of late night scene around the city? I've never been to Atlanta so not sure what time it usually shuts down.
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I personally dig what SK has down the past 3 years.  They always have a good mix of the whole spectrum of rock and roll and I've never had any problems in the past finding a familiar or completely new band to check out.  It usually ends around 11 with "Late Night" affiliated shows at smaller venues all over town.  Last year I was able to catch Portugal the Man at Masquerade and Built to Spill at the Earl (capacity is around 130 I think). Shaky Knees has changed locations each year, but its at Centennial Park in the middle of downtown which means transportation, food, and hotels are within walking distance.

[bhyman]

What is this festival like? I know its a city fest which I'm not entirely fond of to begin with.
What are curfews like? Does the music end super early?
Is there any sort of late night scene around the city? I've never been to Atlanta so not sure what time it usually shuts down.

It's probably my favorite city fest. I attended the last 2 SK's. Last year's location was near perfect. Plenty of shade and not too much walking. My only complaint about the venue was that the only close option for food were the food trucks. The lines were insane and many of them ran out of food.

The year before that the location was not so great. It was asphalt parking lots and hot as balls, when it wasn't a downpour. But the stage setup was nice, and there were many other food options in Atlantic Station so that you did not have to wait for the food trucks.

I think the location at Centennial Park this year will give us the best of both worlds. Lots of green space, some shady areas, and even more food options outside the venue.

I will say that I have really enjoyed the people at this festival. It is a little younger than some of the others I go to, but most folks are there for the music. This makes all the difference in the world. The music lineup is usually right up my alley (although this year seems to cater to the younger crowd) and I live in the suburbs, making the commute real easy.

I also attended Sweetwater 420 Festival and Music Midtown in past years and think SK is a FAR better experience.

[mahg33ta]

i think they had to shift to the younger crowd to meet their ambitious growth targets for attendance.   There's still plenty to like on the schedule but I don't think it's as "concentrated good stuff" for my taste as years past.  That said, you'll only catch 1/3 of the acts anyway.

[easy way]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork
2. GreenEarth and Beautiful Wife!
3. bhyman & Mrs. bhyman
4. stillwater +5
5. jcc0065  +3
6. easy way & Mrs. easy way (aka: Windeon)

We're just doing a day pass to see Jacket... going to be coming off of 2 nights in Louisville!

[jcc0065]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork
2. GreenEarth and Beautiful Wife!
3. bhyman & Mrs. bhyman
4. stillwater +5
5. jcc0065  +3
6. easy way & Mrs. easy way (aka: Windeon)

We're just doing a day pass to see Jacket... going to be coming off of 2 nights in Louisville!

wonder when the day passes will go on sale? praying strand of oaks is on the same day as jacket

[Clarkwork]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork
2. GreenEarth and Beautiful Wife!
3. bhyman & Mrs. bhyman
4. stillwater +5
5. jcc0065  +3
6. easy way & Mrs. easy way (aka: Windeon)

We're just doing a day pass to see Jacket... going to be coming off of 2 nights in Louisville!

Awesome.

[mahg33ta]

day passes on sale today, along with daily lineups.

[Derek713]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork
2. GreenEarth and Beautiful Wife!
3. bhyman & Mrs. bhyman
4. stillwater +5
5. jcc0065  +3
6. easy way & Mrs. easy way (aka: Windeon)

We're just doing a day pass to see Jacket... going to be coming off of 2 nights in Louisville!

wonder when the day passes will go on sale? praying strand of oaks is on the same day as jacket

You got your wish!

[jcc0065]

1. Mr and Mrs Clarkwork
2. GreenEarth and Beautiful Wife!
3. bhyman & Mrs. bhyman
4. stillwater +5
5. jcc0065  +3
6. easy way & Mrs. easy way (aka: Windeon)

We're just doing a day pass to see Jacket... going to be coming off of 2 nights in Louisville!

wonder when the day passes will go on sale? praying strand of oaks is on the same day as jacket

You got your wish!

hell yeah! ticket ordered. pumped