Bonnaroo - The Final Word

[dragonboy]

I think taking this year off from Bonnaroo is one of the wisest choices that they've made in the last few years. Let's face it, they've had a VERY good run at Bonnaroo for the last couple of years. They keep getting bigger and bigger... and that has to do with the word of mouth. People can't stop talking about their performances.

So here's my point. How the fuck would they top last year? Seriously. Anything that they do this year would be so built up in people's minds that most people would probably walk away feeling let down. So then what happens? It gets blogged about as a less than stellar show. People are gonna talk shit. That's life.

So if they don't play this year, there's nothing for people to judge. It only makes people REALLY want to see them if/when they play there next year. And hopefully by that time, there will be new material.

So there's my stance. I think it's a wise choice. They completely deserve the time off this year and Jim has said before that he doesn't like writing while on the road. So the more they tour, the less time he has to write and the more time you people have to bitch about there not being a new record.    :)      
(I'm just funnin' with that last line).

Rest up fellas. We'll be ready for the rock when you're ready to bring it to us.

Well said Corey, your post makes complete sense.

[cmccubbin@work]

I think taking this year off from Bonnaroo is one of the wisest choices that they've made in the last few years. Let's face it, they've had a VERY good run at Bonnaroo for the last couple of years. They keep getting bigger and bigger... and that has to do with the word of mouth. People can't stop talking about their performances.

So here's my point. How the fuck would they top last year? Seriously. Anything that they do this year would be so built up in people's minds that most people would probably walk away feeling let down. So then what happens? It gets blogged about as a less than stellar show. People are gonna talk shit. That's life.

So if they don't play this year, there's nothing for people to judge. It only makes people REALLY want to see them if/when they play there next year. And hopefully by that time, there will be new material.

So there's my stance. I think it's a wise choice. They completely deserve the time off this year and Jim has said before that he doesn't like writing while on the road. So the more they tour, the less time he has to write and the more time you people have to bitch about there not being a new record.    :)      
(I'm just funnin' with that last line).

Rest up fellas. We'll be ready for the rock when you're ready to bring it to us.

agreed.  bring on the rawk Jim..we is ready!

[Anu]

Let's imagine what other not-your-typical jam band bands might steal some of the late-night tent shows this time.

The late night tent shows are what made the 'roo sooooooo effing magickal for me last year, my first, hopefully, of many 'roos.

[brassmon]

Let's imagine what other not-your-typical jam band bands might steal some of the late-night tent shows this time.

The late night tent shows are what made the 'roo sooooooo effing magickal for me last year, my first, hopefully, of many 'roos.

I agree the late night shows are always what end up stealing the show... I skipped Tom Petty last year to rest just to make sure I was in good condition for MMJ (in reality I just went back to my site to drink a lot more)... the year before that I thought Mars Volta kicked ass... although I recently saw them open up for the Chili Peppers and found them really disappointing.... different atmosphere with a much different setting though.....

Anyway, I'll summarize... --- late night shows kick ass ---

[Ghosts_on_TV]

It's just gonna make it that much better [highlight]WHEN[/highlight] they play next year. With a whole new albums worth of songs to play.

[The DARK]

It's just gonna make it that much better [highlight]WHEN[/highlight] they play next year. With a whole new albums worth of songs to play.

Don't forget the b-sides!