dates have been announced.
june 11-14.
see you there boys!!
Just one year I wish it wouldn't fall on both of my daughters' birthdays.
QuoteJust one year I wish it wouldn't fall on both of my daughters' birthdays.
Bring em' along :) Just keep them away from Shakedown Street. lol
Sadly, I'm not too excited about Bonnaroo because nothing can top 2006 and 2008 short of Jim James himself serenading me by the campfire. I can't think of a headliner that I'd go down there for next year. I've heard U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
QuoteQuoteJust one year I wish it wouldn't fall on both of my daughters' birthdays.
Bring em' along :) Just keep them away from Shakedown Street. lol
Sadly, I'm not too excited about Bonnaroo because nothing can top 2006 and 2008 short of Jim James himself serenading me by the campfire. I can't think of a headliner that I'd go down there for next year. I've heard U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Who are you kidding pennylane, if the Verve was headlining you would be there in a heartbeat. ;)
I know what you mean though. I haven't been there since 2006, I kind of miss that hot and dusty place :(
I have to wait and see who the announce before I say no.
05, 06 and 08 were all amazing. in different ways, but amazing nonetheless.
last year is something i will never ever forget. from the weather to the lights to the originals to the covers, it was as unique a concert experience as you can get, imho.
however, that being said. there is something about those empty acres in the middle of tennessee that bring out the best in this band. and i for one am ALL IN for seeing what they could come up with this year.
VIVA!!
Quote05, 06 and 08 were all amazing. in different ways, but amazing nonetheless.
last year is something i will never ever forget. from the weather to the lights to the originals to the covers, it was as unique a concert experience as you can get, imho.
however, that being said. there is something about those empty acres in the middle of tennessee that bring out the best in this band. and i for one am ALL IN for seeing what they could come up with this year.
VIVA!!
not to be debbie downer but i don't think MMJ will play bonnaroo next year--i think if anything, JJ will play w/some other people (depends if that M ward/Conor oberst comes out)
i agree about TN, though :) more importantly, i'm going to miss stopping at Sonic on the way down there and getting those tots--they dont have those up here.
Yeah, Superfly/AC will very likely not bring them back a 2nd year in a row. If I recall correctly, MMJ turned down some festivals this year so they are not over saturated in playing all of the festivals here in the states. I am sure that rule may be in effect for this year as well and they will try to hit ones that they didn't play this year. (Langerado, ACL, Lolla, Wakarusa, Virgin, and so on)
Also, as far the rumors go, Phish, The Dead, AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen are the ones that keep popping up. The RHCP rumors has popped up as well on Inforoo and Bonnaroo's message board, but I am just not buying into it. I haven't seen anything on U2, but that would be a great if they did.
Since it won't require a 9 hour drive, I'm definitely considering going. It will all depend on the lineup though.
QuoteQuote05, 06 and 08 were all amazing. in different ways, but amazing nonetheless.
last year is something i will never ever forget. from the weather to the lights to the originals to the covers, it was as unique a concert experience as you can get, imho.
however, that being said. there is something about those empty acres in the middle of tennessee that bring out the best in this band. and i for one am ALL IN for seeing what they could come up with this year.
VIVA!!
not to be debbie downer but i don't think MMJ will play bonnaroo next year--i think if anything, JJ will play w/some other people (depends if that M ward/Conor oberst comes out)
i agree about TN, though :) more importantly, i'm going to miss stopping at Sonic on the way down there and getting those tots--they dont have those up here.
Mmmmmmm....cheesy tots.
yum, cheesy tots.
<<<<<<<<<<<this guy loves sonic.
Quoteyum, cheesy tots.
<<<<<<<<<<<this guy loves sonic.
Yeah, I feel bad for people up North. I heared yall aint got many Sonics up there.
QuoteQuoteyum, cheesy tots.
<<<<<<<<<<<this guy loves sonic.
Yeah, I feel bad for people up North. I heared yall aint got many Sonics up there.
Nope. We don't have any sonics up in the NY area where I am from. :'(
Please let me know if we do. I guess the best thing we have up north is white castle!!! :D
One of my favorite parts on driving to Bonnaroo is how you can fill up your gas tank while buying a ton of fireworks and smoking a cigarette! God Bless America ;D
QuoteQuoteQuoteyum, cheesy tots.
<<<<<<<<<<<this guy loves sonic.
Yeah, I feel bad for people up North. I heared yall aint got many Sonics up there.
Nope. We don't have any sonics up in the NY area where I am from. :'(
Please let me know if we do. I guess the best thing we have up north is white castle!!! :D
One of my favorite parts on driving to Bonnaroo is how you can fill up your gas tank while buying a ton of fireworks and smoking a cigarette! God Bless America ;D
the funny thing is, last year we drove all night and rolled into Sonic at about 6am and ordered (3 of us) tots, fries, shakes, burgers, etc---and we were so sick. I need to time it better next year--
they have commercials for sonic here but i don't know where there is one? maybe in south jersey?
QuoteYeah, Superfly/AC will very likely not bring them back a 2nd year in a row. If I recall correctly, MMJ turned down some festivals this year so they are not over saturated in playing all of the festivals here in the states. I am sure that rule may be in effect for this year as well and they will try to hit ones that they didn't play this year. (Langerado, ACL, Lolla, Wakarusa, Virgin, and so on)
Do you think? They've played 5 out of 7 Roos...I'm kind of counting on them being there. Roo always seemed kind of like their festival "home" to me.
I'll be there regardless :)
Quotethey have commercials for sonic here but i don't know where there is one? maybe in south jersey?
yeah there are a couple in the dirty jerz i think.
nothing here in the city.
QuoteQuotethey have commercials for sonic here but i don't know where there is one? maybe in south jersey?
yeah there are a couple in the dirty jerz i think.
nothing here in the city.
we just got a "Five guys" burger place in Hoboken (i think they have them in the city--) that may be the closest I know?
FYI-i would never throw cheese on the tots--the crispness of the tot gets all submerged in there. And being that it's fake cheese, it dries too fast creating that disgusting waxy coat on the tot.
Not to be a jam band Nazi or anything but I hope this year is not all about Phish. I like the indie rock direction things are goin.
QuoteNot to be a jam band Nazi or anything but I hope this year is not all about Phish. I like the indie rock direction things are goin.
phish at roo could either be really cool or really fuckin' shitty!
QuoteQuoteNot to be a jam band Nazi or anything but I hope this year is not all about Phish. I like the indie rock direction things are goin.
phish at roo could either be really cool or really fuckin' shitty!
I am not a huge Phish fan but I would like to see them at the roo this year. I have never seen them live. What would make it really shitty if they played the roo this year. They have a very cool following of fans so I could only imagine it being really cool?
QuoteQuoteQuoteNot to be a jam band Nazi or anything but I hope this year is not all about Phish. I like the indie rock direction things are goin.
phish at roo could either be really cool or really fuckin' shitty!
I am not a huge Phish fan but I would like to see them at the roo this year. I have never seen them live. What would make it really shitty if they played the roo this year. They have a very cool following of fans so I could only imagine it being really cool?
if phish headlines, i doubt even the temptation of the tots and seeing Levon again could persuade me to go down there.
i'd be down with phish there. they put on an amazing live show, and lets face it many of there fans have been there the past few years already.
i say bring it.
i'll take phish, panic and the boss as my headliners. with another sick mmj late night set...perhaps on the main stage this year...
The rumor that is really picking up steam is...
Boss
Phish
Phish
I'm all for Phish there but I don't like the 2 night deal. Said the same thing when Panic did it. Twice. It is however, just a rumor.
i've never seen Springsteen. I'd be down for that...
phish 2 nights= :-X
Quotei've never seen Springsteen. I'd be down for that...
phish 2 nights= :-X
Hell yeah, me too! I'd love to see Phish there as well, just not 2 nights.
I bought a pre sale ticket this morning. Let's hope the lineup is great! I love me some BONNAROOO!!!!! :D
Quotei've never seen Springsteen. I'd be down for that...
phish 2 nights= :-X
Agreed. 2 nights of Phish would be poop. but why all the hate on Phish?
i hope mmj just plays at small festivals this year similar to what flaming lips did but i have never seen them at roo and would love to see them there
QuoteQuotei've never seen Springsteen. I'd be down for that...
phish 2 nights= :-X
Agreed. 2 nights of Phish would be poop. but why all the hate on Phish?
Because they're BOOOOOORRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNG. Ugh. If you ever want to get any information out of me, just put one of their studio albums on.
QuoteQuoteQuotei've never seen Springsteen. I'd be down for that...
phish 2 nights= :-X
Agreed. 2 nights of Phish would be poop. but why all the hate on Phish?
Because they're BOOOOOORRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNG. Ugh. If you ever want to get any information out of me, just put one of their studio albums on.
;D ;D
QuoteQuoteQuotei've never seen Springsteen. I'd be down for that...
phish 2 nights= :-X
Agreed. 2 nights of Phish would be poop. but why all the hate on Phish?
Because they're BOOOOOORRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNG. Ugh. If you ever want to get any information out of me, just put one of their studio albums on.
I agree that their studio albums are extremely boring. As I said earlier, I am not a big Phish fan, but I have heard good things about there live shows and I have never seen them live. One night of Phish and the roo wouldn't upset me. Have you ever seen them live?
QuoteQuoteQuotei've never seen Springsteen. I'd be down for that...
phish 2 nights= :-X
Agreed. 2 nights of Phish would be poop. but why all the hate on Phish?
Because they're BOOOOOORRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNG. Ugh. If you ever want to get any information out of me, just put one of their studio albums on.
I agree. I like 2 albums (Billy Breathes and Farmhouse) but even those songs don't excite me---even if they played the jam extended 20 min version of all the songs. I never got it in college when i'd walk in a dorm room and they'd be playing the live extended mix of 'bouncing around the room' like it was Free Bird or something. I'm not a Phish hater, just not my thing---and i can usually appreciate other peoples' things--just not this. I know there are a ton of Phish fans on this board, just my opinion.
I feel like Roo might go for the Phish/Dead one-two punch this year, thus the earlier-than-usual presale. That'd do it for me, but add a MMJ late-night set, and I'd be in heaven.
I've been to Roo two years in a row now and loved it even more the second time... BUT, I'm waiting for the lineup to commit, because I've heard good things about Rothbury as well.
We shall see...
I'm sure Roo will be a great time next year, but it's getting pricier and there's no food for VIPs (WTF?). i had a bonzariffic time this year, but that was the only real vacation I could afford, so I'm doing some different things next year, but I'm gonna try to go to one of the local fests (like Mountain Jam).
i also suspect that MMJ won't be at Roo '09. but that's a suspicion based on no evidence whatsoever.
There's no food in VIP this year? Wow...I thought that was the greatest thing about it... well, and not having to use a job johnny in 100 degrees...
QuoteThere's no food in VIP this year? Wow...I thought that was the greatest thing about it... well, and not having to use a job johnny in 100 degrees...
? Is this the same thing as a port-a-potty? I think I like job johnny better.
QuoteThere's no food in VIP this year? Wow...I thought that was the greatest thing about it... well, and not having to use a job johnny in 100 degrees...
i got upgraded to guest camping last year and there was no food provided and it was impossible to get ice-- i missed the VIP treatment. that stinks if they eliminate that. also FYI there are no air bathrooms in guest camping like there are in VIP, only showers.
QuoteQuoteThere's no food in VIP this year? Wow...I thought that was the greatest thing about it... well, and not having to use a job johnny in 100 degrees...
? Is this the same thing as a port-a-potty? I think I like job johnny better.
Ha! Yes, it is the same thing...that's what we hicks up here in PA call them..
the port-o-potties at Roo this year had a hilarious brand name, but I can't think of what it was right now... anyone remember?
I have a hard time believing that there won't be food in VIP this year.
QuoteI have a hard time believing that there won't be food in VIP this year.
Nevermind. Thats bullshit.
QuoteQuoteThere's no food in VIP this year? Wow...I thought that was the greatest thing about it... well, and not having to use a job johnny in 100 degrees...
? Is this the same thing as a port-a-potty? I think I like job johnny better.
At the Sasquatch festival, the port-a-potties are called honey buckets, which is a helluva misnomer if I ever heard one.
Especially since Sasquatch had the most foul portapotties of any festival this year!
I fully agree about Phish. Much talent in the band, maybe even Mike, if he wasn't such an A-hole, me him, talk to him, he's a ass. Rude bastard. But anywho, Phish in my ears is very annoying. They have many, many fans, I've seen them, even as a warm up band for Carlos. I'll take Jon as a drummer any day. But, no Bonnaroo. Rather not have that boring noise there, many, many other bands we could add, Of course MMJ, 2-3 nights, whatever. NYE everbody, can't frikin wait........ :D :D :D
QuoteEspecially since Sasquatch had the most foul portapotties of any festival this year!
Worst food
and worst port-a-potties...coincidence? I think not!
(Actually, my "worst port-a-potty" vote goes to Emo's Outdoor in Austin. Gaaaaah).
Has anyone seen this virtual tour of the 'Roo site? It's pretty cool!
http://www.greatstagepark.com/
C'mon, there's nothing wrong with undercooked Domino's pizza 3x a day, 3 days running.
there was one place near That Tent (I believe) that had some heavenly pizza - it was worth the over-priced slice.
Quotethere was one place near That Tent (I believe) that had some heavenly pizza - it was worth the over-priced slice.
I've had some slightly undercooked pizza, but the slices are goddamn HUGE. So...it's worth it, I think.
Quotethere was one place near That Tent (I believe) that had some heavenly pizza - it was worth the over-priced slice.
Was it Spicy Pie? 'Cause I'm pretty sure I'm setting my tent up right next to that spot this year.
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