Thanks! And this may be a stupid question, but do they sell pipes there for, aw...tobacco use
You should contact local Bonnaroo enthusiast Wyatt Sexton for the answers to your questions.
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Memphis 1994 New Orleans 1995 Fort Lauderdale 1996 Atlanta & Birmingham 1998 New Orleans 2000 Tampa 2003 Kissimmee 2004 New York City (x 2) 2008 East Troy (x 2) 2011 Chicago & New Orleans 2013 Hampton, Raleigh, Boston 2016 Baltimore2020 Louisville 2022 Philadelphia & Baltimore 2024
If anyone's reluctant to go to Bonnaroo due to whatever issues they have with festivals, well, please know that the absolute irony of this is that, unlike all of the other 'normal' (arena) shows, there is no limit to the length of their set. I doubt they'd want to play for more than three and a half hours regardless of the circumstances. How often do they play shows which are that long in any other controlled venue? There are a few exceptions, but for the most part, you're looking at about an average of what, 2 hours and 25 minutes for a PJ show? Like others have mentioned, it's on a PRIVATELY OWNED FARM. You CANNOT beat that! It's not subject to any sort of local laws or curfews as far as that goes. As it is, bands are scheduled on the other, smaller stages, officially until about 3:30 or 4:00 a.m. If the band stops playing after three hours [start time for the headliner of the night is 9:00 p.m.] it would be because: They just don't feel like it; they're simply tired; there's a mad thunderstorm (bringing hail and heavy winds) approaching; they feel bad for holding the crowd there, resulting in other bands starting their shows around midnight having hindered audience numbers.
As for getting up close for those still unsure, you really don't have to get there at 7 a.m. to get a good spot. Bands are playing on that stage throughout the day, up until about 8:00 p.m.ish. If you want to be really close, you might want to wade through the crowd during whoever's playing prior to Pearl Jam, or at least just as that band finishes. Ok, if you want to be up along the fence, it might be easier to go there mid-to-late afternoon. Even if a single additional band wasn't added to the lineup from this point on, I really doubt that everyone going there this year is going to be a die-hard pearl jam fan. Granted, there might be an additional ten or twenty thousand more than say last year.... What I'm saying here is, you have the fact that there's such a diverse mix of artists playing there to your advantage in that sense. You have much better chances of being in good spot (with a decent view, and more importantly, a great spot sound-wise) there than at some tight indoor place like the Bill Graham Auditorium in San Fran., where TC tickets were GA. The two big headliners last year were The Police and Tool. For both shows, getting well under a hundred feet from the stage (so, in front of probably 85% of the people there) minutes before show time was easy as fuck. Lots of people there were pumped for either - or both - bands. Yet, even fairly far up, people were nicely spaced apart, some just sprawled out on blankets. [Lots of people were also content with being way at the back of the crowd, with loads of space and easy access to the shithouses.] There was also never any relentless mad pressing of people. At the same time of course, you can't go there expecting to have your own little space, ten feet from Mike or Stone or Jeff or Ed, as you're kinda there to SHARE the experience with countless others. What's killer about that stage is how godly the sound system is.
Thanks for that, you really made me feel better...I wanted to believe that already just because I know not everyone has the same impeccable taste in music as I do!
Now, half of our group has decided camping is the way to go and the other half doesn't want to. So, tell me please, how much of a pain in the ass is it going to be to come and go everyday? Is the traffic going to be brutal in the mornings and at the end of the festivities every night? I'm guessing 80,000 people won't all be camping
All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
Quick Question...Not sure I can make it do to work. Do I need to worry about these tickets selling out?
You need to worry about the cheapest ticket level selling out. Otherwise, you're golden for a while if you don't care about forking some more money over.
2003 Mansfield III 2004 Boston I 2006 Boston I 2008 Bonnaroo, Hartford, Mansfield I 2010 Hartford 2013 Worcester I, Worcester II, Hartford 2016 Bonnaroo, Fenway I, Fenway II 2018 Fenway I, Fenway II 2021 Sea.Hear.Now 2022 Camden 2024 MSG I, Fenway I, Fenway II
So, tell me please, how much of a pain in the ass is it going to be to come and go everyday? Is the traffic going to be brutal in the mornings and at the end of the festivities every night? I'm guessing 80,000 people won't all be camping
You're welcome. I don't want to just kinda rant away endlessly... it just kinda happens! I mean, it's only what will likely be the greatest weekend of the year, so it's hard not to get excited about it!
Actually, pretty well everybody there WILL be camping. The majority of the people there will just have their non-RV vehicles and tents, what not, sprawled over about 500 of the 700 acres there. The numbers might scare people. My roommate was there in '03 with a couple of the bands, just helping out backstage, and she said she was glad that she didn't have to deal with the endless sea of people. I guess it's a matter of where your comfort zone lies. She grew up in Vancouver, whereas I grew up in a town of 5,000 people, yet, I didn't mind the numbers at all last year. OK so, as far as entering and leaving the main grounds (Centeroo), it's never a big deal really. The longest wait I experienced last year was during the first night (Thurs.) when a lot of people were showing up, and leaving their campsites to check shit out for the first time, and there was probably a 20 minute lineup. Eventually everyone's just kinda scattered everywhere, and for the rest of the weekend it was what seemed like a five minute (or less) wait each time passing through the "gates". You're with your friends anyhow, so really it's still better than waiting for the D-Train alongside a bunch of people who'd rather put a gun to their heads than go off to work/what not. The "searches" there (this is under that big yellow arch which you'll see in the photos) are very lackluster. The first day I was reluctant to bring my bag of 'herbal remedies', fearing "security" would take it away (or worse). Turns out some people even had rather elaborate bongs everywhere inside (ok, maybe i'm exaggerating somewhat here, but there was certainly more than just rolling papers in action). They might pat a pocket or two, inspect your bag briefly. Their biggest concern - and understandably so - is, as Hatfield mentioned, glass. Don't bring any glass with you in your vehicle. Anyhoo. So, when leaving the main grounds, you don't even brake pace. The only issue with getting around that you might have is if you're camped on the outskirts of the 'campground', making for a 40-or-so minute walk. That's worst case scenario. Unlike at the Gorge, once you're at Bonnaroo, you get a bracelet and you're free to roam. You don't need a day pass/ticket for each time you leave the campsite and enter the grounds. There are lineups for the "showers" (troughs really). Alternately, there are spots where you can pay... what was it, $5 for a hot, private shower. The shithouse lineups can be long at times. Actually, I never really waited more than five minutes to use one, and usually it's about a minute. The only other time that the high number of people is a problem is (besides getting in on the first day I suppose) say when the headliner of each night finishes, and you're trying to go to the washroom/meet up peeps/get to another stage. That can be chaotic for a half hour. OTHERWISE though, it's really not a big deal. Again, everyone's generally quite evenly dispersed throughout the place.
As for tickets selling out, I wouldn't panic for some time. And if they DO sell out, there's always a crapload on ebay.
Otherwise, just be sure to bring arseloads of water.
05/30/03 Van, 09/01/05 Gorge, 09/02/05 Van, 09/04/05 Cal, 09/05/05 Ed, 09/07/05 S'toon, 09/08/05 'Peg, 07/22&23/06 Gorge, 06/14/08 'Roo, 08/08/09 Cal, 09/21/11 Cal, 09/23/11 Ed, 12/02/13 Cal
You're welcome. I don't want to just kinda rant away endlessly... it just kinda happens! I mean, it's only what will likely be the greatest weekend of the year, so it's hard not to get excited about it!
Actually, pretty well everybody there WILL be camping. The majority of the people there will just have their non-RV vehicles and tents, what not, sprawled over about 500 of the 700 acres there. The numbers might scare people. My roommate was there in '03 with a couple of the bands, just helping out backstage, and she said she was glad that she didn't have to deal with the endless sea of people. I guess it's a matter of where your comfort zone lies. She grew up in Vancouver, whereas I grew up in a town of 5,000 people, yet, I didn't mind the numbers at all last year. OK so, as far as entering and leaving the main grounds (Centeroo), it's never a big deal really. The longest wait I experienced last year was during the first night (Thurs.) when a lot of people were showing up, and leaving their campsites to check shit out for the first time, and there was probably a 20 minute lineup. Eventually everyone's just kinda scattered everywhere, and for the rest of the weekend it was what seemed like a five minute (or less) wait each time passing through the "gates". You're with your friends anyhow, so really it's still better than waiting for the D-Train alongside a bunch of people who'd rather put a gun to their heads than go off to work/what not. The "searches" there (this is under that big yellow arch which you'll see in the photos) are very lackluster. The first day I was reluctant to bring my bag of 'herbal remedies', fearing "security" would take it away (or worse). Turns out some people even had rather elaborate bongs everywhere inside (ok, maybe i'm exaggerating somewhat here, but there was certainly more than just rolling papers in action). They might pat a pocket or two, inspect your bag briefly. Their biggest concern - and understandably so - is, as Hatfield mentioned, glass. Don't bring any glass with you in your vehicle. Anyhoo. So, when leaving the main grounds, you don't even brake pace. The only issue with getting around that you might have is if you're camped on the outskirts of the 'campground', making for a 40-or-so minute walk. That's worst case scenario. Unlike at the Gorge, once you're at Bonnaroo, you get a bracelet and you're free to roam. You don't need a day pass/ticket for each time you leave the campsite and enter the grounds. There are lineups for the "showers" (troughs really). Alternately, there are spots where you can pay... what was it, $5 for a hot, private shower. The shithouse lineups can be long at times. Actually, I never really waited more than five minutes to use one, and usually it's about a minute. The only other time that the high number of people is a problem is (besides getting in on the first day I suppose) say when the headliner of each night finishes, and you're trying to go to the washroom/meet up peeps/get to another stage. That can be chaotic for a half hour. OTHERWISE though, it's really not a big deal. Again, everyone's generally quite evenly dispersed throughout the place.
As for tickets selling out, I wouldn't panic for some time. And if they DO sell out, there's always a crapload on ebay.
Otherwise, just be sure to bring arseloads of water.
great info man!
thanks!
Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?
You should contact local Bonnaroo enthusiast Wyatt Sexton for the answers to your questions.
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haha! I love it! And I'm a Huge Nole fan!
www.RLMcDaniel.com
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
That's great! Always has been one of my favourites, come to think of it. It turns out he's playing the "What Stage" - same as PJ - which is pretty wild. Normally the comedians just play in the comedy tent.
05/30/03 Van, 09/01/05 Gorge, 09/02/05 Van, 09/04/05 Cal, 09/05/05 Ed, 09/07/05 S'toon, 09/08/05 'Peg, 07/22&23/06 Gorge, 06/14/08 'Roo, 08/08/09 Cal, 09/21/11 Cal, 09/23/11 Ed, 12/02/13 Cal
i'm so excited about going to bonnaroo but my friends just backed out on me. 1 is still considering it, but i highly doubt that she will be coming. I've asked this on the infooroo forum, but do any of you have experience at roo along? I'm kind of a shy guy at 1st and this worries me, but i love to have fun and once the ice is broken i'm kind of crazy lol. Do you think i'd have any problems there by myself?
"I'll ride the wave where it takes me"
09/19/05, 05/09/06, 05/10/06
i'm so excited about going to bonnaroo but my friends just backed out on me. 1 is still considering it, but i highly doubt that she will be coming. I've asked this on the infooroo forum, but do any of you have experience at roo along? I'm kind of a shy guy at 1st and this worries me, but i love to have fun and once the ice is broken i'm kind of crazy lol. Do you think i'd have any problems there by myself?
A bunch of us from the Red Mosquito and myspace are meeting up at the Super Walmart across the street from the Roo at noon on that Thursday- meet us so you can camp out with us- this way you wont feel alone.
www.RLMcDaniel.com
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
Memphis 1994 New Orleans 1995 Fort Lauderdale 1996 Atlanta & Birmingham 1998 New Orleans 2000 Tampa 2003 Kissimmee 2004 New York City (x 2) 2008 East Troy (x 2) 2011 Chicago & New Orleans 2013 Hampton, Raleigh, Boston 2016 Baltimore2020 Louisville 2022 Philadelphia & Baltimore 2024
Memphis 1994 New Orleans 1995 Fort Lauderdale 1996 Atlanta & Birmingham 1998 New Orleans 2000 Tampa 2003 Kissimmee 2004 New York City (x 2) 2008 East Troy (x 2) 2011 Chicago & New Orleans 2013 Hampton, Raleigh, Boston 2016 Baltimore2020 Louisville 2022 Philadelphia & Baltimore 2024
date event quantity ticket type delivery type subtotal
Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:00 PM BONNAROO 2008 2 General Admission UPS 2nd Day Air (Domestic) $419.00 USD
Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:00 PM BONNAROO 2008 1 Parking Pass UPS 2nd Day Air (Domestic) $100.00 USD
Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:00 PM BONNAROO 2008 1 Parking Pass UPS 2nd Day Air (Domestic) $9.95 USD
I'm waiting until at least April to buy tickets if nothing else is announced by then, or if there will be something else and I for whatever reason won't be attending.
Anyone who can answer, what price would the tickets be in April? They wouldn't be sold out by then, right?
the price would stay at the current level right now, 244, plus the 22.95 service charge and shipping. Most years the show has sold out, but usually not until May. But your best bet would be to buy as soon as possible if they add any more huge acts between now and then.
2003 Mansfield III 2004 Boston I 2006 Boston I 2008 Bonnaroo, Hartford, Mansfield I 2010 Hartford 2013 Worcester I, Worcester II, Hartford 2016 Bonnaroo, Fenway I, Fenway II 2018 Fenway I, Fenway II 2021 Sea.Hear.Now 2022 Camden 2024 MSG I, Fenway I, Fenway II
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You should contact local Bonnaroo enthusiast Wyatt Sexton for the answers to your questions.
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New Orleans 1995
Fort Lauderdale 1996
Atlanta & Birmingham 1998
New Orleans 2000
Tampa 2003
Kissimmee 2004
New York City (x 2) 2008
East Troy (x 2) 2011
Chicago & New Orleans 2013
Hampton, Raleigh, Boston 2016
Baltimore 2020
Louisville 2022
Philadelphia & Baltimore 2024
PJ need to open with this at Bonnaroo. It would be amazing.
Thanks for that, you really made me feel better...I wanted to believe that already just because I know not everyone has the same impeccable taste in music as I do!
Now, half of our group has decided camping is the way to go and the other half doesn't want to. So, tell me please, how much of a pain in the ass is it going to be to come and go everyday? Is the traffic going to be brutal in the mornings and at the end of the festivities every night? I'm guessing 80,000 people won't all be camping
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
You need to worry about the cheapest ticket level selling out. Otherwise, you're golden for a while if you don't care about forking some more money over.
2004 Boston I
2006 Boston I
2008 Bonnaroo, Hartford, Mansfield I
2010 Hartford
2013 Worcester I, Worcester II, Hartford
2016 Bonnaroo, Fenway I, Fenway II
2018 Fenway I, Fenway II
2021 Sea.Hear.Now
2022 Camden
2024 MSG I, Fenway I, Fenway II
You're welcome. I don't want to just kinda rant away endlessly... it just kinda happens! I mean, it's only what will likely be the greatest weekend of the year, so it's hard not to get excited about it!
Actually, pretty well everybody there WILL be camping. The majority of the people there will just have their non-RV vehicles and tents, what not, sprawled over about 500 of the 700 acres there. The numbers might scare people. My roommate was there in '03 with a couple of the bands, just helping out backstage, and she said she was glad that she didn't have to deal with the endless sea of people. I guess it's a matter of where your comfort zone lies. She grew up in Vancouver, whereas I grew up in a town of 5,000 people, yet, I didn't mind the numbers at all last year. OK so, as far as entering and leaving the main grounds (Centeroo), it's never a big deal really. The longest wait I experienced last year was during the first night (Thurs.) when a lot of people were showing up, and leaving their campsites to check shit out for the first time, and there was probably a 20 minute lineup. Eventually everyone's just kinda scattered everywhere, and for the rest of the weekend it was what seemed like a five minute (or less) wait each time passing through the "gates". You're with your friends anyhow, so really it's still better than waiting for the D-Train alongside a bunch of people who'd rather put a gun to their heads than go off to work/what not. The "searches" there (this is under that big yellow arch which you'll see in the photos) are very lackluster. The first day I was reluctant to bring my bag of 'herbal remedies', fearing "security" would take it away (or worse). Turns out some people even had rather elaborate bongs everywhere inside (ok, maybe i'm exaggerating somewhat here, but there was certainly more than just rolling papers in action). They might pat a pocket or two, inspect your bag briefly. Their biggest concern - and understandably so - is, as Hatfield mentioned, glass. Don't bring any glass with you in your vehicle. Anyhoo. So, when leaving the main grounds, you don't even brake pace. The only issue with getting around that you might have is if you're camped on the outskirts of the 'campground', making for a 40-or-so minute walk. That's worst case scenario. Unlike at the Gorge, once you're at Bonnaroo, you get a bracelet and you're free to roam. You don't need a day pass/ticket for each time you leave the campsite and enter the grounds. There are lineups for the "showers" (troughs really). Alternately, there are spots where you can pay... what was it, $5 for a hot, private shower. The shithouse lineups can be long at times. Actually, I never really waited more than five minutes to use one, and usually it's about a minute. The only other time that the high number of people is a problem is (besides getting in on the first day I suppose) say when the headliner of each night finishes, and you're trying to go to the washroom/meet up peeps/get to another stage. That can be chaotic for a half hour. OTHERWISE though, it's really not a big deal. Again, everyone's generally quite evenly dispersed throughout the place.
As for tickets selling out, I wouldn't panic for some time. And if they DO sell out, there's always a crapload on ebay.
Otherwise, just be sure to bring arseloads of water.
thanks!
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
That's great! Always has been one of my favourites, come to think of it. It turns out he's playing the "What Stage" - same as PJ - which is pretty wild. Normally the comedians just play in the comedy tent.
09/19/05, 05/09/06, 05/10/06
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
this should be an insane concert.
Get those credit cards ready!
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New Orleans 1995
Fort Lauderdale 1996
Atlanta & Birmingham 1998
New Orleans 2000
Tampa 2003
Kissimmee 2004
New York City (x 2) 2008
East Troy (x 2) 2011
Chicago & New Orleans 2013
Hampton, Raleigh, Boston 2016
Baltimore 2020
Louisville 2022
Philadelphia & Baltimore 2024
what are these credit cards that you speak of?
we are a cash only house
OK. Get those debit cards ready, too!
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New Orleans 1995
Fort Lauderdale 1996
Atlanta & Birmingham 1998
New Orleans 2000
Tampa 2003
Kissimmee 2004
New York City (x 2) 2008
East Troy (x 2) 2011
Chicago & New Orleans 2013
Hampton, Raleigh, Boston 2016
Baltimore 2020
Louisville 2022
Philadelphia & Baltimore 2024
I want to go though :(
ya...see u PJammers in Manchester
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 2011
had to get the $244...
Esther's here and she's sick?
hi Esther, now we are all going to be sick, thanks
looks like you`re in the same boat as i am... should be good anyway
09/19/05, 05/09/06, 05/10/06
Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:00 PM BONNAROO 2008 2 General Admission UPS 2nd Day Air (Domestic) $419.00 USD
Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:00 PM BONNAROO 2008 1 Parking Pass UPS 2nd Day Air (Domestic) $100.00 USD
Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:00 PM BONNAROO 2008 1 Parking Pass UPS 2nd Day Air (Domestic) $9.95 USD
the price would stay at the current level right now, 244, plus the 22.95 service charge and shipping. Most years the show has sold out, but usually not until May. But your best bet would be to buy as soon as possible if they add any more huge acts between now and then.
2004 Boston I
2006 Boston I
2008 Bonnaroo, Hartford, Mansfield I
2010 Hartford
2013 Worcester I, Worcester II, Hartford
2016 Bonnaroo, Fenway I, Fenway II
2018 Fenway I, Fenway II
2021 Sea.Hear.Now
2022 Camden
2024 MSG I, Fenway I, Fenway II
I have no idea. I was on at noon sharp and had my tix ordered by 12:02 and I had to get the $229. Must have been a really limited number.
6/19/08 - Camden 1
6/24/08 - MSG 1
8/07/08 - Newark, EV Solo
6/11/09 - Upper Darby, EV Solo
10/28/09 - Spectrum 2
10/30/09 - Spectrum 3
10/31/09 - Spectrum 4