negativity surrounding bonnaroo

echolalia wrote:

To all worthless complainers, please don't go.

This will make way for me and my friends at the beer stand, and more importantly, it will quicken the lines to piss said beer out.

Willie Nelson, BB King, MMJ, Robert Plant (screams guest appearance) Derek Trucks (have you even listened to this guy).

Not to mention that all acts haven't been announced.

If you can't afford it financially, I understand; I've been there.

But if your complaint is lineup, stay home, donkey!

It's funny, I love using the word donkey too. So here goes... You're a fucking DONKEY!!

Isnt the purpose of a music and arts festival to introduce you to that which you normally would not check out voluntarily? There will be things, other than music, to check out when a band is playing which you may not like. I wish the negativity would cease. If more shows are announced, more shows are announced and all will be happy.

MasterFramer wrote:

Not hating here... but my income bracket makes it "not worth it". Hoping for a "value" gig or two on the west coast later in the year

I'd definately fly up there for a couple of shows

Evolution6579 wrote:

Isnt the purpose of a music and arts festival to introduce you to that which you normally would not check out voluntarily? There will be things, other than music, to check out when a band is playing which you may not like. I wish the negativity would cease. If more shows are announced, more shows are announced and all will be happy.

Exactly! I always end up leaving Bonnaroo with at least 3 new favorite bands that I may never have even heard of.

Evolution6579 wrote:

I just wanted to say, Mrs_Vedder, that i was referring to negativity in general. I did not mean to imply that YOU were being negative.

Just wanted to clear that up....

no worries...
I just dont see that much negativity, maybe I'm comparing it with the last few board meltdowns.... i.e Ames book, the DC poster sale with no heads up, etc.. I guess I've seen worse bitchin' on here the last few months than the bitching due to this annoucement...and that might be why I don't sense that much negativity.

EvilRabbit wrote:

I like traveling to see Pearl Jam. But I don't like festivals nor do I have any desire whatsoever to visit Tennessee (no offense).

I'm hoping they announce more dates. I'd love to visit Portland or Seattle again. The Gorge was well worth making a trip for.

amen...festivals are not for people truly all about seeing pearl jam....ive been to bonnaroo...i saw PJ at lolla...but seeing Pearl Jam a few times at their own shows absolutely trumps any festival PJ could play at and Im not sure how anyone could argue that quite honestly...i guess thats my personal preference but id rather sit upper deck in an arena and see my band play a full kick ass set to fans who are there to see PEARL JAM....rather then some cluster fuck in the dead heat of summer....if you like seeing PJ outside in the summer catch them at the gorge or catch them at an amp....im not even in the west or midwest but alpine valley/gorge/or any other PJ show would be better...im bummed they aren't doing a regular tour....even if its a mini-tour....hell, im in europe until aug so i wouldnt see them in the states anyway but there is no comparison to following PJ for a week (many of you lucky bastards have done longer then that) and getting to see PEARL JAM exclusively rock out...none of this shortened mainstream festival shit....and I know im bitching...so what....they are better when they do their own tour so hopefully that will happen sometime within the year and im sure it will...i guess we have to be patient...but im still not a fan of the this festival trend.

mensane wrote:

i have bumbershoot and sasquatch for that....driving distance

Ditto. And I like quite a few of the bands playing... and I could do a hotel... but no. I hope everyone that goes enjoys themselves, though! Here's hoping for a hometown show.

mensane, I met you at Bridge. "It's not MEN-SANE, it's me-insane!" Hee.

~peace~

Rossum20 wrote:

amen...festivals are not for people truly all about seeing pearl jam....ive been to bonnaroo...i saw PJ at lolla...but seeing Pearl Jam a few times at their own shows absolutely trumps any festival PJ could play at and Im not sure how anyone could argue that quite honestly...i guess thats my personal preference but id rather sit upper deck in an arena and see my band play a full kick ass set to fans who are there to see PEARL JAM....rather then some cluster fuck in the dead heat of summer....if you like seeing PJ outside in the summer catch them at the gorge or catch them at an amp....im not even in the west or midwest but alpine valley/gorge/or any other PJ show would be better...im bummed they aren't doing a regular tour....even if its a mini-tour....hell, im in europe until aug so i wouldnt see them in the states anyway but there is no comparison to following PJ for a week (many of you lucky bastards have done longer then that) and getting to see PEARL JAM exclusively rock out...none of this shortened mainstream festival shit....and I know im bitching...so what....they are better when they do their own tour so hopefully that will happen sometime within the year and im sure it will...i guess we have to be patient...but im still not a fan of the this festival trend.

It's funny how mis-informed people are about Bonnaroo. This may very well end up being one

of PJ's most spectacular shows EVER!!! It's not like a regular festival. Headliners don't have time

constraints!! They may very well play up to FOUR hours!! A real possibility. I think that's a big

part of why they choose to make this festival their ONE show for the year. You heard me right,

they wont be playing anywhere else. You may get the odd warm up show or special

appearance, but there certainly will not be a tour this summer. And that's straight from Jeff

Aments mouth. I am glad all the whiners and complainers won't be there. More fun for me,

and a better chance to get FRONT ROW Mikes side

Brandon10, what does "looking forward to a busy year" mean to you? Busy doing what? Their taxes? Playing golf? Just asking...

people are negative beccause they want to see pearl jam at their own shows. They would rather see the whole tour announced at once so that they dont spend a lot more money on a festival/camping as opposed to an own show.