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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,499
    been to a few in my day. Last one i was at was Made in America 10 years ago w/ NIN & QoSTA headlining the "rock" side of it.

    Firefly was decent the first and only year I went to it. Unfortunately the past few years the lineups have gotten worse for Firefly and MIA.
    As well been to Ozzfest as well as a few radio festivals back in the late 90's/early 00's.

    Virgin Music Festival in Baltimore was really good I thought. Went the first year they had that in '06. Might be my fav. RHCP, The Who, Gnarls Barkley, Wolfmother, Raconteurs, Flaming Lips,The Kilelrs and more played that one.

    This one was pretty cool also. Only saw half the lineup though (I do remember definitely seeing Deftones and Live) as well as this performance. Rolling Rock Town Fair in '01 headlined by STP

    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,837
    My first festival was the US Festival in 1983.  Since then, I have been to Lollapalooza, FYF, Cal Jam, Pitchfork, Coachella, Cruel World, Just Like Heaven and Ohana, just to name a few.

    Gone are the days when I could handle a three-day festival!


  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,499
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    My first festival was the US Festival in 1983.  Since then, I have been to Lollapalooza, FYF, Cal Jam, Pitchfork, Coachella, Cruel World, Just Like Heaven and Ohana, just to name a few.

    Gone are the days when I could handle a three-day festival!


    :lol:


    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,837
    eeriepadave said:
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    My first festival was the US Festival in 1983.  Since then, I have been to Lollapalooza, FYF, Cal Jam, Pitchfork, Coachella, Cruel World, Just Like Heaven and Ohana, just to name a few.

    Gone are the days when I could handle a three-day festival!


    :lol:


    We can always count on a Simpsons clip to add credibility to any assertion!
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    I went to WOMAD in San Francisco in 1993 with my now-husband. We stood there for most of the day, three or four back from the rail. We're too old and cranky to do that anymore, LOL.

    We've gone to Ohana every year (except last year, when we literally were mid-move) -- we get VIP tickets now, because it's less crowded and we can find a place to sit. Had to cancel Innings Fest due to COVID and SHN thanks to job demands, but we're hoping to get to Innings Fest next year, fingers crossed.
    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,925
    When I was younger I wished we'd get the multiday festivals they had in Europe and Australia.  Then we got them, and I'm like, why can't all the bands I want to see play on the same day.

    My favourite festivals I ever went too were Lolla '92 and Ozzfest '99.   Only festivals I've been do over the last 10ish years were festivals PJ happened to play on.. so I think i've aged out of festivals.  would rather see my favourite bands headline their own gigs.
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,641
    tempo_n_groove said:
    ACl in Austin is VERY well put together.

    Governor's Ball here in NYC is OK.  Been twice and enjoyed it just didn't like the overlaps of showsa on opposite sides of the venue.

    Sea Hear Now I really like.  I can set up a half mile away at night and hear the headliners and have my feet in the sand.  Multiple stages so that's great.
    I agree. Went to ACL in ‘09 and it was really well done for how big it is. Ohana is the best one I’ve been to, but can’t say I’ve been to very many. My biggest concert regret is not going to Lollapalooza ‘92 at Alpine Valley. 
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,283
    Ohana was great due to a smaller crowd.  Staying across the street was nice too and the location is nice.  

    Ride Festival in Telluride was fantastic.  Very chill crowd and atmosphere.  Only did the one day unfortunately.  Loved the drive in with all of the mountain views and rivers.  

    Didn't like See Hear Now's setup.

    ACL 2012 was fun.  Only beef was I think the lawn got muddy in parts and made it tough to walk back and forth.  I did get pissed that they sold weekend 2 merch at weekend 1.  I'm so glad to be over the merch scene.   Got to see Chvrches at the midnight shows which was a blast.  Was cool to see Lorde and Lana Del Rey, along with the rock stuff like Pearl Jam and Interpol.  

    I can't recall any other festivals.  I think I've had tickets to some but never went (Louisville, Werchter).  




  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    Austin City Limits is the best fest I’ve ever been to. 
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,729
    bootlegger10 said:
    Ohana was great due to a smaller crowd.  Staying across the street was nice too and the location is nice.  

    Ride Festival in Telluride was fantastic.  Very chill crowd and atmosphere.  Only did the one day unfortunately.  Loved the drive in with all of the mountain views and rivers.  

    Didn't like See Hear Now's setup.

    ACL 2012 was fun.  Only beef was I think the lawn got muddy in parts and made it tough to walk back and forth.  I did get pissed that they sold weekend 2 merch at weekend 1.  I'm so glad to be over the merch scene.   Got to see Chvrches at the midnight shows which was a blast.  Was cool to see Lorde and Lana Del Rey, along with the rock stuff like Pearl Jam and Interpol.  

    I can't recall any other festivals.  I think I've had tickets to some but never went (Louisville, Werchter).  




    ACl was 14 not 12 when they sold both weeks merch?  14 I thought Chvurches and Delray played also?  12 I heard about the rains and how it was treacherous.

    So the reason I enjoy Sea Hear Now is I have zero desire to get up close and you don't have to as the sound travels.

    For Foo Fighters this year I plan on being under the Jellyfish again and enjoying the band.
  • DE4173
    DE4173 Posts: 3,161

    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,079
    People seem to think PJ is a possibility but I'm not buying it.  Hoping for MMJ at least.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,563
    a teeny one.

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    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,512
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    My first festival was the US Festival in 1983. 



    I was in vegas...not all that far away but didn't go. I just remember hearing stories of the metalheads harassing the Police fans. OZZY, OZZY, OZZY!!!!!! :lol:
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • DE4173
    DE4173 Posts: 3,161

    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,079
    I’ll go for a day for Sturgill. My 16yo loves the lineup. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • pjl44
    pjl44 Posts: 10,608
    Man these big festivals just seem completely interchangeable at this point 
  • Of The Aggie
    Of The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,551
    Wow...I know Blink-182, Norah Jones and Santigold and that's it! 
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,016
    I went to a bunch of festivals between 2008 and 2017 and then got old and lazy (and the lineups kinda suck now too) lol
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • drakeheuer14
    drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,623


    Bye bye Midtown. Never went. Shaky Knees rules Atlanta alone now
    Pittsburgh 2013
    Cincinnati 2014
    Greenville 2016
    (Raleigh 2016)
    Columbia 2016

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