2016 attendance

mccjeff Merry Prankster Look, a squirrel! Posts: 7,848 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something	2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 17:13:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccjeff on Aug 15, 2016 17:13:42 GMT -5 So how much bigger do you think it will be this year or do you think all the hippies are staying away?
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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 18:32:12 GMT -5 suebhunny likes this

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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 18:32:12 GMT -5

Can't speak for anyone else but I was on the fence. Price increase, absolutely no consideration what so ever for losing a day last year and enduring the cluster the storm caused (shoulda gotten us loyal Locksters at least $100 off this year), none of the bands (except TTB) we've come to consider Interlocken "staples", a pretty weak line-up over all (ween a headliner? Really, ween? Please.), not starting music until late Thursday, etc.,etc. The date change I understand, except they should have moved it to late Sept. early Oct. to get us out of the summer heat/humidity. Pete and Dave are going to have to work really, really hard to get me back next year. I believe all these things will decrease over-all attendance.

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Flufhead Old Head Posts: 1,085	2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 19:10:18 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Flufhead on Aug 15, 2016 19:10:18 GMT -5 Anecdotal: I've heard from phans they are going to Lockn for the first time. I don't know about all weekend, but I feel there will be single day records broken.

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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 19:48:28 GMT -5 thebigz and odysseus like this

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Post by VoodooChile on Aug 15, 2016 19:48:28 GMT -5

Aug 15, 2016 18:32:12 GMT -5 criticalbill said:

Can't speak for anyone else but I was on the fence. Price increase, absolutely no consideration what so ever for losing a day last year and enduring the cluster the storm caused (shoulda gotten us loyal Locksters at least $100 off this year), none of the bands (except TTB) we've come to consider Interlocken "staples", a pretty weak line-up over all (ween a headliner? Really, ween? Please.), not starting music until late Thursday, etc.,etc. The date change I understand, except they should have moved it to late Sept. early Oct. to get us out of the summer heat/humidity. Pete and Dave are going to have to work really, really hard to get me back next year. I believe all these things will decrease over-all attendance.

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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 20:02:32 GMT -5 The Other One likes this

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Post by docbrown on Aug 15, 2016 20:02:32 GMT -5

I think bill is right.i was on the fence and now that I hear there is no music til Thursday night I am disappointed .i guess this means they expect the same long lines to get in.oh well there is always yoga and beer.

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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 20:55:57 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 20:55:57 GMT -5

I expect it to be pretty similar to last year, but more people if I had to guess one way or the other, definitely not less. Lots of new people coming for Phish, some not coming for the same reason, hopefully it will pretty much balance out.

For me personally, I was already planning on not going this year if they had a similar lineup to years past. I know there are a lot of people who want to see the same acts every year, but I'm not one.

I don't really understand why anyone who doesn't love Phish or at least like them a lot would even be going this year. It's much too expensive of a fest to go if you don't even like the band that's double-headlining and the rest of the lineup doesn't really justify it outside of them.

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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 20:56:08 GMT -5 thebigz and odysseus like this

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Post by theevilbaconmaster on Aug 15, 2016 20:56:08 GMT -5

Aug 15, 2016 18:32:12 GMT -5 criticalbill said:

A pretty weak line-up over all (ween a headliner? Really, ween? Please.),

I was upset at first about the lineup, no cheese, panic or warren, but everyone else on there makes up for it.... Phil, TTB, CRB, plus the stellar undercard..... You're crazy Bill...

And Ween absolutely deserves a headliner spot, not even that I'm a huge fan but they are amazing live.... you'll eat those words....

As for the rest of it, Phish will bring the big crowd, especially being their only festival spot of 2016, The phish phans will be fun to play with too, excited for the vibe those crazy cultists bring....

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The Other One Cowboy Neal Posts: 12,121 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer Number of LOCKNs attended: 7	2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 21:18:47 GMT -5 buddy74 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Other One on Aug 15, 2016 21:18:47 GMT -5 Aug 15, 2016 20:55:57 GMT -5 @stoutmonster said: I don't really understand why anyone who doesn't love Phish or at least like them a lot would even be going this year. Because Lockn...
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The Other One Cowboy Neal Posts: 12,121 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer Number of LOCKNs attended: 7	2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 21:22:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Other One on Aug 15, 2016 21:22:38 GMT -5 You'll be able to hear crickets chirping in the VIP areas, great news for the bearers... Edit: All of the expensive Wintergreen packages are sold out but one. Probably be the largest crowds since Watkins Glen.
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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 21:23:07 GMT -5

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Aug 15, 2016 20:56:08 GMT -5 theevilbaconmaster said:

Aug 15, 2016 18:32:12 GMT -5 criticalbill said:

A pretty weak line-up over all (ween a headliner? Really, ween? Please.),

I was upset at first about the lineup, no cheese, panic or warren, but everyone else on there makes up for it.... Phil, TTB, CRB, plus the stellar undercard..... You're crazy Bill...

And Ween absolutely deserves a headliner spot, not even that I'm a huge fan but they are amazing live.... you'll eat those words....

We'll have to agree to disagree.

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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 21:25:24 GMT -5

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Aug 15, 2016 20:55:57 GMT -5 @stoutmonster said:

I expect it to be pretty similar to last year, but more people if I had to guess one way or the other, definitely not less. Lots of new people coming for Phish, some not coming for the same reason, hopefully it will pretty much balance out.

For me personally, I was already planning on not going this year if they had a similar lineup to years past. I know there are a lot of people who want to see the same acts every year, but I'm not one.

I don't really understand why anyone who doesn't love Phish or at least like them a lot would even be going this year. It's much too expensive of a fest to go if you don't even like the band that's double-headlining and the rest of the lineup doesn't really justify it outside of them.

I like phish, but I certainly understand why many do not. This year I'm going just because it's a large music festival practically in my back yard, I've never seen phish, pretty good late night sets, and I have a lot of friends going. In years past I went for the bad ass music.

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Post by suebhunny on Aug 15, 2016 21:28:52 GMT -5

Aug 15, 2016 18:32:12 GMT -5 criticalbill said:

Can't speak for anyone else but I was on the fence. Price increase, absolutely no consideration what so ever for losing a day last year and enduring the cluster the storm caused (shoulda gotten us loyal Locksters at least $100 off this year), none of the bands (except TTB) we've come to consider Interlocken "staples", a pretty weak line-up over all (ween a headliner? Really, ween? Please.), not starting music until late Thursday, etc.,etc. The date change I understand, except they should have moved it to late Sept. early Oct. to get us out of the summer heat/humidity. Pete and Dave are going to have to work really, really hard to get me back next year. I believe all these things will decrease over-all attendance.

This is a very big day. Bill and I are in total agreement. :-)

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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 21:29:19 GMT -5

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Post by livefreeordie on Aug 15, 2016 21:29:19 GMT -5

I wouldn't even have heard about LOCKN if it weren't for Ween. I've seen them live many times over the last 20 years and.. WOW. (I also dig the Phish, MMJ and JRAD.) Ween and Phish are going to bring big crowds is my prediction.

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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 21:30:34 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by dizzle on Aug 15, 2016 21:30:34 GMT -5

Aug 15, 2016 20:56:08 GMT -5 theevilbaconmaster said:

Aug 15, 2016 18:32:12 GMT -5 criticalbill said:

A pretty weak line-up over all (ween a headliner? Really, ween? Please.),

I was upset at first about the lineup, no cheese, panic or warren, but everyone else on there makes up for it.... Phil, TTB, CRB, plus the stellar undercard..... You're crazy Bill...

And Ween absolutely deserves a headliner spot, not even that I'm a huge fan but they are amazing live.... you'll eat those words....

As for the rest of it, Phish will bring the big crowd, especially being their only festival spot of 2016, The phish phans will be fun to play with too, excited for the vibe those crazy cultists bring....

They will not necessarily eat those words. Saw them live & within 3 minutes walked to another stage. Mind you, I was in a sensitive state & he immediately went for the megaphone. I couldn't handle the megaphone, had to get away. Lol I'm still giving them another go & seeing if it was just situational, but me thinks it's just a case of different strokes for different folks.

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Post by wizard1 on Aug 15, 2016 21:46:11 GMT -5

never listened to ween, but watched a video of one of their recent shows and it sounds like they will be bringing some rock and energy, very excited to see them live. I also think the crowds will be as big or bigger than in years past

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Aug 15, 2016 21:28:52 GMT -5 suebhunny said:

Aug 15, 2016 18:32:12 GMT -5 criticalbill said:

Can't speak for anyone else but I was on the fence. Price increase, absolutely no consideration what so ever for losing a day last year and enduring the cluster the storm caused (shoulda gotten us loyal Locksters at least $100 off this year), none of the bands (except TTB) we've come to consider Interlocken "staples", a pretty weak line-up over all (ween a headliner? Really, ween? Please.), not starting music until late Thursday, etc.,etc. The date change I understand, except they should have moved it to late Sept. early Oct. to get us out of the summer heat/humidity. Pete and Dave are going to have to work really, really hard to get me back next year. I believe all these things will decrease over-all attendance.

This is a very big day. Bill and I are in total agreement. :-)

I think this is the second time, actually.

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Post by dool on Aug 15, 2016 21:53:50 GMT -5

This will be my 4th year at Lockn' and I am just as excited as the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. Jamband music festivals are about really digging the music you like, but also exploring those you have not given a chance. Many bands I love today are bands I had never heard of before Bonnaroo 07, Allgood 08 & 09, and the Lockns. I had seen Mule once before late night Bonnaroo 07, boy did that one change my life. I look forward to Ween, MMJ, and some others I have never seen. I bet they will be fun, but they do not have to come out of Lockn being my favorite. Just my opinion.
And also I think it will be a large crowd this year, possibly the largest yet. Forgot the thread name for a minute:)

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mccjeff Merry Prankster Look, a squirrel! Posts: 7,848 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something	2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 22:19:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccjeff on Aug 15, 2016 22:19:14 GMT -5 I think much much bigger.
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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 22:22:56 GMT -5

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Post by wizard1 on Aug 15, 2016 22:22:56 GMT -5

Aug 15, 2016 21:53:50 GMT -5 dool said:

This will be my 4th year at Lockn' and I am just as excited as the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. Jamband music festivals are about really digging the music you like, but also exploring those you have not given a chance. Many bands I love today are bands I had never heard of before Bonnaroo 07, Allgood 08 & 09, and the Lockns. I had seen Mule once before late night Bonnaroo 07, boy did that one change my life. I look forward to Ween, MMJ, and some others I have never seen. I bet they will be fun, but they do not have to come out of Lockn being my favorite. Just my opinion.
And also I think it will be a large crowd this year, possibly the largest yet. Forgot the thread name for a minute:)

Mule 07 Bonnaroo was absolutely amazing. Check out the Tuscaloosa show from earlier in the year, also incredible. That and bonnaroo were my first two Mule shows I think, was front row for that Bonnaroo one though, got way too drunk as an 18 year old but kept myself together for the whole thing.

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2016 attendance Aug 15, 2016 23:09:50 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Aug 15, 2016 23:09:50 GMT -5

My guess is for every old dude you lose you add at least one young 'un. It will balance, maybe increase. But I bet VIP is down and GA is up. That may also translate to lower sales for the vendors.

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2016 attendance Aug 16, 2016 5:43:25 GMT -5 via mobile

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Aug 15, 2016 21:30:34 GMT -5 dizzle said:

Aug 15, 2016 20:56:08 GMT -5 theevilbaconmaster said:

I was upset at first about the lineup, no cheese, panic or warren, but everyone else on there makes up for it.... Phil, TTB, CRB, plus the stellar undercard..... You're crazy Bill...

And Ween absolutely deserves a headliner spot, not even that I'm a huge fan but they are amazing live.... you'll eat those words....

As for the rest of it, Phish will bring the big crowd, especially being their only festival spot of 2016, The phish phans will be fun to play with too, excited for the vibe those crazy cultists bring....

They will not necessarily eat those words. Saw them live & within 3 minutes walked to another stage. Mind you, I was in a sensitive state & he immediately went for the megaphone. I couldn't handle the megaphone, had to get away. Lol I'm still giving them another go & seeing if it was just situational, but me thinks it's just a case of different strokes for different folks.

3 minutes eh? Well hey, at least you have them a fair shot!

I think it's fine that Ween is a headliner, but don't think they really need two sets. I think Lockn missed out on a bit of an opportunity with that scheduling as well. I personally know several people who just want to go see Phish and Ween. Since they can see both on Friday they're just going that day. If Ween would've only been playing Thursday then they would've definitely bought 4-day passes. The potential for collaboration between the two would've still been there.

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2016 attendance Aug 16, 2016 7:33:17 GMT -5

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Aug 15, 2016 23:09:50 GMT -5 smosey wales said:

My guess is for every old dude you lose you add at least one young 'un. It will balance, maybe increase. But I bet VIP is down and GA is up. That may also translate to lower sales for the vendors.

I am pretty sure you are correct. I have done svip every year. I have never seen single day tickets in vip or svip. I think sales of the higher priced tickets are way down.

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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2016 7:43:21 GMT -5

Slightly higher attendance. I think this year they will nail down the longer-term viability of the festival by bringing in new folks and maintain a sustainable attendance level to put on the festival they want to put on each year. Let's not sell the two gentleman running this thing short on their self-perceived and actual roles in the music and jam scene. I think they thought of this year as a chance to bring some disparate fan bases together. When they roll out next year's schedule with Dead & Co., Panic along with a few twists (like a Ween) they'll have the attention of a broader audience in my opinion. I think they want it to be marquee and you aren't going to achieve that by booking the same bands every year.

Not trying to over-analyze the strategy, but I don't think these folks think in one year increments.

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