Triangle stage?

dude, i'm young and i didnt make it. i was right at the front of cap camping one, right next to the entrance. i partied all day long and was just too tired to make it out to the stage by that time of night

The stage was located at the intersection of several paths between Car Camping 1 and 2. It was not enclosed or a separate area. There was no "security" in the conventional sense of the word; people came and went as they pleased. It really was just a little stage in the middle of the campground. You were free to bring and consume your own food and beverages. People even got a little bonfire going on at least one night. It was a great atmosphere. If they can just slightly raise the caliber of artists at these sets (no offense to last year's performers) I honestly think it could be the highlight of the festival.

It really is the perfect idea, but it is also the kind of thing that can only be done at festivals like Lockn'. Having a stage in the camprgrounds, completely unencumbered, felt really organic and pure. It almost felt like another era.

The only problem with the Triangle stage (as I mentioned in another thread) is that it located in the back-half of the camprgounds. At least 75% of the festival population would have to walk past their own campsite to get to the Triangle (assuming they were coming from the main venue). It isn't that big of a deal. A sweet-ass campground stage it awesome no matter where you put it. That being said, if you are coming from ADA or VIP, you've got to walk like 1/4 of a mile up a moderately steep hill to get there. It would be great if that magical trolley from last year suddenly showed-up . . . assuming that doesn't happen, I'm pretty sure Festie Cab is still available throughout the night.

If Bustle is at the Triangle stage (which is just speculation at this point), I will gladly sponsor a cab ride for each of you if it is an obstacle to your attendance at our social gathering.

That might be viable, although something tells me they don't want us going anywhere near that tree.

Triangle stage was awesome. We saw Phil play with his sons, Jeff Sipe Band, Hot Tuna... Good stuff. The walk isn't that bad but then again I'm only 60 so I can see how it would be tough for old folks.

OK, so I'm not that old. Just crippled...

Did they announce the acts ahead of time for this stage or were they surprise acts? The names that Mccjeff mentions were on the lineup but in different capacities.

Yeahhhhh, I actually have been meaning to ask you guys how you felt about the "surprise" element of the triangle stage.

Last year nothing was really announced in advance. However, there were artists on the official lineup who were not on the schedule, so it was basically sssumed that they would play the triangle. Other shows were acts also playing the main stage (Pegi Young) or a side-project (TXR Family Band).

During the actual festival, they sort of tried to communicate some of these shows to us. A few things were posted on Twitter shortly before they happened, but who is really on Twitter at 1:00 am during a music festival?

I like being surprised, but if they take the caliber of artists up a notch, I don't think it is in their best interest to keep the shows a secret.

Why would you need to know who is playing? Especially if they "take the caliber of artists up a notch"? Just get there as soon as feasible and you will be rewarded with a joyous sound.

I think they did do the announcements on the app but that is weak. They need to do a better job this year.

i didnt really think of that before. i bet you're right. i bet it's an early early show before the main stage stuff starts. seems really odd that they would start having conflicting shows.

[Mod note: Merged the two Triangle stage threads]