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arlenentim
Long Distance Runner
avid concert goers . Try to get to 20 or more shows a year .
Posts: 424
Post by arlenentim on Aug 20, 2014 15:34:48 GMT -5
Roo has the biggest asshat population of all the festivals next to Coachella. My reasoning is that the general population of roo is teen-twenty something's who like ALL of us at that age know everything therefore you old guys should just leave. And no it doesn't work to just ignore them because then you are told just how rude and old you are. Along with at your age shouldn't you show more manners than that.
katbur2
Dark Star
Posts: 19
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Trampled byTurtles
Number of LOCKNs attended: 1
Post by katbur2 on Aug 20, 2014 16:11:38 GMT -5
Interesting. I didn't go to my first Roo til I was 38 and have never had that experience. Haven't been to Coachella so I can't comment on that aspect. Roo has the biggest asshat population of all the festivals next to Coachella. My reasoning is that the general population of roo is teen-twenty something's who like ALL of us at that age know everything therefore you old guys should just leave. And no it doesn't work to just ignore them because then you are told just how rude and old you are. Along with at your age shouldn't you show more manners than that.
arlenentim
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Post by arlenentim on Aug 20, 2014 17:14:14 GMT -5
With 100 thousand people I don't expect for you to have the same experience as we did. As a matter of fact I'm glad you had such a positive experience. Interesting. I didn't go to my first Roo til I was 38 and have never had that experience. Haven't been to Coachella so I can't comment on that aspect. Roo has the biggest asshat population of all the festivals next to Coachella. My reasoning is that the general population of roo is teen-twenty something's who like ALL of us at that age know everything therefore you old guys should just leave. And no it doesn't work to just ignore them because then you are told just how rude and old you are. Along with at your age shouldn't you show more manners than that.
katbur2
Dark Star
Posts: 19
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Trampled byTurtles
Number of LOCKNs attended: 1
Post by katbur2 on Aug 20, 2014 23:29:25 GMT -5
I'm just sorry yours was so bad. Here's to fun at LocknWith 100 thousand people I don't expect for you to have the same experience as we did. As a matter of fact I'm glad you had such a positive experience. Interesting. I didn't go to my first Roo til I was 38 and have never had that experience. Haven't been to Coachella so I can't comment on that aspect.
lobster
The Head Chef
Proud member of The unofficial unaccountable FAQ for Lockn
Posts: 1,738
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: 49 Winchester
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by lobster on Aug 21, 2014 0:15:28 GMT -5
Roo is fun as hell when you're younger. Not saying it can't be enjoyed later in life but you have borderline ADHD to bounce back and forth between stages. Couple that with the constant schedule conflicts and it boils down to a less than optimal vacation for me.
I may sound like an old fart but I'm only 29. Felt out of place last time I was at roo (09) and was drawn to all good cause I liked the idea of side by side stages.
Then out of the blue comes lockn, in my home state no less. Very friendly people at lockn last year combined with no overlapping sets was bliss. Best time I have ever had at a festival, and I was solo.
In short: Lockn /thread
arlenentim
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Post by arlenentim on Aug 21, 2014 9:42:25 GMT -5
When we went in 08 we were in BFE. Our neighbors were ok they were kids who asked our age then informed us we should look into something different as far as camping .
Post by fffloozy on Aug 21, 2014 10:03:22 GMT -5
Agree with most posts here on Roo. I went to the first two, then bailed out. We had a good campsite the first year, but I didn't realize it until year two when my back was hurting from all the walking (and I was much younger at the time). I think the third year was the one I heard had a lot of rain and shoes and other items getting lost in ankle-deep mud. I was glad I wasn't there, even though I think I was interested in the lineup that year. If I recall correctly, the fourth year is when the lineup became questionable, and I wrote the thing off completely. I don't even bother to look at the lineup anymore.
Last Edit: Aug 21, 2014 10:11:12 GMT -5 by fffloozy
tatanka
Long Distance Runner
If I could have 1 artist play Lockn' this year it'd be Neil Young
Posts: 460
Post by tatanka on Aug 21, 2014 11:15:07 GMT -5
I went to 2 roos, I saw some great music, but I'll never go back. Definitely too many bros and bad vibes.
Post by phpsocialclub on Aug 21, 2014 19:48:11 GMT -5
I have been to both and Roo is too much for me. Too much walking, too hot, too many conflicts. Someone from my hometown died at the Roo the year I went, a Disco Biquits late night. Even with an RV and Artist's credentials, it was overwhelming.
Lock'n is way chiller, and you can see all the music without conflicts. Much older crowd that is not as spun out.
Did VIP lockn last year, came on Friday and missed all the traffic,
Doing the same thing this year.
Guess I am getting old, but the Roo is probably a one time festival for me,
Andrew
Post by twindad66 on Aug 22, 2014 22:54:33 GMT -5
I'm 48 and have I've been going to 'roo since '08. At Lockn last year I missed the amazing musical variety of 'roo. Bonnaroo is Biscuits to Merle, GWAR to Bjork. Also Bonnaroo's extensive late nite schedule and sunrise shows are legendary. I did dig Lockn's dual main stage setup, the beautiful venue and how bike friendly it was. With the right attitude both fests can be positive, life changing, musical experiences. How lucky are we to be comparing them?!
Dylan
Has a Lumpy Head
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Posts: 938
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: The Word!
Number of LOCKNs attended: 3
Post by Dylan on Aug 22, 2014 23:22:59 GMT -5
^I'm going to second all of that.
Sneake
The Answer Man
Posts: 4,122
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Shakey Graves
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by Sneake on Aug 23, 2014 10:03:06 GMT -5
see now, that's what im talkin aboutI'm 48 and have I've been going to 'roo since '08. At Lockn last year I missed the amazing musical variety of 'roo. Bonnaroo is Biscuits to Merle, GWAR to Bjork. Also Bonnaroo's extensive late nite schedule and sunrise shows are legendary. I did dig Lockn's dual main stage setup, the beautiful venue and how bike friendly it was. With the right attitude both fests can be positive, life changing, musical experiences. How lucky are we to be comparing them?!
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arlenentim
Long Distance Runner
avid concert goers . Try to get to 20 or more shows a year .
Posts: 424
Post by arlenentim on Aug 27, 2014 9:12:33 GMT -5
At our second roo did VIP and nowhere near the vibe we got in GA. But older crowd in VIP way less attitude in reference to us being there altogether.
