legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79557 posts
Mon Jun-06-22 07:26 AM
4. "🔥 🔥 🔥 THAT FYRE!!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 " In response to Reply # 0
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
5. "shit I thought it was just me" In response to Reply # 0
the whole time I'm thinking maybe I'm too old for festivals 'cause this some bullshit. The crew I went with pre-ordered their VIP Silver tickets. By the time I tried to pay for one they were sold out so I had to get GA.
Glad I got GA lol. That shit was not worth $700. And I was able to finesse my way in VIP anyway.
I don't know about an apology, but I ain't gonna be in a rush to spend money on another one.
10. "Mary was the finest female in there " In response to Reply # 9 Mon Jun-06-22 05:47 PM by bentagain
She looked amazing Not just sexy, but happy, living her best life I was happy for her Yes, she was good...but...again Not my first picnic
Usually the headliner is preceded by a Roots set, and then the headliner's classic album rocking with the band
...we got a few minutes of the roots and a few songs off of my life...
... maybe 45 minutes... Jaz struggle set F'd up mic mixtape 20 minutes of Bilal w/Glasper 15 minutes of Alex Isley That was all I saw in the 10hours I was there.
13. "Festivals in general seem to be struggling these days." In response to Reply # 0 Tue Jun-07-22 12:42 PM by Ryan M
I'm not sure what the actual cause of all of it is - but it's a very common refrain: these one or two day pop up festivals simply aren't worth it.
I didn't go to the picnic but I did watch some online - and what was clear was the scheduling was really bad. I mean, The Roots and Mary did about an hour total which is super disappointing if you paid the money for a co-headlining type set. I saw a lot of people complaining about sound - which has been SUCH a huge issue that I can't believe we're still dealing with in 2022. (And hell, not to mention that there was a ton of talk about huge lines for food, etc)
I went to Smokin Grooves and Once Upon A Time in LA here in LA - and both had serious issues. Once Upon a Time had an absolute SHITSHOW of an entrance process and INSANELY long lines for food/drinks/merch. That really shouldn't ever happen. Oh, and then Drakeo was murdered because the security was beyond shit - causing Snoop, 50 Cent, and YG to not perform. Understandable, of course - but absolutely preventable issues.
Smokin Grooves had the absolute WORST sound on the main stage I've heard at one of these festivals in many years. Hell, it was easier and better to watch the show from BEHIND the stage and check it out on the monitors than it was to watch the show from where you were supposed to. They corrected the issues of the lines - that part was great - but sound HAS to be a priority at these things. Then Erykah Badu's headlining set got cut off because of curfew - which, again, TOTALLY preventable.
I'm not sure if it's labor force or what, but I just have a hard time thinking these festivals are worthwhile - even if it is an opportunity to see so many artists in such a short amount of time. These are pop up events at the end of the day - and when you bring in ALL these vendors...things are bound to be messy.
19. "these festivals" In response to Reply # 0 Wed Jun-08-22 09:39 AM by Crash Bandacoot
are on notice with me, tremendous money grabs with crammed sets. they can be great but, you can get a hodge podge of stuff and festivals are often times overcrowded. i would rather see my favorite artists in a more intimate setting. just got tix to the newport jazz festival, the most money on a festival that i've ever spent. hopefully it doesn't disappoint because the lineup is so awesome, i couldn't resist.
Tiger Woods Member since Feb 15th 2004 18385 posts
Wed Jun-08-22 10:40 AM
20. "Newport will be good" In response to Reply # 19
Most of the festivals that have been around a long time that are widely known - Newport , Coachella , Lola, Bonnaroo , ACL - are still in existence for a reason. They’re massive well oiled machines. You’ll enjoy yourself.
It’s the newer festivals that are always changing venues and are ambiguous about details on their websites that let you down