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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Here's the thing on June 05, 2012, 06:47:19 pm
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Jack White and who else? Guided By Voices?
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so i'm seeing Sept 8 as the date... a lot. but no one has a source. everyone just seems to know/agree on 9/08. is it some sort of "worse kept secret" situation here?
haven't seen about JW headlining. can't say that White is a big draw for me, but i'll be there regardless. freefest is always one of my summer highlights. they could switch to an all-polka format and i'd still be there. i'd spend less time at the main stage, but i'd still be there ;D
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beach house?
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Is it bad that I would actually be excited about an all polka day at Merriweather?
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Jack White and who else? Guided By Voices?
Jack White will be in the UK on 9/8. Just sayin'.
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FUN.
Gotye
Avicii headlines
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I've missed free-fest every year because of weddings I could not get out of. A month ago, my sister announced she's getting married the weekend of September 8-9th in Las Vegas.
I'd say that's concrete proof V-fest is that weekend... if there is one.
Let the planning begin.
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FUN.
Gotye
Avicii headlines
oh please gawd no. that would make me skip it. i'd much rather have polka than that.
Is it bad that I would actually be excited about an all polka day at Merriweather?
i can't hate - i'm half slavic, so i'm genetically predisposed to the 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3...
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I have to skip it if it's on the 8th.
Mission of Burma day!
Unless I could find someone willing to leave early enough to do both.
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FUN.
Gotye
Avicii headlines
oh please gawd no. that would make me skip it. i'd much rather have polka than that.
Gotchya is already playing MPP on 9/30
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My one request.....AT THE DRIVE-IN
they are teasing "exciting news". Tweeting things like "Stay tuned for Transmissions"
Fingers crossed for Free Fest!
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My one request......a pair of tickets!
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My one request.....AT THE DRIVE-IN
they are teasing "exciting news". Tweeting things like "Stay tuned for Transmissions"
Fingers crossed for Free Fest!
Seriously!? I missed that tweet...
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Okay, so no Jack White, I guess. How about the Flaming Lips? Have they played a Freefest before?
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How about the Flaming Lips? Have they played a Freefest before?
they played the first Virgin Fest, at Pimlico. their last show in the area was at MPP - i wanna say 3 years ago? would be a solid headliner, IMO.
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tool, if possible
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Okay, so no Jack White, I guess. How about the Flaming Lips? Have they played a Freefest before?
Sounds like you might enjoy the Firefly music festival. I am guessing no band playing that festival would be allowed to play free fest.
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Flaming Lips at festivals take way too long to set up. Saw them in a park in Chicago in 2003 and they played a full set then, but only played 5 songs at Coachella. Maybe they're a little more timely now since it seems like they only play festivals and the occassional one off show now...
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Flaming Lips at festivals take way too long to set up. Saw them in a park in Chicago in 2003 and they played a full set then
I saw them there too! Cubs Care Park next to the New City YMCA next to the still standing Cabrini Green near Division and Halsted! That was pretty sweet, that was the third time in one month I saw the Lips.
Not real keen on seeing them again, unless they play tons of Soft Bulletin.
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Awww, come on! Not even a hint? A tease??
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Have they confirmed a date? Or did I make that up.... I knot they confirmed that there WILL be a Freefest. When did they announce last year?
I sincerely hope I don't have to go through fucking Facebook like last year. That was such a pain in the dick.
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that gay ocean guy. can hear it in the conch shell from here.
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I am begining to think there won't be a virgin fest this year. Last year the announcement with the line-up was made on July 13th. The second wednesday in July. It is the third wednesday in July and still no announcement. Maybe the Firefly festival took all the bands that would have played. But as it is a free fest and sponsors want their name out there why such a delay in any sort of announcement?
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it has already been confirmed by the baltimore sun that there will be one and that it will be at merriweather again
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What's going on with VirginFest 2012?!
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It was held in my backyard last weekend, Daft Punk headlined... Did you not see the announcement?
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it has already been confirmed by the baltimore sun that there will be one and that it will be at merriweather again
By Wesley Case, The Baltimore Sun
11:40 a.m. EDT, July 6, 2012
Details are scarce (actually, make that non-existent), but it's been confirmed to Midnight Sun that the Virgin Mobile FreeFest will return for its seventh year, according to spokeswoman Audrey Fix Schaefer.
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At this point it looks like it'll be in October. Fine by me; cooler weather.
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At this point it looks like it'll be in October. Fine by me; cooler weather.
But I just bought my old-skool early 90s NBA jersey for the festival!
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I still think this isn't happening. Last year their were articles i the post and sun predicting who would be playing. the date was out in march and the line-up announced july 13th.
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You're free to think as you wish, but your reasons seem kind of retarded.
I still think this isn't happening. Last year their were articles i the post and sun predicting who would be playing. the date was out in march and the line-up announced july 13th.
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you all doubt me every year
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can new order play freefest? ;D
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you all doubt me every year
:D
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you all doubt me every year
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New Order would be fucking TITS!
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you all doubt me every year
let the record show that i, for one, have not doubted you in this regard. please keep this in mind when doling out free VIP passes ;D
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Sleigh Bells please!
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you all doubt me every year
let the record show that i, for one, have not doubted you in this regard. please keep this in mind when doling out free VIP passes ;D
Hey, turn this way - I think there's something on your nose....
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-gurus/post/virgin-mobile-freefest-lineup-predictions-part-2/2012/08/01/gJQA8B0UPX_blog.html
More guesses of the lineup.
If it's the 22nd, I can see The Killers, Jack White, and Miike Snow as possibilities. I'd love to see Nicole Atkins added, but I doubt she's doing any more non-local shows for this record. And maybe Beck. When's the last time he's played the DC area?
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I'm hoping for Sept 8th, you hear me Sethy??? Not the 22nd but Sept 8
;D
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Please no Girl Talk
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i've never been . . . but i used to hate merriweather but now i like merriweather and it is a nice scenic ride from my home. harpers ferry is always a bonus. i could see myself going this year if the line up was cool. like dead milkmen cool. like they fucking rocked out u street cool and deserve to destroy the minds of those to witness such a spectacle, at the v fest.
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Jack White and who else? Guided By Voices?
Snoop Lion
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October 6th!
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Virgin Mobile Freefest...presented by LG Mobile
head explodes
(also same day as the Fells Point Fun Festival in Baltimore)
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http://virginmobilelive.com/rules/freefest-announcement-rules/
Who do you think is playing Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2012
Official Rules
No Purchase Required to Enter or Win
Via the twitter
Virgin Mobile Live @virginmlive
GUESS OUR LINE-UP! Follow & tag @virginmlive, w/ ur #BandName guess + #FreeFest for a chance to announce a band! Rules http://wervirg.in/T4LzGD
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that date kinda of knocks New Order out from appearing not sure who they go coast to coast on this one... BUT Seth is the man
FRIDAY 05 OCTOBER 2012
New Order
Fox Theater
Oakland, CA, US
SUNDAY 07 OCTOBER 2012
New Order
The Greek Theatre
Los Angeles, CA, US
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All right! We have a date and a venue.
Now let's start making educated guesses based on touring schedules around 10/6.
JACK WHITE: Possible. In NY on 9/30 and Texas on 10/13.
M83: Strongly possible. In NY on 10/3 and Charlotte on 10/7.
ALABAMA SHAKES: Possible. In Boston 10/5 and Louisville 10/8.
BEN FOLDS FIVE: Maybe? In Buffalo on 10/5 and Philly 10/7
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Already announced in DC that night:
Leftover Salmon (930)
Raveonettes (BC)
MuteMath (RHL)
Herman's Hermits (RHA)
Smithereens (Summerseat Farm ?!?)
David Casside (Birchmere)
Propogandhi (Ottobar)
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I can definitely see m83 playing.
I would also guess flying lotus. He is playing NY on 10/7
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Virgin Mobile Freefest...presented by LG Mobile
head explodes
(also same day as the Fells Point Fun Festival in Baltimore)
My virgin mobile phone is made by LG. Makes sense as last time I went I had Kucero Phone and it was presented by them. I believe Virgin Mobile is owned by Sprint in the US so it is not like Virgin would be sponsoring it.
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"Enjoy Shocktop and limited quantities of hotdogs."
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"Enjoy Shocktop"
That's unpossible.
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How about M Ward? he seems to be free.
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Could see The Shins coming back. They have the 5th and 6th off before playing Nashville on the 7th.
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Could see The Shins coming back. They have the 5th and 6th off before playing Nashville on the 7th.
You mean the James Mercer Band? The Shins included Marty Crandall and Jesse Sandoval.
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^ those two dudes didn't write any songs though
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Marty beat up his girlfriend.
Good riddance.
^ those two dudes didn't write any songs though
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Could see The Shins coming back. They have the 5th and 6th off before playing Nashville on the 7th.
You mean the James Mercer Band? The Shins included Marty Crandall and Jesse Sandoval.
I loved the "Shutes too narrow" album but the Shins kind of sucked when they opened for the White Stripes at MPP
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Chutes Too Narrow
Yes, their first two albums are near perfect. But live, they were always as boring as the Olympics.
Could see The Shins coming back. They have the 5th and 6th off before playing Nashville on the 7th.
You mean the James Mercer Band? The Shins included Marty Crandall and Jesse Sandoval.
I loved the "Shutes too narrow" album but the Shins kind of sucked when they opened for the White Stripes at MPP
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So is the line-up being announced tomorrow? On their Twitter feed it says today is that last day to enter the "guess our line-up" contest... I guess they'll need a couple days to go through the entires... or they could announce the winner after they announce the line-up...
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Chutes Too Narrow
Yes, their first two albums are near perfect. But live, they were always as boring as the Olympics.
Completely disagree. While Marty (even if he did beat his women, tsk tsk) and Jesse didn't write any songs, they always had great banter with James on stage. That's in addition to their great live stuff. In fact, their live stuff completely blows away their album versions. Especially When I Goose-Step, their finest moment. Which is another reason why I can't stand Mercer anymore: he refuses to play When I Goose-Step live.
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Great banter? Are you serious? Marty was so seriously awkward with his banter that he was the one who deserved to be bitch slapped. James just seemed embarassed, like he just wanted the guy to shut up and play.
Does the drummer still have a Mexican food truck in Portland?
Chutes Too Narrow
Yes, their first two albums are near perfect. But live, they were always as boring as the Olympics.
Completely disagree. While Marty (even if he did beat his women, tsk tsk) and Jesse didn't write any songs, they always had great banter with James on stage. That's in addition to their great live stuff. In fact, their live stuff completely blows away their album versions. Especially When I Goose-Step, their finest moment. Which is another reason why I can't stand Mercer anymore: he refuses to play When I Goose-Step live.
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Shins, terrible band for terrible people.
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Great banter? Are you serious? Marty was so seriously awkward with his banter that he was the one who deserved to be bitch slapped. James just seemed embarassed, like he just wanted the guy to shut up and play.
Did you ever see the Shins, pre-firing, live?
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I saw them at Bumbershoot Festival in Seattle in September 2002 and at Bowery Ballroom in September 2003. Also saw Mercer solo as part of a Subpop showcase at Iota in Arlington, sometime I think in 2003. Was never inspired to see them after that.
Great banter? Are you serious? Marty was so seriously awkward with his banter that he was the one who deserved to be bitch slapped. James just seemed embarassed, like he just wanted the guy to shut up and play.
Did you ever see the Shins, pre-firing, live?
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Jack white was awesome at lolla, if sethy was able to get him that will be the show to see.
;D
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Jack white was awesome at lolla, if sethy was able to get him that will be the show to see.
;D
Is lolla over already? I went to it 4 times but haven't been the past 3 years.
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Jack white was awesome at lolla, if sethy was able to get him that will be the show to see.
;D
Is lolla over already? I went to it 4 times but haven't been the past 3 years.
yes, just ended on Sunday. Another great year
;D
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I was in Chicago for a wedding this weekend. I couldn't believe they evacuated all those people on Saturday. Downtown was crazy.
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I have to give them props as people got out pretty quickly without a fuss. Someone said 38 mins and all was clear. But yes downtown was a mess and as soon as rain stopped people ran for the gates tickets or not. So a lot of people enjoyed some free music sat
;D
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I watched online...some of the sets were better at Coachella but overall great show and nice to be able to watch Coachella, Newport, and Lolla online w/ a/c and dry!:)
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Lineup released this morning 915 am
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Bammy
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Bammy
No, I don't think he will be there maybe next year
;D
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Dang, all I'd really want to see is Das Racist, Jack White, ZZ Top and Alvin Risk... I hope the tickets aren't like last year where we have to go through Facebook. Should still be a fun time!
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http://virginmobilelive.com/freefest/mobile/line-up
;D
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What I meant by "Bammy", was of course "Alabama Shakes".
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Bammy
No, I don't think he will be there maybe next year
;D
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The blogosphere must be very proud of their achievemens as are those who sit behind laptops and click their mouses on stage
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Wow. Well done, Seth.
Pray I am lucky enough to get tix this year.
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text lineup:
Jack White, Skrillex, Nas, M83, Santigold, Albama Shakes, Nervo, ZZ Top, Allen Stone, Das Racist, Thomas Gold, Trampled by Turtles, Ben Folds Five, Portugal. The Man, Above & Beyond, Porter & Zedd, Penguin Prison, The Dismemberment Plan, Alvin Risk, Future Islands, Justin Jones
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Welcome to the 21st century, 20th Century Man.
The blogosphere must be very proud of their achievemens as are those who sit behind laptops and click their mouses on stage
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text lineup:
Jack White, Skrillex, Nas, M83, Santigold, Albama Shakes, Nervo, ZZ Top, Allen Stone, Das Racist, Thomas Gold, Trampled by Turtles, Ben Folds Five, Portugal. The Man, Above & Beyond, Porter & Zedd, Penguin Prison, The Dismemberment Plan, Alvin Risk, Future Islands, Justin Jones
Pretty good line-up. That kicks last years line-up azz. m83, santiogold, protugal, the man, jack white, and future islands is a prett good day. Never heard of Skrillex or nervo.
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checked out the names i didn't know....most of those appear to be DJ's or some shit....seems like the dance forest is really going to blow this year - just boring dj types, no interesting bands (like holy fuck for example)
edit: General Admission On Free Friday, August 24 at 12PM EDT on Ticketfly.com
also other than the no name dj types, pretty strong lineup i'd say
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21st century a celebration of the lame
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I like it. Jack White and Nas were enough to get me excited about this, the rest is just icing. Hum must've been busy; maybe next year.
Now to figure out how to get tickets. Anyone know if it's safe to say there will be some pre-sales(frees) like in years past? I remember seeing them, but never bothered trying as I wasn't able to go regardless, so I'm not sure well they worked for boardies anyway.
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checked out the names i didn't know....most of those appear to be DJ's or some shit....seems like the dance forest is really going to blow this year - just boring dj types, no interesting bands (like holy fuck for example)
edit: General Admission On Free Friday, August 24 at 12PM EDT on Ticketfly.com
also other than the no name dj types, pretty strong lineup i'd say
I would rather them have no name dj's and save the money for better live acts.
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Skrillex is probably free, considering he doesn't do anything on stage.
Otherwise, nice line up!
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I like it. Jack White and Nas were enough to get me excited about this, the rest is just icing. Hum must've been busy; maybe next year.
Now to figure out how to get tickets. Anyone know if it's safe to say there will be some pre-sales(frees) like in years past? I remember seeing them, but never bothered trying as I wasn't able to go regardless, so I'm not sure well they worked for boardies anyway.
Just really REALLY hoping it's not through Facebook like last year. It says follow them on Twitter for the pre-sale information, I hope it's through their website or something, I wasn't able to get tickets last year through the Facebook thing. Such a pain in the dick.
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See you guys tomorrow...I'm obviously not seeing anything better online the rest of the day.
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i'm going . . . just to see zz top.
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Sethy was on the air this morning talking about the logistics of the festival. Said at first he wanted to make a latin rock festival but only one person in a million would show up being Hutch. Also it's not a natural show for DC only if it was in Zimbabwe
;D
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Sethy was on the air this morning talking about the logistics of the festival. Said at first he wanted to make a latin rock festival but only one person in a million would show up being Hutch. Also it's not a natural show for DC only if it was in Zimbabwe
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:D
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See you guys tomorrow...I'm obviously not seeing anything better online the rest of the day.
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Agreed. This is the best gif image I have seen in a long time.
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so seth . . . how do i get a backstage pass to this thing.
i'll do anything. ;)
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http://cookingwithskrillex.tumblr.com/
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http://girlsthatlooklikeskrillex.tumblr.com/
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dalemau5 & Hillex (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FDT1TvrN4gA/T0P7R0Kq8II/AAAAAAAAALc/znfc9g9zmFY/s1600/dalemau5.jpg)
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will the Driving Rain be there with Justin Jones????
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I knew he was getting very popular, but I was still surprise to see him on top of the bill.
Best Freefest lineup yet, imo. Hopefully i can score three tickets.
will the Driving Rain be there with Justin Jones????
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If I show up late am I pretty much stuck at the back of the lawn? Wasn't sure how pavilion worked for the Freefest. Agreed, nice lineup. (And a solo Jack White show at the club the day before/after would be excellent! :))
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HUM would have been awesome!!!
I like it. Jack White and Nas were enough to get me excited about this, the rest is just icing. Hum must've been busy; maybe next year.
Now to figure out how to get tickets. Anyone know if it's safe to say there will be some pre-sales(frees) like in years past? I remember seeing them, but never bothered trying as I wasn't able to go regardless, so I'm not sure well they worked for boardies anyway.
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
I thought it said the 23rd...?
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
wml7, you dork: http://virginmobilelive.com/freefest/tickets
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Haha thought it was this week for some reason
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freaked me out.. :D
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
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next thursday i guess if you follow them on twitter. I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
Last year facebook, this year twitter. Very annoying that they want us to sign up for some needless web site to get tickets. I will say I actually see a little us of facebook, I don't see why anyone would want to be on twitter other than they have no life at all.
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I have no use for facebook or twitter but if that's how i get tickets, I'm signing up. And not sharing with the likes of you. :D
Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
next thursday i guess if you follow them on twitter. I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
Last year facebook, this year twitter. Very annoying that they want us to sign up for some needless web site to get tickets. I will say I actually see a little us of facebook, I don't see why anyone would want to be on twitter other than they have no life at all.
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
next thursday i guess if you follow them on twitter. I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
Last year facebook, this year twitter. Very annoying that they want us to sign up for some needless web site to get tickets. I will say I actually see a little us of facebook, I don't see why anyone would want to be on twitter other than they have no life at all.
So you want the people you say have no life at all, because they use twitter, to tell you what to do so you can get tickets?
I'm going to have to pass on your kind offer.
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I have no use for facebook or twitter but if that's how i get tickets, I'm signing up. And not sharing with the likes of you. :D
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You don't need twitter account because you can go on on the website and it should tell you what you need to know. Yes, if you have twitter you will get the message instantly but with all of us on here we should know quickly as well right right??
;D
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
next thursday i guess if you follow them on twitter. I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
Last year facebook, this year twitter. Very annoying that they want us to sign up for some needless web site to get tickets. I will say I actually see a little us of facebook, I don't see why anyone would want to be on twitter other than they have no life at all.
As you post on a message board forum, gold!!!!
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it sounded like people that attended previous years may get an option to get tickets before everyone else
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I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
easy: sign up for twitter ;D
either you can keep up your little protest because "twitter is stupid" and remain ticketless; or you can play the game. any hopes you had of me telling you what to do went down the toilet when your proceeded to insult me. you fight the power. i'll be at freefest.
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I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
easy: sign up for twitter ;D
either you can keep up your little protest because "twitter is stupid" and remain ticketless; or you can play the game. any hopes you had of me telling you what to do went down the toilet when your proceeded to insult me. you fight the power. i'll be at freefest.
Or I can just end up buying tickets which to me is more reasonable than signing up for twitter. oh and i am sorry you have no life.
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tickets will be on sale thru ticketfly.
last year, the presale was thru ticketfly...not facebook.
twitter followers will probably just get the password?
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
next thursday i guess if you follow them on twitter. I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
Last year facebook, this year twitter. Very annoying that they want us to sign up for some needless web site to get tickets. I will say I actually see a little us of facebook, I don't see why anyone would want to be on twitter other than they have no life at all.
Well, you don't actually NEED a Twitter page, it's not like their page is private, you can look right at their page and posts and click all their links. Just have their page oopen and it should automatically refresh itself whenever they tweet. Bitch MORE about free tickets.
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
next thursday i guess if you follow them on twitter. I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
Last year facebook, this year twitter. Very annoying that they want us to sign up for some needless web site to get tickets. I will say I actually see a little us of facebook, I don't see why anyone would want to be on twitter other than they have no life at all.
Well, you don't actually NEED a Twitter page, it's not like their page is private, you can look right at their page and posts and click all their links. Just have their page oopen and it should automatically refresh itself whenever they tweet. Bitch MORE about free tickets.
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welll since you are goin to be on on the page anyway why not post the info for us on here.
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
next thursday i guess if you follow them on twitter. I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
Last year facebook, this year twitter. Very annoying that they want us to sign up for some needless web site to get tickets. I will say I actually see a little us of facebook, I don't see why anyone would want to be on twitter other than they have no life at all.
Well, you don't actually NEED a Twitter page, it's not like their page is private, you can look right at their page and posts and click all their links. Just have their page oopen and it should automatically refresh itself whenever they tweet. Bitch MORE about free tickets.
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welll since you are goin to be on on the page anyway why not post the info for us on here.
You expect people to go get the link and then come here and post it for you instead of actually going and getting themselves tickets? All this after insulting them?
Your sense of entitlement is astounding. I'm starting to think you're just pulling our leg here because I can't believe you can be such a moron.
And who is "us"? From what I can figure you're the only douchebag in question.
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Presale is today all you nut bags keep an eye open and let us know when and where
;D
next thursday i guess if you follow them on twitter. I hope someone will let us people who think twitter is stupid know what we have to do to get tickets?
Last year facebook, this year twitter. Very annoying that they want us to sign up for some needless web site to get tickets. I will say I actually see a little us of facebook, I don't see why anyone would want to be on twitter other than they have no life at all.
Well, you don't actually NEED a Twitter page, it's not like their page is private, you can look right at their page and posts and click all their links. Just have their page oopen and it should automatically refresh itself whenever they tweet. Bitch MORE about free tickets.
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welll since you are goin to be on on the page anyway why not post the info for us on here.
You expect people to go get the link and then come here and post it for you instead of actually going and getting themselves tickets? All this after insulting them?
Your sense of entitlement is astounding. I'm starting to think you're just pulling our leg here because I can't believe you can be such a moron.
And who is "us"? From what I can figure you're the only douchebag in question.
it wasn't meant as an insult. I didn't realize you all had twitter accounts. I thought only complete losers had them. sorry. and why wouldn't you help your fellow boarders out? People who actually buy tickets from imp/930 club throughout the year. and post on this site. no entitllement but I Have a virginw wireless an lg phone and i have bought 100's of tickets from imp since 1984. So who deserves free tickets me or some person who has a twitter account and never will buy any of hte sponsors or the people running this thing? oh and the douchebag thing? Really what are you five years old?
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douchebag
you are penalized for using this word.
attention internet insulters and flamers. please come up with a new word.
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it wasn't meant as an insult. I didn't realize you all had twitter accounts. I thought only complete losers had them. sorry.
ignorant view on what twitter is: another platform to talk about your feelings and ease your insecurities. for the teenagers and people who hate their fathers.
what twitter actually is: an easy congregate of news, information, and updates on whatever it is you feel necessary to care about, where brevity is the theme.
douchebag
you are penalized for using this word.
attention internet insulters and flamers. please come up with a new word.
while hutch has a fairly flawless response, i agree with this. "douche bag" really needs to die.
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twitter gave us dadboner, which is absolutely riveting americana, you guys
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It's easy to bash Twitter if you've never actually used it. There's a learning curve, but give it two months, and I guarantee you'll find it far more useful and amusing than your facebook page. To me, it's an invaluable resource. It can be whatever you want it to be, but if you can't find a use for it, it's probably because you lack imagination.
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Hey I wrote the book on not using the word "douchebag".. search the archives if you're really bored...
but then y'all kept running with it so I was like "OK man, lets do it!" ;D
Oh, as far as twitter..I think its great.. thing is it takes up a lot of time so I haven't been using it lately but it can be really great.. . it is Facebook that blows monkey chunks.
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I thought only complete losers had them. sorry.
sigh. i bet you said this about facebook and myspace and xanga and cell phones and pagers and shorts and haircuts and dvd players and comic books and vinyl records. I know it's probably "against" some bullshit you believe in because SO many people use and Kim Kardashian tweets so it MUST be evil, just try it and then you can bitch about the flaws. Maybe your loser ass can actually get the link itself, I don't think IMP gives 2 squirts of piss if you have been buying tickets since you went to see The Cure in 1984 and quite frankly neither do I. But, I'm sure people will post it here. I'm excited for ZZ Top.
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I thought only complete losers had them. sorry.
sigh. i bet you said this about facebook and myspace and xanga and cell phones and pagers and shorts and haircuts and dvd players and comic books and vinyl records. I know it's probably "against" some bullshit you believe in because SO many people use and Kim Kardashian tweets so it MUST be evil, just try it and then you can bitch about the flaws. Maybe your loser ass can actually get the link itself, I don't think IMP gives 2 squirts of piss if you have been buying tickets since you went to see The Cure in 1984 and quite frankly neither do I. But, I'm sure people will post it here. I'm excited for ZZ Top.
Well if IMP doesn't care about their long-time customers than they are quite foolish. And when everyone is at Fillmore they will have no one to blame but themselves.
I probably only go to 6 or 7 of their shows a year now since I live in Baltimore
Well I have a vinyl record collection that is quite large. I did say CD's weren't as good in sound quality on the first listen as vinyl records. I had an ex-girlfriend who had twitter and she would read off the stupid tweets that people she knew would post and make fun of how boring some peoples tweets were. I said if you found them boring just don't follow them anymore but she couldn't because I guess she wanted to have a lot of followers and she had like 1000 facebook friends. Of course she probably had about 4 real friends. And she actually cared what people thought about her that weren't her friends.
Guess what if someone i know has a monumental event they can either call me or text me to let me know. If I am not important enough to be told then i don't need to know
Anyway myspace had a use when bands were on there. Not really useful for communication. I used facebook the 3 months that I was single. I guess when you are in a relationship you don't have time for it. Once in a while I will go on their and most of the stuff people post is completely irrelevant. Oh you are out with these 15 people at this bar? How long did that take out of your time at the bar to post. Really like I care. Or your kid just said something that you thought was funny? Guess what no one else does. Or they post some stupid thing that everyone else is posting. I do like looking at photos but photobucket could be used for that and would be easier to use.
I have no idea what xanga is about.
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People with twitter, you guys can personally PM me on here when tickets go on sale, haha
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I thought only complete losers had them. sorry.
sigh. i bet you said this about facebook and myspace and xanga and cell phones and pagers and shorts and haircuts and dvd players and comic books and vinyl records. I know it's probably "against" some bullshit you believe in because SO many people use and Kim Kardashian tweets so it MUST be evil, just try it and then you can bitch about the flaws. Maybe your loser ass can actually get the link itself, I don't think IMP gives 2 squirts of piss if you have been buying tickets since you went to see The Cure in 1984 and quite frankly neither do I. But, I'm sure people will post it here. I'm excited for ZZ Top.
Well if IMP doesn't care about their long-time customers than they are quite foolish. And when everyone is at Fillmore they will have no one to blame but themselves.
I probably only go to 6 or 7 of their shows a year now since I live in Baltimore
Well I have a vinyl record collection that is quite large. I did say CD's weren't as good in sound quality on the first listen as vinyl records. I had an ex-girlfriend who had twitter and she would read off the stupid tweets that people she knew would post and make fun of how boring some peoples tweets were. I said if you found them boring just don't follow them anymore but she couldn't because I guess she wanted to have a lot of followers and she had like 1000 facebook friends. Of course she probably had about 4 real friends. And she actually cared what people thought about her that weren't her friends.
Guess what if someone i know has a monumental event they can either call me or text me to let me know. If I am not important enough to be told then i don't need to know
Anyway myspace had a use when bands were on there. Not really useful for communication. I used facebook the 3 months that I was single. I guess when you are in a relationship you don't have time for it. Once in a while I will go on their and most of the stuff people post is completely irrelevant. Oh you are out with these 15 people at this bar? How long did that take out of your time at the bar to post. Really like I care. Or your kid just said something that you thought was funny? Guess what no one else does. Or they post some stupid thing that everyone else is posting. I do like looking at photos but photobucket could be used for that and would be easier to use.
I have no idea what xanga is about.
This is a fantastic painting of how boring you are to me.
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I thought only complete losers had them. sorry.
sigh. i bet you said this about facebook and myspace and xanga and cell phones and pagers and shorts and haircuts and dvd players and comic books and vinyl records. I know it's probably "against" some bullshit you believe in because SO many people use and Kim Kardashian tweets so it MUST be evil, just try it and then you can bitch about the flaws. Maybe your loser ass can actually get the link itself, I don't think IMP gives 2 squirts of piss if you have been buying tickets since you went to see The Cure in 1984 and quite frankly neither do I. But, I'm sure people will post it here. I'm excited for ZZ Top.
Well if IMP doesn't care about their long-time customers than they are quite foolish. And when everyone is at Fillmore they will have no one to blame but themselves.
I probably only go to 6 or 7 of their shows a year now since I live in Baltimore
Well I have a vinyl record collection that is quite large. I did say CD's weren't as good in sound quality on the first listen as vinyl records. I had an ex-girlfriend who had twitter and she would read off the stupid tweets that people she knew would post and make fun of how boring some peoples tweets were. I said if you found them boring just don't follow them anymore but she couldn't because I guess she wanted to have a lot of followers and she had like 1000 facebook friends. Of course she probably had about 4 real friends. And she actually cared what people thought about her that weren't her friends.
Guess what if someone i know has a monumental event they can either call me or text me to let me know. If I am not important enough to be told then i don't need to know
Anyway myspace had a use when bands were on there. Not really useful for communication. I used facebook the 3 months that I was single. I guess when you are in a relationship you don't have time for it. Once in a while I will go on their and most of the stuff people post is completely irrelevant. Oh you are out with these 15 people at this bar? How long did that take out of your time at the bar to post. Really like I care. Or your kid just said something that you thought was funny? Guess what no one else does. Or they post some stupid thing that everyone else is posting. I do like looking at photos but photobucket could be used for that and would be easier to use.
I have no idea what xanga is about.
This is a fantastic painting of how boring you are to me.
boring because i actually go to clubs that you guys worry that are douchey, travel around the world, hang out with friends and have actual face to face converations, hike a mountain etc, instead of spending alll my free time on tiwtter and facebook. If that is boring to you well i am happy to be boring.
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A person can use social media tools like Facebook and still have a life.
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A person can use social media tools like Facebook and still have a life.
absolutely not. social media serves only to distance you from others - atomicfront told me so.
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A person can use social media tools like Facebook and still have a life.
absolutely not. social media serves only to distance you from others - atomicfront told me so.
well i guess it depends on how much you use social media. If you are out and about and you are checking facebook every 20 minutes I am guessing you aren't being very social. But a lot of things can keep you from being social. Seeing a live band is truely a passive non social event. Well I am sure in some cases that isn't true but in most cases you are just standing watching a band. You have to do things in moderation. But Facebook I would state is pretty anti-social medium in general. But so is reading a book. Or watching baseball on tv.
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A person can use social media tools like Facebook and still have a life.
absolutely not. social media serves only to distance you from others - atomicfront told me so.
well i guess it depends on how much you use social media. If you are out and about and you are checking facebook every 20 minutes I am guessing you aren't being very social. But a lot of things can keep you from being social. Seeing a live band is truely a passive non social event. Well I am sure in some cases that isn't true but in most cases you are just standing watching a band. You have to do things in moderation. But Facebook I would state is pretty anti-social medium in general. But so is reading a book. Or watching baseball on tv.
Like you're checking this thread every 20 minutes??
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I thought only complete losers had them. sorry.
sigh. i bet you said this about facebook and myspace and xanga and cell phones and pagers and shorts and haircuts and dvd players and comic books and vinyl records. I know it's probably "against" some bullshit you believe in because SO many people use and Kim Kardashian tweets so it MUST be evil, just try it and then you can bitch about the flaws. Maybe your loser ass can actually get the link itself, I don't think IMP gives 2 squirts of piss if you have been buying tickets since you went to see The Cure in 1984 and quite frankly neither do I. But, I'm sure people will post it here. I'm excited for ZZ Top.
Well if IMP doesn't care about their long-time customers than they are quite foolish. And when everyone is at Fillmore they will have no one to blame but themselves.
I probably only go to 6 or 7 of their shows a year now since I live in Baltimore
Well I have a vinyl record collection that is quite large. I did say CD's weren't as good in sound quality on the first listen as vinyl records. I had an ex-girlfriend who had twitter and she would read off the stupid tweets that people she knew would post and make fun of how boring some peoples tweets were. I said if you found them boring just don't follow them anymore but she couldn't because I guess she wanted to have a lot of followers and she had like 1000 facebook friends. Of course she probably had about 4 real friends. And she actually cared what people thought about her that weren't her friends.
Guess what if someone i know has a monumental event they can either call me or text me to let me know. If I am not important enough to be told then i don't need to know
Anyway myspace had a use when bands were on there. Not really useful for communication. I used facebook the 3 months that I was single. I guess when you are in a relationship you don't have time for it. Once in a while I will go on their and most of the stuff people post is completely irrelevant. Oh you are out with these 15 people at this bar? How long did that take out of your time at the bar to post. Really like I care. Or your kid just said something that you thought was funny? Guess what no one else does. Or they post some stupid thing that everyone else is posting. I do like looking at photos but photobucket could be used for that and would be easier to use.
I have no idea what xanga is about.
This is a fantastic painting of how boring you are to me.
boring because i actually go to clubs that you guys worry that are douchey, travel around the world, hang out with friends and have actual face to face converations, hike a mountain etc, instead of spending alll my free time on tiwtter and facebook. If that is boring to you well i am happy to be boring.
Are you this guy??
(http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/250x250/9752875.jpg)
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A person can use social media tools like Facebook and still have a life.
absolutely not. social media serves only to distance you from others - atomicfront told me so.
well i guess it depends on how much you use social media. If you are out and about and you are checking facebook every 20 minutes I am guessing you aren't being very social. But a lot of things can keep you from being social. Seeing a live band is truely a passive non social event. Well I am sure in some cases that isn't true but in most cases you are just standing watching a band. You have to do things in moderation. But Facebook I would state is pretty anti-social medium in general. But so is reading a book. Or watching baseball on tv.
I've hung out with more people in person because of facebook. And it's a nice way to keep in touch with my cousins who live overseas!
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if they gave away the tickets on the television . . . would you people have these deep discussions about the corruptable powers of t.v.?
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I thought only complete losers had them. sorry.
sigh. i bet you said this about facebook and myspace and xanga and cell phones and pagers and shorts and haircuts and dvd players and comic books and vinyl records. I know it's probably "against" some bullshit you believe in because SO many people use and Kim Kardashian tweets so it MUST be evil, just try it and then you can bitch about the flaws. Maybe your loser ass can actually get the link itself, I don't think IMP gives 2 squirts of piss if you have been buying tickets since you went to see The Cure in 1984 and quite frankly neither do I. But, I'm sure people will post it here. I'm excited for ZZ Top.
Well if IMP doesn't care about their long-time customers than they are quite foolish. And when everyone is at Fillmore they will have no one to blame but themselves.
I probably only go to 6 or 7 of their shows a year now since I live in Baltimore
Well I have a vinyl record collection that is quite large. I did say CD's weren't as good in sound quality on the first listen as vinyl records. I had an ex-girlfriend who had twitter and she would read off the stupid tweets that people she knew would post and make fun of how boring some peoples tweets were. I said if you found them boring just don't follow them anymore but she couldn't because I guess she wanted to have a lot of followers and she had like 1000 facebook friends. Of course she probably had about 4 real friends. And she actually cared what people thought about her that weren't her friends.
Guess what if someone i know has a monumental event they can either call me or text me to let me know. If I am not important enough to be told then i don't need to know
Anyway myspace had a use when bands were on there. Not really useful for communication. I used facebook the 3 months that I was single. I guess when you are in a relationship you don't have time for it. Once in a while I will go on their and most of the stuff people post is completely irrelevant. Oh you are out with these 15 people at this bar? How long did that take out of your time at the bar to post. Really like I care. Or your kid just said something that you thought was funny? Guess what no one else does. Or they post some stupid thing that everyone else is posting. I do like looking at photos but photobucket could be used for that and would be easier to use.
I have no idea what xanga is about.
This is a fantastic painting of how boring you are to me.
boring because i actually go to clubs that you guys worry that are douchey, travel around the world, hang out with friends and have actual face to face converations, hike a mountain etc, instead of spending alll my free time on tiwtter and facebook. If that is boring to you well i am happy to be boring.
Yeah, because I have a Twitter and a Facebook that means I don't go out. You're a twat, guy.
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Yeah, because I have a Twitter and a Facebook that means I don't go out. You're a twat, guy.
amazingly in all your insults you have not mentioned once anything positive about twitter. i am sure you only leave the house to head to the apple store to wait in line with all the other drones.
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Lol, I have a Droid, but your wide, sweeping generalizations are fucking great. So, while I have no life and could continue arguing with you on this amazing message boards for sit-at-home-concert-going-loser-Twitter-havers, I'm going to get drunk with my real friends, which you don't think are real because I do in fact have a Twitter. Also, Twitter is fucking great, there, happy? Pretty sure someone else on here rattled off a list of reasns why Twitter is awesome. You know, some people fucking despise concerts, they do, I know a couple. So, to each their own, some people like shit for no reason, other people don't like shit for REAL reasons. So, instead of littering this thread with more of your really stupid bullshit, and my equally unncessary retorts, I'll stop. Because this is stupid. So, realize this is stupid and that you're stupid and I'm stupid and let's all DM each other the Twitter link, except to this guy.
Anyway, I'm excited for ZZ Top.
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Anyway, I'm excited for ZZ Top.
You would be
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I'm excited for the free backstage passes and all you can drink beer Sethy will give me because I said Facebook and twitter
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Yeah, because I have a Twitter and a Facebook that means I don't go out. You're a twat, guy.
amazingly in all your insults you have not mentioned once anything positive about twitter. i am sure you only leave the house to head to the apple store to wait in line with all the other drones.
i like to think i explained what is great about twitter in my response (and for twitter fans, under 140 characters).
we don't need echos here.
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this mop has more talent than skrillex
(https://p.twimg.com/A0LlabhCQAAG395.jpg)
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too bad the person pushing it . . . doesn't.
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I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
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Yes, posting the information on an internet chatboard for something of limited quantity and high demand is always a bright idea.
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I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
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I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
Almost as douchey as James Ford being secretive about his beer stores.
http://virginmobilelive.com/freefest/tickets
Use your secret pre-sale code: to get your tickets
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Yes, posting the information on an internet chatboard for something of limited quantity and high demand is always a bright idea.
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I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
If you can't swing a free ticket out of 20,000 or more, you're doing something incredibly wrong.
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I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
OMFG, YOU FUCKING HIPSTER, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE EMAIL
I'm SUPER happy that I got this email AND that it works on my work computer. EXCITED TO GET THESE TICKETS!!!
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I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
I'm a Virgin customer and I didn't get the email.
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non-virgin mobile customers got the presale email too...
I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
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non-virgin mobile customers got the presale email too...
I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
Are people virgin mobile customers?
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Will we be able to make up fake addresses to score as many tickets as we want this year as well?
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Richard Branson did not call me.
I am pissed.
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10 ticket limit I believe
Will we be able to make up fake addresses to score as many tickets as we want this year as well?
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10 ticket limit I believe
Will we be able to make up fake addresses to score as many tickets as we want this year as well?
Bull
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I got the email too, people who want to scalp and sell for millions of dollars can contact me
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whoops never mind didn't realize Yada posted all the info haha
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I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
They say everyone who gets tickets will be automatically signed up for twitter with their email address they used to get tickets
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Did anybody see the fine print..shit, its draconian
"Please note all those entering Merriweather Post Pavilion for the 2012 Virgin FreeFest will be required to demonstrate a valid Twitter account. Proof can include a print out of the Twitter account holder's Twitter profile page."
WTF Seth? Is this to cut down on scalping?
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Dang, are they tracking who this gets forwarded too as well? I sent it from my personal email to my work email and at the bottom of the FWD email it says "this was sent to [work email] please sign up for future emails from Virgin"
o.0
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Also rumors of needing a tumblr and instagram page for entry.
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Also rumors of needing a tumblr and instagram page for entry.
Instagram?
Seth, you guys are taking the social networking thing too far.. I mean its your show and its free and appreciated but..
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I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
Almost as douchey as James Ford being secretive about his beer stores.
http://virginmobilelive.com/freefest/tickets
Use your secret pre-sale code: to get your tickets
That is the general pre-sale that is at 12PM tomorrow. There is a pre-pre-sale that is happening at 10AM tomorrow for virgin mobile customers.
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Also rumors of needing a tumblr and instagram page for entry.
Instagram?
Seth, you guys are taking the social networking thing too far.. I mean its your show and its free and appreciated but..
Im pretty sure the tumblr/instagram thing is a joke.
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Also rumors of needing a tumblr and instagram page for entry.
Instagram?
Seth, you guys are taking the social networking thing too far.. I mean its your show and its free and appreciated but..
Im pretty sure the tumblr/instagram thing is a joke.
No, this is true, I saw them Tweet an Instagram pic to their Tumblr. I follow them all. It's true.
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so the instagram is a joke?
what a relief.. i thought it wouldn't be enough with my twitter account..\
cut it out yada or i won't buy you that beer i owe you if i ever actually meet you.
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so the instagram is a joke?
what a relief.. i thought it wouldn't be enough with my twitter account..\
cut it out yada or i won't buy you that beer i owe you if i ever actually meet you.
Ha!!! To be honest, I thought your post regarding showing proof of twitter was a joke... Link to the fine print where it states that please?
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will there be a post pre-pre/pre-sale pre-general sale?
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so the instagram is a joke?
what a relief.. i thought it wouldn't be enough with my twitter account..\
cut it out yada or i won't buy you that beer i owe you if i ever actually meet you.
Ha!!! To be honest, I thought your post regarding showing proof of twitter was a joke... Link to the fine print where it states that please?
oh I'm sorry its in the Virgin facebook account.. I can't link to it directly..just get on there and check their feed.
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actually, this year's freefest is a virtual festival that will be broadcast over twitter only. hope y'all have an account!
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actually, this year's freefest is a virtual festival that will be broadcast over twitter only. hope y'all have an account!
I don't think this is true sweetcell.. but maybe it will be on youtube.. i think at least LCD's entire set is on there...
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hutch, you ninny. none of this is true. folks are pulling your leg.
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If you can't swing a free ticket out of 20,000 or more, you're doing something incredibly wrong.
Well, I hope I get it right this time. Sure as hell didn't get any tix last year.
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I have the password for the presale tomorrow if any of you don't have it yet. PM me if you need it!
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I have the password for the presale tomorrow if any of you don't have it yet. PM me if you need it!
whichest presale dost thou speaketh offeth K8teebugoriole (coded message)
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actually, this year's freefest is a virtual festival that will be broadcast over twitter only. hope y'all have an account!
How much HD 5.1 can you transmit in 140 UTF-8 characters? ;D
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Virgin is footing the bill on this
they will give you a ticket if you play by their rules
but you don't have to go
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Virgin is footing the bill on this
they will give you a ticket if you play by their rules
but you don't have to go
Hey , we're thankful for the show..
So I need to bring a printout of my Twitter profile?
wow. ok.
Do I need to show up with a tumbler? What do I do with the tumbler once I'm in.. I don't want to walk around carrying a friggin' tumbler all day...
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LOL where does it say that? I don't believe that for a second
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Update: If you check into the Virgin Mega Store in Bethesda in the next 15 minutes using four square you will definitely get a ticket or two.
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Update: If you check into the Virgin Mega Store in Bethesda in the next 15 minutes using four square you will definitely get a ticket or two.
**leaves work, drives to bethesda, crop dusts store**
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Update: If you check into the Virgin Mega Store in Bethesda in the next 15 minutes using four square you will definitely get a ticket or two.
Do they sell the tumblers?
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Virgin is footing the bill on this
they will give you a ticket if you play by their rules
but you don't have to go
Hey , we're thankful for the show..
So I need to bring a printout of my Twitter profile?
wow. ok.
Do I need to show up with a tumbler? What do I do with the tumbler once I'm in.. I don't want to walk around carrying a friggin' tumbler all day...
This is insanity. How gullible are you, bro!?
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Update: If you check into the Virgin Mega Store in Bethesda in the next 15 minutes using four square you will definitely get a ticket or two.
**leaves work, drives to bethesda, crop dusts store**
Yada, pick me up a tumbler- just in case- if you see one with the "virgin" logo on it or something.. if it just has Branson's picture on it pass. thanks.
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They won't check your twitter, Facebook, tumblr, or foursquare at the door. It's impossible for them too. Remember they said one year they will check your tickets to your id name??? Nope, I went as Nancy Hamerfacepoopoo
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Update: If you check into the Virgin Mega Store in Bethesda in the next 15 minutes using four square you will definitely get a ticket or two.
**leaves work, drives to bethesda, crop dusts store**
Yada, pick me up a tumbler- just in case- if you see one with the "virgin" logo on it or something.. if it just has Branson's picture on it pass. thanks.
Be sure to only use Richard Branson ice cubes (http://overheadbin.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/05/03/11520266-never-drink-alone-on-virgin-atlantic-with-richard-branson-ice-cube?lite)
(http://www.aviationweek.com/Portals/AWeek/TWW/StrangeImages050412/branson_main_1500448a.jpg)
Or is it Richard D. James?
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Don't know about the rest of you, but I got a presale link from Linkedin. Oh wait I don't actually ever read those emails...
But there is a scavenger hunt going on at pinterest
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so i guess there are no freeium tickets (or whatever they were called) this year for monetary purchase? if i go can i complain after the festival about Jack White's Big Fat Ego?
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anybody heard zz top's new song off the new album? awesome. represent, zz.
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we all got this in the email blast last night because we are virgin mobile customers:
FreeFest Freemium Package ($49.50) - includes GA ticket, a charitable donation to Virgin Mobile USA's homeless youth shelter, FreeFest t-shirt, souvenir cup that comes with free fountain drinks throughout the festival, and early admission to festival grounds. Non-ticket items must be picked up at the festival on the day of the event.
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we all got this in the email blast last night because we are virgin mobile customers:
FreeFest Freemium Package ($49.50) - includes GA ticket, a charitable donation to Virgin Mobile USA's homeless youth shelter, FreeFest t-shirt, souvenir cup that comes with free fountain drinks throughout the festival, and early admission to festival grounds. Non-ticket items must be picked up at the festival on the day of the event.
Awww hell yeah, free pepsi son.
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do we have to use internet explorer this year?
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My complaint is the same as last year. Basically only two people in a household can get free tickets.
Of course, if my wife and I were divorced and had different billing addresses, we could bring our kid.
Not very family friendly.
There is a 2 ticket limit per person/credit card/billing and shipping address. Over the limit orders will be cancelled. Must have ID matching name on ticket for entry.
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we all got this in the email blast last night because we are virgin mobile customers:
FreeFest Freemium Package ($49.50) - includes GA ticket, a charitable donation to Virgin Mobile USA's homeless youth shelter, FreeFest t-shirt, souvenir cup that comes with free fountain drinks throughout the festival, and early admission to festival grounds. Non-ticket items must be picked up at the festival on the day of the event.
I got 20 of those for free last night at the pre-sale pre-party for long time IMP customers. I was hanging out unti 4 AM with Seth, Richard, Jack White, and the guys from zz top with the beards and they started handing out these packages. Well except that mine is unlimited beer instead of soda.
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My complaint is the same as last year. Basically only two people in a household can get free tickets.
Of course, if my wife and I were divorced and had different billing addresses, we could bring our kid.
Not very family friendly.
There is a 2 ticket limit per person/credit card/billing and shipping address. Over the limit orders will be cancelled. Must have ID matching name on ticket for entry.
you should have come to the pre-sale pre-party as there was no limit on tickets but you can always buy one ticket. 3 tickets for 50 bucks isn't bad.
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wow i totally missed that..too busy thinking about my tumbler or something
so there was a presale yesterday with no limits on ticket purchases.
great just great. ;D
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Of course, if my wife and I were divorced and had different billing addresses, we could bring our kid.
so there's your opening: "honey, we need to get divorced - for junior".
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stop bringing kids to concerts. they don't belong there. just like adults don't belong at chuck e cheese.
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My complaint is the same as last year. Basically only two people in a household can get free tickets.
Of course, if my wife and I were divorced and had different billing addresses, we could bring our kid.
Not very family friendly.
There is a 2 ticket limit per person/credit card/billing and shipping address. Over the limit orders will be cancelled. Must have ID matching name on ticket for entry.
Families are not the target audience. Freefest is as much a brand showcase as it is a concert. The promoters want young people who are still developing their own brand identities.
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GOT MINE! got in at 10 am on the dot, gawd that was easy ;D
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GOT MINE! got in at 10 am on the dot, gawd that was easy ;D
where what?
i am so confused..oh well
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what what thought they went on sale at 12?
;D
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i am very gullible.
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they went on sale at 10 for virgin mobile customers....not sure if there is a code that works for anyone or what
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At least I got my tumbler.. searching form my lost ticket..
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I want mine now :(
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weird I got the virgin mobile presale but it's at 12 and I'm a customer
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Sprint you have failed me for the last time!!!!!!!
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Oh puh-leeze.
The last time i went to freefest, all i saw were kids. I was the oldest person there. Except for Kosmo. And Flavor Flav.
stop bringing kids to concerts. they don't belong there. just like adults don't belong at chuck e cheese.
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Oh puh-leeze.
The last time i went to freefest, all i saw were kids. I was the oldest person there. Except for Kosmo. And Flavor Flav.
stop bringing kids to concerts. they don't belong there. just like adults don't belong at chuck e cheese.
ALL you saw was kids? How the shit did they get tickets and I didn't!? What were all those buggers doing with Facebook profiles!? GAH
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I remember that show well... I could see clear to the front of the stage.. except for James Ford and Kosmo's heads that is...
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ALL you saw was kids? How the shit did they get tickets and I didn't!? What were all those buggers doing with Facebook profiles!? GAH
Kids are so technology savvy these days.
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Anyone 0-25 is a kid.
Virgin Mobile/Facebook/Twitter are more likely to ever get my five year old to be a user than they are me.
Oh puh-leeze.
The last time i went to freefest, all i saw were kids. I was the oldest person there. Except for Kosmo. And Flavor Flav.
stop bringing kids to concerts. they don't belong there. just like adults don't belong at chuck e cheese.
ALL you saw was kids? How the shit did they get tickets and I didn't!? What were all those buggers doing with Facebook profiles!? GAH
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Anyone 0-25 is a kid.
Virgin Mobile/Facebook/Twitter are more likely to ever get my five year old to be a user than they are me.
Oh puh-leeze.
The last time i went to freefest, all i saw were kids. I was the oldest person there. Except for Kosmo. And Flavor Flav.
stop bringing kids to concerts. they don't belong there. just like adults don't belong at chuck e cheese.
ALL you saw was kids? How the shit did they get tickets and I didn't!? What were all those buggers doing with Facebook profiles!? GAH
I'm not a kid :(
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Can someone PM the link / code for the Virgin presale? Thanks!
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GET VIRGIN MOBILE #FREEFEST presented by @LGUSAMobile TIX TODAY! Tweet with link to pre-sale COMING VERY SOON. Keep following @virginmlive!!
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the main page of ticketfly.com is down.....
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Got mine!
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Got mine!
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gots mine (4 realz dis tyme)
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Way easier than last year, got a pair!
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Got 'em. What a relief!
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Way easier than last year, got a pair!
you finally got a pair? congrats!
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Way easier than last year, got a pair!
yeah me too.
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that was easy, guess they've stepped their server game up haha
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yeah . . . that was super easy! wow.
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where is TFAmy anyways???
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Got mine. Thanks Seth!
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Way easier than last year
I actually misspelled that security code thing and figured I was a goner. Not so, thankfully.
THANKS, SETH!
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Score!
I do miss the VIP gig though. And yes I bought 50 dollar package.
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got mine too..but it wouldn't allow me to login to ticketfly with my normal account for whatever reason (even though I logged in 30 mins before tix went on sale) - so i just created a new account
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What the hell? They were already gone at 1200, 1201, 1202, etc?
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Got mine.
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I'm in with a freeium ticket, worth the expense IMHO. Not exactly the strongest of line-ups, lots of weak links on the bill, but it's the one event of the year lots of my fellow boardies are also at so it's all good. And I plan to be right in front of hutch all day and will make off with his tumbler when leaving so I can post a picture of it on Pinterest.
oh and thanks Seth and Ticketfly!
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anyone else have problems with security words. I could not for the life of me read them in order to type out correctly. I was on a pc and wonder if it is a MAC vs. PC issue.
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anyone else have problems with security words. I could not for the life of me read them in order to type out correctly. I was on a pc and wonder if it is a MAC vs. PC issue.
yeah I was on PC ad messed it up the first time.. the second time I wasn't sure if I read it correctly but it went through.. I think you only need to get the first word correct anyways..
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I'm in with a freeium ticket, worth the expense IMHO. Not exactly the strongest of line-ups, lots of weak links on the bill, but it's the one event of the year lots of my fellow boardies are also at so it's all good. And I plan to be right in front of hutch all day and will make off with his tumbler when leaving so I can post a picture of it on Pinterest.
oh and thanks Seth and Ticketfly!
keep your hands off my tumbler!
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anyone else have problems with security words
Yes. I botched the first pair and the second time around i simply guessed.
First word was very clear - 2nd one, not so much.
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pro tip: you only need to get one of the words right
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I didn't get 2 clear words until it was too late. I don't see the point of making word illegible.
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What the hell? They were already gone at 1200, 1201, 1202, etc?
the free ones probably disappeared quickly. i got tix with a donation suspecting that those wouldn't go quite as fast (and, you know, i want to support the homeless shelter).
if this festival wasn't free/subsidized, a ticket would cost $100 or more. giving $10 or $20 really seems like a no-brainer.
thank you seth, 930, and virgin!
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oh I thought that was only if a number was one of the words
pro tip: you only need to get one of the words right
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Security words were impossible. Shut out. :'(
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you only need one of the two words, but it's not an either/or - one word is a decoy, the other is the required word. make sure you are providing the correct one (AKA providing only one can be risky, if you choose the wrong one - but usually it's pretty obvious which one is the decoy/unneeded)
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and twitter??
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so you have a 50/50 shot. Might as well type out both, if you can read them.
you only need one of the two words, but it's not an either/or - one word is a decoy, the other is the required word. make sure you are providing the correct one (AKA providing only one can be risky, if you choose the wrong one - but usually it's pretty obvious which one is the decoy/unneeded)
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Nothing.
I couldn't read half of the captchas (some were actually halfway out of the box.). Other times I was just sent back to the ordering page after entering the captcha. Eventually I just got "no tickets left."
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What the hell? They were already gone at 1200, 1201, 1202, etc?
the free ones probably disappeared quickly. i got tix with a donation suspecting that those wouldn't go quite as fast (and, you know, i want to support the homeless shelter).
if this festival wasn't free/subsidized, a ticket would cost $100 or more. giving $10 or $20 really seems like a no-brainer.
thank you seth, 930, and virgin!
if the festival cost 100 bucks, i would stay at home. I guess if I cant get lucky on the general sale, then I will be staying home anyways.
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What the hell? They were already gone at 1200, 1201, 1202, etc?
the free ones probably disappeared quickly. i got tix with a donation suspecting that those wouldn't go quite as fast (and, you know, i want to support the homeless shelter).
if this festival wasn't free/subsidized, a ticket would cost $100 or more. giving $10 or $20 really seems like a no-brainer.
thank you seth, 930, and virgin!
if the festival cost 100 bucks, i would stay at home. I guess if I cant get lucky on the general sale, then I will be staying home anyways.
yeah.. i don't think the lineup is that strong..
I just think Jack White is god so I must go.
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Question! Any word on reserved pavilion seats? I'm just wondering for my 59 year old mom since she has a knee replaced and can't sit on the ground so well. For once in a long time, my mom and sister want to attend V-fest with me. I get the feeling that getting three tickets is going to be very tricky.
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Question! Any word on reserved pavilion seats? I'm just wondering for my 59 year old mom since she has a knee replaced and can't sit on the ground so well. For once in a long time, my mom and sister want to attend V-fest with me. I get the feeling that getting three tickets is going to be very tricky.
It's GA, you'll just have to get seats in the pavillion and keep them. Though you might want to reach out to see if they have handicapped seating available if her mobility is an issue.
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For those of you who couldn't swing the tickets, I offer my condolences and hope that you'll have better luck tomorrow.
Yada offers you these words.
Yes, posting the information on an internet chatboard for something of limited quantity and high demand is always a bright idea.
::)
I got the presale information in email from Virgin Mobile as I am a customer. So I guess I made the right move by not signing up for twitter. I would tell everyone the information but I am sure as Twitter junkies you all know as well.
If you can't swing a free ticket out of 20,000 or more, you're doing something incredibly wrong.
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I got some texts, my friend jumped on at 12:06 and was 'sold out'. I clicked the link in my email right as my work computer hit noon, slid right through. Super happy, according to my Facebook a lot of friends got through too! Hopefully some other folks can get through tomorrow.
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Now let's hope the set times of the bands I want to see over-lap.
I want to see:
jack white
m83
santigold
ben folds five
alabama shakes
portugal the man
future islands
and have never heard of NAS, Shrillex, Dismemberment plan, allen stone or das racist
so keep that in mind when making the schedule!!! :)
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I find it hard to believe you've never heard of the ones you list. I couldn't name a song by the ones you list, but cmon surely you've heard those names. Haven't heard of Nas or Dismemberment Plan? REally?
Now let's hope the set times of the bands I want to see over-lap.
I want to see:
jack white
m83
santigold
ben folds five
alabama shakes
portugal the man
future islands
and have never heard of NAS, Shrillex, Dismemberment plan, allen stone or das racist
so keep that in mind when making the schedule!!! :)
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Now let's hope the set times of the bands I want to see over-lap.
I want to see:
jack white
m83
santigold
ben folds five
alabama shakes
portugal the man
future islands
and have never heard of NAS, Shrillex, Dismemberment plan, allen stone or das racist
so keep that in mind when making the schedule!!! :)
You have to be a troll.
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Now let's hope the set times of the bands I want to see over-lap.
I want to see:
jack white
m83
santigold
ben folds five
alabama shakes
portugal the man
future islands
and have never heard of NAS, Shrillex, Dismemberment plan, allen stone or das racist
so keep that in mind when making the schedule!!! :)
You have to be a troll.
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why becuase I like alabama shakes?
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I find it hard to believe you've never heard of the ones you list. I couldn't name a song by the ones you list, but cmon surely you've heard those names. Haven't heard of Nas or Dismemberment Plan? REally?
Now let's hope the set times of the bands I want to see over-lap.
I want to see:
jack white
m83
santigold
ben folds five
alabama shakes
portugal the man
future islands
and have never heard of NAS, Shrillex, Dismemberment plan, allen stone or das racist
so keep that in mind when making the schedule!!! :)
actually was wrong I have heard of NAS as he did that album with Damian Marley. Looked up dismemberment plan and still don't know who they are
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Question! Any word on reserved pavilion seats? I'm just wondering for my 59 year old mom since she has a knee replaced and can't sit on the ground so well. For once in a long time, my mom and sister want to attend V-fest with me. I get the feeling that getting three tickets is going to be very tricky.
It's GA, you'll just have to get seats in the pavillion and keep them. Though you might want to reach out to see if they have handicapped seating available if her mobility is an issue.
Thanks and all! In 2010 and 2011, they had special tickets up for grabs for a price. It allowed people to keep their seats in a special section of the pavilion. I believe they started doing that after the insanity for seats that happened in 2009. (Believe me, it was nuts. My mom didn't leave her seat the whole day. Even if your friend holds your seat for you, you have to wait in line for them to allow you access, which at one point took at least an hour or so.)
In 2010 and with 2011, I had easy access to getting a seat for a band's set. Judging by the hard hitters they have this year, I don't think it's going to be that easy. Jack White and Nas are both pretty huge shit and I'm sure fans will keep seats for hours. (Back in 2009, the same situation happened because of Weezer)
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cool thing about this show is discovering bands you know nothing about
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Did you just move to DC from another part of the country or something?
I find it hard to believe you've never heard of the ones you list. I couldn't name a song by the ones you list, but cmon surely you've heard those names. Haven't heard of Nas or Dismemberment Plan? REally?
Now let's hope the set times of the bands I want to see over-lap.
I want to see:
jack white
m83
santigold
ben folds five
alabama shakes
portugal the man
future islands
and have never heard of NAS, Shrillex, Dismemberment plan, allen stone or das racist
so keep that in mind when making the schedule!!! :)
actually was wrong I have heard of NAS as he did that album with Damian Marley. Looked up dismemberment plan and still don't know who they are
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think it was more because of Blink 182.
(Back in 2009, the same situation happened because of Weezer)
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think it was more because of Blink 182.
(Back in 2009, the same situation happened because of Weezer)
You're probably right now that I'm thinking about it.
I find it hard to believe you've never heard of the ones you list. I couldn't name a song by the ones you list, but cmon surely you've heard those names. Haven't heard of Nas or Dismemberment Plan? REally?
Now let's hope the set times of the bands I want to see over-lap.
I want to see:
jack white
m83
santigold
ben folds five
alabama shakes
portugal the man
future islands
and have never heard of NAS, Shrillex, Dismemberment plan, allen stone or das racist
so keep that in mind when making the schedule!!! :)
actually was wrong I have heard of NAS as he did that album with Damian Marley. Looked up dismemberment plan and still don't know who they are
I'm going to make a wild guess here... M83 and Jack White will be part of the evening headliners. You have to have M83 play when it's dark outside because of their amazing light set up. A part of me gets the feeling M83 will play the field stage because it's more dance orientated music. And I'll also guess that Skrillex will probably play after M83. They did a similar set up last year with Empire of the Sun and DeadMau5.
Okay so here's my guess for which stage who is playing and I've put it in order of who I think will play first and all that jazz...
Field Stage - Future Islands (they'll probably be the opening act), Allen Stone, Das Racists, Santigold, Nas, M83, Skrillex (Most likely the headliner, if not, then it'll be M83),
Pavilion Stage - Justin Jones (I'm guessing he'll be the first on here), Trample By Turtles, Alabama Shakes, Portugal the Man, The Dismemberment Plan, Ben Folds Five, ZZ Top, and Jack White (I'm betting that ZZ Top and Jack White might even play together!!!)
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Trampled By Turtles is in the Dance Forest
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because bluegrass is dance music?
Trampled By Turtles is in the Dance Forest
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To some people. The flyer has confused me, I thought the trees being next to the names meant they were in the forest..... I guess it's UNDER the trees is the forest...
http://www.virginmobilelive.com/freefest/
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I wasn't able to get any, had to do it on iPhone and stupid captchas got me
one time it was in chinese and then the next sanskrit
;D
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I was shut out, but I didn't get a chance to log in until 12:02.
Will Freemium still be available tomorrow if I'm shut out?
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freemiums were available along with the free & donation tickets. so once the "on free" starts, go straight for those if that's what you want. you can take a chance, try for free/cheaper and hope that there are freemiums left if you get shut out... or you can go for the sure thing right away.
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Did you just move to DC from another part of the country or something?
I find it hard to believe you've never heard of the ones you list. I couldn't name a song by the ones you list, but cmon surely you've heard those names. Haven't heard of Nas or Dismemberment Plan? REally?
Now let's hope the set times of the bands I want to see over-lap.
I want to see:
jack white
m83
santigold
ben folds five
alabama shakes
portugal the man
future islands
and have never heard of NAS, Shrillex, Dismemberment plan, allen stone or das racist
so keep that in mind when making the schedule!!! :)
actually was wrong I have heard of NAS as he did that album with Damian Marley. Looked up dismemberment plan and still don't know who they are
I am from Baltimore. I don't know why it is so suprising that I had never heard of dismemberent plan. I listened to some of their stuff on Youtube and it wasn't like they had a lot of hits. If you should be suprised of anything it would be Shrillex. That person has like 16 million hits on their video. But whatever I didn't like Dismemberment plan. Or Das Racist for that matter.
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I don't like Dismemberment Plan either.
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Ok who else today needs tickets?? Did everyone get what they needed yesterday?? Here is hoping I get tix
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I'm not surprised that people don't like Dismemberment Plan. Lord knows I don't. I'm just surprised that he listed all those other bands he knew and wanted to see, and hadn't even heard of DP. That's kind of like saying you've never heard of Fugazi around here.
I don't like Dismemberment Plan either.
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or Clutch
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I'm not surprised that people don't like Dismemberment Plan. Lord knows I don't. I'm just surprised that he listed all those other bands he knew and wanted to see, and hadn't even heard of DP. That's kind of like saying you've never heard of Fugazi around here.
I don't like Dismemberment Plan either.
I think Fugazi is pretty popular. But I saw them in I think in 1992 at some abortion rights thing in Baltimore and I saw their prior bands as well like Embrace and Rites of Spring. As to Clutch I would not know of them except they were at the 930 club 30th anniversary show. I really didn't like them. Evidently Baltimore bands are much better than DC Bands though I do like Screen Vinyl Image.
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Email from the club said 10AM today. Guess it was wrong.
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I like the one Dismemberment Plan album I have and look forward to seeing them.
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Ian Mackaye... heck and his entire family ...The worst thing to ever happen to DC music scene.
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good luck folks! remember even if you can't tell what captcha is just type it in fast and press return
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Easy. As. Pie.
:o :o :o :o
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Not a minute in and it said "There are no tickets available that meet your request. Please select a different quantity or choose another price range."
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1st try this time. Nice!
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my coworker was able to purchase tickets but my buddy at home said it was sold out when he tried at 12:01
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oh hell yeah! Whew! I got two!
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Much better luck today. :)
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Yep no luck for me either. gone in less than a minute....Crazy
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not getting anything
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Was shut out at first...stupid captcha or however you spell it. After 3 min I guess folks that let their carts time out...got a pair. Did the $10 per ticket option.
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still nada ahhhhhhhh
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They just tweeted to keep trying, guess the servers are overflowing. Only probably 50,000+ people trying to get tickets probably or something.
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on as soon as the clock flipped to noon... less than 30 secs in and it says none available... ridic
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Damn..I just realized that I will be out of town for a wedding in Minneapolis for this. Is it possible to give the print at home tickets to someone else, or is it one of those deals where tickets have to accompany an ID/Credit card?
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Damn..I just realized that I will be out of town for a wedding in Minneapolis for this. Is it possible to give the print at home tickets to someone else, or is it one of those deals where tickets have to accompany an ID/Credit card?
Just FWD the email to them when you get it...
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this is where we see who has the ticket kung fu....
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Damn..I just realized that I will be out of town for a wedding in Minneapolis for this. Is it possible to give the print at home tickets to someone else, or is it one of those deals where tickets have to accompany an ID/Credit card?
you can just forward the e-mail when you get them.. they don't check names
on that note, you can forward them to me since i got shut out again ;)
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Chaz can i have one of yours??? I know the print at home can be given to others as last year I gave both of mine to someone else. Come on Chazy
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Well got shut out guys if anyone has a free extra please keep me in mind
;D
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(http://i.qkme.me/48mw.jpg)
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great, just great
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great, just great
The tickets don't get emailed out until the 28th of Sept. I have one person on top of my trickle down list for this event, but if she can't use them or doesn't want them they are yours. Just pm me around that time to remind me. Of course if you score something between now and then let me know so I can give them to another needy soul.
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Awesome, good to know
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i got shut out too. happy to take an extra of someone's hands!
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If you live in Columbia, you can call the association and get on their list. I got backstage VIP passes for free the year LCD played!
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If you live in Columbia, you can call the association and get on their list. I got backstage VIP passes for free the year LCD played!
nice tip!
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I got two tickets right at noon. Super easy. Can't wait! :)
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Holy shit, this is next weekend. Totally snuck up. Still no set times?
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DFA, virginfest/freefest is always on the late side when it comes to publishing set times. i used to get worked up about it, but now i'm zen and/or old about it. in the end we're going to have a great time at the festival, most choices will be game-time decisions anyways, and it's not much use getting worked up about it too far ahead of time.
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oct 1st
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DFA, virginfest/freefest is always on the late side when it comes to publishing set times. i used to get worked up about it, but now i'm zen and/or old about it. in the end we're going to have a great time at the festival, most choices will be game-time decisions anyways, and it's not much use getting worked up about it too far ahead of time.
Hahaha, I know, I was just curious if anyone had heard something, I'm a Vfest/FreeFest VET! I've only missed 2! Both had The Black Keys :'( looking forward to Jack White! I'll be insanely drunk mumbling along to his songs. I wonder how many Stripes songs he'll play...
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Isn't today the day they were supposed to email the tickets to us? If so, where are they?
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Isn't today the day they were supposed to email the tickets to us? If so, where are they?
Got mine early this morning James.. check your spam, maybe?
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Nope, nothing. I do have the original "purchase email from 8/23. Guess I'll give them until the end of the day, then contact.
Your e-tickets will arrive via e-mail on Friday, September 28, 2012.
If you do not receive your e-tickets on Friday, September 28, 2012 or if you need the assistance of Customer Support please contact us online via our Help Desk.
Isn't today the day they were supposed to email the tickets to us? If so, where are they?
Got mine early this morning James.. check your spam, maybe?
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Didn't get mine yet either. Definitely not snagged by our Barracuda, logs show nothing coming from them yet.
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you been PUNKED jamesy...
;D
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Scratch that just got mine.
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just got mine.. check your email James
btw I am unable to go and am forwarding them to a friend.. would you believe I have TWO weddings and a children's birthday party on that day now? WTF?
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I'm a friend forward them to me
;D
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got mine.
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Got mine @1:34
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Received the email at 11:11 AM.
I am hoping that the Nats are not playing at home that night.
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I'm a friend forward them to me
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wish i could!
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Got mine! Whoop!
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For those who were worried on my behalf, got mine.
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For those who were worried on my behalf, got mine.
Schwhew! That was a close one.
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Jack White for the win ;D
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jack-white-concert-radio-city-music-hall-new-york-375202
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if anyone has an extra, i'd love to relieve you of your burden! ;D
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schedule???
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schedule???
dude give it a rest and chill the fuck out.
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I think I'm just stating what many others are thinking.
schedule???
dude give it a rest and chill the fuck out.
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I think I'm just stating what many others are thinking.
schedule???
dude give it a rest and chill the fuck out.
what the fuck dude??? Friday you were freaking about your tickets and now its the schedule?
You're OCD man.
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Yeah, this was a real "freakout"
Nope, nothing. I do have the original "purchase email from 8/23. Guess I'll give them until the end of the day, then contact.
At least one person previously stated today was the day the schedule was being announced, so was just wondering. ;)
I think I'm just stating what many others are thinking.
schedule???
dude give it a rest and chill the fuck out.
what the fuck dude??? Friday you were freaking about your tickets and now its the schedule?
You're OCD man.
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Yeah, this was a real "freakout"
Nope, nothing. I do have the original "purchase email from 8/23. Guess I'll give them until the end of the day, then contact.
At least one person previously stated today was the day the schedule was being announced, so was just wondering. ;)
I think I'm just stating what many others are thinking.
schedule???
dude give it a rest and chill the fuck out.
what the fuck dude??? Friday you were freaking about your tickets and now its the schedule?
You're OCD man.
I know the type cause I live with someone who is OCD.
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You live with this guy?
DeathFromAbove1979
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Re: Virgin Freefest 2012
« Reply #310 on: September 25, 2012, 11:01:41 AM » Quote
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Holy shit, this is next weekend. Totally snuck up. Still no set times?
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schedule???
dude give it a rest and chill the fuck out.
you are funny
in a laughing at you, not with you kinda way
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schedule???
dude give it a rest and chill the fuck out.
you are funny
in a laughing at you, not with you kinda way
well..someone has to provide some amusement around here..
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Virgin tweeted lastnight that the schedule would be released today. No idea when though.
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James will be happy
;D
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haha
and nobody else will care
James will be happy
;D
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I care, how else do we schedule the most important part of FreeFest which is the 9:30 forum meetup at 932?
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schedule is online: http://virginmobilelive.com/freefest/line-up
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is james happy? he'll be in the pavillion all day.
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Dang, i gotta get there early to catch Das Racist. DAG!
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Look like our usual 2-3 time slot would be a good time to hang in 932.
Anyone seen a time for early entry?
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I think you're making short shrift of the number of Portugal the Man and Trampled By Turtles fans we have on this board.
Look like our usual 2-3 time slot would be a good time to hang in 932.
Anyone seen a time for early entry?
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Says on the Merriweather site that gates open 90 minutes prior to showtime
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Chances that Jack White plays for more than an hour?
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Chances that Jack White plays for more than an hour?
Any chance he'll play something that resembles an actual song and not an excuse to shred?
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Chances that Jack White plays for more than an hour?
Any chance he'll play something that resembles an actual song and not an excuse to shred?
::) >:( :( :o
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I won't be staying to find out, but I'm going to go with "NO".
Chances that Jack White plays for more than an hour?
Any chance he'll play something that resembles an actual song and not an excuse to shred?
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Chances that Jack White plays for more than an hour?
Any chance he'll play something that resembles an actual song and not an excuse to shred?
But, he shreds.
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Says on the Merriweather site that gates open 90 minutes prior to showtime
Link?
Last year it was suppose to be 10:30pm which was pushed back and then they pushed back gates regular admission entry to right before showtime.
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maybe things have changed and now he just shreds but listening to Blunderbuss there is hardly any shredding.. the songs are very compact.. probably averaging about 3 minutes in length!
you want shredding go see Trey Anastasio or Warren Haynes...
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I think that's called "noodling", at least for the former.
maybe things have changed and now he just shreds but listening to Blunderbuss there is hardly any shredding.. the songs are very compact.. probably averaging about 3 minutes in length!
you want shredding go see Trey Anastasio or Warren Haynes...
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Based upon past experience, does anybody know the answer to this...
...if you're lucky enough to get pavillion seats, can one or more of your party get up to pee or eat or wander the grounds while one of your party saves the seats? And can the wandering/eating/peeing party get right back into the pavillion, or do they have to wait in some kind of long line with people who don't have seats?
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yes you can get up to go eat/pee/etc; yes another person can hold your seat; and yes the wanderer/pee'er/etc'er will have to wait in line with everyone else to get back in.
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Other than the year Blink-182 headlined the pavilion , it's been easy to come and go from there. They only clear out the GA pit between acts.
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I think that's called "noodling", at least for the former.
maybe things have changed and now he just shreds but listening to Blunderbuss there is hardly any shredding.. the songs are very compact.. probably averaging about 3 minutes in length!
you want shredding go see Trey Anastasio or Warren Haynes...
yes it is a fine line....
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was hard to get back in during Black Keys last year as well...
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Do you get some sort of wristband to get in the pavilion when you get there early? If I show up at 5:30 I'd be stuck on the lawn the rest of the night? Thx!
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i think 2:00 is a perfect time for the meetup. so come on 'round the 932 at 2 PM for a chance to put a name and a voice to the forum handles.
I think you're making short shrift of the number of Portugal the Man and Trampled By Turtles fans we have on this board.
Look like our usual 2-3 time slot would be a good time to hang in 932.
Anyone seen a time for early entry?
i like TbT, and having them play in the background while hanging with folks at the 932 seems like a perfect way to enjoy them ;D
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Do you get some sort of wristband to get in the pavilion when you get there early? If I show up at 5:30 I'd be stuck on the lawn the rest of the night? Thx!
nope, no wristband. first come first served. if you get up from your seat you are liable to lose it.
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Says on the Merriweather site that gates open 90 minutes prior to showtime
Link?
Last year it was suppose to be 10:30pm which was pushed back and then they pushed back gates regular admission entry to right before showtime.
http://www.merriweathermusic.com/faq/
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Says on the Merriweather site that gates open 90 minutes prior to showtime
Link?
Last year it was suppose to be 10:30pm which was pushed back and then they pushed back gates regular admission entry to right before showtime.
http://www.merriweathermusic.com/faq/
Gotcha, I was trying to find something on the festival website. Let me ask eddie in the FAQ...
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Who are your must see artists?
My day is looking like another Festival Stage day (except for JW).
the Dismemberment Plan
Santigold
Nas
M83
Jack White
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Says on the Merriweather site that gates open 90 minutes prior to showtime
Link?
Last year it was suppose to be 10:30pm which was pushed back and then they pushed back gates regular admission entry to right before showtime.
http://www.merriweathermusic.com/faq/
Gotcha, I was trying to find something on the festival website. Let me ask eddie in the FAQ...
http://virginmobilelive.com/freefest/info
Says 11 here. It could be that the gates close at 10pm seeing as how Jack White and Skrillex go past 10pm...
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I care, how else do we schedule the most important part of FreeFest which is the 9:30 forum meetup at 932?
That and M83 are the only real reasons that I'm sorry that I have to miss the festival. Will be working.
Why don't you all set up a few sub-times so that you get a few other chances to meet up? That and it allows for those who don't want to miss the 2-3PM shows to get a chance to mingle with 'the elite'. :D
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Suggesting other meet-up times is fine with me, other than wanting to see D-Plan and Ben Folds Five and avoiding the wubwubwub sounds, I'll be wandering between stages. Would even consider meeting up during the early entrance time period.
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My wife got all middle agey on me and didn't want to go Saturday. But my five year old started insisting that she "much rather go to a music festival than sit at home and do nothing." And of course my wife buckled.
God, I love my kid. Now we'll see how she actually endures five hours of live music. Maybe I won't love her so much once she starts complaining of boredom.
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Good luck. I took my oldest (7 at the time) to his first real rock show (U2 - insert snarky comments here) last summer. In the beginning it was great seeing the look of awe and excitement on his face. About halfway through he was finished though (not to mention I was getting tired of constantly picking him up so he could see).
This was of course a nighttime show, so YMMV. At least it will be easy to pick you out of the crowd there.
Oh, and you won't be able to bring her into the 932 (I think?)
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Thanks.
We've actually taken her to numerous shows, with varying degrees of success. I think her first show was Old 97's at Baltimore Artscape when she was a baby. She's been to two Seattle Bumbershoot Festivals, three Wolftrap shows (two Wilco, one David Byrne), and several outdoor things with local acts. I think the key to success is having other things for her to do (she loves to draw/sketch, food and drink are always a great diversion, sitting on the lawn is always a plus), and not being in the same place for too long. We'll shoot for Ben Folds, ZZ Top, and M83, with a dinner/roaming break during Alabama Shakes. So we'll be done by 8:50. Hopefully, that won't be too much.
I'll have to remember to ply her mom with lots of overpriced beer. Even if we can't be in the 932. Hope there are some decent options.
Good luck. I took my oldest (7 at the time) to his first real rock show (U2 - insert snarky comments here) last summer. In the beginning it was great seeing the look of awe and excitement on his face. About halfway through he was finished though (not to mention I was getting tired of constantly picking him up so he could see).
This was of course a nighttime show, so YMMV. At least it will be easy to pick you out of the crowd there.
Oh, and you won't be able to bring her into the 932 (I think?)
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Thanks.
We've actually taken her to numerous shows, with varying degrees of success. I think her first show was Old 97's at Baltimore Artscape when she was a baby. She's been to two Seattle Bumbershoot Festivals, three Wolftrap shows (two Wilco, one David Byrne), and several outdoor things with local acts. I think the key to success is having other things for her to do (she loves to draw/sketch, food and drink are always a great diversion, sitting on the lawn is always a plus), and not being in the same place for too long. We'll shoot for Ben Folds, ZZ Top, and M83, with a dinner/roaming break during Alabama Shakes. So we'll be done by 8:50. Hopefully, that won't be too much.
I'll have to remember to ply her mom with lots of overpriced beer. Even if we can't be in the 932. Hope there are some decent options.
Good luck. I took my oldest (7 at the time) to his first real rock show (U2 - insert snarky comments here) last summer. In the beginning it was great seeing the look of awe and excitement on his face. About halfway through he was finished though (not to mention I was getting tired of constantly picking him up so he could see).
This was of course a nighttime show, so YMMV. At least it will be easy to pick you out of the crowd there.
Oh, and you won't be able to bring her into the 932 (I think?)
Enjoy your Stella brah!
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If the only decent beer is inside the 932, you can always buy one inside and walk out with it. You don't have to consume it inside the 932.
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James, don't let her see Future Islands.... hahaha
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Does anybody know if outside food is permitted inside? The Merriweather website seems to imply it's ok for regular shows. But are there different rules for Freefest?
http://www.merriweathermusic.com/faq/
? No bottles, cans, or coolers.
? Only one empty or factory-sealed water bottle allowed per customer.
? No outside beverages.
? Personal food items in clear, disposable, non-glass containers are permitted.
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To answer my own question, from the Baltimore Sun:
(looks like we're bringing three peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the kid, lol).
YOU CAN BRING: Small tote-style umbrellas, (2) plastic factory-sealed water bottles or an empty reusable water bottle, small digital/disposable cameras, small blankets or beach towels, kid supplies when accompanying a child (i.e. stroller, kiddie food), sunglasses/hats/sunscreen, a valid photo ID to drink
YOU CAN'T BRING: Framed/large backpacks, knives/weapons, chains or chain wallets, chairs of any kind, outside food, coolers, tents or large umbrellas, video cameras, audio recording devices, professional cameras (changeable lenses), pets, drugs/paraphernalia, laser pointers
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We'll shoot for Ben Folds, ZZ Top, and M83, with a dinner/roaming break during Alabama Shakes.
Sounds pretty much like my schedule. I'll give a shoutout if I see you.
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James, don't let her see Future Islands.... hahaha
What is wrong with Future Islands? They have great music, and have been fun the two or three times that I have seen them.
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Nothing wrong with them (i like them too)...singer just might be too scary for a kid.
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My daughter has boldly proclaimed that she isn't afraid of anything. But I'm still not stretching the day any longer than it is already, so won't be going early to se them.
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rain, rain, go away...
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rain, rain, go away...
Saturday A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Saturday Night A chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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It's that time of year where I give away my pair of Virgin Fest tickets? Who wants them?
First person to PM can have them. Please send me your email address in the PM.
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from facebook:
BIG NEWS! Virgin Mobile Live is releasing over 1,000 special one-day only $20 'Karma Tickets' TOMORROW! Proceeds go to The Re*Generation House, our new homeless youth shelter built on the donations of prior FreeFests!
Why? Because we want to raise enough money for this new shelter that they won't have to worry about funding for at least 2 years!
Tix will be available at the Merriweather Post Pavilion SOUTH box office and the 9:30 Club box office from 12PM -6PM, or until they run out. Two ticket limit!
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thank you, seth/IMP/virgin/concert gods, for staggering the end of the festival. jack white ends at 10:20 while the other stages will go on until 10:50. this should spread out the rush to exit the parking lots. cool.
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Are we going to be allowed to park in the Columbia Mall parking lot? That's always my preferred spot for MPP shows, but I presume the numbers will be much greater tomorrow and so they might have different rules/enforcement over there.
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thank you, seth/IMP/virgin/concert gods, for staggering the end of the festival. jack white ends at 10:20 while the other stages will go on until 10:50. this should spread out the rush to exit the parking lots. cool.
you're so rock and roll!
;D
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Everyone make sure to catch Jack White. I thought he was the top performance at Lolla by far this year. Also if your in the pit take a million pics and video of him and see if he goes on a tirade
;D
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and smoke pot . . . so the people who are on their tenth beer in less than an hour can look down at you.
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and smoke pot . . . so the people who are on their tenth beer in less than an hour can look down at you.
yes yes, that too
;D
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They let people park in two small lots (I think one is by a bank?)....not sure about the main lot...they usually have signs saying not to park there on sold out shows.
Are we going to be allowed to park in the Columbia Mall parking lot? That's always my preferred spot for MPP shows, but I presume the numbers will be much greater tomorrow and so they might have different rules/enforcement over there.
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1 free ticket available, PM me with an email addy for it.
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1 free ticket available, PM me with an email addy for it.
Gone!
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I've parked at the Mall for two Freefests and haven't have any issues.
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and smoke pot . . . so the people who are on their tenth beer in less than an hour can look down at you.
Fucking stoners.
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I've got 2 tix to the virgin fest too, PM me if you want them..
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Got 2 for the highest bidder. Kidding. PM me if interested.
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quick reminder: forum meet-up at the 932 at 2:00 pm. i'll be wearing my traditional orange Atari logo t-shirt. swing by and put a face to the online personae. we don't bite (except for joe, but i believe he's had his shots recently).
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I'll be wearing a Doctor Who related t-shirt...
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quick reminder: forum meet-up at the 932 at 2:00 pm. i'll be wearing my traditional orange Atari logo t-shirt. swing by and put a face to the online personae. we don't bite (except for joe, but i believe he's had his shots recently).
Isn't that when Portugal the Man is playing?
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I've got 2 tix to the virgin fest too, PM me if you want them..
Tickets gone.. PS - Go O's! :)
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quick reminder: forum meet-up at the 932 at 2:00 pm. i'll be wearing my traditional orange Atari logo t-shirt. swing by and put a face to the online personae. we don't bite (except for joe, but i believe he's had his shots recently).
Isn't that when Portugal the Man is playing?
in fact it is, then again there is someone playing at all times... so can't please everyone.
swing by at 2:00, say hi, and still catch 90% of p.tm's set.
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A friend of mine just gave me 2 tickets he couldn't use at the last minute. If someone is still looking, e-mail me
bquietndrive87@gmail.com
UPDATE: I now have 1 extra ticket.
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So short attention span review..
D-Plan were in tip top form, need to go see them in a club soon.
From what I heard of Ben Folds Five they sounded great if a little tentative.
Allen Stone and Alabama Shakes far to blah for may tastes
Would have like to have heard more pre Eliminator ZZ Top songs, but the new material harken back to that nicely.
Other than the honky tonky version of "Hotel Yorba" I found the first part of Jack White's show tedious.... Far to much I'm Jack White hear me roar and the tendency to over blow the arrangements. However, the second half of the show was one of the most satisfying sets of music I've heard in a long time. He and the band much more relaxed and much more subtle.
Perfect weather, great venue, always fun to catch with with friends. Only disappointment was if anyone could cattle back on stage during the ZZ Top's set, Seth could have pulled it off. Sadly that did not come to past...
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At one point (it was 8pm and we were actually leaving), a drunken teenage girl sneered at us "Why do you have her here?", in reference to our five year old....who actually enjoyed herself, in the relatively short time we were there.
Unfortunately (to me) it seemed like this music festival was more about drunk teenagers in slutty costumes than anything else. Whereas Bumbershoot in Seattle (always my comparison point since it's the only music fest I have gone to on a somewhat regular basis) seems to be somewhat more subdued and family friendly.
As far as the music went, the one hour car ride took us 2.5 hours, and we missed half of Ben Folds. Agree with Kosmo, he sounded a little tentative, though did sound very good. Alabama Shakes were very boring. ZZ Top were pretty one note. I noticed they follow their setlist song for song every night, so it appears like we missed the string of hits at the end by opting to see M83....who we knew we didn't like after one song, and given that the Ferris Wheel line was too long and it was our daughter's bedtime...we opted to head home.
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I play no mind to the teenagers at these things anymore, but Nici and I actually left 932 after being appalled/embarrassed by the women who decided to grind/dry hump/pole dance the guy she was with for an extended period of time. It was pretty tragic...
Have to say it was pretty funny when Travis of D-Plan got the audience to wave to people on the ferris wheel.
It's clear Alabama Shakes and Allen Stone have bright futures playing the large festival circuit for years to come. Their competent but entirely bland take on blues/soul/country did very little for me, and I can just as easily see similar acts almost any year at the Greenbelt Blues festival.
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At one point (it was 8pm and we were actually leaving), a drunken teenage girl sneered at us "Why do you have her here?", in reference to our five year old....who actually enjoyed herself, in the relatively short time we were there.
Unfortunately (to me) it seemed like this music festival was more about drunk teenagers in slutty costumes than anything else. Whereas Bumbershoot in Seattle (always my comparison point since it's the only music fest I have gone to on a somewhat regular basis) seems to be somewhat more subdued and family friendly.
As far as the music went, the one hour car ride took us 2.5 hours, and we missed half of Ben Folds. Agree with Kosmo, he sounded a little tentative, though did sound very good. Alabama Shakes were very boring. ZZ Top were pretty one note. I noticed they follow their setlist song for song every night, so it appears like we missed the string of hits at the end by opting to see M83....who we knew we didn't like after one song, and given that the Ferris Wheel line was too long and it was our daughter's bedtime...we opted to head home.
Sounds like a craptacular time...
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geez James, after all that....
;D
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I will have to say the festival was the worst run one I have attended. First off parking. Little Patuxent Parkway was closed and pushing all traffic towards the entrance next to the dinner theater. Ok at 12:30 this entrance was already full. Why have all trafic go toward an entrance that is closed. And why shut down little patuxent parkway. So forced on 29 south get off the next exit and the other entrance is closed rude police officers there don't provide any information about parking. Why have the cops there if they are just going to hang out and bullshit. Park north of little patuxent parkway at some building parking lot.
Ok so Future Islands and Portugal the Man are good. Ben Folds is awful as usual. Maybe worst live performer. Wait in line for ferris wheel while person after person just pisses right next to the ferris wheel taking their pants down in the process. chicks included. What does the festival have no security. Pissing with your pants down in front of children is a sex offence in maryland. So turns out it costs 5 bucks to go on ride. then get in line for funnel cakes for like 30 minutes. turns out their are no funnel cakes in the line that is only marked funnel cakes.
All the lines for the spot a pots are like 30 minutes. the food lines are at least 45 minutes. Who is running this? This was the same scenario at florence and the machine. I have never experienced this is all the years of going to MPP. Santigold was awesome and so were M83. Though I don't know why everyone has to be so rude. If you see me and my wife holding hand why would you walk between us? And then try again and then look i am the bad one when i shove you. So many rude people. I have been to 5 lollapaloozas in chicago several new port folk festivals. tons of other various festivals across north america and nowhere were people rude like they are here in maryland. the constant shoving into people. Pushing people out of the way.
I say this will be my last virgin fest. I would much rather play a couple hundred dollars to go to a well run festival.
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Unfortunately (to me) it seemed like this music festival was more about drunk teenagers in slutty costumes than anything else.
this is par for the course lately at MPP, festival or not
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Seth melt coming soon.
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Unfortunately (to me) it seemed like this music festival was more about drunk teenagers in slutty costumes than anything else.
Who cares? You might be the the only person in the world complaining about chicks wearing revealing clothing. I hate to break it to you, but "rock" music festivals, by nature, aren't very family friendly.
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The lack of available food lines/parking/bathrooms was certainly an issue. It just felt like there were too many people packed in there for the amount of services that were available.
As far as drunken teenagers, well, you're going to a rock festival. Not sure what else to expect.
Was nice to see sweetcell and meet kosmo and miss p as well. One of the things I said during our chat - "Am I the only one who liked it more when it was at Pimlico?"
Still, a good time was had by all!
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I enjoyed the show. I had no problems with massive lines unless I elected to wait in one. I was able to get into the main stage pit for any band I wanted. The music was good. What else could I ask for at a free festival?
Das Racist cancelling was lame.
Justin Jones was a great opener for the day. I thought the Fading Light material translated well live.
Future Islands is not my cup of tea, but it's nice that the singer has enthusiasm.
Allen Stone rocked. He's not an exceptional artist, but he's definitely talented. The crowd in the pit had a fun time.
Portugal the Man sounded fine but my buddy hated them so we left after a few songs.
Trampled By Turtles did not impress me, and I reluctantly skipped Dismemberment Plan to get in line for Ben Folds Five's pit.
Ben Folds Five was solid but not spectacular. The set was full of a lot of new songs that sound a lot like his solo material. Eh.
Santigold was fun. Alabama Shakes were OK. Nas was good at what he does.
ZZ Top was a good time. It felt like a fun way to connect between generations as I saw teenage girls, old dudes, and everyone in between dancing. Plus the seats were 1/3 empty so there were plenty of places to chill out.
I skipped M83 and Skrillex.
Jack White was predictably wild and somewhat weird. A lot of the songs sounded like Jack White covering himself. The new arrangements were awkward at times. I loved "Ball and Biscuit" though and I almost yearned for new arrangements again during a forced-feeling "Steady As She Goes." Good set, but strangely I almost liked the predictable Black Keys set more last year. Jack White couldn't really get a rhythm with his audience.
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I'll agree that the new version of "Steady As She Goes" sounded like a work in progress, although I liked the 60s cool vibe he was going for with it. It would be interesting to hear that would in the future...
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i had a great time at freefest. t'was nice to see a few old faces at the meet-up but once again it was very under-attended. i realize this makes me old but i enjoyed trampled by turtles. d-plan was good, but i preferred their last shows at the 930. santigold was visually interesting but the music left me rather indifferent. i walked over to the pavilion for alabama shakes but based on what i heard i didn't bother going in... ended up wandering around for food. zz top are kinda one note, but what gawddam fun note it is. i really liked their set. caught some of M83 and it was up and down. to be fair i was pretty far back and i met up with a good buddy so spent more time talking with him than listening to the music. the 40 minutes of JW that i did catch were interesting but i wouldn't have paid to see him. i quite liked the early songs that he played on an acoustic, it got too noodly whenever he went electric. i caught about 1 minutes of skrillex as i walked towards the western stage, once within earshot i decided that was enough, turned around and left. folks were obviously having a great time but i can't stand dubstep.
parking was more problematic this year than in the past but i must have lucked out because it wasn't horrible for me (we arrived at 1:30). coming from the north it us took 15 mins to crawl from 32 to a parking lot on the other side of the library, then a 10 minute walk to the venue. parking at the mall right across from the north entrance, as i've done in past years, would have been faster but i suspect the decision to not allow that this year wasn't up to freefest/IMP/etc. it was still better than any parking experience i've had at bristow! listen, there is no easy way to pack 25,000 people and all their cars into such a small space and when mall owners, the police, the city, fire inspectors etc get into the mix there are bound to be delays. yeah, i wish it would have taken me 5 minutes instead of 25. boohoo.
there definitely was a shortage of bathrooms for the number of people there. i certainly hope this is addressed in the future.
sounds like some folks had a much worse experience that i did, and that was too bad. freefest remains one of the highlights of late summer for me. a sincere thank you to everyone who made this festival happen! here's to hoping that freefest comes back next year!
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my friends that attended the sweetlife festival said there were a bunch of 15 year olds doing coke in the bushes by the upper part of the lawn.
i was sitting in the pavilion for animal collective earlier in the week. during michachu and the shapes, it seemed like just about everyone in the pit lit up a joint....can't remember the last time i smelled so much weed.
what is going on with this generation
damn i'm old
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The mall probably disallowed parking because it was Columbus Day weekend, during which many stores like to hold sales. No big advertised sales between Labor Day and today.
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i was sitting in the pavilion for animal collective earlier in the week. during michachu and the shapes, it seemed like just about everyone in the pit lit up a joint....can't remember the last time i smelled so much weed.
Ah, the good ol' days!
what is going on with this generation
damn i'm old
Yes, you are. Believe me, not that much has changed other than it's generally gotten much, much tougher to get away with that anymore.
I'll remember to steer well clear of your lawn, old man. ;)
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Got there in time to run in and see Das Racist but as we were parking I checked Twitter and saw that they tweeted out that they were sick, then I saw a couple blogs post that they had broken up the night before. Total bummer.
What I noticed almost immediately was the "EDM" crowd, and by that I mean a bunch of underage kids wearing bright shit or almost nothing. I hate that crowd. I also felt like it was a lot less crowded than the last time I went.... It was fairly easy to get up front for Santigold and Nas and then get over to the Pavillion and was able to walk down and score seats on the side section for ZZ Top and Jack White. I'll say that the bathroom lines were absolutely insane, then it seemed that when the sun was going down that the food lines were insane.
The sound was terrible for Nas, Santigold had a great set, but the crowd seemed a little out of it. ZZ Top was awesome, it was a shame how many people around me were just sitting through it to see Jack White. I thought the last 20 or 30 minutes from ZZ Top was pretty great though. I loved Jack White, decided to leave before his encore to beat the crowd and it proved to be pretty easy to walk out and get on the highway without hitting any significant traffic. I had a blast, love Jack White, everything else was just icing on the cake. Did anyone take advantage of any of the Foursquare deals? There were certain places around Merriweather that you could check in and get a free beer or a free shirt. By the time I made it to the bar though they said that they were done with the beer offer. :(
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Too many old curmudgeons on this board.
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I wouldn't really call it an encore...it was like a 2nd set...7 songs.
I loved Jack White, decided to leave before his encore to beat the crowd and it proved to be pretty easy to walk out and get on the highway without hitting any significant traffic. I had a blast, love Jack White, everything else was just icing on the cake.
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Enjoyed the freefest. I really was attending to see Ben Folds Five. Arrived at 1:30, parked at the Mall despite the signage prohibiting same, saw part of Portugal, the Man. Enjoyed it, but I think I need to see it indoors, in the dark.
Then had $9 pizza. No line for that. Enjoyed thee $9 pizza, despite its being $9.
Watched Trampled by Turtles from the pavilion and enjoyed them. Great banjo and fiddle action.
Stayed for Ben Folds Five and enjoyed that as well. Lots of old stuff: Jackson Cannery, Underground, Song for the Dumped, Kate, Army, Magic, a few new songs, at least one Ben Folds song (Landed). Then I left.
As I was leaving, I saw Thatguy securing the area while Seth and a few other folks were loaded onto a lift and taken to the roof of the pavilion. Goodtimes.
There were lots of people wearing animal-headed outfits and other crazy stuff; kids these days.
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I wouldn't really call it an encore...it was like a 2nd set...7 songs.
I loved Jack White, decided to leave before his encore to beat the crowd and it proved to be pretty easy to walk out and get on the highway without hitting any significant traffic. I had a blast, love Jack White, everything else was just icing on the cake.
Yeah, I was walking out at 9:51 and knew his set was scheduled to 10:20 so I figured it'd be a solid chunk. It was also freezing and I was in shorts and a tee shirt. Cripes the temperature drop was pretty drastic!
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What I noticed almost immediately was the "EDM" crowd, and by that I mean a bunch of underage kids wearing bright shit or almost nothing. I hate that crowd.
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2011/09/bro-dubstep-shirt-eats-chilis-has-dubstep-gone-mainstream-dubstream.html
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people who look at other people's clothing for the judging ability of those people, and to write articles about those people so other people can also learn to judge even more people by the clothes on such people.
please kill these people. kill them fucking dead. they do not have the proper clothing on.
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I saw a couple walking around and the guy had a shirt that said "HYFR" and the girls shirt said "YOLO", I just think it's lame. The ironic shirts or almost any graphic tee I think is lame. That's just me, they might be awesome people, they just dress like idiots. Also, this couple didn't look like a couple of kids either, which makes it worse.... they should know better.
Anyone see the guy walking around with the giant deadmau5 head on?
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I enjoyed the fest. Got there during Ben Folds Five, enjoyed them and Alabama Shakes. Had a 15 minute wait to get a cocktail at 9:32 (longest wait I've ever had there), only time I got in line (thought we'd have access to the food truck). ZZ Top was amazing, went down in the pit for them. Liked Jack White quite a bit, but it was getting pretty chilly towards the end.
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What I noticed almost immediately was the "EDM" crowd, and by that I mean a bunch of underage kids wearing bright shit or almost nothing. I hate that crowd.
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2011/09/bro-dubstep-shirt-eats-chilis-has-dubstep-gone-mainstream-dubstream.html
molly and cocaine will make you do strange things.
:o :o
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I had no idea Jack White traveled with all male and all female bands and chooses the day of which he's going to be playing with that night..... How weird.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/08/virgin-freefest-2012-photos_n_1947127.html#slide=1613794
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Shirt of the day:
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I'm here for the whiny meltdowns
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You should head over to the Orioles thread then.
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people who look at other people's clothing for the judging ability of those people, and to write articles about those people so other people can also learn to judge even more people by the clothes on such people.
we are all carles.
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What I noticed almost immediately was the "EDM" crowd, and by that I mean a bunch of underage kids wearing bright shit or almost nothing. I hate that crowd.
http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2011/09/bro-dubstep-shirt-eats-chilis-has-dubstep-gone-mainstream-dubstream.html
The take away from this is Ravers are good and Dubstreamer are bad? Isn't Rave so 20 years ago?
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That's why I go to these things! The hot teenage gash!
Unfortunately (to me) it seemed like this music festival was more about drunk teenagers in slutty costumes than anything else.
Who cares? You might be the the only person in the world complaining about chicks wearing revealing clothing. I hate to break it to you, but "rock" music festivals, by nature, aren't very family friendly.
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That's why I go to these things! The hot teenage gash!
Unfortunately (to me) it seemed like this music festival was more about drunk teenagers in slutty costumes than anything else.
Who cares? You might be the the only person in the world complaining about chicks wearing revealing clothing. I hate to break it to you, but "rock" music festivals, by nature, aren't very family friendly.
nobody has said this in a while . . . post of the week.
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The take away from this is Ravers are good and Dubstreamer are bad? Isn't Rave so 20 years ago?
REPOST: you're way way way off here, if you don't get carles, you just don't get him, sorry.
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With a name like Carles I suppose there is no use in trying...
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With a name like Carles I suppose there is no use in trying...
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Too bad the search function at HRO isn't working. His articles on he iPad DJ broad and the dude who tried to trade his iPod Touch for some chronic was some of the funniest shit I've ever read.
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Unfortunately (to me) it seemed like this music festival was more about drunk teenagers in slutty costumes than anything else.
Who cares? You might be the the only person in the world complaining about chicks wearing revealing clothing. I hate to break it to you, but "rock" music festivals, by nature, aren't very family friendly.
nobody has said this in a while . . . post of the week.
Whatever at Newport people bring their babies and at Lolla they have a kids stage. Poor security and poorly run. Don't make excuses. Prior years I have attended the festival weren't like this. evidently management has gone downhill.
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maybe they're just letting in too many people...
sad to read about the downfall of the festival.. just cause its free don't make it great... personally i think the caliber of artists has gone noticeably down and although i had to miss this year i really didn't feel like i was missing anything special
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There's kids activities, a kids play area, and bands/theater aimed at kids at Bumbershoot in Seattle. But I guess Bumbershoot is more of an arts community festival that just happens to also have top notch music acts aimed at a more age diverse crowd.
Whereas Freefest is aimed simply at getting the 15-29 crowd roped into the corporate party animal corral(?) And I suppose that's the "cool" thing for alot of people.
Giving away tickets is good and bad. It's good because some music fans probably wouldn't go otherwise. It's bad because some of the people who go probably aren't really music fans.
Unfortunately (to me) it seemed like this music festival was more about drunk teenagers in slutty costumes than anything else.
Who cares? You might be the the only person in the world complaining about chicks wearing revealing clothing. I hate to break it to you, but "rock" music festivals, by nature, aren't very family friendly.
nobody has said this in a while . . . post of the week.
Whatever at Newport people bring their babies and at Lolla they have a kids stage. Poor security and poorly run. Don't make excuses. Prior years I have attended the festival weren't like this. evidently management has gone downhill.
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solution: get rid of the electronic stage. This stage attracts the younger crowd.
bumbershoot does not have an electronic stage.
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I thought the same thing.
But why would they want to get rid of the younger crowd? To me, that's clearly the target audience for Freefest at this point.
And I'm ok with that. There's still plenty of live music options in the area to satiate my live music needs.
solution: get rid of the electronic stage. This stage attracts the younger crowd.
bumbershoot does not have an electronic stage.
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to eliminate the whining on the board.
But why would they want to get rid of the younger crowd? To me, that's clearly the target audience for Freefest at this point.
solution: get rid of the electronic stage. This stage attracts the younger crowd.
bumbershoot does not have an electronic stage.
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I thought the same thing.
But why would they want to get rid of the younger crowd? To me, that's clearly the target audience for Freefest at this point.
And I'm ok with that. There's still plenty of live music options in the area to satiate my live music needs.
solution: get rid of the electronic stage. This stage attracts the younger crowd.
bumbershoot does not have an electronic stage.
or they could just move it back to pimlico if they want a bigger crowd or decrease the size of the corwd. Why can't a music festival appeal to all age groups. And not having enough spot-a-pots, food vendors or securit, or parking is not related to the age of the crowd.
One thing I will say is when I was at Montreal Jazz Fest and the Music Festival in Quebec City it was nice to see all ages and races and different types of people at the festivals.
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Why are you guys comparing multi day nationall events that attract people from all over the world to a 10 hour festival held in Columbia, MD?
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Why are you guys comparing multi day nationall events that attract people from all over the world to a 10 hour festival held in Columbia, MD?
Because they're breeders and thus expect the world to cater to their whims.
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Why are you guys comparing multi day nationall events that attract people from all over the world to a 10 hour festival held in Columbia, MD?
well it used to a multiple day event and organizers have said they envision it being like pitchfork. I only went to two nights of scapescape but I will say it was easier to park, easier to get food by 1000, easier to go to the bathroom by 1000, and better crowd. If you like that comparison.
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It's the youngsters that the sponsors want, even require. They want to brand their brands on the kids' brains while they're still susceptible to branding, i.e. still building their brand loyalties and identities. Old folk ain't brandable. If it remains Freefest it will be geared to the kids.
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And why can't we complain about a festival that is run badly. They should know themselves that waiting a half hour to go in a spot-a-pot is unacceptible. No clear directions on where to park when we have always been able to park in the mpp parking lot is unacceptible. With cops directing us in circles. hour long food lines is either unacceptable or you let people bring their own food in. On the lollapalooza forum after every festival the organizers start threads where people can complain about that years festival.
I haven't experienced problems with the festival in the past either at mpp or at pimilico. So I am not complaining just to complain. Festival had problems either fix them or dont' do it next year. I am guessing they let more people in this year. I didn't attend last year so I don't know how that went down.
As the food lines were an issue at Florence and the Machine as well I think they might have problems at Mpp overall but never bathroom lines like they had.
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It's the youngsters that the sponsors want, even require. They want to brand their brands on the kids' brains while they're still susceptible to branding, i.e. still building their brand loyalties and identities. Old folk ain't brandable. If it remains Freefest it will be geared to the kids.
well like I have said before I have virgin mobile service and an LG phone. So they can have this attitude that it is just kids they want but then they will probably fail as a company. I know virgin mobile is just Sprint. how are they doing as a company? there -1.11 earnings per share doesn't look good does it?
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While I'm in general agreement with you, I will say that I peed twice at that building that looked like a barn near the pavillion, and it took me no more than five minutes to get through the line each time.
And if you get really desperate, pee in an empty plastic cup. You don't even have to wait in line to do that.
And if you don't like food lines, carry your own in. Just sayin.
And though beer lines were long, the 932 bar was empty. Yes, I sucked it up and paid $9.50 each plus tips for a couple of shitty beers to wash our dinner down with.
I also read that attendance was actually down this year.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49323998/ns/local_news-baltimore_md/t/virgin-mobile-freefest-attendance-down/
And why can't we complain about a festival that is run badly. They should know themselves that waiting a half hour to go in a spot-a-pot is unacceptible. No clear directions on where to park when we have always been able to park in the mpp parking lot is unacceptible. With cops directing us in circles. hour long food lines is either unacceptable or you let people bring their own food in. On the lollapalooza forum after every festival the organizers start threads where people can complain about that years festival.
I haven't experienced problems with the festival in the past either at mpp or at pimilico. So I am not complaining just to complain. Festival had problems either fix them or dont' do it next year. I am guessing they let more people in this year. I didn't attend last year so I don't know how that went down.
As the food lines were an issue at Florence and the Machine as well I think they might have problems at Mpp overall but never bathroom lines like they had.
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Festival had problems either fix them or dont' do it next year.
or don't attend. no one is owed a festival (especially a free one). speak with your wallet/feet.
I am guessing they let more people in this year.
yeah, that's my take on the this year's woes.
EDIT: interesting link, Ford. huh. the lines seemed to imply there were more people...
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No one is saying we are owed anything..
but most of us are professional concertgoers.. if the show is good we'll be there whether its free or not... if it sucks we won't go or will not go again.. if the organization sucks, whether its free or not, we're going to remark on that.. i mean we are professional concertgoers! :)
I actually think Seth values our feedback and gets a kick out of it even if we act a bit "entitled"..
by the way Seth if you're reading this thanks for bringing back PiL!!!!!!!!!!! Made my week.
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The target audience is entitled teenagers, not professional concertgoers. One look at the lineup tells you that much!
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The target audience is entitled teenagers, not professional concertgoers. One look at the lineup tells you that much!
I hear you
BUT Oh I don't know.. the true "professional" goes to just about anything.. people are amazed sometimes to hear about what I will go check out... and going to see the new bands the kids are into is part of any serious "professional concertgoers" dossier.. but you're right maybe I should distinguish between professional and hipster concertgoer
;D
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Festival had problems either fix them or dont' do it next year.
or don't attend. no one is owed a festival (especially a free one). speak with your wallet/feet.
I am guessing they let more people in this year.
yeah, that's my take on the this year's woes.
EDIT: interesting link, Ford. huh. the lines seemed to imply there were more people...
I already said I won't be back and I have said that I would glady pay for a better line-up more day festival in the past. But with the lines at Florence and the Machine and then the repeat here I think I am done going to MPP. Which is a shame because it has been my favorite venue for decades.