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By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:53:11 +0000

^Amen brotha… Don’t talk shit on Bonnaroo unless you have gone yourself, because I can tell you as an experienced festival goer that it is a wonderful festival, one of the best in the country, Second only to Rothbury. I understand the vibe might be a little different, but to say All Good is a better festival is a false statement.

This will be my first year skipping Bonnaroo in the last 5 years…

By: Will

Will — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:27:39 +0000

Hahaha, dang Jeff. For being a festival pro you’d think you’d be a bit more peaceful. Yeah, there are a lot of fests that are fantastic, he made a little jibe at one. It’s all good :)

By: scott

scott — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:01:22 +0000

Hey good review. Had a great time myself.3rd year in a row. Also been to Roo and its not nearly as enjoyable (as a whole experience).
Don’t listen to douches who get all agro over which bands people do/don’t like, which fest is the best etc. Some of the best I’ve been to (and if you count 3 day phish,widespread, etc runs is alot Jeff) have been small regional fests. I got married at one actually. So to get back to my original point, good writing, keep checkin out new fests and enjoy the experiences. :)

By: Review: All Good Festival 2009 - Roll With It

Review: All Good Festival 2009 - Roll With It — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:06:51 +0000

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By: Bassnectar Labs

Bassnectar Labs — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:03:11 +0000

Whoa. Charlie! Thanks for the write-up. Hope you enjoyed the frenzy.

By: Charlie Brinson

Charlie Brinson — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:49:54 +0000

Jeff,

Thanks for the response. I tried to focus my review on the music that was played because that was the reason that I went. I guess I could have commented on the ubiquitous drug scene. That seems a little played out though and seemed to be more of a nuisance at the festival.

I didn’t really delve to far into the camping scene because I spent the majority of my time by the stages listening to music and only hung out in the camping area for a few hours each day.

As for amenities, the festival taxis were pretty cool. I would have loved to interview one of those guys/girls for a feature piece because they have seen a little bit of everything and even travel with the festivals. I just didn’t get around to it. All Good offered $5 showers and the money went to the local firefighters. They had a really cool painted school bus that people got water from and washed their faces.

I am sorry that I didn’t hit the aspects that you were looking for in the review. Maybe I can do it on the next one.

- CB

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:55:21 +0000

wow. so this is your first festival experience, but you didn’t comment on any of the festival amenities or the overall setup? just the music, which was your typical jamband rotation. then after that subpar review, you go on to blast Bonnaroo for being commercialized? that generic critique is so played it’s become a beacon for people who have no clue what their talking about. Bonnaroo’s lineup is by far the most diverse lineup out of any festival in the U.S. period. I’m not so sure what’s “commercial” about it. X-Box? Fuse? Bud Light? MLB? All of these things I’ve fairly sure are corporations thousands of hippies contribute to in some way. You cannot win with the commercialized argument. On top of that, it is the most fan friendly festival I have yet to attend, and unlike you, i’ve been to countless festivals. The fact that you haven’t even been to Roo, and then fluff All Good w/o mentioning any of the non-musical attributes, exposes you as a pathtic reveiwer of anything. Nice try.