Peach Festival 2016

[suebhunny]

[war fart]

So now every major summer fest that isn't on hiatus has a lineup, and we don't even have an artist announcement.

Cripes, that's one hot lineup, too!

[suebhunny]

Feb 3, 2016 12:43:30 GMT -5 war fart said:

So now every major summer fest that isn't on hiatus has a lineup, and we don't even have an artist announcement.

Cripes, that's one hot lineup, too!

And only $135 a ticket.  WANT!!!!

[southernman]

Peach is a great deal for their festival. Their early bird ticket is only $99.

That said, I think their lineup was stronger the past two years than this lineup. I mean, I would go and I'm sure it will be great. I don't see it as some kind of mountain to climb, though.

[suebhunny]

It just kills me that this fest is so good, so affordable, and so close to where I live. And at a completely craptastic time of year when I can't take any time off work.

[The Other One]

Either Lockn has some ridiculously insane lineup this year and it does not matter what lineups the other fests have or they just don't care. Maybe both.

[suebhunny]

Feb 3, 2016 13:09:09 GMT -5 The Other One said:

Either Lockn has some ridiculously insane lineup this year and it does not matter what lineups the other fests have or they just don't care. Maybe both.

If they want folks to buy Lockn' tickets before spending all their money on other fests that have documented that are actually providing music this year, they had better announce SOMETHING right quickly!

[war fart]

I'm really starting to think the announcement will be hiatus.

[Deleted]

Interesting to note that while JRAD, DSO and Golden Gate Wingmen are playing, there are no actual Dead members showing up in any format. I wonder if Lockn' is paying them a little extra to not do other festivals so close in date to Lockn' (I have no idea what other line-ups are out there, so that may be a stupid comment based only on seeing this line-up).

So we could be in store for something that would make any Grateful Dead fan salivate and dig deep into their wallet no matter how many other festivals they hit up.

Just trying to stay positive, I guess. I know that's totally out of character for me, but it's fun to try it every once in a while.

[suebhunny]

Feb 3, 2016 15:14:32 GMT -5 @snyooterdynck said:

Interesting to note that while JRAD, DSO and Golden Gate Wingmen are playing, there are no actual Dead members showing up in any format. I wonder if Lockn' is paying them a little extra to not do other festivals so close in date to Lockn' (I have no idea what other line-ups are out there, so that may be a stupid comment based only on seeing this line-up).

So we could be in store for something that would make any Grateful Dead fan salivate and dig deep into their wallet no matter how many other festivals they hit up.

Just trying to stay positive, I guess. I know that's totally out of character for me, but it's fun to try it every once in a while.

Nice catch.  The only actual Dead I've seen on any festival lineup is Dead & Co. at Roo.  The boys just don't seem to be on the festy circuit this year...except for Lockn'?

[Deleted]

Feb 3, 2016 15:42:44 GMT -5 suebhunny said:

Feb 3, 2016 15:14:32 GMT -5 @snyooterdynck said:

Interesting to note that while JRAD, DSO and Golden Gate Wingmen are playing, there are no actual Dead members showing up in any format. I wonder if Lockn' is paying them a little extra to not do other festivals so close in date to Lockn' (I have no idea what other line-ups are out there, so that may be a stupid comment based only on seeing this line-up).

So we could be in store for something that would make any Grateful Dead fan salivate and dig deep into their wallet no matter how many other festivals they hit up.

Just trying to stay positive, I guess. I know that's totally out of character for me, but it's fun to try it every once in a while.

Nice catch.  The only actual Dead I've seen on any festival lineup is Dead & Co. at Roo.  The boys just don't seem to be on the festy circuit this year...except for Lockn'?

Billy & The Kids are playing Wanee, but that's the only other one I know of. And there's a pretty good chunk of time between Wanee and Lockn'.

[The Other One]

Feb 3, 2016 14:42:59 GMT -5 war fart said:

I'm really starting to think the announcement will be hiatus.

Well aren't you a ray of sunshine

[war fart]

Feb 3, 2016 15:57:21 GMT -5 The Other One said:

Feb 3, 2016 14:42:59 GMT -5 war fart said:

I'm really starting to think the announcement will be hiatus.

Well aren't you a ray of sunshine

Yes. Yes I am.
Also, sorry folks who were hoping to see me at Wanee. I'm throwing my money at this instead. Way closer, and Sue can at least come and join me for Friday night.

[Deleted]

Feb 3, 2016 16:02:11 GMT -5 war fart said:

Feb 3, 2016 15:57:21 GMT -5 The Other One said:

Well aren't you a ray of sunshine

Yes. Yes I am.
Also, sorry folks who were hoping to see me at Wanee. I'm throwing my money at this instead. Way closer, and Sue can at least come and join me for Friday night.

Yes, it's a bummer you won't be joining us Wanee-bound folks, but this one certainly does seem to be the wiser choice for your situation. Also, apparently we are getting my daughter a bunny for her birthday, so your crash space near Raleigh might be occupied by a Flemish Giant rabbit by April.

But I have to say, although I've already thrown my money at Wanee and Lockn', I'd be lying if I wasn't strongly considering this one too. That line-up is not shabby.

[Andie Bee]

I wish I could do it all! I'm loving this line up too too much!!

[smosey wales]

Artists' contracts often include agreements about where and when they can play other venues.

I'll admit I'm new to the fests but is there really a demand to buy early? It's not like assigned seats, unless you are buying into a limited area (like RV at Lockn). The early savings, when you look at what you spend for the whole weekend, is not that much--compared to the risk you buy early and then can't go.

It would be interesting to talk to the business guys about the percentage of revenue from early sales. Of course, the organizers give the discount to raise capital early--my guess is that is more important than stimulating sales.

[mccjeff]

That does look enticing. I am usually the one pointing out that this fest is a month before Lockn and so if they just announced then Lockn isn't really late but... This is starting to concern me.

[The Other One]

If you think Peach has an Awesome line up..please sit down before you read the Lockn Artist list Coming Really Soon!!!

From Lockn Family Misfits group. I can beither confirm nor deny the validity of this claim.

[war fart]

Jeez, how many Lockn groups are there? I'm having difficulty finding online discussion about Peach outside of FB...

[The Other One]

Feb 3, 2016 21:05:33 GMT -5 war fart said:

Jeez, how many Lockn groups are there? I'm having difficulty finding online discussion about Peach outside of FB...

Here is the link for the Misfit group. I may share a lot of rumors and speculation but I always share my sources so you can judge for yourself.

www.facebook.com/groups/888384984586592/

Should be lots of Peach discussion in the RatDog group. The RatDog group broke the news of the first Lockn festival three years ago, weeks before it was publicly announced.

ratdog.org/community/viewforum.php?f=1

[wizard1]

too many groups, i can barely manage to keep up with this one these days.

Peach looks awesome - will be seeing JRAD two nights in New Orleans over Jazz Fest w/ Chimenti sitting in for Marco. Should be interested and I hope they to see them at Lockn.

Speaking of Lockn, they better announce something soon before we start making plans to go to Peach instead.

[Deleted]

We were seriously considering Peach, but I get to put a roof on my house instead. Yipee!

[aparfitt]

Peach looks like a go for me - closer to Vermont and affordable with a line up I can live with. A festival a month sounds good to me, maybe start with Mountain Jam in June. Not sure about July, you folks are a great source for fest info.

[estprofinhumboldt]

Feb 6, 2016 15:31:50 GMT -5 aparfitt said:

Peach looks like a go for me - closer to Vermont and affordable with a line up I can live with. A festival a month sounds good to me, maybe start with Mountain Jam in June. Not sure about July, you folks are a great source for fest info.

Northwest String Summit is in July:)

[war fart]

Feb 6, 2016 23:18:00 GMT -5 estprofinhumboldt said:

Feb 6, 2016 15:31:50 GMT -5 aparfitt said:

Peach looks like a go for me - closer to Vermont and affordable with a line up I can live with. A festival a month sounds good to me, maybe start with Mountain Jam in June. Not sure about July, you folks are a great source for fest info.

Northwest String Summit is in July:)

Someday, man. Someday...