Bonnaroo Music Festival
Memorial Day is traditionally the beginning of summer and summer concert festivals although the actual season does not begin until June 21. Memorial Day is also the date for Summer Camp Music Festival near Peoria, Illinois.
I have had my share of concert festivals. I have been to Telluride once, Bonnaroo three times, Merlefest twice, and Lollapalooza once. In fact, one year I attended Bonnaroo with friends in Tennessee and then drove across the country to see Telluride by myself. Lately though I have taken a hiatus from the scene.
After reading Traveling Savage’s wonderful depiction of the Shetland Folk Fest in Scotland I was inspired to attend another festival. Summer Camp Music Fest is this weekend in Chillicothe, Illinois. I knew of a few friends that were going, so I thought I might tag along.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at Bonnaroo Music Festival
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at Bonnaroo Music Festival
My Morning Jacket at Bonnaroo Music Festival
I sent an email to the organizers and asked if they would provide a press pass in return for blogging about the event. To my surprise they agreed, so I will be blogging, photographing, tweeting, stumbling, and rumbling from Summer Camp Music Festival.
The author enjoying a cold one at Bonnaroo
Camping out at Bonnaroo
Music festivals are a great way to adventure travel. Camping in the woods with 10,000 other revelers is a great way to have a great time and see some great music. The costs for the tickets can be high, but the value is worth it when one adds up all the great music they see for one price. Considering a concert ticket is $20.00- $30.00 and more for the higher drawers then one can come out even in just one day.
Camping in the beautiful town of Telluride
Since I have no pictures from Summer Camp yet, I am posting pictures from Telluride and Bonnaroo to get people in the summer festival frame of mind.
Stay tuned,
TT
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Awesome! The most important lesson I’ve learned on my travels is simply to ask for what I want. I’m always surprised by how often people say yes!
And good on ya for drinking a proper beer there
That’s awesome Ted! Congrats on the press pass. I am sure you will enjoy the camping, music, and the drinks!
Which Telluride one did you go to? They have Planet Bluegrass, Jazz and Blues and Brews.
Looks like you’ve got the right idea there in the shade..with that can of suds..amen..
Cheers..
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