TheWindBlower Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE FEST? My buddy and I have been talking about going since we were 18. 24 now, 6 years in the making, and we're finally going. Couldn't be more pumped for it. Who else is going? Which bands/labels are doing exclusive FEST variants or releases? Who are you excited to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Really?! Nobody else is going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc32137 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 The girlfriend and I've got single venue tickets for Saturday at The Wooly and Bo Diddley Plaza. I think @themeconspiracy is gonna be there all weekend, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorbike Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 This board used to be Fest central. Where did everyone go? I'm heading down from Atlanta this year with a semi-car full with space for maybe one more if someone needs a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 i'm going. this will be my final year.. well most likely. if anyone is up for beers and hanging, let me know PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeconspiracy Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 On 10/12/2017 at 11:16 AM, controlthebleeding said: i'm going. this will be my final year.. well most likely. if anyone is up for beers and hanging, let me know PM me. You say every year that it's gonna be your final year haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeconspiracy Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Yep! I'll be there! Going to both prefest and fest! If you see a 5' tall girl with pink hair, say hi. Or PM me if you wanna try to actually plan to meet up at any point. - Lauren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeconspiracy Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 If it's your first fest, my advice is: - pace yourself! It's a marathon, not a race. - take plenty of water/ food/ rest breaks. - diddley will never cap out, but a lot of the smaller venues will (esp high dive, Atlantic, wooly, Loosey's) and double especially for secret sets. Get there early if it's a must-see. - be flexible. Your plans will change and you won't wind up seeing every band you want to. - eat tacos at flacco's and a gator burrito at Boca. Also hit up the hot dog cart. - if you buy a lot of merch, take advantage of the bag check uhaul at high dive. They let you check it for the day and you can add more stuff to it later. - if you're not staying at either of the official hotels, still try to hit up a pool party/after party/beer purge at one (warning: you can party out front of the HI, but can't go inside if not a guest. Wyndham, you can). - Use the Fest app if you aren't already. Keep an eye out for schedule changes. - hug people and make friends. - If you don't go to one of the 88 Fingers Louie sets, you're fucking up tommytumult, TheWindBlower and controlthebleeding 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 17 hours ago, themeconspiracy said: You say every year that it's gonna be your final year haha no i do not.. only this year because it's my 10th. but will see you in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeconspiracy Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 2 hours ago, controlthebleeding said: no i do not.. only this year because it's my 10th. but will see you in a few weeks. Hahaha you def said it last year I'm glad you're going! See you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 On 10/12/2017 at 9:18 AM, motorbike said: This board used to be Fest central. Where did everyone go? Adulting sucks. dynamitekid and themeconspiracy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsensteiner Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I already have a Fest pass and a flight ticket, but a work issue came up and I can't make the trip. Anyone in need of FEST 3-day pass for 110 bucks? themeconspiracy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorbike Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 On 10/15/2017 at 3:49 PM, larsensteiner said: I already have a Fest pass and a flight ticket, but a work issue came up and I can't make the trip. Anyone in need of FEST 3-day pass for 110 bucks? A bunch of folks on the Fest Friends Facebook group are looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I will be there, got my pass yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Anybody know about some Fest exclusive releases? Almost People have an exclusive variant of their new EP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc32137 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Fat Wreck is doing another Fat Music For Fest People. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah_totally Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 5 hours ago, TheWindBlower said: Anybody know about some Fest exclusive releases? Almost People have an exclusive variant of their new EP. Little Elephant are having exclusive Fest copies of some of their lathes "This Friday, October 27th, we will have 70 records for sale at THE FEST flea market in Gainesville! 70 VERY REALLY LIMITED EDITION jackets, cut on CLEAR vinyl! Here is the list of sessions we are going to have with us. The number next to the band is how many we will have of that particular session. Get them while you can, WE WILL NEVER PRINT THESE JACKETS AGAIN. Records will be $15 as usual!" AJJ x 1 AJJ Session 2 x 1 Cayetana x 1 Chris Farren x 1 Foxing x 5 Foxing Session 2 x 3 Into It. Over It. x 5 Jeff Rosenstock x 3 Jeff Rosenstock Session 2 x 5 Kevin Devine x 1 Laura Stevenson x 1 McCafferty x 2 Modern Baseball x 5 Mom Jeans x 3 Mom Jeans Session 2 x 3 Old Gray x 1 Old Gray Session 2 x 1 Pears x 4 Pinegrove x 5 Prince Daddy & The Hyena x 1 Red City Radio x 1 Restorations x 1 Rozwell Kid x 1 Rozwell Kid Session 2 x 1 Signals Midwest x 1 Slaughter Beach, Dog x 1 Sorority Noise x 2 Sorority Noise Session 2 x 2 Sorority Noise Session 3 x 2 The Dirty Nil x 2 The Smith Street Band x 3 TWIABP x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holland623 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 asbestos has a live Smoking Popes and a Live Off With Their Heads it would seem. Hoping a homie that's going can snag a Smoking Popes for me From Facebook - Our newest releases got delivered today! swing by our booth at Fest for a super limited colored edition of the first two releases in the "Live! from the rock room" series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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