afro poppa Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hi everyone,Change of plans, no Denver Phish for me. I think I am going to do something closer to home, moe.down.Anyone else going down? I'd love to camp near a huge crew of fellow wicked awesome Canadians.Ari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykorey Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I will be going, but not sure of the plan yet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 in - should be good times!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunkyb Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'll be at moe.down too. I'll be working the technaflora tent at the top of the hill. See you soon Ari! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 what is the technaflora tent? I haven't been to a moedown at the new venue...whats it like? Al side camping or chuck side camping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunkyb Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Technaflora is my buddies hydroponics company. He sponsors moe.down. I've only camped in venue area at new venue. Haven't even been into regular camping at the venue. Only thing I've heard is that its a bit of a walk to stage from camping area.Stage is great, main area has a great set up. Its super small too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Awesome, thanks for the tips. Let's be sure to share a pint or two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonyak Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Won't be making it this year.its a crazy walk from the parking to the camping area. and the stage is setup at the bottom of a huge hill, which can make getting back up to the camping area at the end of the night.... interesting.the new venue was good. I missed the old one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jVids Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 IN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 looks like i'm in, til sunday anyway! 1st moe.down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buncooter Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Anyone in Toronto need a ticket??? benjaminkreuter@gmail.comHave a few extras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 email'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 how was the fest? let's hear a funny story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 The fest was great. Lots of funny moments that would really only be funny to the three people that I went with. Otherwise they would just be strange... Bob Weir coming out for a few tunes with moe. was super cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm looking forward to hearing a few stories as well! Sounds like I missed a good party with lots of good folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Overall, it was good times, but that was largely due to the folks we rolled with. The music was good, moe. played well, TVOTR was great, Ween was mediocre, but again, good times. The new venue gets a thumbs down from me - you have to walk up hill to get into the venue and out of it. What kind of fucking masochist thinks this shit up?! I did like the two stages side by side, but that was little comfort. It seemed extra weird and pretty sketchy this year and left me wanting for the comfortable and familiar environs of Turin.It's likely I won't go back to moe.down. It's the end of an era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 This could also be in part due to the fact that Superball was extra awesome and this was a waaaay far cry from what happened at Watkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Super sketchy in terms of attendees? Curious cause I've never been and its always on my radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Dude- of all the sketchyness we have seen (and been a part of) over the years at moe.down, what could possibly set this apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I've heard that security was pretty tight, even going to the lengths of checking wallets and looking (and sniffing) inside acoustic guitars.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Dude- of all the sketchyness we have seen (and been a part of) over the years at moe.down, what could possibly set this apart? The sketch factor in previous years was fairly concentrated to the borders of turwookistan, save a few random wholesalers and people lobbying for the Lampshade Sweater campaign. This year, it was an all out assault on the senses. Filth was definitely the mayor this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I think you nailed it fluffhead77- moedown needs segregation! lol. Its actually kind of true. It was a great time and moe. played great. They have reworked some of their newest tunes and Billy Goat, Suck a Lemon and a few other new ones are really getting good. It was definitely under attended too, so strolling to a great viewing area between the soundboard and the stage was easy for any set. The weather was actually pretty good for the most part.. until Sunday, which was total crap, and kind of brought the vibe down a bit. Don't have much to report in the way of the other acts- I thought Ween phoned it in a bit. TVOTR was fun, or at least what I caught. Bruce Hornsby was great but made a strangely timed remark about Robbie Robertson and his songwriting affiliation with him- and kind of poked the crowd into applause- before playing a song they'd written together, right before Levon Helm's set. Overall though, a great famoely reunion. Security was a bit annoying the first day for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Jefferson O'Craignish for Mayor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I will be going, but not sure of the plan yet...... Great hanging with you dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jVids Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I had an awesome time, music was great, crew was great!The hills were annoying but if you take a breather a try not to up-chuck everything in your gut....it's not half bad!Terrible french fries though, I might not go back. Where was all the malt vinegar up in that bitch?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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