Wow, I just got back from Gathering of the Vibes and this is the first I am hearing about someone dying. Wow! That is sad for sure. By the baseball diamond was a pretty hard core shakedown with lot's of sketch for sure! But as for the rest of the festival, it was great! If you didnt venture into that area, it was a completely different vibe! There were not long lineups to get in at all this year. We ended up camping far away though, there were actually shuttle buses that took us to and from the music. I feel like we saw a good balance. Some sketch in the shakedown area and the odd people walking around. But 95% of hte experiences were awesome, peaceful,fun, interesting and happy. I hear what you are saying about when it was on the bikers property, but you can't beat being literally right at the ocean! People could chill on the rocks at the ocean and hear the music on the solar stage behind them. nice! I love this festival and had a WONDERFUL time! still sad to hear about the person who died, I did see the medics around a lot and helping people who needed it though, unfortunately not everyone.