Newport anyone??

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 2, 2008 8:46 pm

RRRMan1976 wrote:Does anyone know if they allow those camping chairs in the bag into this thing? YES
Also, I see footage from a lot of the other years on YouTube and people have coolers? Are coolers allowed?YES, small coolers. Checked for glass and alcohol at the entry
Is it wise to get there right when the doors open??YES, unless you want to chill out way in the back, which is also cool

conched · Post by **conched** » August 2, 2008 8:46 pm

Who did you see?

I listened to Steve Earle and Allison Moorer live and a bit of Cowboy Junkies recorded and She and HIM live, and then all the power went dead and the T1 line was down.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 2, 2008 8:47 pm

conched wrote:Who did you see?

I listened to Steve Earle and Allison Moorer live and a bit of Cowboy Junkies recorded and She and HIM live, and then all the power went dead and the T1 line was down.

the thunderstorms here knocked out part of the power grid in Newport. It was WILD......

(not the smartest weather to be out in, but not much choice.....)

Steve Earle was GREAT!

The Marleys were great!!!

conched · Post by **conched** » August 2, 2008 8:49 pm

I hope tomorrow is a better day weather-wize.

Thanks for the report.

Enjoy!!!

RRRMan1976 · Post by **RRRMan1976** » August 2, 2008 8:49 pm

Is it easy to check out the different stages??
What are the food and beverage prices like??

jimsig · Post by **jimsig** » August 2, 2008 8:49 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote: Otherwise you could go grab a spot in a lot in Newport for about $20 for the day and take the water taxi across to the venue.

That sounds like a plan. I am driving down by myself and meeting up with people. How easy it it to find the watershuttle?

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 2, 2008 8:57 pm

RRRMan1976 wrote:Is it easy to check out the different stages??
What are the food and beverage prices like??

Yes, checking out the different stages. Not far apart at all.

High, as you can imagine. But you can get hot dogs and burgers for $4.00, so not totally stupid. The line for the bar was about 150 YARDS long.... I passed....

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 2, 2008 8:58 pm

jimsig wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote: Otherwise you could go grab a spot in a lot in Newport for about $20 for the day and take the water taxi across to the venue.
That sounds like a plan. I am driving down by myself and meeting up with people. How easy it it to find the watershuttle?

Easy, it's on America's Cup Ave near Bowens Wharf. Big sign. Or ask anyone in town; they'll know

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 2, 2008 9:02 pm

RRRMan1976 wrote:How early did you get there???
Any other tips or pointers???
This is my first time at the Folk Festival....

I got there later today, but that was planned, and I never tried to get near the stage. You gotta be early if you want near the stage at all.

Prepare for rain: there's no shelter. ZIP LOCS for the electronics. I was totally soaked, like I'd literally been swimming.

jimsig · Post by **jimsig** » August 2, 2008 9:03 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:Easy, it's on America's Cup Ave near Bowens Wharf. Big sign. Or ask anyone in town; they'll know

Thanks Jen,
Had a feeling it was near there. Would have hated to have parked near there and find out it was quite a bit away. Hopefully it will be easy enough to meet up with my friends once inside.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 2, 2008 9:05 pm

jimsig wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:Easy, it's on America's Cup Ave near Bowens Wharf. Big sign. Or ask anyone in town; they'll know
Thanks Jen,
Had a feeling it was near there. Would have hated to have parked near there and find out it was quite a bit away. Hopefully it will be easy enough to meet up with my friends once inside.

Look in front of the stage.

jimsig · Post by **jimsig** » August 2, 2008 9:11 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
jimsig wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:Easy, it's on America's Cup Ave near Bowens Wharf. Big sign. Or ask anyone in town; they'll know
Thanks Jen,
Had a feeling it was near there. Would have hated to have parked near there and find out it was quite a bit away. Hopefully it will be easy enough to meet up with my friends once inside.
Look in front of the stage.

I will be sure to look for you

, but something tells me I won't have to look too hard for you as they will probably be close by you.

nycfeat · Post by **nycfeat** » August 2, 2008 9:15 pm

sgh...thanks for posting the info. I hear mud is good for the face.

gingerbreadman · Post by **gingerbreadman** » August 2, 2008 10:32 pm

conched wrote:I listened to Steve Earle and Allison Moorer live and a bit of Cowboy Junkies recorded and She and HIM live, and then all the power went dead and the T1 line was down.

Listened to that exact same stuff today too!

But then I went out to mow the grass before the rains came. Guess I didn't miss anything...

Thanks for the info Jen, sounds like y'all will be needing your flip flip boots tomorrow!

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 3, 2008 6:35 am

gingerbreadman wrote:
conched wrote:I listened to Steve Earle and Allison Moorer live and a bit of Cowboy Junkies recorded and She and HIM live, and then all the power went dead and the T1 line was down.
Listened to that exact same stuff today too!

But then I went out to mow the grass before the rains came. Guess I didn't miss anything...

Thanks for the info Jen, sounds like y'all will be needing your flip flip boots tomorrow!

<<--- headed out!

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » August 3, 2008 10:23 am

. .just talked to SGH . . she and a few others have claimed a spot RIGHT IN FRONT OF JIMMY'S STAGE . . .! !

. .and another BN group is holding space in front of Jake . . ! !

. .so far, so good on the weather . . ! ! . . fins crossed. . .! !

. .oh . .she said there were neighbors sportin their foam fins hats. . .

. .groan. . .

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » August 3, 2008 10:56 am

balcony girls wrote:. .just talked to SGH . . she and a few others have claimed a spot RIGHT IN FRONT OF JIMMY'S STAGE . . .! !

. .and another BN group is holding space in front of Jake . . ! !

. .so far, so good on the weather . . ! ! . . fins crossed. . .! !

. .oh . .she said there were neighbors sportin their foam fins hats. . . . .groan. . .

Don't you love that? My motto has always been "Let's not embarass the man!"

gingerbreadman · Post by **gingerbreadman** » August 3, 2008 1:37 pm

balcony girls wrote:. .just talked to SGH . . she and a few others have claimed a spot RIGHT IN FRONT OF JIMMY'S STAGE . . .! !

. .and another BN group is holding space in front of Jake . . ! !

Sounds like just another day in Anguilla!

Main stage folks are getting Calexico now... All the folks in Radioland just got a shoutout...

conched · Post by **conched** » August 3, 2008 1:37 pm

ScarletB wrote:
balcony girls wrote:. .just talked to SGH . . she and a few others have claimed a spot RIGHT IN FRONT OF JIMMY'S STAGE . . .! !

. .and another BN group is holding space in front of Jake . . ! !

. .so far, so good on the weather . . ! ! . . fins crossed. . .! !

. .oh . .she said there were neighbors sportin their foam fins hats. . . . .groan. . .

Don't you love that? My motto has always been "Let's not embarass the man!"

Down here in Texas we'd have on our FOAM cowboy hats like Jimmy likes.

Sounds like a GREAT day to be in Newport.

conched · Post by **conched** » August 3, 2008 1:38 pm

gingerbreadman wrote:
balcony girls wrote:. .just talked to SGH . . she and a few others have claimed a spot RIGHT IN FRONT OF JIMMY'S STAGE . . .! !

. .and another BN group is holding space in front of Jake . . ! !
Sounds like just another day in Anguilla!

Main stage folks are getting Calexico now... All the folks in Radioland just got a shoutout...

DAVE O, what's the link to the live feed?

BuffettNews.com

Newport anyone??

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