Wakarusa

[noolan]

is that really the best picture you can find to convince someone to go to this festival?

[303dubbin]

ha its a pretty fun festi. 24 hours of music is awesome.

only complaints are... soundsystem needs to be better and the weather blows. 90% humidity and 90+ degrees every day.

[nocigarettes]

Probably just Simon Posford DJing.

i agree. a Simon Posford DJ set is still badass.

according to http://www.twistedmusic.com/tours/
it will be a DJ set; but Shpongle was initially listed as a performing band on the Wakarusa website

[TomAz]

there's a band called The Pimps of Joytime

[noolan]

http://www.jambase.com/festivals/wakarusa/

Schedule above.

[Drewbles]

Is anyone going to Waka this year? I just bought my ticket and camping pass. I've heard the camping scene and environment are amazing. Plus, there are some great bands playing this year.

I read that you could fish in a lake and in the river there. Is this true? Do you bring your own fishing pole and bait? That sounds badass. I know there is frisbee golf and canoeing as well. I'm flying to Tulsa with my gf and then driving the rest of the way, so I'm trying to get all my camping and travel stuff ready soon.

If anyone could give me some knowledge from experience or insider info on camping, things to bring, tips, etc., I would really appreciate it. I plan on arriving early Thursday if you wanna say whats up and load one up.

Thanks and peacccccce.

[noolan]

I went to the old Kansas location, but this will be my first time on the mountain. Speaking with friends that went last year, main stage camping is a non-stop party and anything and everything is floating around. As for fishing, I'm pretty sure you must provide all your own gear and such. This is going to be an awesome weekend!

[noolan]

15 days, even if you hipsters don't care!

[canexplain]

I didn't see a 2013 thread and since there are so few of us here, guess this is the current thread. I just picked up two tics and ADA camping (it's always so fucking close you can go back to camp because you forgot your cigs or something and it is no big deal.) So if anyone is going from the board, lets chat. I don't think I will have any room for hitchers though because I think we are going to the Roo the next run. Fuck Waka runs thru June 1st and Roo isn't till the 13th. We may just head home to refresh but geez that is an extra 2k added to the round trip. I have places to stay in Tn but for 2 weeks lolz.....hummmmm.....cr****

[Neighborhood Creep]

Runs through June 2, but you wouldn't leave until June 3 I assume. Then getting to Bonnaroo a day early isn't a bad thing to avoid that damn line so that's the 12. You'd have 9 full days to run back to CO. With that money you're better off finding a good route and checking out some stuff.

My buddy's band Jon Wayne and the Pain will be playing there this year.

[canexplain]

Runs through June 2, but you wouldn't leave until June 3 I assume. Then getting to Bonnaroo a day early isn't a bad thing to avoid that damn line so that's the 12. You'd have 9 full days to run back to CO. With that money you're better off finding a good route and checking out some stuff.

My buddy's band Jon Wayne and the Pain will be playing there this year.

Yea I lived all over that area but I suppose I could kill a few days. I have no patience but that's always been the case. I have a niece and her family there in Whitebluff Tn where I could stay all summer if I wanted and they wouldn't care. Cool on your buds band. Let me know when they play and I will try and catch them. One year this band member was leaving on the last day in the morning and they gave us their credentials (plastic hanging things). We had the best time that last day pretending like we were "somebody". That's Waka though.......cr****

[Neighborhood Creep]

Part 2 of 3 was released today



in addition to

[canexplain]

Final lineup. I like it a lot. Best small-medium festival there is ...cr****
Widespread Panic
Dispatch
STS9
The Black Crowes
Amon Tobin
Snoop Lion
Umphrey’s McGee
Yonder Mountain String Band
Gogol Bordello
Zeds Dead
Of Monsters and Men
GROUPLOVE
SOJA
Rebelution
Quixotic
Galactic
Shpongle presents The Masquerade
Tipper
MUTEMATH
Son Volt
Ozomatli
EOTO
SAVOY
RJD2
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
Gramatik
Los Amigos Invisibles
Calexico
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Del The Funky Homosapien
Bombino
Criolo
J BOOG
Allen Stone
Figure
Emancipator
AraabMUZIK
GRiZ
Icona Pop
Felix Cartal
Baauer
The Polish Ambassador
Minnesota
The Green
BoomBox
Papadosio
Wallpaper.
Milo Greene
The Floozies
Anuhea
Zion I
ZOOGMA
The Werks
Delta Rae
Langhorne Slim
Moon Taxi
The Motet
Shovels & Rope
The Bright Light Social Hour
Deap Vally
New Monsoon
Lyrics Born
The Coup
Band of Heathens
Red Baraat
HeRobust
GAUDI
RUN DMT
RL Grime
Wick-it the Instigator
Andreilien (Heyoka)
The Whigs
Karsh Kale
Janover & reSUNator
Bluetech
Kidnap Kid
Abakus
Lance Herbstrong
Lord T & Eloise
Cherub
Govinda
D.V.S*
DJ SOLO
Xaver
Samples
The Apache Relay
Mingo Fishtrap
Earphunk
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
Flow Tribe
The Brothers Comatose
ZZ Ward
Nic Cowan
Mountain Sprout
Dirtfoot
Tornado Rider
Nahko and Medicine for the People
Jon Wayne and The Pain
David Wax Museum
Spirit Family Reunion
The Last Bison
Mountain Standard Time
Old Shoe
The Magic Beans
Holy Ghost Tent Revival
Buffalo Killers
Dumptruck Butterlips
The Ben Miller Band
Eitch
The 1 oz. Jig!

[ods..]

My friend Eitch is playing this fest! she's awesome

her music's out there but it's not bad





poppy weird shit.

[canexplain]

My friend Eitch is playing this fest! she's awesome

her music's out there but it's not bad


Hey let me know when they are playing and I will try to catch them for sure. Give me a name or something of yours and I will make a sign welcoming them to the stage. cr****

[Neighborhood Creep]

This is the guy I know (singer, Jon Wayne). He is playing the main stage, not sure the day but just said before Snoop Lion some time.




That Eitch is pretty nice

[canexplain]

Yea I thought the tunes were a great morning listen. They will be good on a stage during the day.,
Ods you don't have to make excuses for your friends band. Better than anything I have ever composed lolz......I don't usually beg, but if anyone who has friends playing at Waka and you are not going, hook me up with the band so I might get some perks. It's a family affair......cr****

[greghead]

Oh shit, Band of Heathens! Hell yeah. Those guys are from Austin and they fucking slay, I highly recommend checking them out, Ron.



Don't be fooled by the acoustic shit, they throw down hard when they're plugged-in.


EDIT:And I had no idea the Black Crowes were back from hiatus. Hell yes.

[ods..]

Ha! I wasn't making excuses, I just don't think it's everyone's cup of tea. She's a chill, sexy girl though! Go see her for sure

[canexplain]

Ha! I wasn't making excuses, I just don't think it's everyone's cup of tea. She's a chill, sexy girl though! Go see her for sure

Yea I get it. We all have different tastes but good music is good music eh.....Tnx Greg for the heads up. Crowes kick ass too. Sure Waka is not in the class with Coachella but what a fun, great fest and venue......cr****

[TomAz]

Best small-medium festival there is ...cr****

Have you been to all of them, Ron? Specifically, have you been to FunFunFun Fest? Because it is great. And, it's not in Arkansas, unlike this hippie conference.

But be sure to catch Gogol Bordello, Son Volt, and Calexico, because they are all great.

[ShyGuy75]

[canexplain]

Have you been to all of them, Ron? Specifically, have you been to FunFunFun Fest? Because it is great. And, it's not in Arkansas, unlike this hippie conference.

But be sure to catch Gogol Bordello, Son Volt, and Calexico, because they are all great.

Best ....I have been to.....

I had to look up Fun festy. Looks like a good one but not jammy enough for me. Actually I have never done any of the Austin ie: SXSW, etc. so it might be somewhere I need to go this year. It's about a month after BM so let's see if I survive that cr****

[Sushov23]

If I thought I could convince a couple of my friends to go to this festival, I would be there. I like this lineup, and the price is right. Isn't it hot as shit in Arkansas though?

[canexplain]

If I thought I could convince a couple of my friends to go to this festival, I would be there. I like this lineup, and the price is right. Isn't it hot as shit in Arkansas though?

It's in the mnts so that helps. Much cooler than the Roo. At night if you are at the main stage, you can look back at the (smallish) hill and see hundreds of fires going. Some for cooking and ambiance but some just to warm up a bit. cr****

[canexplain]

I've never done a link before. Guess this is how you do it. It's about 30 pics from Waka....cr****

Nope I hit the link and it gives anyone full control of my library haha....

[canexplain]

Generic pics of Waka ....cr****

[Sushov23]

How many people show up on average? How relaxed is the festival? Those pictures are great, can you please share more? I'm seriously considering this festival cause of the solid lineup and adventure aspect.

[canexplain]

Here is a quote from some rag about the top festivals in the US....

“The Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival is a 4-day foot-stomping party in the heart of the Midwest. Born in 2004, Wakarusa burst onto the scene with a diverse and eclectic lineup featuring over 70 artists. The 2004 and 2005 bills perked the interest of both devout and casual music fans alike. Fans that made the trip to Wakarusa left with unforgettable stories of the music and the beautiful surroundings. In 2006, Wakarusa returned and quickly established itself as a premiere, grassroots event in the nationwide outdoor music scene. Attracting folks from all 50 U.S. States and 5 countries, the 2006 event featured over 100 artists, 7 stages and over 4 days of non-stop music and entertainment. The 2007 and 2008 events again featured over 100s of artists and drew attendees from all 50 U.S. States and several countries. 2009 marked the event’s first year at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas.”

It said the attendance is somewhere about 60k I think. Not as many sparkle ponies as Coachella, a lot of kids and families,moon shine from the locals ala' the Roo, the drugs flow, the hot air balloon floats, open fires, lakes right there (I don't remember if you can get in them), and some of the best musicians of any particular instrument you can think of. cr****

[Neighborhood Creep]

If I don't end up going to Coachella, I think I might end up trying this out.