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[h_wimmer11]

Is anyone going to Lynyrd Skynyrd on the 18th at the Shooting Star Casino?

[petch53]

Although I am not excited about the overall event I am really disappointed in Saturday, hopefully they are listening and do something about it; there is still plenty of time.

Saturday is the day I'm looking forward to the MOST!!!

Just change GFR to 5 the rest is OK.

[pink flamingo]

Although I am not excited about the overall event I am really disappointed in Saturday, hopefully they are listening and do something about it; there is still plenty of time.

Saturday is the day I'm looking forward to the MOST!!!

Just change GFR to 5 the rest is OK.

The order doesn't matter all that much to me (I'm flexible like that )... I'm picking Saturday because I most want to see Night Ranger (though I'm also looking forward to Kid Rock because of all the good reviews I've heard on here & from other friends)!!!

I'd also just like to mention (to no one in particular), but if this was just a camping deal (take away the music & that cost)...I'd still be there, without a doubt, to see my old friends & meet some new ones!!! Moondance has a special something that can touch your soul, it might be the music, the people, the grounds... a mixture of it all, but if you are open to it, it will change your life forever!!! Sometimes I think just getting a hug from dear, sweet Willard makes the day something special, it warms my heart!!!

[Herschel]

Two tribute bands on Saturday is unacceptable, especially after the promise that moving to three days would mean no more tribute bands on the main stage. We held out for longer than we planned but officially our 12 three-day passes will not be purchased this year and some of us have been attending for over a decade. The consensus of the group is that MDJ will have to win us back, not just come with "average" next year.

Maybe one of the area fests has to go away for it to be good again. A number of people who frequent Cadott are also not overly pleased, though less with the lineup. Their new light tower blocks off a decent portion of the lawn seats and it's right in the meeting area for one decent-sized group.

Royallton is getting better lineups every year but they're still a ways behind and their grounds aren't anywhere near as nice as MDJ or even Cadott.

Competition can be great for consumers but sometimes things get wattered down before they get better. Weathering the storm is the key. IMO MDJ was in the strongest position to do so, but lost a lot of ground. As my festival of choice, that frustrates me.

[Doug]

It's almost a draw for me as to which night I'm looking forward to most. Friday might have a slight edge. Thursday will probably have the crowd. Saw Hinder once, amazing performance. One thing to say about the lineup though, it's well-rounded and covers a broad span of decades. Could almost have three generations worth of performers taking the stage this year.

[pink flamingo]

Maybe we need a forum called THE DEAD HORSE and this can be where we put all the less then positive posts that have been rehashed a thousand times... then people can choose to visit it and read those, or just avoid them! Some of us like to live in a rose-y, positive energy, happy thoughts, pretty in pink colored world!

Dougie, I think you are right... as much as I hate change, it is kind of cool to look at the line-up from a three generation prospective!!!

[JeffG]

I lurk alot and post some....but one thing is for sure, there are people who are passionate about the whole Moondance experience and there are people who direct their passion towards the music aspect exclusively. Either way, the need to be respectful of others on here should be maintained. One way of thinking isn't the right way for everyone...but, thats why we live in America, right? Just as the freedom is there to attend MDJ or spend your money elsewhere. If you don't like it (or one aspect of it) and choose not to go, then don't go. If you do... lets party! It's simple.

Just as our dolloar is harder and harder to come by every year, imagine how it is for the MDJ folks to stretch the dollar to fit everyone's ideas of how the line-up should look? If money was no object for them, we would see the top grossing bands every year. They do the best with what they have and it shows year after year. I, along with many others, think that is pretty cool.

Can I share a story? I was in Forida this past March and attended a concert in Estero at an indoor arena there. It was a rockin-kick a$$ country concert, but since it had been 80das there I wore my 2010 Moondance Rock Jam tank. A guy and his gal walk by our row and he looks at my shirt and yells, "Moondance Jam!!! Walker, MN !!!" I said, "yeah, been there?" He and his gal gushed about how they had been there for MDRockJam a couple years ago while visiting rellies in the area. They go on to say what a great venue for outdoor rock music and what a shot in the arm it is for the Walker area as a whole. They both specifically said how friendly the people were and how it didn't matter who was playing, everybody was rocking and partying like one big family. I thought it was pretty cool how we run into people at the other end of the nation who have experienced once what we get to experience every year....and they loved every minute of the whole MDJ experience.

And, it's also pretty cool to alot of us how people like Lisa, JWG, Blonde, Pinkie, (just to name a few) are sincerely passionate about the whole Moondance experience, the MDJ image, it's creator and his wonderful family, and the respect that that people (in general) deserve but don't always get/give. Cups up!

[pink flamingo]

I like the way you think JeffG & thanks for sharing your story... it is, indeed, pretty cool!!!

[Lisa!]

Nice post, JeffG!
Awesome story, too.

[ontario rocker]

everyone has different takes on every band and just because one feels a band doesn't justify a certain time slot - others do.... go with an open mind and a smile on your face....and life will be a better place