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Absolutely perfect. Did GA as always just because I wanna hear every band. Plus the haul in and out sucks, but it ain’t so bad with a wagon. 3 trips up and down the hill and we didn’t have to move for 3 days. Heard all bands, only went to stage for DSO and a handful of others but what a weekend. Finally got a couple of buddies to come along plus Sammy and I think they may be for sure future attendees. So laid back. We camped next to VIP entrance in GA and used VIP facilities 30yds away all weekend w/no hassle. Stayed away from the mud (mostly) and had one hell of a music filled weekend. Cooked big Ol breakfasts, then ate disco at night, slept like a baby all 3 nights. Swear I get my best sleep in some field in a tent. Lol But of course the universe had to even things out and dump some shit on us Monday as we had a blowout on the way home. Luckily we had just crossed into KY. I believe that was the difference between being searched if we’d have been in Ohio, but in KY the cop was just glad we didn’t want his help and left us alone. 🤣😆 Rim was seized to the drum and it took over 2 hours to get the flat off to change the tire. Overall still a great weekend. Got tire fixed and oil changed and me and luke are camping Deercreek for phish next weekend. Caverns/Jubilee/Phish 3 weekends in a row and then I’m gonna need a break.

Some thoughts on this years fest. 1. Vip was a muddy disaster zone. 3 straight weekends of fests left it with little grass if any. We camped in 6” tire tracks. In our 30’ space we had to drive through our tent area and pull to the line then camp where wed driven over. They have to figure out a better system. If that was always car camping inside they could make a driveway down but most fests there don’t have inside camping so they can’t make a permanent vip. Personally I want to buy an RV spot and camp on the gravel since VIP was unliveable. GA on the other hand was nice and grassy b/c no cars drive in the bowl. You could tell who was vip and who was GA by looking at their shoes. Vip had mud to their knees and GA had maybe slightly dirty shoes if that. Luckily for legend valley they have no shows for 3 weeks and can work on the grounds. 2. It was awesome to be back at a real fest. We had an amazing time. The second we left our camp, everything was perfect. 3. That new PA is freaking insane. It’s the Meyer Sound Panther array. Top of the line large format PA. Smaller footprint than the previous meyer sound array but with the same kick. Super clean sound. Can’t beat the sound at jubilee. When Cotter has the perfect tools he can make magic and the sound was that. There was no ear fatigue at all even though the sound was massive. 4. The staff and security are so super friendly. I forgot how friendly everyone is that works there. It’s generally the opposite of any big indoor venue where they look at concert goers as suspects to be watched. Not the case at all at jubilee. These guys and gals are doing 16 hour shifts. I was like wow that’s a shift. One lady said she actually works the fests as a side job b/c she loves it and not for the 48 hours of pay. One had a lightning bolt hat and was grooving near vip. Loves jubilee b/c there’s no hassles and the crowd is super nice plus he loves dead. Friendly staff really does make a difference. You really don’t see many smiles from security at the caverns. The big sheriff at the caverns was threatening a guy playing guitar outside the gates to scram or he was going to jail. Hell even the sheriffs driving around at jubilee weren’t looking to get anyone. There’s such a vibe difference at jubilee. At the caverns there are 3 security inside packing weapons on their hips. Wtf. I could prob go on and on. The disgusting camp probably only lowered the happiness factor to a 98/100. It’s time to make jubilee a 6 day festival like lost lands at legend valley where people can come in on Tuesday. Or just add a pre-party day with just dso playing at night. I have to think you could get at least 1k to add an early entry show for an additional $75 or so. Let’s make this trip longer!!!

When Bob and I camped, we got an RV GA pass and tent camped. Plenty of space and they didn’t look to muddy, certainly no 6” tire tracks. I’ve been to all but 2 jubilees, and a few Grateful Fests at the Ledges. Jubilee makes me feel a new sense of faith in humanity. I ponder this question, How can so many of us with a variety of life experiences from the 4 corners of the country and everywhere in between be so loving, considerate and joyous in the mud, and heat? I have never been around a more pleasant crowd of people in my life. EVERYONE I had the pleasure to talk to were wonderful human beings. You said it…98/100 even with the muddy campsite experience. Thanks for the review, it was all you eloquently described.

Day one rainy....and muddy. But the music was superb! Sun here today and for remainder of the fest.

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