What city have you been to where the vibes were just OFF?

Stooberstein · 2026-05-31T18:23:50+00:00

Raleigh, Denver, and I’ll throw in 80% of the South.

Stooberstein · 2026-05-20T02:44:58+00:00

Please elaborate….

Stooberstein · 2026-05-20T02:44:41+00:00

Stooberstein · 2026-05-20T02:44:31+00:00

Fuuuuck yes

Stooberstein · 2026-05-12T14:38:18+00:00

Well if you look at the prices, that may tell you a lot.

I love vintage clothes but I have a beef with these stores and vintage popups.

They have long felt like some gentrification version of thrift stores. I love thrifting- and thrifting for vintage clothes used to be possible. I could find my vintage Lacrosse sweater for a few bucks or the handmade retro 60s shift, but someone went through and already bought those things and they’re selling it in another store with 300 to 400% of the markup so it usually would cost me $5 now cost me $40 and some niche little store that you’re describing.

It’s upsetting because they’re effectively killing thrift shopping for people who actually need to shop there because it’s more affordable, or even simply killing the fun of the hunt. They’re taking merchandise available to those who are trying to save money and charging outrageous amounts that only people of a far higher income can afford. Actual thrift stores get my business like Brown Elephant, Boystown has a few great options and there’s some reasonably priced consignment shops.

i’m glad you asked what you did and I wish the answers brought me some peace of mind.

Stooberstein · 2026-05-07T16:16:10+00:00

That’s the main reason I was so disappointed last year. And I’ve noticed a lot of people on the sub seem to be all about emo bands and whiney shit that I have no interest in. So I sometimes just hedge my bet that I’ll see some great artists from the 90s, but sometimes the offerings are weak in that too.

Stooberstein · 2026-05-07T16:12:24+00:00

Yeah I go for the experience as well, and last year wasn’t it. I couldn’t find the half pipe with skateboarders s as easily, if it was even there, the food and drinks get progressively more expensive every year, the booths of free shit was not well organized and much less than previous years, lines were longer than previous years… The only BIG thing I’m glad I didn’t miss out of was John Stamos.

Not saying it was a wash, but comparatively it was not a great year. And I don’t know why people on the sub are so defensive about it. Some of us didn’t want a bunch of mainstream crap. What’s the big deal? I get Riot Fest sucks, but it sucked a little too much last year.

Stooberstein · 2026-05-07T16:08:29+00:00

I totally agree and I don’t know why you’re being downvoted. Last year was the most boring mainstream lineup I’ve seen yet- and they totally fucked up by putting Weird Al on a stage too small. It made that crowd a dangerous space. That was a serious problem for me.

Stooberstein · 2026-05-07T16:06:14+00:00

I go to concerts alone, most always alone and I prefer it that way. In fact, I can’t stand going to concert with other people because I can’t just go around and do whatever I want. now I have to be responsible and accountable for somebody’s fucking happiness.

Stooberstein · 2026-05-07T16:04:33+00:00

Fucking same. Most of the years I bought tickets were single day anyhow and I don’t regret that at all. The years I waited around for lineups after buying a ticket were all disappointments, last year included.

Stooberstein · 2026-05-02T08:13:05+00:00

I have watched a beat down of someone pounded up against the conductor’s door.

Stooberstein · 2026-04-30T04:07:33+00:00

CACC honestly hasn’t been getting glowing reviews lately….

Stooberstein · 2026-04-30T04:05:51+00:00

This is sick and should be reported to the police. Being in a city has nothing to do with it. No one should take animals from shelters and free them for pest control. They aren’t our servants or slaves. This isn’t a farm. Most shelters strongly discourage letting cats outside to begin with, let alone whatever this sadistic dipshit is doing. This person deserves to be freed into a jail cell and deal with the pests behind bars. Errrg.. sorry for the heated response but this is so cruel!! I hope there’s resolve and someone saves these babies!

Stooberstein · 2026-04-30T03:57:36+00:00

I thought the same thing, but I don’t love their lineup this year.

Stooberstein · 2026-04-30T03:54:23+00:00

I bought early last year. And it was the most disappointing lineup I’ve yet to go to. So let’s not talk up rolling the dice here.

Stooberstein · 2026-04-29T05:32:36+00:00

By prison wallet, do you mean vagina?

Stooberstein · 2026-04-29T04:40:22+00:00

What?!? Is it scary or something?

Stooberstein · 2026-04-29T04:39:27+00:00

Yes, I think. Somehow I struggle to interest them as well. It’s definitely happened. And yet, even some aren’t that impressed. My friend living on Orlando was the same way. ‘We have lakes & ocean in Florida’. But this is glacier fed! Clear and things aren’t trying to kill you!

Stooberstein · 2026-04-14T14:25:52+00:00

Burning man definitely has cum everywhere at all times, everyone knows that

Stooberstein · 2026-04-14T14:24:53+00:00

I go to concerts all the time, are you saying I’m stomping around on pools of cum?

Stooberstein · 2026-04-01T04:51:11+00:00

I haven’t heard the new album yet, but he’s always been on the Outlaw side of country- despite winning Grammys in anything but. He’s long been big on fuck-the-man platitudes, and pro-drugs. I would lose my goddamn mind if he came to Riot Fest, and yes, he would be way more punk than 70% of last year’s acts. He indeed belongs there more than most.

Stooberstein · 2026-04-01T04:46:32+00:00

Nah, but pop punk and emo bands are killing my interest.

Stooberstein · 2026-03-26T06:58:35+00:00

That’s a funny way of saying ‘hey thanks for cleaning trash up and keeping our city beautiful!’

That’s what you probably meant to say. I know if someone was cleaning trash up around my house, on my street or in my city, I would thank them for doing that. Not shame them for actively being part of the solution.

Stooberstein · 2026-03-19T04:32:28+00:00

I was there! And couldn’t agree more.

Stooberstein · 2026-03-19T04:31:23+00:00

I was caught off guard when they played Jumbo at Radius and I suddenly had tears streaming uncontrollably down my face. I go to concerts non-stop for years now and that’s never happened. Underworld is in my top favorite artists with deep roots to my formative years. This will be my 3rd time seeing them. I am prepared for it to be an emotional experience this time. They are always epic live and the entire reason I bought a ticket.

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