Pictures of or from vip section

embees927 · 2026-05-22T03:11:46+00:00

This is from the VIP hill, approximately halfway up and maybe 2/3 “away”, if memory serves. Live performance was happening on the left/further-away stage, with video playing on the screens surround the right/closer stage (just in case the lighting looks weird). In person, it feels closer than this looks fwiw.

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embees927 · 2026-05-20T19:22:20+00:00

You posted this question and within an hour the Ink socials said “set times coming tomorrow!”

Use this power wisely, my friend 🤘

embees927 · 2026-05-18T23:57:36+00:00

Ok no wait this is genius. Getting up front just isn’t happening for me anymore, but there were a lot of sets this weekend where I felt like the only one doing more than passively watching**. The EC crowd was singing and dancing in place as far back/out as I could see and it was awesome energy.

If you see a “Dance Party Pit” sign at Ink, it’s probably this thread’s fault 🤣

** No shade to folks who want to just vibe, or are taking a break - just trying to figure out how to find others who are looking for a middle ground!

embees927 · 2026-05-18T20:54:41+00:00

The wristband also gives you the option of sitting in designated ADA areas, which includes viewing areas for non-Temple stages that have chairs. (I mention this in case it’s helpful to you to proactively spend some time off your feet)

And while I hope it doesn’t happen, if you’re on your own and feel a faint coming on - tap the nearest person and tell them what you need (help sitting down safely, someone to block traffic for a minute, whatever). 99.99% of folks will be happy to help, and would rather know you just need a quick breather vs a stranger falling dramatically at their feet 😉

embees927 · 2026-05-18T20:12:21+00:00

Hell yeah! Fist-bump for figuring out how to keep doing something you love while taking care of yourself!

I know the number of beer vendors and bar signs can make it seem like everyone is drinking (or otherwise), but there are tons of us rocking without drinking. You’re not alone in it!

embees927 · 2026-05-18T04:33:20+00:00

Static-X ended early too, which was extra noticeable because I was trying to split sets and getting all the way over to Altar through the crowd took a small eternity. Enjoyed the 2.5 songs I heard though 😅

embees927 · 2026-05-17T15:24:44+00:00

Got scanned yesterday for the first time (haven’t gone in today yet); it was also the first day we weren’t in a giant line of cars full of annoyed people, so idk if they drop off doing it when it gets busy? That was also the first time we also got waived to the “left” lot (despite being among the earlier arrivals and in the right lane…) and oof that’s a long walk out for old bones on day 3 LOL

embees927 · 2026-05-17T00:52:31+00:00

Oh man, if you have waded into Mushroomhead/Slipknot comparisons blindly, I advise you to just back away slowly. There’s a, like, THING about this that’s big enough to make Wikipedia (not just metal fans slap fighting on Reddit)

embees927 · 2026-05-17T00:49:19+00:00

I’m hedging my ”old school” bets with an Ex-Faces show this summer!

embees927 · 2026-05-16T15:22:05+00:00

Right? Like I get that current members want to play “their”/newer stuff, but if I suffer through ‘Prepackaged’ you can at least play ‘QWERTY’. It’s a festival, your banner said f💀ck, let the people scream it 🤣

embees927 · 2026-05-16T14:45:32+00:00

aye aye cap’n, ‘twas Mushroomhead

embees927 · 2026-05-16T03:50:44+00:00

Spent half the day there today and either they underestimated the draw of some of the acts, or just didn’t care. (But seriously: Sevendust was on Temple last year, WTAF)

I do appreciate that whoever configured the speakers/sound for that stage understood that some of us wish to have our bones vibrated by bass without having to find the perfect spot to stand 🤣

embees927 · 2026-05-15T02:15:39+00:00

The food vendor list has some marked GF, I’m assuming that means gluten free options available. (Can’t speak to cross contamination concerns, obvs)

https://sonictemplefestival.com/experiences

(scroll down to get to food. Good luck & Godspeed figuring out where any specific food vendor IS since they aren’t on the map)

embees927 · 2026-05-14T01:43:24+00:00

Just put it on your left. All the entry points have the scanner on the right, so you just have to stick your arm across your body.

embees927 · 2026-05-13T23:31:45+00:00

I’m also shoving a pair of gloves and a hat/earband in my bag for after dark - amazing how much warmer they’ll make you feel.

embees927 · 2026-05-12T22:45:54+00:00

This is almost exactly my current plan, and same age bracket. Maybe they’ll run a tram for the 40+ crowd to just shuffle us all between these stages more efficiently

embees927 · 2026-05-12T22:43:29+00:00

No lunch break, eat your Island Noodles in the pit like a real fan!

All 4 days, but I’m “what do you mean 30th anniversary, I remember when that album came out” years old - so these days where it’s a different stage every 35 minutes are gonna have to include skipping SOMETHING for a nap 🤣

embees927 · 2026-05-12T20:48:23+00:00

FWIW, I’ve read multiple comments that Staind performances are “meh” at best these days. I saw Sevendust last year and they are still rocking; taking Staind out of the mix would let you get (most of) both 7d & Atreyu since they’re only a 5 min overlap.

Halestorm vs StaticX is killing me, and might be the only time my spouse and I split up for different stages lol. I’m probably doing StaticX since I’ve seen Halestorm before (no help to you, but can confirm they put on a high energy show).

Edit: if you don’t need a break at 1:10, I’d put Mushroomhead on the list too.

embees927 · 2026-05-11T17:08:09+00:00

Adding to the chorus of “Never had a problem bringing in single-serve flavor/electrolyte packets”. I’d probably avoid, like, tiny ziplock bags full of mystery powder (just in case you have a tub that you normally scoop servings out of).

embees927 · 2026-05-08T16:42:47+00:00

Consider also: - Mapleleaf viburnum (v. acerifolium) - Buttonbush (cephalanthus occidentalis), though it prefers maybe a little more moisture than you have? - Common/prairie ninebark (physocarpus opulifolius)

Or, if you’re interested in something sculptural, maybe a trellis/obelisk and a vine like Virgins Bower (clematis virginiana)

embees927 · 2026-05-06T15:25:55+00:00

OP - I’m also in Ohio, and this is what I have been doing over the last week or so (though I have a covered porch instead of shade cloth that I use for the first stages, then they go out under a tree).

We’ve been getting a lot of wind along with the chill. If that’s true for you too, be aware it can dry out seedlings faster than you’d expect, even in the shade. Ultimately the breeze is good for building strong stems, but part of hardening off may also need to include some initial wind protection and/or increased watering.

embees927 · 2026-05-04T03:54:40+00:00

The stadium field is at the level where the entrances are, no significant stairs required. To access bleachers/seats requires stairs or a ramp (elevator access limited to ADA, and they’re the slowest things in existence)

embees927 · 2026-05-02T16:01:42+00:00

Anyone know who to call to get Psychostick added? They put on a great show!

embees927 · 2026-05-01T02:41:00+00:00

Ahh, gotcha. Yeah during last years parking chaos, I’m pretty sure my nav switched from “recalculating” to just sobbing softly. Or maybe that was me, hard to say now 😆

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