Comments on: [CONTEST] Win Free Tickets to All Good 2011

By: Christina Merrill

Christina Merrill — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:08:12 +0000

I have been touring for going on three years, but last year was my first hit at All Good (2010), and after the however long drive from the middle of North Carolina I found myself having the most religious experience up on that mountain top surrounded by kind family and good people. I remember vividly the rain sprinkling down and Old Crow playing some of their beautiful music and just dancing my heart out as the rain kissed my skin- which was wonderful considering the temperature. The hiking to get to your campsite makes you want to just live down by the stages, VIP has it lucky that’s for sure. Money is tight this year and where there is a will-there is a way and my way is to Marvin’s Mountain Top.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:16:58 +0000

The All Good Music Festival was an absolutely unfathomable event. Amazing music, amazing people, and a live that cant be beat. I think a really cool idea to incorporate into All Good would be areas for expression specifically. A place for festers to make a giant painting, sculpture, ect, to represent that year. A place with yoga by donation, to capture energy, and unite festers. The people at the All Good music festival all share one thing in common, the love for awesome music, to capture that in art, and in energy would be such an interesting element. Thank you very kindly for All Good, and all the good memories it has given me. <3

By: Austin

Austin — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:23:29 +0000

First off the performers at ALL GOOD where great.But this was my 1st and hopefully only bad festival experience.Ive been to dozens of festivals and have always had a blast.I didnt even think i could ever have a bad festival experience.After further got done playing i took a trip back up to camp and found that all of me and my friends tents had been gone through.Lucky for me I had anything of valuable on me.But one of my friends who infact got me to go to ALL GOOD because we where going to celebrate him beating cancer.He had been walking around all day geting different types of dank probably 300$ worth or more.He had one bag with him left the rest in his backpack along with most of his $ for the trip back home to Illinois.Well someone had to take thing that dont belong to them.Some of are neighbors had things stolen from them as well.We went and told security who where just hanging out at the portapottys all weekend what happened to prevent this to happen to anyone else they pretty much told us to fuck off.After haning out for a bit and cooling off.A dude came by are camp we where all talking about what had just happen.He asked if we needed some Miss M and i picked up 2 G.I waited till the next night to use it and it was fake.What kind of person hangs out and listens to all the bs you just went through and turns around and rips you off?The lineup for 2011 looks great but i dont know about going or not.But i also dont wanna miss out on a great show just because of a few shitty pepole.Im already gonna b at summer camp and then one or two more festivals.But im not sure where else.But for all the real pepole that are at the shows you rock!

By: Terry Emmett

Terry Emmett — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:23:40 +0000

Last year was my first time at Allgood. I can’t wait to go back. I loved everything about. It was a break that I really needed to soothe my soul. This year has been really rough. We have two children, one with Autism. So, we don’t get to go out much. I really miss going to shows and I haven’t been to one since last year’s allgood. I’m really hoping that we can scrap up the money to go this year for another spiritual refuel. Thank you Allgood from the hearts of everyone who understands how uplifting music can be.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:33:16 +0000

All Good last year was the first music festival i have ever been too. It instantly changed my life, and the way i view things. The people, environment, music, and vibe all play this huge roll in the festival and everyone is connected, and there is just peace and love everywhere. It couldn’t of been better also because Bob Weir and Phil Lesh were playing and they truly changed my life when i was about 13/14 years old and from then i have listened to the deads music and it was just magical being able to be front row and to see somebody that completely changed my life, and has helped me through many tough times. There gonna be here this year and i will be front row once again. I would not miss another All Good experience ever again. By far the best time i have ever had. Make sure you get there early so you can get a good camping spot, because i was a little far away but that honestly didn’t matter at all, it actually was pretty cool cause i was like away from all the madness down the mountain, and then i could travel down and enter a different world. It’s just a blast, so many memories, so many great people, and one hell of a good time. Don’t miss out on yet another year of All Good!!!!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:40:34 +0000

All Good was the first festival I ever went too. I went alone because all my friends were too lazy to buy a ticket. So I was in a huge crowd of total strangers camping in the woods and living on bread and water and ramen…. AND IT WAS THE GREATEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!!! I met so many cool people who instantly just accepted me as one of their own. I made lifelong friends, jammed with some incredible people, and got to see several of my favorite bands of all time. I don’t think I stopped smiling during that entire weekend, and for at least 2 weeks afterward. All Good 2010 was my Heaven on Earth and introduced me to the wonder and excitement of music festivals. Thank you so much All Good.

By: Sarah Bolton

Sarah Bolton — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:47:41 +0000

All Good Festival 2010 was every bit as good as it’s name implies. The line-up was amazing to say the least, and it’s fantastic that there are no overlapping sets. I find that a rare thing in a music festival, and even though having to decide between two great bands is a problem i don’t mind having, it’s fantastic not to have to choose at all.
The people were so friendly and loving and I definitely found that overall, there was very little ‘sketch factor’ if any. It’s really fantastic to fall asleep without being lulled in and out of your dreams by the sounds of a nitrous tank. Also, a rare thing in a festival!
And finally, what better place is there than on marvin’s mountaintop to be serenaded and befriended and dance and play among likeminded people. To quote someone I overheard at last year’s All Good, “they’re playing fire on the mountain! And we’re on a mountain!” Well played All Good. Well played.

By: Jane Barbacane

Jane Barbacane — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:02:29 +0000

Its ALL GOOD.
Its okay.
I don’t know why I act that way.
Farie weddings and
Come on back OCMS and lets go FURTHER.
Mama I’d like some DISCO BISCUITS, I want WIDESPREAD conscoiousness.
PHISH!!!
It was 96 degrees in the shade we need more water on MARVIN’S MOUNTAINTOP.
Like a WAVE POOL or POND or LAZY RIVER (with filters).
I wanna go, I be with my friends
ALL GOOD I miss you
let me come back

By: jlmccreee01

jlmccreee01 — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:35:48 +0000

Essence Music Fest Is ALWAYS ALL GOOD!!! I was blessed to go 2009 and It was educational, fun, exciting and a great experience for first timers such as myself! I My husband and I kept saying how a blessing it was to have a rainbow of people in one place and it was PEACEFUL!!! I felt at home walking around looking at the booths and vendors and the food was AWESOME!! There was always something to do and see…The jam sessions with the celebrities were the best because I was blessed to meet and take pictures with Brian McKnight, Mario Van Peoples and many other great African American patrons like Bill Cosby and Solede O’Bryan . I wasnt able to make it in 2010 due to death in my family but I am praying to make it this year 2011 because my hubby and i enjoyed ourself so much the last time..Also because it will be my our 10th wedding anniversary!

The only thing I would like to suggest would be tighter organization on getting people in and out of the main doors when starting up the break sessions…People were pushing and trying to pick pocket due to the large crowds of people. Also for the disable there should be a separate door for them to go in because I witnessed some elderly people getting pushed and disrespected…That should never be like that but hopefully the lines will be better organized by incorporating a number system or color code for going in…just a thought…other than that, Great JOB Essence and It’s ALL GOOD!

By: Rodney Hess

Rodney Hess — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:20:37 +0000

Well just like the rest of the folks that had posted comments, It was the timeof my 30′s..I would like to say to Emily, that I’m sorry that happened..I wish there was a way that those people could be weeded out..I heard about All Good 5 years ago, but every year I had something going on, and couldn’t makie it..All Good 2010 was epic..I took my brother, and my brother in law to Marvins Mountain top for a 3 day Bachlor party..My brother was getting married in Sept..Needless to say that it was simply Righteous..Eveything from the line up all the way to 100 degree weather..I saw the Grateful Dead in 1994, and it changed my life, my out look on life, and the way to be as a person..I will be attending All Good 2011 for the 15yr banger..I am bringing 3 of my friends this year that have never been..It’s going to be Ridiculous!!!!!!I want to camp in the woods this year for a different vibe with the trees and all..We actually camped beside a couple that my brother camped beside in 2009..Weird man..I saw this dude get dropped for playing Phish…It was 9 o’clock in the AM..Just things like that are B.S, but you’ll have that..Sunday befor leaving they had locked there keys in there car, so I used my AAA, and got them out for them..Just paying it forward..Hopefully it will fall back to me with the tixs..If not no biggie..still going to be the same ol Rodney just living the dream>>>Peace to all of you..See you in 5 months..

By: Heather Mathews

Heather Mathews — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:07:44 +0000

ALL GOOD was really ALL GOOD! It’s funny because those words never got old even after saying ALL weekend! I was extremely happy I went this year. It was the first festival that got all my friends together, near and far, and couldn’t have been a better venue to meet up at. It was truly a magical experience and I hope we all can repeat it this year with twice the amount of people and twice the amount of fun! Like I said before ALL GOOD was ALL GOOD and there isn’t much I would want you guys to change… except more places to f ill up water would be great, there is so much to do and see and keeping hydrated is a must!!!!! Also the lil girls and boys room could be cleaned more often. CLEAN FUN!!!

Thank you for the long lasting memories!!! I hope I can continue to add more!!!

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:42:59 +0000

I know that All Good has to be better than the experience that I had last year. Don’t get me wrong, the music and the set-up was phenomenal, but we had some rough times.

My friends and I couldn’t camp by each other because on the way in, the parking workers made us go separate ways. After this, it took about 3 hours to find them again.
The next day, my friend lost her footing on the path to the main stage and fell down about 15 feet, twisted her ankle, lost her shoes and had some cuts and bruises. None of the staff seemed to care when I asked for help to get her out.
But the worst part of it all….my boyfriend got robbed at gunpoint (about $500 in cash and some other personal items). Hard to believe, I know, but it happened. To make matters worse we had driven about 20 hours to get there and had virtually no money to get back home.

So why on earth would I want to back you may ask? Because of the music, the beautiful scenery and the awesome people that I met who made the experience so much better than it could have been. Thanks All Good for one crazy weekend, truly a beautiful place. I would love to go back there and give it one more try!

By: Zach viermann

Zach viermann — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:55:59 +0000

I’d really love to get tickets but i dont have money but its ..All Good.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:01:07 +0000

All Good 2010 was awesome! Great people, great times, made some amazing new friends and got to know old ones even better. We’re definitely planning for 2011 akready :-) Can’t wait!

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:52:57 +0000

AllGood 2010 was a life changing experience. I went with some of my closest friends and had a blast. AllGood was my first festival, and let me tell you, im not longer the same person. The whole environment was amazing, i couldn’t believe the niceness of the people i met there, everyone was completely willing to help you out with anything, and the music was INSANE. Bassnectar, Lotus, OCMS, papadosio, rebelution.. amazing. The lineup this year will hopefully incorporate Pretty Lights. But, even if it doesnt, ill still have a blast.

This year will be even better. Im going to be way more prepared. The heat was a bit of a problem, but hey, who cares when your having a blast on beautiful Marvins Mountaintop. Ive spent literally every day trying to get more and more people to show up this year, because the more the merrier. All my friends are dying to go because of the stories that i tell them. The ticket was a little expensive but its definately worth it, hopefully i could get that pair of tickets for me and my girl.

See you all next year!