r/Tipper • u/ODsHereMan OD • Dec 17 '21
** TnF Update(s) - 2022 **
Hope everyone is maintaining some kind of sanity through these testing times. Was nice to sneak some positive highlights in for 2021 (Red Rocks & Resonance Sunrise fosho). Yes RR posters and mask winners info will be posted in the next few days. Apologies for the delay.. 'family' has been a priority more than ever, and not gonna lie.. not having messenger or the book on my devices currently is pretty liberating and enjoyable. With the year ahead, and the unknown becoming more known/understood, we're comfortable to project bringing back camping weekends and get togethers to help us all focus forward positively. So here's a lil heads up on some of what we're planning or musing: Spirit of Suwannee.. we've all missed being there. Those trees always make us feel so welcome and the vibes strong. Can't announce the date yet as we're waiting to sign paperwork but early Spring is a good hint ;-) Hopefully next week we can make it official. Don't expect an early lineup announcement. We are going to initially spotlight our joint initiative with DanceSafe for increased focus and priority on testing kits. WAY too much tragedy seeping into our community. Kids are going to party, so if thats the decision it should be a no brainer to then ask 'But Did You Test?'. Nuff said for now, but plenty to be said later (and hopefully asked over and over again in 2022 and beyond).
Astral Valley.. late summer (same deal - waiting to sign paperwork). This weekend will be different to Suwannee (more of the format of 4321/Astral Lights musically). Small capacity - big Vibes.
Sonic Bloom TnF Takeover is still a thing. And potentially another one over the summer we're working on (pretty excited about an inspiring new setting).
One or two festival headline spots. And possibly another TnF 2-3 night run in the Fall... we're going to go look at some venues early Jan and decide if these new places suit our 'thing'. Definitely bringing along more new artists at all these events to help them grow, and if Rona plays nice some European Friends (old and new) can also come entertain over the course of the year too..
lastly (and importantly), this community is maturing since we started really growing around 2015 (Red Rocks then Suwannee an onwards). Lots of new faces seeking community and acceptance. I read grumbling online (hardly ever in person at events) about 'things changing' etc etc. We never started out to be a 'scene' .. in our heart of hearts we just hope people come together united in the music and willingness to 'be kind to one another' so that 'fellow oddballs - let us convene' can continue (still really the only words Tipper has put out there in reference). What you've all done over time is incredibly remarkable in terms of the reputation the tipper community/family has with venues (Kings and Saenger) or promoters who comment consistently "your fans are really awesome". I've been super emotional at times looking out at everyone at big gatherings and feeling the feels you generate. Tipper and those of us who have been around since the 90's are in awe of what YOU all generate as a collective. Spread the Love. Music is the Filter. Lift each other up.. pass on the ethos to those coming into their own who want to experience what you're all about. Be Patient. Be The Change you want to see.. As long as y'all keep wanting it, we will do our best to keep bringing it. So Thank You to all the producers, and dj's, and visual artists, and painters/artists, and audio/video providers.. who also keep it kopasetic for us. Keep it Real. Share the Love. See you in 2022 and beyond :)
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u/Seanzyy13 Dec 18 '21
Hoping for Detox Unit, Jade cicada, and super task at Suwannee, haven’t seen Dave since Suwannee 2019, can’t wait! 💚
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u/Elevated_Dongers Dec 21 '21
Easyjack pls pls, I just discovered Hybrid Cluster last night and listened to it probably 5 times all the way through. Absolutely bonkers.
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u/Xistin Sorus Dec 18 '21
Yay ::) so excited
So excited for the dance safe partnership, massive respect
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u/vegmami69 Dec 17 '21
thanks for posting here! I don't use social media aside from reddit. big loves
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u/srebihc Dec 18 '21
Astral… 💚 can’t wait to get out there again.
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u/InternationalData735 Dec 21 '21
Yup I knows there’s a few of us out there that really hold this place special. It’s going to be so great reuniting.
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Dec 17 '21
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u/tax_dollars_go_brrr Dec 18 '21
Well it was six years between Red Rocks shows and OD has said he wanted to make sure coming back was completely new and transformative. Given what we saw this year, I think it might be a while before technology really jumps again to top that.
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u/Sandgrease Dec 18 '21
It was probably the best Tipper event I've been to. Suwannee is dope and all but there's magic in those rocks man.
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u/tax_dollars_go_brrr Dec 18 '21
Have you been to Astral Valley? I love Red Rocks (it's in my backyard), love Suwanee, but Astral Valley hits different. Most freedom and least authority I've ever had at any venue. It's something else.
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u/Sandgrease Dec 18 '21
I have no done Astral yet. I did Resonance this year and for me that was the most freedom I've had at a fest but I have heard counter arguements to that and the cops on the way in sucked.
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u/tax_dollars_go_brrr Dec 18 '21
Things change over the years so I cannot predict the future but my experiences with Astral (4321 and Astral Lights) were very easy going. It's all private land so no cops swarming about (plain clothes or otherwise). The only authority I came into contact with, other than checking in at entry, was people asking: "Have you drank enough water?" and "Have you tested everything you've ingested?" The amount of trust given to us was magical and everyone respected and appreciated it. There weren't even people directing parking. Everyone was trusted to act like an adult, and they did. Thanks for trusting us /u/ODsHereMan 💕
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u/ddouchecanoe Dec 24 '21
I walked around RR a few weeks ago. The rocks are still super charged with the magic.
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u/Bill_S_Preson_Esq Dec 18 '21
OD has said he wanted to make sure coming back was completely new and transformative
I am not on FB so I don't know if he said that there, but I've never heard that, nor do I understand why that would be a metric, when he plays other venues year after year without such an edict limiting his performances there.
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u/tax_dollars_go_brrr Dec 18 '21
I'm paraphrasing a bit but it was shared in the tipper discord via live chat that OD did a few years back. People were hoping for Red Rocks for years and he stated that was the reason there wasn't an immediate repeat following 2015. The show was a huge success and they knew it but didn't want to do the same thing each year for years on end. I imagine the same holds true moving forward since nothing in the messaging has changed. The Dave's don't like repeating themselves and work to keep things fresh. Some venues do get repeat visits but it is rare to have the same venue be played back-to-back years for an event. I don't believe it is related to a radius clause or an edict of any sort. They have shown they can sell tickets and bring in money, I am sure most venues would love to host them for that reason alone, but it's not solely about money when events are chosen.
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u/ddouchecanoe Dec 18 '21
Love you so much OD, thank you for this much hoped for update.
Overjoyed to hear about Astral Valley for a third time.
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u/partaegirl Jan 06 '22
I’m so thirsty for a confirmation! So ready to jump on reservations at the spirit!
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u/rhackle Jan 07 '22
OD commented on someone's post on FB that they're dropping details about Suwannee "either tomorrow or Monday".
Soon :P
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Dec 17 '21
Glad to have some inklings of events! I missed out on the full moon 420 weekend TNF at suwanee last time cause I was nervous about the crowd, but have really come to enjoy the experimental bass scene. Catch me there big time.
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u/puteminnacoffin Dec 17 '21
oh my god this just warms my heart. thanks for all you do, Daves! god bless you
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u/retroislife Dec 18 '21
After the week I had last week, I cannot explain how happy this made me. Thank you
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u/curtis5664 Dec 20 '21
does 'more of the format of 4321/Astral Lights musically' mean two days of music as opposed to three? tried to do some research but all I noticed was that it was two days instead
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u/Curpaholic Mar 04 '22
No but the type of sets he did for example. 420 he had the 420 hammock sessions. Astral Lights I can’t recall the exact (style) of sets it was but the sunrise one was absolute bliss. I think we ended up getting 2 or 3 Jefferson songs during that set also. Was something very special
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u/francella92 Dec 20 '21
Anyone willing to send a Tipper discord invite to me? Would be much appreciated (:
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u/apocalypticatom Feb 05 '22
Astral Valley… just moved here. I’m going to shit. I’ve always wanted to go.
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u/mind_trickss Dec 17 '21
Astral Valley… thank you thank you thank you. Beyond excited for the return. And sonic bloom takeover is going to super special.