No more results on this page
great festival but the fact that it was 8 hours for 2 days and no re entry was ridiculious! feel bad for early scheduled artists, many fans did not come in until way later in day to see bigger name scheduled bands. the tickets were not cheap so they really should change that policy! just to sell more foods and liquids? ridiculious!
A 2 day Music Festival The music was great! The only issue is once you enter the statium, you are there for good. Doesn't matter what time & the festival starts @ 12pm with the headliner at 8 pm. Too long to sit in the hot sun & purchase all there expensive food and drinks!
What a show. Two days jammed with great artists. Had a blast. Facilities were great. Entertainers were great. Brad Paisley and Charlie Daniels put on the best shows.
Music was absolutely amazing. I was very disappointed in my vip ticket choice however. I am an older adult in my 50's and purchased the vip tickets to have a seat and cover from the sun like last year. This did not happen. I am unable to stand that long and had to utilize the bleachers which is very uncomfortable. I did not want to fight the crowd to stand. In addition, premire tickets were given the same stage access as vip yet they were $50 cheaper. I feel a refund is warrented for the lack of vip treatment. I only give it 3 stars based on my ticket expense and disappointment but tbe music was 5 star and above.
The name lineups were a little odd, the bigger names should've been later on in the day but it seemed to work out nicely. It ducked that it rained half of the concert and there was no where to take shelter, no chance of a refund if it thinderstormed, and no umbrellas were allowed. Tailgating was also not allowed this year and the only alcoholic beverages you could purchase was bud light for $10 a can. However, it was a great weekend and I cannot wait for next year.
I liked the 2 day set-up this year. I however thought the overall turnout was way less than in the past couple of years (for both days). I was almost embarrassed from the lack of attendees on Saturday, especially for Brad Paisley. The food options were way better this year; however, I wish there were more alcoholic beverage options. Yes, I realize this is a country music event, but not all country music fans enjoy beer (or Budlight). I think the event would make an incredible amount of money if they offered wine, craft beers and/or mixed liquor drinks. I also think that potentially offering the 2 day event over a Friday evening and Saturday would be ideal for us working class participants. Overall, I had a great time spending my weekend in Salem and listening to a great line-up of country music artists. I will definitely attend again next year.
I have been to the BRMF for three years now (every year that it's happened) and it continues to get better and better each year! I love the music, the atmosphere, and just about everything that comes along with the BRMF. It is my favorite event of the summer and look forward to it each year! The only suggestion I would make is to keep the VIP ticketholders in the VIP section so that Premium GA ticketholders can have an easier time getting great spots in their section as well. Overall, I love this event and hope to be there again next May!!
Loved this weekend. All the acts were awesome. Everything seemed organized great. Definitely will make this a yearly tradition!
Great day over all. Missed the tables and chairs for dining at the food truck caravan area. Wished there had been random tents set up around the area for those who needed shade since umbrellas were not permitted. Not a big crowd all day and into the evening, which was an advantage to those who attended, but I felt bad for the performers. Initially selling two day passes only to the festival seemed to have hurt ticket sales. I recommend next year, keep it to one day. Most frustrating was the one day pass ticket price was dropped to $45 when I paid $70.
This was my first year attending Blue Ridge. Music acts were very good- I like having the food trucks- nice change of instead of regular food vendors. My only major complaint was that in the VIP area (which I had tickets for), people could have blankets. The VIP area is small - this really should be standing room only. With people and their blankets, it took up twice as much space people really needed, it made it awkward to walk around because people would get mad you were on their "blanket" and when people sat in between acts you were being stepped on or getting beer poured on you because of people above you... I am all for blankets in the GA section or on the lawn but for a smaller VIP area, I don't think it was right.
The BRMF was the most fun I've had at a concert hands down! Where else would you get to see that many bands play for such a good price? I had premier Pit tickets & it was so worth it. They really were not that expensive & I was so close to each performer! Beer was expensive inside which was to be expected but food & other drinks really were reasonable! This show is a blast! Brad paisley put on an amazing show & is such a fun performer! FGL have a great show too! I found so many other bands to like that I never really heard before. Jared Nieman was so much fun!!
I was disappointed that the premier seating I purchased was standing, not seats. My ticket said a row and seat number. Won't spend the extra money again. Otherwise, the performers were fantastic!!!! Love Brad!
It was a great line up and they all put on an excellent show. There were lots of good food options ranging from the traditional concert food to healthier options. The parking was easy to get in and out of (we had VIP passes though). On top of that there was lots of space at the venue. The on field layout was interesting but overall not too bad. Good value for your money, even if you need to travel down there. I live in Northern Virginia and so its so much cheaper to go down there for 2 days of concerts and get great tickets and even get a hotel. I really enjoyed the experience and I hope to go again next year!
It was a wonderful event with lots of great music. Swon Brothers up-and-coming. Hope to see them go on to the success they deserve. Charlie Daniels, age 78, smokin' instrumentals on the guitar and fiddle. Paisley Perfect - can't wait to see him again soon. Love his edgy humor. Downside: soooo hotttt....though we would spontaneously combust. VIP tickets get free water and sodas.
Brad was the bomb and Florida Georgia Line was smokin' hot.........
The concert was fantastic! From being right along the stage to the incredible music! Premiere tickets were worth the money, you were just as close as VIP and I got to touch Brad Paisley!
Show was great , venue was perfect. Looking forward to next year already.
The concert was kept orderly, everyone got along that I seen. It was indeed very hot, but thats no one's fault haha! I love the blanket only rule because it makes you feel at home like in your own back yard listening to some music. Vendors were very good. Brantley is awesome live he puts on one hell of a show!! Hope he comes back to BRMF soon!!!!!
This year was my first time at the Blue Ridge Music Festival. All of the bands were really great. The police did a good job of crowd control. All in all it was a great time and I look forward to next years"s festival.
All the bands were great.It was my first concert in Va. and in 25 yrs.It was my daughters first concert ever.The only down fall was it was to hot.But this will be one of the things we will do again.
