BoomerFest Update

Hope we don't have rains or some of those RV sections or Camps will have free swimming pools at the door step.

This thing does not pass the straight face test, as a buddie used to say. Unless those are just imaginary lines on paper when will they start the construction.
Will all those spaces be marked off with developed roads for access. By local standards thats a year long project just to get stuff ready. Who will have the tow truck concession to pull out the stuck vehicles?

Wind will be the wild card

Just for grins, I registered to try and win some free love tickets. I'll be y'alls on the spot reporter. :D

I saw the billboard on the 101 around Cave Creek advertising yesterday morning around 7:00

I heard the radio spot on KSLX the other day

mel150 said:

There may be a small concert, but all the other stuff with RV spots, glam tents, etc. is just not likely, for the reasons we've all given here.

I just hope it happens. A small concert on the beach in Rocky Point would be very cool. Don't need a car show, golf tournament, or wine tasting. Cuisine from the Sea of Cortez could be some locals bringing their taco carts. A beer & margarita tent and call it good. At least that way the folks that have purchased tickets would get something for their money and Rocky Point wouldn't get a black eye...again. If you research the country music festival Country Thunder you will find that it started off somewhat small at a farm in Queen Creek. Over the 20+ years it has grown into what it is today. Nothing wrong with starting small. Rome wasn't built in a day...

Landshark said:

I just hope it happens. A small concert on the beach in Rocky Point would be very cool. Don't need a car show, golf tournament, or wine tasting. Cuisine from the Sea of Cortez could be some locals bringing their taco carts. A beer & margarita tent and call it good. At least that way the folks that have purchased tickets would get something for their money and Rocky Point wouldn't get a black eye...again. If you research the country music festival Country Thunder you will find that it started off somewhat small at a farm in Queen Creek. Over the 20+ years it has grown into what it is today. Nothing wrong with starting small. Rome wasn't built in a day...

WWRD?
Keep it simple. Circus Mexicus is a perfect example of how a 4 day music festival should be.

tequilatodd said:

I heard the radio spot on KSLX the other day

Often events like concerts will trade tickets for advertising air time. Station uses the tickets for in house promotions . No money changes hands.

There is increasing concern among the gente in Penasco that this thing will give the town a black eye.

tequilatodd said:

WWRD? Keep it simple. Circus Mexicus is a perfect example of how a 4 day music festival should be.

If BoomerFest goes belly up like the last 2 scheduled Roger could save the day and hold the deal at his place!

Landshark said:

If BoomerFest goes belly up like the last 2 scheduled Roger could save the day and hold the deal at his place!

Does anyone from the forum know anyone from Rogers camp? Would like to get his take on this since he is one of the scheduled performers.

He will play no matter what else happens, I am sure!

Sure hope sewage from the cruise ships does not foul the beach next to my Boomerfest luxury tent

too much time on your hands

mexicoruss said:

too much time on your hands

New smart phone...... Friend in Caborca gov. Just texted me the rocks should be begin being set the end of next week...we will see

jerry said:

New smart phone...... Friend in Caborca gov. Just texted me the rocks should be begin being set the end of next week...we will see

I sure hope not because I'm working on a deal to put a bait shop and fueling station on the end of it.:D

mexicoruss said:

He will play no matter what else happens, I am sure!

Agreed!! :D

My friend that knows Roger well just got off the phone with him and he said he's playing. He got me into one of his sold out shows without a problem and I forgot my golf clubs and he had Roger bring them to Phoenix for me so I believe him.

Derek said:

My friend that knows Roger well just got off the phone with him and he said he's playing. He got me into one of his sold out shows without a problem and I forgot my golf clubs and he had Roger bring them to Phoenix for me so I believe him.

Derek will the Dominos be coming too?

Henry's greatest hits. http://www.woodlandsonline.com/newsarchives/archivedetails.cfm?id=1686
But http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/archives/a-vision-unrealized-plans-nixed-for-plaza-at-indian-springs/article_92840786-193f-5654-9ad7-222c24ec462b.html?mode=jqm

jerry said:

Henry's greatest hits. http://www.woodlandsonline.com/newsarchives/archivedetails.cfm?id=1686
But http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/archives/a-vision-unrealized-plans-nixed-for-plaza-at-indian-springs/article_92840786-193f-5654-9ad7-222c24ec462b.html?mode=jqm

Did he take your money Jerry on this, Don't matter to me what he did, most pansies (Happy) won't make it here, Rock & roll for October and Harleys in November, oh my God and a longos burro's....

So I geting that the general consensus is that the festival is never going to happen as adverstised...I mean even their own, Boomerfest maps show the venue located in the ungraded section north of the Reef RV park. There is is not a chance in hell that they will have that site ready for what they planned.

So my question is what happens to all the money this shady promoter collects if he doesn't deliver? I seriously doubt he selling many tickets at the ridiculous price of $250+, but with the radio and billboard ads, he's going to be selling some.

This guy lives in Texas, the event is in Mexico...I wish luck to the suckers that bought any tickets and tries to get a refund if this event doesnt happen.

Check the list of winners. You can do a search on their names and look to see if they have a FB page. My thinking is if they are legit winners, they would be posting all over that they won tics to BoomerFest.
Just sayin'

You know Todd. I looked at the names of the recent winners. I didn't see any post about winning tickets ..o_O

Ya.. you'd think that at least one of them would have a FB. Following the BF page.
Its not like spend my day lurking. Just random checks

playaperro said:

Did he take your money Jerry on this, Don't matter to me what he did, most pansies (Happy) won't make it here, Rock & roll for October and Harleys in November, oh my God and a longos burro's....

Ever get that foot peg repaired properly ??

Dezracer said:

So my question is what happens to all the money this shady promoter collects if he doesn't deliver? .

GONE !!

Same sales technique as the last condo sales here. Pieces of paper, pretty photos, fancy internet site, lots of hype and hot air with no accountability possible. The advertising in the states makes it look viable but I'll bet no cash changes hands for the electronic stuff, all trade. you know no one is going to put up the $100K or more needed to prepare this site properly, staff salaries, deposits, hire security, etc. etc. Anyone know if the bands require any cash security to commit to an event? I guess if you have not had a gig for 5 years you'll sign for free !! It's a little bothersome that a group that is well know locally would lend their name to this mess.

Just out of curiosity, I went to several of the "signed acts" websites, or googled for their tour calendars. Styx shows the date as Puerto Penasco. So does the Edgar Winter Group. One had a link to the BF site to purchase tickets. So, if the whole BF thing is a ruse, it's an elaborate one and some effort/commitment was made to/by said bands I searched.

We are currently counting down at one month to this event and (to the best of my knowledge), the beach is still just that -- the beach. We're talking Mexico here. Fences should already be going up, sites being laid out, etc., etc. Not like you can call "Rent-a-Center" in Mexico and say "I've got a party for 10,000 planned for next weekend, can y'all come set that up for me?" We'll see, I guess.

I'm surprised no one from BF has posted so much as a peep here, officially or otherwise. They must not like me/us.

Yes...it does have to make you wonder if the bands show a date on their website, then it must be true?
To me, Styx does not seem as the type of band that would agree to do this type of show. And if they did, they would want some $$ up front.

Roberto said:

Ever get that foot peg repaired properly ??

Yeah I got it fixed at the chop shop on josefa right after the R/R crossing going north, Thanks for your help, like I said amigo rock & roll, in oct. harley's in nov. & cruise ships in dec-stay away from the chilangro's, they don't like anything about sonora, especially furniture, let them choke on cilantro...

Here is what KSLX is giving away.
http://kslx.com/boomer-fest-days-beach-vacation/
They are doing a condo stay. So when you are on the KSLX page, click where it says condo accommodations.
It take you to BFD site to their Lodging packages. Search under GA packages "book 'em". they are referred to as nice crash pads.
Zero availability on all searches. Find that hard to believe. That would mean a LOT of bookings.

The art of getting a lot for not much out of pocket...
1. tell hotels that you need a commitment of so many condos for your 'event'. The hotel will place a hold on these units.
2. tell the hotel that you need so many comped rooms for booking so many units.

I am surprised that hotels in the area would agree to 'hold' units during a time of month that is actually busy (fall break, weather, events in penasco). I hope they are not made to look like fools.
Another tactic used to fool people is the # of followers they have on their facebook page. One can easily buy followers and create a sense that this event is the place to be.

dry heat said:

One can easily buy followers and create a sense that this event is the place to be.

I paid Facebook to make Happy like me! It was worth every penny. :p

As a veteran of the third worst rock festival of all time I view this one as a win win.....http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erie_Canal_Soda_Pop_Festival

The vendors doubled prices and we took all there food and burned their money..... I knew the counter culture was in trouble after this event
http://www.evansvilleliving.com/articles/bull-island

tequilatodd said:

Yes...it does have to make you wonder if the bands show a date on their website, then it must be true?
To me, Styx does not seem as the type of band that would agree to do this type of show. And if they did, they would want some $$ up front.

Im sure that these bands have contracts to play at Boomerfest. But what happens when they show up,and this festival is no where close to what was promoted? These bands are only going to perform if they get paid by the promoter before the go on stage...and I seriously doubt this promoter is going to have enough money from the ticket sales to pay these guys.

Here is my prediction on what Boomerfest is going to look like. There is going to be a hastily set up stage and viewing area. The "Wine and Food" festival is going to be a few taco stands and a Tecate tent. There is not gonna be any new camping, roads or RV spots and parking to going to be a free for all for the 500- 1000 people that is going to show. The bands are going to arrive and see that the festival is not what was promised and that the promoter is no where to be found with their money. Most of the acts are going to split, but I betting Roger Clyne is going to perform to prevent a riot.

I hope I'm wrong and this thing happens as planned and that 1000's and 1000's show up. But I'm not betting on that.

Most acts will make the promoter pay to fly them out as well, so I doubt they would show up and then bail. If this is not happening, we'll know very soon. Somebody should keep tabs on which performers have it listed on their websites, and then track if it disappears.

Loop

ben21 said:

Most acts will make the promoter pay to fly them out as well, so I doubt they would show up and then bail. If this is not happening, we'll know very soon. Somebody should keep tabs on which performers have it listed on their websites, and then track if it disappears.

Everybody is still showing BF on their schedule except for Dave Mason, Christopher Cross, Big Brother, & Javier Baitiz. I really hope this thing happens for everybody's sake.

I had a call from a renter that told me her friends have bought ticket and were now looking for a place to stay. My condo is bocked that week. I am having it painted. Nothin about here in Tucson but alot of noise in PHX about it.

Dezracer said:

The "Wine and Food" festival is going to be a few taco stands and a Tecate tent. There is not gonna be any new camping, roads or RV spots and parking to going to be a free for all for the 500- 1000 people that is going to show. The bands are going to arrive and see that the festival is not what was promised and that the promoter is no where to be found with their money. Most of the acts are going to split, but I betting Roger Clyne is going to perform to prevent a riot.

I hope I'm wrong and this thing happens as planned and that 1000's and 1000's show up. But I'm not betting on that.

Probably why they booked RC in the first place. He'd never say no as long as there wasn't a date conflict.
Loved your comment on the Wine and Food tent.
What more do you need than tacos and Tecate anyway. :)

Dezracer said:

Im sure that these bands have contracts to play at Boomerfest. But what happens when they show up,and this festival is no where close to what was promoted? These bands are only going to perform if they get paid by the promoter before the go on stage...and I seriously doubt this promoter is going to have enough money from the ticket sales to pay these guys.

Here is my prediction on what Boomerfest is going to look like. There is going to be a hastily set up stage and viewing area. The "Wine and Food" festival is going to be a few taco stands and a Tecate tent. There is not gonna be any new camping, roads or RV spots and parking to going to be a free for all for the 500- 1000 people that is going to show. The bands are going to arrive and see that the festival is not what was promised and that the promoter is no where to be found with their money. Most of the acts are going to split, but I betting Roger Clyne is going to perform to prevent a riot.

I hope I'm wrong and this thing happens as planned and that 1000's and 1000's show up. But I'm not betting on that.

Sorry but somehow I think Roger Clyne showing up to this bamboozle will hardly prevent a riot. Ticket prices don't justify seeing RCPM as a headliner, or even an opening act for that matter.

mondone said:

Sorry but somehow I think Roger Clyne showing up to this bamboozle will hardly prevent a riot. Ticket prices don't justify seeing RCPM as a headliner, or even an opening act for that matter.

Now there's a word you don't hear everyday - bamboozle! I like it!

mis2810 said:

Now there's a word you don't hear everyday - bamboozle! I like it!

Bamboozle Fest! I like it!

Perhaps Les will show up and perform this on the "big stage".

Dezracer said:

Im sure that these bands have contracts to play at Boomerfest. But what happens when they show up,and this festival is no where close to what was promoted? These bands are only going to perform if they get paid by the promoter before the go on stage...and I seriously doubt this promoter is going to have enough money from the ticket sales to pay these guys.

Here is my prediction on what Boomerfest is going to look like. There is going to be a hastily set up stage and viewing area. The "Wine and Food" festival is going to be a few taco stands and a Tecate tent. There is not gonna be any new camping, roads or RV spots and parking to going to be a free for all for the 500- 1000 people that is going to show. The bands are going to arrive and see that the festival is not what was promised and that the promoter is no where to be found with their money. Most of the acts are going to split, but I betting Roger Clyne is going to perform to prevent a riot.

I hope I'm wrong and this thing happens as planned and that 1000's and 1000's show up. But I'm not betting on that.

This coming from a typical Las Conchas snob, your sure went overboard for thunder on the beach, Go back to eating your shark fin soup, I don't know how you can off on that.

the 'holds' on hotels for the boomerfest event are starting to be removed. Wonder if this thing will be postponed again.

I noticed that the other day

I find it telling that on the busiest online forum for rocky point, we have zero contributions from organizers of this event. That in itself should say a lot about the event. I hope that people did not put money down on this thing. I also hope the city and hotel industry tells the organizer to move on elsewhere.

dry heat said:

. I also hope the city and hotel industry tells the organizer to move on elsewhere.

Word is that this is being discussed.

playaperro said:

This coming from a typical Las Conchas snob, your sure went overboard for thunder on the beach, Go back to eating your shark fin soup, I don't know how you can off on that.

Oooooo. Fleas must be biteing a lot !!! The Dog is grumpy.

dry heat said:

I find it telling that on the busiest online forum for rocky point, we have zero contributions from organizers of this event. That in itself should say a lot about the event. I hope that people did not put money down on this thing. I also hope the city and hotel industry tells the organizer to move on elsewhere.

yeah, like Santo Tomas.....:p

They didn't pick and post a "Free Love" ticket winner for yesterday. Somebody must be slacking at BoomerFestDays. com

Have it over at Skeeter Mountain, aka Black Mountain...

playaperro said:

This coming from a typical Las Conchas snob, your sure went overboard for thunder on the beach, Go back to eating your shark fin soup, I don't know how you can off on that.

A "snob"....*ZING*....boy you got me there!!! I better go run and hide from your witty banter.

What do yo mean "overboard for the Thunder on the Beach"? Are you talking about sprint car race I was critical about when they were promoting 100 race cars are going to show up and less then 10 actually did? And shark fin soup, which for the record is a disgusting practice which is destroying shark populations world wide. Are you seriously going back and searching all my past posts so that you can have a come back??? That's pretty sad and pathetic that you have some much time on your hand.

The fact of the matter is, Boomerfest has all makings of a disaster that will only give another black eye to Rocky Point. So I'm curious why you keep posting childish attacks against people critical of this event? You bring nothing to the table to prove us wrong with our observations. At best this festival, if it actually happens, is going to be no where near what it is being billed at. And at worst, its a scam, that is going to leave ticket holders and people in Rocky Point holding the bag.

Dezracer said:

A "snob"....*ZING*....boy you got me there!!! I better go run and hide from your witty banter.

What do yo mean "overboard for the Thunder on the Beach"? Are you talking about sprint car race I was critical about when they were promoting 100 race cars are going to show up and less then 10 actually did? And shark fin soup, which for the record is a disgusting practice which is destroying shark populations world wide. Are you seriously going back and searching all my past posts so that you can have a come back??? That's pretty sad and pathetic that you have some much time on your hand.

The fact of the matter is, Boomerfest has all makings of a disaster that will only give another black eye to Rocky Point. So I'm curious why you keep posting childish attacks against people critical of this event? You bring nothing to the table to prove us wrong with our observations. At best this festival, if it actually happens, is going to be no where near what it is being billed at. And at worst, its a scam, that is going to leave ticket holders and people in Rocky Point holding the bag.

So I poke the misfits, no big deal to me, I'm entitled to my say, same as you, oh btw i didn't go back and read your posts or i would of know you didn't go overboard on the thunder, you just never forget who eats fin soup!

Yes you are entitled to your option...besides I can't understand what the hell you are trying to say anyways:

playaperro said:

I don't know how you can off on that.

playaperro said:

i didn't go back and read your posts or i would of know you didn't go overboard on the thunder

Dezracer said:

Yes you are entitled to your option...besides I can't understand what the hell you are trying to say anyways:

Hey you into rock & roll? https://www.facebook.com/events/1447485522175797/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

One person on this thread has mentioned that they know of someone that actually bought tickets (if there are others I missed it - sorry) - is there anyone here that has actually bought tickets themselves? I was reading the terms of sale and it states "no refunds." I wonder if you bought tickets say 10 days before the concert on a credit card could you dispute if it doesn't happen? Tickets are so high I couldn't just buy them and hope that it happens.

Contact your credit card company for that information. I surely would not take any risk with ths thing.

I'm buying mine at the door.....

I'm not there in RP right now - is there anything going on at the site? Any work at all?

Nope. I'm here and there is nothing going on.

I think I will just wait for the video documentary

Ladyjeeper said:

I'm buying mine at the door.....

What door?....HAHAHAHAHA

http://www.boomerfestdays.com/lodging-packages/
LODGING AND TICKET PACKAGES ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Boomer Fest is 8 weeks out and all of the entertainers are showing it on their schedule except for Big Brother & Javier. General admission tickets & lodging packages are SOLD OUT! This is getting good now.:D:D:D

All of a sudden, over the weekend they are Sold out?
And from what I hear they haven't done a thing to prep the event area.

The only trouble with all those lodging packages being sold out IS. You haven't EVER been able to book them at ANYTIME. Since this started... They have always been sold out. Seems strange? I put a note on Roger C. website , telling him my concerns about the whole thing..Will see if someone answers me back.

Prices climbing, http://www.boomerfestdays.com/tickets/

BWAAAHAHAHAHA

Better get em before the price goes up. These are gonna sell out too. If ya don't get one everybody will be going but you!!:(:mad::(

ZZ Top last night at ava casino!

I was looking at the list of winners and actually found one the is on the BFD FB page. Jim (James) Jamieson
It shows him as the Aug 8th winner on BFD. Check he Aug 11th post on FB. He liked the post. Go to his page https://www.facebook.com/james.jamieson.359?fref=hovercard
Nothing about winning tickets. Just thought it was odd

So let me get this straight - nobody knows anyone that bought tickets and nobody knows anyone that rented lodging but now lodging is sold out and tickets are going up?

Jake3997 said:

So let me get this straight - nobody knows anyone that bought tickets and nobody knows anyone that rented lodging but now lodging is sold out and tickets are going up?

You got that right! Not the best place to get boomerfest info.

Jake3997 said:

So let me get this straight - nobody knows anyone that bought tickets and nobody knows anyone that rented lodging but now lodging is sold out and tickets are going up?

Ya...apparently out of all the forum members, not one has purchased or know someone who has purchased tickets and / or a lodging package. Nor has anyone here won or know of someone who won the Free Love package

tequilatodd said:

Ya...apparently out of all the forum members, not one has purchased or know someone who has purchased tickets and / or a lodging package. Nor has anyone here won or know of someone who won the Free Love package

Ya, I know a couple people that got free love packages, they're into good music, BTW T/T i'm currently looking for a sponsor...I got lodging so I may barter for a ticket...

https://www.facebook.com/RockyPointTimes/photos/a.138897912850596.29654.137332929673761/707201832686865/?type=1&theater
Supposedly a new map of the BoomerFest site. It wasn't always right up against the side of Wrecked, was it?

mis2810 said:

https://www.facebook.com/RockyPointTimes/photos/a.138897912850596.29654.137332929673761/707201832686865/?type=1&theater
Supposedly a new map of the BoomerFest site. It wasn't always right up against the side of Wrecked, was it?

I think it always was.

I have had some people tell me that it could all be set-up in a couple of days.... They don't need a lot of time. The area had been grated last year & is drivable? Isnt that where they store the equip. to work on the Port?

Boomerville all graded!

paid interview on AZtv7...

http://www.aztv.com/category/217859/video-landing-page?clipId=10463286&topVideoCatNo=217824&autoStart=true

canned heat is supposed to be the headliner

mis2810 said:

https://www.facebook.com/RockyPointTimes/photos/a.138897912850596.29654.137332929673761/707201832686865/?type=1&theater
Supposedly a new map of the BoomerFest site. It wasn't always right up against the side of Wrecked, was it?

I seem to remember a diff map that showed it on the other side next to the RV park

The area just left of thr RV parking. I pretty sure it was there initially. But i cud be wrong

I remember when they first came down and started grading it was to the Left they had a bunch of PVC markers set up on the beach.

Think I had my wallet lifted from out camp site in 1973 where the Vip tents are for Boomer fest.If anyone finds it please return my half burnt draft card and do not eat the Purple barrel of LSD

I copied this of the BFD site in the beginning of August.
This was the original site plan.
Looks like the moved it and also added even more camp sites.

Half of Canned Heat is dead....

Ladyjeeper said:

Half of Canned Heat is dead....

They all look dead to me.

mondone said:

They all look dead to me.

So do a lot of Boomers!

Hey... wait. Did I just diss myself? I'm a Boomer!

Stuart said:

So do a lot of Boomers!

Hey... wait. Did I just diss myself? I'm a Boomer!

Hey, so am I, but thank God I look healthier than them at 60!

The 1st promo picture for Boomerfest is up...

looks like our 1st Boomers are starting to arrive...

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY EYES.
I'M BLIND :eek::eek::eek::p

Okay, now I'm really not going...

Landshark said:

Okay, now I'm really not going...

I can't imagine anything is worth seeing at this thing if it actually does happen.

whacha talking about patrick, all quality people, my lord you guys are as kind as you are wise...bamboozeled Huh, maybe!

Just was at Northwest Fest on the river in Portland this weekend....great bands none of us most likely ( me for sure) have ever heard of and it was eye opening.I really worry ( I know I always worry) that hydration issues may cause some serious problems.All kinds of people passed out in Portland due to not enough Hydration stations and they had eight.How many does Boomerfest have on the map?

Do the beer and wine garden's count? :)
If the BF happens, there will be More than a few very hydrated people passing out.:eek:
Good point Jerry, it will be very warm and sunny on SB during that time and I hope there are water stations a plenty!

Is this for real? This BoomerFest event in Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco)? Has anybody ever been to a BoomerFest any where? It seems on the sketchy side to me, the tickets are very high priced, there are no sponsers, no phone numbers, tents on the beach with 4 twin beds? Really, how is this possible to do in Rocky Point? Any info on this subject would be greatly appreciated!!