By Nate Lipka
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Country Thunder is arguably the biggest country music show in the world, and this year’s headliners Dierks Bentley, Sugarland, Kellie Pickler and John Fogerty certainly make that argument a bit easier to make.
Even if you don’t like country music, you’re bound to have fun. Budweiser is hosting karaoke and trivia throughout the evenings, not to mention their beer sales; for a price, you can rent a camping spot, and we all know camping is cool; there will also be lots of vendors on hand with delicious food and fun trinkets.
There are four tiers of seating available for either one-day or four-day passes: VIP ($130-$160 for one day and $450-$500 for four days), which includes food, shaded hangout spots and alcohol discounts; Reserved seating ($75-$100 for one day and $200-$450 for four days), which guarantees you a seat close to the stage; Reserved Lawn Seating ($149 for four days), which is a bit further away from the stage but cheaper and in the comfort of grass and finally, general admission tickets ($35 for one day and $149 for four days) that carry no special perks or bragging rights.
Visit www.countrythunder.com to reserve camping spots or for more information.
Country Thunder, 20585 E. Price Station Road, Florence, 520.868.9711, Thursday, April 17 through Sunday, April 20, all day, $35-$500
DRESS THE PART
So y’all fellers wanna go country, huh?
Using pseudo-words like “y’all” and “fellers” while keeping a straight face is a tough task better left for another lesson, but looking the part is actually pretty easy. Here’s a straight-shootin’ guide to everything you need to rock the range, control your colt, and lasso the ladies, country style. Yee haw!
Wranglers, Chicks dig nut-huggers. Nothing says rough and tough, down South bravado like skin-tight denim, I tell you what. Some have suggested shooting for between two and three sizes too small, but the ultimate objective is maximum, visible huggage: the round can of Skoal in the back, and everything in the front.
Big Belt Buckles, If the tightly-stuffed package behind the fly isn’t drawing enough attention to itself, advertise. A thoughtfully-placed, giant shiny belt buckle right above the “buckaroo” is guaranteed to make the fillies buck. A carefully-etched picture of something awesome—horses, guns, a horse, a cowboy, or perhaps horses—is a must.
Bolo Ties, Sometimes a feller has to dress it up a bit, so you might as well make a statement. What message does a long, thin strand of leather buckled around your neck with a broach of sterling silver and/or turquoise send? “I am a badass, and despite the constant pounding of an unforgiving saddle, I am fertile.” Go ahead, send the message.
10 Gallon Hats, A cowboy without his hat is like
Boots, The only thing that stands between a man and the hard, unforgiving prairie below is his boots. A strong pair of boots can protect a cowboy from hoof-stomps, fence-mending accidents and unavoidable cow-pies. When it’s time to dress up, throw on your fancy boots. The difference? Exactly the same, only cleaner.
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