First Post, Sound Bug, Weatherstock, Oh my!

Hey ho! Everybody!

I wanted to start off the first post by welcoming you! Forte visits many of the musical events throughout Middle-Earth on the Elendilmir and Landroval servers, that it was a perfect idea to write about it! These chronicles will document those events, the concerts, and all things happening in regards to it!

The Devious Bug!

For nearly a month, many areas around Middle-Earth were silent when hearing string instruments. While there is no verification how much it had effected the wind and precussion instruments, strings were hit and miss. Most areas effected were Bree, and other major areas after they implmented updated 11. This weighed on many people as the unique Music system in LOTRO is what helps keep the excitement going. Many people were also worried about the coming Weatherstock, and what toll it would have on it. Many of the weekly music nights were either cancelled or delayed due to this issue already. It was not until June 12th did update 11.1 get pushed out and the bug was fixed

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Celebration ran through out the streets when many people on different servers played music from patch til into the late evenings. On Landroval the Prancing Pony was packed with musicians and dancers, and spilled out into the grassy knoll. It was a fine day to see the music return!

Weatherstock V!

While I have been out and about for quite sometime, I have never had the opportunity to attend Weatherstock. What is Weatherstock you ask? Imagine Woodstock, but for Lord of the Rings Online! Every year musicians and lovers of music gather on top of Weathertop on the Landroval server for a 4 hour music concert! This is the largest player run event of any kind in LOTRO! Imagine 500 players gathering in once place! Mega video card frying!

This year will feature 11 bands: The Shades, Andúnië, RKO (Runic Knights Orchestra), Mornie Alantie, The Breakfast Club, Die Meisterbarden von Bree, Flock of Smeagols/Don’t Tempt Me Frodo, The Chosen Few, Songburrow Strollers, Animal House and A Rock and a Hard Place.

This year Weatherstock will take place on July 20th, from 1-5pm EST. Yes that is still a ways away. But no worries!

This Saturday, June 15th will be Ministock. A 4 hour Concert and Sound Check to test that everything will be going smoothly for the coming main show. So you can still stop by and listen to some grand music.