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we got pit for KoL at Roo in 2010. I liked their stuff, especially the older albums a lot at the time and I thought the hate they got on the board was semi-unfounded. We ended up walking out of the pit early. Their show is just so boring. Cool music, some really good albums, but just not a very good live show.
Wow...I mean I could maybe see not enjoying it as much as you thought you would, but to walk out of the pit during the middle of the show? Damn. I'm not trying to blame this on the pit at all...I'm sure it just wasn't your thing...but I don't think I would enjoy any show from the pit as much as I would 100 feet back. In the pit you don't really get to see the full spectacle and the acoustics aren't nearly as good. Seeing the band up close is not worth those sacrifices to me...
Anyways, I loved that set. That's what made me a fan of theirs...I walked into that set only having heard "Use Somebody" (which I hated) and left the farm giddy with anticipation to check out their albums.
we got pit for KoL at Roo in 2010. I liked their stuff, especially the older albums a lot at the time and I thought the hate they got on the board was semi-unfounded. We ended up walking out of the pit early. Their show is just so boring. Cool music, some really good albums, but just not a very good live show.
I'm not trying to blame this on the pit at all...I'm sure it just wasn't your thing...but I don't think I would enjoy any show from the pit as much as I would 100 feet back. In the pit you don't really get to see the full spectacle and the acoustics aren't nearly as good. Seeing the band up close is not worth those sacrifices to me...
I don't agree with any of that. My lone pit experience at Bonnaroo was John Fogerty, and it was pretty awesome. The sound was excellent and I could see the entire stage. I will admit, however, that the pit was not full, so that probably added to the pleasurable experience a bit.
Post by Lionel Hutz on Feb 14, 2013 16:11:10 GMT -5
I would be really excited for them to snag someone a little left field. I really like The Strokes suggestion. The Killers would fit that slot well too IMHO.
I skipped most of that KoL show and what I saw was from the back of the field so I don't really have an opinion on it. Perhaps I'll just stick to the albums haha. I appreciate the perspectives. Also, I love the Roo pit. I've only been in there four times but it's my favorite place to see a show on What.
"In the darkness hundreds of glowsticks streaked the air like tracer shots in war. Giant inflatables bounced over dozens of light sabers pointed skyward. Stuffed animals impaled on sticks danced above the hot crowds, puppeted by someone just given ecstasy by a friend made seconds before."
I've seen Kings of Leon live numerous times. I was a huge fan of their first two albums, a fan of the third album, and they lost me with the fourth and fifth albums. When the music was great in those early days, the shows were great. I'm sure they still play a lot of their older stuff in their current shows, and I'm sure they still play it well. I just really dislike their new music so much that the badness of the bad outweighs the greatness of the great, for me personally. I attended Bonnaroo 2010, but skipped their set.
I would be really excited for them to snag someone a little left field. I really like The Strokes suggestion. The Killers would fit that slot well too IMHO.
The Killers are up north 2 of the 3 days of hangout so they're more unlikely than Muse:
I'd take The Strokes, but I don't think the third headliner will be a traditional/alternative rock band though because Kings of Leon are obviously filling that slot and Tom Petty fills the Legend slot. Who knows, maybe they could get two, but I wager they're looking for something different (most likely indie, hip-hop/soul/R&B, or jam). We could get something out of left field like Stevie Wonder.
Hopefully they are looking for some serious shiz for the third chevy stage closer though since we have TAB for the jam and The Shins for the indie rock. I want Modest Mouse, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, or QOTSA real bad.
5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
Post by Boston Powers on Feb 14, 2013 16:50:22 GMT -5
I actually do agree with the notion that certain aspects of the show suffer from being in the pit, but it's still the best seat in the house.
Up close, you might not get the full effects of a light show. You also might not get the epic stadium sound, which can be really key depending on the act. Could just be reverb, but it's a different feel altogether. It just feels... bigger.
Another negative aspect of the pit is bathroom breaks. I've been known to crush some brews, frat style, during headlining shows. It's an important ritual. Really helps out my dance moves before Late Night shows.
Post by funkymunky on Feb 14, 2013 19:00:39 GMT -5
Been searching tour dates for various bands and trying to make some sense of who HMF might add. Seems thin- we might get a left fielder as someone mentioned earlier. 3rd Headliner Phoenix- headlining Sweetlife Fest in MD the weekend before - open dates until the 24th at Primavera; They make alot of sense- good solid pop rock act- the kiddos will love it, new album in April- HMF needs a headliner with a new album. Green Day- a possibility that no one wants. But they are open, but I doubt this add. Mumford and Sons- but it appears they backed out, or we are just waiting for some logistics to clear up. Muse- I think the logistics surrounding them should have already been wrapped up. But who really knows. WSP
3rd Chevy Stage Closer The Avett Brothers (still possible- in Nashville the 18th, and Alpharetta the 17th- Sunday before Petty) Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs- at Sweetlife as well- would fit in that Alt. rock vein that the line-up seems to lack.
Other adds that could add value whether you like them or not and have open dates: IMO- the lineup lacks AltNatn punch for those of you that own satellite radio (PP, Ellie, Shins don't seem like enough.) FUN., Imagine Dragons, Atlas Genius, Robert Delong, Matt and Kim, Electric Guest, Band of Horses This is just a list, and just from snooping around the internet; definitely not exhaustive, there are many other possibilities and most likely better.
To add to the speculation...i've been trying to think of which potential headliners would fit the beach vibe. Do you think Frank Ocean would be big enough to headline?
And I know it probably won't happen, but I think Bon Iver would be a PERFECT act to headline on the beach.
5/17-19: HANGOUT
5/30- Andrew W.K
6/1- Big Boi w/ Killer Mike
6/13-16 BONNAROO!
6/29- Bob Dylan, Bob Weir, My Morning Jacket, Wilco
6/30- The Grandmothers of Invention
7/19-20 WSMFP
8/1- Mastodon w/ Machinehad
8/7- Melvins
9/5- Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
9/26-29 Furthur Red Rocks (!)
10/2- The Legendary Pink Dots
11/1-3 Voodoodoo
My preference for third Chevy closer is avett bros. I've wanted to see them for a while now and it just hasn't been in the cards. I think they're a likely add also. I think Phoenix would be a solid third headliner.
Do y'all remember who the biggest lineup addition was last year other than RHCP? The only one I remember was umphreys but I honestly don't remember any others.
Kaskade, Umphrey’s McGee, Delta Spirit, Heartless Bastards, Greyboy All Stars, and Givers -- from an AL news mag, so you're right- love me some Greyboy though.
This years undercard is much better though, so who knows.
Everyone can ignore my post about the reunited return rock band, p-dog reminded me that righteous was just quacking with us anyways, so, yeah.
Also- pit or no pit who gives a Quack neither is "better" its all about personal preference.
Considering they seem to be going more for diversity with this lineup, what do you all think the chances are they finally go for a hip-hop/rap 3rd headliner?
...just don't see why the 3rd HL would be any band with already announced dates....and if someone backed out, I don't think they would have guaranteed another HL(which they can't be sure of), they would have just bumped Trey up. It's someone who hasn't announced a tour and/or album yet....aka Prince.
I can't believe Phoenix can headline, but I was shocked by Arcade Fire a few years ago too.
Considering they seem to be going more for diversity with this lineup, what do you all think the chances are they finally go for a hip-hop/rap 3rd headliner?
Outkast is probably not going to happen but I will not stop praying until the 3rd headliner is released
Considering they seem to be going more for diversity with this lineup, what do you all think the chances are they finally go for a hip-hop/rap 3rd headliner?
Outkast is probably not going to happen but I will not stop praying until the 3rd headliner is released
Outkast would be pretty clutch. Wouldn't be baffled by a Jay-Z/Kanye addition though
If they were going for a big alternative act from the original Lolla era (another Foos/RHCP) for the third, I think it would have been Green Day and they would have been announced today. So for those of you freaking out, Hangout is probably in the clear.
If they were going for a big alternative act from the original Lolla era (another Foos/RHCP) for the third, I think it would have been Green Day and they would have been announced today. So for those of you freaking out, Hangout is probably in the clear.
I think it will be a Phoenix-like headliner
311 would fit the bill perfectly. Don't know if they'll pursue them with slightly stoopid already in the lineup though. Incubus would be the obvious answer but, as has been well established already on this thread, they are on indefinite hiatus
I think it'll be something totally out of left field. I really do.... I mean, there has to be a reason they kept it so secret.
I couldn't agree with you more. Wouldn't be surprised if its an act nobody has even thought of mentioning on this thread.
They could pull a complete 180 and book Metallica. Then again, they could keep it simple and go for (let's hope not) Jason Mraz.
Once again however, we're back to the main problem with this thread: nobody really has a quacking clue what HMF wants or thinks they can get at this point
You guys are way off track. You can clearly see on the poster thats it's a band with a long name, and will be the 3rd billed headliner. So it will NOT be an act that is bigger than KOL. It's Mumford and Sons. And no one backed out their just saving a headliner and a couple of names to compete with the Roo announcement next week.
You guys are way off track. You can clearly see on the poster thats it's a band with a long name, and will be the 3rd billed headliner. So it will NOT be an act that is bigger than KOL. It's Mumford and Sons. And no one backed out their just saving a headliner and a couple of names to compete with the Roo announcement next week.
I disagree completely. First off you can't clearly see anything about the 3rd headliner its blurred (might not even be a name behind the blur yet) and I'm sure it wouldn't be hard for them to change the order of the lineup I mean if they ad any other undercard bands they're going to have to do that anyway.
haha "a band with a long name smaller then KOL" hahaha Even if Mumford is the 3rd headliner I would say they are as big as KOL at least they are more in right now but thats just my opinion
Also why try and compete with the biggest music fest in America (Roo) when you are a fest that cant have more then 35,000 people. They sold out last two years going to sell out this year even if the lineup was complete they would sell out
I saw The Strokes open for Pearl Jam at PJ20 and QOTSA were the third band. I thought QOTSA blew The Strokes away and should of been the 2nd headliner. I was not impressed with them at all. My guess is Mumford and Sons as the 3rd headliner as I like the idea that they waited because of Bonaroo and it just makes sense to hold back one "big" band as there are two different price levels left. That must be the reasoning between an "advanced" ticket and a "regular" ticket if not what does "advanced" mean as the show is only 13 weeks away. I also like Dispatch as the band to close the Chevy stage. I know they were there last year but the are doing the festival run this year with only a few solo dates and the closest festival to HO is Waka. I'm in the minority as I like KOL and Tom Petty so I am already happy either way. Anything beats being in CT just after a blizzard.
Post by Knox Animal on Feb 15, 2013 10:15:39 GMT -5
KOL is listed as playing 5/17 on their website. So if they are the Friday headliner and Petty makes sense to be the Saturday headliner, we are looking at a Sunday headliner as the mystery.
