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I know this is a massive conflict for a lot of people.
But I'm having a hard time as well (knowing that all options will be glorious regardless)
If anyone has some thoughts of what they are doing and why, or any specific reasons or links or anything why i should go, let me know.
Thoughts I have:
PTM- Enjoying what I'm hearing. Hear they put on a killer show. It's pretty hard to get familiar with 7 albums before roo though...
Lord Huron- love the music, kind of like Bon Iver to my ears. same place as TTMOE. only drawback is I would like to see a bunch of different stuff not like other things that l will see on the weekend...
Two Gallants- REALLY loved the first album when i heard it. instantly. not too crazy on the newer stuff....
PB Loveickle- this definitely wins the most unique one out of the four. not much like it the rest of the weekend. also may be the only cafe where set i can get too (on and on vs ex cops may settle this debate elsewhere or may not)
Two Gallants was hard but I knew I had to rule someone out and they were the first out to PTM and Lord Huron. This is where it got super hard for me.
I think PTM will have a better show as a whole. They have been together longer, I've also heard they put on a good show, and they have a ton of music to pull from. Lord Huron however has one album and they have been on their first tour for a like 6 months. I saw them at the Bluebird last month and you could tell they are fresh in the eyes. I love that one album tho and I feel they have a lot of potential for good or bad to blow up given how easy it is to listen to their music it could take on the radio for sure. It is not simple tho with a ton of layers but I also dig that deer in the headlights band when they get to play their first tour like this.. With that I think seeing them fresh in their eyes compared to PTM where I KNOW i'll see them around a lot still in the future I ended up going with Lord Huron. But this was one of my harder conflicts for sure.
EDIT: And i also really dig Tallest Man on Earth and that came into the consideration given they play after LH.
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Lord Huron all the way for me..... Gonna be a great afternoon show. If it was a nightime show probably Portugal. Ill also probably have a better chance of seeing PtM again.
I'll be at Portugal. The Man... But I'm not saying that is where you should go... Honestly, if it's that much of a toss up, I'd do some wandering... It's not too bad of a walk between This, That, and Which- so if you don't care about your spot, you could easily catch a good 20 minutes of each set. Then again, I'm one indecisive S.O.B. Good luck!
I know this is a massive conflict for a lot of people.
Thoughts I have:
PTM- Enjoying what I'm hearing. Hear they put on a killer show. It's pretty hard to get familiar with 7 albums before roo though...
Looking at their Coachella sets (here) and (here) if you want to get a good overview really just listen to In The Mountain In The Cloud and the new album when it comes out. They'll usually play 2-3 songs from Satanic Satanist and always throw in a bunch of covers/extended jams.
I'm missing them for Death Grips, because of the location and the timing.
I think the reason they are so beloved here is the 2009 set, which was a perfect mix of timing, mood and an outstanding performance. The 2011 show was fine, but nothing that if you missed you'd care that much.
If they were late night they'd be my top 3, but playing Which at 2:15 PM? The energy is going to be drained from the sun and they'll be playing 4-5 songs from an album that is just released (meaning people won't know them).
They're one of my favorite bands, but don't feel bad if you pick another band. See them in a club this summer and it will be a much better show.
I'm gonna try to do the beginning of Two Gallants, get my ass over to the beginning of Death Grips, then go to Ed Helm's Whiskey Sour Radio Hour at the Comedy Tent.
This of course will probably change 3 more times before 'roo.
Post by RxMarky Mark on May 12, 2013 13:38:59 GMT -5
I have this dilemma as well with PtM vs Lord Huron. My caveat is that PtM is playing a mile from house on 6/18, the Tuesday after Roo. My only fear is that I'll be a little burned out and won't want to go to the show. Tickets are only $20, so that's not an issue.
Post by Black Dynamite on May 13, 2013 10:42:09 GMT -5
This was one of the biggest ones for me. I chose Lord Huron. I'd rather see Lord Huron outside, during the day, than PTM. I think PTM is better suited for a night show. PTM is touring right now and has a show in Philly the weekend before Roo, so I decided to see them then.
...and YES, $38.95 is worth it to see these guys. It would also allow you to skip them at Roo and allow you to see one of your other conflict bands. PTM in a small venue is ideal. Their light show enhances the incredible performance they are bound to put on for you.
...and YES, $38.95 is worth it to see these guys. It would also allow you to skip them at Roo and allow you to see one of your other conflict bands. PTM in a small venue is ideal. Their light show enhances the incredible performance they are bound to put on for you.
So you're suggesting he see them at Bonnaroo AND in a small venue?
I also don't think this is a "no brainer". All of these bands are fantastic.
Sorry...I meant that its a no-brainer for me. To each their own, but I feel that PTM is a must if you have to choose between these 4 bands. With that being said, if you have the opportunity to see them before hand in a small venue then I would do that and check out a different band at Roo. Especially if youre torn between 3 or 4 bands.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy whichever band you choose to see!
Sorry...I meant that its a no-brainer for me. To each their own, but I feel that PTM is a must if you have to choose between these 4 bands. With that being said, if you have the opportunity to see them before hand in a small venue then I would do that and check out a different band at Roo. Especially if youre torn between 3 or 4 bands.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy whichever band you choose to see!
if you have the opportunity to see them before hand in a small venue then I would do that and check out a different band at Roo.
something tells me that the "house of blues" in chicago isnt a small venue
No, its not a "club sized" venue of 200-300 people, but its capacity is around 1000 people. So YES, I would consider this a small venue....Especially compared to a festival setting. It will be an incredible venue to see PTM.
Post by urbanslegend05 on May 21, 2013 20:34:48 GMT -5
PTM is the number one act I have to see at the farm this year....just saying.....however, I do wish it was a night show to add to the excitement. Hoping they get a solar stage show at some point during the weekend to maybe play some acoustic stuff.
