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Post by theinscrutablejrt on Dec 27, 2021 16:40:24 GMT -5
With all the shows being canceled/postponed due to Omicron...anyone else feel like there's a cloud hanging over BSMF yet again? There can't be very many fests that lost 2 years. It would really suck if Memphis in May were canceled 3 times.
It will be interesting to see how this winter goes. The waves seem to last around 3 months. So if the trend continues, this Omicron wave could be ebbing by late March. Which is around the time B.S.M.F. releases their full lineup/schedule.
A peculiar factor with Memphis is that this would be the first year where the festival does not occur at Tom Lee Park, but instead 'The Fairgrounds' where the college teams play. It's potentially temporary as the city is giving Tom Lee Park a constructed makeover.
Could that fact give them more of a reason to cancel again? Or will the festival be too desperate to cancel three years in a row?
Post by theinscrutablejrt on Dec 27, 2021 20:20:57 GMT -5
It'll be interesting to see how the fest handles it. I would think they're desperate to have the fest come off, but I'd have said that last year too and if memory serves they canceled 2021 very early (compared to 2020 when they held off an absurdly long time before finally making official what everyone knew was going to happen).
It will be interesting to see how this winter goes. The waves seem to last around 3 months. So if the trend continues, this Omicron wave could be ebbing by late March. Which is around the time B.S.M.F. releases their full lineup/schedule.
A peculiar factor with Memphis is that this would be the first year where the festival does not occur at Tom Lee Park, but instead 'The Fairgrounds' where the college teams play. It's potentially temporary as the city is giving Tom Lee Park a constructed makeover.
Could that fact give them more of a reason to cancel again? Or will the festival be too desperate to cancel three years in a row?
I don't think they will cancel again - that would basically signal the end of BSMF and it never happen again in my opinion. I'd definitely say they are desperate, but I think they will be more likely to impose restrictions (masks, negative tests/vaccinated proof) instead. They have indicated that the festival will return to Tom Lee Park next year when construction is supposed to be finished
2023 Shows: Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poets Society 3 Doors Down 3OH!3 w/ The Maine & Others Innings Fest Tampa Switchfoot BSMF Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ed Sheeran Simple Plan Matchbox Twenty Fall Out Boy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Sam Hunt WWWY '23
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Post by snowmanomura on Dec 28, 2021 14:56:46 GMT -5
BSMF is part of the larger Memphis in may international festival. It's a non profit annual fest that has loads of big pocket local sponsors (fed ex, AutoZone,and international paper world HQ are all in Memphis) plus the backing of the city and county. MIM also includes the world's largest BBQ contest and overall is a cash cow for the city. It started as a blues fest in a tent on Beale and has now been around for decades, it ain't going anywhere.
BSMF is part of the larger Memphis in may international festival. It's a non profit annual fest that has loads of big pocket local sponsors (fed ex, AutoZone,and international paper world HQ are all in Memphis) plus the backing of the city and county. MIM also includes the world's largest BBQ contest and overall is a cash cow for the city. It started as a blues fest in a tent on Beale and has now been around for decades, it ain't going anywhere.
Absolutely! The history of this fest is phenomenal. I do think it would be devastating for the organizers though and potentially cause waves within the booking side of the industry for a few years if cancellations continue.
I sure hope not though! BSMF is the weekend I look forward to most throughout the year. Excited to have the opportunity to return
2023 Shows: Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poets Society 3 Doors Down 3OH!3 w/ The Maine & Others Innings Fest Tampa Switchfoot BSMF Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ed Sheeran Simple Plan Matchbox Twenty Fall Out Boy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Sam Hunt WWWY '23
Post by theinscrutablejrt on Dec 29, 2021 7:56:05 GMT -5
I'm not worried about BSMF long term, for the reasons already stated. It's also a relatively centrally located, relatively affordable fest which draws artists from multiple genre. There's always gonna be a market for that. I'm just concerned things are trending badly for '22. Because realistically they gotta make a call by mid to late March. That's not far off.
I'm not worried about BSMF long term, for the reasons already stated. It's also a relatively centrally located, relatively affordable fest which draws artists from multiple genre. There's always gonna be a market for that. I'm just concerned things are trending badly for '22. Because realistically they gotta make a call by mid to late March. That's not far off.
Very true. Fingers crossed '22 moves forward as planned!
2023 Shows: Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poets Society 3 Doors Down 3OH!3 w/ The Maine & Others Innings Fest Tampa Switchfoot BSMF Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ed Sheeran Simple Plan Matchbox Twenty Fall Out Boy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Sam Hunt WWWY '23
Post by punk.rock.princess on Jan 12, 2022 13:43:28 GMT -5
Excited to say Song of the Day is back as of 1/10! * and bold are new additions to the already released lineup. I'll try to keep the list updated so it's easy to see the new additions prior to the full lineup release... assuming they give us anything new this year!
1/10 - Three Six Mafia 1/11 - Modest Mouse 1/12 - Foo Fighters
2023 Shows: Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poets Society 3 Doors Down 3OH!3 w/ The Maine & Others Innings Fest Tampa Switchfoot BSMF Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ed Sheeran Simple Plan Matchbox Twenty Fall Out Boy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Sam Hunt WWWY '23
Post by theinscrutablejrt on Jan 18, 2022 5:10:10 GMT -5
Megan Thee Stallion was yesterday's Song of the Day artist. She's the first one who wasn't part of the first lineup announcement.
She's doing festivals this summer. Not a huge surprise to see her booked for BSMF, but it's encouraging they didn't completely frontload the announcements. Would still like to see some crossover from that bonkers good Shaky Knees lineup.
I get that a lot of the official announcement stuff is specifically contracted, but they used to be far more generous with social media hints.
Most of the major fests (especially those earlier in the year) have dropped their full lineups. What is BSMF waiting for?
I feel like they aren't being as generous this year since they were "generous" and gave us the round one of the lineup.... even though it was almost all artist still performing that were on the 2020 lineup lol. I will say though the full lineup seems like it will be here early Feb which is a plus. I remember when it used to be late Feb - mid March which was incredibly annoying!
2023 Shows: Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poets Society 3 Doors Down 3OH!3 w/ The Maine & Others Innings Fest Tampa Switchfoot BSMF Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ed Sheeran Simple Plan Matchbox Twenty Fall Out Boy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Sam Hunt WWWY '23
Megan Thee Stallion was yesterday's Song of the Day artist. She's the first one who wasn't part of the first lineup announcement.
She's doing festivals this summer. Not a huge surprise to see her booked for BSMF, but it's encouraging they didn't completely frontload the announcements. Would still like to see some crossover from that bonkers good Shaky Knees lineup.
Glad to see they are doing some Songs of the Day that are new adds - I was starting to think they were going to just go through all of the pre-announced names.
Crossing my fingers for more Shaky Knees crossover too.. they outdid themselves with their top lines this year. Spoon would be a great addition as well from your other post.
2023 Shows: Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poets Society 3 Doors Down 3OH!3 w/ The Maine & Others Innings Fest Tampa Switchfoot BSMF Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ed Sheeran Simple Plan Matchbox Twenty Fall Out Boy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Sam Hunt WWWY '23
Excited to say Song of the Day is back as of 1/10! * and bold are new additions to the already released lineup. I'll try to keep the list updated so it's easy to see the new additions prior to the full lineup release... assuming they give us anything new this year!
1/10 - Three Six Mafia 1/11 - Modest Mouse 1/12 - Foo Fighters 1/13 - Moneybagg Yo 1/14 - Toad the Wet Sproket 1/15 - The Glorious Sons 1/16 - Soccer Mommy *1/17 - Megan Thee Stallion 1/18 - Dirty Honey
2023 Shows: Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poets Society 3 Doors Down 3OH!3 w/ The Maine & Others Innings Fest Tampa Switchfoot BSMF Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ed Sheeran Simple Plan Matchbox Twenty Fall Out Boy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Sam Hunt WWWY '23
A peculiar factor with Memphis is that this would be the first year where the festival does not occur at Tom Lee Park, but instead 'The Fairgrounds' where the college teams play. It's potentially temporary as the city is giving Tom Lee Park a constructed makeover.
The music festival was held at the fairgrounds in the late 70's and all throughout the 80's. I went from 83-86 at the fairgrounds. It used to be a 10 day 2 weekend long event. I think it was technically called the international blues festival back then, but we just called it Memphis in may musicfest growing up. the main bands i remember seeing were Berlin, Romantics, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Accept, Quiet Riot, Aerosmith. Another band i will never forget was the Kai Haley Band from like Jonesboro, AR. The were "the best built band in RnR" They were a bunch of bald-headed muscle bound gym rats. i remember they had a song called "we're built to rock". and yes they were as bad and pathetic as you can imagine. and yes they were heckled relentlessly until they finished their set.
A peculiar factor with Memphis is that this would be the first year where the festival does not occur at Tom Lee Park, but instead 'The Fairgrounds' where the college teams play. It's potentially temporary as the city is giving Tom Lee Park a constructed makeover.
The music festival was held at the fairgrounds in the late 70's and all throughout the 80's. I went from 83-86 at the fairgrounds. It used to be a 10 day 2 weekend long event. I think it was technically called the international blues festival back then, but we just called it Memphis in may musicfest growing up. the main bands i remember seeing were Berlin, Romantics, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Accept, Quiet Riot, Aerosmith. Another band i will never forget was the Kai Haley Band from like Jonesboro, AR. The were "the best built band in RnR" They were a bunch of bald-headed muscle bound gym rats. i remember they had a song called "we're built to rock". and yes they were as bad and pathetic as you can imagine. and yes they were heckled relentlessly until they finished their set.
Thank you for correcting me, I don't know what the hell I am talking about half the time.
Do you think they will remain at the Fairgrounds for awhile, or go back to the riverside once construction is done? I had read in an article a couple years ago that the city was not feeling very accommodating to the festival with the overall plans for the renovation at that time.
The music festival was held at the fairgrounds in the late 70's and all throughout the 80's. I went from 83-86 at the fairgrounds. It used to be a 10 day 2 weekend long event. I think it was technically called the international blues festival back then, but we just called it Memphis in may musicfest growing up. the main bands i remember seeing were Berlin, Romantics, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Accept, Quiet Riot, Aerosmith. Another band i will never forget was the Kai Haley Band from like Jonesboro, AR. The were "the best built band in RnR" They were a bunch of bald-headed muscle bound gym rats. i remember they had a song called "we're built to rock". and yes they were as bad and pathetic as you can imagine. and yes they were heckled relentlessly until they finished their set.
Thank you for correcting me, I don't know what the hell I am talking about half the time.
Do you think they will remain at the Fairgrounds for awhile, or go back to the riverside once construction is done? I had read in an article a couple years ago that the city was not feeling very accommodating to the festival with the overall plans for the renovation at that time.
I have not heard anything specific either way. i did read where a couple years ago they weren't sure about returning, but thought i saw a post by BSMF that said the park is scheduled to be open by April of 2023. At the same time, i can't really see them spending 2 years redeveloping a park and then right as it opens allowing 100k people to traipse all over it.
Post by theinscrutablejrt on Jan 18, 2022 20:20:19 GMT -5
Well, Shaky Knees just went and added Band of Horses. That weekend is currently an island between two legs of their tour. They have Saturday open. I want that booking for BSMF.
Excited to say Song of the Day is back as of 1/10! * and bold are new additions to the already released lineup. I'll try to keep the list updated so it's easy to see the new additions prior to the full lineup release... assuming they give us anything new this year!
1/10 - Three Six Mafia 1/11 - Modest Mouse 1/12 - Foo Fighters 1/13 - Moneybagg Yo 1/14 - Toad the Wet Sprocket 1/15 - The Glorious Sons 1/16 - Soccer Mommy *1/17 - Megan Thee Stallion 1/18 - Dirty Honey *1/19 - Robert Randolph and The Family Band
2023 Shows: Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poets Society 3 Doors Down 3OH!3 w/ The Maine & Others Innings Fest Tampa Switchfoot BSMF Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ed Sheeran Simple Plan Matchbox Twenty Fall Out Boy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Sam Hunt WWWY '23
Well, Shaky Knees just went and added Band of Horses. That weekend is currently an island between two legs of their tour. They have Saturday open. I want that booking for BSMF.
I could totally see this. They haven't played BSMF since 2015 I think.
2023 Shows: Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poets Society 3 Doors Down 3OH!3 w/ The Maine & Others Innings Fest Tampa Switchfoot BSMF Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ed Sheeran Simple Plan Matchbox Twenty Fall Out Boy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Sam Hunt WWWY '23
