Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
Post by questionablesanity on Oct 5, 2009 6:22:34 GMT -5
I saw Mofro Friday night in Indy. They put on a good show as usual, but they opened with the same exact song they opened with last year. I met JJ again after the show. He's always so gracious and kind. Can't wait to see them again this Wednesday. Shooter Jennings and Earl Greyhound opened, but I didn't care for either. Here's a link to some pics.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
I also saw Mofro and Shooter Jennings on Friday night in Indianapolis. We showed up late for Shooter's set and missed the whole opening act (Earl Greyhound). Shooter sounded pretty good from what few songs I heard. Mofro did not disappoint. They have such a great sound and have been such a "go-to" band for me the last year or so (thanks, MofroHead). I wish I could see them again in Louisville in a few days!
To read my thoughts on Farm-Aid, go to the Farm-Aid thread.
Post by questionablesanity on Oct 5, 2009 14:35:36 GMT -5
The lights weren't anything special. In fact, I think they just used the house lights. In fact, the lighting was awful for pics. They just bathed the stage in a single color at a time. No strobes or lasers that I remember. But you have to remember that this is a tiny club. There's barely enough room on the stage for the band, let alone any additional lights.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Post by questionablesanity on Oct 16, 2009 8:06:04 GMT -5
How was pretty lights? They'll be here at the end of the month and I haven't decided if it'll be worth it to go.
I saw Biltzen Trapper last night. They were talented but meh. The openers, Wye Oak, were much more interesting. It was a duo. One guy played drums with one hand and played the organ with the other. The female played guitar and sang. Surprisingly full sound. I was tired so I almost fell asleep during their set but they're def a band I'll check out again.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Post by ParanoidAntelope on Oct 20, 2009 10:30:19 GMT -5
Just saw Tortoise open for Wilco on the last night in Chicago. It was Wilco's last American show on this tour and they killed it.
I thought Tortoise played some really good stuff, for about 45 minutes, and then Wilco came out and played an almost 3 hour show to end it. Their encore alone was probably 6-7 songs and well over half an hour. They played stuff from all over the catalog, i was about 3 rows from the front in GA, dead center, and me and my friend had an audience interaction with Jeff, which made my night.
I almost caught the AM album he threw in the crowd. Oh well, cant win them all..
Edit: encore was 10 songs. and let me just say again: they rocked my face off
“Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural?” -Bill Hicks
Mars Volta were awesome Monday night in Memphis! Short but really intense set. I'm going to see Built to Spill tonight @ Minglewood (same place where MV played). Nice venue.
Loved it. Got one of the (misspelled) setlists and a pick... they were throwing allot of picks, my friend also got one, but mine had etchings like a heated razor on both sides as grip, some of the paint of the symbol was rubbed off, and the end was worn from playing, so it was obviously used before being thrown out. My friend's pick was like brand new, no etchings or anything.
But the show was great... I'm still really tired. It was hot as fuck in that venue. I got right up front, immediately in front of Omar's mic (I have pictures I'll put up sometime), so it was the best vantage point for any of the shows I've been to of theirs. Also, I must note that though I was right in front of the left set of speakers, the mix was fantastic... not too loud, not too quiet. The Fillmore has pretty good acoustics, considering. Show of course was short, and that sucks, but I'm satisfied with what I got.
Omar was obviously not into it, at all... either he was concentrating very hard, because his playing was really good, or he just didn't give a goddamn. Oh well, the rest of the guys, especially Cedric, made up for his lack on energy last night. Cedric wasn't very chatty, but that's fine by me sometimes. Thomas was on fire tonight, Juan was superb and seemed to show allot of emotion... boredom at spots mocking the monotony of a certain bass line, like in Halo he was making really exaggerated faces of excitement for its verse. Ikey was entertaining to watch and was surprisingly audible. I couldn't see Marcel for an amp, but he's the only one I couldn't see perfectly.
Drunkship was good, little interlude was tight as hell.
Goliath was good, starting nice and slow, then getting almost out of control near the end. Cedric had one minor flub in the first chorus, as his voice cracked, other than that he sounded top notch the whole show.
Inertiatic was cool as hell to see as an opener.
Luciforms was fantastic, best of the set. Love the new vocal jam in near the end, much different than Bonnaroo.
Teflon was great, with an awesome build. It felt like there was going to be a volcanic eruption at the end.
Widow and Wax closer was fine. I'd prefer something else, but I can understand it.
Roulette was great, as always.
All in all great show. I'd gladly go see them again, if they played for an hour.
Next for me are MC Chris in Columbia and Skinny Puppy in either Atlanta or Charlotte, next month.
Post by questionablesanity on Oct 25, 2009 12:25:39 GMT -5
I saw Hot Buttered Rum on Monday for the second time. If you like bluegrass jam band stuff, see them. Got some good pics.
I saw Karl Denson's Tiny Universe on Friday. Freaking amazing. The openers, Nomo, were really good as well.
I saw Keller Williams Saturday and was kind of disappointed. I've seen him the the WMDS and loved em. Keller solo lacks something. We left 30 minutes into the second set. He had some great loops and played a few dead covers on keyboards. He also did a Marcy's Playground cover, Bon Jovi mixed with something else, etc.... He probably played close to ten covers. I probably won't see him solo again. I may see Pretty Lights tonight, Mason Jennings on Monday, Lotus onTuesday. Girl Talk did a free show over the weekend for Victoria's Secret on IU campus but I didn't make it.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Post by questionablesanity on Oct 28, 2009 19:24:40 GMT -5
I saw Mason Jennings at the Bluebird here in Bloomington. I was bored out of my mind. I saw him last year and really enjoyed his show, but this year it was pretty lame.
I saw Lotus on tuesday..Holy Shite are they good. Check these guys out if you like electronic jam bands. I skipped Pretty Lights on Sunday. I heard the show wasn't very good according to the staff. But Bassnectar will be here on the 11/5. So I'll probably get some tix for that.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Post by 811942891995 on Nov 1, 2009 1:38:56 GMT -5
okay yallz! just got back from tha noot d' noot show! preety good stuff but nothin' earth shaking! pretty much the same as their last show! drum solo, guitar solo, freestyle, guitar sol, bass solo, catchy hook, guitar solo, pecussion, repeat...is'nt really much better than a static set;ist in my opinon! but i had fun so who cares right? BTW...great deaux's (<dig it?!). maybe to fdup to properly review this one!
last night we hit gogol bordello...and DAMN!!!! 5 shows and these guys can't disapoint! good, happy, jump up and down, FUN! theyve changed up their set list since last time and playing sveral songs i did'nt even know! another soldout crowd went apeshit(b-a-n-a-n-a-s) to their infectiously hapy grooves! we all shot off handsf ull of party poppers on the first note of "start wearing purple"s chorus and it was super awesome! ya know...confetti! if i hadnt beeen with october i could've easily scored with tihs super hot asain girl! tha crowd was crazy rowdy! as always sergey kicks ass! no drum surf but they did pull a 6 (?) year old girl up on stage at the end! they gave her a drum stik and a set list and sdhe rode on the bassists shoulders while the crowd went fuckin' NUTS! good stuff! they just make me happy!
...but...
there opener APOSTLE OF HUSTLE sucked my ass's dick! cool, they could play just fine but im really tired of this "were the only guys we know so we don'tt need a bassist" shit! if they had just plyed a real set it'd been cool but they tried way to hard in my opinon! tha singer/gits guy was a raggily haired, turtnenecked guy in way too fashionably dorky glasses raping david byrne (1986)! tha drummer kept takin' like 8 mins to loop his kick, snare, bass, cowbell...just so he could slap tamborine over top! why not loop tams and PLAY tha drum parts? They even dedicated a song too tha "great poet" Eazy-E....how retroironicbitchin! tha topper was when the singer unroled and paraded round stage with a crude poster that said"WHO ELSE IS HIGH?"! way to go bro...hardcore!? that's just sad!
but GOGOL made it more than worth it! thats tha funnest show you can go to in my opinoin!
okay yallz! just got back from tha noot d' noot show! preety good stuff but nothin' earth shaking! pretty much the same as their last show! drum solo, guitar solo, freestyle, guitar sol, bass solo, catchy hook, guitar solo, pecussion, repeat...is'nt really much better than a static set;ist in my opinon! but i had fun so who cares right? BTW...great deaux's (<dig it?!). maybe to fdup to properly review this one!
last night we hit gogol bordello...and DAMN!!!! 5 shows and these guys can't disapoint! good, happy, jump up and down, FUN! theyve changed up their set list since last time and playing sveral songs i did'nt even know! another soldout crowd went apeshit(b-a-n-a-n-a-s) to their infectiously hapy grooves! we all shot off handsf ull of party poppers on the first note of "start wearing purple"s chorus and it was super awesome! ya know...confetti! if i hadnt beeen with october i could've easily scored with tihs super hot asain girl! tha crowd was crazy rowdy! as always sergey kicks ass! no drum surf but they did pull a 6 (?) year old girl up on stage at the end! they gave her a drum stik and a set list and sdhe rode on the bassists shoulders while the crowd went quackin' NUTS! good stuff! they just make me happy!
...but...
there opener APOSTLE OF HUSTLE sucked my ass's smurf! cool, they could play just fine but im really tired of this "were the only guys we know so we don'tt need a bassist" nuts! if they had just plyed a real set it'd been cool but they tried way to hard in my opinon! tha singer/gits guy was a raggily haired, turtnenecked guy in way too fashionably dorky glasses raping david byrne (1986)! tha drummer kept takin' like 8 mins to loop his kick, snare, bass, cowbell...just so he could slap tamborine over top! why not loop tams and PLAY tha drum parts? They even dedicated a song too tha "great poet" Eazy-E....how retroironicbitchin! tha topper was when the singer unroled and paraded round stage with a crude poster that said"WHO ELSE IS HIGH?"! way to go bro...hardcore!? that's just sad!
but GOGOL made it more than worth it! thats tha funnest show you can go to in my opinoin!
I was at that show a few days ago. And I gotta say that for me personally it was the opposite.
AoH blew me away this time around, after trying for three times before. Andrew Whiteman is a brilliant brilliant person in the studio. It was always live that he wasnt so good. It was nice to see him cut loose and play songs.
Trust me. As a memeber of Broken Social Scene I think he know alot of people in Toronto. ;D
Post by NothingButFlowers on Nov 2, 2009 17:00:34 GMT -5
Interesting. I was at the Gogol show in Atlanta too, and I kind of agree with Sal. Gogol is always a good time, but I didn't care for Apostle of Hustle either. I dunno. I didn't hate the music, but it seemed a bit too gimmicky to me.