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First off, major props to mizary for the grid pdf. I don't really make out a schedule ahead of time, I usually see whatever I feel like at the time. To help me out I annotated mizary's grid, listing the general genre of each artist so that I can quickly look at it and say "ohh, reggae, I'm totally in the mood for that!". In the spirit of sharing I put the pdf up online; www.fileqube.com/file/IUXZrmyPF198959 I decided on the genres pretty quickly, some probably are misidentified, ones I wasn't too sure on I added a "?", ones I had no idea on are listed as just "???". Any suggestions or corrections are welcome and will be incorporated back. Given the space constraints, I couldn't get too detailed for each band, please don't get bent out of shape if I listed your favorite band as "metal" when it totally should have been "neo-Norwegian black thrash speed metal with early Black Sabbath influences", on the other hand if I was completely wrong and it should have been "folk", then let me know. Anyways, I figured I'd offer it up in case anyone's interested.
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Post by indierocklance on May 31, 2009 15:42:30 GMT -5
I would say that the bands on the secondary stages need identifying more than the ones on the larger stages. Here's a start:
Julia Nunes - Folk Justin Townes Earle - Americana Heypenny - Indie Pop The Features - Indie Rock Protomen - Indie Rock Russian Circles - Metal/Post Rock
Kaki King is more an instrumental guitarist, and less a singer-songwriter. Phoenix is indie pop, TV on the Radio is indie rock, Yeah Yeah Yeahs is art punk, Santigold is closest to dub or dancehall, Elvis Perkins is a singer-songwriter, The Mars Volta is progressive rock, Alejandro Escovedo is americana, Erikah Badu is R&B and I would put Coheed & Cambria under prog rock as well (although I haven't listened to them in a while).
Also, it's annoying when people try to make hip-hop and rap separate genres. Hip-Hop is the cultural movement/music genre, rap is the action which takes place inside that genre/movement (along with DJing, breakdancing and graffiti).
I would say that the bands on the secondary stages need identifying more than the ones on the larger stages. Here's a start:...
Thanks! That (and the other suggestions) are exactly the kind of thing I was hoping for and I've updated the pdf (it's a new link). I didn't do the smaller stages simply for lack of time, if anyone else wants to help out and give me genres, I'll certainly add themI'm working on this myself. The smaller stages have been done now as well. As far as the rap vs. hip-hop, I don't have anywhere near the knowledge to competently parse the nuances between them. If I could say for certain that someone is a rapper, I put down "rap", if I couldn't, I put down "hip-hop". Not saying rap isn't part of hip-hop, I was just as specific as I could be given my limited knowledge. Let me know where I was wrong or where I can refine the genre and I'll be more than happy to.
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thanks, my plan was to go through each band and youtube them to label each band as I also don't like planning out a specific schedule, and don't decide who I want to see until that time. you just saved me a bunch of time.
Dude, I seriously can't concentrate on anything but bonnaroo right now. . .It's to the point where I'm poking myself in the eye with foreign objects. . . I think I just need to be sedated until Tuesday. . . . Dystopian Dream
As far as the rap vs. hip-hop, I don't have anywhere near the knowledge to competently parse the nuances between them. If I could say for certain that someone is a rapper, I put down "rap", if I couldn't, I put down "hip-hop". Not saying rap isn't part of hip-hop, I was just as specific as I could be given my limited knowledge. Let me know where I was wrong or where I can refine the genre and I'll be more than happy to.
Simply enough, rap isn't a genre. Usually when people designate "rap" and "hip-hop" as separate genres, and I'm not saying you did this, they just put all the hip-hop they don't like (or mainstream) in "rap" and all the hip-hop they do like (or more indie stuff) in "hip-hop." For instance, "50 Cent is rap and The Roots is hip-hop." In actuality, they are both hip-hop artists but in different sub-genres. Much like how Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Elvis Costello are both "rock" artists, but are in different sub-genres which better identify what kind of music they play.
If you wanted to get more specific: MURS - Alternative Hip-Hop People Under the Stairs - Alternative Hip-Hop Public Enemy - Political Hip-Hop Snoop Dogg - Gangsta Rap
thanks, my plan was to go through each band and youtube them to label each band as I also don't like planning out a specific schedule, and don't decide who I want to see until that time. you just saved me a bunch of time.
That's not a bad idea, actually. I've got nothing better to do, I may start a thread in Troo Music Lounge with a list of artists and representative music videos.
...If you wanted to get more specific: MURS - Alternative Hip-Hop People Under the Stairs - Alternative Hip-Hop Public Enemy - Political Hip-Hop Snoop Dogg - Gangsta Rap...
I'm working on an update now and I'll include these. I'm also going back and adding the smaller venues. I've uploaded a new version, all the musical acts (except for those on Sonic Stage, most of which appear elsewhere) should be done. Again, let me know if I've miscategorized or missed any.
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Thanx Man! I do this every year so the we can choose where to go (especially Thursday night) by genre. This makes it easier.. though I still should check each band out online before eh?
THANK YOU. I was going to annotate mine, since I have listened to everyone but can't possibly remember it all, especially on the fly. Big crunchies for doing all the legwork and choosing t share it with everyone.
Post by goofyncsuboarder on Jun 2, 2009 18:26:08 GMT -5
A few additions/specifics: Grizzly Bear - Neo-psychedelic/indie rock <---awesome band BTW! more of a "sit in the grass and bob your head to the music" MGMT - Neo-psychedelic/indie rock Bon Iver - Indie & Folk Rock (another grass-sitting band) Ben Harper - He's varied from blues, reggae, folk rock...interesting to see what he does with relentless7 Citizen Cope - Blues/Soul Rock sings that song on that commercial "Let the drummer kick"
Thanks for posting this up! I hope this helps... I found most of my initial info on wikipedia. I know, I know...it's not 100% accurate but it helps me out. If you are going to any of these shows I listed above, I will see you there!
Thanks, I've updated the grid w/ some of your suggestions. If any one else has any additions I'll keep it updated for a little while longer (the actual file will stay up though 'roo)..
