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I think its funny how people on here let one band decide if they would make the trip to Roo. The headliners this year weren't even the reason I made the trip this year. As long as the undercard is strong, I'll be there. Also U2 would probably be one of the biggest bands ever for Roo.
Post by awolfatthedoor on Jul 2, 2009 2:59:01 GMT -5
Bonnaroo could definitely get bigger if they added a Thursday Which Stage quasi-headliner, but I'm not sure if that's what they want. The addition of a Thursday headliner would mean twice as many people would want to be in and ready to go by say 9 or 10 P.M. for the headliner's start.
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 think its funny how people on here let one band decide if they would make the trip to Roo. The headliners this year weren't even the reason I made the trip this year. As long as the undercard is strong, I'll be there. Also U2 would probably be one of the biggest bands ever for Roo.
I agree. Headliners are never the reason i'm going. If anything I get more excited about the numerous Thursday acts that I've heard great things about and can get close to see. The headliners are just icing on the cake.
Of course Phish being rumored made me buy my ticket in advance......but i'd never base my choice on going on the headliner.
Post by awolfatthedoor on Jul 2, 2009 13:35:32 GMT -5
Haha that is true Phish as the headliner made me rush to buy my ticket But the only headliner I have been excited about in the Bonnaroos I have gone to , 07 08 and 09, has been Pearl Jam. The Bonnaroo atmosphere plus the undercard are what have gotten me to go all three years.
sorry to everyone who hates U2.. im not a huge fan, but they were the first concert I ever went to..and it was the Popmart tour everyone seems so fond of....not sure if they were that good, or just "this is my fisrt concet and this is awesome".. either way, id def check their show out, i dont really like bono either, but i do like alot of their older stuff... and they put on a heck of a show.... and id much rather see them over the stones any day...just my opinion ( but i also hate the stones because they ruined the verve, and would not want them getting a singele penny of mine )
so trying to do no repeats for headliners and adding some preheadliners at what stage...MY "dream" lineup for next year ( dont bash, MINE not YOURS remember )
FRI- McCartney ( with ringo, but of course that wouldnt happen... so ill take just paul ) Oasis as a pre headliner... they put on a hell of a show, have never played bonnaroo and would be bringing their A game opening for a Beatle....
Sat- I really wanted to put radiohead back in this spot, with the verve opening, or after... but since im trying for no headliner repeats.. this is where im putting U2... they are huge people face it... and active... and really just seem like a good fit for bonnaroo eventually... like it or not... Pre headliner Im going Kings of Leon... They are getting bigger and bigger and opened for U2 on their last tour... good fit...
Sunday- Roger Waters and David Gilmour...Together, calling themselves whatever they want with or without Mason... since this wont happen ill take either to close it out (preferably gilmour though.. im just more aof a gilmour floyd guy.. and ive already seen waters ) with a little white stripes or the verve before them for no other reason than those are two of my top "bands to see" that i havent crossed off my list yet!
i also think foo fighters would be a good "mainstream" mainstage mid day.... or close out which one night
Post by nodepression on Jul 2, 2009 15:31:15 GMT -5
^ The Verve would be sick. After checking out the BBC video of their set last year at Glastonbury I'm completely sold. Imagine hearing Bitter Sweet Symphony or Better Man on the Farm with everyone singing along.
U2, despite what everyone seems to be saying would absolutely fit in the Saturday mold and would be a tremendous set, as anyone taken a look at the pictures from Barcelona on the 360 tour? It would be unbelievable.
Here's a picture, although to be honest I don't know how they would do this setup on the farm.
I agree on The Verve... They top my "list of bands to see" I think they will play eventually, I doubt they will be deemed big enough for either of the main stages though.... no matter where they put them, i would be front and center if it meant missing an entire day of the festival to secure my spot!
and I just wanted to add a hip hop headliner worthy act..I dont think any are headliner worthy
but ... Thursday headliners?? yes... or pre headliners?? yes..
I cant believe I overlooked him at first, especially with Snoop there this year... but everything Dre does is sick...
and imagine the friends that he could bring out and the collaborations?? not a huge rap fan but that would be nice
but my first thought, and one im amazed no one else has said is OUTKAST!!!
i mean come on!! does ANY rap/hip hop act "fit" the farm better than them??
Post by tompettyfan420 on Jul 2, 2009 19:05:49 GMT -5
I know I would prolly be in the minority on this but I would love it to be: Friday: Tom Petty Saturday: U2 Sunday: phish That would be a perfect bonnaroo for me although honestly this year with bruce and phish I had a amazing bonnaroo and the best one yet!
but my first thought, and one im amazed no one else has said is OUTKAST!!!
i mean come on!! does ANY rap/hip hop act "fit" the farm better than them??
There has been a very heated debate about Outkast going on over in either the speculating or artists who haven't played Roo threads. The reception has been very mixed.
sorry to everyone who hates U2.. im not a huge fan, but they were the first concert I ever went to..and it was the Popmart tour everyone seems so fond of....not sure if they were that good, or just "this is my fisrt concet and this is awesome
The Pop Mart tour was amazing. It still ranks as one of my favorites of all time. The Pop album was not good.
I agree on The Verve... They top my "list of bands to see" I think they will play eventually, I doubt they will be deemed big enough for either of the main stages though.... no matter where they put them, i would be front and center if it meant missing an entire day of the festival to secure my spot!
I think they would be on one of the bigger stages definitely. They've headlined Coachella in 2008, so I think they would have a big enough American market. Bonnaroo could use some more British bands to play, it's one of the few things missing at the festival since it started in 2002.
I think its funny how people on here let one band decide if they would make the trip to Roo. The headliners this year weren't even the reason I made the trip this year. As long as the undercard is strong, I'll be there. Also U2 would probably be one of the biggest bands ever for Roo.
i think i'm pretty much sold on going to 'roo just to go to 'roo. even if i'd never heard of any of the bands (which would pretty much be impossible), i know i'd still have a good time. i saw so many bands i didn't know anything about this year and wound up loving most of them. i didn't enjoy a few sets, but it didn't really bother me at all. i can only think of a couple headliners that would excite me, but plenty of the little guys will get me giddy.
I think its funny how people on here let one band decide if they would make the trip to Roo. The headliners this year weren't even the reason I made the trip this year. As long as the undercard is strong, I'll be there. Also U2 would probably be one of the biggest bands ever for Roo.
i think i'm pretty much sold on going to 'roo just to go to 'roo. even if i'd never heard of any of the bands (which would pretty much be impossible), i know i'd still have a good time. i saw so many bands i didn't know anything about this year and wound up loving most of them. i didn't enjoy a few sets, but it didn't really bother me at all. i can only think of a couple headliners that would excite me, but plenty of the little guys will get me giddy.
Actually I may have had a little less fun this year because there were so many bands that I knew that I wanted to see. I didn't have as much room for exploring in previous years due to the depth of the undercard. This may be the first year that I was awake for the Sunday night headliner, too! A slightly more obscure line up wouldn't hinder my Roo going experience at all.
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 nitetimeritetime on Jul 16, 2009 14:00:42 GMT -5
I remember the stuff he did in the 80s, but don't recall it being all that good. And hey, if being the inspiration for Beatles songs is noteworthy in itself, then we might as well just get Yoko up there instead.
If you like, we can exchange Eric Clapton for Dhani Harrison and make it Paul and Ringo and the children of the deceased Beatles. Harrison's band is actually playing Lolla this year. I've been kinda digging on them lately. How about they book Paul McCartney as a headliner and put thenewno2 as an undercard and they have a "surprise" collaboration. Or nix the kids altogether and make it Paul, Ringo, Clapton, and Donovan. Screw it. Just book Macca and have done with it!
Post by nitetimeritetime on Jul 16, 2009 14:19:41 GMT -5
Listening to thenewno2 right now. Pretty good stuff. I'm glad he's not going for a knockoff of his dad's sound. But come on, you can't replace Clapton. How about we replace Ringo with Ginger Baker, and then get Stevie Winwood up there with Clapton and Mac?
There are only a few Saturday Night Headliners i can think of that could top a bill that haven't played before.
Paul McCartney- the biggest get for bonnaroo obvoiusly.
Neil Young (without Crazy Horse)- for all of the songs he didn't play when he headlined.
U2- don't like em much, but might catch some of it.
The Who- Still really strong live. Haven't played any of the lolla/chella circuit.
Rolling Stones- Love em but please no. Terrible live nowadays.
Prince- I could live with it. Might see it depending on late nights
Clapton- Only if he did another tour of his 70s setup with Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall
Rush- Behind McCartney and The Who they would be my choice. Bonnaroo has had some of the best guitarists in the world, but they need the best drummer.
and that's really it barring return appearances from Radiohead or Pearl Jam.
Thinking of a Friday Headliner is a little harder to guess because it could be a lot of different people. It's usually a genre artist who sort of brings their own crowd, so to speak (Tool, Metallica, Beastie Boys)
RATM Jay Z AC/DC Green Day Daft Punk
are just a few of a lot of possibilities i'm sure.
Santana Crosby Stills and Nash Gilmour Waters or Any of the old Sunday Headliners could take that spot.
This excludes Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Electric Light Orchestra and any cool reunions like Outkast or Pavement that would be a special show for BRoo.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
I know I would prolly be in the minority on this but I would love it to be: Friday: Tom Petty Saturday: U2 Sunday: phish That would be a perfect bonnaroo for me although honestly this year with bruce and phish I had a amazing bonnaroo and the best one yet!
I dunno about minority, dude. That would be a brilliant lineup. I'd have been pretty down on U2 headlining if not for their most recent album, which was like a personal apology to me for the Pop Mart crap. Apology accepted, U2. All is forgiven. I'd also like to see Radiohead and Tool come back at some point. As far as Waters vs. Gilmour, I've seen them both. While Gilmour is a better all-around musician, Waters is a better showman. I would really, really love to see them both back together.
The new U2 is pathetic. All the songs run together and none stand out. All The Things You Can Leave Behind is great, How to Dismantle not so much and then Horizon just embarrassed me the first time i listened to it. Haven't since, so that could be part of the problem.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Post by pondo ROCKS on Jul 17, 2009 15:23:41 GMT -5
uh...has U2 had albums worth a damn other than The Joshua Tree? Are you drinking the Kool-aid that Jim Jones passed out?
Maybe U2 has fooled others by living off of one good album but not me. They would EASILY be avoided at Bonnaroo. I might even invest in earplugs during their performance were they to come. Hate to get off the main topic but their are 12 step programs if you need help to rid yourself of the annoyance called U2.
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