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Post by pondo ROCKS on Jan 28, 2010 16:52:54 GMT -5
Just a curious question....
After thinking about it, some of my favorite shows are not headliners at Bonnaroo so I ask....Do you go more to see the Headliners or the massive Undercard at Bonnaroo?
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Post by questionablesanity on Jan 28, 2010 16:59:50 GMT -5
The headliners have gotten me there both years that I've gone, but I enjoyed the tent acts much more last year. I like the intimacy, not a big fan of What or Which.
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Post by FuzzyWarbles on Jan 28, 2010 23:52:55 GMT -5
I've bought my tickets for Roo 09,Coachella 09 and ACL 08 and 07 based on the undercards.Those fests,with the exception of 08 ACL, had nice headliners to go along.I'm getting off the subject,but 07 ACL had some really good acts in retrospect.Wilco,Arcade Fire,Muse,MMJ,Queens of the Stone Age,Bloc Party,Artic Monkeys,Spoon,Lucinda,The Decemberist,LCD Soundsytem,Steve Earle,Ziggy and Stephen Marley,Kaiser Chiefs,Devotchka,Ghostland,MIA,STS9,Yo La Tengo,Rod Y Gab,and I should stop now and take another whiskey drink.WOW.I'm not even upset anymore that White Stripes cancelled a few days in advance.
Post by lordrockinhood on Jan 29, 2010 0:03:11 GMT -5
I'll admit, when I didn't really know what Bonnaroo was, Radiohead and Tom Petty were a big help in me making the plunge.
The following year, there was no way I wasn't going, but the Police were a very glittery sparkle atop the Marquis, and the price of a Roo ticket was about the SAME price they were charging to see them alone at MSG so that was a plus!
Metallica and Pearl Jam were two bands I'd seen that I probably wouldn't have paid to see elsewhere again, but they were awesome and I was really glad they were there!
And last year, BRUCE was my Roomate Michelle's dream come true, seeing HIM, for the 1st time, with HER on the FARM... well now, no Bruce show can EVER top THAT!
But since that first year, well, going back every year has not been about the under OR overcard, it's been just about EVERYTHING ;D
Post by concertjunkie on Jan 29, 2010 0:04:48 GMT -5
Tool brought me to my first Roo. Metallica and Pearl Jam brought me back. Last year I didn't watch a single headliner. It was purely undercard. This year I went with the presale. So a very mixed bag for me I guess.
I'll admit, when I didn't really know what Bonnaroo was, Radiohead and Tom Petty were a big help in me making the plunge.
The following year, there was no way I wasn't going, but the Police were a very glittery sparkle atop the Marquis, and the price of a Roo ticket was about the SAME price they were charging to see them alone at MSG so that was a plus!
Metallica and Pearl Jam were two bands I'd seen that I probably wouldn't have paid to see elsewhere again, but they were awesome and I was really glad they were there!
And last year, BRUCE was my Roomate Michelle's dream come true, seeing HIM, for the 1st time, with HER on the FARM... well now, no Bruce show can EVER top THAT!
But since that first year, well, going back every year has not been about the under OR overcard, it's been just about EVERYTHING ;D
I'll admit, when I didn't really know what Bonnaroo was, Radiohead and Tom Petty were a big help in me making the plunge.
The following year, there was no way I wasn't going, but the Police were a very glittery sparkle atop the Marquis, and the price of a Roo ticket was about the SAME price they were charging to see them alone at MSG so that was a plus!
Metallica and Pearl Jam were two bands I'd seen that I probably wouldn't have paid to see elsewhere again, but they were awesome and I was really glad they were there!
And last year, BRUCE was my Roomate Michelle's dream come true, seeing HIM, for the 1st time, with HER on the FARM... well now, no Bruce show can EVER top THAT!
But since that first year, well, going back every year has not been about the under OR overcard, it's been just about EVERYTHING ;D
It is always the headliners that I look at first but I just looked back and realized that I have hardly really seen any
2006 - Tom Petty was my big draw and I didn't see him - other draws were Oysterhead/Dr. John and Les Claypool (I did see all three of them)
2007 - Police and Tool (I did see both of them) - other draws were Sasha/Digweed (missed) Gov't Mule - Flips - Claypool (saw all of them)
2008 - big draw was Jackson Johnson and Tiesto - saw them both (I've seen Metallica several times and knew there show would be good and I did listen to it from afar - just wasn't interested in the crowd for it)
2009 - big draw was NIN and Oakenfold - saw them both
Last year was my first Roo, and I honestly didn't decide to go because of any act, but because I finally had the funds to make it down. I was relatively excited about some of the headliners and I barely saw any of their performances. I watched maybe half of the Beastie Boys show, maybe three or four Phish songs, a little Badu and a little Snoop... but it just didn't matter! This year my going might depend a little more on who is headlining, but not really. I don't really care. Last year I had a great, great time, and it really didn't matter who played, and I don't think it will matter much this year. I'm sure I'll still have an amazing time!
It's a combo for me. I don't go solely for the Headliners, nor solely for the undercard. But I put myself down as Headliners because if it were terrible headliners I'd probably go to a smaller fest. The undercard are usually acts that play multiple festivals and while I do look forward to them, it's not a deal-breaker.
My first year (2007), I went because my friends were going and I didn't want to be left out. Hahahahaha. I thought it was cool that the Police were going to be there, but they were always only so-so to me. And I've never been a fan of Tool.
Second year (2008) was because I loved the energy of the whole festival and finding out about new music. I was very excited to see Pearl Jam and Metallica, but I had seen both bands in the past and was excited about the ones I had yet to see.
This year, I've already bought my ticket and it's the same thing. The bands I'm itching most to see would be on the undercard and then I know there will be bands that I don't really know that may end up being my new favorites. And I like that at Bonnaroo, you're more likely to get everyone at one location - key since I really can only do one festival a year.
I think in general, the headliners are bands that get people who have never been to Bonnaroo onto the farm.
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last year it was David Byrne Beastie Boys (I'm still mad they played at the same time)
Al Green Elvis Costello Yeah yeah yeahs
Bruce who? not interested
every other act was incredible and as good as or better than the headliners (especially Galactic WOW)...whoever picked the "undercard" did an outstanding job
THIS is Bonnaroo I came home liking a lot of new stuff
Undercard all the way. Headliner brought me to my first adventure (thank you Radiohead), but I am always impressed with the undercard. IMO, the most underrated sets of the weekend are the early afternoon reggae sets that usually take place on the big stages. Most reggae I see nowadays is cliche, but Bonnaroo seems to really find some great talent. Wailing Souls and The Itals were amazing in 2009, and Damian Marley and World Party were great in 2006. Keep the reggae coming Bonnaroo!!!
I go for the late night, anything I catch during the day is just a bonus. I usually pregame during headliners. Phish and Radiohead are the only 2 I've went for in the 4 years I've been there, but I heard the rest just fine in the tent only area.
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It seems like I end up enjoying more shows from the undercard. The only headliners i have went for were Dave my first year in 05, Tom Petty in 06 and Pearl Jam in 08. Everything else was undercard. Last year I only watched about an hour of Bruce and an hour total of Phish, although watching Bruce come out with Phish was a pretty monumental moment for me. I honestly know that I am going every year no matter who plays. I always walk by a show on my way somewhere else and stop and listen to someone I didn't even know about. Last year it was Neko Case. I just love the atmosphere of the farm and automatically know when the festival ends that I will be back the next year. Having bands that I love on the lineup is just gravy for me.
The headliners are definitely important. I've caught at least half of every headliner's show even when it's been someone I didn't particularly care about(Metallica). I figure if they are good enough to headline Bonnaroo, I should at least give them a chance.
The undercard is always amazing and is the real soul of the festival.
So in answer to your question, I go for the headliner's and the undercard, and to find new bands that amaze me, and for the whole of the Bonnaroo experience.
;D
