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Nothin' against him really, just not my thang. So I would most likely pass (unless there was nothin' at all else goin' on and I didn't feel like goin' back to camp ta get schmamered, which I would probably choose ta do).
I could definitely go for some John Mayer. Someone earlier had John Mayer Trio in their mock, and I think that could be better and would go over much better on the Farm, imo.
Another note, why is Fistful of Mercy getting slots so high up on the mocks? I love Ben Harper, especially when with The Criminals, but seeing a part of the 2009 incarnation he created, Relentless7, it was really disappointing. He is never as good with a new group, or even supergroup, as he is with The Criminals or solo. I understand that Fistful of Mercy has Harrison's son and Joseph Arthur, but I dont think that makes them slide into the top 10. I would love to see Fistful of Mercy next year, but I want to believe that they would be out of top lines, but high up on undercard.
I hate his solo stuff, but I heard a live album of the Trio a few years back. Really not bad, and totally not enough to annoy me, which I found surprising coming from him.
The Mayer problem is kind if like the Coldplay problem, I don't hate either but they are both too big to not headline, and I think that would be a waste of a slot.
^was it "Try!" Thats a pretty solid album. I have grown to like some of his solo stuff, sans the acoustic garbage he put out to get ladies to love him. I picked up "Where the Light Is" a double live album from LA where he did three sets: one acoustic duo, one rockin Trio, and one full live band. It was pretty good and helped me to appreciate his material much more...
Still, it remains that John Mayer Trio would probably rock the Farm.
The Mayer problem is kind if like the Coldplay problem, I don't hate either but they are both too big to not headline, and I think that would be a waste of a slot.
I hear ya on this one Wolfman. Thats in part why I hope for the Trio. I know John Mayer alone commands enough money for a higher slot, but I feel with the Trio, it could be down a few and still give them a closer of Which or afternoon on What?
MSG NYE 2008?...that place was packed!..or is that not the show your talking about
It was packed yes. Was it sold out? I haven't been able to find any info on that and usually selling out MSG is something that magazine and online articles would include in their reports.
MSG 08 that is the show that I am talking bout. It was crowded but not near full. www.thegarden.com/seating/
If you go look at the seating chart they sold out everything through the 200 level and most of 300 level, but the 400 level seats were nearly empty. So looking at the seating chart I probably lowballed a little on the percentage probably closer to 75 to 80% full.
Here is a picture of the arena from a report of the show on brooklyn vegan. scroll down to find the photo of the crowd at the show. as you can see it was not sold out. www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/01/my_morning_jack_14.html Anyway im not trying to be a dick about this or talk shit about MMJ. Ill say it again that they are one of my favorite bands, specifically live, and i like them enough to drive to NYC to see a show.
Whats the big deal about selling out the garden, It seats 19,552 and you have how many millions of new yorkers to buy tickets. I bet justin bieber would sell it out, does that mean he makes better music than MMJ or Arcade Fire?
Case Point, Eric Clapton did a 12 show tour with Roger Daugherty opening for him, and he played memphis, and didn't sell out the forum... However, John Mayer did sell out the forum. So does that mean John Mayer > Eric Clapton? I think not!
You make great points. Another thing going against MMJ is that it was NYE in NYC and there is all kinds of shit going on there on new years eve.
All those pictures of Jim James beardless freak me out. Not a good look for him.
While selling out venues may not be the end-all of headline-ability it is certainly a major factor. Remember AC/S don't have any higher calling to showcase great bands. All they are really trying to do is make money, shit tons of money. Hence they would be very unlikely to get My Morning Jacket to headline if they could get a bigger, more popular band. Even if said band may not be as good.
All those pictures of Jim James beardless freak me out. Not a good look for him.
While selling out venues may not be the end-all of headline-ability it is certainly a major factor. Remember AC/S don't have any higher calling to showcase great bands. All they are really trying to do is make money, Leno tons of money. Hence they would be very unlikely to get My Morning Jacket to headline if they could get a bigger, more popular band. Even if said band may not be as good.
Every Bonnaroo headliner has been a band capable of going on a arena 18k+ sized tour for a whole run. MMJ, and Arcade Fire are not there yet.
I didn't mean that I dislike John Mayer, I really like that guys music, its just the right blend of blues, rock, and jam for me. But Eric Clapton is a better musician, with a MUCH MUCH larger catalog of songs to pull from, and is the greatest guitarist that has ever lived.. John Mayer is a fine musician, and makes great music, and I have no doubt that he will eventually achieve that "Legendary" status, but he is not bigger than eric clapton.
That said, I have never thought that arcade fire should get an unopposed slot. Ive always said a which / what late night slot. MMJ either.
Also, I think that John Mayer would be perfectly OK with a pre-headliner slot.
What about the return of Tom Petty? He released an album his year and toured, I suspect he will tour more next year. I've seen Tom Petty, so I would rather have Neil Young, but Petty would be a good classic rock act to have
Petty was really fun, with a good setlist, and a great guest appearance from Stevie Nicks. However, I don't see a return... don't know why, I just don't see it.
Post by Bieber n Papplebon Roo 11 on Nov 13, 2010 11:59:53 GMT -5
Friday - HL --> White Stripes - LN --> Arcade Fire
Sat - HL --> Radiohead - LN --> MMJ
Sun - Pre HL --> Allman Bros - HL --> NY
I think that would be just about perfect for me... I'd rather have MMJ LN so they can play forever... If u want to swap White Stripes and Arcade Fire thats fine too
What are the chances of this??? Not good but whateve... I might not survive next year if this happened
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Post by Alberto Balsalm on Nov 13, 2010 16:55:38 GMT -5
im sure its possible, but i really hope not. one of the greatest bands of all time but i saw them a couple years ago and theyre done. daltrys voice is shot
im sure its possible, but i really hope not. one of the greatest bands of all time but i saw them a couple years ago and theyre done. daltrys voice is shot