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Post by kevthesrpc on Nov 19, 2010 23:41:10 GMT -5
It's looking more and more like U2 is becoming a legit headline possibility. They have recently rearranged their tour dates and Roo weekend is now free (They moved a June 12 date to late May) . If they end up being at Roo, don't be surprised to see Lenny Kravitz or Florence and The Machine to be there also.
It's looking more and more like U2 is becoming a legit headline possibility. They have recently rearranged their tour dates and Roo weekend is now free (They moved a June 12 date to late May) . If they end up being at Roo, don't be surprised to see Lenny Kravitz or Florence and The Machine to be there also.
They have had the time free for months now, the question is whether or not they will haul that stage across the country and back for one date. Especially considering there is a well publicized Nashville stadium date less than one month after. It is not impossible, but the anecdotal evidence is flimsy at best.
Post by Warwick2Bonnaroo on Nov 20, 2010 0:02:27 GMT -5
but the thing with U2 and Nashville is, you have to ask yourself, are those same people cool with a $100 ticket where they drive in/drive out and they are home...or do they want to spend the extra $$$ and Thursday and Friday waiting for U2 to play@ Bonnaroo. U2 is selling out Vandy whether they play Bonnaroo or not.
If they did it they wouldn't bring their stage to Bonnaroo.
I was thinking about that...not enough time, or you would have to make them the Friday headliner, where they are the 1st act of the weekend on the What stage, I mean setup and take down would cripple the What stage for the night.
If they did it they wouldn't bring their stage to Bonnaroo.
I was thinking about that...not enough time, or you would have to make them the Friday headliner, where they are the 1st act of the weekend on the What stage, I mean setup and take down would cripple the What stage for the night.
U2 would not use the stage set-up they are traveling with. They weren't planning on using it for Glastonbury last year. I'd still say they are doubtful, but not because of "The Claws".
Post by Warwick2Bonnaroo on Nov 20, 2010 0:30:55 GMT -5
I would add, Ben Harper,the whole Marley family,Santana, Bob Dylan, Jakob Dylan, MGMT, Florence & The Machine, Silversun Pickups,Titus Andronicus, The Duke Spirit, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers(I can picture the whole farm singing the gambler),Ghostland Obeservatory, mofro
Post by Warwick2Bonnaroo on Nov 20, 2010 0:36:12 GMT -5
09 beasties, phish,bruce? 08 metallica, pearl jam, widespread panic.....those don't really appeal to younger crowd...and in 09, Fallon was the 1st non music act @ like 13th on the poster....Lady Gaga?..lol
Post by Warwick2Bonnaroo on Nov 20, 2010 0:38:05 GMT -5
I truly believe Neil,Phish & Furthur will be the headliners...originally I thought U2, but I just don't think AC can pull off getting U2 (jedi mind trick)
09 beasties, phish,bruce? 08 metallica, pearl jam, widespread panic.....those don't really appeal to younger crowd...and in 09, Fallon was the 1st non music act @ like 13th on the poster....Lady Gaga?..lol
Maybe I shouldn't have said top line but Arcade Fire at 6 are the first band that I would consider a band that appeals to the young demographic. Look at the top 5 of the last few years. There are more bands that appeal to the younger crowd.
2010: KOL, Jay Z, Tenacious D 2009:There isn't really one this year but Beastie Boys probably fit this description best 2008: Jack Johnson, Kanye West 2007:White Stripes
Post by Warwick2Bonnaroo on Nov 20, 2010 0:53:07 GMT -5
yeah,but didn't everyone bitch about KOL? more like this? Neil Young - Phish - Furthur Soundgarden - Arcade Fire -My Morning Jacket - Daft Punk - The Allmans - The Roots - Eddie Vedder
Post by RadioSpirit on Nov 20, 2010 2:05:54 GMT -5
Phish and Furthur won't both headline. the fest is not that jammy anymore. Also, Neil Young - Phish - Furthur are all appealing to the same hippie demographic.
Post by A$AP Rosko on Nov 20, 2010 10:08:13 GMT -5
There is no chance the headliners for the 10th will be Neil Young, Phish, and Furthur. Maybe 8 years ago. Not today.
If the headliners were those three, I'd be taking my money to Indio, CA in April to see Radiohead and Daft Punk. I respect Phish and Furthur as musicians, but I simply don't want to see them badly enough to pay well over $200 for them. And unfortunately, good ol' Neil, while awesome, doesn't quite make up the difference. But, it's a moot point because, as I said, there's no way those will be the headliners.
Phish and Furthur won't both headline. the fest is not that jammy anymore. Also, Neil Young - Phish - Furthur are all appealing to the same hippie demographic.
Like he said, not diverse enough.
I love it when people say stuff like this, not only does it give me the lulz but it is the kind of the thing the universe likes to slap you in the face for.
There is no chance the headliners for the 10th will be Neil Young, Phish, and Furthur. Maybe 8 years ago. Not today.
If the headliners were those three, I'd be taking my money to Indio, CA in April to see Radiohead and Daft Punk. I respect Phish and Furthur as musicians, but I simply don't want to see them badly enough to pay well over $200 for them. And unfortunately, ol' Neil doesn't make up the difference. But, it's a moot point because, as I said, there's no way those will be the headliners.
And lets be fair using the top three headliners is the only three criteria to use when choosing a festival . I bet if it was Neil, Furthur, Phish with late night Daft Punk, and MMJ with a big Arcade Fire Which stage set you would be fine with it. In 08, I didnt care to see any of the headliners and I had a blast one of the best years really.
I don't see how anything he said deserves bad karma, Wolfman. It's true; the festival is not that jammy anymore...at least, not in the top line.
I didn't mean bad karma, when have I ever wished hurt or pain on anyone? I meant that the universe likes to prove blanket statements wrong when you make them.
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Post by A$AP Rosko on Nov 20, 2010 10:30:05 GMT -5
Fair enough...you're right about the headliners, I wasn't terribly interested in any of the headliners last year (save for maybe Stevie and Jay-Z), but it still ended up being my first Bonnaroo attended.
I also don't like blanket statements or extremism. However, I don't think the statement "Bonnaroo isn't as jammy as it used to be" is a blanket statement. The blanket statement would be "Bonnaroo doesn't care about jam bands anymore." The former is true, because they've diversified; the latter is not because jam bands are still an integral part of what Bonnaroo does.
Post by A$AP Rosko on Nov 20, 2010 10:34:35 GMT -5
Also, Jess, you better be ready next time you make a blanket statement for me to pounce all over it and get the universe on my side. And I bet I won't have to wait long
Fair enough...you're right about the headliners, I wasn't terribly interested in any of the headliners last year (save for maybe Stevie and Jay-Z), but it still ended up being my first Bonnaroo attended.
I also don't like blanket statements or extremism. However, I don't think the statement "Bonnaroo isn't as jammy as it used to be" is a blanket statement. The blanket statement would be "Bonnaroo doesn't care about jam bands anymore." The former is true, because they've diversified; the latter is not because jam bands are still an integral part of what Bonnaroo does.
Yeah but two jam headliners (like 2009 most recently) is not out of the question. I could see it being Neil, Phish, and Furthur, however then just like in 2009 there would be less late night jam bands and a big rock/indie act on the Which like NIN in 09. People put waaaaaayyyyyyy more emphasis on the top three headliners than is necessary. Out of the past 5 Bonnaroos I have attended 6 headlining shows out of 15.