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^Bigger than a non touring band? Shocking...... They play pretty small venues to be a headliner sized band imo. I do not think we have had a headliner yet who has not managed to sell out MSG. Even at the Atlanta show they are not opening up the lawn so it is a 5000 seat venue. I think they need to get in a position where they can sell more tickets to a US audience before they start headlining Bonnaroo.
Rave reviews for “The Suburbs” and two sold-out shows last week at Madison Square Garden
Apparently they did sell out MSG...twice.
Also this picture shows, they did open the lawn, which apparently filled up more as Arcade Fire got on stage. I'm sure Airline can fill you in on the details.
I would be interested to know how the MSG set up was f0r the "sell out" It can go as low as a 10k venue. As to ATL I seriously doubt the decided to open the lawn on the last day and sell 5000 tickets. Even if they are not selling tix to it people will go stand up there to smoke and whatnot. Alsi it looks pretty sparse in that pic if you have ever seen the venue.
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Post by nitetimeritetime on Aug 14, 2010 8:58:48 GMT -5
Rolling Stone said the back of the arena was curtained off, so apparently they did have one of the smaller concert configurations set up for the MSG shows.
Well like I said if you cant sell 6k tickets in Atlanta you are not a big enough draw i(n the south esp.) to headline at Bonnaroo. I am sure they would get a LN though, or Phoenix's spot from last year.
Also isn't there show 1:30-1:45? That is a little short for a headliner spot.
Well like I said if you cant sell 6k tickets in Atlanta you are not a big enough draw i(n the south esp.) to headline at Bonnaroo. I am sure they would get a LN though, or Phoenix's spot from last year.
Also isn't there show 1:30-1:45? That is a little short for a headliner spot.
Wolfman, quit taking a giant, healthy shit all over our pipedream, OK?
In reality...as one poster said a couple pages back (or it might be in the AF thread), it seems like there's some evidence that points to them being able to headline and some that doesn't, so it could really go either way. The biggest evidence in support of their ability to draw as a headliner at a festival are the widespread reports that they outdrew Soundgarden (who would clearly headline) at Lolla. The biggest evidence against it is, yeah, the fact that they've struggled to sell out the venues that they're playing at right now. In regards to the latter, there is still 8 or so months between now and Bonnaroo for them to continue building hype and fans towards a possible headlining gig.
And as far as the set length, their sets have consistently been about 1:45 from what I understand, but I think they have enough great material to stretch that out to 2 and a half or 3 hours. That's just my opinion, though.
Ultimately, I'd be OK with Arcade Fire being a pre-headliner to a huge name, but I would be really happy for them if they headlined. I DO think that if they aren't a headliner, they'll be a What Stage pre-headliner. I know NIN, The White Stripes, Phil Lesh, etc. have all played Which, but I just don't see it for Arcade Fire.
Post by nodepression on Aug 14, 2010 9:31:49 GMT -5
I was talking to Dirty Jerzee last night who was at the MSG shows. Apparently they were holding 15,000 for both, the back 5,000 seats were curtained off.
Also another important piece of evidence that they could headline is that THEY RULE!!!!!
does that count for anything?
Only at the Magic Rainbow Unicorn Happy Funtime Fest.
Like I said I think either they would get a latenight which, or Phoenix's/White Stripes spot. Also they have enough material for a 2.5 hour show, but looking at setlist.fm it does not appear they play/have practiced enough songs to do so. You can not just tell a 7 piece band that they need to pad a show out like that. Shows and songs are rehearsed over and over before people go on tour, not just played at the drop of a hat, and no one is going to learn double the material just to play a longer set.
If I had it my way Garage-a-Trois would play a 4 hour headlining set with special guests.
It's too bad you missed Bear Creek last year, then.
I am still bitter about it as well. I did get to see them at AllGood, also the Dead Kenny G's opened for Primus and Coffin came out with them for two songs.
Wolfman, quit taking a giant, healthy Leno all over our pipedream, OK?
In reality...as one poster said a couple pages back (or it might be in the AF thread), it seems like there's some evidence that points to them being able to headline and some that doesn't, so it could really go either way. The biggest evidence in support of their ability to draw as a headliner at a festival are the widespread reports that they outdrew Soundgarden (who would clearly headline) at Lolla. The biggest evidence against it is, yeah, the fact that they've struggled to sell out the venues that they're playing at right now. In regards to the latter, there is still 8 or so months between now and Bonnaroo for them to continue building hype and fans towards a possible headlining gig.
And as far as the set length, their sets have consistently been about 1:45 from what I understand, but I think they have enough great material to stretch that out to 2 and a half or 3 hours. That's just my opinion, though.
Ultimately, I'd be OK with Arcade Fire being a pre-headliner to a huge name, but I would be really happy for them if they headlined. I DO think that if they aren't a headliner, they'll be a What Stage pre-headliner. I know NIN, The White Stripes, Phil Lesh, etc. have all played Which, but I just don't see it for Arcade Fire.
you don't see it, because you don't want to see it. a band like arcade fire has never headlined at roo. they don't even play on what. roo is not the same as lolla or any other festivals. if soundgarden and af were both on the roo lineup next year they would be 4th and 5th. soundgarden in the nin spot and arcade fire could be either in a david byrne type spot or closing which on sun.
Also this picture shows, they did open the lawn, which apparently filled up more as Arcade Fire got on stage. I'm sure Airline can fill you in on the details.
I would be interested to know how the MSG set up was f0r the "sell out" It can go as low as a 10k venue. As to ATL I seriously doubt the decided to open the lawn on the last day and sell 5000 tickets. Even if they are not selling tix to it people will go stand up there to smoke and whatnot. Alsi it looks pretty sparse in that pic if you have ever seen the venue.
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Post by A$AP Rosko on Aug 14, 2010 11:22:27 GMT -5
I do see it, sang. I thought that was the point I was making, that I see both sides of the argument...You're right that a band so often labeled as "indie" as Arcade Fire is has headlined Bonnaroo, but a lot has changed in the past few years, and Arcade Fire's fanbase and name is consistently and rapidly growing (as is "indie rock" in general). As I've said before, I spoke to several veteran concert-goers after the AF show I went to in Columbia, MD and they all separately compared it to seeing Bruce or U2 in the early 80s. That's the kind of excitement that is surrounding Arcade Fire right now. I mean, as I said initially, I think it could go either way. I won't be surprised if they don't headline and I won't be surprised of they do, either.
I would be interested to know how the MSG set up was f0r the "sell out" It can go as low as a 10k venue. As to ATL I seriously doubt the decided to open the lawn on the last day and sell 5000 tickets. Even if they are not selling tix to it people will go stand up there to smoke and whatnot. Alsi it looks pretty sparse in that pic if you have ever seen the venue.
I do see it, sang. I thought that was the point I was making, that I see both sides of the argument...You're right that a band so often labeled as "indie" as Arcade Fire is has headlined Bonnaroo, but a lot has changed in the past few years, and Arcade Fire's fanbase and name is consistently and rapidly growing (as is "indie rock" in general). As I've said before, I spoke to several veteran concert-goers after the AF show I went to in Columbia, MD and they all separately compared it to seeing Bruce or U2 in the early 80s. That's the kind of excitement that is surrounding Arcade Fire right now. I mean, as I said initially, I think it could go either way. I won't be surprised if they don't headline and I won't be surprised of they do, either.
Also, Soundgarden would not play Which. No way.
If you can not sell 6000 tickets in ATLANTA you will not headline Bonnaroo. Also I doubt Soundgarden would headline, do you really think they are a bigger draw than NIN, or the Flips?