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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?
I love Soundgarden. They are not big enough to headline Bonnaroo. By June of next year they will be over a year into their reunion tour and the novelty will have worn off.
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Post by A$AP Rosko on Aug 14, 2010 18:48:49 GMT -5
I was pretty young when Soundgarden were at their height in the early 90s and I'm not a big Soundgarden fan, but I thought they were pretty huge in their heyday and their reunion tour seemed like a pretty big deal. Perhaps I am overestimating their appeal a bit.
I feel like they would probably headline. However the lowest I can see them is friday night on which. I dont think they could preheadline which on sunday and would be shocked if they do.
Post by silverback on Aug 14, 2010 21:14:27 GMT -5
My thoughts almost exactly. Rather, I love Soundgardens' studio work. The first time I heard them live was at Lollapalooza in '92 outside of Boston. That's right, 19, 9 and 2. They were inaccurate, uninterested and boring. I mean boring like watching a dog lick his own jerkstore boring. No way on Gods green earth they headline at roo.
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Post by RadioSpirit on Aug 15, 2010 13:10:11 GMT -5
if Soundgarden had chosen to play their reunion show at Bonnaroo rather than Lollapalooza, it would be a headlining spot, no doubt about it.
now, once they are into their tour and performing shows all over the country, that might change things. but i fully expect their reunion tour to be a big stadium/arena tour that they will easily handle.
also, i've been to that venue in Atlanta many times as well (one of my favorites) and i can tell you it doesn't look that full. i've seen it more crowded for bands other people have said could never headline....like Rush!
if Soundgarden had chosen to play their reunion show at Bonnaroo rather than Lollapalooza, it would be a headlining spot, no doubt about it.
now, once they are into their tour and performing shows all over the country, that might change things. but i fully expect their reunion tour to be a big stadium/arena tour that they will easily handle.
also, i've been to that venue in Atlanta many times as well (one of my favorites) and i can tell you it doesn't look that full. i've seen it more crowded for bands other people have said could never headline....like Rush!
You mean if Bonnaroo had chosen to have them do it maybe. I still kind of doubt it though unless it was a one off. Also there is no way on Earth they will be doing a Stadium tour for the reunion. I would guess nothing more than 20k for any of the shows.
*Dispatch could headline because they have done the following: -110,000 people attended their final concert in 2004 "The Last Dispatch" -They sold out 3 nights at Madison Square Garden simply from Myspace friend pre-sales for "Dispatch: Zimbabwe" -They would be a very big reunion due to the fact that the band has exponentially grown in popularity since their breakup. -AC/Superfly would probably just have to donate the headliner fee to their foundation in order for them to play. -The band would also fit the idependent/jammy element that seems to be a consideration for certain headliner spots.
*Dispatch could headline because they have done the following: -110,000 people attended their final concert in 2004 "The Last Dispatch" -They sold out 3 nights at Madison Square Garden simply from Myspace friend pre-sales for "Dispatch: Zimbabwe" -They would be a very big reunion due to the fact that the band has exponentially grown in popularity since their breakup. -AC/Superfly would probably just have to donate the headliner fee to their foundation in order for them to play. -The band would also fit the idependent/jammy element that seems to be a consideration for certain headliner spots.
If Dispatch was there i think they would pre-headline. although if it was a one off reunion(which would be the likely scenario) then they could possibly headline.
personally id love to see them at roo, but i dont find it likely.
Post by RadioSpirit on Aug 15, 2010 14:27:20 GMT -5
i think people underestimate Lolla sometimes.
2009 - Depeche Mode, Tool, The Killers, Jane's Addiction, Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon
Depeche Mode has headlined Coachella and could probaly headline 'roo if they came. Tool is in the same #2 spot as they were for 'roo The Killers would probaly be a Friday night headliner here Jane's Addiction is a special case for Lolla Beastie Boys are actually lower at Lolla than they were at 'roo Kings of Leon were the LOWEST headliner at Lolla and #2 here. (of course, one could argue that's a special case because of their bonnaroo history)
basically, Lolla isn't some Leno-y state fair. placement there can tell you a lot about how they would be placed here.
^Depeche Mode would not headline 'roo, Neither would The Killers. Lolla is ok, but they put a lot more emphasis on crap to make hipsters happy than 'roo does.
I wholeheartedly disagree, Jess, at least in regards to this year's Lolla lineup. The headliners were Soundgarden, Lady Gaga, and Green Day. None of those three are hipster bands. Neither are Depeche Mode or The Killers, for that matter. If they wanted to make the hipsters happy, Arcade Fire would've headlined this year.
I wholeheartedly disagree, Jess, at least in regards to this year's Lolla lineup. The headliners were Soundgarden, Lady Gaga, and Green Day. None of those three are hipster bands. Neither are Depeche Mode or The Killers, for that matter. If they wanted to make the hipsters happy, Arcade Fire would've headlined this year.
Well, still none of thoise bands would headline Bonnaroo. I guess that is the point I was making.