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Maybe even a returning headliner: Phish (Trey Anastasio), Further (Phil Lesh and Friends).
Why can't we all just agree to be happy with Radiohead as the big return? And Phil Lesh can't play at bonnaroo again unless he gets to play opposite someone who's ego stands taller than Mt Everest once again.
Seriously though, Phil can't have been happy about the roo 08 situation. Which do you think he was more mad about? Getting pushed offstage early, or the fact that there were more people standing infront of the what stage throwing Leno and chanting obscenities than watching his concert? Just sayin.
Actually there were tons of people at his show (well before Kanyes scheduled time) and he played almost three hours. Pretty sure most of this is blown well out of proportion.
Also I for one would MUCH rather have Phish or Furthur return than Radiohead. It was a good show, and I saw it however they are not known for Jams or playing live stuff differently so I am not just dying to see them again. Also Phish, and the Dead both have ten times the number of songs to draw on vs them so they can keep it more interesting.
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Actually there were tons of people at his show (well before Kanyes scheduled time) and he played almost three hours. Pretty sure most of this is blown well out of proportion.
It might be, that was just my take on the whole deal.
Also I for one would MUCH rather have Phish or Furthur return than Radiohead. It was a good show, and I saw it however they are not known for Jams or playing live stuff differently so I am not just dying to see them again. Also Phish, and the Dead both have ten times the number of songs to draw on vs them so they can keep it more interesting.
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It is fine if you do not like them, however the majority of festival attendees would go crazy over either. Like I said I like them both, but Radiohead would still be 80%+ stuff I have already seen at Bonnaroo, the other two would be a lot more likely to play different material.
As an aside have you ever been to a Phish show? They are not really a band that it is possible to "get" unless you have seen them live. I go to a lot of shows (2 or 3 a month typically) and 5-6 festivals per year, and in all that time Phish has consistently put on the best live act I have ever seen in terms of design/effects, showmanship, and music. That being said I rarely if ever listen to them on album unless it was a show I was at, because the experience just does not translate very well.
True, I actually do not really listen to their albums either. However they are good live because they are good muscians and have a cool lighting/screen setup. Phish is good live because of their ability to screw with your mind, antics, and long experimental versions of their standards. Like I said even live shows on cd are not that great unless you were there. When they play a show they warp space time and put the audience in a bubble where the universe turns to Phish world, they did this to us last show there with my kids stone cold sober. I really do not think people should just blanket out they do not like Phish if they have not seen them live it is really something every music aficionado should do at least once.
I literally have friends that like nothing but dance/electronica, or Phish, or just metal and Phish. The only reason they are not bigger is that the only way to "get" it is too hit up a show when trying to convert friends that is the hardest step. After that they will be more than willing to pile 5 per hotel room up and drive 300 miles to see them for three nights in a row on a long weekend. If you have any appreciation for jazz based straight up rock and roll you should really hit them up. They are really not in my opinion a jam band, just a band that jams. It is not like they sounds like Panic, or SCI, or the Dead for that matter, or really any other band.
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I did fall asleep at the Sunday show. I stayed for abou 45 minutes of the Friday set... either Femi Kuti or PE was the place to be. Worst conflict of 09, IMO.
I don't dislike Phish because of their music. I never really listened to their music much, I just dislike that alot of people who do like them treat them like god. I'm sure I would like them alot more after seeing a live show.
Its like, I saw Dave Matthews Band at the Vanderbilt Stadium last year, and it gave me a world of respect for them. While I didn't hate them before, I wasn't really crazy about their music, save Before these Crowded Streets, and Busted Stuff. This concert was LEGENDARY... Ive seen over 100 concerts in my short life, and this one is probably 4th or 5th on the top list. Everything was perfect. Great seats, cool breezy weather, and a great energetic show. Ive seen them 3 other times, Nashville 05 (went with a friend), Little Rock 09, and Bonnaroo 2010, and none of those other shows even begin to compare. Honestly, I will roll the dice every time I they are near, just praying to get another show like Vandy.
So yeah, I can see where you are coming from there.
Yes you should hit up a show, it is a waste living in the NE and not finding at least one you can go to. BTW you are one of the big reasons I got into LCD, sometimes it pays off to listen to advice from someone with just a big as passion as you for music, just for different styles. For instance they opened up the second set in Atlanta 1 with a 10 minute version of Rock and Roll by Lou Reed. See I only listen to your radio show for ammo
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If you have a new world of respect for Dave after seeing him live you really really need to go to a Phish show. Honestly not at a festival when your brain and body are tired either. Phish shows are events in and of themselves. When teine, roofan, and some friends of mine hit cinci for two nights last year we had plans but pretty much all our time was taken up by what we were doing. I enjoyed the Bonnaroo shows, but I enjoy my time going to Phish shows outside of festies a lot more.
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Post by nodepression on Sept 21, 2010 20:05:33 GMT -5
Phish was one of the bands that got me into music. From Junior year of High School into Freshman year of College, it was my favorite band.
Pretty sure if you check my facebook you'll see a an old profile picture of me in a Phish shirt.
As for shows, the closest they played was Darien last year, which is my least favorite venue ever. If they play Sheas and I can score tickets I'm there.
I have only heard good things about Phish live, and that their albums don't do them justice. The videos I have seen have got me excited to see them. I would love if it is at Bonnaroo.
And Further played Outside Lands, isn't that an indication that Phil is willing to work with Superfly Productions? Maybe not AC, and I'm not sure if AC has any part of Outside Lands, but it would be something.
Although I'm not sure if I could see both Phish and Further at the top of the lineup. Two jam bands that high on the lineup doesn't seem to be the direction Bonnaroo is going.
For those who missed the Femi Kuti show in 09 for Phish, sorry, you missed out on one of the best late-night shows ever.
I saw like the first 20 of it, that alone was amazing. But I couldn't miss my favorite all time hip hop group performing what I recently ranked my #25 favorite all time album. That show was soooo much fun, but I hated having to miss the rest of Femi.
Why can't we all just agree to be happy with Radiohead as the big return? And Phil Lesh can't play at bonnaroo again unless he gets to play opposite someone who's ego stands taller than Mt Everest once again.
Seriously though, Phil can't have been happy about the roo 08 situation. Which do you think he was more mad about? Getting pushed offstage early, or the fact that there were more people standing infront of the what stage throwing Leno and chanting obscenities than watching his concert? Just sayin.
Actually there were tons of people at his show (well before Kanyes scheduled time) and he played almost three hours. Pretty sure most of this is blown well out of proportion.
Yes. This has been blown out of proportion for quite some time. Glad someone else thinks so too.
Radiohead - Neil Young - Further The Strokes - My Morning Jacket - Arcade Fire - The Roots with John Legend Wilco - MGMT - Drake - String Cheese Incident - Vampire Weekend
Radiohead - Neil Young - Further The Strokes - My Morning Jacket - Arcade Fire - The Roots with John Legend Wilco - MGMT - Drake - String Cheese Incident - Vampire Weekend
Got bored and put this together rather quick.
Wilco was sixth on 2009's lineup, so they wouldn't be any lower than that.