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Not sure if Wyclef is touring or not, but I know Lauryn Hill is and I would not be surprised to see her on the lineup.
I saw her in Asheville, and she was pretty good. Had a 13-member band, played her most well-known songs along with four or five of the Fugees' biggest hits. She changed the arrangements on them, though, jamming them out to the point that some of the songs were over 10 minutes long. Her band was surprisingly funk-y.
Oh, I should say though that she was scheduled for 10 PM and didn't actually go on until 11:45. And The Orange Peel is usually pretty tight about start times. Not good.
Post by Mista Don't Play on Jan 17, 2011 23:40:47 GMT -5
At least she played a long set, but that is a long time to make your audience wait. Can't say I am surprised though. I think she is a strong possibility for Roo, I'd really like to see her.
I would like to see Wyclef, as well, but I don't know if he is touring and think there is no chance of them both being on the lineup.
At least she played a long set, but that is a long time to make your audience wait. Can't say I am surprised though. I think she is a strong possibility for Roo, I'd really like to see her.
I would like to see Wyclef, as well, but I don't know if he is touring and think there is no chance of them both being on the lineup.
i would love to see lauryn there, but she's a risk. erykah badu was 30 min. late and still put on a great show.
Yeah, she's a huge risk. From what I understand, she's been really late to all of her shows this tour. I'm sure AC doesn't want another smaller-scale Kanye on their hands.
Post by Mista Don't Play on Jan 18, 2011 0:15:46 GMT -5
The thing with Lauryn is, she has little to no chance of commanding (and getting) a headlining or late night set. So if she is really late, chances are her set will be cut short. Not that I would enjoy that, but the show must go on.
Honestly, it would have been a lot more exciting last year when they announced every 15 minutes if we would have had no idea who was playing. We already knew half if not more of the people they were going to announce so it was more a boore than anything.
saw somewhere (vh1 maybe?) that wyclef is touring this spring/summer and when i heard that i figured there was a chance he'd be at bonnaroo because of the type of set he wants (seemed like a party). i personally don't like wyclef or lauryn hill much so i'd prefer they weren't there so some other hip hop acts like big boi, lupe, maybe a kid cudi return, the roots can be in those spots.
btw, saw the roots sat night and their set is so much fun. only 1000 person club so it made it much more enjoyable. on time and played for over 2 hours.
Post by luckyusername on Jan 18, 2011 10:31:57 GMT -5
Just some vent
Lauren Hill would be awesome, I heard she is putting on a great show with a live band...but she WOULD be late almost certainly. But Badu rocked, I see Hill getting the Badu spot. YOU KNOW THERE WILL BE A BIG HIP-HOP NAME and it's gonna be Dre or Wayne or Drake(headlined Voodoo this year) I could see a combo act of Dre/Em or Wayne/Drake or even Big Boi...but there will be a big hip hop name in representation for sure. I wanna know who the undercard hip hop will be, Murs, Aesop, Cage all the disbanded def jux members and maybe some Atmosphere again, kicked ass a few years ago. Wyclef would fit in the Damian Marley/Nas spot from last year and with Wyclef and Hill on the scene...might be rad to get some collabo (they still friends?) As long as we don't have Black Eyed Peas and Ferg-a-licious on the stage I'm good with a LOT of variety and hip-hop genre
Post by laurensmackho on Jan 18, 2011 10:35:23 GMT -5
Erykah Badu > Lauryn Hill in my humble opinion.
The problem with Lauryn Hill is that she is kind of an ass hat. Sort of like Kanye. I would certainly see her live, just not at Roo. We've had enough of that kind of mess.
The problem with Lauryn Hill is that she is kind of an ass hat. Sort of like Kanye. I would certainly see her live, just not at Roo. We've had enough of that kind of mess.
Just read that she showed up three hours late to her Atlanta show recently.
Post by luckyusername on Jan 18, 2011 13:23:12 GMT -5
I think our headliners are gonna be U2, REM and MMJ
U2 will get a lot of f-u's from a lot of "festie kids" (probably because of the South Park episode) and REM not as much but the two cross for fans making for more ticket sales just off the top tier (which is where they get the most sales anyhow...) I really think that's what we are looking at for the big 3.
Post by The Wookie Monster on Jan 18, 2011 13:32:27 GMT -5
^ I'm thinking: Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Furthur, White Stripes, Daft Punk, MMJ, Arcade Fire, Dr. Dre, The Strokes, Lauryn Hill, Robert Plant & Band of Joy, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Scissor Sisters, Rhythm Devils, The Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, Black Star, moe., Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Bright Eyes, Sigur Ros, Duran Duran, Big Boi, The Decemberists, George Jones, & Girl Talk.
Post by luckyusername on Jan 18, 2011 13:44:56 GMT -5
What does U2 cost, a few million? More than any headliner I think we've had on the farm. Even Stevie or Bruce would be less and those are the only 2 that come close. You might figure they got a few pennies off since they don't have to bring that stupid claw. So with that in mind that U2 may be the highest priced headliner they have obtained, how will that affect the rest of the bill? And do you really think they can book U2 and still have any umph to the rest of the headlining bill without taking away from the undercard? Looking at 09 for example...saves some scratch booking Phish twice and had a crazy top tier. Last year they book Stevie and Jay-Z and Dave and the top wasn't as heavy but the undercard was stacked...
So with that in mind that U2 may be the highest priced headliner they have obtained, how will that affect the rest of the bill?
Not sure. Why don't we wait and see if they actually obtained U2
And do you really think they can book U2 and still have any umph to the rest of the headlining bill without taking away from the undercard? Looking at 09 for example...saves some scratch booking Phish twice and had a crazy top tier. Last year they book Stevie and Jay-Z and Dave and the top wasn't as heavy.
2010 was still pretty heavy even if the lineup feels lacking to you. Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder performing a show one after the other is a huge get. And let's not forget Roo got Conan O'Brien last year and let the Flaming Lips bring their crazy show to the What Stage for a late nighthour show.
Post by A$AP Rosko on Jan 18, 2011 15:19:53 GMT -5
The question is, would AC really be cool with them having another show in TN so close to Bonnaroo?
What AC wants from a top-of-the-bill headliner is a band who gets people to buy Bonnaroo tickets just to see them. Everybody who just wants to see U2 will buy tickets to their concert at Vandy. Not sure if this would please AC.
That said, signs are definitely pointing toward U2 being there. And it's possible AC just made the concession of letting them get another concert in TN so they could show off their crazy claw or whatever they're using right now to TN.
Post by spmirish03 on Jan 18, 2011 15:22:45 GMT -5
that vandy show is already sold out, and also(at least from what i understand) is in a much smaller venue then they usually play. so i dont think its going to play a huge impact on ticket sales, if U2 does indeed play.
hopefully we will begin to get some more info soon.
Post by A$AP Rosko on Jan 18, 2011 15:27:42 GMT -5
yeah, true. i'm thinking u2 will probably be there. meaning no radiohead if we could get u2 and radiohead, though, that would be a pretty epic top of the bill. couldn't happen anyway though and would result in shit for an undercard.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jan 18, 2011 15:31:42 GMT -5
Like has been said - the U2 show at Vandy is sold out. So that's not a problem.
-There's a sizable gap in the tour schedule. -They were directly mentioned by Ashley Capps as being one of the bands who could still headline a festival the size of Bonnaroo -It's got to happen at some point.
I'd rather other bands be there....but I think it's pretty likely we'll see U2 on the farm. I'm not a big fan....but I'd definitely catch a portion of their show if they play.
yeah, true. i'm thinking u2 will probably be there. meaning no radiohead if we could get u2 and radiohead, though, that would be a pretty epic top of the bill. couldn't happen anyway though and would result in Leno for an undercard.
No...it wouldn't. I still don't understand why everyone keeps thinking that. If Roo needs to save money then they aren't going to just book shittier/cheaper bands.....they would just book less of the bottom of the card (like cafe acts, and other small things).
That said - the undercard will be strong no matter who headlines. Roo's undercard is one of the best every year.
I bought tickets for U2's Nashville show at Vandy and I will be buying a Bonnaroo ticket for the 6th year in a row (barring a lineup disaster, which is pretty much impossible). So, I'm actually hoping they will be at Roo. That way I can sell my Vandy tickets and pay for Bonnaroo. Win/win situation