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I'd be pretty happy if U2 played roo. I want to see them eventually but I would never buy a ticket to one of their shows.
Thats sorta how I felt about Metallica/Pearl Jam in 2008.
I like Pearl Jam more than Metallica but I'd never call myself a real fan because I don't own any albums really. But I was kinda glad that I'd get the chance to see two HUGE acts that i'd like to check out anyway. I knew I wouldn't likely be buying tix to any of their regular shows so it worked out.
Similar to U2. I don't hate them. I don't really like them. But i'd watch them because it would be one of the only times I could see it happening.
Post by A$AP Rosko on Jan 18, 2011 15:57:54 GMT -5
Yeah, I feel similarly about U2. I absolutely love their first five or six albums, but I wouldn't pay so much to see them. However, I will definitely see them if they are at Bonnaroo and be excited about it. I'd just be disappointed by the fact that ^^^ is right, U2 means no Radiohead. Radiohead is who I really have my sights set on right now. But I WILL see Radiohead on their next tour no matter what.
I'd be pretty happy if U2 played roo. I want to see them eventually but I would never buy a ticket to one of their shows.
Thats sorta how I felt about Metallica/Pearl Jam in 2008.
I like Pearl Jam more than Metallica but I'd never call myself a real fan because I don't own any albums really. But I was kinda glad that I'd get the chance to see two HUGE acts that i'd like to check out anyway. I knew I wouldn't likely be buying tix to any of their regular shows so it worked out.
Similar to U2. I don't hate them. I don't really like them. But i'd watch them because it would be one of the only times I could see it happening.
thats how I felt about Phish & MMJ before I saw them @ Bonnaroo...now I have several Phish & MMJ shows and cds under my belt thanks to those solid Bonnaroo acts. Metallica & Pearl Jam (Pearl Jam still being my favorite, went on to see them 6 more time in June 08 right after Bonnaroo) were my 2 favorite bands growing up and to see them play back to back nights on a farm in Tennesee is a moment I will never forget.
To correct whoever thinks the Vandy show is sold out: it's not. I just tried ticketmaster and found a $277 ticket.
The cheap tickets are mostly gone, but they said they will release more as the date gets closer.
i said that, but was basing it on something that im pretty sure was posted in here previously. so i guess its possible i read it wrong.
It's been going around here. Wasn't trying to be bitchy, just wanted to make sure we had the correct information. And I guess U2's site is wrong, because there are still tickets available through ticketmaster.
I'd be pretty happy if U2 played roo. I want to see them eventually but I would never buy a ticket to one of their shows.
this is EXACTLY how i feel about the U2 situation. i wouldnt really even call myself a "fan", but i think it would/will be a great show. hell of a lot better than dave matthews band or the kings of leon (although i guess i wouldnt know considering i didnt see a minute of either set, but i think its safe to infer here)
I'd be pretty happy if U2 played roo. I want to see them eventually but I would never buy a ticket to one of their shows.
this is EXACTLY how i feel about the U2 situation. i wouldnt really even call myself a "fan", but i think it would/will be a great show. hell of a lot better than dave matthews band or the kings of leon (although i guess i wouldnt know considering i didnt see a minute of either set, but i think its safe to infer here)
KOL I didn't mind, I thought DMB put on better shows @ MSG than he did as the Bonnaroo closer
I'm not usually the voice of Pessimism round these parts but I would be way bummed out if U2 ends up on the bill. I recognize their musicianship and such but I just can't stand listening to their tunes. It certainly wouldn't keep me from the farm but I'd be a little miffed to know that a decent piece of my ticket money was paying for U2.
Post by luckyusername on Jan 18, 2011 17:45:57 GMT -5
Yea, I am like 95% sure and the only reason I would be wrong is if it was an industry fake out. I fuck a girl who works for music today which is now live nation and her bf works for a management company. U2 is playing so says the powers that be. I can't drag, bribe, or fuck anything else worthy out of her and the only reason she knew that was an overheard convo mixed with the same speculation we all have here...but I'd take her word for it. All signs point to yes anyway.
Yea, I am like 95% sure and the only reason I would be wrong is if it was an industry fake out. I quack a girl who works for music today which is now live nation and her bf works for a management company. U2 is playing so says the powers that be. I can't drag, bribe, or quack anything else worthy out of her and the only reason she knew that was an overheard convo mixed with the same speculation we all have here...but I'd take her word for it. All signs point to yes anyway.
Post by theshining on Jan 18, 2011 18:00:22 GMT -5
I still don't get people being bummed out by a certain act headlining (U2, The Stones, The Who, Rush, etc). Does one band have that much of an impact on your decision to go to Roo? There should still be 130 something acts to get excited for, not to mention that one usually ends up a quarter mile from the stage during headliners.
I would not be pleased by U2 on the bill either (the 360 show I saw sucked) but I would imagine they would do something out of the ordinary for a Roo set and if they don't, get yourself a drink and then get good and close for your late night of choice.
Yea, I am like 95% sure and the only reason I would be wrong is if it was an industry fake out. I quack a girl who works for music today which is now live nation and her bf works for a management company. U2 is playing so says the powers that be. I can't drag, bribe, or quack anything else worthy out of her and the only reason she knew that was an overheard convo mixed with the same speculation we all have here...but I'd take her word for it. All signs point to yes anyway.
This is the most reliable info I've seen all month.
I've actually warmed up to the idea of U2 playing Bonnaroo over the past couple years after having been quite opposed to them before. I think they would pull a Metallica by both sticking to mostly older material, as well as winning over quite a few nay-sayers. My only real objection is that there are a lot of other acts I'd rather see in the top-billed slot, particularly for something as big as the 10th anniversary; but looking at past lineups, I can say that about almost any year, with the exception of 2006.
Yea, I am like 95% sure and the only reason I would be wrong is if it was an industry fake out. I quack a girl who works for music today which is now live nation and her bf works for a management company. U2 is playing so says the powers that be. I can't drag, bribe, or quack anything else worthy out of her and the only reason she knew that was an overheard convo mixed with the same speculation we all have here...but I'd take her word for it. All signs point to yes anyway.
see, i had a 3some with 2 girls who work as stable girls on Paul McGuiness farm in Ireland and they claim U2 will be playing Glastonbury and not Bonnaroo
see, i had a 3some with 2 girls who work as stable girls on Paul McGuiness farm in Ireland and they claim U2 will be playing Glastonbury and not Bonnaroo
HAHA, love it.
The best part is, I'm totally telling the truth. She doesn't know for sure on some of the other stuff but "she's heard" but she is 100% that U2 is heading the bill. Which makes me 95% because I didn't hear it first hand.
Post by luckyusername on Jan 18, 2011 18:48:22 GMT -5
I've gotta say, I psyched myself up with the AC/DC talk because I've known U2 was the main gig, and each year there is a top bill but I thought hey...maybe for the 10th year they will have 2 big names...then I thought about 08 with Pearl Jam and Metallica...but sounds like REM and not AC/DC ...which I convinced myself would be an awesome offset from U2.
I've gotta say, I psyched myself up with the AC/DC talk because I've known U2 was the main gig, and each year there is a top bill but I thought hey...maybe for the 10th year they will have 2 big names...then I thought about 08 with Pearl Jam and Metallica...but sounds like REM and not AC/DC ...which I convinced myself would be an awesome offset from U2.
you should try and nail Michael Stipes sister and get us some more info.
i said that, but was basing it on something that im pretty sure was posted in here previously. so i guess its possible i read it wrong.
It's been going around here. Wasn't trying to be bitchy, just wanted to make sure we had the correct information. And I guess U2's site is wrong, because there are still tickets available through ticketmaster.
yes, there is ONE ticket avl.
if you try for two you get this.
Sorry, no exact matches were found, but other tickets may still be available.
Post by Warwick2Bonnaroo on Jan 18, 2011 20:59:40 GMT -5
Was it ever gonna or just b.s from the start? So Coachella drops the lineup 3 months before the fest and Bonnaroo does 4 months before the fest, I would hate to have to wait until March