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I didn't think they would be big, but they are headlining Fuji (without Rod) - a major festival, where the other headliners are Chemical Brothers and Coldplay. Rod Stewart also headlined, with Ron Wood, Hard Rock Calling this year - obviously a major festival whose headliners are similar in size to Roo.
I'm more referring to the Faces with Rod Stewart. I wonder if they'd be big enough, but that is two major festivals they've headlined. And Rod Stewart and Ron Wood, in any fashion, is quite a big deal.
I don't see it as likely, but throwing it out there as I guess it is a possibility giving they're touring and a rarity.
Who do you all think could headline in the future that is not at headliner status yet? I think MMJ will close out next time they play. They are the only act I can think of. Maybe Mumford but I don't see them headlining just bc they are too mellow.
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Aug 2 - Beyoncé and Jay-Z
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Mind if I rehash the Radiohead discussions? OK lets do that.
"Radiohead are discussing hitting the road for a new tour after a secret set at Britain’s iconic Glastonbury festival breathed “a new lease of life” into the band."
Who do you all think could headline in the future that is not at headliner status yet? I think MMJ will close out next time they play. They are the only act I can think of. Maybe Mumford but I don't see them headlining just bc they are too mellow.
Mumford too mellow? They are a very high energy show IMO. I think a few years from now they'd be a fine headliner if they keep getting bigger.
Bands that I could see as headliners in the future that aren't there yet? In my mind the two that stand out are My Morning Jacket and Wilco. Maybe move one of the veteran bands up like Umphrey's or moe. or something like that.
Umphrey or moe. really? I don't see that happening. I agree that Wilco could eventually. If The Racontuers put out another album and it is great I could maybe see them playing Friday night.
Umphrey or moe. really? I don't see that happening. I agree that Wilco could eventually. If The Racontuers put out another album and it is great I could maybe see them playing Friday night.
They're running out of sunday jam closers if they can't snag further I do think Umphrees and moe. would be a stretch though. How about String Cheese Incident
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jul 27, 2011 10:51:41 GMT -5
I doubt Umphrey's or moe. will really headline......but if they are looking for a sunday headliner and don't want to do a dead/phish/wsp closer then I could see moe. getting some time. Really don't think it will happen but I would be happy to see one of them promoted. Thing is, they don't seem to be getting any bigger so there's no real need to move them up.
Not sure if Raconteurs would headline. I'd like to see it.
Who do you all think could headline in the future that is not at headliner status yet? I think MMJ will close out next time they play. They are the only act I can think of. Maybe Mumford but I don't see them headlining just bc they are too mellow.
Mumford too mellow? They are a very high energy show IMO. I think a few years from now they'd be a fine headliner if they keep getting bigger.
Bands that I could see as headliners in the future that aren't there yet? In my mind the two that stand out are My Morning Jacket and Wilco. Maybe move one of the veteran bands up like Umphrey's or moe. or something like that.
I think Mumford has a ways to go before they are headlining anything. Personally I think Umphreys will get moved to the Sunday closer at some point, they should be there next year, and I think they are do a big LN at the very least. The LN set at AllGood this year was off the hook.
MMJ will probably be a Friday headliner at some point, I do not think they will be closing it out though.
I think Mumford has a ways to go before they are headlining anything. Personally I think Umphreys will get moved to the Sunday closer at some point, they should be there next year, and I think they are do a big LN at the very least.
You're so out of touch with poster placement it's ridiculous sometimes.
I think Mumford has a ways to go before they are headlining anything. Personally I think Umphreys will get moved to the Sunday closer at some point, they should be there next year, and I think they are do a big LN at the very least.
You're so out of touch with poster placement it's ridiculous sometimes.
mumble mumble indy bands mumble no cred out of touch mumble. I really don't give a shit how out of touch you think I am or most of of your other opinions just for the record.
Post by nodepression on Jul 27, 2011 12:42:26 GMT -5
Mumford is already huge, and their songs are just boring enough to be popular with an even wider audience of 15-25 year olds.
And Umphrey's as a headliner will never happen. For as much as people have been arguing about how big WSP is lately, they play/sell out amphitheatres in the south, and sell out medium sized theaters everywhere else. Umphrey's plays clubs.
Post by RadioSpirit on Jul 27, 2011 13:06:34 GMT -5
You gotta think that if Umphrey's was going to jump up the headliner, they'd have done it. What can they possibly do with their sound that will suddenly win them over enough fans to go from Daytime Which to Sunday Headliner?
I like Umphrey's, they're probably my favorite band from that Jam scene, but I'd be content with just a LN Tent at this point.
I agree with both Radio and NoD on Umphrey's. But NoD Mumford has only had 1 major release. If their new album is just as popular you have to think they could be in the conversation for a headlining spot. Im not that big of a fan and would much rather have other acts headlining in the future, but Mumford is widely popular and more so than Kings of Leon and they headlined. I don't see them in the conversation this year, but if their future albums have the success or a remotely close success as Sigh No More it is possible
I just think that like KOL that is the next step they will take.
MMJ basically played in KOL's spot this year. What was KOL in 2010, 9-11? Sunday makes the most sense to me, having already done the late night Which and a primetime spot Friday night on What. Those two hours went way too fast this year btw. Give them 3 - 3 1/2 hours on Sunday and it will be another one to remember.
Post by NotMitchelBade on Jul 27, 2011 14:35:26 GMT -5
MMJ could definitely headline Sunday night, especially if AC ended up in a tight spot with Furthur falling through last minute, or something like that. Umphrey's and moe. are both too small, I think. They're at least smaller than any band that's headlined Sunday night before. MMJ is, too, I suppose, but only slightly so- and they seem to be getting bigger. I could see a Superjam type show headlining Sunday some day, especially if it has someone like Weir leading it (he is doing a solo tour right now). That is, if he doesn't come with Furthur
No I agree with you about them headlining, I'm saying they're on pace to headline sooner, not later.
My bad, I read your post wrong. What about the Black Keys. They are getting close to headliner status. If it happens they would need another Brothers type of record.
Post by The Wookie Monster on Jul 27, 2011 15:46:01 GMT -5
I can see this happening:
Jay-Z and Kanye West Watch the Throne - My Morning Jacket - Wilco as your headliners with Daft Punk possible late night slot and Allman Brothers Band as well
Friday
Wilco
Saturday
Watch the Throne
Sunday
My Morning Jacket
Thing is, I did think RHCP were a possibility but after hearing Rain Dance Maggie being their possible best song off this upcoming album, well, let's say their best days are behind them and don't think they want to play Bonnaroo and Bonnaroo couldn't care less about them.
Now Otis off WTT is pretty freaking good and Kanye has had a phenom type year, and having Jay-Z with him will keep his ego in check. So, I'm going with Watch the Throne as your main headliner in 2012. Wilco's status just depends on their upcoming album.