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I think I posted this earlier, but there's a good chance we get Prince, Muse, Furthur as our headliners. Insider said that talks with Prince and Furthur fell through this year, so its possible something was worked out for next year. And Muse is headlining Outside Lands and its possible that AC Entertainment has contracted them to at least two shows.
^This. I am pretty sure that Muse and Furthur will be there. Prince is a little more iffy.
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Also, Muse would be a given if they weren't near the end of this album cycle. It will be well over two years by Bonnaroo next year. It could still happen, but thats a very long time to tour one record.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Also, Muse would be a given if they weren't near the end of this album cycle. It will be well over two years by Bonnaroo next year. It could still happen, but thats a very long time to tour one record.
Hopefully that means their show will have less from the new album and more older stuff.
I'd be down for AC to pull in the headliners from Vegoose '07 for Bonnaroo '12: Rage Against the Machine, Daft Punk, and Muse. That would be perfect with Muse on What headlining Friday, Rage on What headlining Saturday followed by Daft Punk on What for LN. Add some of the great undercard from there, like Iggy Pop, The Shins, Cypress Hill, Theivery, Queens of the Stone Age, Battles, and MIA and you've got a pretty solid weekend for the farm. I guess you need a jam band for Sunday, too.
Post by NotMitchelBade on Jun 21, 2011 14:11:14 GMT -5
If Muse does come, I think it would be cool if they did a LN show on What instead of a headlining spot- unless that could otherwise go to Daft Punk or something, obviously. I know there are a fair amount of Muse haters on this board, and I get that (to some degree), but if they played LN What Stage then it wouldn't really matter. If you don't want to see them, go see some other show. It wouldn't have to be super late night, just something like Jay-Z so that they could do about 30 minutes unopposed, followed by all the tents starting up. Plus their show would work really well for Late Night.
I've mention him in previous years but what about Elton John? I think an Elton John<Lady Gaga similar to Stevie Wonder<Jay-Z would make a lot of sense. Not necessarily something I would be really excited for but something that could happen.
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
I am not sold on Muse as a Headliner, although it wouldn't surprise me if they did. When I saw them I found that they just didn't have the setlist to carry them through a 90-120 minute set. It was good but the spectacle wore off for me. Same thing as WSP at this years Roo, I was good after an hour.
I like the idea of a classic artist like Prince, Stones, Tom Petty, Neil Young ect for one night. A jam band for Sunday and somebody who can through one hell of a party for either Friday or Saturday.
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
Post by I LOVE SPICY PIE on Jun 21, 2011 15:48:44 GMT -5
I agree with both of you that it would be the best place for them. Maybe I am getting my hopes up, but for some reason I think Bonnaroo will get RATM or SOAD.
I've mention him in previous years but what about Elton John? I think an Elton John<Lady Gaga similar to Stevie Wonder<Jay-Z would make a lot of sense. Not necessarily something I would be really excited for but something that could happen.
I was almost convinced he would come this past year...
here is my best guess at this point for the top portion of the lineup: Coldplay- Foo Fighters - Elton John - Furthur - The Roots - Dispatch- Death Cab for Cutie - Adele - Fleet Foxes
I've mention him in previous years but what about Elton John? I think an Elton John<Lady Gaga similar to Stevie Wonder<Jay-Z would make a lot of sense. Not necessarily something I would be really excited for but something that could happen.
You know? This is a really damn good idea, and you should feel good about it.
my daily changing line-up Elton John - Paul Simon - Lady Gaga - RATM
Elton John would be amazing. He puts on a great live show. That could easily make up for the presence of RHCP or Foo Fighters if one of them gets booked.
I caught Elton John at whatever the Tweeter/Great Woods thing was called at that time. He certainly captivates the crowd. He would be a really great choice and would connect with the vibe immediately. I'd be very happy with that.
Edit: One of the cool things about him that might connect is his love for rural Americana music.