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Post by Auston City Limits on Jan 12, 2012 23:38:46 GMT -5
anyway im done talking about this cause its a headliners prediction thread not a thread about the talent of the rhcp i think the foo fighters and rhcp can both be at roo personally. rhcp-foo fighters-phish w/ drake and phish ln and beachboys before phish on sunday
Who I dread we may get as a Fri headliner that hasnt been discussed: The Black Keys
I don't know....I don't think the Black Keys will be back this year. I know they're huge and everything but I can't see Roo booking them again. I guess we'll know soon.
Insider last posted on New Years Eve and said she'd come back in a couple weeks...its getting about that time!
I think 3 AM tonight. Eastern of course.
I will say that I think the 23rd Insider makes an appearance and we learn one headliner outright, but probably just confirming the Phish rumors or giving us the Sunday headliner. Then hint at two others, disappears, and we know a week before they drop the lineup.
So I was off on the timing, but got the next part right (Phish). She did hint at others, at least one. But from that list, I could easily see two. Awesome news about Phish.
Post by gardenfresh on Jan 12, 2012 23:45:02 GMT -5
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes I <3 you insider, my excitement for Roo is swelling up with each day and today pushed it over the edge. THE LINEUP IS ALMOST HERE (few weeks)!!!! BONNAROO IS COMING!!!!!!! Phish is cool by me and I would be happy with ANY of those four so life is very good right now!
Also... don't really want to read through 190 pages (i'll admit it, sorry) but has anyone ruled out Muse? I have always thought it logical to be at roo this year because of this line of thinking...
They played Coachella in 2010, and Outside Lands in 2011. It's only logical to me that Bonnaroo would be next. Doesn't it also appear that AC/superfly book things in batches? Like what if they booked for Phish for a Outside Lands AND Bonnaroo type deal, only one contract to sign.
I doubt they will bring Muse now as well as Phish, that's TOO much ripping off Outside lands....I'm feeling strong about Muse 2013 Bonnaroo because of this logic.
Post by purplefuzzystuff on Jan 12, 2012 23:46:22 GMT -5
Alright, as much as everyone wants it to be Radiohead do we really think Bonnaroo and Coachella would book one of the same headliners on the same year?
I feel like Radiohead isn't realistic. Correct me if I am wrong, but have we ever had matching headliners within the same year?
Ripping off of their sister festival isn't that strange. Coachella and APW did it a few times if I remember correctly (maybe part of the reason that APW bit the dust). Lolla and ACL do it every year.
The more I think about it, the more I welcome Phish back to the farm. I am somewhat of a recent Roo'er (first time in '10) and I have never listened to Phish nor do I think I would like them because I don't get the whole jam band thing, but I do think that they could bring a good community to the farm.
And by community I mean lots of quality corn.
Kidding...seriously though, last year I thought Roo was overrun by teenagers and party animals who wanted to see Lil Wayne and Bassnectar. Not that i'm some veteran hippie or that i'm above Lil Wayne and Bassnectar (went to both, and loved both), but I didn't get the same community feel last year. It felt more like going to a big college party instead of a festival community.
I won't go see Phish, but I welcome their presence with open arms.
Alright, as much as everyone wants it to be Radiohead do we really think Bonnaroo and Coachella would book one of the same headliners on the same year?
I feel like Radiohead isn't realistic. Correct me if I am wrong, but have we ever had matching headliners within the same year?
Alright, as much as everyone wants it to be Radiohead do we really think Bonnaroo and Coachella would book one of the same headliners on the same year?
I feel like Radiohead isn't realistic. Correct me if I am wrong, but have we ever had matching headliners within the same year?
arcade fire and black keys were shared headliners last year
Also... don't really want to read through 190 pages (i'll admit it, sorry) but has anyone ruled out Muse? I have always thought it logical to be at roo this year because of this line of thinking...
They played Coachella in 2010, and Outside Lands in 2011. It's only logical to me that Bonnaroo would be next. Doesn't it also appear that AC/superfly book things in batches? Like what if they booked for Phish for a Outside Lands AND Bonnaroo type deal, only one contract to sign.
I doubt they will bring Muse now as well as Phish, that's TOO much ripping off Outside lands....I'm feeling strong about Muse 2013 Bonnaroo because of this logic.
I'm not positive but I don't remember anyone ruling out Muse. But with that said I haven't seen them mentioned too much as a rumor.
Alright, as much as everyone wants it to be Radiohead do we really think Bonnaroo and Coachella would book one of the same headliners on the same year?
I feel like Radiohead isn't realistic. Correct me if I am wrong, but have we ever had matching headliners within the same year?
Post by hiddenzombie013 on Jan 12, 2012 23:52:38 GMT -5
Honestly, I just want an act that makes me go "holy shit!" Part of me thinks Radiohead would be sweet, as I know it would be a phenomenal show, but I'm seeing them soon (selfish reason, I know), and Coachella has them, so there is no real shock factor. Someone like McCartney or Bowie would be perfect. Phish being there is awesome, as they are easily my #1 jam band pick. Oddly enough, I've been dying to see the Foos, but they'll have been playing fests in the US for around a year by that point, so they won't be a surprising addition (as someone said earlier, it'll be like sloppy seconds). RHCP is another one I'm already seeing, so I won't be as thrilled if they're there, especially since I'm sure their set will stay more similar between shows than Radiohead's. Finally, The Beach Boys would be a great get, as they are a legendary band (way more than Buffalo Springfield). So basically, this year will be phenomenal no matter what, but I really would love to see a surprise huge name act. After all, there were no rumblings of Dr. Dre playing any shows, and then BAM!
Post by Butterbean on Jan 12, 2012 23:53:20 GMT -5
I'm going to see Red Hot Chili Peppers in April. I would prefer another HL. Maybe something that doesn't come around the area that often. Such as Paul McCartney, Prince, David Bowie. Just please NOT the Eagles.
Alright, as much as everyone wants it to be Radiohead do we really think Bonnaroo and Coachella would book one of the same headliners on the same year?
I feel like Radiohead isn't realistic. Correct me if I am wrong, but have we ever had matching headliners within the same year?
Yes. Multiple years.
You know, this is why I don't waste my time...you guys(and gals) always know your stuff.
I understand Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg is huge for the hip hop community and all but I don't see how they're headlining any festival. It's no different than Snoop Dogg alone. Just with Dr Dre behind him on the tables pressing play and scratching a bit. Don't get me wrong I'd love to jam out to some old school Death Row jams but I wouldn't like them as a HL. Maybe in Lil Wayne's spot from last year. That'd be nice.
This still falls into the Headline prediction I have been holding with for weeks now.
McCartney - Foo Fighters - Phish (x2) - Beach Boys
Edit: Beach boys really are not a top line for me so mostly I posted the first 3 on my lineup. But I do believe they will be on there, in the Buffalo Springfield slot.
Which honestly will suck, because then I will have a couple of hours to kill - maybe in the line for the pit for McCartney? Yeah, that will work.
I'm going to see Red Hot Chili Peppers in April. I would prefer another HL. Maybe something that doesn't come around the area that often. Such as Paul McCartney, Prince, David Bowie. Just please NOT the Eagles.
The RHCP dates are postponed so you won't be seeing them in April.