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Why would Phish play 2 shows again? That would make no sense..
Because they are the best band ever of course. Seriously though they are too big of an act for the Sunday closer, but a natural fit for that slot. If it is only one Phish show it will not be Sunday night.
Why would Phish play 2 shows again? That would make no sense..
Because they are the best band ever of course. Seriously though they are too big of an act for the Sunday closer, but a natural fit for that slot. If it is only one Phish show it will not be Sunday night.
Dude seriously, Phish isn't bigger than any other headliner. They can play 3.5 hours on Sunday, don't you think that's enough?
I think it's very selfish that you think that because your band is the biggest ever that they play 2 shows. Yes they did before, but why do it again? And Phish not on Sunday? That would be crazy.
Why would Phish play 2 shows again? That would make no sense..
Because they are the best band ever of course. Seriously though they are too big of an act for the Sunday closer, but a natural fit for that slot. If it is only one Phish show it will not be Sunday night.
If you're right, then what slot do you see Phish playing if its only one slot? Sat LN?
And who would close Sun out? WSP is out so that leaves... SCI? DMB?
I think he is right here in thinking that Phish will play 2 shows. I just can't see them ONLY playing Sunday, and I can't see them NOT playing Sunday.
Because they are the best band ever of course. Seriously though they are too big of an act for the Sunday closer, but a natural fit for that slot. If it is only one Phish show it will not be Sunday night.
Dude seriously, Phish isn't bigger than any other headliner. They can play 3.5 hours on Sunday, don't you think that's enough?
I think it's very selfish that you think that because your band is the biggest ever that they play 2 shows. Yes they did before, but why do it again? And Phish not on Sunday? That would be crazy.
It is not selfish of me and they are not "my" band. They do however have a HUGE touring fanbase in America. They pretty much started the American Summer festival model, and are a highly regarded act. In fact Bonnaroo was designed by their old festival team during the hiatus.
They are much much larger than the other Sunday acts over the past few years, and a lot of people would end up buying tickets for Phish and then having to leave on earlier on Sunday for jobs or whatnot. This is why I do not see them as just a Sunday band, plus the dates I saw said two sets so I imagine that is what we are going to get in some form or another.
Because they are the best band ever of course. Seriously though they are too big of an act for the Sunday closer, but a natural fit for that slot. If it is only one Phish show it will not be Sunday night.
If you're right, then what slot do you see Phish playing if its only one slot? Sat LN?
And who would close Sun out? WSP is out so that leaves... SCI? DMB?
I think he is right here in thinking that Phish will play 2 shows. I just can't see them ONLY playing Sunday, and I can't see them NOT playing Sunday.
The only other scenario I can see is Phish being the main Saturday act and playing a extended show, with ZBB as the Sunday closer and first country headliner.
Seriously though they are too big of an act for the Sunday closer, but a natural fit for that slot. If it is only one Phish show it will not be Sunday night.
I mean, is Phish bigger than DMB to the point that they require two shows that weekend?
I don't think comparing this year to 2009 is accurate, Phish was essentially a headliner twice. I can't see that happening this year.
If you're right, then what slot do you see Phish playing if its only one slot? Sat LN?
And who would close Sun out? WSP is out so that leaves... SCI? DMB?
I think he is right here in thinking that Phish will play 2 shows. I just can't see them ONLY playing Sunday, and I can't see them NOT playing Sunday.
The only other scenario I can see is Phish being the main Saturday act and playing a extended show, with ZBB as the Sunday closer and first country headliner.
Main Sat act is what I see too (IDK about ZBB). And I like Phish plenty too, but in reality giving them the main headlining time slot would be disappointing to a whole lot of people. Honestly, I would be disappointed if this happened.
I am trying to think of ANY scenario where Phish plays only one slot and I can't
Seriously though they are too big of an act for the Sunday closer, but a natural fit for that slot. If it is only one Phish show it will not be Sunday night.
I mean, is Phish bigger than DMB to the point that they require two shows that weekend?
I don't think comparing this year to 2009 is accurate, Phish was essentially a headliner twice. I can't see that happening this year.
They are much bigger than DMB imo, DMB does a 30k festival with 30 other bands. Phish does a 35k festival for three days by themselves. Plus they have a huge NE fanbase that probably can not stay through for their show if it is only on Sunday.
hey im starting to think im going crazy but a couple months back when rhcp announced they were doing festivals and a tour didn't an interviewer come out and ask them if bonnaroo was on their list and they straight up denied it... i'll try and find the link if i can
hey im starting to think im going crazy but a couple months back when rhcp announced they were doing festivals and a tour didn't an interviewer come out and ask them if bonnaroo was on their list and they straight up denied it... i'll try and find the link if i can
I think that was last year when they asked Chad about it, but I'm not 100% on that.
The only other scenario I can see is Phish being the main Saturday act and playing a extended show, with ZBB as the Sunday closer and first country headliner.
Main Sat act is what I see too (IDK about ZBB). And I like Phish plenty too, but in reality giving them the main headlining time slot would be disappointing to a whole lot of people. Honestly, I would be disappointed if this happened.
I am trying to think of ANY scenario where Phish plays only one slot and I can't
I think the people building themselves up for Prince/Paul/Rolling Stones/Radiohead would be disappointed but I think that will happen anyway. I forsee a Stevie JAy Z situation saturday with a older well known but not stadium sized act leading into a LN What set for Phish.
RHCP is but a shell of themselves. The BSSM tour with Pumpkins, and Pearl Jam in 90 was one of the most incredible show's I've personally ever witnessed. The thing is, RHCP seems to have just lost the fire. I gave up on them after the Californication tour. John F was fun to watch, and Flea still has it, but AK was just going through the motions.
I know our Canadian friend doyle loves referencing album sales, but look at the charts. Crap sells... Nickelback, Celine Dion, Bieber, Jason Aldean, hell the Backstreet Boys have two albums that sold over 13 million copies.
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem
What if they are doing something different with Phish this year. Giving them an all night set type thing. Like 2-4 and 5-730 and scheduling a sunrise set? I am just trying to come up with ANYTHING that has them only playing one "night"
What if they are doing something different with Phish this year. Giving them an all night set type thing. Like 2-4 and 5-730 and scheduling a sunrise set? I am just trying to come up with ANYTHING that has them only playing one "night"
Could they not just play Friday night? It removes the issue with people leaving early and still allows for them to not be the "main" headliner.
They are much bigger than DMB imo, DMB does a 30k festival with 30 other bands. Phish does a 35k festival for three days by themselves. Plus they have a huge NE fanbase that probably can not stay through for their show if it is only on Sunday.
I'd say they're at least comparable.
And Flanzo = part of huge NE fanbase
I will be staying Sunday night to see the Phish show, as will any NE fan who cares about Phish, they all have to take off Monday to travel back to NE, anyway.
Also, the DMB Caravan stops in Atlantic City and NYC had way more than 35k show up, and that's taking into account the NYC festival had to be rescheduled and moved to a new venue because of a hurricane.
The Rolling Stones - Phish (2 shows) - Foo Fighters - Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
That's a big top of the line. Don't think we'll be getting all of that.
I don't know, I feel like this might be a 2009 redux. Foo Fighters might come cheap as they're not in demand as they played just about every festival last year. Normally, Bonnaroo gets one headliner from Coachella, and I don't think it'll be Radiohead.
Thinking:
Foo Fighters into Phish LN
The Rolling Stones into Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg late night
hey im starting to think im going crazy but a couple months back when rhcp announced they were doing festivals and a tour didn't an interviewer come out and ask them if bonnaroo was on their list and they straight up denied it... i'll try and find the link if i can
I think that was last year when they asked Chad about it, but I'm not 100% on that.
ah crap i found it, it was last year. damn too many bonnaroo's to keep everything in my brain in order haha
That's a big top of the line. Don't think we'll be getting all of that.
I don't know, I feel like this might be a 2009 redux. Foo Fighters might come cheap as they're not in demand as they played just about every festival last year. Normally, Bonnaroo gets one headliner from Coachella, and I don't think it'll be Radiohead.
soooo your thinking dre and snoop.... im fine with that, i would love to see them. just saw radiohead at the roseland shows so i could deal if they're not there this year, although i really really REALLY want them to be
They are much bigger than DMB imo, DMB does a 30k festival with 30 other bands. Phish does a 35k festival for three days by themselves. Plus they have a huge NE fanbase that probably can not stay through for their show if it is only on Sunday.
I'd say they're at least comparable.
And Flanzo = part of huge NE fanbase
I will be staying Sunday night to see the Phish show, as will any NE fan who cares about Phish, they all have to take off Monday to travel back to NE, anyway.
Also, the DMB Caravan stops in Atlantic City and NYC had way more than 35k show up, and that's taking into account the NYC festival had to be rescheduled and moved to a new venue because of a hurricane.
I'd say they're closer than you think.
Well I can agree to disagree anyway, as to Sunday though sure some folk from the NE stay, but lots and lots leave.
What if they are doing something different with Phish this year. Giving them an all night set type thing. Like 2-4 and 5-730 and scheduling a sunrise set? I am just trying to come up with ANYTHING that has them only playing one "night"
They are old, they don't really play six hours at a time anymore.
What if they are doing something different with Phish this year. Giving them an all night set type thing. Like 2-4 and 5-730 and scheduling a sunrise set? I am just trying to come up with ANYTHING that has them only playing one "night"
Could they not just play Friday night? It removes the issue with people leaving early and still allows for them to not be the "main" headliner.
This would work for me. Especially if it meant SCI closing it out on Sunday. I just don't think its likely. A lot of people will want to see Phish close Sunday I think.
Post by NotMitchelBade on Jan 13, 2012 11:00:41 GMT -5
I just caught up. I vote we ask about RHCP. Personally, I'd rather have them than FF. I don't know more than a handful of FF songs, and I love RHCP. I realize Frusciante isn't with them, and that sucks, and I honestly haven't even listened to their new album, but they're on my (extended) bucket list. I'm not paying $100 to go see them on their own (without Frusciante), so I need to see them at a festival.
I love all their "old" stuff like UMPP, Mother's Milk and BSSM. I listened to that stuff in elementary school. In middle school, they're marginally old stuff was a huge part of my musical development. How can you deny that Californication is a good album? And By The Way is pretty good, too. I think a lot of the hate they get is just because those albums don't sound like their older stuff. If Californication had been an album by a new band, most people who hated that album because it didn't sound like Mother's Milk would have loved it.
I understand that they subsequently changed... again. Stadium Arcadium has a handful of good tracks on it. Yeah, it sounds different, but all good bands are continually changing, as they should be. I haven't listened to the new one yet, so no comment there.
Overall, I think they'd play a long show with some older songs- at least reaching back to BSSM. Hearing Under the Bridge on the farm with 80,000 people singing along would be pretty magikal, if you ask me.
That's a big top of the line. Don't think we'll be getting all of that.
I don't know, I feel like this might be a 2009 redux. Foo Fighters might come cheap as they're not in demand as they played just about every festival last year. Normally, Bonnaroo gets one headliner from Coachella, and I don't think it'll be Radiohead.
Thinking:
Foo Fighters into Phish LN
The Rolling Stones into Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg late night
Phish closes
Why don't you just throw a Duane Allman, Mitch Mitchell and Paul Chambers Super Jam on there since we're not basing our predictions in the Earth realm?