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Earlier this summer @ one of MikeD's famous pool parties, we were listening to Hot Fuss...and we all had a "hey, this album has some real gems on it!" moment. We'd forgotten how much we all liked it.
I can see them playing Which in the same time slot Franz Ferdinand had (when was that? '07? '08?) - maybe a Friday 7pm slot? This could definitely set the mood for an energetic night.
Post by drbrainfreeze on Jan 13, 2012 22:48:44 GMT -5
Anyone think Mumford and sons may be a dark horse for Friday Night?
1) they have a new album coming out that they will be touring behind in 2012 (you would think) 2) they packed the which stage last year and it seemed they were on the wrong stage
Could this be the 'jump' for them -- kinda like KOL? or is it too soon.
This is the first message board I've ever been on, the only reason I joined is because I love Bonnaroo and wanted to read and talk about it all year long.
Could this be the 'jump' for them -- kinda like KOL? or is it too soon.
Let me preface by saying .. I love Mumford.
I would think that they wouldn't bring them back 3 years in a row even for a headlining slot. I would think that waters would be tested elsewhere and M&S would be back in 2013, if that makes sense.
Yeah I would agree and I love Mumford as well. They are pretty big now, but i could see them headling in 2013-14.
This just popped in my head but why wouldn't Roo try to get Waters to headline Saturday. I know it has been mentioned, but The Wall tour is floating around the area and it would be epic at roo. Everyone seemed to be wanting it the last few years. I could def see it happening. Maybe even without wall and a greatest hits set!!
Yeah I would agree and I love Mumford as well. They are pretty big now, but i could see them headling in 2013-14.
This just popped in my head but why wouldn't Roo try to get Waters to headline Saturday. I know it has been mentioned, but The Wall tour is floating around the area and it would be epic at roo. Everyone seemed to be wanting it the last few years. I could def see it happening. Maybe even without wall and a greatest hits set!!
he's in Chicago the 8th and Louisville the 10th. doesn't seem likely
I would love to see them(Mumford & Sons). On the main stage right before Foo Fighters or The Killers (remember this is the My Mind Festival). It would be just like in 08 Jack Johnson right before Pearl Jam. I though it was awesome. A nice calm set right before the place losttheirshit. I had a great time.
That said, there aren't too many bands that go three times in a row.
Yeah I would agree and I love Mumford as well. They are pretty big now, but i could see them headling in 2013-14.
This just popped in my head but why wouldn't Roo try to get Waters to headline Saturday. I know it has been mentioned, but The Wall tour is floating around the area and it would be epic at roo. Everyone seemed to be wanting it the last few years. I could def see it happening. Maybe even without wall and a greatest hits set!!
he's in Chicago the 8th and Louisville the 10th. doesn't seem likely
There is that (plus a as-of-yet unannounced 2nd show in Chicago) but he is playing Nashville either before or after Bonnaroo. The proximity clause rules him out.
I mean wouldnt u think they would waive that clause for Waters though? I mean I agree it is what it is, but would that also rule RHCP as they will be pretty dang close?
I could see Mumford playing a pre-headliner, but probably not this year.
It will be interesting to see if the Avett's popularity explodes anymore with the new album. I'm cool with them getting bigger if they stay true to their music. I & Love & You was a fantastic album very excited for the new one.
I mean wouldnt u think they would waive that clause for Waters though? I mean I agree it is what it is, but would that also rule RHCP as they will be pretty dang close?
Disregard the proximity rule. Roger Waters isn't going from Chicago to Manchester to Louisville...geographically that makes no sense
I could see the Avett bro's headling the 2nd stage or pre-headline before a sunday night jam band. They have a huge fan base in the southeast now and I am really digging them. They did play Roo recently.
I mean wouldnt u think they would waive that clause for Waters though? I mean I agree it is what it is, but would that also rule RHCP as they will be pretty dang close?
It's just Nashville that needs to be worried about. Memphis doesn't really fall into it so much. They have made exceptions before (see Phish 09' in Knoxville).
It's usually bigger bands they do that for and Waters defiantly fits that category.
So .. I dunno. I'm not feeling good about a Waters appearance but I've been wicked wrong before.
I could see Mumford playing a pre-headliner, but probably not this year.
It will be interesting to see if the Avett's popularity explodes anymore with the new album. I'm cool with them getting bigger if they stay true to their music. I & Love & You was a fantastic album very excited for the new one.
Would they be more or less likely now that they have a bunch of crossover fans coming from CMT? I just wonder about this with CMA being the same weekend.
I mean wouldnt u think they would waive that clause for Waters though? I mean I agree it is what it is, but would that also rule RHCP as they will be pretty dang close?
Disregard the proximity rule. Roger Waters isn't going from Chicago to Manchester to Louisville...geographically that makes no sense
Neither did The Police when they did Vegas > Bonnaroo > Phoenix or Springsteen flying in from Norway. Anything can happen when millions of dollars are on the line.
Huh. What we had heard was that Waters was playing a second show in Chicago. There was an email sent out to residents in the neighborhood. We never saw it though.
Disregard the proximity rule. Roger Waters isn't going from Chicago to Manchester to Louisville...geographically that makes no sense
Neither did The Police when they did Vegas > Bonnaroo > Phoenix or Springsteen flying in from Norway. Anything can happen when millions of dollars are on the line.
Waters is a grade A douche. that's far too inconvenient for him to agree. but if i'm wrong i will be absolutely thrilled!
Ya at this point Waters seems very, very unlikely. But not because he is playing Nashville. Another thing to consider with the proximity clause is with the sell-out last year I assume Bonnaroo is hoping to sell-out next this year too. This could either mean the enforce it stricter to sell more tickets or if they are expecting a sell-out mean they enforce it less because it doesn't matter.
Disregard the proximity rule. Roger Waters isn't going from Chicago to Manchester to Louisville...geographically that makes no sense
Neither did The Police when they did Vegas > Bonnaroo > Phoenix or Springsteen flying in from Norway. Anything can happen when millions of dollars are on the line.