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2 shows = two separate timeslots (like they did in 2009 with a show on Friday and a show on Sunday).
2 sets = a normal Phish show where they play for a while, take a short set break, and then play for a while longer.
2 sets would be cool. Like if they would play the Robert Plant spot + the headlining spot on Sunday.
The headlining spot on Sunday is already 3 hours which is how long Phish shows with two sets last. LN Saturday and Sunday seems the most likely from what people are throwing around right now. Though I have seen a Friday-Saturday as well. The most consistent though has been Sat, and Sunday.
I think they know that in today's world there are making a large majority of their money off a demographic that would not like to see Phish as the #1 headliner. Even if it means a smaller band like FF or RHCP being #1 and playing Saturday I don't think Phish is getting the spot.
Ya an opposed latenight What set after a true headliner could be a possibility but honestly if they did that I think they would do it more like they did in 09 and put them after the FF or Killers
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
What's the difference between 2 shows and 2 sets? 2 sets to me sounds more like in a row.
2 shows = two separate timeslots (like they did in 2009 with a show on Friday and a show on Sunday).
2 sets = a normal Phish show where they play for a while, take a short set break, and then play for a while longer.
That's what I thought, but look what the original poster said.
thechad said:
I'm not sure if it's been said, most likely has, but Phish won't play 2 shows; 2 sets is highly possible though. A LN What or Which set & close Sunday sounds about right, if so.
Post by A$AP Rosko on Jan 16, 2012 12:49:33 GMT -5
The quote where I think it was Phil said that they won't be playing many summer festivals. If it's just your gut and there aren't any solid reasons they won't be playing in a year where they're doing a big tour, I'd say 50/50 is about right.
I just take issue with calling any band that we don't have a substantial rumor on 50/50. Unless you're calling the Christmas Party rumor substantial and we all know that was just a play off the train rumor.
Post by A$AP Rosko on Jan 16, 2012 13:09:21 GMT -5
We also don't have a substantial rumor on Beach Boys, but they seem pretty likely to me because it just makes sense that Bonnaroo would try to book them on a year they're touring.
Post by RadioSpirit on Jan 16, 2012 13:13:04 GMT -5
It's more that there aren't a lot of facts that make them likely. There are plenty of acts that are just as likely as Radiohead, so they can't possibly be 50/50.
It could be Radiohead, RHCP, Rolling Stones, Sir Paul, etc. Or some random left-field act that hasn't been discussed as much. The Eagles, Elton John, etc. At this point 50/50 would mean that there was a whole lot of stuff indicating they would be there, making them the most likely headliner by far.
Phish was 50/50 or more back when we were hearing rumours from a variety of sources, but before insider made her first comment. We don't really have any real indicators for Radiohead.
Post by A$AP Rosko on Jan 16, 2012 13:28:45 GMT -5
Maybe 50/50 was a bit strong but I think it's significantly higher than 25%. Do Sir Paul, Rolling Stones, etc. have 2012 tour dates announced in June? If not, then they're far less likely to play Roo than Radiohead.