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Post by A$AP Rosko on Jan 16, 2012 15:15:44 GMT -5
I've said this before, I'll say it again: I'm very surprised everyone is assuming the Beach Boys wouldn't headline. People keep pointing to the Buffalo Springfield slot from last year, but that spot kinda surprised everyone when the lineup and then the schedule came out. It's not like that's a regular slot. I think in terms of name recognition amongst casual fans, hit songs, and rarity/excitement, the Beach Boys have what it takes to be the "old legend" headliner and play the headlining spot on Friday night (perhaps with a Phish LN), with a bigger, more contemporary band like Radiohead or RHCP playing Saturday.
I don't know why but I just don't see them as a true headliner. I could see them take the BS spot or be a pre-headliner on Saturday or Sunday. Maybe even close Which on Sunday.
Post by The Wookie Monster on Jan 16, 2012 15:22:34 GMT -5
Is it pretty much confirmed that Beach Boys will be there? Just because they are reuniting doesn't mean they're going to be there. They might be Jazzfest's big act aka Simon & Garfunkel.
Now that I'm tempering my expectations, I think:
Phish - Dr. Dre & Snoop (or Jay-Z & Kanye) - Foo Fighters/Red Hot Chili Peppers
Post by A$AP Rosko on Jan 16, 2012 15:23:40 GMT -5
Also, I know we don't really wanna think about this since they've played the last two years, but has anyone talked about the possibility of Black Keys being the contemporary headliner on Friday night?
Is it pretty much confirmed that Beach Boys will be there? Just because they are reuniting doesn't mean they're going to be there. They might be Jazzfest's big act aka Simon & Garfunkel.
Now that I'm tempering my expectations, I think:
Phish - Dr. Dre & Snoop (or Jay-Z & Kanye) - Foo Fighters/Red Hot Chili Peppers
I don't think anyone is saying BB are confirmed at all
That looks absolutely horrible. I would have no problem taking the year off.
Horrible? Really? There are a few sets on there I'd skip but I'd be happy in general, happy to see The Shins, Beach Boys, Prince or Radiohead, Bon Iver, and I'd probably see some of Phish. What are you hoping for?
Also, I know we don't really wanna think about this since they've played the last two years, but has anyone talked about the possibility of Black Keys being the contemporary headliner on Friday night?
They more or less headlined last year. I can't imagine they'd be back.
I said the same thing about Coachella though, so...
Also, I know we don't really wanna think about this since they've played the last two years, but has anyone talked about the possibility of Black Keys being the contemporary headliner on Friday night?
They more or less headlined last year. I can't imagine they'd be back.
I said the same thing about Coachella though, so...
That's what worries me about it, the fact that they're headlining Coach. Don't Roo and Coach typically have at least one common headliner every year? If it's not Radiohead, I doubt it'll be Snoop & Dre, so that leaves the Keys. It'd be cool to see Keys after I missed them last year for BS, but I don't know how people would feel about having them for the third straight year and taking up a valuable headlining spot.
That's what worries me about it, the fact that they're headlining Coach. Don't Roo and Coach typically have at least one common headliner every year? If it's not Radiohead, I doubt it'll be Snoop & Dre, so that leaves the Keys. It'd be cool to see Keys after I missed them last year for BS, but I don't know how people would feel about having them for the third straight year and taking up a valuable headlining spot.
True, but it is not like that is by design. It's bound to happen one of these years that they don't share any headliners.
Post by RadioSpirit on Jan 16, 2012 15:31:42 GMT -5
I think Bon Iver would work better as a Late Night tent show.
Also, I don't see Drake holding down the Jay-Z What slot, the Lil' Wayne Which slot seems far more likely. And although I could see The Beach Boys being just big enough to headline Friday, I really think we get Foo Fighters this year, which would mean they would have to do a different slot to play.
Also, I know we don't really wanna think about this since they've played the last two years, but has anyone talked about the possibility of Black Keys being the contemporary headliner on Friday night?
I mean, it's quite common for Bonnaroo and Coachella to share a headliner but I don't really think they like make a point to do it. I don't really think I'd rely on that as a reason to think that the Keys will be back this year headlining.