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Mannnnnnn I really, really hope our Fri/Sat headliners aren't RHCP/RH. Don't get me wrong, it's a solid lineup, but it's not particularly shocking or interesting. Both are doing national tours and hitting most markets anyways (well, assuming Radiohead has more dates), so there's no real "holy poop!" acts that you likely wouldn't see anywhere else.
Who says the headliners have to be those acts?
Last year I saw a few things that I wouldn't be able to see anywhere else. Dr. John and Allen Touissaint playing Desitively Bonnaroo in it's entirety, the Dr. John/Dan Auerbach Superjam, the Gogol Bordello crazy marathon show.
I wasn't here for 2010, but I'm sure I can imagine what it was like.
At the end of the day, I pay to go to Roo for more than a 2 hour headliner set. It'll suck if one of those sets is something I have no desire in seeing, but it's not going to make me any less likely to go than if I hated the 30th billed act.
Mannnnnnn I really, really hope our Fri/Sat headliners aren't RHCP/RH. Don't get me wrong, it's a solid lineup, but it's not particularly shocking or interesting. Both are doing national tours and hitting most markets anyways (well, assuming Radiohead has more dates), so there's no real "holy poop!" acts that you likely wouldn't see anywhere else.
Who says the headliners have to be those acts?
Last year I saw a few things that I wouldn't be able to see anywhere else. Dr. John and Allen Touissaint playing Desitively Bonnaroo in it's entirety, the Dr. John/Dan Auerbach Superjam, the Gogol Bordello crazy marathon show.
Honestly, you're absolutely right, which is why I'm still going either way. That's why Bonnaroo is so great. But since the headliners are unopposed, I can't check out another band during them, and for me personally, it feels like a spot has been "wasted" (although of course, not for many others).
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jan 20, 2012 10:47:21 GMT -5
Sometimes I like headliners that I'm not compelled to watch the entire show. Like, I stayed for all of Arcade Fire and then had to RUN to the late nights. But with Eminem I left early and got a great spot in front of a late night stage. Also gives me a little time to rest before standing/dancing for 4+ more hours.
Yes, they were. That's one where they got bumped up a few notches due to them being a "Bonnaroo" band. Same reason Phish is in the competition for a #1 ranking.
Post by nodepression on Jan 20, 2012 10:49:13 GMT -5
I actually kind of enjoy the years when I'm only seeing one headliner. The What's kind of a giant hassle and it's nice getting a great spot for the late nights. It would be even better if Roo finally let on tent acts during the headliners.
But the undercard does need to make up for it, and sometimes it doesn't, like in 2010.
Unless we hear otherwise from insider, it is probably best for everyone to go ahead and give up on Radiohead...for the sake of sanity on lineup drop day.
Post by clevelndmike on Jan 20, 2012 10:50:09 GMT -5
I don't know the details, so I have to ask... Wouldn't Louisville be within the exclusion zone of the Bonnaroo contract?? It's not like RHCP are U2 or Macca and would get a waiver.
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
I know. But the HL's are important. The undercards are nice an all, but for me Roo really starts around 7-8 when the sun goes down, and that starts with the HL's. Especially since there's nothing like laying in the grass at What when's is dark, listening to great music.
I don't know the details, so I have to ask... Wouldn't Louisville be within the exclusion zone of the Bonnaroo contract?? It's not like RHCP are U2 or Macca and would get a waiver.
Has anyone ever actually seen one of these Bonnaroo contracts?
I know. But the HL's are important. The undercards are nice an all, but for me Roo really starts around 7-8 when the sun goes down, and that starts with the HL's. Especially since there's nothing like laying in the grass at What when's is dark, listening to great music.
Then you don't Roo the right way
Roo starts for me around 12 or 1 p.m. and doesn't end until 3 or 4 a.m.
Same reason I posted what I did near the top, about why it would be fair to complain about insider's hint. DMB's 2010 spot makes it fair to worry that RHCP (or Phish) could be the #1 act this year. I know I wont be very happy if there's no Radiohead and RHCP/Phish are #1. It'll have to be one hell of an undercard.
For me even if Nickelback and Motley Crue headlined last year i still would've had a great time. Headliners don't make or break a festival, but they do bring in the most fans, which is why they are important
Same reason I posted what I did near the top, about why it would be fair to complain about insider's hint. DMB's 2010 spot makes it fair to worry that RHCP (or Phish) could be the #1 act this year. I know I wont be very happy if there's no Radiohead and RHCP/Phish are #1. It'll have to be one hell of an undercard.
I really hope she was hinting at two bands.
I don't think it would be fair to complain about Insider's hint. She's telling us what she knows. There are still things apparently in the works so maybe she doesn't want to be locked down to just one band and was leaving the possibility open for both.
Honestly, if she didn't come here at all then things would be even worse. I'm glad she gives us hints.
Post by spaceghost on Jan 20, 2012 11:01:04 GMT -5
I understand the hate on these boards, but RHCP is a huge band, especially with the general festival-going public. If they played and weren't #1 on the lineup, that would be a hell of a top line.
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.
For me even if Nickelback and Motley Crue headlined last year i still would've had a great time. Headliners don't make or break a festival, but they do bring in the most fans, which is why they are important
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