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I know U2 is kinda big and all, but I really don't like them, and I think they could fit in the preheadlining spot for the Arcade Fire (I love the Arcade Fire)
I guess so. I just feel like their popularity has definitely waned in the past 5 years.
Also, It was "unreasonable" that bands play on thursday, that there ever be a What/Which late night, that they would officially open the gates on wednesday, that a rapper would be number one on the bill, that Arcade Fire would headline, etc. etc. so I wouldn't put so much faith in previous billing/scheduling concepts.
Agreed and Agreed. Phish and Radiohead both still have all of their original members. RHCP is minus Frusciante (many people's favorite element of the band), and their latest album was a clunker in sales (compared to their previous 3). It could be argued that the new album's sales indicate less interest without Frusciante.
and if wednesday opening is going to be a regular thing I see no reason why a regular touring Jam Band can't play the which on Thursday. Like the Sunday headliners, if you put a jamband or any band that is on tour most of the year on the which thursday (Umph, Bisco, Galactic), then people will not feel bad about not getting to see it. They will NOT put a headliner calibur artist on a stage on thursday though.
I guess so. I just feel like their popularity has definitely waned in the past 5 years.
Also, It was "unreasonable" that bands play on thursday, that there ever be a What/Which late night, that they would officially open the gates on wednesday, that a rapper would be number one on the bill, that Arcade Fire would headline, etc. etc. so I wouldn't put so much faith in previous billing/scheduling concepts.
Agreed and Agreed. Phish and Radiohead both still have all of their original members. RHCP is minus Frusciante (many people's favorite element of the band), and their latest album was a clunker in sales (compared to their previous 3). It could be argued that the new album's sales indicate less interest without Frusciante.
and if wednesday opening is going to be a regular thing I see no reason why a regular touring Jam Band can't play the which on Thursday. Like the Sunday headliners, if you put a jamband or any band that is on tour most of the year on the which thursday (Umph, Bisco, Galactic), then people will not feel bad about not getting to see it. They will NOT put a headliner calibur artist on a stage on thursday though.
I guess so. I just looked up the chart info for Im With You and am actually kind of blown away by how well it did, considering most people I know didn't even know they had a new album.
I still think there is a way to fit both bands on the schedule, though.
Post by fakeplasticjames on Jan 21, 2012 13:02:44 GMT -5
Not just wishful thinking here. If there's one thing I know it's Radiohead, and I can't see any conceivable reason why they wouldn't announce their June tour dates other than saving them for the Bonnaroo announcement. Non corporate credibility, a yearly initiative to keep their fest as green possible, loads of cash, an opening in their tour schedule, and a headlining spot that gets them more buzz than any show they will play this year(except arguably Coachella). It would be a no brainer for them. And the only playing one US fest a year argument is a little ridiculous. Just because they want to stay relevant and not whore themselves out every year for anyone who's asking, doesn't mean they follow a strict set of rules as far where they can play and where they can't.
I think insider is messing with us because she can't get away with dropping Radiohead this early. Give it a week or so and I see things becoming a bit more clear. /endoffanboyrant
I guess so. I just feel like their popularity has definitely waned in the past 5 years.
Also, It was "unreasonable" that bands play on thursday, that there ever be a What/Which late night, that they would officially open the gates on wednesday, that a rapper would be number one on the bill, that Arcade Fire would headline, etc. etc. so I wouldn't put so much faith in previous billing/scheduling concepts.
Agreed and Agreed. Phish and Radiohead both still have all of their original members. RHCP is minus Frusciante (many people's favorite element of the band), and their latest album was a clunker in sales (compared to their previous 3). It could be argued that the new album's sales indicate less interest without Frusciante.
and if wednesday opening is going to be a regular thing I see no reason why a regular touring Jam Band can't play the which on Thursday. Like the Sunday headliners, if you put a jamband or any band that is on tour most of the year on the which thursday (Umph, Bisco, Galactic), then people will not feel bad about not getting to see it. They will NOT put a headliner calibur artist on a stage on thursday though.
I'm gonna have to agree on this. I'm not really looking to start any fights because some people are a little overly sensitive on this topic, but logistically they will eventually realize that opening on wednesday, thus having most of the 80,000 attendees in 3/5ths of the space they have for the rest of the weekend, is a nightmare. The two solutions are not opening on wednesday, or having a band play the Which stage on thursday night. I'd be on board, and I really hope it happens eventually.
You guys may have already seen this and discussed it but I just got our issue of Entertainment Weekly in the mail and there's a blurb about how RHCP had to postpone their tour after Kiedis suffered foot injuries.
You guys may have already seen this and discussed it but I just got our issue of Entertainment Weekly in the mail and there's a blurb about how RHCP had to postpone their tour after Kiedis suffered foot injuries.
Agreed and Agreed. Phish and Radiohead both still have all of their original members. RHCP is minus Frusciante (many people's favorite element of the band), and their latest album was a clunker in sales (compared to their previous 3). It could be argued that the new album's sales indicate less interest without Frusciante.
and if wednesday opening is going to be a regular thing I see no reason why a regular touring Jam Band can't play the which on Thursday. Like the Sunday headliners, if you put a jamband or any band that is on tour most of the year on the which thursday (Umph, Bisco, Galactic), then people will not feel bad about not getting to see it. They will NOT put a headliner calibur artist on a stage on thursday though.
A RHCP with No Radiohead scenario opens us up to some risk. We all agree that Radiohead would have been the Saturday night headliner, and that RHCP would be a Friday nighter. So that leaves us open for the Prince/Paul McCartney options.
I agree...without Radiohead, the idea of Phish and RHCP as headliners is just kind of meh...it would need something along the lines of Macca or Prince or (long shot Rolling Stones) to make the lineup pop...
Post by cakejaples on Jan 21, 2012 13:51:52 GMT -5
I've been lurking this thread for a while and reading up on roo rumors. RHCP and Phish are pretty much for sure from what I see. The other is a toss up. We all want Radiohead but the Foo Fighters would not suprise me one bit. However, RHCP kind of dissapoints me. Usually I wouldn't mind seeing them but after losing John and coming out with a crappy album I just don't know. I expect to see a great undercard though. I'd love the Fleet Foxes to be there, as well as Animal Collective. I can see Florence making a return also.
I've been lurking this thread for a while and reading up on roo rumors. RHCP and Phish are pretty much for sure from what I see. The other is a toss up. We all want Radiohead but the Foo Fighters would not suprise me one bit. However, RHCP kind of dissapoints me. Usually I wouldn't mind seeing them but after losing John and coming out with a crappy album I just don't know. I expect to see a great undercard though. I'd love the Fleet Foxes to be there, as well as Animal Collective. I can see Florence making a return also.
I know for a fact Animal Collective has already been ruled out, and I wanna say Fleet Foxes have too.
I've been lurking this thread for a while and reading up on roo rumors. RHCP and Phish are pretty much for sure from what I see. The other is a toss up. We all want Radiohead but the Foo Fighters would not suprise me one bit. However, RHCP kind of dissapoints me. Usually I wouldn't mind seeing them but after losing John and coming out with a crappy album I just don't know. I expect to see a great undercard though. I'd love the Fleet Foxes to be there, as well as Animal Collective. I can see Florence making a return also.
I know for a fact Animal Collective has already been ruled out, and I wanna say Fleet Foxes have too.
Post by cakejaples on Jan 21, 2012 14:07:10 GMT -5
Yeah thats what I've heard. Fleet Foxes said that they are playing no festivals. You do never exactly know though, money can do a lot. I saw them at Merriweather in September and loved them live. and thanks!
Yeah thats what I've heard. Fleet Foxes said that they are playing no festivals. You do never exactly know though, money can do a lot. I saw them at Merriweather in September and loved them live. and thanks!
You're welcome. We do what we can to crush each other's dreams.
I can't find the '11 map on google right now, so wasn't this part of the ultra BFE that they put in last year?
I do believe this was part of POD 11. SUPER BFE. I cannot get camped there again. Just too much walkin'.
i was a part of Ultra BFE last year
ended up spending like 60 dollars throughout the weekend on those dumbass taxis. that walk is just too much. we just kept laughing that we were literally farther away than ANYONE HAD EVER BEEN AT BONNAROO. if i get put back there again im just packing my shit up and going to tent only for the weekend
I agree that it looks grim for Radiohead. They don't blow me away like a lot of board members but I agree that their 06 set was pretty great.
The festival has put headliner-caliber artists on Late Night Which before, though. I'm thinking specifically about Nine Inch Nails and Phil Lesh but there are a few others that could enter that same discussion. It's not likely but it is still a possibility if they had a Radiohead or Stones or whoever on Saturday night.
Also, I've seen it posted a few times that they NEVER play three nights in a row. Has anybody actually researched this or are we just extrapolating their current tour dates into lifetime tour schedule?