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Post by PosterNutbag on Feb 14, 2013 10:55:15 GMT -5
Regardless of the third headliner, I think this lineup is great. They seem to have not spent all their money on headliners this year. The undercard blows last year out of the water- and with the possible 5th stage inside hangout that makes things even better (I am not really one for the xbox tent- but even some acts are going to bring me there this year). They're going more in a 'Roo direction with the diversity, and I like that
I don't know about y'all but I personally enjoy a lineup with a good number of bands I genuinely don't give a quack about to be on the lineup- otherwise I'd have to make so many choices once the schedule comes out, and I am not good with choices. Good number of bands I have seen, and still some bands I haven't that I am excited about. I think I can say without a doubt the crowd is going to be much better this year,and thats a positive as well.
We still have the Thursday pre-party lineup as well, and if they bring the contest back we could get another good "up and coming" name. Not to mention we have some LEGENDS out on the beach this year and that is sick.
Just my opinion of the lineup, and if anyone hasn't seen Anders Osborne- go. Hopefully he comes out with The Revivalists, who always blow me away.
Daft Punk seems highly unlikely...http://www.nme.com/news/daft-punk/67989
Macca or Further would be at the top of my wish list, but both are still a stretch.
Someone believed Juggs was serious? Wow, ok, didn't see that coming. If I ever get involved in a pyramid scheme I'm coming here looking for suckers investors.
Anyone else book already? I booked Phoenix suites west (not to be confused with some other phoenix place that was 5 miles away) which is .5 miles from the beach. Should be an 8 minute walk and it was cheaper than their travel packages with 4 people.
Got a few condos booked at Ocean Reef. Ballin' set up, right on the beach, about a block away from the festival itself
That other headliner is going to probably be McCartney or Daft Punk or Bowie. It makes sense that they'd keep their biggest get hidden until after tickets go on sale.
I trust your opinion Jugs, who do you think it is and why do you think they have the third headliner announced after the rest of the lineup?
Chaveznwo, we don't have a third headliner because Hangout's original third headliner either backed out or turned down their initial offer and are still in the process of negotiations. Jugs opinion makes no difference in this matter. That is what happened. Most of us with half a brain are 95% sure that original headliner was Mumford & Turds.
Daft Punk seems highly unlikely...http://www.nme.com/news/daft-punk/67989
Macca or Further would be at the top of my wish list, but both are still a stretch.
Someone believed Juggs was serious? Wow, ok, didn't see that coming. If I ever get involved in a pyramid scheme I'm coming here looking for suckers investors.
Fresh baby conehead meat up in here, Matt. Tastes like gummy bears.
Anyone else book already? I booked Phoenix suites west (not to be confused with some other phoenix place that was 5 miles away) which is .5 miles from the beach. Should be an 8 minute walk and it was cheaper than their travel packages with 4 people.
Got a few condos booked at Ocean Reef. Ballin' set up, right on the beach, about a block away from the festival itself
A few? Play on player. I might be sleeping in my car so I can come, but I'm not mad atcha.
I hate the hate KoL gets on this forum. Only By The Night was a fantastic album, even if it was a departure from their earlier work...but they were already moving that direction with Because of the Times. Tell me "Closer", "Be Somebody", "Manhattan", and "Cold Desert" are bad songs.
It is just standard procedure here. Band gets on the radio....> hate. But if you're on Sirius, then massive love. Just ignore those that base like/dislike based on mainstream appeal or whether their 12 year old cousin likes the band too. Either the music is good or it isn't and whether x or y person likes it doesn't change how it sounds to me.
Post by PosterNutbag on Feb 14, 2013 11:24:26 GMT -5
Not exactly primo real-estate but the econolodge over the bridge isn't bad. It was like $500 total for the weekend, and you can get about 6-8 (depending on how comfortable you wanna be) people in a room..about a 10 minute drive, easy to bike
I like being able to check out main stage acts from my balcony. It's so nice being able to relax in the shade, drink my own booze and listen to music in the brutal hours of the daylight.
I like being able to run back to drink booze, take naps, drop a deuce, whatever. It's so convienent. Overpriced but worth it.
Post by problem dog on Feb 14, 2013 11:41:31 GMT -5
Well, it looks like I'm sitting this one out unless the 3rd headliner and additions change some minds. This is usually a compromise festival for me - it's always been on a convenient weekend, and I've always had friends interested in going. But apparently everyone I know hates this lineup.
Oh well. This frees me up for another festival this summer.
I like being able to check out main stage acts from my balcony. It's so nice being able to relax in the shade, drink my own booze and listen to music in the brutal hours of the daylight.
I like being able to run back to drink booze, take naps, drop a deuce, whatever. It's so convienent. Overpriced but worth it.
Availability of those rooms tends to be pretty limited. You were lucky to get in on that years ago, but just finding a reasonably priced place in walking/biking distance is fine for most of us.
Considering I got a $50 black Friday ticket, once costs are split between our group the total cost of my 4 nights in Gulf Shores & ticket will be around $200. Of course there will be added expenses, but that is hard to beat for a weekend vacation pretty close to home and an awesome music festival experience. Especially when tickets will cost most people more than that alone.
Post by PosterNutbag on Feb 14, 2013 12:45:54 GMT -5
Yeah man it's not the best possible place but I couldn't afford a $300/$500 a night place and most were sold out. Like I said, not primo but its better than sleeping in your car. This time I'm staying at a friends down the road and we've got another friend with a condo overlooking the venue so I'm just lucky enough to have a free place to stay an a free place to chill.
Post by Boston Powers on Feb 14, 2013 13:14:29 GMT -5
I still like KOL but I've accepted two things: 1) That they're terrible human beings and 2) Come Around Sundown was a train wreck.
The majority of the board didn't like their show in 2010 but I disagree. I thought it was excellent. I saw them twice and the first time was terrible, so maybe my expectations were low, but I truly felt like they owned at Roo 2010. That cover of Where Is My Mind was a crazy Roo moment for me.
I'll never understand why they play Molly's Chambers so slow live though. It's a rockin' tune on the album and they make it so dull in person.
I still like KOL but I've accepted two things: 1) That they're terrible human beings and 2) Come Around Sundown was a train wreck.
The majority of the board didn't like their show in 2010 but I disagree. I thought it was excellent. I saw them twice and the first time was terrible, so maybe my expectations were low, but I truly felt like they owned at Roo 2010. That cover of Where Is My Mind was a crazy Roo moment for me.
I'll never understand why they play Molly's Chambers so slow live though. It's a rockin' tune on the album and they make it so dull in person.
I'm a huge KoL fan but i'll agree on both points. I did, however, meet Jared and Caleb on separate occasions at bars out in Nashville. While they weren't overly friendly, they weren't dickheads to me. Then again all I did was say "Just wanted to say I loved your set at Roo...one of the best shows i've ever seen" and they seemed grateful.
I want to like them because I really enjoy their music, but with all the stories i've heard its very hard to. And yes Come Around Sundown was a huge letdown.
I still like KOL but I've accepted two things: 1) That they're terrible human beings and 2) Come Around Sundown was a train wreck.
The majority of the board didn't like their show in 2010 but I disagree. I thought it was excellent. I saw them twice and the first time was terrible, so maybe my expectations were low, but I truly felt like they owned at Roo 2010. That cover of Where Is My Mind was a crazy Roo moment for me.
I'll never understand why they play Molly's Chambers so slow live though. It's a rockin' tune on the album and they make it so dull in person.
I'm a huge KoL fan but i'll agree on both points. I did, however, meet Jared and Caleb on separate occasions at bars out in Nashville. While they weren't overly friendly, they weren't dickheads to me. Then again all I did was say "Just wanted to say I loved your set at Roo...one of the best shows i've ever seen" and they seemed grateful.
I want to like them because I really enjoy their music, but with all the stories i've heard its very hard to. And yes Come Around Sundown was a huge letdown.
I'm a huge KoL fan but i'll agree on both points. I did, however, meet Jared and Caleb on separate occasions at bars out in Nashville. While they weren't overly friendly, they weren't dickheads to me. Then again all I did was say "Just wanted to say I loved your set at Roo...one of the best shows i've ever seen" and they seemed grateful.
I want to like them because I really enjoy their music, but with all the stories i've heard its very hard to. And yes Come Around Sundown was a huge letdown.
Come aroun Sundown rocks. Wtf y'all talkin bout?
It was very mediocre. It was like they couldn't pick a sound and stick with it...they tried some weird southern rock-alt rock hybrid and it mostly just fell flat. There are 2 or 3 songs on that album that I really enjoy...the others are forgettable.
I truly think they made that album just to try to shake the poppy reputation "Only By The Night" gave them...but they didn't really think things through on which direction to take their sound, just that they wanted to sound different. And yes i'm pulling this all out of my jerkstore.
It was very mediocre. It was like they couldn't pick a sound and stick with it...they tried some weird southern rock-alt rock hybrid and it mostly just fell flat. There are 2 or 3 songs on that album that I really enjoy...the others are forgettable.
I truly think they made that album just to try to shake the poppy reputation "Only By The Night" gave them...but they didn't really think things through on which direction to take their sound, just that they wanted to sound different. And yes i'm pulling this all out of my jerkstore.
Because of the Times is my favorite KoL record, but I actually enjoyed Come Around Sundown. Youth and Young Manhood is great, Aha Shake Heartbreak is very good, Only By The Night is a good record once you get past the whole shell-shocking of the style change.
Like I've said before, until I saw KoL live, I couldn't stand them. At all. Now, after the Wharf show (which I thought was amazing), they're one of my favorite post-90's bands.
we got pit for KoL at Roo in 2010. I liked their stuff, especially the older albums a lot at the time and I thought the hate they got on the board was semi-unfounded. We ended up walking out of the pit early. Their show is just so boring. Cool music, some really good albums, but just not a very good live show.
we got pit for KoL at Roo in 2010. I liked their stuff, especially the older albums a lot at the time and I thought the hate they got on the board was semi-unfounded. We ended up walking out of the pit early. Their show is just so boring. Cool music, some really good albums, but just not a very good live show.
Wow...I mean I could maybe see not enjoying it as much as you thought you would, but to walk out of the pit during the middle of the show? Damn. I'm not trying to blame this on the pit at all...I'm sure it just wasn't your thing...but I don't think I would enjoy any show from the pit as much as I would 100 feet back. In the pit you don't really get to see the full spectacle and the acoustics aren't nearly as good. Seeing the band up close is not worth those sacrifices to me...
Anyways, I loved that set. That's what made me a fan of theirs...I walked into that set only having heard "Use Somebody" (which I hated) and left the farm giddy with anticipation to check out their albums.
we got pit for KoL at Roo in 2010. I liked their stuff, especially the older albums a lot at the time and I thought the hate they got on the board was semi-unfounded. We ended up walking out of the pit early. Their show is just so boring. Cool music, some really good albums, but just not a very good live show.
I'm not trying to blame this on the pit at all...I'm sure it just wasn't your thing...but I don't think I would enjoy any show from the pit as much as I would 100 feet back. In the pit you don't really get to see the full spectacle and the acoustics aren't nearly as good. Seeing the band up close is not worth those sacrifices to me...
I don't agree with any of that. My lone pit experience at Bonnaroo was John Fogerty, and it was pretty awesome. The sound was excellent and I could see the entire stage. I will admit, however, that the pit was not full, so that probably added to the pleasurable experience a bit.
Post by Lionel Hutz on Feb 14, 2013 16:11:10 GMT -5
I would be really excited for them to snag someone a little left field. I really like The Strokes suggestion. The Killers would fit that slot well too IMHO.
I've seen Kings of Leon live numerous times. I was a huge fan of their first two albums, a fan of the third album, and they lost me with the fourth and fifth albums. When the music was great in those early days, the shows were great. I'm sure they still play a lot of their older stuff in their current shows, and I'm sure they still play it well. I just really dislike their new music so much that the badness of the bad outweighs the greatness of the great, for me personally. I attended Bonnaroo 2010, but skipped their set.
I would be really excited for them to snag someone a little left field. I really like The Strokes suggestion. The Killers would fit that slot well too IMHO.
The Killers are up north 2 of the 3 days of hangout so they're more unlikely than Muse:
I'd take The Strokes, but I don't think the third headliner will be a traditional/alternative rock band though because Kings of Leon are obviously filling that slot and Tom Petty fills the Legend slot. Who knows, maybe they could get two, but I wager they're looking for something different (most likely indie, hip-hop/soul/R&B, or jam). We could get something out of left field like Stevie Wonder.
Hopefully they are looking for some serious shiz for the third chevy stage closer though since we have TAB for the jam and The Shins for the indie rock. I want Modest Mouse, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, or QOTSA real bad.
Post by Boston Powers on Feb 14, 2013 16:50:22 GMT -5
I actually do agree with the notion that certain aspects of the show suffer from being in the pit, but it's still the best seat in the house.
Up close, you might not get the full effects of a light show. You also might not get the epic stadium sound, which can be really key depending on the act. Could just be reverb, but it's a different feel altogether. It just feels... bigger.
Another negative aspect of the pit is bathroom breaks. I've been known to crush some brews, frat style, during headlining shows. It's an important ritual. Really helps out my dance moves before Late Night shows.
Post by funkymunky on Feb 14, 2013 19:00:39 GMT -5
Been searching tour dates for various bands and trying to make some sense of who HMF might add. Seems thin- we might get a left fielder as someone mentioned earlier. 3rd Headliner Phoenix- headlining Sweetlife Fest in MD the weekend before - open dates until the 24th at Primavera; They make alot of sense- good solid pop rock act- the kiddos will love it, new album in April- HMF needs a headliner with a new album. Green Day- a possibility that no one wants. But they are open, but I doubt this add. Mumford and Sons- but it appears they backed out, or we are just waiting for some logistics to clear up. Muse- I think the logistics surrounding them should have already been wrapped up. But who really knows. WSP
3rd Chevy Stage Closer The Avett Brothers (still possible- in Nashville the 18th, and Alpharetta the 17th- Sunday before Petty) Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs- at Sweetlife as well- would fit in that Alt. rock vein that the line-up seems to lack.
Other adds that could add value whether you like them or not and have open dates: IMO- the lineup lacks AltNatn punch for those of you that own satellite radio (PP, Ellie, Shins don't seem like enough.) FUN., Imagine Dragons, Atlas Genius, Robert Delong, Matt and Kim, Electric Guest, Band of Horses This is just a list, and just from snooping around the internet; definitely not exhaustive, there are many other possibilities and most likely better.
May Tycho May Phoenix June Rooo July MMJ and Margo Price August Queen with Adam Lambert August Roger Waters (Bucket list #1) August Spoon and Portugal the man Sept Depeche Mode Sept Pilgrimage Fest