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Post by SouthGA_Festival Machine on Feb 21, 2008 3:33:33 GMT -5
The reason for the different line-up this year is so they can sell more 4 day passes, (as opposed to all those one day passes all the Tool fans bought last year. )
EDIT: I apparently don't know how to post a link that works on this board. If you copy and paste an address, there is a space added: "Entertainment/Festival.Lineup.Proves.Contr oversial-3224556.shtml" If you take the space out of "Controversial", then it works.
Yeah I did that and t his is what comes up: Article Link May Have Changed The system couldn't find an article with the link you requested. The link address may have changed or the article may have been removed from the site by an online editor. Follow this link to see the full list of articles in the current issue. You may also wish to visit our archives area or search page to find this article.
Post by SouthGA_Festival Machine on Feb 21, 2008 4:20:11 GMT -5
heatheroo said:
Yeah I did that and t his is what comes up: Article Link May Have Changed The system couldn't find an article with the link you requested. The link address may have changed or the article may have been removed from the site by an online editor. Follow this link to see the full list of articles in the current issue. You may also wish to visit our archives area or search page to find this article.
They may have taken it down for editing after I posted this comment: "Pat Green is not a headliner. This article seems to imply that last year, Tool fans bought one day passes to see them. There have never been one day passes sold for Bonnaroo."
Post by SouthGA_Festival Machine on Feb 21, 2008 4:41:46 GMT -5
OK, here's the article:
Festival lineup proves controversial By: Christine Ricciardi, Contributing Writer, cricciar@smu.edu Posted: 2/21/08 Every June, over 80,000 people congregate in the fields of Manchester, Tenn., to love one another and listen to good music. The festival is called Bonnaroo and it's most known for its hippie-esque atmosphere and jamming lineup. However, the Feb. 6 release of the 2008 roster has sparked some controversy among avid fans.
As opposed to previous years, there will be more popular headliners such as Pearl Jam, Metallica, Jack Johnson and Pat Green, and less of the jam bands that usually dominate Bonnaroo. Bonnaroonies (people who consistently attend Bonnaroo) are disappointed that the lineup has become so commercial, and many say the festival has lost a lot of its feel.
"What they've done is reduced the number of jam bands, eliminated electronic music all together, infused more hip-hop and overrode it with country," said three-time festivarian Joe McNamara. "It's really upsetting."
A rumor surfaced in 2006 that Bonnaroo had been bought out by MTV after they helped sponsor the festival, and many people named it as the culprit for such a commercial lineup. However, Tom Russell from Superfly Productions, one of the companies that founded Bonnaroo, said that MTV is in no way part of Bonnaroo; not an owner, not a sponsor, nothing.
"We tell all persons who write us the truth: The rumor is completely untrue," Russell said.
But then why does the lineup look like yesterday's episode of TRL? Russell said Superfly Productions has an in-house team of talent buyers who select artists for each year, and that he doesn't see this year's bill as very different from previous years.
"We continue to bring fresh, new elements to the festival environment/ scene," he said. "Previous acts such as Neil Young, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews Band, Radiohead, White Stripes, etc. are all just as big acts as Pearl Jam, Metallica and Jack Johnson."
A specific headliner Bonnaroonies have an issue with is Kanye West. They think he is rude and arrogant, to say the least. They also believe that his lifestyle doesn't coincide with what Bonnaroo is about (the flaunting of money as opposed to living simplistically). When asked about Kanye's place on the bill, Russell replied that he was very excited about it.
"He is one of the most relevant and innovative figures in modern hip-hop, and his shows are known for being extremely fun and full of energy," he said.
Many people agree with him. Mac Ruderer, 2007 Bonnaroo attendee, said that even though he's not a fan of Kanye West, it will be a good opportunity to see a musical act he "wouldn't pay to see otherwise."
Bonnaroonies are definitely paying to see these big names. Ticket prices have gone up since last year and now we can all guess why there are so many big bands playing.
"When Tool played last year, a lot more people were there for just that day," said Ruderer. "Bonnaroo wants more people to buy four-day passes."
As for the Bonnaroo feel among the metal heads, country folk and urban homies, it will probably be the same. Bonnaroo is known for having a diverse crowd every year, but this year's lineup seems to be pushing out traditional Bonnaroonies and spawning a new breed.
Post by drbrainfreeze on Feb 21, 2008 8:23:07 GMT -5
"When Tool played last year, a lot more people were there for just that day," said Ruderer. "Bonnaroo wants more people to buy four-day passes."
I believe what they mean is that Tool Fans bought the ticket but only went for the Tool Show..they were there the whole weekend but that was the only reason they were there...
The second part of the quote is worded poorly but I believe he trying to say he wants people to buy a Ticket for the whole package and not just for 1 act.
I love having to figure out what people are trying to say.
Anyways, if I had the ability to go to coachella...I might this year just to see Roger Waters at a festival...
And I think this year for Bonnaroo is a turning point ... It sounds to me that the "talent buyers" got a little too cute with picking artists...and I blame diversity. When you start forcing diversity onto everybody, you're gonna have resistence and you're going to have a tougher time each year finding "different acts" from previous years to mix it up.
What I don't understand...were the talent buyers seriously looking over a list of headliners or top bills..and going.
Roger Water..No Neil Young .. No Dave Matthews .. No Radiohead .. No Primus .. No Beastie Boys .. No Daft Punk ..No Metallica and Kanye .. Oh hell yes!
Either Superfly knew and wanted to ruffle everyones feathers or there "Talent Buyers" are questionable at best and tried to get a little cute with there picks.
Post by thewalmarttree on Feb 21, 2008 11:44:39 GMT -5
I never have heard of just buying day passes. I dont think they do. Just because it is in an article doesnt mean squat. Some guy could publish they saw President Bush buying drvgs from a sasquatch...doesnt make it true. Or is it?
This is one of the worst articles I have ever read, from both a grammatical standpoint, and as a "Bonnaroonie". We should a board letter with our signatures to the editor of the publication.
Is it really that a big an issue? It's some kid who works for a campus newspaper. I don't think a boycott or board letter is called for.
yes, free speech is no laughing matter... and as for racism... i will not take this vile slanderous "Bonnaroonie" term... the next thing you know, those crazy hillbillies will be calling us... "Roo'ns"... i shudder to think...
Post by candyflippedaround on Feb 21, 2008 19:14:43 GMT -5
was a pretty bad article. i think its funny people like that McNamara guy among others feel like "the people who helped build bonnaroo" are no longer being added, refering to people like les trey and widespread, yet this year there is a list of people from the first few Bonnaroos including phil lesh, ABB, bela fleck, mmj and umps mcgee. hell even jack johnson was there in 02
Wow. That's a pretty bad article. You gotta love student newspapers. Some chick interviewing her boyfriend and his friend. This is one Bonnaroonie (WTF?) who's Bonnarollinghiseyes
Post by GratefulHippie on Feb 22, 2008 9:28:18 GMT -5
just as a side note...smu is known for being one of the schools where you have to dress up to go to class...you know the whole tshirt with the pearls thing. i'm guessing about 90% of the population of that school has either never heard of bonnaroo, or would never even consider going.
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