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Post by Darth Boo Boo Kitty @#*& on Mar 28, 2008 9:46:24 GMT -5
With ten full weeks left until Roo, I would expect only two/three more substantive schedule additions. Substantive meaning bands, not headliner-caliber. The rest will probably be the same fluff we got this week.
Are there any rumors going around about possible future additions? I've been checking the pollstar website, which had Kanye West listed for Thursday night at first, but now it has him listed for Saturday....could that mean another headliner-quality group is expected to be added? Does that mean KW isnt headlining? Thought he was
Are there any rumors going around about possible future additions? I've been checking the pollstar website, which had Kanye West listed for Thursday night at first, but now it has him listed for Saturday....could that mean another headliner-quality group is expected to be added? Does that mean KW isnt headlining? Thought he was
I thought the headliners were Pearl Jam, Metallica, and Jack Johnson. I didn't think Kanye was headlining, but I could be wrong.
You are probably right. I was just under the impression he was Thursday's "headliner" from the start....doesn't affect me either way 'cause I ain't studying him. Never been to Bonnaroo, but somehow he just doesn't seem to fit to me
Post by scalabrine on Mar 28, 2008 11:40:52 GMT -5
Kanye is headlining for sure, and with guys like The Coup (just added and he is awesome, listen to "My Favorite Mutiny") and Talib Kweli and Lupe joining him im almost expecting Mos Def to be added, I have no scource or article supporting it but I just feel like all 5 of them do alot of similar music and they all have alot of songs together.
Other than that expectation I really have no others and anything else would be a plus even if that creates even more conflicts. The good thing about conflicts is that at least I will be seeing something I want to see, Id rather there be 2 bands playing at the same time I want to see every show then no bands I really want to see. I like going around and seeing new bands but Ive been listening to alot of the bands in prepartion for Roo so I know what to expect from each of them. When im board on the 8+ hour drive from NY ill probably put together a depth chart of bands I want to see the most to bands I dont care about seeing. I think bands like Against Me! (who are great live) will be lower on my list because ive already seen them, of course if they are playing at the same time as bands that are lower on my list I will go see them but its not as important for me to see guys that ive alrady seen over bands that I havent seen.
Bonnaroo has been good at keeping the additions on lock down, can anyone say they new Tiesto the Coup and Stephen Marley were going to be added? I couldnt and I think the expectations of Dave Mathews and Eric Clapton, even though I almost pee myself thinking about it, are out of the relm of possibility, and I would honestly be shocked if they just showed up unannounced or were added a few weeks before the magical weekend in June.
^pollstar now says kanye is playing saturday. Pearljam is headlining saturday. Therefor, Kanye is not headlining. The only way Kanye could headline is if there was a thurs headliner and he was said to be playing on thurs... neither of which is the case as of right now.
and so we wait for each announcement - I was disappointed with this weeks announcement
I'm actually kinda looking forward to both Stephen Marley and a Tiesto late night set.
Tiesto I am happy with but that was last weeks announcement - this week's announcement was weak - I mean come on - they announced an auction for VIP Charity Experience - I wanted more then that
^pollstar now says kanye is playing saturday. Pearljam is headlining saturday. Therefor, Kanye is not headlining. The only way Kanye could headline is if there was a thurs headliner and he was said to be playing on thurs... neither of which is the case as of right now.
Good thing I read your post before I posted because I almost posted the exact same thing. KW will end up playing Saturday afternoon and not a headlining slot or maybe Saturday night after the headliner
Last Edit: Mar 28, 2008 12:45:04 GMT -5 by Meg - Back to Top
Since there aren't many jazz acts added, I'm wondering if this points to either an expanded Thursday or a new, non-jazz tent where some of the bands listed will be performing (I think it could be both).
What do you guys think about this?
EDIT: The total of 85 includes 4 in the Troo Music Lounge on Thursday.
Post by scalabrine on Mar 28, 2008 13:05:03 GMT -5
I guess I can understand him not headlining due to the fact that his genre of music isnt popular enough for bonnarooers too close down everything and make people choose weather or not to go see Kanye or go back to camp or get a good spot for another show later.
I have read in multiple places that Kanye is doing a glow in the dark show so I would imagine that for him to perform a glow in the dark show he would probably need dark. I could be wrong, I stand by Mos Def and I would also like to add Black Thought as a dream hopefull.
Since there aren't many jazz acts added, I'm wondering if this points to either an expanded Thursday or a new, non-jazz tent where some of the bands listed will be performing (I think it could be both).
What do you guys think about this?
EDIT: The total of 85 includes 4 in the Troo Music Lounge on Thursday.
Hey Baby by Stephen Marley ft. Mos Def It has a real nice sound to it and if anyone hasnt listened to Stephen Marley his sound is pretty cool, similar to his brother Damien.
Kanye West, Stephen Marley, Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli all have done songs and in some cases 5+ songs with, he could be bumping around all of the hip/hop acts for songs thats hes in.
I dont know just speculation but it sure would make sense.
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