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Oh that is great news! Surprised it starts as early as noon on Wednesday though. Does that mean those earliest arrivers will get the best premier spots?
From what I've read they do fill front to back. Either way I still expect most people to arrive later on in the afternoon and evening but it will definitely improve the traffic flow
Oh that is great news! Surprised it starts as early as noon on Wednesday though. Does that mean those earliest arrivers will get the best premier spots?
From what I've read they do fill front to back. Either way I still expect most people to arrive later on in the afternoon and evening but it will definitely improve the traffic flow
Yeah, they fill the lots starting at the farthest part away from the entrance of the lot. That way, incoming cars are not driving past campers who are trying to set up their sites, etc.
Chiddy live is awesome, hopefully he does a freestyle during the set. Would be cool if they joined Aoki to perform Emergency cuz Chiddy killssss it on that
I saw him at the Firefly First Look show in Philly. I was really excited, because I'd never seen him. He ended up being good, but not great. Later on, I met him backstage and found out why. Dude was completely hammered all night.
Chiddy live is awesome, hopefully he does a freestyle during the set. Would be cool if they joined Aoki to perform Emergency cuz Chiddy killssss it on that
I saw him at the Firefly First Look show in Philly. I was really excited, because I'd never seen him. He ended up being good, but not great. Later on, I met him backstage and found out why. Dude was completely hammered all night.
saw them for the first and only time at ACL (my first fest) in 2011 and they killed it, was a wild show i loved it
Saw Jose Gonzalez, Damien Rice, and Sufjan Stevens this week and now it's Friday.
That there is a good week.
fuck dude were you at Sufjan in Philly last night??!! Me too, wish I had known!!! God that show was transcendental.
Tell me about Damien Rice please. really fucking wish I could've caught that.
Sufjan was awesome of course, the new album is so sad and that definitely came through in the performance as well. I was on the highest balcony in the front row (pretty scary up there if you're not into heights haha).
Damien though, was even better than my massive (10 year long wait) expectations. He played totally unaccompanied for the entire show and played for a good 2 full hours. His energy was one of, if not the, very best I've ever seen. I think people that don't listen to him get trapped in the mindset that he is a delicate, blower's daughter irish crooner and not much more, but holy hell when he picked up that tele and rocked the house, I could barely feel my body.
BTW, I was 4th row in the orchestra pit. Best decision of my life not to sell those bad boys for $400 a pop.
Post by andrewmcfarland on Apr 13, 2015 8:04:32 GMT -5
I'll probably get a little bit of backlash on this one.. but based off of a few of the live streams this weekend Run The Jewels and Andrew McMahon definitely fell a number of spots in terms of priority.. I also thought Hozier's show was really good so he's getting bumped up a few.
Post by Jeremy Jamm on Apr 13, 2015 8:33:15 GMT -5
I thought everyone that played Coachella that is also going to be at Firefly did well. Including RTJ. At least of what I saw. Glad I didn't bother to stay up for Drake, I heard that was garbage.
Edit- Jungle is now a can't miss (even if they are against The Kooks perhaps), their set looked like so much fun.
I'll probably get a little bit of backlash on this one.. but based off of a few of the live streams this weekend Run The Jewels and Andrew McMahon definitely fell a number of spots in terms of priority.. I also thought Hozier's show was really good so he's getting bumped up a few.
See for me its exactly the opposite. Andrew McMahon and RTJ rose in my eyes. I agree with Hozier in that I hope he gets a sunset spot as I feel it would be great.
I'll probably get a little bit of backlash on this one.. but based off of a few of the live streams this weekend Run The Jewels and Andrew McMahon definitely fell a number of spots in terms of priority.. I also thought Hozier's show was really good so he's getting bumped up a few.
What didn't you like about RTJ? They're very high on my list and I didn't get to watch any live stream this weekend so I have no idea how their set was. Everyone else seems to have likes it some I'm curious to hear what parts fell short from you.
I'll probably get a little bit of backlash on this one.. but based off of a few of the live streams this weekend Run The Jewels and Andrew McMahon definitely fell a number of spots in terms of priority.. I also thought Hozier's show was really good so he's getting bumped up a few.
What didn't you like about RTJ? They're very high on my list and I didn't get to watch any live stream this weekend so I have no idea how their set was. Everyone else seems to have likes it some I'm curious to hear what parts fell short from you.
The post right below this.. kind of hits home for me. Maybe because I didn't turn on the surround sound and just had it playing through the TV speakers? I really don't know, I see the name everywhere - I get it that they received some pretty high praise for their latest album and get some love across XMU and Faction on Sirius, but I just can't get my ears to agree outside of Close Your Eyes.
It's like angry rap or something with just a DJ backing. Frankly maybe it's just the tone of their voices that I don't like. Still not ruling them out for sure, will just have to see who's up against them for Friday.
Not even sure if this post has a proper train of thought going here or if I'm just going on tangents but hopefully that helps.
Jungle's Coachella set was pretty killer as well. Not that they could get much higher on my list as it is, but I'm stoked to have them on Thursday.
I was in awe watching their Coach set. They were already high on my priority list (there's nothing on Thursday that they could possibly conflict with that I would choose over them, though I'm realllllly hoping that they don't overlap with Ryn or Tycho), but now they've risen to the point of me planning to get rail or close to it for their show. Their energy and swag is just unreal.
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
Post by thepeppers on Apr 13, 2015 13:29:52 GMT -5
I was very impressed with RTJ Coachella set. Billboard gave it the 2nd best show of the weekend for a reason. I know, Billboard rankings are not the "end all be" rankings.....but I understand why RTJ gets the hype they receive.
Jungle surprised me. I thought their album was decent, but it translated better for me in the Coachella set. Hope they don't conflict with The Kooks.
I was very impressed with RTJ Coachella set. Billboard gave it the 2nd best show of the weekend for a reason. I know, Billboard rankings are not the "end all be" rankings.....but I understand why RTJ gets the hype they receive.
Jungle surprised me. I thought their album was decent, but it translated better for me in the Coachella set. Hope they don't conflict with The Kooks.
Can't wait to see Sturgill Simpson.
That's what confuses me. I'm not one to think my music taste and judgment is superior to anyone's and if Billboard is about it, I would think there has to be a reason for it...I am just still trying to find it and I hope it's not just a, "this is what college kids are listening to."
Jungle I am stoked for and love them as a Thursday act.
Sturgill has been the surprise for me above anyone else. I think he has the ability to get people to cross over to a genre they generally wouldn't listen to. One of my dream collaboration scenarios at FF would be Sturgill and Gary Clark Jr.
I'll probably get a little bit of backlash on this one.. but based off of a few of the live streams this weekend Run The Jewels and Andrew McMahon definitely fell a number of spots in terms of priority.. I also thought Hozier's show was really good so he's getting bumped up a few.
Mine was the complete opposite, RTJ is probably one of my most psyched for shows behind Sir Paul after seeing their Coachella set and McMahon is no longer just an "If nobody else is playing" priority for me. Hozier on the other hand shines a lot better in a club setting then a festival one IMO. He just kind of stood there the whole time with shades on, something that would be good in a smaller venue, but at a festival it will be easy to miss him if there is a severe conflict. Also I really hope he doesn't bring that terrible background singer with him, it completely ruined his set for me.
I'll probably get a little bit of backlash on this one.. but based off of a few of the live streams this weekend Run The Jewels and Andrew McMahon definitely fell a number of spots in terms of priority.. I also thought Hozier's show was really good so he's getting bumped up a few.
Mine was the complete opposite, RTJ is probably one of my most psyched for shows behind Sir Paul after seeing their Coachella set and McMahon is no longer just an "If nobody else is playing" priority for me. Hozier on the other hand shines a lot better in a club setting then a festival one IMO. He just kind of stood there the whole time with shades on, something that would be good in a smaller venue, but at a festival it will be easy to miss him if there is a severe conflict. Also I really hope he doesn't bring that terrible background singer with him, it completely ruined his set for me.
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Post by eclecticmusicdude89 on Apr 13, 2015 23:46:12 GMT -5
After watching a decent amount of sets, and highlighting ones specifically playing Firefly: this is my brief overview.
Glass animals- They only showed a partial set, but it was a nice taste. The lead singer had so much energy, and passion. His vocals aren't the best, they were very soft just like the record, but they are still doing heavy touring and will only get better. It was groovy and fun. Their cover of "Love Lockdown" was so creative and almost tribal haha. Can't wait for this set, they were already in my top 5, so this just solidified it.
Jungle- When I saw them on the lineup, I was like they killed it at Lolla last year, but I'll skip them in lieu of seeing some of these other awesome acts. Then I watched them on the Couchella feed. Woah! They seriously have upped their game, from their light production with the glowing Jungle sign. I was really feeling the groove when they played Lolla at 12:30 last year and me and a few others knew who they were well before Lolla. Watching them play in the evening was so intoxicating, I couldn't look away and was dancing while I was watching the feed on my IPhone. Their energy has even increased, and they seem so happy. Seeing that they play on Thurs at Firefly, unless it's Tycho: I'm seeing Jungle again. Even if it means missing the Kooks, whom I really want to see! Jungle are HOT right now, and a second dose is exactly what the Firefly Gods ordered.
Run the Jewels- I got a nice teaser of this act at Lolla last year, right before Chromeo on a side stage. They were highly entertaining. That was at like 3:30pm, but at Couchella they played around 7 I believe. They fed off the crowds energy, and their chemistry as far as rap duos go is unmatchable. They both can rap fluidly and project those lyrics like knives being thrown at a dart board. They are on another level, and now I've moved them into my top. So if RTJ plays against one of my favorite bands(Manchester Orchestra), whom I've seen a bunch of times: I'm going RTJ. Won't see them over Modest Mouse or Awolnation, seeing as they are my most anticipated acts that day, but other than those two- I'll be at RTJ! Fingers crossed for a LN, so I don't have to see Zedd.
Slyvan Esso- WOW. That's all I was left saying after seeing their set. Rarely have I seen a two piece act that sucks, these acts bring so much energy and charisma that just makes you feel the vibe they are putting forth. No surprise here, Slyvan Esso absolutely destroyed the Coachella stage. The female singer had so much character, she was confident in her vocals, her moves were so seductive, and she really knew how to set the tone from track to track. Her counterpart on the keyboard was awesome too, he lended a few vocals on "Coffee", and kept spinning the keyboard/laptop to keep the party coming strong. This is a must see, they were also already in my top 5 on an insanely stacked Friday, but priorities are high to not skip them by any means.
Post by Jeremy Jamm on Apr 14, 2015 9:03:26 GMT -5
Ugh thinking about this just makes me more nervous about Friday. There are like 16 acts that all things equal I'd like to see that day. There's about half that for me on Saturday and Sunday.
After watching a decent amount of sets, and highlighting ones specifically playing Firefly: this is my brief overview.
Glass animals- They only showed a partial set, but it was a nice taste. The lead singer had so much energy, and passion. His vocals aren't the best, they were very soft just like the record, but they are still doing heavy touring and will only get better. It was groovy and fun. Their cover of "Love Lockdown" was so creative and almost tribal haha. Can't wait for this set, they were already in my top 5, so this just solidified it.
Jungle- When I saw them on the lineup, I was like they killed it at Lolla last year, but I'll skip them in lieu of seeing some of these other awesome acts. Then I watched them on the Couchella feed. Woah! They seriously have upped their game, from their light production with the glowing Jungle sign. I was really feeling the groove when they played Lolla at 12:30 last year and me and a few others knew who they were well before Lolla. Watching them play in the evening was so intoxicating, I couldn't look away and was dancing while I was watching the feed on my IPhone. Their energy has even increased, and they seem so happy. Seeing that they play on Thurs at Firefly, unless it's Tycho: I'm seeing Jungle again. Even if it means missing the Kooks, whom I really want to see! Jungle are HOT right now, and a second dose is exactly what the Firefly Gods ordered.
Run the Jewels- I got a nice teaser of this act at Lolla last year, right before Chromeo on a side stage. They were highly entertaining. That was at like 3:30pm, but at Couchella they played around 7 I believe. They fed off the crowds energy, and their chemistry as far as rap duos go is unmatchable. They both can rap fluidly and project those lyrics like knives being thrown at a dart board. They are on another level, and now I've moved them into my top. So if RTJ plays against one of my favorite bands(Manchester Orchestra), whom I've seen a bunch of times: I'm going RTJ. Won't see them over Modest Mouse or Awolnation, seeing as they are my most anticipated acts that day, but other than those two- I'll be at RTJ! Fingers crossed for a LN, so I don't have to see Zedd.
Slyvan Esso- WOW. That's all I was left saying after seeing their set. Rarely have I seen a two piece act that sucks, these acts bring so much energy and charisma that just makes you feel the vibe they are putting forth. No surprise here, Slyvan Esso absolutely destroyed the Coachella stage. The female singer had so much character, she was confident in her vocals, her moves were so seductive, and she really knew how to set the tone from track to track. Her counterpart on the keyboard was awesome too, he lended a few vocals on "Coffee", and kept spinning the keyboard/laptop to keep the party coming strong. This is a must see, they were also already in my top 5 on an insanely stacked Friday, but priorities are high to not skip them by any means.
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Could not be more pumped for Jungle now. I'm excited for Glass Animals too, but I agree that his vocals didn't translate all too well from that Coachella set. Up close to the stage though, I'm sure it won't be an issue.
I am so worried RTJ will conflict with MM - in which it will probably be a game time decision for me, dependent on my mood at that point in time. I'd likely opt for MM honestly, even though I've already seen them - I just have a deeper, more long-standing love for them. I'm hoping they don't conflict though.
And Sylvan Esso is just fanfuckingtastic live. Saw them two weekends ago and did not stop moving and grooving for a single beat. Her voice is honey perfection, and her dance mooves are the cutest thing ever. I will be front and center for that show at FF
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I'm hoping that they'd put RTJ late night, after or before Zedd's set. That would be fucking awesome. That will never happen though.
I will be somewhat disappointed if they don't get LN. If they get a day spot then they will conflict with either Modest Mouse or Cage the Elephant.
I feel like it's a "duh" move. They got a lot of praise for their Coachella set, Bonnaroo has already scheduled them for LN...what else more do you need?
I'm hoping that they'd put RTJ late night, after or before Zedd's set. That would be fucking awesome. That will never happen though.
I will be somewhat disappointed if they don't get LN. If they get a day spot then they will conflict with either Modest Mouse or Cage the Elephant.
I feel like it's a "duh" move. They got a lot of praise for their Coachella set, Bonnaroo has already scheduled them for LN...what else more do you need?
Post by Jeremy Jamm on Apr 14, 2015 12:52:54 GMT -5
Just for the hell of it I switched a bunch of things around so RTJ would be late night just to see how it would look. I actually changed a lot, but that was the decisive move.