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What are some hip-hop acts people would like to see at Firefly...besides Run The Jewels. Snoop Dogg would be pretty cool. I've seen The Roots on a bunch of lineups as well. Would be cool to see them.
Good question. Hip-hop acts haven't really been discussed yet in this thread. As far as undercard acts, other than Run The Jewels and Snoop Dogg, I think J. Cole, The Roots, and Joey Bada$$ would be great additions and likely candidates. All three have released new albums within the last year, and I expect all three to be playing festivals this summer.
What are some hip-hop acts people would like to see at Firefly...besides Run The Jewels. Snoop Dogg would be pretty cool. I've seen The Roots on a bunch of lineups as well. Would be cool to see them.
I'd love to see the Ghostface x Raekwon combo at Firefly like Coachella. Other than them and the others mentioned I'd like to see Freddie Gibbs x Madlib, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, and Shabazz Palaces.
What are some hip-hop acts people would like to see at Firefly...besides Run The Jewels. Snoop Dogg would be pretty cool. I've seen The Roots on a bunch of lineups as well. Would be cool to see them.
I'd love to see the Ghostface x Raekwon combo at Firefly like Coachella. Other than them and the others mentioned I'd like to see Freddie Gibbs x Madlib, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, and Shabazz Palaces.
I'd also be in for Ghostface x Raekwon and The Roots. Any chance Nas could play?
I'd love to see the Ghostface x Raekwon combo at Firefly like Coachella. Other than them and the others mentioned I'd like to see Freddie Gibbs x Madlib, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, and Shabazz Palaces.
I'd also be in for Ghostface x Raekwon and The Roots. Any chance Nas could play?
He only has one US show announced right now so chances aren't likely.
What are some hip-hop acts people would like to see at Firefly...besides Run The Jewels. Snoop Dogg would be pretty cool. I've seen The Roots on a bunch of lineups as well. Would be cool to see them.
I'd love to see the Ghostface x Raekwon combo at Firefly like Coachella. Other than them and the others mentioned I'd like to see Freddie Gibbs x Madlib, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, and Shabazz Palaces.
I would love to see Gibbs x Madlib and Danny Brown although I wonder how they'd be received at FF
Launchpad is there anyway you can confirm or deny if Ben Howard, The Lone Bellow, Sleater-Kinney, Damien Rice, or Father John Misty are playing Firefly so I could sell my concert tickets for their shows and put it towards a FF ticket? It really help a broke college kid out and I'd love you forever.
I'd love to see the Ghostface x Raekwon combo at Firefly like Coachella. Other than them and the others mentioned I'd like to see Freddie Gibbs x Madlib, Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown, and Shabazz Palaces.
I would love to see Gibbs x Madlib and Danny Brown although I wonder how they'd be received at FF
I think Gibbs x Madlib would have a large crowd, but Danny Brown Im unsure.
I think everyone is naming way too many rap artists. Last year, there was only 4 or 5 rap artists at Firefly. They may add one or two more, but I can't see 2 big names like Wiz and Snoop Dogg being there. Maybe one of them, but not both of them.
I think everyone is naming way too many rap artists. Last year, there was only 4 or 5 rap artists at Firefly. They may add one or two more, but I can't see 2 big names like Wiz and Snoop Dogg being there. Maybe one of them, but not both of them.
I don't think anyone is suggesting that all these acts will be there. People were simply naming a bunch of acts who could realistically be there based on tour dates and album releases. I think you can expect at least 2-3 hip-hop/rap artists in the top 25, as well as a few more sprinkled in throughout the rest of the undercard.
What are the chances Firefly gets QOTSA, Incubus, Modest Mouse and Snoop as the second line.
Not especially likely. QOTSA toured heavily in 2013 and 2014, and they're supposedly working on a new album this year, so I don't expect them to be very active in 2015. Incubus has shows in Europe each of the three weekends preceding Firefly, and it remains to be seen if they will extend their European tour or return to the U.S. Modest Mouse is always a possibility (it seems like they play a couple of festivals every year), especially with the new album coming out. However, based on their festival history I get the impression that they rarely play the same festival twice, and three years might be too soon for them to return.
Any advice from anybody else who's traveled from way out there to come to Firefly? If the Macca rumors are true then I'm gonna do everything in my power to make it up north for this.
Any advice from anybody else who's traveled from way out there to come to Firefly? If the Macca rumors are true then I'm gonna do everything in my power to make it up north for this.
I went last year and drove with a couple friends from Chicago. We split the drive into 2 days on our way down (8 hours the first day, 6 the second) and then did the whole thing on the way back. That part kinda sucked haha, but had to because of work on Tuesday. It's not a quick drive, but it's do-able. With four people it helped split up the driving and listening to music to get hyped. Drove an SUV so we could fit all our stuff. My one recommendation would be to reserve a hotel room, if you want a good one, ahead of time if you are breaking up your drive. We didn't and ended up at this really gross place. Probably going again this year if McCartney is headlining. Where are you coming from?
Any advice from anybody else who's traveled from way out there to come to Firefly? If the Macca rumors are true then I'm gonna do everything in my power to make it up north for this.
I went last year and drove with a couple friends from Chicago. We split the drive into 2 days on our way down (8 hours the first day, 6 the second) and then did the whole thing on the way back. That part kinda sucked haha, but had to because of work on Tuesday. It's not a quick drive, but it's do-able. With four people it helped split up the driving and listening to music to get hyped. Drove an SUV so we could fit all our stuff. My one recommendation would be to reserve a hotel room, if you want a good one, ahead of time if you are breaking up your drive. We didn't and ended up at this really gross place. Probably going again this year if McCartney is headlining. Where are you coming from?
I'll be coming from Orlando, so it'd be about a 14 hour drive for me. I'd be going with one friend, which would definitely make things easier, and I'd probably save my hotel stop for the ride home since I'd be exhausted. I may just look into flying up there since I plan on going to Roo the weekend before as well.
The fact you are all driving for 10+ hours makes me realize who cares what the lineup is; a 3.5 hour drive from Virginia Beach is nothing and I am very thankful Firefly is so close! Thanks for that reminder, sincerely.
Post by asseenontv12 on Jan 23, 2015 8:10:49 GMT -5
It's very possible the February lineup announcement was a case of underpromising and over delivering to allow themselves some extra time to view other festival lineups and make last minute additions to polish things. As someone eager to see the lineup it's tough waiting it out, but ultimately I'm sure it improved the overall lineup. They're looking to put Firefly on the festival map, so hopefully this year's lineup with McCartney and company is their coming out party.
It's very possible the February lineup announcement was a case of underpromising and over delivering to allow themselves some extra time to view other festival lineups and make last minute additions to polish things. As someone eager to see the lineup it's tough waiting it out, but ultimately I'm sure it improved the overall lineup. They're looking to put Firefly on the festival map, so hopefully this year's lineup with McCartney and company is their coming out party.
This is not what's happening, at all. They did not wait around, see Coachella and Bonnaroo and Governor's Ball and Hangout and whatever and say "okay, now we need to add some acts."
The top line is impressive because of McCartney. The rest of the lineup, while solid, is not a departure from what we've seen from the other festivals that have announced recently.
It's very possible the February lineup announcement was a case of underpromising and over delivering to allow themselves some extra time to view other festival lineups and make last minute additions to polish things. As someone eager to see the lineup it's tough waiting it out, but ultimately I'm sure it improved the overall lineup. They're looking to put Firefly on the festival map, so hopefully this year's lineup with McCartney and company is their coming out party.
This is not what's happening, at all. They did not wait around, see Coachella and Bonnaroo and Governor's Ball and Hangout and whatever and say "okay, now we need to add some acts."
The top line is impressive because of McCartney. The rest of the lineup, while solid, is not a departure from what we've seen from the other festivals that have announced recently.
I agree 95% of the lineup was booked by the beginning of January and they likely had full access to the Coachella lineup. That's why I said they were polishing the lineup. I can guarantee they were waiting for the Gov. Ball lineup like everyone else because in the minds of the general public that's who they're trying to leap frog (pun definitely intended)
This is not what's happening, at all. They did not wait around, see Coachella and Bonnaroo and Governor's Ball and Hangout and whatever and say "okay, now we need to add some acts."
The top line is impressive because of McCartney. The rest of the lineup, while solid, is not a departure from what we've seen from the other festivals that have announced recently.
I agree 95% of the lineup was booked by the beginning of January and they likely had full access to the Coachella lineup. That's why I said they were polishing the lineup. I can guarantee they were waiting for the Gov. Ball lineup like everyone else because in the minds of the general public that's who they're trying to leap frog (pun definitely intended)
It's very possible the February lineup announcement was a case of underpromising and over delivering to allow themselves some extra time to view other festival lineups and make last minute additions to polish things. As someone eager to see the lineup it's tough waiting it out, but ultimately I'm sure it improved the overall lineup. They're looking to put Firefly on the festival map, so hopefully this year's lineup with McCartney and company is their coming out party.
This is not what's happening, at all. They did not wait around, see Coachella and Bonnaroo and Governor's Ball and Hangout and whatever and say "okay, now we need to add some acts."
The top line is impressive because of McCartney. The rest of the lineup, while solid, is not a departure from what we've seen from the other festivals that have announced recently.
Just out of curiosity, what do you think are the primary reasons for this year's festival lineups being relatively weak compared to recent years? I would speculate that the sheer number of festivals is driving up competition for artists, and in response these artists are being much more selective (and perhaps more financially demanding) with regards to which festivals they play. Like you suggested a while back, I also think these festival businesses realize that the rapid growth in the number of festivals is not sustainable, and they know they can raise costs while providing diminishings returns as long as the demand exists. It's probably only a matter of time until the festival bubble bursts, and it makes sense from a business perspective to cash in as much as possible in the short-term.
This is not what's happening, at all. They did not wait around, see Coachella and Bonnaroo and Governor's Ball and Hangout and whatever and say "okay, now we need to add some acts."
The top line is impressive because of McCartney. The rest of the lineup, while solid, is not a departure from what we've seen from the other festivals that have announced recently.
Just out of curiosity, what do you think are the primary reasons for this year's festival lineups being relatively weak compared to recent years? I would speculate that the sheer number of festivals is driving up competition for artists, and in response these artists are being much more selective (and perhaps more financially demanding) with regards to which festivals they play. Like you suggested a while back, I also think these festival businesses realize that the rapid growth in the number of festivals is not sustainable, and they know they can raise costs while providing diminishings returns as long as the demand exists. It's probably only a matter of time until the festival bubble bursts, and it makes sense from a business perspective to cash in as much as possible in the short-term.
The reason lineups are weak are due to changes in the way bands are touring, as well as the increase in the number of festivals. If you only have five festivals, they might share artists but it won't seem oversaturated. Meanwhile, if you have 20 festivals, and the same twenty acts seem to pop up at 2/3s of those fests, it gets stale. Conversely, bands are just working festival stops into their regular tour dates now - rather than just play LA, Chicago, NYC, Nashville dates, they're playing Coachella, Lolla, Governor's Ball and Bonnaroo.
They leapfrogged Governors Ball as soon as they signed Paul McCartney. They are very different festivals as well with a city festival vs a camping festival.
Sasquatch is announcing February 3rd and that's a Memorial Day weekend festival so the lineup isn't 'late'. I think we'll see Firefly's lineup that week as well which would coincide with the early February date they've stated.