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I'd take The Voice contestants over some of the other performers we have on the lineup. Ditto a few Flora-Bama house bands. I'd love to see Jamell Richardson, Sturgill Simpson, and Dr John playing the pre-party.
ne215 - Reddit = bitch, whine, moan, hate, etc., about anything and everything. Seeing and being is believing. Hangout, until proven different, excellent value for me and about 35,000 other folks.
Krisplettuce - I believe the festival lineup came out 13 January last year. If I remember correctly, The Word was released before the rest of the pre-party. Anyone (probably everyone) have a better recollection of lineup and pre-party drops than I do?
Enjoyed the heck out of that LSU vs Texas Tech game last night.
Jeez this turds still bitching. Too funny he " doesn't want people to get fucked over like he did" makes me wonder what this idiot was doing When he was busted for whatever...
I really don't mind the top 6. Def. Prefer it over some other years.
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2015 - Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Beck, Skrillex, My Morning Jacket, Foster the People (don't like Foster and don't care about Zac Brown Band) = Not better than 2015
2014 - The Black Keys, The Killers, Outkast, Jack Johnson, Queens of the Stone Age, Pretty Lights (don't really care about Killers or Jack Johnson) but not better than 2014
2013 - Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Trey Anastasio Band, The Shins, Bassnectar = Not better than 2013
2012 - Dave Matthews Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, String Cheese Incident x 2, Wilco, Skrillex (6 should have been Lips Doing DSOM) = Not better than 2012
2011 - Paul Simon, Foo Fighters, Widespread Panic, The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, Flaming Lips = Not better than 2011
2010 - Trey Anastasio & TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ben Harper & Relentless, The Black Crowes, Allison Krause & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas = Not better than 2011
For sure I have missed more headliners at Hangout than any other fest. I usually go to an alternative show (e.g. STS9 over The Killers) or just back to a condo party if there is something I don't care about (e.g. Kings of Leon). But I don't see how the current Top 6, besides for popular relevance which is meaningless to me, rates ahead of any of the other years' Top 6s.
...Calvin...
He is an okay songwriter, and his shows are usually pretty good despite the overindulgence in pop. At Hangout, it would make for a decent Saturday Surf Stage closer. If it's on the main stage, that's pretty weak for this size festival - but it's a sign of what they are doing for 2016. I'd take a repeat Calvin set over a note or bar from a song by The Weeknd. I just don't find anything redeeming whatsoever. It's great for people who like pop R&B, younger teenagers and pop music fans. I don't fall into any of those categories and have no interest. I've tried several times to watch live footage, and it does nothing for me. Great for anyone else who listens to him I guess.
2012 Skrillybear was moved to a mid-day tent slot, I believe. Not sure if the DSOM set replaced his original spot or something else... can't remember. (or is this exactly what you meant?)
I kind of hate it. There are acts I've seen multiple times and will see again probably more times (Florence, Calvin, Run the Jewels, Portugal, Moon Taxi, Silversun, etc.). And there are lower card acts I'd be willing to check out. Otherwise, it's pretty lame. Consider: The Weeknd, Ellie Goulding, Panic at the Disco, Walk the Moon, The Chainsmokers, Fetty Wap, The Neighbourhood, etc. Those are more on the upper-mid lines which I think says it all. Yeah, they still have Vince Staples, Snails, Big Grams, etc. which I will go to if I go. But I'm fading on this lineup more and more. It pretty much sucks overall.
Hey now ... Walk the Moon doesn't deserve to be on that list. I've been following them for four years and though Shut Up + Dance has undeniably become annoying, they are insane performers. I've seen them six times, and it doesn't get old. Also, if you look at their entire body of material (I highly suggest looking back at older tracks such as "I Want! I Want!", "Blue Dress", "Drunk in the Woods" or "Fixin"), there's a lot of good stuff there. The pop appeal of one track from their new album doesn't discredit them as a whole. I will admit though, their fan base is becoming more and more plagued by fan girls which would make their shows unbearable if it weren't for the fact that their performances are stellar.
All that in mind, I'm still not really a fan of the lineup as a whole. Just felt the need to defend a band that I've long supported lol.
Ooook now, let's slow down a little bit turbo... They definitely have some catchy stuff and an energetic presence, but that (to me) does not equate to overall awesomeness. I think once you get past some of the pop, a lot of their songs end up super simple and, thus, uninspiring. Live show wise, super energetic, but the energy took away from the quality of the music, so...
Hey Randy. Happy New Years. Yeah, I was going off the poster for the year. Lips+Phantogram and other friends got Sunday Chevy Stage closer. I think you are right about Skrillex getting an afternoon or evening weekend tent slot in 2012. I can't remember what I went to at that point. If it was Saturday, we were probably at String Cheese. If it was Sunday, I think Steve Winwood might have been around that time. (?). I don't have a handy schedule at the moment. I had planned to see Skrillex at Bonnaroo if I was going (which I did and saw his 1:30-3am set at Roo which was the first time I remember seeing him.
Bonnaroo '15/'16/'17/'18/'19 - ACL '13/'14/'15/'17/'18 - Fun Fun Fun '14 - SXSW '13/'14/'15 - FPSF '16
2019 Shows: 4/30 - Vampire Weekend 6/28 - Father John Misty & Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit 9/6 - Cardi B w/ Teyana Taylor 9/28 - Vulfpeck w/ The Fearless Flyers
My New Year's Eve is going to be both fun and unsafe.
Haha. What are y'all doing tonight? I was thinking about watching college football playoffs/pelicans/college football playoffs or possibly visiting a couple of old friends in mid-city and Metairie if they are throwing parties. If not, I have an unopened bottle of Cabo Wabo and the 2015 limited edition Silver Patron. I don't drink tequila much, but it's NYE.
My friends are BAMA fans and throwing party so that'll work for me. I'm thinking safe as in not dead, in jail, or crashing into someone else. Maybe I should have said lucky.
Happy New Year Inforoo. Go Vols! Who are you looking forward to hearing and seeing the most in 2016? I'm hoping to catch The Doobies this year. Also Jason Isbell at Hangout.