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Post by Zen Arcade on Aug 15, 2015 10:15:43 GMT -5
Pearl Jam | Kanye West | Muse | The Weeknd Bassnectar | Tame Impala | The National | The War on Drugs Chris Cornell | STS9 | Zedd | St. Vincent Cage the Elephant | Tweedy | Dillion Francis
Eminent is considered one, if not the, top rappers in terms of lyrics and income by many including his peers. He has also had a lot of issues with the law and drugs. Elton John has been his mentor and from what I've read been a solid influence on helping him to get over drugs and other issues. There are hundreds of articles, facts and stats on the connection between violence and rappers. "Stan" is rated one of the top ten songs written promoting violence to women.
Again, I got nothing personal against Eminem and respect his success, but a lot of really good performers that would seem to fit the beach vibe and not stir up Gulf Shores folks more than they already are. Want to see Eminem...go vacation in Detroit. BTW...I like Travis T-R-O-U-B-L-E Tritt. Man that word is a pain to create on an iPad keyboard.
Umphrey's put on a sick show last night amidst a thunderstorm for their entire second set. Great time. Best part is they announced they're heading back to Milwaukee for the Halloween mashup shows. All is good.
Umphrey's put on a sick show last night amidst a thunderstorm for their entire second set. Great time. Best part is they announced they're heading back to Milwaukee for the Halloween mashup shows. All is good.
Umphrey's put on a sick show last night amidst a thunderstorm for their entire second set. Great time. Best part is they announced they're heading back to Milwaukee for the Halloween mashup shows. All is good.
That sounds badass. Id love to see more Umph.
One of my son's favorites and I would LOVE to see them on the bill again. I know some people would appreciate mostly seeing acts that haven't been seen on the beach yet but I still think there are some that just fit the venue so well they should be expected to return on a regular basis. Umphreys is one. Franti is another and I'm dying to get him back.
Feel like this is getting kinda repetitive. Some want Dr Dre, Kanye, Ludacris and acts that I hope stay in the boom boom tent...but, I would like them to perform cause I like the folks who want to see them. Then there are the Sam Smith fans. Then the Alternative fans and my weeds days are pretty much gone so alt just doesn't play the same on these brain cells, and then there are folks like me, over 50, who want some newer acts like Tedeschi-Trucks that play blues, jazz, jam and smooth grooves or classic rockers from Elton to Arrowsmith (LOL). HOF has done a pretty good job of lining up something for all of us. I would hate to see someone who is just an in your face, egotistical, f this and n that kind of player as a Headliner. In the tent...ok. Agree with most that Coldplay, Muse, Arcade Fire, RHCP (although I would like someone new) would be great on Friday or Saturday night. I would love to see a Fleetwood Mac/Santana/Rod Stewart/John Mellecamp or even Springsteen classic rock group get some HOMF-GV love, big bucks and close the 2016 HOMF down. I hope GV is reading this blog because I believe this is a successful formula. As far as undercard, again a little of everything from OCMS, to Sturgill Simpson, the Superhumanoids, or Little Kitty Loving Pigmies.
Yes and no. Enjoyed crowd and first couple songs. By Sunday night my legs were giving out and crowd didn't really permit sitting in the sand without getting stepped on. The songs I had not heard before were garbled so it was like thump, thump, thump. Listened to last couple songs in condo pool where sound quality was marginal. Friends who stayed for most of the show loved it. Not bad, but not one of my favorite Sunday night closers.
I believe Santana, Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Springsteen, Mellencamp, and many more good available groups would be new #1 closers for me.
Post by chickinchickasaw on Aug 16, 2015 19:08:16 GMT -5
I have another legendary act that I'd like to throw out there that I've never seen in concert that's touring this year. I would LOVE to see Crosby, Still and Nash (and Young, YESYESYES) on the beach. When Alex got married, we danced to "Teach Your Children Well" as the mother/son song. I would DIE to see that/do that again at Hangout.
Just got home from Peach Fest. It was a long, fun weekend. It is consistently one of my favorite fests. On the down side, I had to camp way up the mountain because of a ticket issue. My legs are jello after this weekend. I almost collapsed out of the car when I got home. It was also by far the most crowded year yet. Seemed to be oversold. Finally, it seems since a bunch of the Bisco crowd was turned on to the venue the week before, there was a little too much molly and K and over drunkenness as compared to previous years. A 30 year old woman died in her tent about 50 feet away from me last night and saw some out there younger folks. Overall still a VERY laid back fest with a water park, zip line, fun venue and great lineup. Also one of the cheapest fests around. On to the Saturday/Sunday band reviews:
Saturday:
Otiel Burbridge and Roosevelt Collier: One of my favorite sets from the weekend. The former Allmans and current Dead & Company bass player and his band put on a show. Lots of fun covers, funk, dancing, Aretha Franklin, The Weight. Probably not Hangout material but if you get a chance to catch them at a fest, go for it. Alfreda Gerald was their singer and she was amazing.
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers: Play a normal Bruce set. More of his soft rock stuff that jammy stuff. Bruce always has fun and puts on a show, Could go over on the beach. Says they have a new album coming out . Also said he is developing a musical about antidepressants and played one of the songs from it which was fun. Thought that was kind of interesting.
Willie Nelson: Always liked Willie. Figured it would be a good set. He blew me away. 82 years old and didn't even pause between songs. Played to the crowd and pretty much all hits. It was memorizing. I'd see Willie anywhere now but not sure he gets past that whole town counsel thing haha.
Billy and the Kids with Bob Weir: One of my new favorite Dead off shoot bands. Bobby played all over and that year off really made his voice and stamina stronger. Not a Hangout band but had to write it up because it was a top 3 set for me.
Sunday:
Keller Williams Grateful Gospel: Fun set. Not Hangout at all. Bob Weir came out for the last two songs. Good Deadhead stuff in a gospel band format.
Bob Weir with Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Pres Hall always brings it and Bobby did some not normal stuff. Very fun set.
I was so dead from the weekend I left before Santana. I will be kicking myself later but needed a shower, a nap and to see the family. Probably wouldn't have made a four hour drive home if I hadn't. Just have to catch Carlos next time around.
Not a lot of Hangout related stuff but figured I would finish off the review. $99 (presale) plus like 30 for camping is a hell of a deal and they always put out a great lineup. Even with the issues, I was in my happy place all weekend.
Also saw: Dumpstapunk for a walk by as I had already seen them twice this year, Rusted Root, Butch Trucks and Friends from the wave pool, Old Crow Medicine Show (great)
1/17 Spafford 2/7 Greensky Bluegrass 3/17 Cool Cool Cool 3/28 Ekoostik Hookah 7/10 Jason Mraz 7/11 Chris Stapleton 7/12 Red Hot Chili Peppers 7/13 Buffalo Ska Fest
Eminent is considered one, if not the, top rappers in terms of lyrics and income by many including his peers. He has also had a lot of issues with the law and drugs. Elton John has been his mentor and from what I've read been a solid influence on helping him to get over drugs and other issues. There are hundreds of articles, facts and stats on the connection between violence and rappers. "Stan" is rated one of the top ten songs written promoting violence to women.
Again, I got nothing personal against Eminem and respect his success, but a lot of really good performers that would seem to fit the beach vibe and not stir up Gulf Shores folks more than they already are. Want to see Eminem...go vacation in Detroit. BTW...I like Travis T-R-O-U-B-L-E Tritt. Man that word is a pain to create on an iPad keyboard.
Moten33...I would love to see Carlos and crew on the beach. Ditto "Otiel Burbridge and Roosevelt Collier: One of my favorite sets from the weekend." You said some of the acts were not for Hangout, but I would probably enjoy seeing them if you did. Definitely can relate to the dead legs and getting worn out by the last day of a festival.
Post by CheesedickOrDie76 on Aug 17, 2015 9:23:36 GMT -5
If we're talking about headliners phoning it in, it definitely goes: 1)Stevie Wonder 2)RHCP 3)Dave Matthews Band. I'd like to say all three phoned in were better than each WSP iteration and the other 2010 headliners.
Were we at the same set? Dave phoned it in. It was horrible! Worst Hangout headliner ever... that includes Zac Brown band.
Like I said...by Sunday, I am usually waaaaay back and worn out. I listen to a lot of DMB so I enjoyed hearing the band live for the first time. I remember he said something about his voice being messed up or something like that. I spent the last half of his set in the IWE pool with some friends. Sounded pretty good to me (wink).
If we're talking about headliners phoning it in, it definitely goes: 1)Stevie Wonder 2)RHCP 3)Dave Matthews Band. I'd like to say all three phoned in were better than each WSP iteration and the other 2010 headliners.
We are blessed on this site with folks who know who "phones it in" and who does not. I bet Stevie, Dave, Chillis all got together back stage and said...Hey...let's phone this one it. LMAO!
Stevie's performance would have been one of my favorites if he had not gone on this "God hates Alabama, guns, what you did to my mother", and on and on and on political statement. Half the folks around me, and yes we were about half way to the ferris wheel, bailed when the political tyrade started. Still some great dance tunes before and after the politics.
Everyone who went to RHCP with us thought they were fantastic. Maybe you didn't do enough drugs and alcohol or you do to much.
DMB definitely had a vocal issue, but his band was awesome. Ditto ZBB's band. Again...glad to have you on Team Beach Bob giving us the benefit of your obvious musical wisdom.
Honored to be part of the Hangout 2016 team and Inforoo title. I am sure that will last about a day and a half....LOL. Trying to keep it real and positive, but man...some of the trolls on here are full of spit and vinegar and know everything about everything. I do not...period. But, sure do like to have a good time, with good friends, listening to good music or drinking beer til it sounds like good music. Can't remember if it is Zaj or Zen controlling the title..I got your first drink next Hangout.