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The person who created The Boogie Board (HOMF message board) is hoping this whole shithouse thread goes up in flames. Not that I don't welcome Hangout discussion on here (I enjoyed meeting each of you that I came across at Hangout) but I wonder why the discussion doesn't occur on The Boogie Board?
The last couple times I visited the Boogie Board...it was...like dead/OBE. It had been months since anyone posted. I'll go over and check it out. It just seemed like everyone navigated over here. If we want to make a group decision to move back...ok with me.
Just Googled "Hangout Boogie Board"...led me to Facebook page with last entry before festival. Anybody got the link to it?
I used to go over there as much as here but there stopped being any conversation. I've been here longer, have met numerous people from here at this or other fests and this board has a lot of die hard Hangout regulars, the conversation (while at times crazy) is most much frequent and good and I check out other festival threads here so it's just easier for me.
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
Passion for Bonnaroo? I felt numb (yeah I know, pretty much all 4 days anyway) leaving Bonnaroo Sunday evening. It just didn't capture my imagination this year, and consequently, I don't plan to be making a 3rd appearance absent a future schedule that potentially blows my mind. I got way more out of even Buku this year.as well as Bear Creek last fall which might have had 3000 people. Sure, I enjoyed a bunch of sets. But it seemed in my 2 year absence, it's become a bucket list party for a sizable percentage of the attendees. And the aggravations (I was in VIP) outweigh the benefits in my opinion. Ultimately, give me Waka any day over Bonnaroo. I'll be hitting that for the 3rd year in a row next summer because I actually want to go.
To be sure, many many people pour a lot of heart and soul as well as the proverbial blood sweat and tears into making it happen. It just left me sort of empty in 2015.
What he said. Bonaroo and Coachella and Glastonury seem to just be too big to interest me. To put it in perspective, I live in Austin and barely have a desire to go to ACL. With so many smaller, more intimate fests to go to, Id rather spend money on thise and support bands still trying to stay a float.
Completely fair points. Hangout is 45 minutes from my house in Pensacola (which is only 2:50 away already). That makes it hard to miss for me. Bonnaroo isn't that far 7ish hours), but it's an ordeal. I would say that if I had a similar time to my 2012 visit (only did ga for that year), I would probably be sold like I am on Wakarusa VIP. I'm gonna try one year at Electric Forest next year and then reevaluate everything for 2017. I'll always do Voodoo, Buku and Jazzfest since I live in nola. And I'll keep hitting Hangout if I keep having fun there. Waka maybe a 4th year, but otherwise there is a lot of shit out there to do/see before I get too old.
Post by chickinchickasaw on Aug 17, 2015 22:23:59 GMT -5
Wow. I'm loving the input you guys are posting. I'm limited in time and funds, so all of my "wishlist" weekends are being judged on the experience of people in this thread. I'm listening to anybody that can put up with the Hangout crap that I hate and still have a good time like I do. So far, next year, I'm definitely going to try and join up with Moten and his group at Peachfest, since it's within driving distance and well withing budget. I'm not a camper chick, but, according to him, it's well worth the climb and effort so it's become one of my "do before you die" trips.
i dont know over the last 2 years the mid to bottom of the hangout card seemed to grab enough up and coming, slightly rare acts. Off the top of my head some bands i cant recall seeing at many other fests (that arent mainstream/poppy/generic) like RDGLDGRN, Ozomatli, Young Fathers, Win Butler, Lonely Biscuits, Allen Stone, St. Lucia, Chancellor Warhol, Space Capone, Lupe and Kweli im not sure played any other fest or even toured.
Wow. I'm loving the input you guys are posting. I'm limited in time and funds, so all of my "wishlist" weekends are being judged on the experience of people in this thread. I'm listening to anybody that can put up with the Hangout crap that I hate and still have a good time like I do. So far, next year, I'm definitely going to try and join up with Moten and his group at Peachfest, since it's within driving distance and well withing budget. I'm not a camper chick, but, according to him, it's well worth the climb and effort so it's become one of my "do before you die" trips.
Peach Fest is drivable!? Don't you live near Gulf Shores? SOS would seem to be a much better option for you. I'm really hoping to pull off at least Sat./Sun. for Hulaween this year. I loved the Wanee I went to, but it's always the same weekend as 420 in Atlanta which is an easy uber away.
As for Bonnaroo, I honestly can't even come up with a dream lineup that would get me back there ('02,'07)...I wish they would do another event in the spring or fall on the farm.
good response. is that what the trolls do when they have nothing better to say? Come on no one is saying we get FFF type rare or random acts but compared to other fests that fit the same demo this one has among the most variety. (this year added the most popish/mtv type acts since ive gone though)
What he said. Bonaroo and Coachella and Glastonury seem to just be too big to interest me. To put it in perspective, I live in Austin and barely have a desire to go to ACL. With so many smaller, more intimate fests to go to, Id rather spend money on thise and support bands still trying to stay a float.
I get this sentiment, but it's not as if Hangout is FFF or FYF or something, where they highlight a lot of bands on the come up. Hangout basically takes the most mainstream-friendly/pop/mild acts from all the big fests, while avoiding the smaller, rarer, more esoteric acts that make those fests worthwhile.
I don't disagree with you on a lack of eclecticism It's mostly standard though they will occasionally bring in something random such as Bloody Beetroots (who do play other fests occasionally, but that was a good show in 14) or Moon Taxi doing People of the Sun. The lineups might be sort of safe, but it's close to home and an easy trip for us. It's fun enough if you go in knowing what it is - a mid-major festival that caters to a beach oriented crowd.
good response. is that what the trolls do when they have nothing better to say? Come on no one is saying we get FFF type rare or random acts but compared to other fests that fit the same demo this one has among the most variety. (this year added the most popish/mtv type acts since ive gone though)
You listed acts that aren't booked at more fests because nobody cares about them, acts that have been booked at lots of fests, and Lupe. What am I supposed to say to that?
And what fests that "fit the same demo" are you comparing the Hangout to? Are you seriously claiming that the Hangout has more variety than Bonnaroo, Coachella, ACL, Outside Lands, etc.?
no im not comparing to the bigger fests. Although its surely right there with OL who was filled with just as much if not more fest fillers acts this year. Its easy for you to spin it and just say well no one cares about such and such acts thats why you dont seem them elsewhere but in reality you can say that about similar acts at any fests. Just bcuz Roo or coachella books a small, rare act doesnt mean they are good. Also i said HO brings in enough random or rare acts to appease people like most of us on here so we can avoid the Elle King and Halseys of the card.
I get this sentiment, but it's not as if Hangout is FFF or FYF or something, where they highlight a lot of bands on the come up. Hangout basically takes the most mainstream-friendly/pop/mild acts from all the big fests, while avoiding the smaller, rarer, more esoteric acts that make those fests worthwhile.
I don't disagree with you on a lack of eclecticism It's mostly standard though they will occasionally bring in something random such as Bloody Beetroots (who do play other fests occasionally, but that was a good show in 14) or Moon Taxi doing People of the Sun. The lineups might be sort of safe, but it's close to home and an easy trip for us. It's fun enough if you go in knowing what it is - a mid-major festival that caters to a beach oriented crowd.
how could i forget the Beetroots that was an awesome set, add in Reignwolf too (had to miss him though)
i actually caught the My Neck My Back cover by Ellie King (i think it was her) and it def looked a good time in the crowd but not the kind of music I really like. I did go see The Lone Bellow though and enjoyed it more then i thought i would.
IMO - Hangout is a mini Bonnaroo. Year after year they share over 30% of their lineups. I am with ChickinChickasaw and wanting to get to more festivals, but got some responsibilities that make it hard to get away. I have made the 2nd or 3rd week in May my annual week-long get-a-way for years. Just got lucky and they decided to have this Hangout Festival beside the condo I rented. I can complain about anything, but Hangout has been wonderful no matter what the downsides. I discovered Amos Lee, Jason Isbell, OCMS, Delta Rae, and a whole lot of other good bands their. I play music and enjoy finding new performers who play stuff I can learn to play and sing fairly well.
And this year, Inforoo got a lot of people together who didn't know each other for something good and fun and it was the best festival yet. I am finding the best festivals are the ones I share with people I enjoy hanging out with. I've been to Bonnaroo, Hangout, Champagne Jam in Atlanta in the 70s and a boat load of events and since I can only get to one, Hangout it is. Besides...sandy beaches, great seafood, and other Gulf Coast unique benefits are a great change from Middle Tennessee.
What he said. Bonaroo and Coachella and Glastonury seem to just be too big to interest me. To put it in perspective, I live in Austin and barely have a desire to go to ACL. With so many smaller, more intimate fests to go to, Id rather spend money on thise and support bands still trying to stay a float.
I get this sentiment, but it's not as if Hangout is FFF or FYF or something, where they highlight a lot of bands on the come up. Hangout basically takes the most mainstream-friendly/pop/mild acts from all the big fests, while avoiding the smaller, rarer, more esoteric acts that make those fests worthwhile.
Aren't FYF, FFF, Glass/Bon/Coach all at least 3x times the size of HOF? Of course they can highlight the shit out of tons of up and coming musicians simply because they have the space and capital to do so. That just comes with the territory. Essentially, for me it comes down to vibe and the music. ACL has tons of mega bands and coming bands , local bands and oddities (Billy Idol, WOOO), but the vibe is over-crowded, hot as fuck, and always crap shoot to get to. I've done it for three years. Luckily, Austin has like 10 other music festivals to go to all year long, so I am spoiled. If ACL was the only local festival, I would certainly be going. Given the options of SXSW, FFF, Euphoria, Psych, Utopia, Art Outside, Float, I feel I can pass on that ship (although I may go Friday II).
HOF certainly has the luxury of being the only active on-the-beach festival. Still, I really loved the line-up. It hit many genres, up and down the from super pop acts to up and coming. Hip hop could have used some help this year, although it actually had two big stars (Talib/Lupe who got shafted), a reggae/hip hop mix (Dirty Heads), up and coming (Joey Bada$$) and very unknown and new (Young Fathers), along with, fuck it, BECK. Country had its big name in ZBB and a much more underground but heralded group (Drive By Truckers). Rock had Foos, J Roddy, Frank Turner. EDM had a ton of names. I guess I really don't know what your beef is wit HOF other than you never seem to like the line-up. It certainly is not a bad line up at all. I'd also like to give props to HoF for booking a ton of female artists. Let's see Florence headline next year.
Speaking of which, are there any big name female EDM DJs/Composers?
Side note: It would actually be really interesting to know what each festival pays out, tier by tier. I read somewhere that SXSW pays out $150 to each of their 2000+ booked bands, but that's SXSW. For bands like Rubblebucket or Cruisr to even play at HOF for a few hundred bucks is chump change compared to the exposure of playing at a major music fest. (Also debatable if that's worth it if only 100 people show up to your 1130AM set).
I can see Disclosure, Sam Smith and Lourde touring together next spring and fitting the Hangout vibe. Maybe Chevy stage closer in there somewhere. Not a huge fan, but would sell tickets and attract a lot of sorority gals and ladies weekend at the beach.
Cmack-that is pretty much how I see it. Since they wear helmets...Daft Punk might be females. Anybody seen them with their helmets off? Have they ever played Hangout? I could see them closing the Chevy stage and bringing a great light show and special guest. I saw Stevie wonder play with them. The gal who used to play drums for Prince has done some DJ work. I'd like to see Prince close main Stage one night. Major dance party.
edit: Florence and the Machine, Pharrel Williams, and Disclosure working together in England for Apple this fall. I can definitely see them at Hangout.
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I get this sentiment, but it's not as if Hangout is FFF or FYF or something, where they highlight a lot of bands on the come up. Hangout basically takes the most mainstream-friendly/pop/mild acts from all the big fests, while avoiding the smaller, rarer, more esoteric acts that make those fests worthwhile.
Aren't FYF, FFF, Glass/Bon/Coach all at least 3x times the size of HOF? Of course they can highlight the shit out of tons of up and coming musicians simply because they have the space and capital to do so. That just comes with the territory. Essentially, for me it comes down to vibe and the music. ACL has tons of mega bands and coming bands , local bands and oddities (Billy Idol, WOOO), but the vibe is over-crowded, hot as fuck, and always crap shoot to get to. I've done it for three years. Luckily, Austin has like 10 other music festivals to go to all year long, so I am spoiled. If ACL was the only local festival, I would certainly be going. Given the options of SXSW, FFF, Euphoria, Psych, Utopia, Art Outside, Float, I feel I can pass on that ship (although I may go Friday II).
HOF certainly has the luxury of being the only active on-the-beach festival. Still, I really loved the line-up. It hit many genres, up and down the from super pop acts to up and coming. Hip hop could have used some help this year, although it actually had two big stars (Talib/Lupe who got shafted), a reggae/hip hop mix (Dirty Heads), up and coming (Joey Bada$$) and very unknown and new (Young Fathers), along with, fuck it, BECK. Country had its big name in ZBB and a much more underground but heralded group (Drive By Truckers). Rock had Foos, J Roddy, Frank Turner. EDM had a ton of names. I guess I really don't know what your beef is wit HOF other than you never seem to like the line-up. It certainly is not a bad line up at all. I'd also like to give props to HoF for booking a ton of female artists. Let's see Florence headline next year.
Speaking of which, are there any big name female EDM DJs/Composers?
Side note: It would actually be really interesting to know what each festival pays out, tier by tier. I read somewhere that SXSW pays out $150 to each of their 2000+ booked bands, but that's SXSW. For bands like Rubblebucket or Cruisr to even play at HOF for a few hundred bucks is chump change compared to the exposure of playing at a major music fest. (Also debatable if that's worth it if only 100 people show up to your 1130AM set).
that rubblebucket set went HAM & EGGS! i love those early morning sets that no one but me and 30 others are at. Hangout nabbed MOdest Mouse and Keys last year before their big album releases. mArley was a nice get this year as well. Lupe would have been epic had that gone down. fucking JACK U saved the day.
I can see Disclosure, Sam Smith and Lourde touring together next spring and fitting the Hangout vibe. Maybe Chevy stage closer in there somewhere. Not a huge fan, but would sell tickets and attract a lot of sorority gals and ladies weekend at the beach.
idk why but i have this feeling HOF/GV gives us Frank Ocean for 2016.
I get this sentiment, but it's not as if Hangout is FFF or FYF or something, where they highlight a lot of bands on the come up. Hangout basically takes the most mainstream-friendly/pop/mild acts from all the big fests, while avoiding the smaller, rarer, more esoteric acts that make those fests worthwhile.
Aren't FYF, FFF, Glass/Bon/Coach all at least 3x times the size of HOF?
Cmack-that is pretty much how I see it. Since they wear helmets...Daft Punk might be females. Anybody seen them with their helmets off? Have they ever played Hangout? I could see them closing the Chevy stage and bringing a great light show and special guest. I saw Stevie wonder play with them. The gal who used to play drums for Prince has done some DJ work. I'd like to see Prince close main Stage one night. Major dance party.
edit: Florence and the Machine, Pharrel Williams, and Disclosure working together in England for Apple this fall. I can definitely see them at Hangout.
I can see Disclosure, Sam Smith and Lourde touring together next spring and fitting the Hangout vibe. Maybe Chevy stage closer in there somewhere. Not a huge fan, but would sell tickets and attract a lot of sorority gals and ladies weekend at the beach.
idk why but i have this feeling HOF/GV gives us Frank Ocean for 2016.
If they did that, I would hope they would put some meat and potatoes on to balance. Need to Breathe, Shinedown, Buckcherry, or Guns n Roses would be a good shift of gears and then get Keith Urban for Friday night. I'm sticking with somebody like CSNY or Santana for Saturday night closer.
this new group Van Ghost is looking pretty interesting. Headed by Jennifer and Natalie from TAB with an all star lineup backing em up. their first single Follow Me came out two weeks ago and it pretty good, bonus with Dominic from Big G on the track. soundcloud.com/vanghost/follow-me
idk why but i have this feeling HOF/GV gives us Frank Ocean for 2016.
If they did that, I would hope they would put some meat and potatoes on to balance. Need to Breathe, Shinedown, Buckcherry, or Guns n Roses would be a good shift of gears and then get Keith Urban for Friday night. I'm sticking with somebody like CSNY or Santana for Saturday night closer.