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Worth a read to anyone who is immediately jumping to the conclusion that this is a good thing... Again, not saying that isn't. We'll have to wait and see.
All those bands are touring consistently in the US however, and EW&F played Wanee a few weeks ago. Not the same as Radiohead, or Metaliica, or Oysterhead that were truly unique to the US that year. It is not the same as having John Paul Jones as a artist in residence who just dropped by sets to crank out a few songs, really the originality that drew me first to Bonnaroo has been lacking for awhile now.
That's because when Bonnaroo first started it was a unique show for bands because festivals weren't as abundant as they are today. Now, playing a festival isn't unique anymore, it's just another show. That's not Roo's fault, that's just what it is now.
Agreed. Festivals are the new normal.
And Radiohead wasn't that special of a booking! They made it special by playing the show they played. But when they tour, they tour a lot. And as recently as 2013 you had the Preservation Hall Jazz Band playing in a parade, with Jack Johnson, in their own set with Jim James guesting and in the Superjam. Last year, Damon Albarn brought out numerous guests, even Elton John brought out Ben Folds. I don't know why I'm arguing this but Bonnaroo still features unique collaboration. The #vibes are still there if you look.
What new large festivals have come onto the scene since 2008? The difference was that Bonnaroo used to make an effort to stand out, now they seem to make one to fit in.
There hasn't. It's still the big three. Bonnaroo. Coachella. ACL.
Also Lolla, but I went to AllGood in 2008, and also Echo Project so it is not like there was a dearth of even mid range fests.
They tell us "Rock'n'roll is the devil's music." Well, let's say we know that rock is the devil's music, and we know that it is, for sure … At least he fuckin' jams! If it's a choice between eternal Hell and good tunes, and eternal Heaven and New Kids on the fuckin' Block … I'm gonna be surfin' on the lake of fire, rockin' out.
I don't want permanent bathrooms. I don't want "bigger" line ups.
I want dirt and a lot of walking and questionable portos.
At least I still have my small festivals.
I think anyone who went to Coachella can attest to the beauty of the permanent bathrooms. It sucks having nature call at night and you're stuck in the porta pottie hell of oblivion.
I have a clean bathroom at home. And I'm never stuck in one because I condition myself for festivals.
That's because when Bonnaroo first started it was a unique show for bands because festivals weren't as abundant as they are today. Now, playing a festival isn't unique anymore, it's just another show. That's not Roo's fault, that's just what it is now.
Agreed. Festivals are the new normal.
And Radiohead wasn't that special of a booking! They made it special by playing the show they played. But when they tour, they tour a lot. And as recently as 2013 you had the Preservation Hall Jazz Band playing in a parade, with Jack Johnson, in their own set with Jim James guesting and in the Superjam. Last year, Damon Albarn brought out numerous guests, even Elton John brought out Ben Folds. I don't know why I'm arguing this but Bonnaroo still features unique collaboration. The #vibes are still there if you look.
In 2006 the only show Radiohead played that year was Bonnaroo, it was pretty special.
They tell us "Rock'n'roll is the devil's music." Well, let's say we know that rock is the devil's music, and we know that it is, for sure … At least he fuckin' jams! If it's a choice between eternal Hell and good tunes, and eternal Heaven and New Kids on the fuckin' Block … I'm gonna be surfin' on the lake of fire, rockin' out.
That's because when Bonnaroo first started it was a unique show for bands because festivals weren't as abundant as they are today. Now, playing a festival isn't unique anymore, it's just another show. That's not Roo's fault, that's just what it is now.
What new large festivals have come onto the scene since 2008? The difference was that Bonnaroo used to make an effort to stand out, now they seem to make one to fit in.
I don't know, but the festival market had become flooded.
For just North America…I’m still scrolling.” She stops, pausing longer this time. “Let me see here. For just North America, we have a list of 847 different festivals.
And Radiohead wasn't that special of a booking! They made it special by playing the show they played. But when they tour, they tour a lot. And as recently as 2013 you had the Preservation Hall Jazz Band playing in a parade, with Jack Johnson, in their own set with Jim James guesting and in the Superjam. Last year, Damon Albarn brought out numerous guests, even Elton John brought out Ben Folds. I don't know why I'm arguing this but Bonnaroo still features unique collaboration. The #vibes are still there if you look.
In 2006 the only show Radiohead played that year was Bonnaroo, it was pretty special.
I don't want permanent bathrooms. I don't want "bigger" line ups.
I want dirt and a lot of walking and questionable portos.
At least I still have my small festivals.
Yeah, nothing is worth anything unless it's small and grimy and terrible. Give me crappy music and no facilities.
Give a grimey fest and the lineup from 2007 again and I will take that over portos you can eat off of, sidewalks, and screens with the 2015 lineup. I don't celebrate being dirty, but I clean off.
They tell us "Rock'n'roll is the devil's music." Well, let's say we know that rock is the devil's music, and we know that it is, for sure … At least he fuckin' jams! If it's a choice between eternal Hell and good tunes, and eternal Heaven and New Kids on the fuckin' Block … I'm gonna be surfin' on the lake of fire, rockin' out.
I think anyone who went to Coachella can attest to the beauty of the permanent bathrooms. It sucks having nature call at night and you're stuck in the porta pottie hell of oblivion.
I have a clean bathroom at home. And I'm never stuck in one because I condition myself for festivals.
So you wouldn't want a clean bathroom at a place where it's more difficult to be hygienic? Ok...I guess stepping in others' feces "adds" to the vibes.
Give a grimey fest and the lineup from 2007 again and I will take that over portos you can eat off of, sidewalks, and screens with the 2015 lineup. I don't celebrate being dirty, but I clean off.
I mean, that's all well and good, but my point is more that it's not one or the other. There's zero reason you can't put together an exciting, vital, nuanced lineup while still making a comfortable, engaging, engrossing infrastructure part of the overall experience.
And Radiohead wasn't that special of a booking! They made it special by playing the show they played. But when they tour, they tour a lot.
Eh, that's not really true. When they played Bonnaroo in 2006, it was one of only 16 U.S. dates. They don't really ever hit more than 20 shows in the U.S. on any given tour, so a festival stop by them is a pretty big deal.
Alright, I'm not saying their booking was in no way special. It just wasn't a one off show that couldn't ever happen at Bonnaroo as it stands today.
They came back and played a 25 song set in 2012 that maybe wasn't as well received because people like the King of Limbs less than the old stuff, but they still came back and gave a longer than standard performance because they like the festival. If anything, Jack White's extended set last year proves that the artist can still embrace the festival and do special things at Bonnaroo that can't be done in places with stricter curfew/performance rules.
Is there a list of "Live Nation Bands" anywhere? Like are they bands that Live Nation represents and books them for tours? I am a bit ignorant on this one so any info is appreciated.
And Radiohead wasn't that special of a booking! They made it special by playing the show they played. But when they tour, they tour a lot. And as recently as 2013 you had the Preservation Hall Jazz Band playing in a parade, with Jack Johnson, in their own set with Jim James guesting and in the Superjam. Last year, Damon Albarn brought out numerous guests, even Elton John brought out Ben Folds. I don't know why I'm arguing this but Bonnaroo still features unique collaboration. The #vibes are still there if you look.
In 2006 the only show Radiohead played that year was Bonnaroo, it was pretty special.
I saw them about a week later in San Diego, so I know that's not true.
Worth a read to anyone who is immediately jumping to the conclusion that this is a good thing... Again, not saying that isn't. We'll have to wait and see.
"He later clarified in an interview that while he was disappointed in LiveNation's support of the festival, "It wasn’t LiveNation that did this – House Of Blues did. House Of Blues is 100% responsible for the damage of Bamboozle."[1]"
1/30: Cold War Kids
2/6: Cherub
4/22: The Mountain Goats
5/25: Laura Jane Grace "Killing Me Loudly"
5/31: The Decemberists
6/11-6/14: BONNAROO 2015
6/28: Against Me!
6/30: Against Me!
