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I feel like this isn't one of those bands that'll move a lot of tickets on their own, but when people come down to decision time, they'll scan through and be like "Hey, I guess I might check out umphrey's if I'm there and they'll probably be solid" and add one to their list of might sees.
They're talented, but other than My Morning Jacket I can't think of another band that gets as consistently overrated by this board as Umphrey's McGee.
I'm not even a UM fan but they're objectively about 1000 times better than the likes of Getter and Borgore. They're a Bonnaroo favorite that will get a lot of veteran Rooers excited and they'll play all night long if Bonnaroo lets them. They seem like a perfect band to put in a clue to me.
Post by Roo'adelphia on Jan 3, 2017 10:22:50 GMT -5
UMs ability to go seamlessly from some jammy jam to some heavy shit and back again is why I like them. That and the fact that they switch up the setlist consistently so no one show is the same.
They're talented, but other than My Morning Jacket I can't think of another band that gets as consistently overrated by this board as Umphrey's McGee.
I'm not even a UM fan but they're objectively about 1000 times better than the likes of Getter and Borgore. They're a Bonnaroo favorite that will get a lot of veteran Rooers excited and they'll play all night long if Bonnaroo lets them. They seem like a perfect band to put in a clue to me.
This is exactly why they beat you and I over the head with shitty EDM. Makes predictable, if not undoubted, Umphreys 2017 look like a god send get.
With the previous clues, I get some of the criticism. But now it's just complaining for the sake of complaining.
Yeah, no way people are legitimately bored by a band that's played the festival numerous times before and play hundreds of shows a year. Those people are just being jerks for the sake of being jerks. Bonnaroo is back, baby!
People are so depressed about the first couple clues they're willing themselves into thinking this is some amazing booking and not a lazy ass rehash.
Yeah, no way people are legitimately bored by a band that's played the festival numerous times before and play hundreds of shows a year. Those people are just being jerks for the sake of being jerks. Bonnaroo is back, baby!
People are so depressed about the first couple clues they're willing themselves into thinking this is some amazing booking and not a lazy ass rehash.
Post by Dave Maynar on Jan 3, 2017 10:36:12 GMT -5
Before you get ahead of yourselves, guys, don't think this means in any way that they're not getting another daytime shit slot. Anyone is vulnerable to that.
Actually, how are they better than bad EDM at this point? At least those bands are fresh and haven't already played 8 times. I mean honestly then being able to play their instruments well doesn't negate their lack of relevancy at this point.
Is UM an inspiring choice? Probably not. Is UM a solid band to include on the undercard? Absolutely. And if the undercard turns out to be great (doubtful), UM is a solid filler. If the undercard sucks (likely), UM will be one of the few bright spots. Just look at a couple of the undercard jam style bands (that are not as well known as UM) that played last year on a shitty undercard: Papadosio and Lettuce both put on really good sets and were both well attended. UM would provide the same
I just think it's pretty hypocritical for people to complain about how much Bonnaroo has tanked on their booking with shitty EDM and trap, and a lot of people wanting Roo to go back to what worked for the first 13 years, then we get a band that has been a staple for those 13 years and the response is ugh.
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Actually, how are they better than bad EDM at this point? At least those bands are fresh and haven't already played 8 times. I mean honestly then being able to play their instruments well doesn't negate their lack of relevancy at this point.
Because something decent is always better than something horrific, no matter how many times you've had the decent experience. I'll eat Olive Garden 8 times in a row before eating from a dumpster.
I don't want Bonnaroo to go back in time, those early lineups were jammy garbage for the most part. I want Bonnaroo to be a relevant festival in 2017, simple. Other fests have no issue doing this, why can't Bonnaroo get with the program?
Actually, how are they better than bad EDM at this point? At least those bands are fresh and haven't already played 8 times. I mean honestly then being able to play their instruments well doesn't negate their lack of relevancy at this point.
Actually, how are they better than bad EDM at this point? At least those bands are fresh and haven't already played 8 times. I mean honestly then being able to play their instruments well doesn't negate their lack of relevancy at this point.
Because something decent is always better than something horrific, no matter how many times you've had the decent experience. I'll eat Olive Garden 8 times in a row before eating from a dumpster.
But I ain't gonna be excited about eating at Olive Garden when there's an actual nice place open across the street.
I don't want Bonnaroo to go back in time, those early lineups were jammy garbage for the most part. I want Bonnaroo to be a relevant festival in 2017, simple. Other fests have no issue doing this, why can't Bonnaroo get with the program?
I don't really see how throwing a bone to jam band fans is going back in time.
I don't want Bonnaroo to go back in time, those early lineups were jammy garbage for the most part. I want Bonnaroo to be a relevant festival in 2017, simple. Other fests have no issue doing this, why can't Bonnaroo get with the program?
I don't really see how throwing a bone to jam band fans is going back in time.
Because even in the jam world, there are newer more relevant bands to choose from
you guys are using pretty bad comparisons. here's a good one.
You dont choose what the buffet features, but when you see something you like in the buffet, you'll eat it if there's nothing better to stuff your face in. If you dont like it, you don't have to eat it.
also don't make the comparison that it's "old" food because that doesn't apply here.
Because something decent is always better than something horrific, no matter how many times you've had the decent experience. I'll eat Olive Garden 8 times in a row before eating from a dumpster.
But I ain't gonna be excited about eating at Olive Garden when there's an actual nice place open across the street.
What you guys are absolutely failing to see is that almost nobody in this entire thread is excited to eat at Olive Garden. The ONLY point myself and Ken Bone contested was that Umphreys is as bad as Getter and Borgore.
Overwhelming consensus among everyone on the board: It's boring, im not excited, but its at least a decent act and better than Nghtmare.
Few detractors: You guys aren't saying it in a mean enough way. They are as bad as Getter, oh wait no that was hyperbole. Wait no it wasn't. Wait yes I just am not that excited by an old act. Oh wait, that's PRECISELY what you have all been saying anyways.
you guys are using pretty bad comparisons. here's a good one.
You dont choose what the buffet features, but when you see something you like in the buffet, you'll eat it if there's nothing better to stuff your face in. If you dont like it, you don't have to eat it.
also don't make the comparison that it's "old" food because that doesn't apply here.
More people need to leave the damn buffet and go to an actual, good restaurant instead.
Actually, how are they better than bad EDM at this point? At least those bands are fresh and haven't already played 8 times. I mean honestly then being able to play their instruments well doesn't negate their lack of relevancy at this point.
This is an all-star post if I have ever seen one.
1. How are they better than bad EDM? Well they actually play instruments instead of hitting play on a laptop. Dancing around like a fool and throwing cake into the crowd.
2. Bands are fresh? I don't think anyone would consider Botgore or Getter fresh. They're all trash, which in my mind is the opposite of fresh.
3. Played 8 times before? I would rather see a band for the 10th time than see a shitty DJ press play.
4. Relevant? How is borgore or getter more relevant? Because the 19-yo Molly munchers love them shitty DJs makes them more relevant? If that is the case, I would much rather be a non-relevant jam band that has consistently toured and played for 15 years than a shitty "press-play Trap crap DJ of the month".
But I ain't gonna be excited about eating at Olive Garden when there's an actual nice place open across the street.
What you guys are absolutely failing to see is that almost nobody in this entire thread is excited to eat at Olive Garden. The ONLY point myself and Ken Bone contested was that Umphreys is as bad as Getter and Borgore.
Overwhelming consensus among everyone on the board: It's boring, im not excited, but its at least a decent act and better than Nghtmare.
Few detractors: You guys aren'y saying it in a mean enough way. They are as bad as Getter, oh wait no that was hyperbole. Wait no it wasn't. Wait yes I just am not that excited by an old act. Oh wait, that's PRECISELY what you have all been saying anyways.
I actually love all you can eat soup, salad, and breadsticks!