Bonnaroo 2021 Lineup Discussion Thread

Ayyy friendly reminder, band-a-day starts next week and we've only scratched the surface with signups. If I don't get a BIBLICAL flood of interest in the next couple days, Imma start @ing you folks! I've seen a lot of strong opinions in this thread alone so I know the passion is out there! Do not question my resolve.

In other news, I don't think the Grammys have boosted Lizzo's cred as much as some people were hoping. But honestly, Idk how much a couple more awards would have actually done and I'm sure after one more album, she'll be more that suited for that HL spot.

Speaking of grammy winners, I was pretty surprised to see VW win best alt album with all that competition. I'm still holding on hope that they get put on the What stage this year. It seems unlikely that they would stick Lana on Which, but there is precedence for having 1, 2, and 3 in a row on What (2014 with Arctic Monkeys -> Avett Bros -> Elton)

May

Also after the Grammy's... it looks mad foolish that they don't have Tyler on the lineup -- unless they are trying to book him at a higher spot next year.

fest in Europe the weekend of roo

This is his third time playing Buku. This is the first time I’ve kind of been wanting to see him since OFWGKTA at Voodoo 2011. Last couple of times he played Buku he was in troll and comedy mode. On the main stage I expect a show. Maybe he will flip me and the crowd off again and I can return the favor. But I’d rather he just go at it.

yes, on friday and saturday the silent disco will likely be running during the headliners. if the schedule i'm looking at is correct, last year Mersiv was during Gambino and AC Slater during Post Malone. I think I tried to go to AC Slater but it was packed.

Except that everyone else is getting RATM.

At least we got Tool though, usually when roo doesn't get the #1 (every year tbh) act, we end up with a 3rd tier replacement

Agreed, Tool and our undercard is better than Cold War Kids, Cage, Chvrches etc. 

As long as Rage plays some non-festival gigs somewhat near me, not at all an issue for me that they're not at Roo

I wonder how much Rage is costing. I have no clue what is a lot now but 2-3 Mill?

Roo is definitely leagues better than Firefly and Boston Calling ($399 + fees starting price?!) this year imo. But damn, it hurts seeing them both get Rage.

I know Rage definitely costs more than Tool, but do we think they cost THAT much more to the point it would significantly affect the undercard, or did Roo just think it would be better to have a unique booking this year with Tool?

Holy shit that Sunday is stacked. Kendrick, Bon Iver, Brockhampton, Of Monster and Men, Polo and Pan, Chalie XCX, Orville Peck, Girl in Red, Julia Jacklin would be must sees for me.

I'm fine with seeing Tool at Bonaroo.  I'll see them this Saturday too.  Their shows are always great.  However, I think you painted a broad brush there. The entirety of the lineups overall may not be as appealing, but calling the rest of their lineups "trash" is pretty wrong.  There's  shit I don't like on both that got released today, but there's good shit there too.

I love Rage but would much rather see them play something like Riot Fest over Roo. I’m glad we got Tool instead. I will be hopped up on goofballs during their set while they melt my face.