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Alright I've got a new way to approach a top 10 most anticipated list.
Nick Wright has a segment on FS1 called "Title Pie" in which he uses a pie chart to assign percentages to the likelihood of each team winning the NBA Title. So even if Team A is a better team than Team B, Team B could have an easier path or a particular variable that gives them a higher percentage chance to win the whole thing. Its about winning the whole thing, not who's mostly likely to get there or even win in the next round.
Let's think about Title Pie but for the Set of the Weekend. Which acts on the lineup have an actual shot to be your #1 set of the weekend? Not number 2. Number 2 means nothing here. Which could possibly do it? And what are their percentages of likeliness in your mind?
As an example, I am currently more excited for Armand Hammer than I am for Mdou Moctar. I loved Armand Hammers last album, listen to them more often and know for a fact that I always will listen to them more often. However, I know there is a 0% chance that Armand Hammer ends up as the best show of the weekend. Given their time of day, lack of variability to their typical show, known to be lower energy. There is no chance. However, Angelique Kidjo ended up being my number 1 show of 2017. I could give Mdou Moctar a couple percentage points. What if they end up with a 3/4 full tent and everyone is dancing hard the whole time. What if that ends up being the best guitar work and overall musical display of the weekend and the whole thing is just an absolute blast cover to cover? I can't completely rule it out. I also know I'll enjoy Armand Hammer and for all I know ill be very bored by Mdou. But that doesn't matter here. It's only about the ceiling.
There are acts that I'm more excited for, but I know they don't have the ceiling of number 1 overall is what I'm saying.
So here's my breakdown as of now, and I'd be curious to see others... with maybe an explanation of how the set gets there.
Jortles Title Pie: Roo Edition
1. Parcels - 20%: Now that they gave them 1.5 hours, Parcels has a great shot. It makes them more likely to break into their dancey jams from Live Vol 2. They are one of the tightest bands I've ever seen. It will be a huge dance party at a perfect time. Importantly its a dance party with many anticipated songs throughout the setlist unlike a jam band, which matters to me. The percentage is a little held back because Idles will be in the back of my head and that fucks with me sometimes.
2. The Mars Volta - 17%: Set up as perfectly as Parcels to take the crown. Good set length. Late night. My understanding is they crush live. I see the number one spot coming to "how big of a dance party was Parcels" vs "how blown the fuck back was I by TMV."
3. Four Tet - 14%: I think it needs to be overcast for this to happen. But idk... 1.5 hours. All the homies will be there. I always pictured seeing Four Tet for the first time in the dark. So I just imagine there will be a little something to be desired to where I won't be able to call it #1. But again thats a long set for Roo. It will also probably feel pretty fashionable to list this as your #1 if it's really great.
4. Fred Again - 12%: Being the potential last show I ever see at Roo. With all the friends in the What field one last time. Fred making emotional music. I also find myself wanting to turn on fred bangers more than most of the other stuff on this lineup.
5. Pretty Lights Sunrise - 10%: While I think it's more likely that this doesn't end up in my Top 10 at all, I have to save significant room for the chance that PL sells me during a huge sunrise spot and it becomes the defining moment of Bonnaroo 2024.
6. Roisin Murphy - 9%: Late night thursday when we have the most energy. Seems very plausible that she'll have the best stage show of the weekend. A rare bonnaroo booking.
7. Geese - 6%: This could be the perfect rowdy Thursday set with big moments in quite a few songs. Maybe the band Im most excited for based on their music I just have them a little lower because I for some reason find it hard to imagine they will be better than TMV live, ultimately. Even though I prefer Geese's music. Only an hour long set too for a band where I think an extra 30 would instantly put them in title contention.
8. BigXThaPlug - 6%: I'm not even planning on seeing BigX all the way through because of Geese... unless... If this show is turning into one of those all-time Roo thursday party shows and it's seeming like a breakout career moment for BigX... then I might have to make the decision to stay in the thick of it. And I will be up front. It will be dark out.
9. Dombrance - 3%: I'm loving this guy. 2 hour set in the dark. Where in the Woods. If I thought there was a chance that there will be more than 30 humans in the woods for this set, it would be higher. If I knew there would be 500 ppl there, I think this would have a major shot for me. Hard for me to picture this being better than Four Tet, but being during the dark, for an extra half hour... If suns blazing at Four Tet I could see this easily being my favorite electronic set of the weekend.
10. Mdou Moctar - 3%: explained above.
At this point in time, I don't believe any other artist has a single % chance of being my number one set of the weekend. I didn't mean for this to perfectly land at 10.Maybe if they randomly gave Brittany Howard a 1.5 hour late night set. Or if Idles didn't conflict with Parcels.
I think last year MMJ would have had like an 85% kind of figure on this, but this year is a lot more up for grabs... meaning I'm not THAT excited about anything that is also overwhelmingly set up better than all the other acts.
A 9%er hits! Did anyone fail by not including their number 1?
1. Not Yet On My Radar - 20%: In 2022 I left Black Tiger Sex Machine because they were having some sound issues. I stumbled into That Tent during Tobe Nwigwe, who had not even been on my anticipated list. Holy. Shit. One of the best shows I've ever seen and probably tied... maybe barely beating Tool as my best show of that Roo. Tobe > Tool > Gecs is legit one of my favorite 3 hours of music in my entire life. So anyway, I'm giving Roo the due respect of understanding and even hoping that I stumble into the set that sets the weekend on fire.
2. ISOXO - 18%: You're going to find basically every moshable act on my list. Moshing elevates a show immediately and to a large degree for me. If there is the right mosh pit at this show, and I'm on the right amount of whatever I'm on, etc, this show has the potential to be an all timer. This mfer is so goddamn good. I'm going to be completely brainless at this set. Pros: Nighttime. Friday so plenty of Roo still ahead (no 'almost over' sads). Friends that also like him. Nastiest drops. Cons: EDM crowd, most packed time in centeroo
3. GWAR - 15%: If you know me I think this kinda speaks for itself. Campy metal on Thursday night of Bonnaroo? Moshing in space cum? I mean Jesus Christ. This could really run away with it. Pros: Thursday LN. Moshing. Reckless abandon messiness. Cons: So early that I won't want it to be my fav.
4. Post Malone - 12%: Sleeper pick here but hear me out. Dozens of hits. Full on party at the What. The chills of everyone singing the words together under the big green BONNAROO sign. Also his shows have been looking great lately. Pros: Very fun pop stuff. Headliner production. Friday. Cons: the What is hard to find a good spot at sometimes
5. Jon Batiste - 10%: Best case scenario for this set is the upbeat fun of the Vulfpeck set combined with the sappy feel good happy tears energy of (insert your fav band that does this here). If it manages to do that and I'm in the right headspace, I could fall hard for this set. Pros: Sunset. Great musicians. Possible guests. Charismatic performer. Cons: What, could be hot.
6. Pretty Lights - 10%: (Thurs, set 1): Could run away with it because it's possible this will be the first big inforoo meetup. And again, PL is a huge unknown for me. But people rave. Pros: Thursday, Night, friends. Cons: High expectations
7. Fred Again.. - 9%: Emotionally he's set up well to be a Core Memory type of set. I think it's unlikely but still possible
8. Say She She - 4%: This will be a beautiful set no matter what, but inforoo meetup times could take it to set of the weekend. Maybe
9. The Garden - 4%: Moshability + clown makeup with [̲̅c][̲̅u][̲̅m] and Todd puts this in the running
10. Idles - 2% : I want to love them so bad. If I make it there and the mosh pit is right, who knows.
my percentages are off idc
Writing my full recap right now, but the Garden was my set of the week!
Upcoming Shows: 7/25 - Foo Fighters/Pretenders @ Great American Ballpark 7/26 - Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain In Light @ Bogart's 7/28 - Brett Goldstein @ Taft Theatre 8/4 - Phish @ Deer Creek Music Center 8/17 - The Jayhawks @ Memorial Hall 8/22 - Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins & Rancid @ Great American Ballpark 8/25 - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard @ MEGACORP Pavilion 9/7 - Weezer, Flaming Lips, & Dinosaur Jr. @ Nationwide Arena
Serious question yall. My brother had to miss Bonnaroo at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, and it really sucked because we’d been looking forward to it all year and he’s had a rough couple of months and Bonnaroo was gonna be a week where he’d be able to let it all go and relax and have fun and not think about all the stress he’s been under. I would really love to be able to go with him to another fest without having to wait an entire year, based on yall’s experience is there any other festival (preferably a camping fest but doesn’t have to be) that comes close to Bonnaroo vibe wise?
Serious question yall. My brother had to miss Bonnaroo at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, and it really sucked because we’d been looking forward to it all year and he’s had a rough couple of months and Bonnaroo was gonna be a week where he’d be able to let it all go and relax and have fun and not think about all the stress he’s been under. I would really love to be able to go with him to another fest without having to wait an entire year, based on yall’s experience is there any other festival (preferably a camping fest but doesn’t have to be) that comes close to Bonnaroo vibe wise?
Maybe a bit more electronic but Okee is the only one I can think of if they bring it back. There are some small ones in Colorado and California maybe more jam side.
Serious question yall. My brother had to miss Bonnaroo at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, and it really sucked because we’d been looking forward to it all year and he’s had a rough couple of months and Bonnaroo was gonna be a week where he’d be able to let it all go and relax and have fun and not think about all the stress he’s been under. I would really love to be able to go with him to another fest without having to wait an entire year, based on yall’s experience is there any other festival (preferably a camping fest but doesn’t have to be) that comes close to Bonnaroo vibe wise?
I've heard Shakori Hills is very similar vibes but only 3-5k attendance, looking like my partner is likely in for it so I'll let you know firsthand come October!
Serious question yall. My brother had to miss Bonnaroo at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, and it really sucked because we’d been looking forward to it all year and he’s had a rough couple of months and Bonnaroo was gonna be a week where he’d be able to let it all go and relax and have fun and not think about all the stress he’s been under. I would really love to be able to go with him to another fest without having to wait an entire year, based on yall’s experience is there any other festival (preferably a camping fest but doesn’t have to be) that comes close to Bonnaroo vibe wise?
I don't like the lineup this year but Hula has amazing vibes. The year I went had MMJ and Khruangbin headlining so it probably wasn't quite as wooky as it can be. This year you'd have to be really into jam and electronic, but as far as vibes go that's the best alternative imo
Last Edit: Jun 22, 2024 9:11:42 GMT -5 by Jaz - Back to Top
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Upcoming Shows: 7/25 - Foo Fighters/Pretenders @ Great American Ballpark 7/26 - Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain In Light @ Bogart's 7/28 - Brett Goldstein @ Taft Theatre 8/4 - Phish @ Deer Creek Music Center 8/17 - The Jayhawks @ Memorial Hall 8/22 - Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins & Rancid @ Great American Ballpark 8/25 - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard @ MEGACORP Pavilion 9/7 - Weezer, Flaming Lips, & Dinosaur Jr. @ Nationwide Arena
This is the first message board I've ever been on, the only reason I joined is because I love Bonnaroo and wanted to read and talk about it all year long.
Upcoming Shows: 7/25 - Foo Fighters/Pretenders @ Great American Ballpark 7/26 - Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain In Light @ Bogart's 7/28 - Brett Goldstein @ Taft Theatre 8/4 - Phish @ Deer Creek Music Center 8/17 - The Jayhawks @ Memorial Hall 8/22 - Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins & Rancid @ Great American Ballpark 8/25 - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard @ MEGACORP Pavilion 9/7 - Weezer, Flaming Lips, & Dinosaur Jr. @ Nationwide Arena
Did anybody buy a full caraffe of champagne like I did? Killed that shit with Dan808 at knock2
Was this sold in Centeroo somewhere?
yeah Josh Cellars was a sponsor with a few setups at the back of the other stage field. It was pretty fire I couldnt believe I was walking around caraffe in hand