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Post by dmbphishfan886 on Feb 1, 2006 1:51:10 GMT -5
Hey I am very upset so far with the lineup. I cant believe all Tom Petty, and Radiohead. Why are they screwing up the greatest non corprit festival. Petty, Radiohead, and Beck dont even allow you to record and trade their shows. What happen to the Jambands what the festival was built on. Why are they only announcing just those few and no other big names. I am going to have to see some better acts before I even think about going. I love Nickel Creek and the Flecktones but what about Trey, Jack Johnson, DMB, O.A.R. The Allmans, Gov't Mule, The Dead, Hell I dont like panic but I would rather seem them play over petty and radiohead. What are everyone elses thought on it. I know tickets go on sale Feb 11 and in my opinion I gotta see some better acts on Im saying SCREW THE ROO. Please superfly dont destroy Bonnaroo and go corprit. Plesae Tell your thoughts and suggestions and understand I was just saying how I feel and dont mean to complain or piss people off.
Post by fluorescentjesus on Feb 1, 2006 3:11:16 GMT -5
I do feel this line up is very odd looking compared to past years. However I love radiohead and do not like Dave so I am happy there. I think this will be the popular line up so they sell quicker, I think (hope) from here on out it mostly additions of "jambands"
To me, this year's Bonnaroo is going to be all about the tent shows. If past years have taught me anything, it is that usually the best shows are not the ones done by the headliners. I would prefer more "jamband" oriented headliners, but since this initial line-up does not seem to provide them, it enables me to go see some great smaller shows like the Wood Brothers, Bill Frissell, Seu Jorge, Damian Marley, Rebrith Brass Band, Rusted Root, and Soulive. Plus this Bonnaroo line-up is incredibly different than Wakarusa's line-up, much more so than last year. I certainly think that was intentional on Superfly's part. If you're unhappy with this line-up, then maybe Wakarusa should be your next choice. I know I will attend both, so I'm happy -- in a way -- that Bonnaroo's line-up is a little more diversified (diversified being a possible euphemism for "mainstream" or "corporate").
Post by billybluenose on Feb 1, 2006 7:29:14 GMT -5
"SELLOUT!" ... how cliche.
In a way, you've sold yourself out just by muttering that phrase.
Bonnaroo is Bonnaroo and if it's not what you hoped it would be than you've obviously created something in your mind that the festival would not live up to.
There is plenty of time for the jambands to be added to the line up, so hold your "Judas!" until a Monday morning in June when you've seen and heard exactly what was wrong with Bonnaroo.
I guess I can see that someone who was really into the jamband thing would be disappointed that so far there aren't as many listed, but I think to say they are going corporate misses the issue. I don't really think of Beck, Radiohead, or Tom Petty as being corporate. Beck and Radiohead have both been around for a long time, but do either of them have big radio hits? (Really, I'm asking; I don't listen to the radio, but it seems to me that Beck's biggest hit was Loser, which came out when I was in, like, 9th grade a hundred years ago; and Radiohead's big one was Creep which sounds NOTHING like the music they are making now) I might be wrong (and I imagine it depends on the station), but I think the absolute most important thing is this: for both of these acts, they really seem to be in this for the music, which I think is evident in the fact that the music of both has evolved over the course of their careers....compare Mellow Gold to Odelay or Pablo Honey to Kid A....they've changed and grown as musicians, they try new things, and I get the impression they really love doing it, and they make excellent music, and that is what is important to me
Post by dmbphishfan886 on Feb 1, 2006 11:22:07 GMT -5
I have no problem with bands like moe., Robert Randolph, Phil Lesh and some of the others. But I just would rather not seem them as a headliner. I loved some of the smaller bands like Assembly of Dust and OAR but so far the line up is very unusuall for Bonnaroo. I remember last year they posted a lot more artist to for the first line up. Im having second thoughts unless I see some of other acts like old school bonnaroo. Like Trey who would be great cause of his new cd and SCI, Black Crowes, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews in some form, Allmans,Mule who has always been there and several others. Im just kinda shocked by the line up. I like maybe 5 acts and its gonna take a lot more to get me in that hot sun for 4 days. Please bring back the real bands of bonnaroo that started this whole deal.
I agree with dmhphishfan, except for the part about DMB and O.A.R. I use to love Bonnaroo cuz it was a jam fest with a small percentage of indie bands to check out. Now it's an indie rock fest with a few jambands to check out. Thats a good point about most of the bands being non trade friendly. I love having the shows I go to on disc and I'm not shelling out the money to buy them all from bonnaroo. I know they have more bands to announce but of the few I would want to see right now I could catch them at another fest with tons of other bands I want to see. So I know if "I don't like it then don't go" so thats probably what I'll do. You should consider the same dmbphishfan886.
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Feb 1, 2006 12:46:48 GMT -5
I agree with billybluenose, bonnaroo and wakarusa were awefully similar, and now they arent. If you want a lot of jambands then go wakarusa, but i personally think this lineup has just soldified bonnaroo as the premier music fest in the world perhaps. The diversity and big names are unmatched, im sure a lot of people will be angry, but i think bonnaroo is heading in a better direction. I like all those bands^, but they dont thrill me, and iv seen them all atleast once. I want to see bands at bonnaroo that dont come around my backyard 2 times a year.
Thats a good point about most of the bands being non trade friendly. I love having the shows I go to on disc and I'm not shelling out the money to buy them all from bonnaroo.
A critical part of the previous contracts to play Bonnaroo was that they must allow audience taping for the weekend. I'm assuming it'll be the same for 2006.
Mars Volta doesn't normally allow taping, but there were mics and cameras all over the place at their late-nite show last year.
Thats a good point about most of the bands being non trade friendly. I love having the shows I go to on disc and I'm not shelling out the money to buy them all from bonnaroo.
A critical part of the previous contracts to play Bonnaroo was that they must allow audience taping for the weekend. I'm assuming it'll be the same for 2006.
Mars Volta doesn't normally allow taping, but there were mics and cameras all over the place at their late-nite show last year.
Does anybody have a real high quality recording of that set? I have a crappy one, but I know something better has to be out there.
When Dave Matthews was listed Roo was called a bunch of sellouts. When Modest Mouse was listed Roo was called a bunch of sellouts. Come on people it's about all kinds of music and the people. It's about seeing a hip hop act then a bluegrass act then talking to a total stranger about music for an hour. Maybe I'm just too far out there but for me it's about seeing some bands I've never heard of before, or bands I've heard little about. It's about the non-stop parting with 70,000 of your closest friends. I've never seen a "headliner" at roo. I always skip them, The Dead, Panic and DMB aren't my thing. I still have a blast everytime I go. If I didn't I wouldn't of gone the last three years. I understand the lack of "jam" bands is gonna piss off a lot of people, but there are going to be 80 bands! I'm sure there will be at least 15 that will change your life. Sorry this is long but the negitive stuff coming from the page the last few days is killing me.
You don't get more corporate than DMB and Jack Johnson my friend. OAR are nothing but a bunch of frat boys (this coming from me, who was in a fraternity) posing as "revolutionaries" or some crazy sh*t like that. Give it up kiddies. It's painfully obvious that all of you railing against the lineup are simply unfamiliar with the acts and their history. If anything, the festival is going LESS corporate with Radiohead, Tom Petty, and Phil as headliners.
If you want things to remain static and comfortable, find yourself another festival. If you don't like the fest, don't go. Is that such a rough concept? You don't need to bring the rest of us who are excited about Bonnaroo's progression, down with you.
I don't really care for the lineup thus far. There are some good ones. RR&FB, moe. ect. I will not call Bonnaroo a sellout, it is what is is, they have no obligation to invite certain bands. Unless some more bands like STS9 or Particle are added I will not be there. First time in 3 years.
You don't get more corporate than DMB and Jack Johnson my friend. OAR are nothing but a bunch of frat boys (this coming from me, who was in a fraternity) posing as "revolutionaries" or some crazy sh*t like that. Give it up kiddies. It's painfully obvious that all of you railing against the lineup are simply unfamiliar with the acts and their history. If anything, the festival is going LESS corporate with Radiohead, Tom Petty, and Phil as headliners.
If you want things to remain static and comfortable, find yourself another festival. If you don't like the fest, don't go. Is that such a rough concept? You don't need to bring the rest of us who are excited about Bonnaroo's progression, down with you.
After looking at the lineup I saw a lot of stuff I liked, but I must say that I do hope there are a lot more jam bands added. Even if I don't go see all of them, I like the crowd that usually follows them. As for Radiohead doing two nights, I would love that. Not because I like Radiohead (although I'm sure I'll watch a little), but it will give me plenty of time to go back and cook some food at my camp without missing any music or shelling out 12 bucks for food at the show....but selling out? I wouldn't say that just yet. Hell, some people would say that when Bonnaroo started it sold out by pandering to the jamband crowd.
Post by suspendedzen on Feb 1, 2006 14:10:29 GMT -5
OAR was lambasted in the current Rolling Stone (not exactly cutting edge itself) for their very plastic-relovution, 'corporate-esque', show at MSG. When RS is making fun of your paint-by-numbers style its getting kinda sad.
The opening act that night was Matisyahu...who is back at Roo this year, and very unique.
Post by stallion pt. 2 on Feb 1, 2006 14:57:14 GMT -5
To all those whining about the lack of jambands this year I say suck it up and go, or don't go. I've been to all 4 bonnaroos, and this is the first initial lineup where I want to see more than 20% of the bands. I went to the first roo to see two bands (neither of which were "jambands") and in fact knew little about the jamband/festval culture. But I immediatly fell in love w/ the atmosphere and discovered a lot of really cool music that was lumped under the "jamband" name. I have been back ever since, and ever since I've been craving more and more diversity. Well now I feel like I finally got it. Yeah, a lot of the bands on that list are called "alternative" and get played on "alternative" radio, but can you honestly say that Beck, Radiohead, DeVotchKa, Matisyahu, and Ben Folds all sound alike just b/c they may get played on the same station? more diversity is good for everybody. Don't be afraid to sit (or stand) and listen to new music.
John: We don't even understand our own music Spider: It doesn't, does it matter whether we understand it? At least it'll give us . . . strength John: I know but maybe we could get into it more if we understood it
Does anymore need to be said? Probably not, but I will say this, Superfly threw all the "Jamband" lovers a bone with Phil and Friends headlining. So there you go. I guess if Bonnaroo has sold out, then Phil and Friends and the rest of the "jambands" there, have sold out as well.
I don't think anybody is whining. This is a board to discuss bonnaroo and thats what everyone is doing. People freak out when anything negative is said about 'roo. I don't think anyone is "afraid" to listen to new music or be open to it. I just think a lot of people simply don't like a lot of the music thats gonna be there. I'm not saying it sucks this year or its great. For me and other jamband fans this is a weak line up so far. When the music we like is in the minority it's not really worth all the money, especially when you get to see about 50% of what you want to see because of they way they schedule. Now I'm sure this is awesome for the people who only like to check out the occasional jamband and really like the indie rock. It's like the tables have turned since the first couple 'roo's. Good for some. Bad for some. Just because people don't like the line up doesn't mean they can't talk about it. Nobody is being irrational and ridiculous, which is pleasantly surprising.
VERY well said. I doubt I will be going for the reasons you listed above and a few others. I'll check out another festival or two if I'm able to work it out...
Post by dmbphishfan886 on Feb 1, 2006 17:08:37 GMT -5
Yes I do agree DMB, Jack and oar are corprit. But the are apart of the scene unlike Petty, and Radiohead. Also don't know about yall but 2 nights of the same band is two much why not have a different band. Last I just feel we could keep Bonnaroo the same as it has been with the same kinda acts. If acts like this keep up it may turn into woodstock 99 with some Fred Durst crap or sell out to mtv and put people who lipsing like Ashlee Simpson. LOL. Dont change the ROO. More Jambands and acts that were there in the past.