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5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
Juggs, $350 is a pretty hefty bet and considering you're the source of the Macca "confirmation" I'm hesitant to make such a big bet, since you seem to have industry connections and know something I don't. If you don't have any inside information, and I'm going to take you on the honor code, i'll bet $100.
The Blur would draw a bigger crowd at Coachella than the Killers. I'm fairly confident in that.
You're wrong about that, mister TIN.
Today? If it was the first US show by The Blur vs. the Killers? I don't think so. The Killers were at one time a much bigger get here, no argument with that.
Like I said, I'm not betting anyone anything. And I completely agree that they're bigger than Pulp. But do I think they're as big as Radiohead, Paul McCartney, The Killers, Kanye West, Muse, Gorillaz, The Black Keys, etc.? Not in the US. I know overseas popularity is a factor, but this is still a US fest. I really could see them on the top line, but as #2, not #1.
Also, using your logic, The Stones Roses could headline Coachella too, since they're close to Blur in popularity in the UK (at least that's the impression I'm under).
What do you mean Blur isn't as big as Paul McCartney? NO WAY.
The Blur would draw a bigger crowd at Coachella than the Killers. I'm fairly confident in that.
I just named headliners off of the top of my head that have played in the last 5 years. I would still put them below Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon at their time of headlining for that matter. Not worldwide, but in the US. Trust me, I've seen some of the videos of 50,000+ singing along to Blur songs at other festivals, but I truly don't think they'd get #1 at Coach. Also, I totally disagree about The Killers.
Upcoming shows:
4/18 - Zeds Dead
4/27 - STS9
4/30 - Suicidal Tendencies
5/1 - The Black Crowes
5/2 - A Day to Remember
5/3 - Smashing Pumpkins
5/8 - Phoenix
5/10 - Borgore
5/11 - Clutch
5/16-19 - Hangout Music and Arts Festival
5/25 - Sunset Music Festival
5/26 - Yngwie Malmsteen
6/3 - Killswitch Engage
6/7 - Fleetwood Mac
6/13-16 - BONNAROO
Blur is way bigger than any of the other bands people are citing for comparisons (Pulp, MBV). They have cult status in the U.S. I'm in no way saying that they are the headliner Goldenvoice was dreaming of when they started booking, but clearly they're having some trouble getting acts and I think them settling on Blur as a headliner is pretty likely.
I wasn't citing MBV as someone as big as Blur, but as another act who was billed fairly high with no massive charting success in the US. I agree 100% that Blur can be a top line at Coachella. If I were going to Coachella, I'd go see them.
Blur is way bigger than any of the other bands people are citing for comparisons (Pulp, MBV). They have cult status in the U.S. I'm in no way saying that they are the headliner Goldenvoice was dreaming of when they started booking, but clearly they're having some trouble getting acts and I think them settling on Blur as a headliner is pretty likely.
I wasn't citing MBV as someone as big as Blur, but as another act who was billed fairly high with no massive charting success in the US. I agree 100% that Blur can be a top line at Coachella. If I were going to Coachella, I'd go see them.
Post by schlonginus on Jan 24, 2013 15:33:02 GMT -5
There is a much larger fanbase for the Killers in the US than there is for the Blur (just look at album sales and previous tours here). There's no way to know who would be the bigger draw at Coachella unless they played at the same time. I would be at the Blur, but I imagine 65% of the Coachella crowd would be KROQ'n it on over to The Killers.
5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
Juggs, $350 is a pretty hefty bet and considering you're the source of the Macca "confirmation" I'm hesitant to make such a big bet, since you seem to have industry connections and know something I don't. If you don't have any inside information, and I'm going to take you on the honor code, i'll bet $100.
For what it's worth, I have zero industry connections. None whatsoever. I'm about as far from the music industry as you could get.
Slayer is bigger than quacking Blur and Phoenix in the US, but they didn't even headline Mayhem fest last year (Slipknot did).
Dude. No. Slayer may be more popular with metalheads, but there is no way they're a bigger deal overall than Blur and Phoenix. And I love Slayer. Like, unconditionally. But even for a metal band, they're not that mainstream.
But again, apples and oranges. A band like Slayer wouldn't headline Lollapalooza...but Phoenix could. You see what I'm saying?
Post by schlonginus on Jan 24, 2013 15:35:24 GMT -5
Slayer has a huge fanbase in the US. Blur does not. Splitting hairs with Phoenix though I think. I think Slayer could totally headline any fest now if given the opportunity. They completely destroyed last year during that mayhem tour. quacking speakers set up as big crosses bleeding out fire now and shiz. 1000000x better than Metallica live. It's just a matter of big fests like Coachella, Lolla, ACL don't want them there because of the crowd they'd draw and metal just isn't as popular in the US as it used to be.
So if Blur shares the top line, who wins the bet? Because that is what I think is going to happen.
5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
Just looking out for mjb here, and I have no idea at all if this is the case, but has it been leaked/confirmed in the Coach private threads? I don't know if he's aware about these.
Just to clarify...I was referring to "top line" meaning the headliners of each day. And if you have no connections, are you just quacking with us with the Macca stuff?
Slayer has a huge fanbase in the US. Blur does not. Splitting hairs with Phoenix though I think.
So if Blur shares the top line, who wins the bet? Because that is what I think is going to happen.
That would be a draw.
And I guess we'll see - if Blur headlines Coachella, I guess we can agree that they are big enough to headline a major U.S. festival whereas Slayer are not. Though I would LOVE for Slayer to headline something huge just to ruin everyone's sh*t.
Just to clarify...I was referring to "top line" meaning the headliners of each day. And if you have no connections, are you just quacking with us with the Macca stuff?
All I said was I had no industry connections. The one I do have is very limited and specific only to Bonnaroo. I'm in no way connected with music or bands or anything, I just happen to know one person who has some insight into who is playing Bonnaroo.
Just looking out for mjb here, and I have no idea at all if this is the case, but has it been leaked/confirmed in the Coach private threads? I don't know if he's aware about these.
That's sort of his problem for taking the bet, though, isn't it? It's why I generally don't bet - I always think the other person knows something I don't.
Post by thekingofcosmania on Jan 24, 2013 15:42:36 GMT -5
I just want to say that it really irritates me for some reason that there are people on this forum who either do not know Blur at all or are only familiar with them from "Song 2." I have no idea why that bothers me so much or that my irritation with this is rational, but that really gets under my skin. I feel like everyone who posts here should at least know who they are.
Just looking out for mjb here, and I have no idea at all if this is the case, but has it been leaked/confirmed in the Coach private threads? I don't know if he's aware about these.
That's sort of his problem for taking the bet, though, isn't it? It's why I generally don't bet - I always think the other person knows something I don't.
Well yeah, but in this case, there was a stipulation regarding inside information. Being a member of a private thread is something that the general public does not have access to.
I just want to say that it really irritates me for some reason that there are people on this forum who either do not know Blur at all or are only familiar with them from "Song 2." I have no idea why that bothers me so much or that my irritation with this is rational, but that really gets under my skin. I feel like everyone who posts here should at least know who they are.
I just want to say that it really irritates me for some reason that there are people on this forum who either do not know Blur at all or are only familiar with them from "Song 2." I have no idea why that bothers me so much or that my irritation with this is rational, but that really gets under my skin. I feel like everyone who posts here should at least know who they are.
Where would I have heard of them before?
Well, the only way it would make sense for you not to have heard of them is if you are 21 or under. I didn't take that into consideration. For anyone who was a teenager in the 90s, you have no excuse. But if you're younger it makes more sense.
I just want to say that it really irritates me for some reason that there are people on this forum who either do not know Blur at all or are only familiar with them from "Song 2." I have no idea why that bothers me so much or that my irritation with this is rational, but that really gets under my skin. I feel like everyone who posts here should at least know who they are.
I honestly have not heard them. At best, I may recognize a song, but didn't know who performed it.
Yet it is in this loneliness that the deepest activities begin. It is here that you discover act without motion, labor that is profound repose, vision in obscurity, and, beyond all desire, a fulfillment whose limits extend to infinity.
~ Thomas Merton ~
