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5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi w/ Killer Mike
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
Post by Boston Powers on Feb 1, 2013 9:08:01 GMT -5
Tool could be a big get for a lot of festivals because I feel like they're still a very current act, compared to a lot of other options out there. Anybody else feel this way?
Petty, McCartney, and the Stones are definitely all classic rockers. I associate DMB, Soundgarden, and RHCP with the 90s... and I'm sure a lot of people put Tool in that category as well. But for me, they really peaked in 2006 when 10,000 Days came out! They were huge.
I guess what I'm saying is the more "current" headliners are very limited. The options for this year's festivals are Muse, Jack White, Mumford, Black Keys, and apparently Kanye. Tool could be a great option for a fest that doesn't want to book a bunch of 90's artists, ya know?
Haha this could be way off. I'm sure a lot of people associate them with the 90s. I just don't.
Tool's commercial peak was in the '90s, so I wouldn't consider them a "modern" headliner. They are a long running, popular rock band that has sustained their momentum, like Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, or RHCP. If Hangout does book Tool, you can still count on a Mumford or Muse on the top line.
Enough of that rambling, Boston Powers. Tool is a pipe dream that will probably NEVER happen at this fest. Also, I am pretty sure that an Ozzfest tour of the US is going to happen this year and that is the big announcement. Tool is going to tour the US with Black Sabbath. Let's just hope the Atlanta date is not on a quacking tuesday like Mayhem fest is this year. I seriously doubt that we'll get a New Orleans date too because whoever books for the NOLA Arena now don't give a Quack about metal fans.
Problem Dog nailed the top five about 4 pages ago: McCartney | Muse | Mumford | Trey Anastasio Band (2 sets) | The Avett Brothers We've all been pretty sure about this with the exception of the legend act for a while now. And I am very happy that McCartney is more likely than Petty.
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi w/ Killer Mike
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
If there's any hope for Tool playing a fest on the gulf coast it will be Voodoo fest. Which would make perfect sense this year if the Ozzfest thing actually happens and NOLA gets skipped.
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi w/ Killer Mike
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
Enough of that rambling, Boston Powers. Tool is a pipe dream that will probably NEVER happen at this fest. Also, I am pretty sure that an Ozzfest tour of the US is going to happen this year and that is the big announcement. Tool is going to tour the US with Black Sabbath. Let's just hope the Atlanta date is not on a quacking tuesday like Mayhem fest is this year. I seriously doubt that we'll get a New Orleans date too because whoever books for the NOLA Arena now don't give a quack about metal fans.
Problem Dog nailed the top five about 4 pages ago: McCartney | Muse | Mumford | Trey Anastasio Band (2 sets) | The Avett Brothers We've all been pretty sure about this with the exception of the legend act for a while now. And I am very happy that McCartney is more likely than Petty.
None of you guys are concerned that this lineup is way bigger than previous years? I hope you're right, but I'd advise managing expectations.
Mumford will announce 5 of their Gentleman of the Road mini-fests on Tuesday, 3 of them in the US. That pretty much locks them in, right? They headline a few US festivals in May-June, play a few Gentleman of the Road dates, and then head back to Europe in June.
EDIT: Horn, I don't see that top 5 as that much of a leap, with the obvious exception of McCartney. Muse/Mumford is probably around the same price as RHCP/Jack White or Foo Fighters/WSP. TAB is comparable to SCI, who was 4th billed last year. The Avett Brothers are still solidly in sub-headliner status.
If you can get past the McCartney thing (which has been discussed to death at this point, I think Zislin would spend the cash), it's similar to the past 2 years. And I still think McCartney could easily be swapped with Petty or Dylan. Hangout has always spent a lot on the top 6-7 names, which is something people tend to forget.
Post by Homer J. Fong on Feb 1, 2013 10:58:19 GMT -5
Maybe this is the year Hangout makes its power move to overtake Bonnaroo as the "large festival which features a couple jambands" category. Bold flavors.
Mumford will announce 5 of their Gentleman of the Road mini-fests on Tuesday, 3 of them in the US. That pretty much locks them in, right? They headline a few US festivals in May-June, play a few Gentleman of the Road dates, and then head back to Europe in June.
EDIT: Horn, I don't see that top 5 as that much of a leap, with the obvious exception of McCartney. Muse/Mumford is probably around the same price as RHCP/Jack White or Foo Fighters/WSP. TAB is comparable to SCI, who was 4th billed last year. The Avett Brothers are still solidly in sub-headliner status.
If you can get past the McCartney thing (which has been discussed to death at this point, I think Zislin would spend the cash), it's similar to the past 2 years. And I still think McCartney could easily be swapped with Petty or Dylan. Hangout has always spent a lot on the top 6-7 names, which is something people tend to forget.
If you swap Paul for Petty or Dylan I think this is right there. But Paul isn't even in the same stratosphere as those guys.
I'd also guess Muse and Mumford would cost more than RHCP and JW. Not unreasonably so, but still.
Post by problem dog on Feb 1, 2013 11:31:58 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm assuming that it wouldn't be profitable with McCartney on top. Shaul Zislin has deep pockets, and he wants Hangout to be considered one of the elite US festivals (which is probably impossible given its size and location, but that's what he's after). It's my opinion that he would be willing to spend the cash for McCartney if given the opportunity, and that's really the only reason I think McCartney is a possibility.
The lineup will be posted on the Google+ page ASAP!
What is that supposed to mean? Assuming it just means it'll get posted on there immediately after the official release, whenever that may be.....in other words, nothing.
ASAP means nothing to me at this point. Neither does "soon". Only thing that will make me believe a lineup is coming is when I see hangout post some names.
I'd just love to see the math of how this thing can be profitable with the lineup you guys are talking about.
Problem Dog already laid out the equivalence of the predicted top 5 to the top 5 fromlast year and Macca is the only big step: DMB->Macca RHCP->Muse JW->MumSons SCI->TAB Wilco->Avetts
It's feasible. I am on the fence about Macca too, but I hope the rumor mill is legit.
Maybe this is the year Hangout makes its power move to overtake Bonnaroo as the "large festival which features a couple jambands" category. Bold flavors.
Bonnaroo has over twice the amount of artists on the bill and it has twice the possible capacity of Hangout (40k). But Hangout has a very high cash flow going into the surrounding area. Expensive condos (price raises every year) getting booked solid for 3-6 days on top of the ticket sales (the VIP, super VIP, and big kahuna packages for hangout is completely ridiculous in comparison to any festival that I have witnessed). This is a festival that seem like it is now being curated for semi-wealthy people to have a vacation with some music on the side. Bonnaroo was designed for music fans in mind only.
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi w/ Killer Mike
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 back and see some consistent but soft mentions of of Montreal. Anyone have any better info on this? I've been hoping for that circus on the beach since this festival started.
Post by mobilehangoutfan76 on Feb 1, 2013 13:21:08 GMT -5
I assume the prices are just a factor of business. If they can't expand the capacity, they have to increase margins and the only real way is raising prices. They can cut costs, but that would probably mean cutting into the vibe of the fest. I think the Hangout is going to test how high the tickets can go until they hit their ceiling.
I can't see DMB getting anywhere near what Macca gets. Macca is at least a million more, maybe 2. I'd bet Muse is a little more than RHCP, mostly cause RHCP was doing SO many dates last year, but I'd agree they are comparable. Mumford is likely a good deal more than Jack White.
Don't forget how much the hangout itself brings in for the weekend.
This is what I don't get about the GS people. Look, I hate when companies like sports franchises take advantage of a municipality, but the way the Gulf Shores people act sometimes (note: the people, not the pols), you'd think they don't want the $30M benefits. They could be a little more open to aiding the festival in generating more revenue (i.e. increasing their tax revenue).
