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I don't see how Macca is impossible. Look at Rothbury 2009, Dylan and The Dead, among other big name artists (Willie Nelson, YMSB, SCI, Mule, Crowes, Claypool, ZPZ)...and that was only their second year, and I don't think that Roth was as big as HO is, or else it'd still be around.
I really don't think Dylan and McCartney are a good comparison here.
I don't see how Macca is impossible. Look at Rothbury 2009, Dylan and The Dead, among other big name artists (Willie Nelson, YMSB, SCI, Mule, Crowes, Claypool, ZPZ)...and that was only their second year, and I don't think that Roth was as big as HO is, or else it'd still be around.
I really don't think Dylan and McCartney are a good comparison here.
To get both Dylan+The Dead is a big deal. And throw Warren, Claypool, Robinson, Zappa, Willie, ect on top of that for a festivals second year?? Thats HUGE. Yeah we can talk about how Dylan isn't relevant anymore all day but he's still a legend.
My point is just that we can't rule out Macca just because its HO's 4th year, or just because 'Roo is getting him. Until he is booked for something else, he's a possibility.
Post by PosterNutbag on Jan 30, 2013 17:58:55 GMT -5
Thats what I am saying. If I was an artist and someone said "hey, wanna play this festival in the middle of bumfuck, with one source of running water that turns brown by mid-afternoon friday, and few to zero trees and more mud than you can imagine" That doesn't sound too good. Someone says "hey, play this fest on the beach" ....yeah, okay
So? How Tennessee is any better than Bama? I'm from ATL, just trying to get an idea of how geography has anything to do with this
In all fairness, Roo is 60 miles from Nashville, the second most important music city in the country after NYC.
I don't agree with the idea that McCartney can't play Hangout because its in Alabama. But I'm sure Hangout being on a beach vs Roo being in rural TN has nothing to do with an artists' decision to play a festival. I'd say proximity to a major music city is a bigger consideration.
Post by funkymunky on Jan 30, 2013 22:40:40 GMT -5
1. Tool- Playing Ozzfest in Japan in May 11th or May 12th. I don't see them making it back for Hangout. Not impossible but highly doubt it.
2 FUN.- Grammy nominated band for newbie, record and album. I know that nobody likes (on this board) them but the basic music fan loves them, which is what ultimately sells out festivals. That being said, they are in Europe until MAy 5th and back in Europe on June 7th. So when they come back over it will be for big time spots at American festivals. If at Hangout, we are looking at top 6-8 spot on their respective day.
3. Nashville- Rolling Stone mag named Nashville the best music scene in 2011 in the world! www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/best-music-scene-2011-nashville-tennessee-20110502 Bands move here to make music. 3 of the 5 albums up for record of the year were recorded in Nashville- Mumford, JW, The Keys. Yes, it is easier to go unnoticed in Nashville b/c of most fans are tied up in country music. But Nashville respect celebs which is why bands like it here. Other current bands living in nashville or had recorded recent albums- Moon Taxi, all of Third Man Records, Parts of Grace Potters last album, Jimmy Paige, Bon Jovi, Kings of Leon, Kesha, all of country music, Taylor Swift- the #1 selling artist currently(maybe behind Adele). Sorry for the Fillibuster, just proud of where I have choosen to live for my life time.
4. If the $ is right, Macca will be at Hangout; plain and simple!
May Tycho May Phoenix June Rooo July MMJ and Margo Price August Queen with Adam Lambert August Roger Waters (Bucket list #1) August Spoon and Portugal the man Sept Depeche Mode Sept Pilgrimage Fest
Post by Boston Powers on Jan 30, 2013 23:37:23 GMT -5
The festival I know that Fun. is playing isn't really that big, but they are headlining. It's in downtown Boston and it's a first-year fest. The National is headlining the 2nd day
Dang...Was kinda hoping EDC New York being the same weekend would lure some of these overrated button pushers like Aoki away. I am an EDM fan, but have no desire to see Aoki.
Dang...Was kinda hoping EDC New York being the same weekend would lure some of these overrated button pushers like Aoki away. I am an EDM fan, but have no desire to see Aoki.
Sure, he's not the most technical guy, but you can't argue the fact that he puts on a fun, high-energy show. It's kinda like Gogol to me...the music is meh for my taste, but the show is awesome.
Dang...Was kinda hoping EDC New York being the same weekend would lure some of these overrated button pushers like Aoki away. I am an EDM fan, but have no desire to see Aoki.
Sure, he's not the most technical guy, but you can't argue the fact that he puts on a fun, high-energy show. It's kinda like Gogol to me...the music is meh for my taste, but the show is awesome.
I'll check out any live show that gets compared to Gogol.
Sure, he's not the most technical guy, but you can't argue the fact that he puts on a fun, high-energy show. It's kinda like Gogol to me...the music is meh for my taste, but the show is awesome.
I'll check out any live show that gets compared to Gogol.
Cheesy electro house and pie throwing doesn't put him on a Gogol level in my book, but I am sure it can be fun. I'd just prefer a musician, not a clown.
But hey...he's just 1 act of 50+ and he's playing on Sunday. I'm sure the college crowd will be all over it. I may check him out if there's nothing better going on. I am just a lil bummed because I kinda ruled him out prematurely when EDC NY announced their dates.
I'll check out any live show that gets compared to Gogol.
Cheesy electro house and pie throwing doesn't put him on a Gogol level in my book, but I am sure it can be fun. I'd just prefer a musician, not a clown.
But hey...he's just 1 act of 50+ and he's playing on Sunday. I'm sure the college crowd will be all over it. I may check him out if there's nothing better going on. I am just a lil bummed because I kinda ruled him out prematurely when EDC NY announced their dates.
Haha, that is a fair description. But who doesn't like a clown every once in a while? Let me clarify the Gogol thing though, because it's not apples to apples and I don't want to mislead. One guy can never match the energy of entourage of people from Gogol, but the point is he's a showman who finds a way to connect with the crowd and make it rowdy despite the lack of serious musical talent (Gogol has both, just not my favorite sound). With that said, I could rattle off 10-15 better EDM musicians without even trying too hard.
Post by PosterNutbag on Jan 31, 2013 10:44:34 GMT -5
I'm all about a big name electronic act being there...mostly because I am not really into electronic music, so if its during a set I am into, it takes some of the bros away..thats a great find, and great news.