James Taylor 2015

[famousblueraincoat]

I'd love to see James Taylor in that Lionel Richie slot. Any takers?

[Katy Mae]

I would take it, but I had some discussions about that time slot this weekend, and came to the agreement that Hall & Oates would be the perfect fit.

[famousblueraincoat]

They would also work there, as would Steely Dan.

[Fluffhead]

yes yes yes and yes.

[mojoworks]

I love James Taylor, but he does not do well in a festival setting. I've seen him twice, once in an arena and once at N.O. Jazzfest. His music is so quiet and nuanced it really doesn't work well with all the noise and distractions at a fest. I would say the same about Emylou Harris.

[NotMitchelBade]

Sure! I'm marginally related to him, so I'd be down. I've never met him, but my mom has on a few occasions. I think he's married to my first cousin twice removed, but I can't exactly remember.

[Chasen]

[downonthefarm]

Jun 18, 2014 12:07:19 GMT -5 mojoworks said:

I love James Taylor, but he does not do well in a festival setting. I've seen him twice, once in an arena and once at N.O. Jazzfest. His music is so quiet and nuanced it really doesn't work well with all the noise and distractions at a fest. I would say the same about Emylou Harris.

I agree whole heartedly.  I saw him at the NO Jazzfest in 09 and we didn't have a good sight line it was hard to hear.  We heard fire and rain and then took off for a show we could enjoy a bit more in that setting.  This would have to be an surprise early morning which like Jimmy Buffett in 09.  His music is best served in a concert hall.  

[famousblueraincoat]

I've only seen him indoors so I can't comment on his fest presence, but all 3 times I've seen him he has been stellar. I feel like a Bonnaroo crowd would know how to respond to make it special.

[slimerrocks]

Definitely, one of the better recommendations for 2015 so far

[crazykittensmile]

Not a fan, but I won't boo him.

[memphis1979]

This would be a massive sing along. So yeah, would fill the Richie spot well

[safox21]

I'd rather have Paul Simon or John Fogerty, but would not complain about Sweet Baby James at all.

[Tainted Opossum]

Jun 20, 2014 14:38:15 GMT -5 billybaroo said:

I FIGURED IT OUT!!!

End the silent disco. We have the wonderful Kalliope. Let's make an acoustic silent disco. Bon Iver, City and Colour, James Taylor, doesn't matter. I'd go to these shows if I could have headphones plugged into the soundboard instead of being unable to hear "Skinny Love" because some bro behind me is busy recapping his molly stories from last night.

Wow that is a great idea, as a pitch for a transitional year they could still do some late night DJs

[Claytonator]

Jun 18, 2014 12:03:16 GMT -5 famousblueraincoat said:

They would also work there, as would Steely Dan.

I didn't realize how much I wanted this to happen...