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Post by exitmusicroo on Dec 30, 2006 13:05:43 GMT -5
Both of those setlists are truly epic and I would love to see either of these guys at 'Roo. However, I gotta say Waters has the better setlist and he's always been the guy I would rather see out of those two anyway. Bring on Roger Waters to headline Sunday night!
Thurs - There is gonna be a more minor headliner like Tool or The Flaming Lips
Fri - Peal Jam
Sat - Bruce Springsteen and E street band, Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reef Band, or Fleetwood Mac
Sunday - The Dead or Phish (less likely)
Late night set Fri or Sat - Keller Williams (Incident)
Here is my reasoning first of all as people have said before there are in reality only a few bands that could headline 80,000 plus people and even fewer that could fit the jam vibe which I strongly believe that they are gonna try to return to to show that Super Fly still has what it takes to be the top festival (They have all those rumors to deal with) and fewer yet that have enough of a rock/mainstream ability to sell the tickets to fans who would not go for the jam but the jam fans would not mind seeing. So with that said you are left with only a few bands
Trey/Phish Phil/Dead Widespread Panic Dave (Band or Friends) Radiohead Petty Young or CSNY Springsteen Jimmy Buffet Fleetwood Mac R.E.M. Peal Jam CCR (possibly)
Now my reasoning for my specific pics are that as other have been saying there gonna make Thurs bigger and it will be something more off brand (as in the past) the lips or tool fit perfectly there.
Friday and Saturday are probably interchangeable but my guess is it will likely be Peal Jam on Fri just cause of all the buzz surrounding there return.
Sat will be someone that everyone would want to (or could stand) see and it the time when the fest is in the biggest swing so someone more mainstream would headline there not many bands can out due Radiohead if any (they won't do two years in a row it just does not make sense nor will other any of last years headliners) so someone who tours less frequently but can sell the tickets for the above reason mentions would have to play which only leaves a few (Springsteen, Buffet or Fleetwood Mac) R.E.M being too similar to Peal Jam.
Sunday will likely be a big jam band as always and The Dead who are rumored to be touring would fit perfectly.
And finally with cheese nearing the end it would make a perfect late night set on Fri or sat with Keller.
About the Gilmour vs Waters selists: I don't know too much about Pink Floyd in specifics, but I think Gilmour is credited as writing those PF songs that are in his setlist. It looks to me like he plays songs that he wrote or co-wrote (Comfortable Numb, Shine On, Wish You Were Here, I don't know much about the others) This limits a good group of the PF catalog for him. Waters on the other hand, is/was playing the whole Dark Side of the Moon which would be intense and an incredible experience.
I think barring someone like Bruce Springsteen (or even if Bruce is playing) IF Pearl Jam plays they will be listed as top performer and play saturday night. I didn't start listening to them until recently, so I wouldn't say I know much about their history. I do know that they swore they'd never play another festival after the Roskilde thing, though, and I think only came out of that hiatus at the Reading festival in England. If they played Bonnaroo it would be their first American festival appearance in a long, long time, right? I think that'd make it a pretty special show. I'll keep hoping.
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Dec 30, 2006 17:29:25 GMT -5
exitmusicroo said:
Both of those setlists are truly epic and I would love to see either of these guys at 'Roo. However, I gotta say Waters has the better setlist and he's always been the guy I would rather see out of those two anyway. Bring on Roger Waters to headline Sunday night!
Agreed, i didnt realize their setlists were so sweet, im buying more into one of them for sunday night, that'd be sweet. And if pearl jams playing they're playing saturday night. As for Tool thursday night, waaay to big for thursday. I dont think tool will be there at all, even though id like them to be. If they played, they'd have to headline, they really do have a huge following.
Sat - Bruce Springsteen and E street band, Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reef Band, or Fleetwood Mac
Sat will be someone that everyone would want to (or could stand) see and it the time when the fest is in the biggest swing so someone more mainstream would headline there not many bands can out due Radiohead if any (they won't do two years in a row it just does not make sense nor will other any of last years headliners) so someone who tours less frequently but can sell the tickets for the above reason mentions would have to play which only leaves a few (Springsteen, Buffet or Fleetwood Mac) R.E.M being too similar to Peal Jam.
1) I thought that Jimmy Buffet would be good for bonnaroo when the guessing game came around last year. I didn't really think about it then, but the more I look at it now the parrotheads would be a terrible fit for bonnaroo. Acid and Pirates just don't blend.
2)I honestly doubt it matters if REM and Pearl Jam are "too similar" (though i fail to see the resembelance). Widespread Panic is almost exactly like Widespread Panic and they played back to back nights.
Post by heymannn87 on Dec 30, 2006 22:42:25 GMT -5
OK. This is my first post however, I've been reading this board since the dates this year were announced for next year and Ive been looking all over the place for any possible information on who could headline and I think I may have a pretty good guess at two of the three. First off, everyone keeps saying Pearl Jam. I don't know how likely I see that, however that LiveDaily Music Blog poster seems pretty convinced so maybe. However, last tour Eddie (Vedder, lead singer), said they won't be back for a long time and I can't see them just doing Bonnaroo but it's possible. Also, Stone Gossard said in October, they may tour Europe this summer so perhaps they would do a short warm up in the US including Bonnaroo, I don't know. A very likely headliner though is Dave Matthews Band. I say this because Dave Matthews Band has a new album coming out in 2007 and the only other time they have headlined Bonnaroo is when they released "Stand Up" in 2005. If you look at it, Bonnaroo always gets who ever is having the biggest year in music to headline. For example, Neil Young released "Greendale" in 2003, the first album with Crazy Horse in a while. In 2005, Dave Matthews Band released Stand Up, their first album in three years. In 2006 they got Radiohead (a huge name who they'd gone after for a while), Tom Petty because it was his third solo disc and his last large full scale tour. I also think you'll see yet again a big jam band on Sunday night but not Widespread Panic, maybe String Cheese/ Keller Williams Incident or some form of the Dead. Anyways, here's my predictions
Friday : Dave Matthews Band Saturday: Pearl Jam Sunday: ?
well its totally irrelevant because neither of them will ever headline roo. they are both laughable. good in thier own way but not gonna headline roo. and the lips certainly are bigger for the roo crowd the jimmy buffet. and tool is a much much much larger draw in general and probably for roo too.... imo
Last Edit: Jan 1, 2007 21:22:30 GMT -5 by Dude - Back to Top
well its totally irrelevant because neither of them will ever headline roo. they are both laughable. good in thier own way but not gonna headline roo.
Fair enough, I'd have to agree with you on that one! An army of confused 50 year olds in island or tequila themed t-shirts trying to set up a tent for the first time would make the weekend pretty entertaining, though...
Last Edit: Jan 1, 2007 21:25:58 GMT -5 by papageorgio - Back to Top
if jimmy buffett plays at bonnaroo that will be the end...unless tool plays the day before him... he's the sorriest excuse for a musician, his live show is a joke, nobody gives a crap cause his music sucks, they're all just a bunch of drunks that don't understand what real music is, and if barenaked ladies are there that's the bullet in the my head, maybe they'll get kenny chesney or toby keith for next year, i could live with willie there but toby and kenny aren't real country anyways, they probably don't even write their own songs, maybe next year they'll get U2 and we can call it Bonoroo...
if jimmy buffett plays at bonnaroo that will be the end...unless tool plays the day before him... he's the sorriest excuse for a musician, his live show is a joke, nobody gives a crap cause his music sucks, they're all just a bunch of drunks that don't understand what real music is, and if barenaked ladies are there that's the bullet in the my head, maybe they'll get kenny chesney or toby keith for next year, i could live with willie there but toby and kenny aren't real country anyways, they probably don't even write their own songs, maybe next year they'll get U2 and we can call it Bonoroo...
damn man... chill out a bit. anyone who understands what real music is knows that its something different for every individual. you may not agree with their views but ya dont have to berate them and make us all wade through your rants to read threads. just make a post calmly and politely stating that you disagree.
I would absolutely, positively love U2 at Roo but I don't think that it will ever happen. We're much more likely to get Coldplay (who have a new album coming out).
I guess there's a chance Coldplay will be there. Their show would have to be extended greatly to reach even near Bonnaroo headlining lengths. They were very good at ACL in 2005. However, they only played 90 minutes and only took two or three songs out of their normal set to do it.
Jimmy Buffet??? cold play?? blue man group?? moby?? headlining or late nighting roo??? what world are yall from? not trying to be rude but what in the hell is going on here at inforoo latley? its like im having a flash back to roo and im in some crazy trip where nothing makes sense anymore. im all about liking whatever you want but to think they could headline roo is beyond my comprehension.
I don't see how you can be so arrogant. They said they're changing the festival. There will be some jam roots, but it's not a jam festival anymore. The organizers are looking for a broad range of performers who can put on a good show, not just bands that noodle on. Yeah, Coldplay is still unlikely, but they do play well live.
i completly disagree. anyone cannot headline bonnaroo. it is an extremely short list. and im sorry but jimmy buffet and coldplay arent on it. i dont think its arrogance. just the facts of life. a midget isnt going to play center in the nba. george bush isnt gonna be a jeopardy champion. and jimmy buffet isnt going to headline roo. there is no question about it. at all. period. its not my arrogant opinion its just a fact. it hasnt been a jam festival for 3 or 4 years. theyre changing it but some of these predictions/suggestions are just insane.
I'm not familiar with Buffet's music so I can't say anything one way or the other.
I do know that Coldplay could headline (size wise) and sound good live. Your midget in the NBA comparison is just absurd. Somehow I don't think that your thoughts are "fact" when it comes to how Roo books it's performers.
well i will give you 50 years. if coldplay or jimmy buffet headline bonnaroo in the next 50 years i will buy your ticket to roo. if not then we will officially call it a fact. and i certainly disagree that coldplay could headline roo "size wise" to me thats absurd. have you noticed the bands that headline roo?? its just not gonna happen. i think all of this pearl jam talk has sent everyone off on an anyone can headline roo binge. pj fans can wish and wish but they wont headline roo either. i think they will open for a headliner on the mainstage and i think it will be an incredible show that i wouldnt miss. but i cant see them headlining. but more power to all of you. i respect your opinion even if i cant even begin to comprehend how you were able to form it.
Sweet. I'm definitely not gonna put money on Coldplay playing, but I think that they aren't just passed over when they are picking out artists. They are probably that bit too mainstream to headline, and I don't think they would win over people who didn't like them, but I think the indifferent to the rabid would come away from their show quite happy. That's what it's all about, right?
Anyways, you do inadvertantly bring up an interesting point. I wonder what the average life expectancy is for Roo attendees. If I was to hazard a guess I would guess lower than average, if only for all the beer drunk to keep cool in the Tennesse sun.
ya i wonder that too. i know the festival season is taking years off my life. but oh well im here to have fun. i dont wanna be too old. i wanna die instantly at 65 dancing with a cute young hippy chick front row after the 4th encore of umphreys mcgees sunday roo headline spot.
That's an admirable way to go out. Even though I'm only 17, I know that the 108 degree sunday of ACL 2005 is really gonna take a toll on me in 40 years. Oh, and be careful saying you wanna die before you get old, you will end up old and disheveled like Roger Daltrey.
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Jan 2, 2007 6:23:29 GMT -5
dudewhersmyinforoo said:
i completly disagree. anyone cannot headline bonnaroo. it is an extremely short list. and im sorry but jimmy buffet and coldplay arent on it. i dont think its arrogance. just the facts of life. a midget isnt going to play center in the nba. george bush isnt gonna be a jeopardy champion. and jimmy buffet isnt going to headline roo. there is no question about it. at all. period. its not my arrogant opinion its just a fact. it hasnt been a jam festival for 3 or 4 years. theyre changing it but some of these predictions/suggestions are just insane.
I agree with this in the sense that while bonnaroo does want to progress, they wouldnt have a band headline that would alienate their roots, like a coldplay. PJ is big enough to headline, though. I'd also love to see U2 there, i dont really listen to them, but they dont offend me, and i hear their live shows are wicked. The saturday night headliner has to be a band that makes people go whoa, and coldplay definatly isnt that.
If Coldplay ever headlines Bonnaroo I won't ever go back. If they are there, that's one thing, but headline?! That being said, it's never going to happen so I'll be going to 'Roo for years to come.
I really doubt Coldplay would headline. Bonnaroo does book a broad range of artists, and usually try to do something special with their headliner. Radiohead was special, Pearl Jam would be special. Coldplay would be about a Tom Petty in my mind. They play a lot of festivals, are generally pleasing, etc. etc.
Somewhat related - with Widespread Panic headlining Wakarusa, do you think this increases or decreases their chances at Roo? So far they've already played Vegoose, and will play Langerado and Wakarusa now. If Superfly got them it would kinda just be a so what? booking in my mind.
I guess that I should clarify since I inserted Coldplay into this little dispute. I mentioned them as a more likely booking than U2. They are kind of U2 Jr. They have potential and I have seen them and was quite surprised by their show. Also, they do have a new CD due out so I guess that there is a possibility. But I mentioned them as more likely to be booked than U2, not as likely to be booked.
And as far as Pearl Jam being booked as anything other than a headliner, I think that's ridiculous. They put on epic, phenomenal sets. They are, for all intents and purposes, a jam band even with their early commercial success. Even when they were supporting Ten they were playing their songs at seven or eight minutes a pop, weaving in bits of other songs, playing some covers. Granted, some of their songs are more aggressive than your standard jam band but I still think that they qualify. Plus they have continued to nurture their fan base through touring, not radio success or music videos. Finally, and this is I think important to Super Fly, they have the respect of music fans even if they are not Pearl Jam fans. Roovians will stay for their set.