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Post by Mista Don't Play on Dec 14, 2010 15:14:21 GMT -5
Just an idea here..
Should we start a General Lineup Speculation thread. That would give places to post upcoming tour dates, news, etc. for Bands that may play Bonnaroo, but aren't headliner status. It seems a lot of that gets posted in the Headliner Speculation thread or unnecessarily in the Rumors & Confirmations thread. Its all relevant information, but I think it would be better if we could keep it sorted and it would also eliminate the need to start a thread for every band that could play Bonnaroo, unless of course said band will likely generate a lot of discussion.
So Bright Eyes seems more plausible now. Depending on whether that whole deal that an artist can't play within so many hundred miles of 'Roo within a certain amount of time surrounding the fest is true or not...
Should we start a General Lineup Speculation thread. That would give places to post upcoming tour dates, news, etc. for Bands that may play Bonnaroo, but aren't headliner status. It seems a lot of that gets posted in the Headliner Speculation thread or unnecessarily in the Rumors & Confirmations thread. Its all relevant information, but I think it would be better if we could keep it sorted and it would also eliminate the need to start a thread for every band that could play Bonnaroo, unless of course said band will likely generate a lot of discussion.
So Bright Eyes seems more plausible now. Depending on whether that whole deal that an artist can't play within so many hundred miles of 'Roo within a certain amount of time surrounding the fest is true or not...
AC had that Thomas Wolfe date posted on FB before the dates came out.
Should we start a General Lineup Speculation thread. That would give places to post upcoming tour dates, news, etc. for Bands that may play Bonnaroo, but aren't headliner status. It seems a lot of that gets posted in the Headliner Speculation thread or unnecessarily in the Rumors & Confirmations thread. Its all relevant information, but I think it would be better if we could keep it sorted and it would also eliminate the need to start a thread for every band that could play Bonnaroo, unless of course said band will likely generate a lot of discussion.
Yay, Nay, thoughts?
nah seems unnecessary.
Especially because we'll be getting the lineup in a month or so.
So Bright Eyes seems more plausible now. Depending on whether that whole deal that an artist can't play within so many hundred miles of 'Roo within a certain amount of time surrounding the fest is true or not...
AC had that Thomas Wolfe date posted on FB before the dates came out.
If he isn't there I really will be shocked.
I'm still holding out hope for Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket (or at least Jim James solo), and M. Ward each getting their own sets and then a big Monsters of Folk set at some point over the weekend.
Not really, my dad is into them so I've definitely heard more than just the big hits, but I've never gone THAT deep. Maybe I'll investigate one day, but for roo 10 they are just not my preference.
Read the lyrics to Kid Charlemagne and see if you can figure out what they are talking about.....
Read that article you sent me and I thought it was pretty cool, so I youtubed that song and thought it was pretty good. What albums do you recommend?
Steely Dan, Sunday on the Which, would be a great time. They have a solid catalog and would be a show that, barring any conflicts, I would definitely see the entire set. I think if they announce a tour or play any sort of festivals (Jazz Fest in NO) before 'Roo, then there might be a chance.
would Steely Dan really headline? lol i would have thought like Fogerty spot or which closer at best
They are a pretty big band these days, their last tour sold out three night runs at moderate sized venues with 90 dollar tickets. If they were there they would headline. They are not touring right now either so it would be a one off which would make it a much bigger deal.
Post by Alberto Balsalm on Dec 14, 2010 16:38:06 GMT -5
i have a hard time buying that Jess. they havent released a studio album in 7 years and it didnt even sell 100,000 copies. i havent even heard the name steely dan in years, i didnt know they were a hot band right now.
fortunately i dont think it will happen anyway. boy would i disappointed if Steely Dan was one of our headliners.
i have a hard time buying that Jess. they havent released a studio album in 7 years and it didnt even sell 100,000 copies. i havent even heard the name steely dan in years, i didnt know they were a hot band right now.
fortunately i dont think it will happen anyway. boy would i disappointed if Steely Dan was one of our headliners.
Nobody cares if Classic Rock Bands release new albums. Personally I doubt it because they refuse to play venues where they can not get the sound the way they want it. I think if they were there and you gave them a chance though you would be pleasantly surprised. They are really interesting jazz/psychedelic rock that is worth listening to.
It is sad that a lot of people only know My Old School, or Do It Again, like a lot of bands there best stuff was not the hits. Deacon Blues is the only one that gets any real radio play that is in my favorites.
Post by The Gr8 Wormholio on Dec 14, 2010 16:50:04 GMT -5
What do you guys think about the possibility of Eric Clapton as a headliner? He has plans for a tour that is scheduled to end on June 10. He has never played Roo before and fits the bill for an old school, popular musician.
What do you guys think about the possibility of Eric Clapton as a headliner? He has plans for a tour that is scheduled to end on June 10. He has never played Roo before and fits the bill for an old school, popular musician.
I'm starting to think that this will happen. This year's sleeper headliner. People haven't seen it coming (until now, of course.)
Post by A$AP Rosko on Dec 14, 2010 17:22:51 GMT -5
God, I love Steely Dan. Easily one of my favorite bands of that era. Can't Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, and Katy Lied are all classics in every sense of the word.
That said, I'm not sure that they have the draw to be headliners.
God, I love Steely Dan. Easily one of my favorite bands of that era. Can't Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, and Katy Lied are all classics in every sense of the word.
That said, I'm not sure that they have the draw to be headliners.
I am not 100% either, but they are not touring, and if you worked it right you could have a ton of sit ins and get a crazy good one off set. A little out of left field but I could see it working.
Please tell me I'm the only one shocked by "if Steely Dan is there, they would headline." I get that they have sold 30 million albums and are in the HoF, but headline? So, would they play unopposed?
And part of the price tag attached to moderate sized venues for Steely Dan is the demographic that is buying tickets to see Steely Dan. We are talking about older people that are using a night out at a music theater, auditorium, or music hall to see a band they loved in their younger years. While also seeing a band that rarely performs, it is a bit of a novelty to see them live.
They have a cult following, but is it larger than Ween? When I think of headliners, shouldn't they be able to sell out some of the larger venues in the United States. Jess, if Arcade Fire is too small to headliner, how is Steely Dan too big NOT to headline?
They seem to fall close (or slightly above) where John Fogerty is, currently, in popularity.
What do you guys think about the possibility of Eric Clapton as a headliner? He has plans for a tour that is scheduled to end on June 10. He has never played Roo before and fits the bill for an old school, popular musician.
not gonna happen. could him and band physically be on the farm to headline saturday night? sure. would they be ready to go for that show? probably not. and they're not gonna have clapton close out the fest.
Please tell me I'm the only one shocked by "if Steely Dan is there, they would headline." I get that they have sold 30 million albums and are in the HoF, but headline? So, would they play unopposed?
And part of the price tag attached to moderate sized venues for Steely Dan is the demographic that is buying tickets to see Steely Dan. We are talking about older people that are using a night out at a music theater, auditorium, or music hall to see a band they loved in their younger years. While also seeing a band that rarely performs, it is a bit of a novelty to see them live.
They have a cult following, but is it larger than Ween? When I think of headliners, shouldn't they be able to sell out some of the larger venues in the United States. Jess, if Arcade Fire is too small to headliner, how is Steely Dan too big NOT to headline?
They seem to fall close (or slightly above) where John Fogerty is, currently, in popularity.
Getting a one off Steely Dan show would be a huge coupe for Bonnaroo. Like you said 30 million albums and the hall of fame combined with a touring history of less than 100 shows over 30 years.
Post by BrokenLight on Dec 14, 2010 19:22:32 GMT -5
steely dan would most certainly not headline. not even sure they're a lock for a stage slot. costello played a tent in 2009, jeff beck played a tent last year.
Post by tenpertrap on Dec 14, 2010 19:24:35 GMT -5
Wouldnt it be nice if they added a stage similar in size to which, called the Jam Stage? Furthur, WSP, and Phish would play at night, with SCI, moe., etc during the day.