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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.
Which is exactly why I think they wouldn't headline. I would love to see them, but they played the Beale Street Jazz Festival and didn't even play unopposed. And they played about an hour and a half, sure they have the catalog to go longer, but seriously?
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.
Which is exactly why I think they wouldn't headline. I would love to see them, but they played the Beale Street Jazz Festival and didn't even play unopposed. And they played about an hour and a half, sure they have the catalog to go longer, but seriously?
I dont want to bicker man, I am just giving my opinion that it would be a huge get for them.
I agree it would be a huge get, doesn't matter where they would play, I would probably see them. I think we just disagree on the where part of that haha.
Post by BrokenLight on Dec 14, 2010 19:36:48 GMT -5
saw the dukes of september (fagen, mcdonald, scaggs) oddly this past september and the only two great moments were covers of "shakedown street" and "something in the air"
i know they're really good, but i wouldn't really be interested in seeing Steely Dan in a headliner spot. it just seems like dad music. and, like, not even cool dad music IMO. just my opinion. reasonable people can disagree.
that said, they are legends, and IF they were there, i'd say they would headline.
i'm really hoping for something like...
Radiohead * Neil Young * The Strokes * Widespread Panic *Arcade Fire * Gorillaz
not a panic fan, but i'll bet that they are there.
what's up with The Strokes and Soundgarden? have either of them been definitively ruled out? sorry if you guys have already addressed that...
Post by Mista Don't Play on Dec 15, 2010 0:03:11 GMT -5
I'm skeptical on how much I would enjoy a live Soundgarden set these days, I really enjoyed them back in the day, but I've grown tired of Cornell so I can't really say how excited I would be about seeing them.
I've always floated back and forth on my opinion of The Strokes, so I can't really judge how I would feel about seeing them at Roo. However, given that I doubt they would play much more than an hour, I wouldn't have to worry about much conflict regarding their set, if I chose to partake.
This is the first message board I've ever been on, the only reason I joined is because I love Bonnaroo and wanted to read and talk about it all year long.
Post by RadioSpirit on Dec 15, 2010 2:04:35 GMT -5
Nah, both would be cool.
Also, i looked Steely Dan up on setlist.fm and they seem to play a lot of venues with "Theatre" in their name, and only a few with "amphitheatre". Didn't see any huge stadiums or areanas, and their draw seems deep as opposed to wide, so i don't really see them as a headliner. But it would be pretty cool if they were there, and i would try to catch them.
I agree it would be a huge get, doesn't matter where they would play, I would probably see them. I think we just disagree on the where part of that haha.
In no way would it be a big get for Bonnaroo at this point.
I agree it would be a huge get, doesn't matter where they would play, I would probably see them. I think we just disagree on the where part of that haha.
In no way would it be a big get for Bonnaroo at this point.
Definitely backwards. I'll be pretty sad and actually half surprised if we don't get the Strokes. They haven't played Bonnaroo before and have their first album in five(2006 was Impressions, right?) years coming out in the next few months. Also, their Lollapalooza set was awesome, and I want to see them again. I think they'd be perfect for LN Which.
Post by spmirish03 on Dec 15, 2010 12:05:25 GMT -5
Steely Dan would not headline bonnaroo, they would fit the same spot that Fogerty fit in.
They played here in Toledo is 2007 and played the amphitheater at the Toledo Zoo which seats 4500 people.
Other acts that have played it over the last couple years are Crosby, Stills and Nash; Earth, Wind and Fire; Moody Blues; Weird Al; Barenaked Ladies; John Legend; Alice Cooper and some others that I cant remember right now.
There are some big acts in there, but none of them are headlining material at Roo.
Steely Dan would be great, but I don't see them being headliners either. Actually I would MUCH rather see them in Fogerty's spot. A nice relaxing Sunday set to set you up for the finale.
If you think Steely Dan would headline anything other than a state fair you are out of it.
If you didn't know Kayne sampled Kid Charlemagne you are out of it! If you spend a good amount of time revisiting their library you would hear tons of songs that have been sampled. It's become a running gag between me and my wife that everything new samples their music.
EDIT: Also Alice Cooper LN would be a blast too. He may not compete with GWAR but his stage show is not to be missed IMHO.
Steely Dan would not headline bonnaroo, they would fit the same spot that Fogerty fit in.
They played here in Toledo is 2007 and played the amphitheater at the Toledo Zoo which seats 4500 people.
Other acts that have played it over the last couple years are Crosby, Stills and Nash; Earth, Wind and Fire; Moody Blues; Weird Al; Barenaked Ladies; John Legend; Alice Cooper and some others that I cant remember right now.
There are some big acts in there, but none of them are headlining material at Roo.
You don't think CSN would headline? Steely Dan seems borderline to me. Maybe late night Which. Pretzel Logic still one of my faves.
Steely Dan would not headline bonnaroo, they would fit the same spot that Fogerty fit in.
They played here in Toledo is 2007 and played the amphitheater at the Toledo Zoo which seats 4500 people.
Other acts that have played it over the last couple years are Crosby, Stills and Nash; Earth, Wind and Fire; Moody Blues; Weird Al; Barenaked Ladies; John Legend; Alice Cooper and some others that I cant remember right now.
There are some big acts in there, but none of them are headlining material at Roo.
You don't think CSN would headline? Steely Dan seems borderline to me. Maybe late night Which. Pretzel Logic still one of my faves.
I think soundgarden along with red hot chili peppers would be two great bands for the big ten. also i herd something about the remaining sublime members formed a group not sure what the name is though dubstep for sure