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-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
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I doubt MMJ will top their epic 4 hour set from 2008. More than likely I could see a 3 hour slot either split headlining or LN
The only way I see them topping it is if they did 2 nights ala Phish. Maybe late night What on Saturday and then either close the Which on Sunday or headlining spot Sunday. That'd be sweet.
Gotta say, There is so much irrelevant speculation in this thread it is incredibly frustrating to read. Arcade Fire as a headliner? MMJ getting two shows?
I think people are predicting what they want to happen, and disregarding what actually has a possibility of happenning.
Post by theshining on Jan 23, 2011 16:35:55 GMT -5
^ I am not predicting or throwing out hopes, I am merely speculating on all possibilities so that I may not go totally crazy in the weeks leading up to line-up announcement day.
For the record Arcade Fire could definitely headline
Yes way Neil Young would be Saturday. But I was told it would be impossible to have Buffalo Springfield and Neil Young solo stuff and have other artists join him for encores. So the best case scenario would be chuck all of that and have CSNY.
Gotta say, There is so much irrelevant speculation in this thread it is incredibly frustrating to read. Arcade Fire as a headliner? MMJ getting two shows?
I think people are predicting what they want to happen, and disregarding what actually has a possibility of happenning.
Well said, and they also take it personally if you disagree with said wild assed speculation.
Post by theshining on Jan 23, 2011 16:44:15 GMT -5
I guess some take what is written on here personally, I usually just stop reading anything aggressive, hateful, not related, etc and move on. There is enough crap here to wade through as it is.
Being an active inforoo poster may be a predictor of how uncool one may be, but I do have a life away from a computer. Anyone who takes anything on here personally, or takes this too seriously, needs to take a few steps back and reassess themselves
I guess some take what is written on here personally, I usually just stop reading anything aggressive, hateful, not related, etc and move on. There is enough crap here to wade through as it is.
Being an active inforoo poster may be a predictor of how uncool one may be, but I do have a life away from a computer. Anyone who takes anything on here personally, or takes this too seriously, needs to take a few steps back and reassess themselves
Gotta say, There is so much irrelevant speculation in this thread it is incredibly frustrating to read. Arcade Fire as a headliner? MMJ getting two shows?
I think people are predicting what they want to happen, and disregarding what actually has a possibility of happenning.
Well said, and they also take it personally if you disagree with said wild assed speculation.
This is a SPECULATION thread. Why do you care if people speculate. Its just for fun. Also, all of the speculation in this thread is opinion so it can't really be incorrect. I know you think you are god and never wrong but you need to realize that just because you disagree with someone's opinion it doesn't make it wrong.
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Well said, and they also take it personally if you disagree with said wild assed speculation.
This is a SPECULATION thread. Why do you care if people speculate. Its just for fun. Also, all of the speculation in this thread is opinion so it can't really be incorrect. I know you think you are god and never wrong but you need to realize that just because you disagree with someone's opinion it doesn't make it wrong.
Yet if I venture an opinion like Buffett, or Steely Dan would be a good headliner I get ripped to shreds. You guys only get self righteous like this when it is a band you like being maligned. It is pretty funny to watch people get butthurt about the fact that a band that could not sell 5000 tickets in Atlanta is probably not going to headline Bonnaroo.
I know I'm late to the party, but I do like Arcade Fire... I love Funeral, didn't care for Neon Bible, and think Suburbs is alright, not bad, but certainly not a classic. More than any of that, I am intrigued by the live show and would absolutely love to see Arcade Fire at Bonnaroo.
Post by Mista Don't Play on Jan 23, 2011 16:56:03 GMT -5
In the above scenario Arcade Fire would be splitting time with SCI as Beasties/Byrne did in 09, at least thats how I interpreted it. That is definitely a possible scenario. Not really going out on a limb at all with that kind of speculation.
They could definitely play What stage before a big time late night. Not saying its going to happen, and I don't see them as unopposed headliners, but the above scenario is very possible.
This is a SPECULATION thread. Why do you care if people speculate. Its just for fun. Also, all of the speculation in this thread is opinion so it can't really be incorrect. I know you think you are god and never wrong but you need to realize that just because you disagree with someone's opinion it doesn't make it wrong.
Yet if I venture an opinion like Buffett, or Steely Dan would be a good headliner I get ripped to shreds. You guys only get self righteous like this when it is a band you like being maligned. It is pretty funny to watch people get butthurt about the fact that a band that could not sell 5000 tickets in Atlanta is probably not going to headline Bonnaroo.
My comment had nothing to do with Arcade Fire. I also think its funny that you call others self-righteous.
Yet if I venture an opinion like Buffett, or Steely Dan would be a good headliner I get ripped to shreds. You guys only get self righteous like this when it is a band you like being maligned. It is pretty funny to watch people get butthurt about the fact that a band that could not sell 5000 tickets in Atlanta is probably not going to headline Bonnaroo.
My comment had nothing to do with Arcade Fire. I also think its funny that you call others self-righteous.
Not as funny as you whining about people challenging others musical opinions.
For the record my prediction for headliners in 2011 is U2, Furthur, and Widespread Panic.
Reasoning: U2: Week long gap in their tourdates during Roo is an obvious indicator. We've seen this happen before with Phish. Furthur: Elder statesmen of the scene, and a dead-related act has nit headlined Bonnaroo since 2006. Bobby and Phil played together at the first Roo. Widespread Panic: has Headlined 7 of the 27 headlining slots (26% of tge time). Headlined 1st year for 2 nights. Is going on indefinite hiatus post-2011. Is tied to Bonnaroo and their success on a level that no other band can claim. An obvious get.
Though that is my prediction, I am not 100% confident that all 3 will headline. I do expect all 3 to be there, but could see Panic or Furthur grabbing a late night instead of a headliner.
There is a difference between saying you disagree with someone's opinion and telling them their opinion is wrong.
Really? I mean if someone has the opinion that the Ke4ha would be a good headliner they are wrong aren't they? She is not big enough or popular enough in the demographic. Sometimes opinions are wrong especially when they are backed by hopes instead of facts. Now opinions on what is to your musical tastes is something else entirely.
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It is pretty funny to watch people get butthurt about the fact that a band that could not sell 5000 tickets in Atlanta is probably not going to headline Bonnaroo.
This argument is flawed though. Arcade Fire isn't not be big enough to draw in 80,000 people for a festival. But at a music festival that features a lot of indie music they would be a highlight act and one of the more anticipated if they were there. Its relevant music for a lot of people in attendance. A festival like Bonnaroo does have big time headliners, but they don't have to rely on the headliners to be the sole draw of the festival.
A similar fact to negate the argument.. last time Wu-tang came through NC they played an 1000 capacity bar/club (approx.) Yet many people here feel they could be the top drawing hip hop act.
It is pretty funny to watch people get butthurt about the fact that a band that could not sell 5000 tickets in Atlanta is probably not going to headline Bonnaroo.
This argument is flawed though. Arcade Fire isn't not be big enough to draw in 80,000 people for a festival. But at a music festival that features a lot of indie music they would be a highlight act and one of the more anticipated if they were there. Its relevant music for a lot of people in attendance. A festival like Bonnaroo does have big time headliners, but they don't have to rely on the headliners to be the sole draw of the festival.
A similar fact to negate the argument.. last time Wu-tang came through NC they played an 1000 capacity bar/club (approx.) Yet many people here feel they could be the top drawing hip hop act.
Name me one band that has headlined Bonnaroo that would be unable to sell 5000 tickets in Atlanta. The name of the game is to get people there, and the majority of us come from the south where AF is not that big a deal.
Arcade Fire is also headlining Jazz Fest, so if they played bonnaroo this year, they very well could play a headline slot.
No unopposed headliners there, always at least two medium sized shows going on it makes a difference. Also they technically have like 12 headliners it waters the honor down a bit.
For the record my prediction for headliners in 2011 is U2, Furthur, and Widespread Panic.
Reasoning: U2: Week long gap in their tourdates during Roo is an obvious indicator. We've seen this happen before with Phish. Furthur: Elder statesmen of the scene, and a dead-related act has nit headlined Bonnaroo since 2006. Bobby and Phil played together at the first Roo. Widespread Panic: has Headlined 7 of the 27 headlining slots (26% of tge time). Headlined 1st year for 2 nights. Is going on indefinite hiatus post-2011. Is tied to Bonnaroo and their success on a level that no other band can claim. An obvious get.
Though that is my prediction, I am not 100% confident that all 3 will headline. I do expect all 3 to be there, but could see Panic or Furthur grabbing a late night instead of a headliner.
I can see all three there and one band as a latenight.
How about this: Friday- U2>Widespread Panic Saturday - CSNY>Prince LN Sunday - MMJ>Furthur