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There are my guesses for some of the random Facebook posts over the last few weeks.
Nah. Ashley Capps has done interviews in the past saying that headliners are booked 1-2 years in advance. Whoever the headliners are, they have been that way for some time.
Nah. Ashley Capps has done interviews in the past saying that headliners are booked 1-2 years in advance. Whoever the headliners are, they have been that way for some time.
I thought it was more that the PROCESS of booking the headliners began well in advance of the festival. I'm sure they don't actually sign them that early, though. I mean, hell, look at a band like Kings of Leon - they weren't NEARLY big enough to headline a major music festival in the U.S. back in 2008, you know? I'm sure they start discussions with the booking, try to see what bands will be available/touring, but I don't think they had Radiohead signed on a contract in 2004, for example.
You're right, it is the process now that I remember. But the thing is, I doubt that what Glastonbury is doing right now is going to affect the headliners this year. Though I could be wrong again.
I mean, hell, look at a band like Kings of Leon - they weren't NEARLY big enough to headline a major music festival in the U.S. back in 2008, you know?
I don't know how legit it is.....but I seem to remember reading something about how Roo wanted KOL to play in 2009 and they both decided to hold off another year so that KOL could headline. Anyone else remember this?
So yea, some cases it may not be a few years in advance. They said they tried to get Radiohead for years but that makes sense.
Post by The Wookie Monster on Feb 1, 2011 11:15:17 GMT -5
My guess is that bigger named bands such as the Stones, U2, etc. have standing offers and when it's time for them to tour they let Bonnaroo know of their interest.
She did Jonah, err I mean Juggs. However, I have decided on my own that she meant The White Stripes - Furthur - and MMJ. No Buffalo Springfield and Arcade Fire.
I've taken the liberty of putting in Neil and WSP.
Fixed.
I reiterate that I don't think she knows anything, but it's more likely that she meant Buffalo Springfield, Furthur, MMJ. Plus, we need to stop interchanging Buffalo Springfield and CSNY...not the same thing.
I reiterate that I don't think she knows anything, but it's more likely that she meant Buffalo Springfield, Furthur, MMJ. Plus, we need to stop interchanging Buffalo Springfield and CSNY...not the same thing.
I think The White Stripes are just as possible, if not more, than Buffalo Springfield... there has been just as many rumors for either, although they may be all more wishful thinking than anything...
and are Buffalo Springfield really a #1? I don't think so. Unless they are playing some NY and CSNY songs in their set, and if thats the case, why not just have NY or CSNY? We know Stills and Nash are touring. Assuming sunshine is legit, I don't think she would have made the absence of a #1 remark of it were Springfield that was correct over the Stripes...
it could possibly be Arcade Fire over The White Stripes, but would that really be the surprise HL BonnarooDecective was referring to?
It might just be my old eyes but I don't see a #1... Do you?
Of the original 5 that she said "3 out of 5" about, Buffalo Springfield was the only possible #1. That's why I say she was probably referring to Buffalo Springfield, Furthur, MMJ. This is all silly, though, because I don't think she knows anything.
There haven't been rumors for Buffalo Springfield or White Stripes. Its like Neil Young/Roger Waters all over again.
True. I'm just trying to play the "if by some chance she knows something" game. If not for last year, both Buffalo Springfield and The White Stripes would probably be "rumored" on CoS at this point, though.