Tom Waits for 2012

[chris41]

The only artist 2012 really needs is Tom Waits.

[r]

Not happening.

[itrainmonkeys]

Won't happen...........but I'd be there for the full set if it did.

[bacon]

Ya Tom Waits would be cool but I don't see him playing a festival

[Deleted]

I am pretty sure he has said in a interview he does not play festivals because of his ongoing sobriety and he likes to do his shows in a controlled environment. I saw him in 08, and it was an really amazing live show.

[A$AP Rosko]

I reeeeeeeeeeeally really really want to see Waits. Doubt this happens, though. If it did, I would most definitely find my way into the What pit.

[Jello Biafra]

Dr00gz + outdoors = not happening

[theshining]

yeah not happening. May as well lock this thread down

[chris41]

I still hold out the hope. Unfortunately he'd probably get a David Byrne/Buffalo Springfield kinda spot on the Which.

[bunny]

Jun 23, 2011 16:12:12 GMT -5 A$AP Rosko said:

I reeeeeeeeeeeally really really want to see Waits.

I fear I'll never see him. Anywhere

[tangerinetrees]

i second, third, fourth, and fifth this!

[notdarkyet]

This would be really cool and would make me happy if it were to happen.

[whofalls]

Tom Waits seldom tours and when he does they are in seated venues

[itrainmonkeys]

Jun 28, 2011 14:45:26 GMT -5 whofalls said:

Tom Waits seldom tours and when he does they are in seated venues

People can still wish that he will be at Roo in 2012.....even if it's pretty unlikely.

[whofalls]

Jun 28, 2011 14:54:14 GMT -5 itrainmonkeys said:

Jun 28, 2011 14:45:26 GMT -5 whofalls said:

Tom Waits seldom tours and when he does they are in seated venues

People can still wish that he will be at Roo in 2012.....even if it's pretty unlikely.

I'm with everyone on the wishing. I'd pay the price of admission to see Tom Waits alone.

[itrainmonkeys]

Same here.

[FuzzyWarbles]

When Waits last played Dallas it wasn't at a seated venue, it was at The Palladium Ballroom. Unfortunately I did not get to go. I really would not want to see him in a seated venue. I want to be in the pit, dancing like a mad gypsy and singing every word to every song. Kind of like when I'm drunk at home at 3 in the morning and put his music on.

[Whoreshack]

he should just have a standing invite

[itrainmonkeys]

I'm sure he does.

[Whoreshack]

True.

[jack324]

Jun 24, 2011 3:11:09 GMT -5 bunny said:

Jun 23, 2011 16:12:12 GMT -5 A$AP Rosko said:

I reeeeeeeeeeeally really really want to see Waits.

I fear I'll never see him. Anywhere

^^this.

I'll be able to live with it if I never get to see David Bowie, or Prince, or the Stones... but if I never get to see Tom Waits live, I'll be devastated. I've adored everything about that man's work ever since I first heard "Tom Traubert's Blues" when I was nine years old.

I agree with those who say we'll never get to see him at Roo, but I know it would be a show people would talk about for many, many years afterwards.

[absolutevonnegut]

I'm all for this. Rain Dogs at Roo please. I know it won't happen, but Mr. Waits is a top three get for me.

[Deleted]

This never really got enough attention. Where would he fit on the lineup though assuming he would play a fest that is?

[itrainmonkeys]

Personally I'd put him in the David Byrne spot but that might be too high up for some people.

[Deleted]

Jan 10, 2012 16:14:39 GMT -5 itrainmonkeys said:

Personally I'd put him in the David Byrne spot but that might be too high up for some people.

IDK I was thinking the BS spot.

[itrainmonkeys]

Are you talking in terms of on the lineup poster or what timeslot/stage? I be confused.

[one98d]

I think it would have to be a late Which slot before a headliner.

[mc]

[purplefuzzystuff]

Jun 24, 2011 3:11:09 GMT -5 bunny said:

Jun 23, 2011 16:12:12 GMT -5 A$AP Rosko said:

I reeeeeeeeeeeally really really want to see Waits.

I fear I'll never see him. Anywhere

Yeah, I fear I blew my opportunity to see him. I found out he was playing Asheville the day the tickets went on sale. I spent one hour discussing it with my friend and by the time we decided the $70 tickets were worth it, they were sold out. Sad, sad day.

I would be ecstatic if he played roo' but I have to agree, it's not gonna happen.

[kaspar662]

Not even going to take the time to read over this. All I have to say is NOT HAPPENING; even though I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE for it to. I've been raised listening to Tom Waits, man's a genius no doubt. I just don't see him down to do it. He seems pretty self conscious about being a "sell out" which he may possibly see himself if he were to play Roo.