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Post by kaleidoscope kristen on Feb 7, 2012 18:26:13 GMT -5
postjack, I think you're going to have an epic experience as far as live music goes during that run!! I'm super envious!
The casino that I work for is super particular and we have tons of black out dates due to holidays and events so it was hard enough for me to do Jazz Fest and 'roo.
I am planning on doing pow wow in August too, so I'm trying to save up and my poor checking account can't take that many festival hits unfortunately :/
Plus I promised my 3 year old a trip to Blue Bayou in Baton Rouge, and a few other mini trips so I'm going to be a busy bee.
As a HUGE DMB fan I must say that their festival shows do absolutely no justice for them. They usually have setlists oriented to appease the masses and they don't really demonstrate their full musical talent at festivals, probably because of the restricted time slot (a regular DMB show usually lasts well over three hours, many times over four). Their rarer yet much better songs hardly ever make appearances at festivals and I feel like they just don't get into it as much as they do at regular shows. I thought their Roo performance in 2010 was mediocre at best.
That being said, I think they are an incredible band and I don't think people should judge them if they have only seen them perform at festivals.
I agree with all of this except the bolded DMB shows are NEVER 4 hrs and VERY rarely over 3. They are usually around 2.5.
Okay perhaps I exaggerated a little but I have been to shows that have pushed the 3.5-4 hour mark. Charlottesville '10 and AC night 3 last summer come to mind.
(repost from another thread, it makes more sense here)
There's plenty there for me.
By the way I have seen absolutely NONE of the bands listed above. Zero.
I like this guy's attitude. I think it's important for everyone to realize that the people that run festivals are trying to please people other than the folks like us that are major festival goers. I mean, we're having a serious conversation about a music festival on the internet board of the other festival we'll probably be going to this year. I'd say we're a pretty concentrated and perhaps jaded crowd. Most people haven't seen DMB 10 times or know that STS9 has been at about 9 of the last 10 festivals I've been to. It's not just DMB, STS9, and Pretty Lights, for that matter. Not to say that festivals shouldn't be pushing the frontiers, and on that note, I think Hangout does have some hot, brand new artists. Y'all check out the Shakes.
An annual festival's like the circus, ya know. Comes to town, a few new tricks, but it's still elephants and peanuts, and if you don't like seeing Dumbo, then you're leaving a lot of potential satisfaction at the door.
Do we know if the last addition will be before ticket sales?
Good question. Chances are the fest organizers don't even know. Sounds like they are at the whims of some BNA. It would make more sense for an artist to announce on a weekday rather then weekend though.
Post by Fritz the Cat on Feb 7, 2012 19:15:50 GMT -5
I think it's because they ask $209 for a pass plus whatever for a condo rental that really steers me away. That and Alabama is a 7 hr trip for me. But for $50 more, you get to Bonnaroo...please.
But if it was in my backyard and, oh say around $145...I'd check it out.
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I personally like the Hangout lineup.
Jack White, Wilco, FLips and SCI is plenty for me. I would pay 50 to see any of them.
I realize that most of you have seen some or all of these but I have seen NONE of them.
The list of other shows that look good to me are: DMB (Im not a huge fan, but I hear he puts on good shows so I will check it out) STS9 (missed em at roo due to being a vagina and going back to camp to sleep) Gogol (same as above) Skrillex (I want to molly out and catch this show. bite me) G Love Alabama Shakes Gary Clark Jr Flogging Molly Paper Diamond (close as Im gonna come to Bisco this summer I guess)
There's plenty there for me.
By the way I have seen absolutely NONE of the bands listed above. Zero.
and as you see, the bolded describes the epidemic that is "edm" in a nutshell.
I get it, its not everyone's thing. Hell, its not really MY thing. But a zillion people can't be wrong. I have had some good beans before and tranced out to some tron and had a good time. Its fun. So its not for you, thats cool.
Epidemic seems negative. I know Im going to enjoy it.
I get it, its not everyone's thing. Hell, its not really MY thing. But a zillion people can't be wrong. I have had some good beans before and tranced out to some tron and had a good time. Its fun. So its not for you, thats cool.
Epidemic seems negative. I know Im going to enjoy it.
No, i just feel that treating music as an accessory to druq use completely ilegitimizes said "music" as an art form. and yes, a "zillion" people can be wrong and quite often are. Seen the billboard top 100 lately? How about the Grammy Nominees? Face it most "popular" forms of entertainment have an ulterior motive which completely negates the authenticity of music (and other venues of art) as a true art form.
I get it, its not everyone's thing. Hell, its not really MY thing. But a zillion people can't be wrong. I have had some good beans before and tranced out to some tron and had a good time. Its fun. So its not for you, thats cool.
Epidemic seems negative. I know Im going to enjoy it.
No, i just feel that treating music as an accessory to druq use completely ilegitimizes said "music" as an art form. and yes, a "zillion" people can be wrong and quite often are. Seen the billboard top 100 lately? How about the Grammy Nominees? Face it most "popular" forms of entertainment have an ulterior motive which completely negates the authenticity of music (and other venues of art) as a true art form.
Gramps,
This post makes up for your Red Hot Chili Pepper hate. Good posting.
I get it, its not everyone's thing. Hell, its not really MY thing. But a zillion people can't be wrong. I have had some good beans before and tranced out to some tron and had a good time. Its fun. So its not for you, thats cool.
Epidemic seems negative. I know Im going to enjoy it.
No, i just feel that treating music as an accessory to druq use completely ilegitimizes said "music" as an art form. and yes, a "zillion" people can be wrong and quite often are. Seen the billboard top 100 lately? How about the Grammy Nominees? Face it most "popular" forms of entertainment have an ulterior motive which completely negates the authenticity of music (and other venues of art) as a true art form.
I'm not a tee-totltler by any means, and I understand Surf's desire, but this is an excellent post.
I get it, its not everyone's thing. Hell, its not really MY thing. But a zillion people can't be wrong. I have had some good beans before and tranced out to some tron and had a good time. Its fun. So its not for you, thats cool.
Epidemic seems negative. I know Im going to enjoy it.
No, i just feel that treating music as an accessory to druq use completely ilegitimizes said "music" as an art form. and yes, a "zillion" people can be wrong and quite often are. Seen the billboard top 100 lately? How about the Grammy Nominees? Face it most "popular" forms of entertainment have an ulterior motive which completely negates the authenticity of music (and other venues of art) as a true art form.
I can appreciate your point of view. Understandable. Valid. But just because a lot of the top 100 is prefab horseshyt doesn't mean it all is. I realize that what he puts out may not be considered by everyone 'good' or consider him 'talented' but I like some of the sounds he makes.
As far as the music being an accessory for druq use, well, how many people get baked and go to phish, or drink and listen to tom petty. Or eat a button and go see Roger Waters. Its nothing new. I bet people used to smoke o.pium and go see Beethoven.
You're right, a zillion people can be wrong. That doesn't change the fact that I will enjoy myself at the show. And to me, thats all that matters.
I do respect your opinion though. I totally get it.
Do we know if the last addition will be before ticket sales?
Good question. Chances are the fest organizers don't even know. Sounds like they are at the whims of some BNA. It would make more sense for an artist to announce on a weekday rather then weekend though.
I could have sworn the website said the final BNA would be announced this week, but now I can't find any mention of that. Definitely sounds like someone is jerking them around a little bit.
Good question. Chances are the fest organizers don't even know. Sounds like they are at the whims of some BNA. It would make more sense for an artist to announce on a weekday rather then weekend though.
I could have sworn the website said the final BNA would be announced this week, but now I can't find any mention of that. Definitely sounds like someone is jerking them around a little bit.
The picture that says this week is still up on their Facebook page.
I've done WAKA>ROO the past 3 years, but this year I'm trading WAKA for HANGOUT. This line up is better than WAKA in my opinion. Having to get a condo and all that crap has kept me from considering Hangout, but once I found out there is nice State Park to camp at a mile and a half up the road, I was in! I can ride my bike or catch the shuttle. It'll be sweet. I'm pretty excited to finally get to see Dispatch! Of course this festival is no Bonnaroo, that is my HOME! but it'll be pretty fun I think.
(repost from another thread, it makes more sense here)
I personally like the Hangout lineup.
Jack White, Wilco, FLips and SCI is plenty for me. I would pay 50 to see any of them.
I realize that most of you have seen some or all of these but I have seen NONE of them.
The list of other shows that look good to me are: DMB (Im not a huge fan, but I hear he puts on good shows so I will check it out) STS9 (missed em at roo due to being a vagina and going back to camp to sleep) Gogol (same as above) Skrillex (I want to molly out and catch this show. bite me) G Love Alabama Shakes Gary Clark Jr Flogging Molly Paper Diamond (close as Im gonna come to Bisco this summer I guess)
There's plenty there for me.
By the way I have seen absolutely NONE of the bands listed above. Zero.
I'm actually curious to check out Skrillex as well...although I anticipate only being able to tolerate it for a few songs (I'll be rocking the ear plugs for sure--why ruin your hearing when you can FEEL the drop?).
Flogging Molly is incredible...one of my favorite bands and an amazing live show.
Shpongle will be interesting...I've been listening to their music since probably 2004 and didn't know they played shows (not coincidentally, I cut out the recreational drug use that year and haven't been to a fest since 04 bannaroo, so I'm out of the loop).
I wish they would add Ozomatli, YSMB and Soulive...speaking of--what's up with not having any jazz influence in the lineup? (admittedly, that could reek of ignorance as I don't know half of them...and also I don't want to get into who's influenced by jazz, that's a different topic)
Steve Winwood will definitely be a stop. So will DMB for old times sake.
Overall I'm pretty bummed on the lineup though. STS9 bores the hell out of me. I'll give Jack White a shot. I'd love to see RHCP, their new album is fantastic and I will preempt and challenge anyone who would suggest otherwise...innovative it is not, but it is iterative in their style and I love it. The only band from my youth that I would prefer to see would be Rage.
No, i just feel that treating music as an accessory to druq use completely ilegitimizes said "music" as an art form.
I have to say that I quite hated almost all off the late night type music until I decided to finally experiment last year at Roo. And now I can appreciate it. It completely changed my viewpoint to the point that I even went to Moogfest last year. Until that point, you probably couldn't have even paid me do go to a festival like that.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Post by highcountrychillin on Feb 7, 2012 20:56:08 GMT -5
For me this is a huge adavantage for the overall vibe at hangout. Its just not a setting one can explain ,The flaming lips last year made thousands of grown ups feel like children on Xmas. T-shorty made everyone forget its 200 degrees and boogie on the asphalt.and The tent may not be for you but with expansion shpongle and others will be insane, with the stage setups and the variety of music I'm super excited to be blown away several times.
Unfortunately, I'm starting to come to grips with the fact that I won't be able to swing Hangout this year. I'm moving to Cali in the coming months for a new job and logistically I can't make both Hangout and Roo happen...and i'll always choose Roo.
I think i'm kind of screwed over on my $150 deposit, unless one of you awesome people would like to take my condo. It sleeps up to 6, has a sick gulf view, and is half a mile from the fest...easy walk, we stayed there last year. And next to Waffle House
Someone on the Hangout boards named "Insider" posted this lineup last night. I dont think it is real.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion Red Hot Chili Peppers Jane's Addiction Weezer John Mayer Al Green Gov't Mule Levon Helm Band moe. Ben Folds Five Yonder Mountain String Band Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings Gogol Bordello Weir, Robinson & Greene Acoustic Trio Ghostland Observatory Galactic The Word (ft. Robert Randolph, John Medeski & North Mississippi Allstars) Megadeth funky Meters Tedeschi Trucks Band Mavis Staples G. Love & Special Sauce Cage The Elephant Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros Fitz & the Tantrums Ozomatli Janelle Monae Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue NEEDTOBREATHE Dawes Carolina Chocolate Drops EOTO Gary Clark Jr. Punch Brothers Zach Deputy The Civil Wars The Infamous Stringdusters Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires GIVERS The Lee Boys Alabama Shakes Orgone Futurebirds Sarah Jarosz
Okay, bear with me...this is an old post, but a surprising (by my account) number of these are correct. I am probably just out of my element and don't know who is playing festivals these days, but don't a few of these seem a little obscure to have just guessed?
I'm counting 8 that this list has right: Gogol Bordello Mavis Staples G. Love and Special Sauce Cage the Elephant Dawes Gary Clark Jr Alabama Shakes Futurebirds
Are the aforementioned acts just likely to play at Hangout because of their track record/popularity at festivals? In other words: are these coincidences because the author might know something or is it a just a matter of statistical probability that these ones proved to be accurate? Bottom line: is there any stock that I should be placing in some of the other picks?
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Someone on the Hangout boards named "Insider" posted this lineup last night. I dont think it is real.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion Red Hot Chili Peppers Jane's Addiction Weezer John Mayer Al Green Gov't Mule Levon Helm Band moe. Ben Folds Five Yonder Mountain String Band Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings Gogol Bordello Weir, Robinson & Greene Acoustic Trio Ghostland Observatory Galactic The Word (ft. Robert Randolph, John Medeski & North Mississippi Allstars) Megadeth funky Meters Tedeschi Trucks Band Mavis Staples G. Love & Special Sauce Cage The Elephant Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros Fitz & the Tantrums Ozomatli Janelle Monae Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue NEEDTOBREATHE Dawes Carolina Chocolate Drops EOTO Gary Clark Jr. Punch Brothers Zach Deputy The Civil Wars The Infamous Stringdusters Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires GIVERS The Lee Boys Alabama Shakes Orgone Futurebirds Sarah Jarosz
Okay, bear with me...this is an old post, but a surprising (by my account) number of these are correct. I am probably just out of my element and don't know who is playing festivals these days, but don't a few of these seem a little obscure to have just guessed?
I'm counting 8 that this list has right: Gogol Bordello Mavis Staples G. Love and Special Sauce Cage the Elephant Dawes Gary Clark Jr Alabama Shakes Futurebirds
Are the aforementioned acts just likely to play at Hangout because of their track record/popularity at festivals? In other words: are these coincidences because the author might know something or is it a just a matter of statistical probability that these ones proved to be accurate? Bottom line: is there any stock that I should be placing in some of the other picks?
-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
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
"All in all, the creative act is not performed by the artist alone.. the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds his contribution to the creative act." -- Marcel Duchamp