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Also, let us be clear, Mumford and Sons did not "come up in the festival scene." They came up in top 40 radio.
The band formed in 2008 and played the Glastonbury festival that year. They've played tons of european and American festivals as well as created their own "Traveling festival" things with the Railroad Revival tour and the Gentleman of the Road festivals. They gained a ton of popularity with people at festivals. I'm sure a ton of people heard them on top 40 radio too. Either way, point is they are popular and will put on a good show.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Feb 21, 2013 12:38:23 GMT -5
They certainly have gotten popular on top 40 radio but to say they didn't come up in the festival scene is crazy. They are festival whores for sure. In America and overseas.
Also, let us be clear, Mumford and Sons did not "come up in the festival scene." They came up in top 40 radio.
The band formed in 2008 and played the Glastonbury festival that year. They've played tons of european and American festivals as well as created their own "Traveling festival" things with the Railroad Revival tour and the Gentleman of the Road festivals. They gained a ton of popularity with people at festivals. I'm sure a ton of people heard them on top 40 radio too. Either way, point is they are popular and will put on a good show.
I agree they are popular. I saw them 2 years ago. I will admit it was mildly entertaining. I'm just not sure what could possibly be different? Not only have they only put out one album (which is far more mediocre than the previous) but they played a lot of those songs in 2011.
I don't really care, it will have jugs and his ilk occupied while I camp somewhere else, so it's all good.
The band formed in 2008 and played the Glastonbury festival that year. They've played tons of european and American festivals as well as created their own "Traveling festival" things with the Railroad Revival tour and the Gentleman of the Road festivals. They gained a ton of popularity with people at festivals. I'm sure a ton of people heard them on top 40 radio too. Either way, point is they are popular and will put on a good show.
I agree they are popular. I saw them 2 years ago. I will admit it was mildly entertaining. I'm just not sure what could possibly be different? Not only have they only put out one album (which is far more mediocre than the previous) but they played a lot of those songs in 2011.
What could be different? Covers, sit-ins/guest spots, and more new songs (for their next album). They covered "The Weight" at Brooklyn and could see them leading a HUGE singalong at Roo with that. Going to be a few bluegrass acts at Roo for them to work with. I think this show they will bring their all and really prove why they are headlining.
I don't really care, it will have jugs and his ilk occupied while I camp somewhere else, so it's all good.
Half of the people arguing with you don't give two sh*ts about seeing Mumford's set. This isn't a "Mumford is awesome" argument, it's a "Mumford is a popular, logical headliner" argument.
Post by FatKeystone on Feb 21, 2013 12:48:39 GMT -5
Random question. Are The xx good live? I like them (although I think they are a bit overrated), but I just picture their live show being a snooze fest, unless they change some things up a bit.
I don't really care, it will have jugs and his ilk occupied while I camp somewhere else, so it's all good.
Half of the people arguing with you don't give two sh*ts about seeing Mumford's set. This isn't a "Mumford is awesome" argument, it's a "Mumford is a popular, logical headliner" argument.
Half of the people arguing with you don't give two sh*ts about seeing Mumford's set. This isn't a "Mumford is awesome" argument, it's a "Mumford is a popular, logical headliner" argument.
Both times I've seen them, once in That Tent at Bonnaroo 2010, and once at their Gentlemen of the Road festival, Mumford and Sons have put on a very good live show. I don't doubt they'll be able to put on an impressive, popular What Stage show. They don't have an ornate stage setup, or any type of theatrics, but their type of music doesn't call for it. The new trend of popular folkish music seems to one that you either love or hate, but to say things like they haven't earned their headlining spot is foolhardy. They certainly worked their way up the Bonnaroo ladder, and have been very good stewards of the Bonnaroo name. I think AC has taken a shining to them, personally.
Random question. Are The xx good live? I like them (although I think they are a bit overrated), but I just picture their live show being a snooze fest, unless they change some things up a bit.
Of all the bands on the lineup that know/have listened to, they are my least favorite. They're so incredibly boring. I watched a few of their videos and it really cemented that thought.
The band formed in 2008 and played the Glastonbury festival that year. They've played tons of european and American festivals as well as created their own "Traveling festival" things with the Railroad Revival tour and the Gentleman of the Road festivals. They gained a ton of popularity with people at festivals. I'm sure a ton of people heard them on top 40 radio too. Either way, point is they are popular and will put on a good show.
I agree they are popular. I saw them 2 years ago. I will admit it was mildly entertaining. I'm just not sure what could possibly be different? Not only have they only put out one album (which is far more mediocre than the previous) but they played a lot of those songs in 2011.
I don't really care, it will have jugs and his ilk occupied while I camp somewhere else, so it's all good.
Wait, how could it be different than the 2011 show? At the end of their 2011 show, they brought out Old Crow Medicine Show and Jerry Douglas (and someone else I can't remember) for a 10 min jam version of Amazing Grace. And it was incredible.
Something like that could happen again. I can't wait for their headlining spot.
I agree they are popular. I saw them 2 years ago. I will admit it was mildly entertaining. I'm just not sure what could possibly be different? Not only have they only put out one album (which is far more mediocre than the previous) but they played a lot of those songs in 2011.
I don't really care, it will have jugs and his ilk occupied while I camp somewhere else, so it's all good.
And it was incredible.
Not surprised at all. I thought it was boring and predictable.
Anyways, I'm not going to argue about this anymore, like I said I don't really care. Would I have like Pearl Jam in that slot? Sure. But it ain't ruining bonnaroo or anything.
Random question. Are The xx good live? I like them (although I think they are a bit overrated), but I just picture their live show being a snooze fest, unless they change some things up a bit.
I've seen them live and thought they were great, but I'm also a huge fan of theirs.
Random question. Are The xx good live? I like them (although I think they are a bit overrated), but I just picture their live show being a snooze fest, unless they change some things up a bit.
Their 2010 Roo show was SOOOOOOOO Boring . No they do not change it up live. I left half way through to go see Blitzen Trapper. Twas the right decision.
Random question. Are The xx good live? I like them (although I think they are a bit overrated), but I just picture their live show being a snooze fest, unless they change some things up a bit.
Their 2010 Roo show was SOOOOOOOO Boring . No they do not change it up live. I left half way through to go see Blitzen Trapper. Twas the right decision.
I really like the xx, but I haven't seen them live. I'm a bit apprehensive about their set, especially in an afternoon slot. Very ethereal and pretty, for lack ofa better word, but slow tempos and low energy. Seems like it could be a lil boring, but maybe I will be surprised.
Terrible article. This line almost made my head explode:
Bonnaroo should take some inspiration from events such as the iHeart Radio Music Festival. They had acts like Rihanna, Green Day and Taylor Swift. Millions of young fans attended and it was a huge success.
Terrible article. This line almost made my head explode:
Bonnaroo should take some inspiration from events such as the iHeart Radio Music Festival. They had acts like Rihanna, Green Day and Taylor Swift. Millions of young fans attended and it was a huge success.
I know people complain about bands "ruining" Bonnaroo, but act's like these really could lead to the beginning of the end. Hopefully Roo is wise enough to STAY AWAY.
Terrible article. This line almost made my head explode:
Bonnaroo should take some inspiration from events such as the iHeart Radio Music Festival. They had acts like Rihanna, Green Day and Taylor Swift. Millions of young fans attended and it was a huge success.
I know people complain about bands "ruining" Bonnaroo, but act's like these really could lead to the beginning of the end. Hopefully Roo is wise enough to STAY AWAY.
the whole point i'm trying to make is that bands of this nature (green day excluded, they played lolla, touring and chicago but have obvz sold their souls) aren't really an option for bonnaroo because bonnaroo and coachella, and lolla to a lesser extent, have a modicum of self-awareness and know that their core demographic is not the same as the iheartradio festival.
Their 2010 Roo show was SOOOOOOOO Boring . No they do not change it up live. I left half way through to go see Blitzen Trapper. Twas the right decision.
Had you ever listened to them before that set?
Yes I loved their 1st album. I really did. It just translated to lullaby music when played live to me personally.
Random question. Are The xx good live? I like them (although I think they are a bit overrated), but I just picture their live show being a snooze fest, unless they change some things up a bit.
Of all the bands on the lineup that know/have listened to, they are my least favorite. They're so incredibly boring. I watched a few of their videos and it really cemented that thought.
I'll probably skip The XX this go around depending on their location in the schedule. Especially since they released "Coexist" which like said above is incredibly ethereal. I have a playlist on spotify called ZZZZZZZZ for my ZZZZZZZZZs. There's a few The XX tracks on there.
But in regards to their 2010 set, it started off strong. I'm sure this is due in part because they played after the energetic Temper Trap. I remember feeling chills when the bass line to "Intro" started. With that said, my friend and I started feel numb and sedate. I think it was a matter of scheduling. Was it Thursday night?
Terrible article. This line almost made my head explode:
Bonnaroo should take some inspiration from events such as the iHeart Radio Music Festival. They had acts like Rihanna, Green Day and Taylor Swift. Millions of young fans attended and it was a huge success.
The heat will swallow all of the teenie boopers alive if that happened!
Of all the bands on the lineup that know/have listened to, they are my least favorite. They're so incredibly boring. I watched a few of their videos and it really cemented that thought.
I'll probably skip The XX this go around depending on their location in the schedule. Especially since they released "Coexist" which like said above is incredibly ethereal. I have a playlist on spotify called ZZZZZZZZ for my ZZZZZZZZZs. There's a few The XX tracks on there.
But in regards to their 2010 set, it started off strong. I'm sure this is due in part because they played after the energetic Temper Trap. I remember feeling chills when the bass line to "Intro" started. With that said, my friend and I started feel numb and sedate. I think it was a matter of scheduling. Was it Thursday night?
Yeah I think it was, I had hoped to see them but ended up rolling in late due to traffic (and the rain storm?)