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Post by heymannn87 on Jan 25, 2007 19:12:52 GMT -5
I'm sure we all read or heard about the interview in Rolling Stone with Trey Anastasio where they asked him who he thinks should headline Bonnaroo 2007. Now, at this point, it's a pretty good bet, it's going to be the Police. Obviously though, that "leak" turned out to be bullshit (I thought it could have been real) because Pearl Jam is supposed to playing Poland on June 13th, and if I made a bet as to Glastonbury's headliner, a modern band thats not Coldplay, U2, or Radiohead as Michael Eavis has stated, I would place my bet on Pearl Jam. Alot of people have their doubts that Bob Dylan is headlining, so that leaves two slots open. My guess is one of them will go to Widespread Panic (simply due to this history with the festival and the fact that they need a band that can play the whole three and 1/2 hours and I don't think the Dead will be playing) and the other, I'm going to guess out in left field and say maybe Trey did know something, and perhaps Tool will play one of the nights. It defiantely would fit under diverse, first time, although they did headline Coachella last year, I could see them placing Tool as ONE of the headliners, also their tour is just now starting to be announced with more dates being announced in the coming weeks. Anyways, its just a thought, perhaps it could be:
Tool, The Police, Widespread Panic.
I know this topic has been discussed in the headliner's thread but I wasn't sure if it had its own thread, if so, I apologize
Post by jimmyjamesx5 on Jan 25, 2007 19:21:11 GMT -5
Does anybody see Dave fans and Tool fans getting along because i sure as hell don't. I like pearl jam and tool, but the roo just isn't the place for them or people who are just going to go to the roo soley for Pearl Jam or Tool, you don't have to hope for Phil i am sure he will be there, bring back Ratdog and let Dave sit another year out last year was great without him, or don't give him a headliner spot i could go with that, Dave Friday +Tool Saturday+ Pearl Jam sunday = worst roo ever
Post by heymannn87 on Jan 25, 2007 19:25:59 GMT -5
Thats another thought, maybe they've have Dave close out the festival. I know that sounds strange but perhaps. I don't see Phil returning though, maybe Bob Weir and Ratdog.
bob weir is everywhere this year. hes already headlining 3 fests. and phils only got one benefit show in the works. plus phil and friends is alot better then ratdog. dont get me wrong. i love bobby. but phil and friends kicks ratdogs ass.
Post by greecianlover on Jan 25, 2007 20:26:58 GMT -5
Once again, I will state this. Bonnaroo will stick to a formula of sorts. They want a diverse line-up of bands, as well as headliners. That being said soemthing like The Police, Talking Heads and Neil Young are all older acts. Bonnaroo will try it's damndest to switch up the type of headliners. So, I think you will see something like this:
Three of these four things will happen.
OLD (60's-70's) act-This is where Dylan comes in. Hopefully not just his band though. A little Younger (late 70's-80's) act-The Police Newer (90's-current) act-Pearl Jam, TOOL, Radiohead (not happening), etc. Jamband-if they try to appease the hippies, but I think Dylan could fill in this demand.
You would only see three same type of acts if they were all huge, like the above Talking Heads (never going to happen), The Police, and Neil combo. But still, I think Bonnaroo would still try to not get three older acts like that, even if they could.
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Jan 25, 2007 20:43:22 GMT -5
I've meet tool and pearl jam and dave fans, and i'd say my least favorite of all of them are the dave fans. The people who see him on tour are usually just drunk college students, who go and throw a party, and could care less about the concert happening. Well maybe not that last part, but out of all three of those fans, the dave ones are the rowdiest and have the worse "vibe".
^^^I don't really see much precedent for that kind of formula outside of last year. 05- Trey/DMB/WP 04- Trey/The Dead/Dave & Friends 03- The Dead/WP/Neil Young & Crazy Horse 02- Trey/WP/Lesh & Friends
I mean, before last year, it's been a pretty jam oriented festival headliner wise with Dave or Neil Young being the biggest wildcards the festivals had. I mean, I see Tom Petty slot as being more of a standard thing to expect from Bonnaroo than the Radiohead slot given there aren't that many modern rock bands that could headline a festival Bonnaroo's size and keep the customer's satisfied.
So if you see a lineup that consists of The Police, Neil Young and The Dead or WP, don't be surprised. I don't see them going back to a solely jam oriented lineup, but I wouldn't be surprised if they went closer to the hip this year than last.
I wouldn't be surprised if they went closer to the hip this year than last.
be careful saying that. your karma will take a hit. roo is perfect and its not heading away from grassroots towards hipster land. but of course you know that though. youve told me a couple times.
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Post by greecianlover on Jan 25, 2007 21:05:52 GMT -5
dudezer47 said:
^^^I don't really see much precedent for that kind of formula outside of last year. 05- Trey/DMB/WP 04- Trey/The Dead/Dave & Friends 03- The Dead/WP/Neil Young & Crazy Horse 02- Trey/WP/Lesh & Friends
I mean, before last year, it's been a pretty jam oriented festival headliner wise with Dave or Neil Young being the biggest wildcards the festivals had. I mean, I see Tom Petty slot as being more of a standard thing to expect from Bonnaroo than the Radiohead slot given there aren't that many modern rock bands that could headline a festival Bonnaroo's size and keep the customer's satisfied.
So if you see a lineup that consists of The Police, Neil Young and The Dead or WP, don't be surprised. I don't see them going back to a solely jam oriented lineup, but I wouldn't be surprised if they went closer to the hip this year than last.
You are right. '05 was actually DMB/2 nights of WSP by the way. Anyway, after the success of last year, and all the rumors (I know they are only rumors) of newer bands this year (Pearl Jam), it looks like Bonnaroo is trying to do just what I said. While I think you could be right, and The Police, Panic, and Neil is absolutely awesome, I think they will try to nab a newer performer that is not a jamband. Those are just my thoughts. They liked that they started a new fan base last year, andI doubt they want those same people to not come back. Hipster day time acts are not enough, they need a newer hip headliner.
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Jan 25, 2007 22:31:18 GMT -5
aquariumdrunk said:
As it has been said before, I can't imagine Roo banking on two nights of WP again after 2005 was the only year they didn't sell out.
No doubt, that year was actually pretty strong other then the headliners too. The Word, Herbie Hancock, Mars Volta, Secret Machines, allman brothers etc etc.
Post by jambandfan83 on Jan 25, 2007 22:39:37 GMT -5
You guys do have a point. I still think that they have something up their sleeve that none of us have called - I can't think of who that could be, but it might be real good. I can't wait to find out!
*edit* I was thinking, wouldn't it be great to have some kind of guitar showcase for a headliner? Maybe Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, BB King, a dash of Santana and a dash of Robert Randolph, among others - just a varietable guitar garden, plenty to choose from. Maybe use it as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix and other passed guitar virtuosos (plenty come to mind), but a Jimi-themed guitar tribute night would be crazy huh?
There have been some interesting points, but I thought I'd make mine -
Tool and the Police WILL NOT be on the same bill.
It's just too much of a clash. While I think both are excellent bands, you can just see the difference between a band with songs like "Stinkfist" and a band with songs like "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic." It's just not gonna happen, you'd end up with weird crowds.
I thought the Police and Pearl Jam was perfect, but we'll see. PJ is looking pretty unlikely, so another "modern rock" headliner is probably in order. I know that it hasn't always been the formula, but last year they got the most press out of any year with Radiohead playing so I would guess they have someone modern come in and play.
I do know that Pearl Jam has been around a long time, but their music is more modern than Dylan or the Police. To be honest I'm really drawing on blanks when it comes to who they could bring in. Dave has been done, Tool's not gonna work, etc. etc. I think this will be the "big" surprise because to be honest nobody here's got much of an idea outside of Pearl Jam who's in Poland. The only alternative I can see is a reunion that makes nobody care, or someone huge i.e. Springsteen/Waters that would also make nobody care about PJ.
edit: Clapton too would be HUGE but I think he's playing Glastonbury. Also, they already have a guitar showcase like that, in fact everyone you mentioned has played there (except maybe Derek Trucks.) It's called the Crossroads Guitar Festival, and Eric Clapton puts it on. It's actually for a great cause, and is something dad and I have looked at longingly before.
They could do something like Coldplay or something, but I don't know about that.
I will speak as a huge Tool fan here...I think you need to give Tool fans more credit. They aren't your typical heavy/hardcore fans. They tend to be more mellow than you would think...Maynard (the lead singer) doesn't tolerate people doing stupid stuff during his sets. He'll stop playing until people calm down.
I honestly would not see hardcore Tool fans shelling out $200 just to see Tool. You have to remember that, with few exceptions, metal fans aren't like jamband fans in the respect that they won't follow an artist around to many different shows. Since Tool are touring right now, most people have a chance to see them in other cities where they wouldn't have to pay over $200- just food for thought.
If Tool were to headline Bonnaroo, I guarantee that if you gave them a chance, you would have a good time.
I saw plenty of people at Bonnaroo last year wearing Tool tee shirts, and they were just as nice as everyone else there.
If worse came to worse, we could hope that four days at Bonnaroo would mold the rowdier ones into more Bonnaroo-friendly people, and that they would come back the next year for the whole experience- not just to see one band.
I wasn't dissing on Tool. I like them and I think they would be a good band to play, just not the same year as the Police. For me it would just be too different and too weird.
No no! I know!...most everyone here is plenty receptive to anything...I just know that people who don't know Tool's music tend to assume that they are really hardcore...
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Post by oatmealschnappz on Jan 26, 2007 1:17:52 GMT -5
People LOVE dave and I'm not going to question that, but I'm a little tired of him. Last year was a really nice change of pace, not having him there. There are several bands that need to return before he plays yet again. Nothing personal, but he's been a little over-represented over the years. I realize that Bonnaroo constitutes a certain "vibe", but it seems like some people would be happy seeing the same 5 bands over and over each year. If the festival is to evolve, it needs to do just that. Otherwise it's going to be a sad who's who of oldschool stoners, cut-off from anything new in a few years (IMHO). Bonnaroo is supposed to be classic yet progressive, comfortable yet experimental... not some stagnant tribute to a certain musical era/sect, banishing everything else to a mid-day tent set. Don't get me wrong some AMAZING bands have been staples at Roo over the years, but that's not all there is. Each year Bonnaroo should present it's loyal fans with not only classic favorites, but also music from the cutting-edge underground bands. If we get too focused on the established, then we are destined to lose touch with a major part of what drew the first crowds to this idealic farm in Tennessee in the first place. Keep it real, but keep it fresh!
I'm not ripping on anyone that doesnt like dave cause thats your thing and thats fine. But why are we saying no not Dave agian when he has only been there 2 times, and one was dave and friends and the other was DMB. But you have WSP headline 2 nights and other people that have been there more than 2 times. I dont really care who is there but just a thought.
but of course you know that though. youve told me a couple times. 
Maybe use it as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix and other passed guitar virtuosos (plenty come to mind), but a Jimi-themed guitar tribute night would be crazy huh?
