Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
i wish i could say i was excited at ALL about this
I'm not terribly overwhelmed by this either, but I gotta look at the positives: >I'm not going to miss the end of the shows right before them Saturday, because I won't mind being far back for their set >If there's a can't miss late night, I'll be able to dip a song or two early from the Police and get up front for the late nights >Even with all that considered, there's still 2+ hours to sit back and enjoy a rare performance: the only Police festival show (as planned so far)
I appreciate this perspective.
I hope everyone who isn't excited allows the rest of us to be insanely happy about this!
even if you aren't a fan, you have to admit, they put on a good show (not that i've seen them)!! and i'm not a diehard fan either, but just have fun and roll with it!!
Post by trippindaisy on Feb 12, 2007 11:12:16 GMT -5
I'm not totally thrilled about it either, but I will be sure to see them and I know I will love them no matter what - I am after all one of those older people who actually grew up with the Police. It just wouldn't have been one of my top choices.
I just got their greatest hits cd for my B-day on Fri..what great timing. I really wasn't sure if they were going to make the bill, I am glad now I can put my doubts to rest now
I really hope Superfly has a more contemporary, innovative headliner in store. They gained some serious attention and credibility by booking the most cutting edge band out there (radiohead) last year, and if this is indeed this years "big surprise", I think it's a terrible follow up...
I really hope Superfly has a more contemporary, innovative headliner in store. They gained some serious attention and credibility by booking the most cutting edge band out there (radiohead) last year, I think this is a terrible way to follow that...
I'm not sure how booking one of the most influential bands of the last thirty years is "terrible" in any way. Ever heard them jam on a 9 minute "So Lonely" with the hardest white reggae vibe ever?
Meanwhile, Radiohead are more than 15 years old as a band themselves. They are amazing, but they were hardly an exclusive act (they did Coachella the year before, yes I know that in '07 they were Roo-exclusive festival-wise). You should also note that Phil Selway of Radiohead has said many times publicly that Copeland is a massive hero of his.
Anyway-- I just hope the negativity stays away for this one... positive vibes everyone!
If by negativity you mean not being personally thrilled with the decision, sorry but I can't help that. I am happy that so many others are pleased. I agree they are hugely influential, but that's not my point. Whilst Radiohead have been around for a while, they were playing unreleased music at roo, while the police havent made new music in over 20 years. I think radiohead demonstrated that Superfly had it's finger on the current musical pulse, and the Police hasn't had a pulse for 20 years. I mean, at least tom petty, last year's jukebox, was supporting a new album. If they had new material, I'd feel differently.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are the Police and we're back," (to play old songs like) "Roxanne" (and) "be the top-grossing tour of 2007"! (yay)
However, Superfly never said they were going after cutting edge artists or anything like that. They're just trying to book a huge name that plays good live music. WSP is hardly playing revolutionary music, but they do play very good live. Also, the Police really are a unique sound. It's rare to hear rock, reggae and pop combined like they've done.
I'm not going to put their artistic credit versus Radiohead, but they are probably a bigger signing.
I really hope Superfly has a more contemporary, innovative headliner in store. They gained some serious attention and credibility by booking the most cutting edge band out there (radiohead) last year, I think this is a terrible way to follow that...
I'm not sure how booking one of the most influential bands of the last thirty years is "terrible" in any way.
Thats going a bit overboard wouldnt ya say? I mean The Police were an amazing band for sure. But one of the most influential bands of the last 30 years? Id say you have to show your work on that one.
What happens if my tee shot lands on a bird's back and he carries it out of bounds but then is attacked by a larger bird who grabs the ball and drops it in the hole? Is that still a hole in one? 'Cause that's how I'm gonna play it.
Post by duppyconqueror on Feb 12, 2007 12:10:36 GMT -5
Ok everyone, ive checked inforoo just about everyday since september of 2005, and it took an event like this for me to finally create an account. I want to defend the police. While i have never seen them live, i do own a live DVD of them. I know nothing compares to a live show, but still, they rocked out pretty hard. Considering that Copeland, a Bonnaroo vet, will be there im sure he'll help push the Police in the right direction.
And to those of you who aren't huge fans of the Police, their definatly worth giving a shot. I'll admit, i wasn't into the Radiohead hype last year, but i gave them a shot, and i ended up loving their show!
I'm not trying to force anybody to love them, but their a very talented band, and i think theyll fit in perfectly at the roo.
Okay, to be clear: I'm not saying anyone can't feel whatever they want and voice it.
I'm just hoping that on a board thread celebrating the Police's announcement that it's not filled with negative nancies kicking rocks around. I don't go into a thread on Trey and start griping about how I'm not excited about his work-- because I know that'd be a buzzkill at least and really frustrating to people with a good vibe at worst.
Also-- if not playing "old" songs equals not enough music credibility for Bonnaroo, than I'm afraid you'd have serious beefs with any incarnation of surviving Dead members, the entire Preservation Hall tent and much of what makes Roo. I love the new stuff and I love the cutting edge entries, but I know full well that Roo is great because you have Herbie Handco_ck chewing at the same catered tent as Modest Mouse -- which blows my mind.
Considering how many times The Police have been singled out as one of the most influential to come out of the 1980's, I don't see where putting them in a list of, say, 20 bands of the last 30 years as the most influential would be a stretch at all. If you say it's up for debate, than I guess it is.
What I think is so great about this is that Bonnaroo (with the exception of the Grammys) will be the kickoff show of the tour. The article said they wouldn't be touring until august, and so to some extent the show will be almost exclusive. Also, as tight as they sounded last night, they've got a good four months to get even better. I absolutely cannot wait to be a part of the first "real" police show in 30 years. This is going to be so stellar.
I don't see how The Police could be a disappointment, they are living rock and roll legends and sure we've all seen people of that status preform before but c'mon I never thought Id get to see The Police
Post by stuckinutero on Feb 12, 2007 12:19:20 GMT -5
geckorlz said:
If by negativity you mean not being personally thrilled with the decision, sorry but I can't help that. I am happy that so many others are pleased. I agree they are hugely influential, but that's not my point. Whilst Radiohead have been around for a while, they were playing unreleased music at roo, while the police havent made new music in over 20 years. I think radiohead demonstrated that Superfly had it's finger on the current musical pulse, and the Police hasn't had a pulse for 20 years. I mean, at least tom petty, last year's jukebox, was supporting a new album. If they had new material, I'd feel differently.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are the Police and we're back," (to play old songs like) "Roxanne" (and) "be the top-grossing tour of 2007"! (yay)
Yes, and you could have also caught Radiohead at one of their numerous US stops. I would seriously doubt this will be the situation with The Police. Look, just take some degree of joy in the fact that you'll probably get to see a band that most of the world won't even get a chance to see. Admittedly Im not a huge fan of theirs. However, logically I dont care because there's probably going to be more bands at Roo again this year than Ill have time to see.
Are you insinuating that Superfly no loner has "its finger on the musical pulse"? I think just by them booking acts like Andrew Bird, TMV, and numerous others shows that they do, apprently moreso than you. Im not too concerned with the headliners. Despite the fact that I get all giddy when they announce them I still know in my head Ill enjoy more acts in Centeroo than on the main stage.
I was born in the back seat of a Yellow Cab in a hospital loading zone and with the meter still running. I emerged needing a shave and shouted 'Time Square, and step on it!
Actually, the article said they'll be touring until August, then will be going to the U.K. and Europe. If it was the first show it would be amazing, but I don't know how likely it is.
Post by syracusefan on Feb 12, 2007 12:24:12 GMT -5
This is how i see it. Personally, i'm a huuuge Police fan and always have been. And for those who are not big fans of the Police... Trust the bonnaroo gods, saturday night will be memorable.
"The tour will kick off in Canada in late May before heading down to the USA for shows throughout June and July. The band will take a break in early August and re-start the tour in Europe until October. More American dates are planned in the autumn as well as visits to Mexico, South America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Venues, dates and tickets details are expected throughout the coming week."
So not the first show, but still near the beginning of the tour.
"The tour will kick off in Canada in late May before heading down to the USA for shows throughout June and July. The band will take a break in early August and re-start the tour in Europe until October. More American dates are planned in the autumn as well as visits to Mexico, South America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Venues, dates and tickets details are expected throughout the coming week."
So not the first show, but still near the beginning of the tour.
In other words- we'll get to see them before the likely meltdown and cancellation of the rest of the tour.
I'm not going to put their artistic credit versus Radiohead, but they are probably a bigger signing.
This is exactly what I'm afraid of. None of us know the nitty gritties of artist signing deals, but considering a radiohead ticket costs 35$ and a Police one is gonna be 50-275$, I don't want to think about the sacrifices Superfly made to book the group.
stuckinownass said:
Are you insinuating that Superfly no loner has "its finger on the musical pulse.... apprently moreso than you"?
No. In the future, please refrain from being so condescending.
Post by VoiceOfReason on Feb 12, 2007 13:01:22 GMT -5
Moments like this make me proud of what we've built at Bonnaroo. Stewart liked the experience with Oysterhead so much last year that he's bringing Sting and Andy in for a taste.
