Minus the Bear

[jjc2925]

Are minus the bear a possibility for Roo. I really would like to see them live but as of yet i haven't got the opportunity.
in know that they are playing langeredo and coachella so i don't think it is unlikely but then again i don't see one band that isn't a jam band playing too many festivals in one year.

If they aren't there i hope superfly books some other really good nonjam bands for the festival.

[abronasty]

i personally think they will be there. i think that they're a good crossover band that could appeal to a wide variety of people

[rosseus]

I think Minus the Bear is one of those bands that will play several major festivals this year...sort of like Cold War Kids, LCD Soundsystem, M.I.A., Blonde Redhead, Ghostland Observatory, the Black Keys, Rodrigo y Gabriela, etc. were in 2007.

I'd put the chances of them playing Bonnaroo at about 75%.

[krsmall]

i could see them playing thursday night in a tent and i would definetly catch their set they rock

[BrokenLight]

I could see several bands there this year that have animals or things relating to animals, insects, mammals, pets etc. in their band name:

Minus the Bear
Grizzly Bear
Band of Horses
Wolf Parade
Doves
Cat Power
Animal Collective
Panda Bear
Danger Mouse
Eels
Super Furry Animals
Arctic Monkeys
Sea Wolf
Andrew Bird
Mogwai - do you remember the movie Gremlins?
Dinosaur Jr.
Black Crowes
Gov't Mule
Counting Crows
Vampire Weekend
White Rabbit
Rabbit in the Moon
Amfibian
The Bird and the Bee
Black Moth Super Rainbow
Buffalo Killers (local band out of Cincinnati, formerly known as Thee Shams, opened up for the Black Crowes a few months ago)
Donna the Buffalo
Dr. Dog (hoping they return)
The Eagles (I'd be fine with them headlining)
Gorillaz (I don't know if it's even possible)
The Heavy Pets
Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers (Kermit the Frog - does that count?)
Leftover Salmon
Pelican
Ryan Adams and the Cardinals
Snoop Dogg
Sparklehorse

but the one I'm really hoping for is Yusuf Islam, also known as Cat Stevens...

[hizzo]

Maybe Minus the Bear in last year's thursday Mute Math spot? yes, no??

[Karliflower]

heatheroo said:

Maybe Minus the Bear in last year's thursday Mute Math spot? yes, no??

I could definitely see this. They are amazing live. I think they would do good at Roo.

[nola]

I'd like to see them there. They are an interesting band. I'd go see it.

[El Jefe]

I've seen MTB 3 times, once at Coachella and twice here at emos, great show every time I've seen them. They would be a fantastic late night set.

[kielcrunk]

As long as they play Highly Refined Pirates in its entirety, bring them on!

[ametralladoras]

they are an awesome band live, i'd definitely be excited to see them on the setlist