The Official Bonnaroo 2009 Coachella Board thread

[Backwater]

Well they play in the east far more often than the west but they'll still come out here. I've heard lots of good stories about their Red Rocks and Vegas shows.

[sin213]

ooh...a red rocks show would be killer.

[JSam67]

To the topic of odd/heavy acts at Bonnaroo, what's been discussed so far? KISS, AC/DC, Manson, Zombie..?

I had a strange wizard-like premonition that it will be System of a Down. I do hope I'm right.

[Backwater]

I would like that but I highly doubt it. If they played any fest next year it would be Coachella but they won't have that much new material ready by then so it'd be pointless. I'm gonna say 2010 Coachella headliners for SOAD.

[faxman75]

I know very little about Phish but I dig the little I have heard. I could give two shits about a dead reunion. My Morning Jacket would be good.

I just looked at last years lineup and there is a ton I would have loved to see. They always get a shitload good music and I thought they had one of the weaker lineups compared to Coachella and Lolla, maybe even Sasquatch.

[faxman75]

I must say those hard acts you listed....not interested. Well, Manson would be cool about midnight. The others I would pass on.

[Backwater]

I thought they had one of the weaker lineups compared to Coachella and Lolla, maybe even Sasquatch.

Why in God's name would you ever think such a ridiculous thing? Check out 06 and especially 07's lineups ... yeah


I could give two shits about a dead reunion.

It looks like The Dead show at Bonnaroo next year will be a party of one as far the Coachella boardies go. I seriously think I'm the only one on this entire board who's a big fan of them. Oh well, that's all your loses, not mine.

[faxman75]

$350 rt from phoenix is about the cheapest i'm finding thus far, ouch. That's 06/10-06/15 Louisville.

[sin213]

yeah, that is rough.

what's the word on sasquatch 09 mark?

[Backwater]

That's 06/10-06/15 Louisville.

Yeah I think I remember Blinken saying it's cheaper to fly into Louisville than Nashville.

[faxman75]

No word on Sasquatch 09' ...yet. I may replace it with the Roo. Might depend on lineup but it's not likely.

[faxman75]

Lots of flights in the low $300 range for Nashville. It looks a bit cheaper.

[JSam67]

It looks like The Dead show at Bonnaroo next year will be a party of one as far the Coachella boardies go. I seriously think I'm the only one on this entire board who's a big fan of them. Oh well, that's all your loses, not mine.

I don't worship The Dead but I'm definitely a fan. I wouldn't think of missing that show. American Beauty is one of my favorite albums. I know I mentioned this once before, but on my first road trip to Coachella, I was driving through New Mexico at sunrise and that CD sounded almost too perfect.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Hip-Hop-Hijack, does anyone know if DETOX leaked or when it's supposed to drop?

[CalmerThanYou]

Well they play in the east far more often than the west but they'll still come out here. I've heard lots of good stories about their Red Rocks and Vegas shows.

Didnt know you were a phish phan! i think we're the only two on here...

i partied/saw the 3 night run at Thomas and Mack back in 04. Phish + Vegas = WIN.

My god i cant wait for them to get get their asses over here. I'll be at all the shows i can make it to.

sweet jesus.

and i saw phil and trey at vegoose '07...what a fucking shakedown that was.

[Backwater]

Jsam, that's cool. I didn't know you were a fan. I'd be willing to bet lots of money that they'll be closing it out this year. We're just going to have to try and convince everyone else to hang around and give them a chance.

Dylan, Detox hasn't leaked yet. I'm hoping it will be out by January but I'll happy if it's even out by March. I'm being patient because we've already waited years and years so what's a few more months? I'm really excited to hear it though. The anticipation just keeps building up.

Calmer, if and when you see Phish on the lineup are you going to Bonnaroo next year?

[CalmerThanYou]

I entered the phish lottery with 10 different peoples cards (since only a couple of my friends are into them, a lot of people didnt give a fuck) and STILL didnt get my tickets, or else i'd be flying to Hampton.

I'm contemplating attending Roo...i want to bad, just dont know if i can swing it with my other journeys/travels. me thinks they will definitely be doing a west coast tour, and that is seeming more feasible at this point.

[sbessiso]

"Backwater Tim" just has such a great ring to it. Good call, Salah.

Phish, MMJ and The Dead just have to be there.

(You gotta say it with a Southern accent for full effect :))


If SOAD is there I'm punching you in the neck. Well, I'm standing on a crate and punching you in the neck

We've got Sin and Calmer on the hook too!! Weeeee

I also tend to avoid anything and everything Dead related. But I maye make an exception for you guys

[Backwater]

and i saw phil and trey at vegoose '07...what a fucking shakedown that was.

That was actually 06, but yeah I get years for fests (especially roos) confused all the time. Let alone Phish, I think you, Ron and I are the only big jamband fans on this board. Sbess likes them but he's not crazy about them like I am.

I did everything I could to get Hampton tickets also. No dice.

Have you seen Umphrey's lately? They just keep getting better and better. Their new shit is really heavy, like jam metal. Other jambands that I love and have seen many times throughout the years like STS9, unfortunately don't seem to improve significantly. They were always really good but they just don't seem to be getting a whole lot better. Ump on the other hand, Good God!!! It's amazing to watch them progress. They're the next Phish.

[CalmerThanYou]

Ump is DOPE.

String Cheese is nasty.

Widespread is double nasty.

Phish is my favorite though.

(phil and trey WAS '06...jeeeeeeez.)

I'm seeing STS9 on the 17th at the Wiltern for my 26th with a big group, things are gonna be getting weird that night. Just a good ol' dance party/excuse to get down.

[sbessiso]

Umph is confirmed for Langerado btw! I'm excited to catch them, I don't think i've ever seen them

[Backwater]

(You gotta say it with a Southern accent for full effect :))


Haha, I do have a very strong Cincinnati accent. It's not exactly Southern but it's very distinct. You'd be amazed at the difference in accents when we're in the nati and then you drive just maybe 5 or 10 minutes tops south into Kentucky. Suddenly everyone has a 100 percent southern accent as if we're deep in Alabama or Georgia. It's like, "WTF? We were just in Cincinnati where people talk normal, what just happened?" Apparently the boardie "real talk" has the exact same accent as mine because she's also from Ohio. I've never met her but that's what I've been told.



I'm seeing STS9 on the 17th at the Wiltern for my 26th with a big group, things are gonna be getting weird that night. Just a good ol' dance party/excuse to get down.

A big group of my friends from Pasadena are going on the 16th AND 17th, they're huge STS9 fans. We should all meet up on the 17th. They're always a good time. It's great music to dance to, especially if you're tripping or rolling.

[CalmerThanYou]

Definitely dude. We're getting a suite at the Roosevelt to party at before/after, we should meet up at the venue. everyone will be partying.

[Sushov23]

just wanted to pop in here and say I might not be able to attend the Roo. There is a good chance I might be FINALLY moving back to SD in April/may, so I need to start saving. Moving away from Indio is the most important thing right now, so we'll see what happens.

[Backwater]

I hope you can make it man. If you've heard it, what do you think of the new Common album? It leaked a few days ago.

[Sushov23]

I have it, just haven't gotten around to it. I've been listening to other albums the last few days.

[Backwater]

It's not bad at all. I like it much better than Finding Forever. I've always really liked the Neptunes beats.

[sbessiso]

Backwater, you should get your ass in chat

[Backwater]

I would but for some reason it doesn't fucking work on my browser. I try to get in all the time but it never lets me. It really pisses me off. What are you guys talking about?

[sbessiso]

Random ass shit. It flip-flops constantly. Your presence is needed, we were taking about drugs earlier. Fix your shit!!

[Backwater]

I haven't tripped in so long. It's been about a year. I'm planning on tripping for P-Funk on January 2.

[sbessiso]

I feel like I should take a break. I did it A LOT this year. All these commercials for "The Day the Earth Stood Still" make me wanna trip and see it soooo badly

[Mr. Dylanja]

Do you have Java, BagwodderTeeyum?

[Backwater]

No, I don't. Should I?

[Mr. Dylanja]

I'm pretty sure you need it to chat.


Edit: Confirmed, yes it's a requirement.

[Backwater]

Thanks, I'm on it. The weird thing is I used to be able to chat a long time ago, like right when I signed on to this board. I never remember downloading Java. Hmmm

[Mr. Dylanja]

Still waiting...

[sbessiso]

*cricket*

[Backwater]

Hell yes! I'm in guys. Sorry, I got sidetracked for a second. My friend called me.

[JSam67]

I hate not being able to chat since I'm at work...

Also, Backwater Tim, I saw Umphrey's at my first Lollapalooza. Had a lot of fun. Really solid musicians.

And Iowa is similar regarding Southern accents. We all talk pretty normal (in my opinion) around here, but start driving south toward Missour-uh and it's like entering the Deep South.

[sbessiso]

I need an honest answer. How mad would you guys be if Tool played Coachella and I skipped them?

[JSam67]

I need an honest answer. How mad would you guys be if Tool played Coachella and I skipped them?

Truthfully, I'd be disappointed. But I've been trying to get you just to listen to a handful of bands for a while now to no avail, so I'd get over it.

[sbessiso]

What else besides m83???

[JSam67]

^^ An album you have in your possession, no less. What else, let's see, the Deerhunter album, MBV, and until I played some for you when you were in Iowa, Talking Heads.

[sbessiso]

Ugh! I've told you that I could never find the MBV album. Sbux never had it and I look for it every time I go CD shopping. Now you're just splitting hairs....;)

Also, the lead singer of Deerhunter is gay! Not that I'm going to give them a whirl, but that's something you should've opened with

[Mr. Dylanja]

First Tool and now NO TALKING HEADS?!?! :nono

[sbessiso]

Reading Comprehension, dlo. I LOVE T-Heads. I have tix to see DByrne in a couple weeks

[Mr. Dylanja]

I fully comprehended that you didn't listen until Jsam was in Iowa.

I don't understand why you had to bring that up at 2:29am on a Wednesday morning, bro?!?

[sbessiso]

I have no idea what you're talking about now....

[faxman75]

Tool was excellent at Coachella in 06'.

[sbessiso]

Scissor Sisters were excellent at Coachella in 06'.

Fixed.

[TommyboyUNM]

I have a feelling we could talk you into seeing Tool. That's barring some intense conflict of course.

[sin213]

i doubt we could get salah to tool. there would have to be one other act playin at the same time he would much rather see.

[amyzzz]

If nothing else was playing, I would watch Tool, at least for the light show. The vocals are decent.

[Mr. Dylanja]

The vocals are decent.

zzzizzzles, this hurts, A LOT! Maynard is right up there with Thom and Beth as far as vocalist go...

[TommyboyUNM]

They are just all excellent musicians. I've said a few times before, it's the most crisp-sounding show I've seen aside from Radiohead. That to go along with the lights and Maynard's voice. Hell, he can actually be funny on stage sometimes. I don't know why anybody wouldn't at least check out a few songs. That is a show I'd probably camp by the stage for, if there wasn't someone like Sigur Ros playing before that.

[TommyboyUNM]

The Bonnaroo DVD should be mailed out sometime this month. I don't know how to rip DVDs, but I'm planning on learning from one of my geek friends. So if I'm able to do that, I'd be willing to send a copy to anyone who wants one. I'm in the Christmas spirit.

[sbessiso]

:pulse....

eagerly awaiting by my mailbox by the way

[TommyboyUNM]

:pulse....

eagerly awaiting by my mailbox by the way


Should probably be there in the next day or two, Salah Boy. I was iffy on one of the numbers being clear on the address, but the lady at the post office was able to read it just fine so it should find you. Just be ready to change your jeans upon opening it.

[sbessiso]

I plan on being pantless at the time, but thanks for the heads up. I've already begun brainstorming a return package for you, T.

[amyzzz]

zzzizzzles, this hurts, A LOT! Maynard is right up there with Thom and Beth as far as vocalist go...
"Decent" is a pretty high compliment from me because I am very particular about singer's voices, tending toward the vocalists who sound more classically-trained. Besides, I've probably only heard about 5 Tool songs since I don't care.

[TommyboyUNM]

Besides, I've probably only heard about 5 Tool songs since I don't care.


Do you remember what songs they were? My guesses would be Sober, Schism, Aenima, Stinkfist and Lateralus.

[sbessiso]

I would see TOOL if Bagwodder Teeyum, JSam, Dylanja and Tommyboy were with me to see The Smiths. Maybe

[TommyboyUNM]

I would see TOOL if Bagwodder Teeyum and JSam were with me to see The Smiths. Maybe


Phew I don't have to see The Smiths. Thank you Salah.

[sbessiso]

I was trying to figure out if you were a fan or not. Consider you name on the list.

[TommyboyUNM]

I was trying to figure out if you were a fan or not. Consider you name on the list.


Oh poppycock!!

[faxman75]

Aww you guys have cute nicknames for eachother.

[sbessiso]

It's BonnaLove, Faxy. You're part of it :pulse

[amyzzz]

Do you remember what songs they were? My guesses would be Sober, Schism, Aenima, Stinkfist and Lateralus.
I know one of them is called Opiate <?> because they used to play it ALL THE TIME at this club I danced at in the 90's. I've probably heard the others on there. They have dumb song names imo.

[amyzzz]

WHAT YOU NEED IS SOMEONE STRONG TO GUIDE YOU, LIKE ME....

[Mr. Dylanja]

LOL, oh zzzizzzles...

[TommyboyUNM]

They have dumb song names imo.


Hooker With A Penis FTW

[paulb]

I would see TOOL if Bagwodder Teeyum, JSam, Dylanja and Tommyboy were with me to see The Smiths. Maybe

Bagwodder=Backwater? lol. nice one.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Bagwodder=Backwater? lol. nice one.


Fucking Sabizzle!!

[apostle2]

there are some interesting and feasible rumors going around and I want to get the board consensus on it. as some of you may know, Superfly bought the farm last year and now owns the festival site. Earlier this year, they started trying to pimp it to other festivals/concerts/events under the name Great Stage Park. Now, here is the rumor - what if, instead of Phish having a headlining slot at Bonnaroo, which would change some of the festival's complexion through the rabid fan base and cause a much quicker sell out than usual, in the time surrounding Bonnaroo Phish holds a festival of their own, akin to their past shows, at Great Stage Park?

I'm starting to hear a lot of whispers about this...

[faxman75]

Probably. Knowing how they do marathon shows they will probably play for 5 days leading up to the Roo.

[TommyboyUNM]

That sounds fine to me. I'm Switzerland about Phish being at Bonnaroo. I don't dislike them by any means. They are just there. I'd probably check them out of they were at Roo.

[paulb]

ya same...

[apostle2]

it's actually the same for me. I would certainly check them out, but they don't need to be there, and I think they would change the make up of the festival (other acts and crowds, and Wooks) from what it has been the last few years.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

The Bonnaroo DVD should be mailed out sometime this month. I don't know how to rip DVDs, but I'm planning on learning from one of my geek friends. So if I'm able to do that, I'd be willing to send a copy to anyone who wants one. I'm in the Christmas spirit.

What DVD is this, self-shot footage? Who do have on there, I would love to get a copy if possible.

[apostle2]

It's the Bonnaroo 2008 Commemorative DVD, it's supposed to ship "sometime in December" to people who purchased it along with their tickets, and we have absolutely no info as to what's on it yet

[faxman75]

Commemorative 2008 Bonnaroo DVDs Available to Ticket Holders!

We are proud to announce that a limited number of commemorative
edition DVDs will be offered to 2008 Bonnaroo ticket buyers. When
purchasing your ticket to the festival, you will have the option to
order a DVD for the special price of $9.95 (which includes
all shipping and handling fees). Additional DVDs can be ordered for
the same price. The total number of DVDs per order is limited to the total
number of tickets purchased. DVDs will be sent out in December.

These DVDS will feature exclusive performances and backstage footage
from the 2008 festival, allowing you to relive your Bonnaroo
experience. The featured video will be handpicked to showcase this
year's performance highlights as filmed by Bonnaroo's team of
directors. The DVD will include full-color packaging and artwork and
a 5.1 audio mix created from Bonnaroo's pristine soundboard recordings.

[faxman75]

Tommy, I will take one. I'm guessing this will convince me more to go.

Also, how quick does thie presale sell out? Will I be safe in purchasing a ticket on Friday?

[apostle2]

I think you should be fine waiting until friday, the only way I can see the presale selling out in the first 24 hours is if a LOT of people are sure Phish will play. if they were expecting an immediate sell out, they wouldn't even mention Dec 31st, superfly tends to not give out superfluous information

[faxman75]

Alright, well that's my plan then. I will purchase my ticket on Friday when i get paid.

[apostle2]

I think it's probably a good idea, I just can't pony up the money right now (or even incur the threat of ponying up money with the payment plan...haha)

I will end up doing the same thing I do every year, regret not getting my tickets earlier, and buy at price level two

[paulb]

how many Bonnaroo's have you been to Apostle?

[Mr. Dylanja]

how many Bonnaroo's have you been to Apostle?


What a Biblical question.

[TommyboyUNM]

Tommy, I will take one. I'm guessing this will convince me more to go.

Also, how quick does thie presale sell out? Will I be safe in purchasing a ticket on Friday?


If it ships to me before Vegas, I'll try to figure out how to rip it and get it onto a DVDR so I can just get it to you there.


I think you'll probably be safe in shooting for Friday. I'm not really sure how many tickets they have available for pre-sale. If Friday is the earliest, don't put it off. Just get it ASAP.

[faxman75]

So it's 4 days? Meaning 4 days of music? 4 headliners and so on?

[paulb]

So it's 4 days? Meaning 4 days of music? 4 headliners and so on?

havent you read up on Bonnaroo? its Thursday, Friday, Sat and Sunday...

[faxman75]

No, I have not read up on it. I have never been. I watch some blue room stuff and read a few rolling stone articles. I realize all this info is easy to find and eventually I will be obsessively reading about it. I just browsed their message board. Not bad. It's huge.

[TommyboyUNM]

So it's 4 days? Meaning 4 days of music? 4 headliners and so on?


The music on Thursday starts around 4:00 or 5:00. There is typically no headliner on Thursday night.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Tommy, I will take one. I'm guessing this will convince me more to go.

Also, how quick does thie presale sell out? Will I be safe in purchasing a ticket on Friday?

I will also take a copy. I can't wait to see some of those performances.

230 buck is a lot of money to put for something I don't even know if I'll be able to go to this year. I think I'll wait more of my groups details get fleshed out and take my chances with regular sale (unless anyone here is able to convince me).

[apostle2]

how many Bonnaroo's have you been to Apostle?

3 - 06, 07, 08

I went for the first time in 2006 for the same reason most people did (Radiohead and Beck) and I was hooked.

[TommyboyUNM]

I will also take a copy. I can't wait to see some of those performances.

230 buck is a lot of money to put for something I don't even know if I'll be able to go to this year. I think I'll wait more of my groups details get fleshed out and take my chances with regular sale (unless anyone here is able to convince me).


This whole thread should be convincing you. There is plenty of material here. He tried to convince Faxman yesterday. Just scroll back a few pages.

[apostle2]

No, I have not read up on it. I have never been. I watch some blue room stuff and read a few rolling stone articles. I realize all this info is easy to find and eventually I will be obsessively reading about it. I just browsed their message board. Not bad. It's huge.

Fax, look at the schedule here to get a good idea what thursday normally looks like, although it gets bigger and better every year

http://bonnaroo.com/schedule/

[rage patton]

Ragey!!! Bummed the lady might not come to Coachella but super psyched you guys are even closer to attending Bonnarooooo.

We are gonna talk about it more over the next couple of days. If we do buy these presale passes, it ill mean 100% she will not be going to Coachella. Due to her exam schedule, there is a 99% chance she wont be able to go to Coachella anyways. But it would suck if on that 1% chance, she was able to go to Coachella.
But yeah, I might just end up buying presale tomorrow morning. The line up better be fucking good!

[LooseAtTheZoo]

This whole thread should be convincing you. There is plenty of material here. He tried to convince Faxman yesterday. Just scroll back a few pages.

I was referring more to the buying of presale tickets. If my friends get their deal together, I'm definitely going to the Roo this year.

[TommyboyUNM]

The lineup better be fucking good!


What sorta bands are we talking here? Realisticly.

[scoop49er]

im gonna have to wait myself to buy tix til probably may. my plan is to enjoy coachella to the fullest, wait 2 weeks, then plan the bonnaroo experiecne. it costs me more to do it that way but i dont have the cash now but i will then so its all good.. i can live with it.. bonnaroo is worth it.. plus i have 1 yr experience under my belt so its gonna be alot smoother to plan... im really hoping for a ac/dc friday, springsteen saturday and whoever on sunday. probably phish i wouild almost see as a lock. thursday is just a welcome to bonnaroo fucking party that makes it that much more cool!

[pancakespancakes]

So it's 4 days? Meaning 4 days of music? 4 headliners and so on?


The 1st day, Thursday, is sort of a smaller, half-day. They only play in the tents, it starts around 5 PM and does not continue well past mindnight. Typically only about 10-15 acts playing on Thursday and none of them are major by any means. Not to say there aren't any really fricking good bands either. But no, there are not as a result 4 headliners.

[scoop49er]

What sorta bands are we talking here? Realisticly.

as of today phish is the odds on favorite to close sunday.. they are looking at ac/dc, springsteen, aerosmith, kiss, and some others as headliners.. their middle tier is always decent but the atmosphere and the setup is worth the admission regardless.. trust me, im from sacramento and made the trip to manchester just to take a chance.. best chance i took all year my friend! :)

[pancakespancakes]

im gonna have to wait myself to buy tix til probably may. my plan is to enjoy coachella to the fullest, wait 2 weeks, then plan the bonnaroo experiecne. it costs me more to do it that way but i dont have the cash now but i will then so its all good.. i can live with it.. bonnaroo is worth it.. plus i have 1 yr experience under my belt so its gonna be alot smoother to plan... im really hoping for a ac/dc friday, springsteen saturday and whoever on sunday. probably phish i wouild almost see as a lock. thursday is just a welcome to bonnaroo fucking party that makes it that much more cool!


You do know it could very easily sell out by May, right? Are you just going to go the scalped ticket route? They pretty much never sell out (I think? someone more informed should butt in) but you never know this year, particularly if Phish AND someone big like Springsteen or The Dead show up.

[pancakespancakes]

as of today phish is the odds on favorite to close sunday.. they are looking at ac/dc, springsteen, aerosmith, kiss, and some others as headliners.. their middle tier is always decent but the atmosphere and the setup is worth the admission regardless.. trust me, im from sacramento and made the trip to manchester just to take a chance.. best chance i took all year my friend! :)

Holy shniekes that is a lame headlining selection. Outside of Springsteen. Jeebus. Give us some good news to balance that out!

[scoop49er]

that is true... i luck out and i do have connections who can get me legitimate tickets wihout the headaches so thats my luxury.. i just wanna enjoy coachella and know im comfortable cashwise to get shirts, lots of brew, food and relax and not worry about bonnaroo during coachella. for my own insanity, it works better!! :)

[TommyboyUNM]

their middle tier is always decent but the atmosphere and the setup is worth the admission regardless..


QFT


I was also more talking about what it would take for Ragey to consider it an awesome lineup.

[scoop49er]

do u really think they will go with the dead and phish on the same bill for the week? if they do, thats a hippie left nut dream right there!! :) lol

[Mr. Dylanja]

Tommy, just bring a bunch of the dvd's with you to AZ.

Edit: Pleez :)

[scoop49er]

yeah, kiss would be a nostaligic thing but i could see 80,000 hippies putting the makeup on... that would be hilarious

[pancakespancakes]

I'm all about the lineup, I gotta be honest. The atmosphere of Bonnaroo is really not something I am super interested in. Not that's its not cool, I love that everyone's so nice and joyful, but I honestly get that close enough at Coachella, except with way better scenery and art and visuals and whatnot... (shitty weather though...) But I really do wonder why I'm the dark horse here. Is it cause I'm not interested in drugs? What is it about me??

I guess, for one, I'm just all about the music... its why I go to festivals... and that, for me, is where Bonnaroo defeats all, and why I am confident in buying my presale ticket.

[amyzzz]

The scenery is better at Coachella? You mean with the art stuff, right? Cuz desert scenery is boring.

[pancakespancakes]

do u really think they will go with the dead and phish on the same bill for the week? if they do, thats a hippie left nut dream right there!! :) lol

I'd be really surprised myself. But it just seems so possible considering their activity. Backwater said a while back that The Dead were even more likely than Phish, and it goes without saying we all know Phish are practically a lock. So I guess its something to be ready for.

I'm all for it though. Both are great groups I've never seen, and I would be seeing them in the best possible place. I doubt Phish will be closing Sunday, with The Dead there or not, they're definitely going to be Friday or Saturday night.

[pancakespancakes]

The scenery is better at Coachella? You mean with the art stuff, right? Cuz desert scenery is boring.

No, that's what I love. The desert scenery is what I'm all about. The foot of the mountains like that... I'm like in heaven. :) Its just for me I guess. Its part of why I go in the first place!

Bonnaroo on the other hand is pretty much a big field with really really green trees. So its not much, but its not so bad. I took a 3-day trip through Tennessee after Roo last year though, and TN is seriously a fucking beautiful state. I honestly would not mind living there, especially considering the cost of living. Its just so big and open and green.

[rage patton]

For headliners I was realistically looking at something like Phish, The Dead, The Cure and AC/DC. I don't care about Phish and The Dead... but The Cure and AC/DC would make me stoked. Maybe NIN and Portishead too. Aerosmith would suck beyond belief.

[apostle2]

Aerosmith won't happen, and Phish is not a "lock." The Dead are far more of a lock. My guess now is something along the lines of Bruce, The Cure, and The Dead

[amyzzz]

No, that's what I love. The desert scenery is what I'm all about. The foot of the mountains like that... I'm like in heaven. :) Its just for me I guess. Its part of why I go in the first place!

Bonnaroo on the other hand is pretty much a big field with really really green trees. So its not much, but its not so bad. I took a 3-day trip through Tennessee after Roo last year though, and TN is seriously a fucking beautiful state. I honestly would not mind living there, especially considering the cost of living. Its just so big and open and green.
Well I live in the desert and all I see day in day out is BROWN BROWN BROWN, so I welcome GREEN GREEN GREEN and motherfuckin GRASS. REAL GRASS. Looking forward to that.

[scoop49er]

aerosmith would be me watching for 30 min then moving on.. in regards to music at the festivals, to me coachella is more into indie/electronica and bonnaroo has more blues and jam type stuff so i dig both so i enjoyed them both so much that i cant see myself liking 2 festivals more than coachella and bonnaroo..

[scoop49er]

the dead would be cool to see. springsteen seems perfect for bonnaroo.. the cure.. hmmmmm. why do so many people think they are possible? dont get me wrong, i dig the cure alot since i was raised on 80's music so the cure would be a wet dreamer for my wife big time! but r they rumored that much?

[rage patton]

Aerosmith won't happen, and Phish is not a "lock." The Dead are far more of a lock. My guess now is something along the lines of Bruce, The Cure, and The Dead

I am sure Phish will be there. Also, I would be "meh" about Springsteen. Gimme AC/DC.

[scoop49er]

oh by the way... did any of try the special "melted cheese sandwiches" for 1.00 at certain tent areas.... so worth the 1.00 if u know what i mean!! :)

[pancakespancakes]

Well I live in the desert and all I see day in day out is BROWN BROWN BROWN, so I welcome GREEN GREEN GREEN and motherfuckin GRASS. REAL GRASS. Looking forward to that.

Yeah I've considered living in the desert (the Joshua Tree area or the northern AZ area) for a really long time but I also feel like I'd get tired of it really quick. So monotonous. Its probably better just going out there a couple times of year.

You'll certainly look forward to TN though. June's actually the greenest month of the year. You won't be seeing any other color.

[scoop49er]

rage, just between us, think of fnm playing thursday at midnight in one of the tents!! how fucking epic would that be.. just between us.. :) lol

[Blinken]

If it ships to me before Vegas, I'll try to figure out how to rip it and get it onto a DVDR so I can just get it to you there.


I think you'll probably be safe in shooting for Friday. I'm not really sure how many tickets they have available for pre-sale. If Friday is the earliest, don't put it off. Just get it ASAP.

If you bring them to Vegas, would you mind bringing an extra one for me.


If I buy my pre-sale ticket and can't go, I can still resell it right? They won't print my name on it or anything, will they?

[pancakespancakes]

I am sure Phish will be there. Also, I would be "meh" about Springsteen. Gimme AC/DC.

I wouldn't mind seeing AC/DC but NOT at my Roo... it just does not seem like the place for them... then again I did not feel the same about Metallica, and I hate Metallica. Not sure why they seemed okay to me.

But Springsteen>>>>>AC/DC in respects to a headlining Roo performance. In my opinion. I think he's got Prince-defying capabilities.

[scoop49er]

he does. bruce is in my top 5 live all time and ive been going to shows for 20 yrs now. guy is fucking all passion live. and he does not let up... easily one of the best....

[scoop49er]

prince is #1 though.... nothing compares to that little fucker! :)

[apostle2]

If I buy my pre-sale ticket and can't go, I can still resell it right? They won't print my name on it or anything, will they?

No names or anything, no problem at all reselling the tickets

[scoop49er]

you can resell easily... they have in the fine print that your ticket is your ticket. once u ditch it, its on u..

[rage patton]

rage, just between us, think of fnm playing thursday at midnight in one of the tents!! how fucking epic would that be.. just between us.. :) lol

That would be far too awesome. They are too big for that though. I definately could see them at Bonnaroo though.


I wouldn't mind seeing AC/DC but NOT at my Roo... it just does not seem like the place for them... then again I did not feel the same about Metallica, and I hate Metallica. Not sure why they seemed okay to me.

But Springsteen>>>>>AC/DC in respects to a headlining Roo performance. In my opinion. I think he's got Prince-defying capabilities.

I know I am going to sound like a heathen... but I only know 2 Bruce Springsteen songs. And, to be completely honest, I have no interest in looking into his music.

Also, completely random, how about The Specials for Bonnaroo? Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchesta played in like 02 or 03 or something... so why not get the Specials?

[apostle2]

The Specials are definitely a possibility, and I would most likely be there. They would be a perfect mid-late afternoon Which Stage act

[Blinken]

No names or anything, no problem at all reselling the tickets


you can resell easily... they have in the fine print that your ticket is your ticket. once u ditch it, its on u..

Cool, I guess I will buy a pre-sale ticket and figure out if i am really going or not in the next couple of months.

[canexplain]

oh by the way... did any of try the special "melted cheese sandwiches" for 1.00 at certain tent areas.... so worth the 1.00 if u know what i mean!! :)

best deal at the roo for sure .... and as far as living somewhere ... i have lived all over the world and every place gets a bit old after a while .. even hawaii which you wouldnt think would, or So Kal, colorado, tenn, NC, all of them very special places, but hey if you dont travel and live in different places, you grow stale .. i listed where i have been and lived before, but i am still open for new places ... like new jersey lol .... cr****

[Blinken]

best deal at the roo for sure .... and as far as living somewhere ... i have lived all over the world and every place gets a bit old after a while .. even hawaii which you wouldnt think would, or So Kal, colorado, tenn, NC, all of them very special places, but hey if you dont travel and live in different places, you grow stale .. i listed where i have been and lived before, but i am still open for new places ... like new jersey lol .... cr****

I smell a sitcom, "Randy and Ron in Jersey."

[pancakespancakes]

best deal at the roo for sure .... and as far as living somewhere ... i have lived all over the world and every place gets a bit old after a while .. even hawaii which you wouldnt think would, or So Kal, colorado, tenn, NC, all of them very special places, but hey if you dont travel and live in different places, you grow stale .. i listed where i have been and lived before, but i am still open for new places ... like new jersey lol .... cr****

I plan on moving around quite a bit in my life (I am only 18) for this very reason. Could never live in Hawaii though. Not even for a couple months. I would get so bored and waaaay too claustrophobic being on one tiny island for too long. (And I'm a surfer too :D That's how much I would hate it!)

[pancakespancakes]

That would be far too awesome. They are too big for that though. I definately could see them at Bonnaroo though.



I know I am going to sound like a heathen... but I only know 2 Bruce Springsteen songs. And, to be completely honest, I have no interest in looking into his music.

I only know less than 10 Springsteen songs myself. Most of which from Born To Run. Its just that I hear so many glowing things about his live shows. It makes sense too, anthemic artists are always the best live, excluding a few. Springsteen is the fucking definition of an artists who plays "anthemic songs." I just know it'll be amazing.

[rage patton]

The Specials are definitely a possibility, and I would most likely be there. They would be a perfect mid-late afternoon Which Stage act

This makes me happy. It would be an odd act for Bonnaroo... but hoooooooly fuck if they were there, so would I.

[canexplain]

I plan on moving around quite a bit in my life (I am only 18) for this very reason. Could never live in Hawaii though. Not even for a couple months. I would get so bored and waaaay too claustrophobic being on one tiny island for too long. (And I'm a surfer too :D That's how much I would hate it!)

long board or short? short has been all the rage for years, but long boards are making a comeback ..i lived on the north shore for two years so i could put up with the tiny island... cr****

[rage patton]

Ron, are you going to Bonnaroo this year?

[sbessiso]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/stlart3/Kisslive.jpg




I'm getting my pre-sale ticket this week as well. I'm still waiting for my new pin number goddammit. Don't those fuckers know I got shit to do

[TommyboyUNM]

Atta boy Salah!

Is it just me or was there talk of Spiritualized being at Bonnaroo? I certainly hope so. I listened to "Songs in A&E" today and it was really fucking good. I would definitely welcome that.

[sbessiso]

So remind me again...

The pre-sale works just like the regular sale in the sense that once the cheaper tickets are sold out it'll go to the next tier and so on? Or is it just one price

[TommyboyUNM]

So remind me again...

The pre-sale works just like the regular sale in the sense that once the cheaper tickets are sold out it'll go to the next tier and so on? Or is it just one price


I believe it's just one price until it sells out.

[sbessiso]

A limited allotment of general admission tickets for the 2009 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be available through a special holiday pre-sale starting on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 at 12:00 PM eastern for $209.50 plus applicable fees. After these specially priced tickets are sold out, tickets will continue to be sold at the regular 2009 festival ticket prices of $224.50, then $234.50, and finally $249.50. Tickets will only be available at each price range while supplies last; all price ranges may not be available during our regular on-sale in late January/early February.

That's what throws me off

[faxman75]

Yeah that seems to say that the price ranges will go up during this presale up until the 31st. Then whatever is left goes on sale to the general public at whatever price range they leave off at.

[sin213]

i think i'm willing to pay more to wait for the lineup just because of the airfare issue. coachella will be bought before the lineup, if offered, but the roo might just have to wait.

[rage patton]

So the $209.50 is even limited in the presale? What time do tickets go on sale tomorrow?

[Backwater]

DAMN!!!! This thread fucking Blew Up while I was gone today, so I'm going to this Tommy style with the Thoughts:

Someone said that Spiritualized is the first confirmation but I don't know who their source was.

pancakes and scooper are completely right about Springsteen. I don't like any of his albums either Josh, but like they said, it's all about the live show with him. AC/DC would be fun too but there's just no comparison. I know he's much bigger on the east coast but it doesn't matter. I paid $130 to see him in an arena and I thought it was going to be a waste of money - NOPE. That may have been the best $130 I ever spent. That guy can shred his guitar into pieces, pick up all the pieces and put them back together, and then shred it all apart into tiny little slivers again all within one song. Plus, who wouldn't want to see Max Weinburg tear up a drum solo. Just the hilarity of seeing a late night talk show character rockin on the main stage is enough right there.

If the rumor apostle was talking about (one which I haven't heard myself but am not discuonting) comes true with Phish playing a fest at the same place the week before, well then I guess I'm living in TN for two weeks.

pancakes, I get what you're saying about the scenary at coach with the mountains, palm trees and stuff and I agree that the natural scenary is much cooler than at the roo, but the art?!?! You have to be crazy if you think the art at coach is better. Maybe you just haven't seen all the cool art at roo. Most of it is actually outside of Centeroo, in the camps. There's some really impressive stuff.

The reason that The Cure is rumored is because they're one of the biggest bands in the world and they've never played there, nuff said.

There is no way in hell Phish will close out the fest on Sunday. The Dead will take that duty, and yes they are much more of a lock than Phish. You might as well just put The Dead, Spiritualized and MMJ on the confirmed list. However, when the dead closes it out I don't know what Widespread Panic is going to do. They're going to be like lost puppies, alone and confused.

Tommy I needed your help in chat last night. I was trying to convince Paul that he NEEDS to see MMJ perform for longer than 45 minutes to really get a feel for how great the band is, especially live. He didn't seem to be buying it.

Speaking of MMJ, I too would love one of those 2008 DVDs and I'll send you back a bunch of live MMJ stuff. If and when we meet up in Louisville, I'll try to meet up with some old friends who have more live MMJ footage, audio and video, than what could last you a lifetime. I'm sure they'd be willing to share with fellow MMJ fanatics, especially those who live on the otherside of the country. The KY folks are really thrilled about how popular they're finally becoming. Everyone is finally catching on to the greatness of this band.

I guess that about covers it. Oh, and zzzizzzles Tool Fucking Rocks!!! If Maynard is a decent singer then Thom is a drowning mallard.

[JSam67]

Josh, you know Portishead is like a 0.000001% chance, right? I could get on board with Springsteen, always wanted to see him but would never pay a bunch to see him on his own. I firmly believe Phish has to be there. KISS is a ridiculous rumor perpetrated by Salah.

There isn't any sort of White Stripes or Tool or Kanye type of headliner being rumored here though, as in a headliner close to their prime. I think we oughta consider the possibility of Muse...

scoop's headliner predictions have me wary about getting presale tix...

[rage patton]

Did you see Scoop's Coach 09 headliner/subheadliner predictions? They were horiffic.

[faxman75]

White Stripes would be great.

[sin213]

agreed

[faxman75]

i think i'm willing to pay more to wait for the lineup just because of the airfare issue. coachella will be bought before the lineup, if offered, but the roo might just have to wait.

You're right and the level of increase isn't huge. I dunno, it's likely to be a wash and I have they money now. I think i'll pull the trigger but we shall see.

[sbessiso]

This was so awesome guys. Check it out if you have a couple minutes (for me!)

The only song of the set I didn't know and coincidentally the song that most connected with me on some levels. I really felt like JW was talking directly to me :p

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also, what are scoops predictions? His posts are structured so terribly, I barely glaze past them now

[JSam67]

Yeah, I'm sure I'm gonna spring for these tickets, but I doubt I would if there wasn't a payment plan option. I just hope it's not who scoop is predicting, but I'm confident it won't be. I really think it will look something like this:

The Dead/The Cure/Muse/Springsteen/MMJ

And I'd love that. But please, pleeeeease, get a major electronic act this year, Bonnaroo. Ideally Chemical Brothers.

[Backwater]

Josh, you know Portishead is like a 0.000001% chance, right?
scoop's headliner predictions have me wary about getting presale tix...

Yeah Sam-Josn is right about Portishead. Absolutely no chance. Don't worry about scoop's headliner predictions. He's wrong about AC/DC. They won't be there. Also, why do the headliners matter so much to you? Trust us when we say that they really don't matter here. Get your presale tix so that they don't sell out and you regret it. If you end of hating the lineup (which is practically impossible so this is a huge IF) then just sell it online and if they're in high demand, you'll actually make money over it. At the very least, you'll get your money back. What do you have to lose?

They get a major electronic act every year, no matter what. I agree that Chemical Brothers would be ideal. I've been listening to them a whole lot lately.

[faxman75]

They get a great lineup every year. I"m not worried about it at all really.

[sin213]

i don't know about ac/dc. with metallica last year, i wouldn't put it past them to book ac/dc.

[rage patton]

Actually, I want AC/DC at Bonnaroo. Them being there would almost garuntee me being there.

[sbessiso]

Also, Backwater Tim, remember in regards to the cure. Bonnaroo will give them the 3+ hours they need for their set without blinking an eye. That's gotta count for something

Watch the raconteurs video you fuckers!

[Backwater]

i don't know about ac/dc. with metallica last year, i wouldn't put it past them to book ac/dc.

Well Metallica is much more legit with the Roo crowd. At least they were in the 80's, and this new album is a return to form. They didn't improvise much or anything but their songs were long and complex. They were innovators of the genre. AC/DC is bro radio rock, more of a cheesey nostalgic act. I'll probably still get drunk and watch them if they play, I just highly doubt they'll be there.

[rage patton]

Nosebleed tickets for AC/DC in Vancouver last friday were going for $1000 for a pair at the very cheapest. I have a feeling if I want to see them, a music festival will be the best bet. C'mon Bonnaroo!

[pancakespancakes]

Ahhhh that Rac's video was so wonderful :) Way to get me excited for the DVD even more!

Its funny, I was just thinking this afternoon (as I listened to them) that The Raconteurs really sum up the sound and the feel of Bonnaroo in one band. They just sort of combine all of Roo's taste in music, minus the more worldly and/or regggae acts, and I think that's a big reason why they were so many worlds better at Roo than at Coachella. (The set time being the other factor I suppose). But being that they were my first act of the weekend, at my first Roo, they really perfectly set the musical mood of the whole fest. Couldn't have had it any better.

I don't think its coincidence that they identify themselves as a Nashville-based band as a opposd a Detroit one. They just sound really really fucking good in that part of the country. I hope Jackyboy comes back in some form this year...

[faxman75]

Nine inch nails, rain and mud.

[JSam67]

I'm just going to be soooo fucking disappointed if the headliners are Phish/AC/DC/KISS/The Dead/Widespread Panic. I wanted to go last year until the fucking lineup came out. I only would've been going for Sigur Ros.

I realize it's an experience, and the fact that everyone in this thread (for the most part) is on board is pushing me to do the same. I just want two headliners or high subheadliners I can get thrilled about (read: The Cure, Muse, APC, Massive Attack, Chemical Bros, Underworld, David Byrne...)

[sin213]

it's a good clip, but i'm so tired of the racs. i just want the stripes back.

[pancakespancakes]

Nosebleed tickets for AC/DC in Vancouver last friday were going for $1000 for a pair at the very cheapest. I have a feeling if I want to see them, a music festival will be the best bet. C'mon Bonnaroo!

Holy shit! I thought they were like 30-40 bucks for alright seats down here in LA... I was even kinda considering going to see them if they came to San Diego, which they didn't. Really loved them back in 9th grade haha.

Well then that gives them a bit more reason to play, same as Bruce. I'd never see em unless they were playing a festival.

[sbessiso]

I'm watching their almost 7 minute Bonnaroo version of "Steady as She goes" right now. Mushroom flaaaaashbacks. JW was so fucked up, in the best way possible. I refuse to believe he's high on life. Wheres the fun in that? (sorry Ragey)

The clip is only 30 seconds long, but youll see what i'm saying

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[Backwater]

You don't like MMJ, JSam?

[JSam67]

Raconteurs have pwned me twice. I hope the number grows into double digits in the coming years.

[pancakespancakes]

I just want two headliners or high subheadliners I can get thrilled about (read: The Cure, Muse, APC, Massive Attack, Chemical Bros, Underworld, David Byrne...)

The Cure's KINDA possible, Muse is a longshot but doable, and the Chems are pretty possible as next year's late night electronic act (not to mention would be extremely fitting, methinks...) other than that, I wouldn't plan on getting a convincing lineup this year if that's what you had in mind. I dunno though.

[JSam67]

You don't like MMJ, JSam?

No, I fucking LOOOOVE MMJ. They are, hands down, the greatest live American rock band. Seen them twice, but, and get ready for this...

They're playing the Chicago Theatre on Dec. 27th. Guess who has fucking front row tickets, third seat right of center? That's right, Bagwodder Tee-yum, I do!!

[sbessiso]

Bagwodder Teeyum is going to become legendary. I started it, but Dylanja perfected it.

JSam got ME into MMJ!!! :)

[Backwater]

I wanted to go last year until the fucking lineup came out. I only would've been going for Sigur Ros.


That's the reason I thought you didn't like MMJ. You would've watched the Racs too right? So you wouldn't have only been going for Sigur Ros.

[sin213]

Bagwodder Teeyum is going to become legendary. I started it, but Dylanja perfected it.


what's this now?

[pancakespancakes]

Attention Bruce Springsteen fans (if there are any).... what B.S. album should I start with? I'm going to go ahead and assume Born to Run, which I'm already starting to download, but is there another one? Or perhaps a second one after I finish up with that?

[apostle2]

Nebraska. or Darkness on the Edge of Town.

[sbessiso]

For the record, I'm more than down for some Bruce. I would be visibly excited to see The Boss.

[Backwater]

You got the Bagwodder part wrong though, Dylan said it as Begwodda, right? That'd be a more accurate southern accent too.

[apostle2]

Boss is on my short list of headliners I still realllly want to see

[Backwater]

pancakes, fuck the albums. Listen to live shows.

[apostle2]

pancakes, fuck the albums. Listen to live shows.

this is better advice. do this.

[sbessiso]

You got the Bagwodder part wrong though, Dylan said it as Begwodda, right? That'd be a more accurate southern accent too.

You see, I was thinking about that! But I was worried that it might sound more English than Southern. I'm enjoying this way too much

[Backwater]

Yeah, it's Begwodda for sure.

[rage patton]

Kanye West and Metallica came out of left field last year... up until literally a couple days before hand, no one even thought about Metallica as headliners. I dont even remember a single Kanye West rumour either. Isn't there a pretty good chance that happens again this year?

[apostle2]

yes, that is actually what i'm hoping for Rage. one headliner totally out of left field. The Cure are kind of my place holder guess for that slot, it could be anyone...

[Backwater]

The Cure wouldn't be so left field. I think they're a pretty safe bet. I wasn't the concert geek I am now in 07 but I was surprised with all Police, Tool and White Stripes. I guess I just didn't know what to expect besides the obvious jambands like MMJ and WP.

[sbessiso]

Seeing the white stripes' name on that poster knocked me on my ass so hard. It was like God was smiling down on me and making up for the fact that I had to skip Coachella due to Ragegrr selling the place out.

[apostle2]

yeah, I kind of think that The Cure are the safest "left field" choice, that's why I'm going with them. I would be totally happy with them, or another band that hasn't really been talked about, as long as it's not three bands we have discussed ad nauseum

[sin213]

Seeing the white stripes' name on that poster knocked me on my ass so hard. It was like God was smiling down on me and making up for the fact that I had to skip Coachella due to Ragegrr selling the place out.

that's rough. cock blocked by rage

[Backwater]

A great left field band would be The Kinks. I'd love to see them.

[JSam67]

Yeah that lineup shocked me in '07, wish I'd had the funds to attend. And you're right Bayockwodda Teeyum, I would've enjoyed Racs and MMJ, but I'd seen them both twice before and didn't think that warranted a Roo ticket. And I saw Sigur Ros about 3 days before the Roo in KC, so it worked out.

Fuck, I can't believe I'm gonna have a Roo ticket before a Chella ticket. 90 pages of this thread before Dec. 4th? It's safe to say this crew is excited.

[apostle2]

my dad has already told me if The Kinks ever play one of these festivals I go to he is coming with me no matter what. I would love to have them there just for that experience alone haha

[Backwater]

Bayock?!?!? Hahaha, i don't think ANYONE talks like that. not even in N'Awlins

[sbessiso]

I will shit my pants if I see Tenacious D on that lineup.

[Backwater]

I just watched the Racs video, good stuff. I never told you this. A few years ago when the Raconteurs were a local Cincinnati band called the Greenhorns and Jack wasn't with them, my brother asked me if I wanted to go check out this local band called the Greenhorns. I asked him if they were supposed to be any good and he's like, yeah I heard they're great. I was really considering it but I was just like, nah, who the fuck are the greenhorns anyway, I'll just hang out with some friends. Needless to say, I hate myself for that. Worst decision of my life.

[rage patton]

The Racs aren't The Greenhornes though. Brendon Benson was never in the Greenhornes. The Racs are Jack White + Brendon Beson + the bassist and drummer from The Greenhornes.

[Backwater]

I didn't know Benson wasn't with them, still though one half of the racs, to see in a little bar for free with about 25 people or so in the audience - god damn

[sbessiso]

Meh, personally I don't think you missed anything. I just love how playful JW was with the audience during that song. I was totally craving a lemon soda and a saucer of ice cream after that

[pancakespancakes]

The Greenhorns are also still together. They release albums still. Its the drummer and the bassist with some other guys. I listened to em once.

[JSam67]

I bet I'd like The Greenhornes, I love PK's drumming.

I'll never forget when The Raconteurs stole the show at Lolla '06 as relative unknowns. Good Lord, they were amazing.

Salah, I can't get on YouTube at work. Will you or someone find that video of them playing Level? That blew my mind. Not as much as their cover of Bang Bang, but I don't think there's good video of that.

[pancakespancakes]

yes, that is actually what i'm hoping for Rage. one headliner totally out of left field.

Actually Rage wouldn't be completely out of left field, they were pretty heavily rumored last year. Correct me if I'm wrong. They're another favorite band of mine so I would obviously love any chance to see em again, dunno about the Roo though. It could work. I doubt it happens though... enough live shows for 2009, they just need to sit their ass in the studio!

[Backwater]

The Greenhorns are also still together. They release albums still. Its the drummer and the bassist with some other guys. I listened to em once.

That's cool. There's a pretty good rock music scene there but really it's all about hip hop.

[rage patton]

Actually Rage wouldn't be completely out of left field, they were pretty heavily rumored last year. Correct me if I'm wrong. They're another favorite band of mine so I would obviously love any chance to see em again, dunno about the Roo though. It could work. I doubt it happens though... enough live shows for 2009, they just need to sit their ass in the studio!

There is no way Rage Against The Machine will be at Bonaroo. I would love it though.

[pancakespancakes]

I dunno what spawned all the rumors but I heard they were playing A LOT last year. I obviously didn't keep up on Roo rumors back then though, because I had no idea I would be going till I saw the jawdropping lineup.

Does anyone know why they were supposed to play last year? If I even remember right?

[Backwater]

pancakes, I've been wondering are you an alias or a real newbie?

[pancakespancakes]

Jack White and his Little Cream Soda soda, taken by me :)


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[pancakespancakes]

pancakes, I've been wondering are you an alias or a real newbie?

Is this a serious question?

[Backwater]

Yeah, I assume you're just a newbie, but others are convinced you're an alias.

[sbessiso]

There is no way Rage Against The Machine will be at Bonaroo. I would love it though.

You shut your filthy now.


JSam, "Level" from where though?

Pancakes, your love and dedication to JW makes you my new favorite boardie. Sexcellent pictures!

[pancakespancakes]

Yeah, I assume you're just a newbie, but others are convinced you're an alias.

I am completely lost. No I'm not an alias?

[pancakespancakes]

Pancakes, your love and dedication to JW makes you my new favorite boardie. Sexcellent pictures!

Gracias. My dedication faded slightly through Store Brought Bones and the great-but-still-disappointing Icky Thump, but it really got fired up again with the awesomeness of Consolers of the Lonely. That and I finally saw Jack live for the first time... and went on to see him twice more! Which really enhances the devotion.

[TommyboyUNM]

I am completely lost. No I'm not an alias?


I think your name is just an alias type of name. I never thought you were an alias though.

[Backwater]

Some people thought he was Randy. I knew that wasn't true. I mean he never said "facefuck" once.

[sbessiso]

pancakes-You were dissapointed with ICKY THUMP? I love that album. Im curious to hear your nitpicks about it

[JSam67]

JSam, "Level" from where though?

From Lolla '06. Break room has YouTube, weird. Here it is. I knew nothing of the Raconteurs at the time other than JW was in the band. This performance changed everything.

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[pancakespancakes]

pancakes-You were dissapointed with ICKY THUMP? I love that album. Im curious to hear your nitpicks about it

I don't have nitpicks, I loved it. But it was just overproduced. That's the only problem I have with it, but, it turns out that's a pretty big one. The songs and the genre experimentation were amazing though. Its just that they had constantly been improving upon themselves album after album, GBMS included... and then they just make a "really good" album. For a band like that, I might worry!

As long as they don't have 19 guitar tracks per song on the next one my guess is they'll be back in action.

[pancakespancakes]

Some people thought he was Randy. I knew that wasn't true. I mean he never said "facefuck" once.

Ummm.. should I take that as an insult?

I should probably change my picture thing to avoid such weirdness, but, it makes me laugh everytime I see it. So I think its to stay.

[sbessiso]

Josh- I used to watch this video all the time in 2006. Sunni went to Lolla that year and told me all about JW's flannel and messy hair as well as their cover of "Crazy"

Pancakes- I understand where you're coming from. Icky Thump did give us tracks like "300 MPH Torrential Outpour Blues", "Cooooooooonquesstttt", "Rag&Bone" and my favorite "I'm slowly turning into you" (just WAIT till you hear this one live. you're gunna die. I promise)

[JSam67]

GBMS > Icky Thump, imo.

[pancakespancakes]

Pancakes- I understand where you're coming from. Icky Thump did give us tracks like "300 MPH Torrential Outpour Blues", "Cooooooooonquesstttt", "Rag&Bone" and my favorite "I'm slowly turning into you" (just WAIT till you hear this one live. you're gunna die. I promise)

300MPH Torrential Outpour is by far my favorite. So beautiful and epic. Its actually in my all-timers for the Stripes. Which is a pretty small group of songs. I've seen videos of Slowly Turning Into, which is another brilliant Icky Thump track, it really works well live, I'd definitely want it at my first Stripes show... how many times have you seen them? Just Bonnaroo?


GBMS > Icky Thump, imo.

Me too. My favorite is actually De Stijl, but after that, its probably a tie with GBMS and Elephant.

[Backwater]

Ummm.. should I take that as an insult?


No, some people thought you were RotationSlimWang and I knew that you weren't so that's actually a compliment.

[sbessiso]

panakes- I saw them at Bonnaroo then a few months later at a house of blues in south carolina. That show was good but it just couldnt top Roo. Although, at that show I got songs they didnt play at Roo. Hello Operator, The Union Forever (awwwwwesome!), my doorbell (on guitar; fucking WORKED man), cause & effect (with massive crowd sing-along)

By biggest complaint with that show was the fact that Jack would start a song, play a verse then move on. He did it with Little Cream Soda, Catch Hell Blues and a couple other songs I cant remember right now. But it was painful, I LOVE Little Cream Soda and CHB, but we were just teased. I do not approve of this. Union Forever was sooooooo good, same with my doorbell.

and elephant is their masterpiece, guys.

[idrive1life]

Jack White and his Little Cream Soda soda, taken by me :)


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whiter than

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[zenidogx]

everytime i see this thread bumped, it makes me sad i can't afford Bonnaroo. :(
i'll be there some day, though, just you wait.
ZeniRoo passed in 2007 btw.

just wanted to say that. i'll leave this thread now. i think i need a shower too.

[rage patton]

GBMS > Icky Thump, imo.

Get Behind Me Satan is the worst White Stripes album without question IMO.

[sbessiso]

I love each White Stripes album like they were my babies, but there always has to be a least favorite. And GBMS takes that prize, I *really* do like the album though. Shit, it gave us "The Denial Twist". That's gotta be a top 10 Stripes song

[paulb]

GBMS is what made me a Stripes fan....so fuck u haters....

[JSam67]

I like GBMS because it's such a break from their traditional sound, and yet there are still a bunch of great songs. Take, Take, Take is phenomenal, and like Salah, I love Denial Twist.

In a sense, it reminds me of Kid A, because a band takes everything about their sound that made them critically and commercially successful and completely alters it. I love it.

Elephant is definitely their best, though.

So who else is getting Bonnaroo tickets in four hours, bitches??

[sbessiso]

And that was all that I needed!

[paulb]

So who else is getting Bonnaroo tickets in four hours, bitches??


Nothing like celebrating Brokendolls birthday with some Bonnaroo tickets! Ill be gettin some in 4h...

[JSam67]

Holy shit, I didn't know you were a definite, paulb, I mean Paul!

BonnaCrew assemble!!

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[sbessiso]

Tickets need to last for a day or two. For my sake!

[paulb]

Well, i plan on getting a pair of tickets.... and if the lineup sucks and isnt worth the airfare, then ill just sell them....but my plan for June is to do Bonnaroo

[sbessiso]

I can't even imagine what Josh had to google search to get that picture....

[JSam67]

I can't even imagine what Josh had to google search to get that picture....

"conch assemble". Google knows what I want.

[sbessiso]

A little bird told me you're best friends with Kitt Katt and the AC crew now

[paulb]

get your Bonnaroo tix here at 9am PST: http://bonnarootickets.musictoday.com/BonnarooMusicFestival/calendar.aspx

[JSam67]

Salah, you heard nothing of the sort. You may have read that somewhere... I doubt I'm going to like Animal Collective round two, but who knows? I'm not so stubborn that I won't listen to music that people I don't like from a message board listen to.

You're missing more than you know by not listening to Microcastle. I played it at home last weekend and my parents even loved it.

[sbessiso]

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[paulb]

huh?

[TommyboyUNM]

You're missing more than you know by not listening to Microcastle. I played it at home last weekend and my parents even loved it.


You haven't listened to Microcastle? Or you refuse to listen to it, I should say. It actually is pretty good. Check this out. A little blog I started and I updated it with my 20 favorite albums of 2008:

http://biscuitsnblogging.blogspot.com/



Oh I'm getting my ticket in 1 hour and 50 minutes, bitches.

[faxman75]

get your Bonnaroo tix here at 9am PST: http://bonnarootickets.musictoday.com/BonnarooMusicFestival/calendar.aspx

Isn't it 10AM? For christs sake I have lived in arizona for 8 years now and I still don't know when we are on the same time zone as cali.

[TommyboyUNM]

Isn't it 10AM? For christs sake I have lived in arizona for 8 years now and I still don't know when we are on the same time zone as cali.


I'm almost positive Arizona and New Mexico are on the same time right now so it's 10:00 for you, Fax.

[JSam67]

50 minutes!

And yeah Tommy, Salah is just too stubborn to listen to Deerhunter because of the EPs. He's missing out on one of the best of the year. And I'm working on my top 20.

[JSam67]

And T, I just checked out your top 20. Seemed respectable enough, until I noticed you left out M83!

[TommyboyUNM]

50 minutes!

And yeah Tommy, Salah is just too stubborn to listen to Deerhunter because of the EPs. He's missing out on one of the best of the year. And I'm working on my top 20.


Some of those people in the "Top 30" thread can come off as pretentious, but they have pretty good taste for the most part. Give Deerhunter a shot. This list that I have on my blog is just of stuff that I found enjoyable. For example: Musically, the Beck album is better than Kings of Leon. I just enjoyed Kings of Leon slightly (and I mean slightly) more. "Sex on Fire" is a big pile of shit, but I enjoyed the rest of the album.


40 minutes. BonnaCrew assemble.

[TommyboyUNM]

And T, I just checked out your top 20. Seemed respectable enough, until I noticed you left out M83!


That's because M83 is still on my "Need to listen to" list. I'll get to it. I tend to lag with this shit.

[faxman75]

I have 2 M83 albums and dig them (dead sea scrolls or whatever it's called and before the dawn heals us). I'm slow getting this one. I need to do that. M83 was the first band I had never heard of that won me over easily at my first Coachella in 2005.

[TommyboyUNM]

Done and done. Anybody else buy?