The Official Bonnaroo 2009 Coachella Board thread

[sbessiso]

This thread got....serious. Thanks Sushy!

[paulb]

The Autotone never bothered you though?





i didnt pay attention close enough.

[Sushov23]

I know it was a bad example, my bad Paul. It's just something I feel I need to joke about because I know how serious it is. It's comforting for me, you know?

[paulb]

for sure... im diabetic, and i take that as an insult.

[Sushov23]

Also I just read a few pages back about no KOL at Bonnaroo, well I got bad news for all the KOL haters. I'm hearing they are going on another U.S. tour April-June, and that Coachella(which I'm hearing is a lock), and Bonnaroo are possibilities.

[Sushov23]

for sure... im diabetic, and i take that as an insult.

no insult meant by my comments Paul, it's just how I am when something is very serious. Helps cope with it, I was actually told by my doctor that I am pretty much guaranteed diabetes in my 40's, if not sooner if I don't take care of myself.

[paulb]

take care of yourself then bro....you dont want it, trust me. But things could be worse.


I heard KOL will be in Europe in June, so no Bonnaroo...

[Backwater]

Tim you are a cool guy and I mean no disrespect, but i'm starting to think you are way OVERRATING The Roo for the people who haven't gone like myself, you need to lay off a bit.

The only reason I'm raving about it so much is because if we get more people to go then it will be more fun for all of us. I assume about 90% or so of the regular posters here are going to Coachella anyway, so they need no convincing about going to that fest. I'm just trying to get you all to jump on the bandwagon. Not that it won't be a lot of fun with just Sbess, Tommyboy, apostle and a few others who are definitely going, but the more the merrier you know?

[Sushov23]

take care of yourself then bro....you dont want it, trust me. But things could be worse.


I heard KOL will be in Europe in June, so no Bonnaroo...

looks at the dates for when the europe tour starts, and when the roo is happening. People didn't bother checking for that.

[paulb]

if you ask me what am i doing in June...im saying going to Bonnaroo at the moment.....just need me a lineup.

[Sushov23]

take care of yourself then bro....you dont want it, trust me. But things could be worse.


I heard KOL will be in Europe in June, so no Bonnaroo...

for sure, i'm about to start a diet and working out. And i'm sorry Paul, didn't mean any disrespect with my comments. you know the kind of guy I am.

[sbessiso]

I'm looking forward to tripping balls, backwater!

[paulb]

ya, its all good homie...

[Sushov23]

Paul if you go to The Roo are you coming with you G/F?

[paulb]

my girlfriend is a must at Bonnaroo...

[Backwater]

I'm looking forward to tripping balls, backwater!

For sure! If the headliners are Phish, Springsteen, The Dead and MMJ (which I have a strong feeling they will be) then it might just be me, you and Tommy. Oh well, we'll still have a blast regardless of whether we can convince all these other people to go or not.

[sbessiso]

I've got some solid friends who are coming along too. A couple kinda douchey but theyre part of the whole package (friends' boyfriends and stuff). Don't forget JSam!

[Sushov23]

For sure! If the headliners are Phish, Springsteen, The Dead and MMJ (which I have a strong feeling they will be) then it might just be me, you and Tommy. Oh well, we'll still have a blast regardless of whether we can convince all these other people to go or not.

I don't know if I would go to this Bonnaroo, the undercard would need to blow me away. I'm on a fuck you Springsteen shit because he kept skipping SD on his touring over the last two years. Fuck that PUTO!, also mr. workingclass man, charging 150-200 a ticket is fucking dumb ass shit.

[paulb]

I've got some solid friends who are coming along too. A couple kinda douchey but theyre part of the whole package (friends' boyfriends and stuff). Don't forget JSam!



ya...we wont forget that douche. lol

[Backwater]

charging 150-200 a ticket is fucking dumb ass shit.

Haha, I'm with you there. That's one of the reasons I would love it if he was there, I always wanted to see him on his own but could never afford it. People say the same about U2 but the difference is the boss actually makes good music.


I Don't forget JSam!

I didn't know he was for sure. I thought he was pending on the lineup like Paul. Awesome though, he's one of my favorite boardies.

[paulb]

you wanna marry him Tim?

[Backwater]

No thanks, why do you ask?

[Sushov23]

I'm actually also on the pending lineup loop with the roo now.

[sbessiso]

JSam Josh is MUCH closer to TN than Paul. And he has friends that swear by Bonnaroo as well, we're not the first ones to give him the lectures. I would say he's 85-95% committed, but that figure is totally out of the air

[Backwater]

Yeah really, if you love live music and live in Iowa, there is absolutely no reason not to be there.

I'll have you all know that next year is all about Phish for me. I'll be disappointed if they aren't there but it won't be the end of the world. I'll go to Coach, Roo, and hopefully Sasquatch but other than that, for the rest of the year I'm going the way of the Phish (until I run out of money.)

[Sushov23]

I just read in the unconfirmed thread that The Killers and Jane's are rumored headliners now, I had a feeling about that. People need to just accept that they might be the headliners.

[Backwater]

You're talking about Coachella though right?

[sbessiso]

Dont even talk to me about Sasquatch! I wanna go so badly. It just looks so beautiful. Thats the main reason I wanna go other than the music. I've never even been to that part of the country. No even close.

[paulb]

so why arent you going to the Hampton Coliseum shows?

[Sushov23]

yeah i'm talking about coachella, I also don't think radiohead will be playing Coachella either.

[sbessiso]

Me neither. I dotn see how RH can do this South America tour then come BACK to Cali and chill then play ANOTHER major music festival. I guess its possible, but not very likely

[paulb]

I doubt Radiohead will be there... I just REALLY hope Queen are not there... ill take The Killers over them....and thats saying something.

[Backwater]

so why arent you going to the Hampton Coliseum shows?

... because I don't have thousands of dollars just lying around. Believe me, I did everything I could to get tickets but that's a tiny venue for a band of that popularity. Take a look at the ticket prices on ebay.

I'm still wondering why you asked me that bizarre, homosexual question though. No offense Sbess, but that was a strange question for him to randomly ask me.

[sbessiso]

Regardless of them playing or not, i'm fucking BLASTING some killers at the campsite next year. Just for you, PaulB

He was just joking, backwater. PaulB is a keeder, he keeds around

[Sushov23]

Right now i'm thinking Jane's, The Killers, and either Muse or The White Stripes or AC/DC(yeah curveball I know). I'm actually thinking of taking Radiohead off my pool list.

[Backwater]

Jane's, The Killers and Muse would be the weakest coach headliners ever, and I like Jane's and Muse quite a bit. I can't think of any more likely possibilities but I'm sure there will be a surprise or two. Just look at this year, all three headliners were complete surprises that nobody saw coming. I think Outkast is still a possibility. Did you see that article someone posted in the rumors section?

[paulb]

... because I don't have thousands of dollars just lying around. Believe me, I did everything I could to get tickets but that's a tiny venue for a band of that popularity. Take a look at the ticket prices on ebay.

I'm still wondering why you asked me that bizarre, homosexual question though. No offense Sbess, but that was a strange question for him to randomly ask me.

you said he is your one of your fav boardies...and its that old joke of, if you like him so much why dont u just marry him..... why u gettin weirded out?

[paulb]

I highly doubt Outkast will play Coachella next year...I do hope ACDC play Bonnaroo though... and Phish!

[Cherita Chen]

Hey! Can I come Bonnaroo too???

[Sushov23]

Paul I thought you where going to see AC/DC what happened?

[Sushov23]

Hey! Can I come Bonnaroo too???

EPIC!!!!!!!!!

[paulb]

Paul I thought you where going to see AC/DC what happened?

...next Friday. I dont have tix. but will try to get some...hopefully 250 a ticket will do the trick.

[Backwater]

you said he is your one of your fav boardies...and its that old joke of, if you like him so much why dont u just marry him..... why u gettin weirded out?

I'm not getting weirded out. That's just not a very funny joke. So not funny that I thought you were seriously trying to propose to me or something. My bad for not being up on the 4th grade humor. Haha, it's all good though.



This still picture montage gives you a good feel for the fest. Enjoy.
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[Sushov23]

what the fuck I just found out about the big trades in the NBA today. So crazy, the knicks are instantly better.

[sbessiso]

HA! Thursday is summed up in two words. Patton Oswalt

[paulb]

who was that talking at the end of the video?

[Backwater]

For me, in 07, it was one word: Clutch. Ok, I guess the National was really good too but Clutch was the shit! Did you catch them?

[Backwater]

who was that talking at the end of the video?

Not sure, I was wondering the same thing. The voice sounded familiar. I'm sure he wasn't talking about that song though, because Fatboy never played there.

[Sushov23]

Alright guys, i'm out of here. Good night.

[sbessiso]

No, I didnt but this one guy we went with, Jake, he kept talking about them. Going on&on&on. I'm almost sure there was a conflict

[Backwater]

The National ended right before Clutch started. Tea Leaf Green (they suck) and Rodrigo y Gabriela played at the same time as Clutch. There was also some quartet on the Somethin Else stage but I'm sure that wasn't a must see for you.

[paulb]

Clutch are decent...saw them at Sounds of the Underground...they were def the black sheep of the lineup.

[Backwater]

I really like their sound and their style, just straight up rugged rock and they're not afraid to experiment. Beale Street to Oblivion is a great album. They remind me of Avail, just less punk sounding.

[sbessiso]

Ohh I see now, they were Thursday. Damn, black angels and mute math were there?? And i'm sad I missed rodrigo y gabriela. I always fail thursday night, I really need to pick up the slack next year

[Backwater]

After Clutch I ate some delicious BBQ and watched R y G from far away on the screens and I was very impressed. I'd never heard of them at the time. Did you get there really late that night or something?

[paulb]

Rodrigo y Gabriela are excellent live.... i hope to see them again one day... I believe at Lolla they did about 5 metallica covers...

[sbessiso]

No but it was a long voyage for us on the greyhound plus the giant walk with all our gear pooped us a little. We went to see David Cross in the comedy theater and we were falling asleep on each other.

I tried sneaking into a R y G show down here a few months ago but we got caught. I have yet to see them live

[Backwater]

Really? Acoustic covers? Or are they using electric guitars now? I haven't seen them since.

[paulb]

Really? Acoustic covers? Or are they using electric guitars now? I haven't seen them since.

only acoustic.... they did One, Enter Sandman, Orion, Battery and Creeping Death i believe...

[Backwater]

That's fucking sweet, especially Orion.

[paulb]

Orion is my #1 fav metallica song... they do an excellent version of it...the others were just quick snippets....

[paulb]

now if these bands were there id fly to Bonnaroo in a heart beat:

bruce springsteen
ac/dc
phish
the dead
jay-z
beastie boys
daft punk
allman brothers
black crowes
arcade fire

[apostle2]

god this thread jumps when you turn your head away for a while. let's see, welcome back Sush, I am a definite for next year +2 and the line up doesn't matter, tim was right the headliners actually do matter less...did I miss anything?

[Backwater]

tim was right the headliners actually do matter less...did I miss anything?

Thank you ... I don't know what your name is but apostle2 and Salah thank you for backing me up on that, I'm sure Tommy will also tomorrow. Bonnaroo says, "If you like our headliners then here you go ... enjoy them, if not then who fucking cares?!?! There's no way you can't enjoy the rest of our kickass festival!!!"

Coach says, "Please like our headliners, pretty please? If you don't, well we basically fail by taking your money and not entertaining you, now please go home, we have nothing else to offer, leave!!!" *tears of failure resound*

Yeah, I'd rather party all night long til the break of dawn. 6 in the morning bitches!!!!

[stinkbutt]

Coach says, "Please like our headliners, pretty please? If you don't, well we basically fail by taking your money and not entertaining you, now please go home, we have nothing else to offer, leave!!!" *tears of failure resound*

http://www.ratemyeverything.net/image/7471/0/Epic_Failure.ashx

[Backwater]

... says the one who seriously thinks Tool and Boris are metal bands.

Jack Johnson - sometimes you have no excuse. Thank you, for reiterating my point.

[apostle2]

sorry, it's Drew, I never realize how creepy it is to use someone's name when you haven't been introduced until long after...haha

[Mr. Dylanja]

There's just nothing to say.

[amyzzz]

Maybe I can finally see Spiritualized. They were the very last on my list of the 4 or 5 bands that were all playing at the same time at Coach on Sunday this year. God that sucked.

I like Sushy's sig.

[TommyboyUNM]

This thread blows up yet again in the middle of the night. As always......

Thoughts


- First, and foremost, the headliners do not matter as much as they do at Coachella. And it's not even close. Tim speaks the 100% truth. And I probably wouldn't have believed him if I hadn't gone to Roo and experienced it for myself this year. I don't think he is overhyping anything. Bonnaroo is just more grand and a little better (I'm being nice) than Coachella. I had to accept that when I left the farm this year.

- Welcome back Sushy. Sorry about the diabetes.......better luck next time? (sorry a little black comedy). We still didn't get the official explanation, but it's good to have you back. I think Dylanja was getting bored.

- The lineup has no impact on whether or not I go. I'm there regardless of the lineup. The only thing that'll keep me away is some type of real-life emergency.

- It would be fun with just me, Tim, Salah and apostle (don't know your name). But I'd imagine the fest, especially camping and hanging before the music starts, would be great if the likes of JSam, Paul, Amy, feather and Sushy are included. And Paul, why so important that the girlfriend goes to Bonnaroo with you?

[Backwater]

- First, and foremost, the headliners do not matter as much as they do at Coachella. And it's not even close. Tim speaks the 100% truth. And I probably wouldn't have believed him if I hadn't gone to Roo and experienced it for myself this year. I don't think he is overhyping anything. Bonnaroo is just more grand and a little better (I'm being nice) than Coachella.


Preach tha gosspel, brothas n sistas!!! Thank you, my friend. I love this paragraph. But really though, stop being so nice.


Really doh, it ain't no thang but a chicken wang, we's havin a smoke out in this dungen wit tha mary jane.

[sbessiso]

Welcome back Sushy. Sorry about the diabetes.......better luck next time? (sorry a little black comedy).

I giggled out loud, for sure

[Backwater]

Tommy, did you see Buckethead? I'm going tonight!

[paulb]

And Paul, why so important that the girlfriend goes to Bonnaroo with you?

you willing to offer your services in the camping area then?

[TommyboyUNM]

you willing to offer your services in the camping area then?


Haha well no, I'm not. And I hear ya, but that's not a music festival necessity is it? At Bonnaroo it was so muggy and dirty that I didn't even think about doing anything with my girlfriend. Neither of us cared. That's what the hotel in Nashville was for, but it wouldn't have made or broke my Roocperience.

[paulb]

No, it doesnt make or break a festival... but I would like to share it with my loved one.

[TommyboyUNM]

Tommy, did you see Buckethead? I'm going tonight!


I had some plans that night and I ended up just going home afterward instead of going to see the show.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

So...Bonnaroo is now a possibility for me this summer. A bunch of my friends want to go on a roadtrip after graduation.

[Mr. Dylanja]

I'd sell you Gonshman but Backwater is the official Bonnaroo Spokesperson of this thread...

[PJandBompton]

Also I just read a few pages back about no KOL at Bonnaroo, well I got bad news for all the KOL haters. I'm hearing they are going on another U.S. tour April-June, and that Coachella(which I'm hearing is a lock), and Bonnaroo are possibilities.

the sad thing is is that will most likely be an arena tour...damn...

[Backwater]

i'm starting to think you are way OVERRATING The Roo for the people who haven't gone like myself, you need to lay off a bit. Of course headliners matter at The Roo as much as Coachella, first thing anyone looks at in the lineup.


The headliners don't matter that much. I swear


tim was right the headliners actually do matter less



First, and foremost, the headliners do not matter as much as they do at Coachella. And it's not even close. Tim speaks the 100% truth. And I probably wouldn't have believed him if I hadn't gone to Roo and experienced it for myself this year. I don't think he is overhyping anything.


Thanks for having my back guys.

My friend just saw AC/DC and he said they still have it so I wouldn't mind them being there. They would be fun to just get drunk and sing along to.

Is anyone else excited for Spiritualized or just amyzzz?

[rage patton]

AC/DC and The Cure would be awesome Bonnaroo headliners.

[Backwater]

I agree. AC/DC, The Cure, Phish and MMJ on the lineup would make me a very happy person, and it would probably get at least a few of you undecideds out there. It has a nice balance to it, two legendary rock bands, both older but one is really old, the biggest jam band of our time, and an awesome younger, still up and coming band.

[rage patton]

I thought The Dead were basically a lock next year. Wouldn't they headline above MMJ?

[Backwater]

Yeah, but I didn't bother mentioning them because I know that none of you are excited about seeing them. Add them though and you have 5 great bands for roo 09.

[TommyboyUNM]

I agree. AC/DC, The Cure, Phish and MMJ on the lineup would make me a very happy person, and it would probably get at least a few of you undecideds out there. It has a nice balance to it, two legendary rock bands, both older but one is really old, the biggest jam band of our time, and an awesome younger, still up and coming band.


The more I think about it, the less of a problem I'd have with AC/DC. Might be a fun show to watch. I'm all about seeing The Cure, so I have no problems with that. I already told you, Tim, that I will definitely give Phish a chance. And you know how much of an MMJ freak I am.

Josh, if The Dead play Roo then let them headline over MMJ I suppose. It's funny how people are conditioned to put huge importance on who headlines. Even if MMJ doesn't headline they'll still play for at least 3 hours. Lol. It just simply does not matter.

[apostle2]

I would be good with AC/DC. it's not something I would be specifically excited for, but they are my Roo partner's favorite band, so it would whip her into a frenzy. that would be enough to get me into it.

also, I'm with amyzzz on being excited to have spiritualized on the line up, I haven't had a chance to see them at any of the myriad of places they have appeared. it's a good sign for the overall feel of the line up as well.

[TommyboyUNM]

I think Indio is more populated than Manchester and it's closer to residential areas. The Manchester residents don't like Bonnaroo time....or so I've heard. So I don't care if MMJ doesn't headline. I might just prefer they played an epic late-night set on Which Stage like they did this year.

I'm working on a realistic Tom-A-Roo. When I have energy I'll finish and post.

[Backwater]

It's funny how people are conditioned to put huge importance on who headlines. Even if MMJ doesn't headline they'll still play for at least 3 hours. Lol. It just simply does not matter.

That's the beauty of being in the middle of nowhere, no curfew and the bands can just play for hours on end into the early morning (Sasha and Digweed.) Either Indio is much more populated than Manchester or the Manchester residents just don't care about noise but having no curfew makes it infinitely better.

I'm going down to Anaheim to see Buckethead, later.

[sbessiso]

All I fucking want is the cure. Thats it.

Backwater Tim, can you pretty please use some of your Bonnaroo voodoo to make it happen??

[TommyboyUNM]

Alright I'm posting Tom-A-Roo 2009 Version 2.0. This is what I think is a realistic list filled with what I want, but also what I think will happen.


Tom-A-Roo 2009


My Morning Jacket - They would be #1 on my must see list and I'm almost certain they'll be there)

The Cure - I would be pretty excited to see them. Tim, you heard Salah, work your Bonnaroo voodoo.

Phish - I'll give them a shot

Nine Inch Nails - The Roo's hard rock band next year

Dave Chappelle - Probably least likely out of anything I'm going to list. This is a main stage act.

Muse - Sorry Salah but I'm calling it right now. They would have to play after the sun went down I would guess.

The Allman Brothers Band - To make up for this year

STS9 - I would be really excited to see this

The Black Keys - I just have a gut feeling about this. Maybe I'll see them play before MMJ again (just had to mention that. I was due for it).

Ghostland Observatory - I think they'll be invited back after this year's awesome late-night performance.

John Mayer - The Jack Johnson if this year. Actually a very talented guitar player.

CSS - Maybe a late-night act

Pelican - Solid all-instrumental group. Would impress at the Roo

Explosions In The Sky - See above.

TV On The Radio - Lots of buzz. Personally, I would enjoy this

Common - Completely fits and I think he's played before

Brother Ali - Fits the type of hip-hop Roo likes to have

Elbow - Another buzz band that will be there kinda like Vampire Weekend

Michael Franti & Spearhead - Would be a fun show in the early evening on the What or Which Stage.

Okkervil River - I have mixed feelings about them, but this is just a weird hunch.

[pancakespancakes]

PANCAKESROO 2009
This is my personal dream lineup that also happens to be super possible and believable. (Minus Outkast).

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - PHISH - NEIL YOUNG - OUTKAST - THE WHITE STRIPES
MY MORNING JACKET - THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND - WILCO - CHUCK BERRY - KINGS OF LEON
BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS - BOB WEIR & RATDOG - DAVE CHAPPELLE - MOE.
THE MARS VOLTA - THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT - ALLISON KRAUSS - BELA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS- THIEVERY CORPORATION - NICKEL CREEK - GOV'T MULE - STS9
RALPH STANLEY - COMMON - DWIGHT YOAKAM - EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY - MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD
DISCO BISCUITS - ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE - THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND - THE BLACK KEYS
GHOSTFACE KILLAH - ANIMAL COLLECTIVE - STEEL PULSE - ALO - DEVENDRA BANHART
XAVIER RUDD - DR. DOG - HOT TUNA - OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW - JOANNA NEWSOM - CLUTCH
UNCLE EARL - BLACK MOUNTAIN - TORTOISE - GRIZZLY BEAR - BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB
RX BANDITS - TEA LEAF GREEN - GRIZZLY BEAR - SUN KIL MOON - THE WHIGS
BRIGHTBLACK MORNING LIGHT - MEW - THE DIRTBOMBS - PLANTS & ANIMALS
DO MAKE SAY THINK - AKRON/FAMILY - THE WHIGS - DEAD CONFEDERATE
+ a bunch more bands cause this is waaaay too small

The Ultimate Comedy Tent Featuring:
LEWIS BLACK, BRIAN REGAN, JIM GAFFIGAN, ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, NICK SWARDSON, DANIEL TOSH, DEMETRI MARTIN, MICHAEL SHOWALTER, TODD BARRY, & TED ALEXANDRO


Its a bit TOO stacked, and would probably be Roo's biggest selling yet (if the drowsy economy didn't have to interfere), but I donno... seems possible enough, minus a couple big names.

The comedy tent is my favorite part :D

[pancakespancakes]

My two late night Which Stages are Kings of Leon (sorry, but, it must be done) and of course The Allman Bros. (4 hour set for a 40 year anniversary!)

But then, there also MUST be this loveliness in The Other Tent:
Black Mountain (12-1) to Comets on Fire (1:15 - 2:45) to Acid Mothers Temple (3-5)

I would go insane. I am just thinking about it.

[idrive1life]

Tom-A-Roo is blissful.

[Backwater]

Alright I'm posting Tom-A-Roo 2009 Version 2.0. This is what I think is a realistic list filled with what I want, but also what I think will happen.


Tom-A-Roo 2009


My Morning Jacket - They would be #1 on my must see list and I'm almost certain they'll be there)

The Cure - I would be pretty excited to see them. Tim, you heard Salah, work your Bonnaroo voodoo.

Phish - I'll give them a shot

Nine Inch Nails - The Roo's hard rock band next year

Dave Chappelle - Probably least likely out of anything I'm going to list. This is a main stage act.

Muse - Sorry Salah but I'm calling it right now. They would have to play after the sun went down I would guess.

The Allman Brothers Band - To make up for this year

STS9 - I would be really excited to see this

The Black Keys - I just have a gut feeling about this. Maybe I'll see them play before MMJ again (just had to mention that. I was due for it).

Ghostland Observatory - I think they'll be invited back after this year's awesome late-night performance.

John Mayer - The Jack Johnson if this year. Actually a very talented guitar player.

CSS - Maybe a late-night act

Pelican - Solid all-instrumental group. Would impress at the Roo

Explosions In The Sky - See above.

TV On The Radio - Lots of buzz. Personally, I would enjoy this

Common - Completely fits and I think he's played before

Brother Ali - Fits the type of hip-hop Roo likes to have

Elbow - Another buzz band that will be there kinda like Vampire Weekend

Michael Franti & Spearhead - Would be a fun show in the early evening on the What or Which Stage.

Okkervil River - I have mixed feelings about them, but this is just a weird hunch.

Very nice (pancakes yours isn't bad either.) All of your headliners are possible and I would be excited to see all of them. The Dead is pretty much a lock though, just warning you. As unlikely as it is, nice call on Dave Chappelle. Your right that John Mayer is a great guitarist but he brings out all the teenagers and bros. CSS, Pelican, and EITS would all be great. None of them have played yet. Common played late night in 06, I was watching the epic MMJ set at the same time but I heard he was great. Please no Franti, I can't get away from that fucker. Brother Ali is always welcome. Elbow is soooo much better than Vampire Weekend. I would love it if they were there too.

[stinkbutt]

HOT TUNA- BLACK MOUNTAIN - TORTOISE- BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUBBRIGHTBLACK MORNING LIGHT

These alone would get me down to TN again

[kroqken]

I do love me some BRMC and Black Mountain.

[Backwater]

Hot Tuna is great. They should play Stagecoach.

[stinkbutt]

^ now there's an idea

[pancakespancakes]

BRMC are so sadly underrated. Oh well. They really lack live so I guess that works itself out.

Black Mountain.... :( my luck with seeing them has been very depressing.

I would have put The Dead in mine, but, it didn't work out. Too stacked. So I went with Weir&Ratdog instead.
I really wasn't thinking of them as a full on "lock" though. What makes you say this? Kinda got me excited actually...

[pancakespancakes]

Further thoughts.... I can't really see both NIN and The Cure playing the same year. Its just way too dark. I would love either. In fact, I would love seeing both. But it does not seem like something to put your money on. Bonnaroo is just such a happy joyful place! There's no time to be depressed at the Roo.

[rage patton]

I saw part of Black Mountain at Pemberton. They weren't amazing, but they sure sounded great. I do want to see a full set of theirs someday. I had leave them early at Pemberton for the Flaming Lips.

Speaking of... they weren't at the Roo 08... could 09 be likely? How many times have they played Bonnaroo?

[pancakespancakes]

How many times have they played Bonnaroo?

They've never played. They have only been around since 2006. So I got my money on them coming around this year, it seems like a perfect Thursday nighter.

I had to go home early from Coach Sunday night, (I would have missed Roger for all of Black Mtn. + a spot up front), then I was going to see them at OSL but the bus situation screwed me over and ended up showing up to the fest 1 1/2 hours late, so I caught their last song as I was going through the security line because thankfully the stage was like 100 feet away from the line... as I got in I ran to the front but, off they went. And that's it. :(

[rage patton]

I meant The Flaming Lips... not Black Mountain.

[pancakespancakes]

They just played 07. I don't think they ever came around before then.

So no, the opposite. I do not think they would come around again this year.

They don't have a new album in the works do they? That would change things...

[rage patton]

The Flaming Lips are releasing their Christmas on Mars soundtrack this December and do have a new album planned for 09.

And really? The Flaming Lips have only played one Bonnaroo?

[Backwater]

I really wasn't thinking of them as a full on "lock" though. What makes you say this? Kinda got me excited actually...
They're touring next year and judging by roo's lineup history, they're a definite lock, even moreso than Phish. Oh and String Cheese Incident is 100% impossible because they broke up for good, just last year. I see that you're not really up on the jambands but that's cool, hardly anyone on this board is, and at least you express interest in them.

Further thoughts.... I can't really see both NIN and The Cure playing the same year. Its just way too dark. I would love either. In fact, I would love seeing both. But it does not seem like something to put your money on. Bonnaroo is just such a happy joyful place! There's no time to be depressed at the Roo.
That's exactly what I've been saying! If you back about 20 pages or so, I said just the same thing, in my own words.


Speaking of... they weren't at the Roo 08... could 09 be likely? How many times have they played Bonnaroo?
I guess it's a possibility but I wouldn't bet on it. I'm not sure how many times they've played but I think twice, maybe 3 times.

[rage patton]

NIN could do a late night Bonnaroo set.

[Backwater]

Normally I would say they're way too big to not headline, but after Kanye's late night slot last year, who knows?

[pancakespancakes]

The Flaming Lips are releasing their Christmas on Mars soundtrack this December and do have a new album planned for 09.

And really? The Flaming Lips have only played one Bonnaroo?

Actually, turns out they played 03, the 2nd year, as well... just looked it up.

But yeah now that does kind of relegate them to the frame of possibility. I just don't know what they would do this year though. Since 2007 was their big year, with the late night set and all... what do they move on to? They can't do another late night, because that's way repetitive, and I don't know if they'd be great playing the What Stage before one of the night's headliners... they probably wouldn't have the full set up in that case... and I'm pretty sure they're not big enough to close the What Stage Sunday. Maybe that though? I just see The Dead or WSP doing that...

[rage patton]

Normally I would say they're way too big to not headline, but after Kanye's late night slot last year, who knows?

That and NIN subheadlined Lolla 08. Also, NINs current tour isn't selling very well. It is a sad fact that NIN are nowhere near as big as the used. As strange as it is to think... they are now one of the acts who could either be headliner or subheadliner.

[pancakespancakes]

They're touring next year and judging by roo's lineup history, they're a definite lock, even moreso than Phish. Oh and String Cheese Incident is 100% impossible because they broke up for good, just last year. I see that you're not really up on the jambands but that's cool, hardly anyone on this board is, and at least you express interest in them.

That's a real bummer, I enjoyed them. Yeah my knowledge of jam bands is squat. Only from major festival lineups and whatnot. I really love them when I see them, (most of em) but when I download their albums I get really bored with them. Live albums too, which is weird. (If The Allmans are an jam band that's a huge exception). Only for the live setting I guess.

[pancakespancakes]

I think NIN from 2 - 4 a.m. on the What would be amazing. I really really like that idea. Hoping it happens.

They couldn't do the Which could they?? I mean I know they're not headliners... but that seems kinda stretchin it.

[apostle2]

yeah, NIN wouldn't do late night Which. It would either be late night What after the headliner with the smallest set up, or a headliner slot.

[Backwater]

I just see The Dead or WSP doing that...

The Dead are closing out Bonnaroo 09 Sunday night on the What Stage. I'd be willing to bet lots of money on that, and it will be fantastic. Phil Lesh and Friends closing out 06 was so perfect. Radiohead blew our minds on Saturday, then on Sunday night as people were packing up their things to return to civilization, they eased us back into the real world with a perfect mix of new Phil songs and Grateful Dead classics. It was exactly what everyone needed. That was the first time I ever heard Shakedown Street live and it was such a treat. Closing with Box of Rain (as it was raining) was a beautiful moment.

[pancakespancakes]

Yeah, The Flips would not be appropriate for such a slot the more I think about it.

That sounds awesome though. Got me pretty excited for the idea. Hopefully all goes through. Are they going to play with Mickey Hart and Kreutzmann? Who else plays with them?

[Backwater]

Yep! Mickey and Billy are on board my friend! Now that Vince died RIP, I assume Tom will play keyboard, and I guess Keith and Donna will be back but I'm not positive. Who really cares about them that much though? Phil, Bobby, Mick, and Billy are all playing together again and that's what's really important.

[rage patton]

The Flaming Lips are appropriate for any slot at any time of the day.

[Backwater]

Yeah, but they're best suited for late night with their light spectacle, just like how the Dead is best suited for closing a fest out with their warm, homey vibes. I've seen MMJ in the daytime twice and both times I thought, "this just isn't right." I'm not counting Coachella this year because that wasn't even a MMJ set, that was like a kroq preview of what a real MMJ set might sort of be like.

[rage patton]

Obviously the Flaming Lips are better at night... but at Pemberton it was fully daylight and they were still awesome.

[sbessiso]

The FLips are more than welcome at SalahRoo

[kroqken]

I would go to the 'Roo if the lineup was more indie and less hippie. However, the hippied vibe is part of the charm, I guess.

[TommyboyUNM]

I would go to the 'Roo if the lineup was more indie and less hippie. However, the hippied vibe is part of the charm, I guess.


The "hippie" vibe of the festival is overstated I think. Roo is a festival for everyone except prissy people. I never once felt like I was surrounded by nothing but hippies.

[sbessiso]

You're not fucking invited Ken. I will personally make sure you never step foot onto Bonnaroo land

[idrive1life]

Okay OT but related to Muse (since Muse at Bonnaroo is unrealistic now) ...

To Tommyboy & fellow Muse fans only,

Muse are now responding to the Top 30 Questions by fans in their official message board. Anyway, it sounds like LP5 is unlikely to be ready by summer.

Question 5
When the new album will be ready approximately?

Chris: It would be nice to have the album out in the second half of next year but we have not set ourselves any targets. It is more important for us to make the best album we have made to date and if that means it comes out in 2010 then we don’t mind. Hopefully it will be sooner though.

Matt's answer to question 23 already made my day.

Question 23
Which song was the longest or the hardest to compose?

Matt: There is a new song in 3 parts, more of a symphony than a song which I have been working on sporadically for many years. As a large percentage of the composition is orchestral I have never wanted to collaborate with a string arranger as they may make it 'theirs'. So I have been arranging the orchestral elements myself which is taking a long time due to my inexperience with large scale scoring. It should hopefully make the next album as the final 3 tracks.

Question 9
Tell us a song that you really love, but you think is underrated by the fans.

Chris: I really liked Escape from the first album. It's not a track that we ever really played much live and not a track that I've ever heard anyone say it was their favourite. Shame.

Question 30

Was the Time is Running Out 'dance' back to the microphone that Matt did (in perfect time!) at Glastonbury prepared or spur of the moment?

Matt: It was spur of the moment due to a shiny stage surface and some shoes I had on which had no grip. When I first ran on stage I realised I was sliding all over the place and was worried I would slip over, so ended up using it to do some cheap Michael Jackson moves.

*Yeah Muse hater Salah, they ripped off MJ on that one! lulz I got my early UMF tix yesterday. It's like >$140 including fucking ridiculous charges +ups shipping @ultramusicfestival.com*

Matt's Epic Dance/Shuffle at Glastonbury 2004 during TIRO

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[pancakespancakes]

In terms of people in attendance, I certainly feel like I'm surrounded by hippies, but in terms of bands on the lineup it definitely is not a hippie fest. Ken needs to look at the lineup from this year!

And so I think the Flips are definitely unlikely. Unless they get them to play before the headliner, which would be super lame, they have no other time slot to play. So I don't see it happening unfortunately. Coachella, on the other hand, feels in the frame of possibility...

[sbessiso]

I don't think I will be attending UMF, idrive :(

I'm trying very hard to save $$ and right now I cannot blow $140. Maybe i'll attend one day if the lineup is good.

[sbessiso]

Damn, those videos were kinda......good

:X

[idrive1life]

:( on you not making it to UMF ... anyway, I hope the lineup will make change your mind


Damn, those videos were kinda......good

:X

Of course, they are awesome. (I know it's coming from me) We would all do that all together (being epic as fans like what they did in Glasto) in Bonnaroo if and when. I hope you will be a little bit ready (you know what I mean) by that time. ;)

[sbessiso]

I can't believe the charges are $40 for those UMF tix!!!

And TOOL I will always skip. Hands down, no contest. But I would catch muse. Especially at Bonnaroo.

And damn, I cant wait to hit Glasto

[idrive1life]

<3











and yeah, those fucking umfbastards!

[rage patton]

UMF... is the line up announced already?

And that Muse shuffle video was awesome.

[idrive1life]

Early bird tix are now on sale (it's definitely going to sell out even with this crappy economy and with those ridiculous charges). Their site (ultramusicfestival.com) says initial lineup is coming soon.

[canexplain]

That's the beauty of being in the middle of nowhere, no curfew and the bands can just play for hours on end into the early morning (Sasha and Digweed.) Either Indio is much more populated than Manchester or the Manchester residents just don't care about noise but having no curfew makes it infinitely better.

I'm going down to Anaheim to see Buckethead, later.



i know when we drove into the roo from the town of manchester, thru that little residental area really close to the entrance, people would just sit in chairs on their porches and wave to us, offer us something to drink (usually at a cheap price) and seemed to be resigned to the situation or didnt mind a bit ... having lived in a small tennessee town for years, most, not all of course, are pretty friendly, more then say So Kali (pick a city) ....i took my 2nd wife on our first date, (ELO), just a few miles from there :) cr****

[Mr. Dylanja]

And TOOL I will always skip. Hands down, no contest. But I would catch muse. Especially at Bonnaroo.


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[LooseAtTheZoo]

Alright...can someone sell me on Bonnaroo? My friends really would like to go but I'm kind of unsure about roadtripping all the way to Bumfuck, Tennessee

[matsuolost]

anyone here has roadtrip to this from california? how was it?

[pancakespancakes]

Alright...can someone sell me on Bonnaroo? My friends really would like to go but I'm kind of unsure about roadtripping all the way to Bumfuck, Tennessee

My attempt at photojournalism for this year's Bonnaroo:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22067410@N04/sets/72157605759494558/

I would think the pictures & accompanying descriptions might actually just sell themselves. (Keep in mind: I was also alone the whole weekend, save for occasions when I got to know the people next to me at bands. Most people do not go it alone like I did. And thus have more to tell)

[pancakespancakes]

anyone here has roadtrip to this from california? how was it?

I flew to Nashville this year, but my sister's friends who I camped with did it. (From San Diego). Amazingly they did the whole drive in two days flat, I guess they literally never stopped...

Obviously it was more expensive then than it would be now, but even then they said it was worth it. So I think now more so. I plan to do it this year. (I also happen to love road tripping, and I've never really been through that part of the country & want to). But I really didn't talk to em about it much... I don't if it was really a "good time" or not.

[sbessiso]

Early bird tix are now on sale (it's definitely going to sell out even with this crappy economy and with those ridiculous charges). Their site (ultramusicfestival.com) says initial lineup is coming soon.

The problem is that I plan on moving out and going to Langerado, Coachella AND Bonnaroo. Sacrifices must be made, and I think ULTRA will be it. We'll see.

[paulb]

140 isnt very much Salah...i was even tempted to buy tix...just incase.

[sbessiso]

It's the Holiday season (which I hate). I can't be selfish and blow $140 just like that right now. As much as I want to, but those 3 fests have top priority and I plan on spending a weekish in LA for my b-day

[Backwater]

Alright...can someone sell me on Bonnaroo? My friends really would like to go but I'm kind of unsure about roadtripping all the way to Bumfuck, Tennessee

There's already 64 pages of selling you lazy douche.

[Mr. Dylanja]

I plan on spending a weekish in LA for my b-day

You mean for MY b-day...

[idrive1life]

The problem is that I plan on moving out and going to Langerado, Coachella AND Bonnaroo. Sacrifices must be made, and I think ULTRA will be it. We'll see.

Yeah, I need to do some sacrifices too. My brother's supposed training next month in Switzerland has been pushed back to January. Then in the next few weeks am going back and forth to Northeast to spend the holiday season (+ hopefully, weather permitting or if air travel/road conditions are good ... to see Franz Ferdinand, Duran Duran and Oasis).

ugh I'm gonna be in Europe during Obama's inauguration. Just before elections, I sent requests/e-mailed our republican lol Senators and House of Repreresentatives for tickets.

Anyway, I'm actually hoping that Coachella will suck for my taste. For sure it's going to be awesome for many of you but am really praying that none of my top favorites will make it in the bill.

It's looking like no Coachella, no Glasto, no Fuji (no festivals outside of FL?) in 2009 for me. I can't afford it. I may have to sell everything I have if their lineups turn out to be mind blowing.

Anyway, UMF is fo sho (100% regardless). Langerado is maybe/it depends (less than 50%). Bonnaroo - depends on lineup (I'd say unlikely now).

[TommyboyUNM]

Okay OT but related to Muse (since Muse at Bonnaroo is unrealistic now) ...


Why do you say Muse at Bonnaroo is unrealistic now? I didn't see where they said they aren't playing shows or festivals. With recording the new album I guess a tour is unlikely, but why would Bonnaroo be unrealistic?

And those videos were great. I'm fully convinced that Salah would have a blast at a Muse show. And Matt does some random things on stage. At Vegoose there was a plane flying around and he used his guitar to reflect light onto the plane. It was kinda funny and I probably didn't describe it real well. :)

[idrive1life]

Historically, when they say they are taking their time / they don't set target/ETA dates - they really meant it. Few weeks ago Dom mentioned none of the tracks have lyrics yet. Ooh well, maybe they don't need it since few of them are "symphonic monsters" or classical instrumentals. I don't see them finishing/releasing that album before summer. If they do finish it by spring or summer, it's more likely they will do touring first in Europe and most likely headline Glastonbury then T In The Park late next year.

I went and checked the headliner poll in inforoo (how influential is inforoo message board?) -- The Cure got 1 vote as of last night. Muse not even listed. I don't think Muse will appear in US festival to promote their next album where their name will be near the bottom of poster. *They were so desperate last year though that they let themselves opened for MCR so I could be totally wrong heheh*

Muse @ Bonnaroo 2010 (at best sub-headliner) / Muse @ Coachella 2010 (headliner). I'm calling it now.

[idrive1life]

I hope am wrong i.e, they will finish the album before year ends or by spring. And that they will make it to Bonnaroo 2009 as sub-headliner at least. And where fans will be like so into them ...

[LooseAtTheZoo]

There's already 64 pages of selling you lazy douche.

Thanks. Helpful.

But pancakes, I loved the photo album.

[TommyboyUNM]

I hope am wrong i.e, they will finish the album before year ends or by spring. And that they will make it to Bonnaroo 2009 as sub-headliner at least. And where fans will be like so into them ...


Nah, I think you're right. But you bring up a good point that it might be more instrumental than past albums. They've always said they wanted to make an album with a classical feel and this is probably the one. I think they're really striving to be popular in the U.S. and they've never played Bonnaroo. I just wouldn't be surprised, that's all. And if they don't headline, they're name won't be on the bottom of the poster. 2nd or 3rd line at worst.

[Backwater]

Thanks. Helpful.


You're welcome. Here's one of the many, many helpful posts I'm made in this thread that you didn't even bother to just go back and find.


I remember earlier in this thread people who have never been there were asking what there is to do at Bonnaroo.

Well there's all of these stages of music:

What Stage (the mainstage)
Which Stage (equivalent to the outdoor theater)
This Tent
That Tent
The Other Tent
The Somethin' Else stage
Sonic Stage
Solar Stage

In Centeroo you'll also find:

The Comedy Theatre
Arcade Discoteque
Blue Room Cafe
Sonic Village
The Microbrew Tent
Karaoke Bay
Silent Disco
The Cinema Tent
Troo Music Lounge

... and that's all just inside Centeroo. There's plenty of other stuff going on outside of Centeroo like shakedown street (where I usually spend a good deal of time) and all of the art installations in the different camps and everything. Sbess, you were wondering where the dance club with the awesome lights on the floor is, well it's in the Arcade Discoteque which is near the Ferris Wheel. The floor is comprised of white blocks that are touch sensitive so they light up when you step on them and change color and speed depending on how you're dancing, it's really cool. The one thing I wish they would do is dig a lake so that we have someplace to cool off, but the mushroom fountain is fine. They have so much more to offer than Coachella that it's ridiculous.

I need to slow down posting in here. I'm becoming like the supre of this thread.

[TommyboyUNM]

I need to slow down posting in here. I'm becoming like the supre of this thread.


We don't judge you, Tim. Feel free to explore your inner supre. Don't pull a Sushy and arbitrarily disappear.

[Mr. Dylanja]

So guys, I'm really considering checking out Bonnaroo this year, do you think it's worth it?

Any suggestions, tips, reasons why would be much appreciated!!

[Backwater]

So guys, I'm really considering checking out Bonnaroo this year, do you think it's worth it?

Any suggestions, tips, reasons why would be much appreciated!!

Hahaha! Awesome.

I won't disappear. That's just kinda annoying when some random dude pops into this thread and basically says, "summarize everything you said in the pasy 60 pages for me, because I'm too lazy to do it myself."

[pancakespancakes]

Thanks. Helpful.

Some other things that kick Coachella's ass:

-Not-very-hot weather! Occasionally it rains! (which is better than it sounds)
-Super long set times! 2-4 hours for headliners and others! 1 1/2 hours for most everyone else
-Late night sets! The very best part of Bonnaroo. Sets go past midnight all the way past sunrise (and even later)!
-Camping that's actually really fun!
-Bands of all sorts of genres! (consult past lineups for yourself)
-Really happy friendly people! (Okay, Coachella's got em too :))

That's it for now, stick around for more...

[TommyboyUNM]

So guys, I'm really considering checking out Bonnaroo this year, do you think it's worth it?

Any suggestions, tips, reasons why would be much appreciated!!


Boobs

[Mr. Dylanja]

Boobs

sold

[sbessiso]

You mean for MY b-day...

For our birthday :pulse

idrive, I better see your ass at either Coachella or Bonnaroo you fucker!

[Mr. Dylanja]

idrive, I better see your ass at either Coachella or Bonnaroo you fucker!

He means this literally.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

I'm already sold. And yeah, I guess I was too lazy to read through 60 pages.

It almost sounds like there is too much to do, that you could never experience everything they have to offer at just one Bonnaroo.

Is there an age limit on camping, or does it not matter since you just camp by your car? (That's what I've heard, correct me if I'm wrong).

[sbessiso]

He means this literally.

No shit!

[Backwater]

I love this conversation.


This year right before BB King, my friends and I sat and chilled. I pack a bowl and pass it around, including to the two guys (strangers) sitting behind us, in return they whip out a sheet of acid and rip of a huge piece for each of us. Free of charge. Thats Bonnaroo.



O RLY?!?!?!?!

Hmmmm, the 'Roo just got a whole lot more appealing in my eyes.

[Mr. Dylanja]

No shit!

Don't cuss at me, bro!

[canexplain]

I'm already sold. And yeah, I guess I was too lazy to read through 60 pages.

It almost sounds like there is too much to do, that you could never experience everything they have to offer at just one Bonnaroo.

Is there an age limit on camping, or does it not matter since you just camp by your car? (That's what I've heard, correct me if I'm wrong).

yea you can camp at your car
but i suggest you get a cheap tent for fifty bucks or so
then put a tarp on the top of it and you will be good to go ....cr****

[canexplain]

Don't cuss at me, bro!

hey you went over 3k , congrats ":) cr****

[sbessiso]

Don't cuss at me, bro!

I'm not your bro, pal!

[canexplain]

i wont argue which festival is best in the US, but if coachella is the brains, then the roo is the heart of all US festivals ..... simply the best in many ways .... but you have to like people, because you have 80k new sisters and brothers for 4 days or so ... cr****

[sbessiso]

i wont argue which festival is best in the US, but if coachella is the brains, then the roo is the heart of all US festivals ..... simply the best in many ways .... but you have to like people, because you have 80k new sisters and brothers for 4 days or so ... cr****

this is the greatest thing i've seen you say about Bonnaroo. So perfect, Ron!

Just make sure to leave the doggy suit at home!! It scares me soooo much. You have no idea

[canexplain]

I'm not your bro, pal!

so i hear for electronic, i have to hit a FL fest .... you guys and your dance music :) cr****

[canexplain]

this is the greatest thing i've seen you say about Bonnaroo. So perfect, Ron!

Just make sure to leave the doggy suit at home!! It scares me soooo much. You have no idea

that cracked me up ..... cr****

[pancakespancakes]

Is there an age limit on camping, or does it not matter since you just camp by your car? (That's what I've heard, correct me if I'm wrong).

No age limit, you're actually the second to ask this... I camped alone this year and I was 17... no one ever asked me anything as I was going in (perhaps I just fooled them though?)

[canexplain]

No age limit, you're actually the second to ask this... I camped alone this year and I was 17... no one ever asked me anything as I was going in (perhaps I just fooled them though?)

i dont even know where or how they would check your age ... you know there are always a lot of "real" kidlets there, not so much at coachella .... waka was that way too, lots well a bunch of kids ... ya got a ticket, you are in .... i have crashed many a fests, but it is usually good if you have a tic ahead of time ... cr****

[paulb]

I was talkin to my girlfriend about Bonnaroo tonight...and she sounds pretty into it aswell......so comon great lineup!

[kroqken]

Coachella > Bonaroo (overall).

[Backwater]

Ken is a middle aged hipster. Has he ever even been to Bonnaroo?

[paulb]

are you talking to him, or about him?

[Backwater]

Either or. If he wants to answer that's fine or someone else can answer for him. I think I remember him saying that's he's never been there though, yet he still makes the claim that "Coachella > Bonnaroo (overall.)" I just want to know what he's basing this on, probably nothing.

[paulb]

you know how there is a Coachella movie... is there one similar for Bonnaroo, so i can get a better feel/vibe of what it will be like?

[apostle2]

There are three dvd's, one for each of '02, '03, and '04. each have performances and documentary stuff, I would probably go for '04 because it's in the more modern Roo era.

[kroqken]

I have never been to bonaroo. There is just not a high enough percentage of indie bands to warrant me taking the trip. For the cost of travel, I would prefer to go to one of the British festivals like Leeds, V2 or Glastonbury. I am not denying there are good bands at Bonaroo nor am I denying that it is a fun experience. I just have trouble showing appreciation for a festival that would have Metallica as a headliner.

[TommyboyUNM]

I have never been to bonaroo. There is just not a high enough percentage of indie bands to warrant me taking the trip. For the cost of travel, I would prefer to go to one of the British festivals like Leeds, V2 or Glastonbury. I am not denying there are good bands at Bonaroo nor am I denying that it is a fun experience. I just have trouble showing appreciation for a festival that would have Metallica as a headliner.


Again with the emphasis on the headliner. Haha. And, for the record, Metallica was an awesome headliner. But one of the "non-headliners", MMJ, played a near 4-hour set right after Metallica finished theirs. It was from about midnight until 4:00. That's the Roo for ya.

[kroqken]

I will say that one thing the Roo has is it goes for 24 hours while Coachella has a curfew.

[sbessiso]

Ken, you are not fucking allowed in the Bonnaroo thread.

[TommyboyUNM]

Ken, you are not fucking allowed in the Bonnaroo thread.


I vote that he is allowed in this thread as long as I can call him Kenny. What do you say Ken. Deal?

[sbessiso]

NO!

[idrive1life]

Take a chill pill, sbess.

[sbessiso]

idrive, you know those two muse vids you posted were really good. That second one just happens to be one of the few muse songs I thoroughly enjoy. I found myself thinking about them today in a POSITIVE manner.

I cant believe you're converting me...

[idrive1life]

Whoa. That's fucking awesome. *I did'nt even force you *

[pancakespancakes]

There are three dvd's, one for each of '02, '03, and '04. each have performances and documentary stuff, I would probably go for '04 because it's in the more modern Roo era.

Yeah I don't know if those would really be good representations of what its like now. But I wouldn't know because I haven't seen them. Its just that, even 2004, those were their "hippie jam band festival" days, and both the lineups and the crowd that came for them are pretty different than they are now. Not sure about everything else, i.e. the other attractions of Roo.

There is a 2008 DVD (that I have ordered) that should be coming in the mail within a month. That's your best bet. Its the first they've done since '04. Don't know how you could access it though... unless someone knows how to put it on the internet?

[TommyboyUNM]

Yeah I don't know if those would really be good representations of what its like now. But I wouldn't know because I haven't seen them. Its just that, even 2004, those were their "hippie jam band festival" days, and both the lineups and the crowd that came for them are pretty different than they are now. Not sure about everything else, i.e. the other attractions of Roo.

There is a 2008 DVD (that I have ordered) that should be coming in the mail within a month. That's your best bet. Its the first they've done since '04. Don't know how you could access it though... unless someone knows how to put it on the internet?


Yeah, try to get your hands on the 2008 DVD. It might be a lot of coverage from Fuse, but you never know. If I can figure out how to copy the DVD, I might send it to whoever doesn't have it (when I get it of course). I haven't done anything as far as burning DVDs, so I'm not sure what my computer is capable of.

[sbessiso]

I'm not sure if you remember, but I posted some time ago on how I thought I was buying that 2008 DVD. I mean I was so sure I did but I ended up getting a parking pass instead. A parking pass that they never even sent to me. I dont even understand why a parking pass would be necessary.

Handies to whomever can burn me that DVD *looks at Tommy*

[apostle2]

I'm sure the 2008 DVD will be fantastic performance wise, but we don't know if it will have any documentary type content on it. As he was asking for a DVD like Coachella that would give the feel of the festival and not necessarily the performances, I recommended '04 because, well, we DO know it has docu stuff on it.

I just want the new DVD to get here. Or at least to know what's on it, Sigur Ros ftw

[Backwater]

Its just that, even 2004, those were their "hippie jam band festival" days, and both the lineups and the crowd that came for them are pretty different than they are now.

Not necessarily. Myself and the group I went with in 04
weren't "hippies" and we didn't feel out of place or anything at all. I guess it's a more diverse crowd with the variety in the lineup these days but it was never 100% Hippy, there was always plenty of regular people in the audience. Wilco, David Byrne, Camper Van Beethoven, and Dave Matthews Band played that year - all without any hippies in their fanbases.

Sbess, you probably accidentally bought a RV parking pass because you do need to buy those seperately. I also want to see the 08 dvd.

Alas, the Kenado has subsided.

[Ardentbiscuit]

Jack Johnson was headlining a day at Bonnaroo this year until he moved down to let WSP headline when the Allman Brothers bowed out..


Jack Johnson has chosen to join his friends Pearl Jam on the main stage Saturday night stepping into the slot vacated by the Allmans. Jack will perform beginning at sunset, to be followed by Pearl Jam's closing main stage set.

http://bonnaroo.com/news/2008/04/17/widespread-panic-joins-08-lineup.aspx

[TommyboyUNM]

Jack Johnson was headlining a day at Bonnaroo this year until he moved down to let WSP headline when the Allman Brothers bowed out..


Jack Johnson has chosen to join his friends Pearl Jam on the main stage Saturday night stepping into the slot vacated by the Allmans. Jack will perform beginning at sunset, to be followed by Pearl Jam's closing main stage set.

http://bonnaroo.com/news/2008/04/17/widespread-panic-joins-08-lineup.aspx


Thanks for the heads up.

[sbessiso]

Fuck this board. People insult me too much. I know not to take it seriously but jesus, i'm tired of the fat jokes

[Mr. Dylanja]

Please don't hate me Sabeezy...

[sbessiso]

I don't. But I wasnt the only one posting in that thread, people are too quick to attack me. Its fucking bullshit. I hate the interwebz!

[TommyboyUNM]

I don't. But I wasnt the only one posting in that thread, people are too quick to attack me. Its fucking bullshit. I hate the interwebz!


People hate what they don't understand. Just so happens Americans don't understand fat gay people :)

[amyzzz]

I get upset when people rag an Salah a lot; it seems unjustified to me.

[TommyboyUNM]

I get upset when people rag an Salah a lot; it seems unjustified to me.


Some of it is justified. Ahem.....KISS at Bonnaroo?


Amy I assume you got email since you referenced the traveling nurse :) What do you think?

[apostle2]

I get upset when people rag an Salah a lot; it seems unjustified to me.

Me too, especially the literally CONSTANT ghey jokes. a few are fine, hahanoonecaresjk, but then it just became like oh salah, he is the gay kid.

also, for a bit of perspective - a LOT of people on this board are fat.

[paulb]

whos making fun of Salah? that guy is awesome.

[amyzzz]

Some of it is justified. Ahem.....KISS at Bonnaroo?


Amy I assume you got email since you referenced the traveling nurse :) What do you think?
Yeah, I forgot to email you back. I am kind of overwhelmed now with the impending onslaught of the holidays. I mentioned it to Jacob, and I was thinking about researching more RV's, but I have not done anything yet. :( Still thinking on it.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Sabeezy turns to the his fellow Roo goers for shelter and refuge.

[sbessiso]

I really do. Honestly, I remember now why I've been coming on here primarily late at night. Most of those fuckers are asleep.

[scoop49er]

salah is cool with me.. i could totally see kiss at bonnaroo.. after going time this year for the first time, that fest is up for anything..... think about everyone in kiss makeup high as fuck! that would be fun just for nostalgia purposes!! :)

[scoop49er]

i knew i loved bonnaroo when i saw people walking around with cardboard boxes full of beer hanging out just having fun (no limit). damn it was a great time! :)

[sbessiso]

I would dress as the Kitty KISS member. Maybe the one with the Star over his eye (Paul Stanley?)

[amyzzz]

I am not sold on KISS.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Mi needer zzzizzzles.

[sbessiso]

Good old-fashioned rock'n'roll.

[rage patton]

I would dress as the Kitty KISS member. Maybe the one with the Star over his eye (Paul Stanley?)

No one wants to be Peter Criss! Peter Criss doesn't even want to be Peter Criss!

[TommyboyUNM]

No one wants to be Peter Criss! Peter Criss doesn't even want to be Peter Criss!


You're on a roll today, Josh.

[sbessiso]

LOL!

I heart you Rage!

Thats exactly why I wanna be Peter Criss. Plus, c'mon dude, he's a KITTY for christ's sake. a fucking KITTY

[rage patton]

Too many TV quotes? What's funny is I don't even watch that much TV.

[paulb]

Salah>Kitty Salah

[TommyboyUNM]

Too many TV quotes? What's funny is I don't even watch that much TV.


Not too many if you pick the right ones.


Oh and 2 things, Salah:


1) I'll be excited about the possibility of Kiss playing Bonnroo if they do a live-action version of "Kiss Saves Santa."

2) I do have The White Stripes Bonnaroo 2007 performance. PM me.

[Backwater]

It looks like I missed a lot. What thread was everyone bashing Sbess in?

[paulb]

none and all of them.

[Backwater]

So he was just making a generalization? From the sound of it, I thought there was one specific thread today where everyone ripped on him, like kitt kat in the 2009/UNCONFIRMED/RUMORED ACTS thread.

[paulb]

um, not that I saw.... just a generalization... what did Kitt Kat say to get ripped into?

[Backwater]

Didn't you read that thread?!?! Oh man, you need to go back and read it. It was about a week ago and it was hilarious. The irony is that it was Sbess who was ripping on her the most, but it's cool because she totally had it coming to her. It actually started in the "check your kid's homework thread" then moved into the other one in the rumors section. She went on a hipster tirade, bashing all of these great but popular bands just because they're not pitchfork approved and not underground enough for her or something. It was hilarious because nobody agreed with her besides one or two newbies who had under 100 posts. It was like the entire board vs. kitt kat. Haha, good times.

[paulb]

lol...funny. It happens sometimes. The idea of Sonic Youth headlining next year is insanely stupid aswell.

[TommyboyUNM]

um, not that I saw.... just a generalization... what did Kitt Kat say to get ripped into?


It was in the "Say Something About The Poster Above You" thread. It turned into a civil war in there. I had some things to say. I got tired of all of the old school board members constantly complaining about every post and every thread and not contributing anything themselves. Fun day on the boards.

[Backwater]

LOL, I didn't even know about that one. There are several threads that just suddenly turn into a "Let's all rip on kitt kat" thread. Everytime she has it completely coming to her though. It's also easier to rip on her and not feel bad because she's so attractive so at least she has that going for her. If she was some poor little ugly girl then people would feel guilty about it, but nope. My favorite quote is, "Soon the Hispanic population in this country will become the majority." Considering how I grew up in the midwest, that is easily one of the stupidest things I've ever heard in my life.

edit - Oh, I see you were answering my question about Sbess, thanks.

[paulb]

fuck the board elitist.

[feather]

I get upset when people rag an Salah a lot; it seems unjustified to me.

You and I both amyzzz! Grrrrrr to the meanies. :mad:

[sbessiso]

Fucking karma. I was the kitt katt of yesterday!!!

[Backwater]

Haha, I wouldn't be so hard on yourself. At least amyzzz, tommy, and a few others had your back. I would have too if I was online at the time. The kitt kat bashing though, was (in her words) EPIC!!!!!

[sbessiso]

And in my opinion, well deserved. She was being stupid, ignorant and offensive. I was just trying to defend myself and others against those Elitist Pricks. They just don't seem to understand where we're coming from. They won't listen to reason. I was making general insults about pitchfork and deerhunter. They're the ones who had to get personal. They really are terrible people. Ha!

[paulb]

fuck the haters Salah.

[JSam67]

The fact that they have a self-appointed group entitled Elitist Pricks should say it all.

Don't take it personally, S.

[JSam67]

Side note, though, and Salah you already know this...

I had avoided that Deerhunter album for the longest time because of the EPs, but after finally listening to it this weekend, I'm disappointed to admit I love it. :(

[sbessiso]

I know I shouldnt. Its the interwebz! Its stupid, but I fucked up by taking it a little personal yesterday. I feel like I'm only allowed to post in this thread or the Langerado thread.

And its funny, you look at that group, Elitist Pricks and it's ALL of them there. Hey, at least they know who they are

[JSam67]

Freaks flock together

[sbessiso]

Screeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaam

[paulb]

BONNAROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[JSam67]

I enjoy the solace of the Roo thread.

[paulb]

me too....

197 days till Bonnaroo!!!

[JSam67]

So without backtracking too much, what are the odds that you and the lady friend will be making the pilgrimage to Manchester, paulb? You seem pretty jazzed up to back out at this point. Even if the lineup turns out to be Beastie Boys-deficient.

[sbessiso]

Please, call him Paul.

[paulb]

im 65% there.... we've talked about it. We both wanna do it... I think it depends on the lineup. If its just the Beasties and a bunch of acts ive never heard of, ill still go.... if its ACDC as a headliner...ill be there....if The Prodigy are there, ill be there.... I want to make this happen.

[Backwater]

And its funny, you look at that group, Elitist Pricks and it's ALL of them there. Hey, at least they know who they are

Where are these groups you speak of?

[sbessiso]

http://coachella.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

[paulb]

yep, thats a few of them...fuck em.

[Backwater]

Haha, that's funny. I like bmack though.

[sbessiso]

I think he's just as bad as the rest of them.

[rage patton]

Wow. It seems like I am one of the few people around here who gets along with both "groups" of people here.

[paulb]

thats cause you're the nicest guy on the boards Josh.