Sasquatch! Music Festival 2009

[BrettShipes]

My goodness that's a nice lookin' lineup. And that's the weekend after school gets out. What do I do? Do I go?

[know ID ya]

I changed my mind about Animal Collective. I want them to play mainstage, Friday night at 9:30pm, with Fleet Foxes opening during the sunset. Animal Collective would then play Fireworks for their finale, with a Fireworks show starting near the end of the song.

[kreutz2112]

sooooo...I did a mock ticket purchase today:

Item Charge
Tickets (Sasquatch! Festival 3 Day Package)
KEXP US $154.50 x 1
Total Convenience Charge(s)

US $12.75

3 Day Gorge Camping for Sasquatch! Festival US $95.00 x 1
Total Convenience Charge(s)

US $11.05 x 1

Sasquatch! US $28.00 x 1
Total Convenience Charge(s)

No Charge

Order Processing Charge(s) US $3.40
TicketFast Delivery What's this?

US $2.50

TOTAL CHARGES US $307.20

I have no fucking clue what that $28.00 dollars is for and I didn't have to choose it, but I assumed it was for like parking or something.

[chiapet]

Where are you guys purchasing tickets? (those that are saying you already have)? Still show as going on sale on saturday, for me...

[kreutz2112]

There's a KEXP presale going on right now on ticketmaster.

[pocket]

Where are you guys purchasing tickets? (those that are saying you already have)? Still show as going on sale on saturday, for me...

there is a presale going on, you dont save anything by doing it so its not really worth it...

[Dustinanson]

Murder City Devils added to Sunday's Mainstage!

http://sasquatchfestival.com/#/home/post/99

[unitedwestand]

any of you doing premiere camping or VIP?

[chiapet]

I'm thinking of doing premier camping. Is anyone else?

[unitedwestand]

me and some buddies are i believe. do premiere tickets usually sell out pretty quickly? and its just one ticket per site right? so if you have 4 people with you, you can split it up and it be like, $40?

[chiapet]

Yes -- one ticket per car.

I believe they sold out in the first day / first few hours last year. I bought tickets on Sunday morning (they went on sale on saturday) and the premier were gone.

[know ID ya]

I guess there's your benefit of presale. Premier camping is currently on sale. Premiere can't sell out in presale, can they?

[chiapet]

Does someone want to share the KEXP info with me then? :)

[kreutz2112]

password: kexp

[chiapet]

Oh :nono

[invisiblerobots]

Got my tix + Premier camping.

[chiapet]

Tix + premier camping here too. Woo!

[Gribbz]

How's camping?

The scenery looks absolutely beautiful.

[invisiblerobots]

Tix + premier camping here too. Woo!

Awesome, see you there chia!

[unitedwestand]

Premiere camping+1 3 day pass here as well. SIKED. Saaaaaaasquatch!

[chiapet]

Dale: camping has already been discussed repeatedly on this thread, so you might peruse back a page or 10 :) I'm not going to rehash it, since I've never camped at their campgrounds.

[fikus222]

Soooo if you live in Seattle and wish to avoid TM service fees, are tickets available through venues or alternative ticket outlets?

[pocket]

How's camping?

The scenery looks absolutely beautiful.

the short of it, the premier is nice, the normal camping is basically a field of weeds with random fenced in trash heaps and junk yard stuff. it is a full on party all day and people come around in the morning and sell you breakfast items infused with weed.

[faxman75]

I have tickets in hand!!! Sasquatch here we come!

[pocket]

did anyone on here get a photo or press credentials pass for the show last year?

i have been talking with someone from live nation for a few weeks and looks like i am getting one but was just wondering if anyone was able to, also with it will i get a free pass to the show as well?

i dont want to ask the live nation person these questions for fears of getting shot down even though i am working for a few la based webzines, one being pretty huge.

[chiapet]

Fax, I'm thinking about booking flights. :)

[faxman75]

Nice. I don't know when i'm going to be able to. Hopefully within the next month. I think i'll have enough with my mid march paycheck.

[know ID ya]

Chia and Fax, glad you can make it again this year. I would be interested to hear your critique of Wildhorse v. Premium. I know you will enjoy the main campground more, but maybe the cost of Wildhorse will eventually have you claiming it is better. I think you will have a much better time at the main campground though. We'll discuss three months from now.

[fikus222]

Do they generally schedule the main comedic acts opposite of higher billed musical acts?

[garrett222]

sooooo...I did a mock ticket purchase today:

Item Charge
Tickets (Sasquatch! Festival 3 Day Package)
KEXP US $154.50 x 1
Total Convenience Charge(s)

US $12.75

3 Day Gorge Camping for Sasquatch! Festival US $95.00 x 1
Total Convenience Charge(s)

US $11.05 x 1

Sasquatch! US $28.00 x 1
Total Convenience Charge(s)

No Charge

Order Processing Charge(s) US $3.40
TicketFast Delivery What's this?

US $2.50

TOTAL CHARGES US $307.20

I have no fucking clue what that $28.00 dollars is for and I didn't have to choose it, but I assumed it was for like parking or something.

Anyone figure out what the $28.00 Sasquatch! charge was? I bought my ticket and saw that...but it was OPTIONAL. So I didn't buy it.

[Ardentbiscuit]

So PB & J are off for good then?

[fikus222]

So PB & J are off for good then?

I don't see them anywhere anymore...what crap, my list of artists that I actually want to see is already slim enough and can't stand hits like this :(

[cowmonger]

Anyone figure out what the $28.00 Sasquatch! charge was? I bought my ticket and saw that...but it was OPTIONAL. So I didn't buy it.

I'm guessing here, but haven't they had Premiere Parking in the past for around that price? You wouldn't need it if you're camping, and I've never used it myself, but I think that's what it was.

On another note, my group accidentally bought 2 Premiere Camping passes (lack of communication) so if they sell out and anyone wants one, I'll sell one at cost.

[invisiblerobots]

Anyone figure out what the $28.00 Sasquatch! charge was? I bought my ticket and saw that...but it was OPTIONAL. So I didn't buy it.

I have no idea what that additional $28 fee is for. I certainly didn't opt for it.
I got a $12.75/ticket convenience fee on my 3 day passes and a $12.90 fee on my Premier camping. Additionally, there was a $3.40 Order Processing Charge on the whole purchase.

[fikus222]

I just emailed Sasquatch asking if tickets would be available through alternate sources (I would love avoiding TM's bullsh!t). I will provide an update if/when I get a response.

[karecares]

2 tix and 1 premier camp (does that sound right?)

[fikus222]

Sasquatch emailed me and there is no alternative to Ticketmaster.

[magmazing]

Do they generally schedule the main comedic acts opposite of higher billed musical acts?

This is only the 2nd year they've even had comedy in the lineup so there's no history to go by. And considering the tent is comedy by day and dance tent by night it's pretty safe to say that the comedy won't be opposite any headliners.

[indietron]

Im gonna hit up a Ticketmaster outlet tomorrow and save myself $12 :)

[Sushov23]

Crystal Castles added to Sat. Dance Tent.

[kreutz2112]

excellent.

I bought my ticket today. I am camping at that Wildhorse place. Anyone else camping there?

[wmgaretjax]

excellent.

I bought my ticket today. I am camping at that Wildhorse place. Anyone else camping there?

If I go I will...

It looks like I'd only go Saturday if I did. Other conflicts are a bummer...

[g0k1ngsg0]

wasn't crystal castles already on the lineup? or am I tripping?

yo kreutz, I stayed at wildhorse with chi and fax last year. cool place. if I make my way up there again this year, i'll probably stay there this year too. unless I go alone, then i'm going to find a way to crash with you at wildhorse or premiere camping with fax and chia. :)

[suprefan]

Nope CC wasnt on the bill to begin with.

[g0k1ngsg0]

well then, cool add! :)

[chiapet]

yea, I really liked wild horse, but want to try the sasquatch campgrounds this year so i can hang out with people :)

[fikus222]

So, do we know if the dance tent is after hours or if it is opposite of headliners?

[g0k1ngsg0]

yea, I really liked wild horse, but want to try the sasquatch campgrounds this year so i can hang out with people :)

yea, I do too actually. wildhorse was chill, but there didn't seem to be any party like atmosphere until monday night and even then it was low key. my friends that might go, really like the low key atmosphere I told them about at wildhorse, so if they decide to go that's where i'll be. the cool thing about premier though is that you can have both from what I hear.

looks like I have at least 1 partner for sasquatch, it's just a bummer that it came at the expense of my coachella buddy.

[g0k1ngsg0]

So, do we know if the dance tent is after hours or if it is opposite of headliners?

we don't know for sure, but the discussion has been leaning to it going up against a (sub)headliner. there were so many problems with the late night screening of xmas on mars last year, that I don't think they have the security to keep the grounds open passed 1am or so.

I don't think it's unreasonable to think that we might have a dance act after a headliner wraps up for an hour or so though - but unless they make the dance tent bigger than last year, I don't think that is all likely.

[chiapet]

well, wild horse was just really quiet. i didn't have any problems with it otherwise. it was actually pleasantly surprising that everyone i talked to there was really cool and interesting to talk to. unlike coachella where I find myself sandwiched between neon sunglasses wearing 18 year olds while waiting for 60 minutes for a shower. :)

[kreutz2112]

I was originally going to camp at the Sasquatch grounds, but my friend that lives in Seattle said him and 16 of his friends have 4 spots reserved at Wildhorse. I've known this kid for over 10 years and if his friends in Seattle are anything like his friends in Salt Lake it won't be low key.

[chiapet]

are there any noise curfews there? i'm assuming not, it's so isolated.

[chiapet]

kreutz, you will have fun, the campgrounds are very nice and well-kept, the people that ran the place were pretty awesome, there is a little kitchen that they serve food out of (which was decent).

it was just quiet -- some people stayed up really late but they were really quiet, there wasn't loud music, loud groups, etc. if "partying" to you includes a lot of noise, then it probably isn't the best choice. the people who run the place, while really cool, will stifle it. they are trying to make the place enjoyable for the majority.

[g0k1ngsg0]

no noise curfews, they have had multiple late night sets to make up for when weather causes a band not to play.

i think it's all about dollars, so the question then becomes, "is the dance tent enough of a draw to warrant staffing security and vendors x number of hours?" and I have to assume the answer to that is no unfortunately, even if they run a minimal staff.

[chiapet]

Well, having a dance tent at all is a positive step -- if they see it well attended, maybe we can hope for later sets next year.

[g0k1ngsg0]

yea, wildhorse will let you have a good time as long as it's not at the expense of others.

since you have 4 spots reserved, you guys will have a decent sized area and can probably get away with a little bit more noise. just tell them that you might be a little loud and request them to place you in one of the corners when you get there.

[g0k1ngsg0]

Well, having a dance tent at all is a positive step -- if they see it well attended, maybe we can hope for later sets next year.

already looking forward to next year, huh? :P

here's to hoping! with so many people onsite, and nothing around for miles it really does make sense that they get some later sets. I'd love it if the dance tent started after the headliners finished up and went til 3-4am.

I'd love to see it like this:
mainstage sub headliner > wookie headliner > main stage headliner > dance headliner > dance subhedliners

[chiapet]

Well, Sasquatch is a painless trip, a beautiful venue, and a holiday weekend easy to get away from work. I foresee myself going as long as the lineups are good. ;)

[casey]

so, i haven't heard from my work one way or the other about whether or not i will have the time off, so i am coming here for advice!

i'm...let's say, 75% sure they are going to say yes to me getting the time off. should i buy my tickets this weekend to get the good price and if, by some off chance, they deny the request off i can then sell the ticket? or do you think it's not worth the risk? i don't want to be stuck with the ticket if i can't go, but i would hate to have them say yes in a week or something and then i will have missed out on the cheap tickets.

dilemmas...

[kreutz2112]

buy em' now. It will be a lot easier to make your money back if you buy them for a cheaper price and then have to sell them.

[casey]

buy em' now. It will be a lot easier to make your money back if you buy them for a cheaper price and then have to sell them.

that's what i was thinking, because when ticket prices go up if i can't go i will still sell them for what i paid. i just hope i will be able to sell them and that there will be legit people willing to buy them if need be.

[know ID ya]

I am back to clueless as to noise ordinances there. Yes, it makes sense they shouldn't have one at all, since it is in the middle of nowhere, but it is still a small town, and the land is privately owned, so you never know who has power, and if they are a bit of a curmudgeon.

Bjork at Sasquatch 07 is the only band/act who has been scheduled past midnight, she was scheduled to play until 1230am. So unless anything has changed, it seems very unlikely there is a midnight curfew. Ozomatli and the Polyphonic Spree have also played late night shows the past two years (but really, isn't the campground a bit more entertaining than either of those acts?)

The Sasquatch website states quiet time is between 2am and 8am, so if a dance tent goes late, it won't go until 3 or 4 am. Like anyone cares about the 2am quiet time though at the main campground. Security does start making the rounds at about 4am telling people to turn their music off, and music at that time of night is like coffee in the morning, it keeps you going, so the parties usually start to fizzle out around 5-530am. I hear it is much much more peaceful in premier though. You will still hear random drunk people howling from the main grounds all night. Bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper.

There are only a couple dance tent acts each night, and correct me if I'm wrong, but there are less comedy acts than last year? This would lead me to believe the early part of the comedy tent will mimic last year's schedule, except the headliner and subheadliner spots would be replaced by electronic music. Last year, the comedy was finished well before the headliners started. I have a hard time believing the organizers of this festival would put anyone against a headliner (except Explosions in the Sky against the early part of sleepy Ben Harper). Maybe the dance tent is only intended to draw people who don't like the acts from 6-9?

[faxman75]

US Airways just started sale. Looks like RT from Phoenix is around $240 now. Hmmm

[faxman75]

Tickets purchased $233 RT from Phoenix on US Airways. Arriving 7:48PM on Friday and departing 4:45PM on Tuesday.

[chiapet]

I'm booked too :) Can't wait for these festivals to start.

[pocket]

There are only a couple dance tent acts each night, and correct me if I'm wrong, but there are less comedy acts than last year?

last year the same comedy acts repeated all day long. the UCB group basically did the same thing every day in the morning time so it may be that same kind of thing.

[fikus222]

I think that my wife and I have settled upon premier camping, this way we will get the best of both worlds...

[c4film]

I will take that extra premier camping off your hands

[indietron]

I'm going to Sasquatch!! Ive got tickets in hand. I've got premiere camping too :) Now i just have to book my flight.

[koliebo]

Does anyone have an extra premier camping pass they're willing to sell? My boyfriend and I were really hoping to get premier camping, but it looks like it's sold out already.

[fikus222]

Damn, no premier camping tickets left...fuggle.

[BrettShipes]

Does anyone have an extra premier camping pass they're willing to sell? My boyfriend and I were really hoping to get premier camping, but it looks like it's sold out already.

I'm the boyfriend! We oh so much wanted the premier camping. We'll gladly take one if anyone has an extra or can't go.

Too bad nobody who has one to sell will read this.

[HEADSTRUCK]

they sold out on the first day....lol

[chiapet]

They sold out last year on the first day too. Presale was definitely the way to go on this one.

[fikus222]

Well, I have tickets in hand and I have come to accept not having Premier Camping. Though, I am a little miffed that there was absolutely no savings purchasing tickets at a TM outlet.

[tessalasset]

just bought my tix! i'll see you suckers on saturday and sunday. now time to read through this thread.

[NickRoTheMexican]

I'm guessing here, but haven't they had Premiere Parking in the past for around that price? You wouldn't need it if you're camping, and I've never used it myself, but I think that's what it was.

On another note, my group accidentally bought 2 Premiere Camping passes (lack of communication) so if they sell out and anyone wants one, I'll sell one at cost.

I would buy this ticket and pay you 20 over cost to say i mean it. I'd buy it off like a "buy it now" on ebay. please please please. :)

I joined this site to ask for a premire camping ticket.
I went last year to sasquatch and regular camping is a little crazy.
and i so badly want a flushing toilet.

:)

[cowmonger]

I would buy this ticket and pay you 20 over cost to say i mean it. I'd buy it off like a "buy it now" on ebay. please please please. :)


I've already got someone who's interested, but if it falls through I'll let you know.

[faxman75]

Well, I have tickets in hand and I have come to accept not having Premier Camping. Though, I am a little miffed that there was absolutely no savings purchasing tickets at a TM outlet.

Why would there be a savings? The only savings would be delivery method and if you normally just do regular US mail that's free anyway.

[Ardentbiscuit]

I just noticed that the Whitest Kids U' Know are listed on Monday. How did I miss that?

[fikus222]

Why would there be a savings? The only savings would be delivery method and if you normally just do regular US mail that's free anyway.

Well, if you pay in cash there is a minor amount of savings (which apparently WA state TM has now done away with) and I also thought you could avoid one of the convenience fees or something...basically I forgot I was dealing with TM.

All that it cost me was Premier Camping, but I'm just using the money I would have spent on those tickets to purchase Fischerspooner tickets.

[suprefan]

TM made all prices equal now, you used to be able to get around the ''processing fee'' on a transaction if you did it in person. not now.

[boarderwoozel3]

Well, if you pay in cash there is a minor amount of savings (which apparently WA state TM has now done away with) and I also thought you could avoid one of the convenience fees or something...basically I forgot I was dealing with TM.

All that it cost me was Premier Camping, but I'm just using the money I would have spent on those tickets to purchase Fischerspooner tickets.

Yeah, Ticketmaster is a joke. I checked what it would be to buy my Fischerspooner ticket online vs. at the box office; $34.39 vs. $22.00, a 56% increase. That's insane. I'm stopping by the Showbox Box office tomorrow to get my ticket to this and X.

[BrettShipes]

Yeah, Ticketmaster is a joke. I checked what it would be to buy my Fischerspooner ticket online vs. at the box office; $34.39 vs. $22.00, a 56% increase. That's insane. I'm stopping by the Showbox Box office tomorrow to get my ticket to this and X.

I know what you mean. I hated having to pay $15 fees on top of $25 tickets at Fillmore. And I can't do the box office because I'm never really in SF, so I just stopped going. The shows I want to go to sell out anyway so me not buying it isn't hurting TM at all. It sucks.

[fikus222]

I'm stopping by the Showbox Box office tomorrow to get my ticket to this and X.

If you like X you should totally check out the Phenomenauts, they are awesome and their live shows are a blast!!


I know that Sasquatch has already been gracing us with a few adds so far, but with the forthcoming hike in ticket prices can we expect any bigger band adds in the coming days?

[rage patton]

The hike in ticket prices has nothing to do with acts being added. Raising the ticket prices after two days is simply a brilliant marketing strategy.

[fikus222]

The hike in ticket prices has nothing to do with acts being added. Raising the ticket prices after two days is simply a brilliant marketing strategy.

No sh!t, what I am saying is that as things progress and milestones are passed when can we expect bigger adds?

[unitedwestand]

we should make a list of everyone who's going (on the board) and who has what camping site's and what not. i'm siked for this beyond belief especially since i've never been!

[BrettShipes]

I was lucky enough to score a reservation at Wild Horse before they sold out.

And just to pass out the info, most hotels in the area are really expensive and will only reserve a 3 night minimum. Other hotels that aren't booked already are about an hour away. Good luck to those looking for rooms.

[indietron]

we should make a list of everyone who's going (on the board) and who has what camping site's and what not. i'm siked for this beyond belief especially since i've never been!

This is a great idea

[know ID ya]

I'll be at the main campground. $95 for four nights is a steal. Last year we paid $140, and that was with a $20 discount. With four people in my group, that works out to about $6 per person per day.

[fikus222]

My wife and I will be at the main campground as well...so far it is just the two of us, but we might be able to wrangle up some of our straggling friends.

[unitedwestand]

So-No Doubt as late adds? they'd probably be more likely than pearl jam, correct? (If there any other big name adds)
Fri 05/22/09 Chula Vista, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

Sat 05/23/09 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion

Mon 05/25/09 West Valley City, UT The E Center

Wed 05/27/09 Englewood, CO Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre

[rage patton]

No Doubt are playing Seattle in July....

[Mister DVNO]

WKUK and Crystal Castles! Alright! What I love about Sasquatch is that it's the backup to any Coachella conflicts. If you happen to miss the Yeah Yeah Yeahs or TVOTR or some other band, you're fine.

That being said, how much do you think premier camping tix will go for on eBay or Craigslist?

[know ID ya]

Aziz Ansari added to the comedy tent.

[fikus222]

I have decided that Tobacco interests me. He will be in the Dance Tent on Monday and if you would like to see if Tobacco interests you as well, here is a link to listen to his album on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Fucked-Up-Friends/dp/B001DXHT84/ref=dm_cd_album_lnk

[fhaa2000]

hi there!! I'll be at Sasquatch but premier camping is sold out; I wanna know if someone want to share his/her ticket with me; I'm going by myself from mexico. send me a PM or through the board; my plane arrive to seattle on wednesday 20. thanks

[pocket]

woooooooooooooooooooooooo! just got the email saying I am getting sent a press and a photo pass for the show. yay free sasquatch fest this year.

[miraj]

I snagged a premier camping and 2 3day tickets. Now when do those damn SF Fever Ray tix go on sale...???

[g0k1ngsg0]

so I haven't bought my tickets yet, don't think i'm going to make it up there this year. I haven't given up yet, though.

[fikus222]

Do the headliner's generally play on the main stage unopposed by any of the other stage?

The reason why I am asking is because I am afraid that M83/of Montreal will conflict with NIN/Jane's.

[pocket]

Do the headliner's generally play on the main stage unopposed by any of the other stage?

The reason why I am asking is because I am afraid that M83/of Montreal will conflict with NIN/Jane's.

Kind of. The Wookie headliner kinda starts between the headliner and subheadlier time slot of the main stage.

[fikus222]

Kind of. The Wookie headliner kinda starts between the headliner and subheadlier time slot of the main stage.

If that is the case, I will be skipping of Montreal and maybe a little bit of M83 as well.

[fikus222]

Premier camping is available again...I just checked at 8:25pm.

[superdeluxe]

From CoS:

3/9 - Added Nick Thune, The Whitest Kids U’ Know

[casey]

mmm i'm going! i got the time off!

[indietron]

NICE!!

[superdeluxe]

Mos Def and Maria Bamford added today.

[SFChrissy]

When I found out LIB was cancelled I got a mischievious itch to hit 'n run sasquatch...16hr drive I'd have to miss tuesday & Weds...guess it's not happening!!! Have fun...

[Ardentbiscuit]

Pardon my ignorance, what's LIB?

[indietron]

yeah whats LIB??

[BlueDevil50]

wow...travelzoo just sent me an email with flights from lax to seattle from march 24-june 24 for as low as $159 roundtrip. if i had money, i'd act on this immediately.

[fikus222]

Mos Def and Maria Bamford added today.

I could care less about Mos Def :(

Maria Bamford is quite funny :)

[Edmontonian]

Anyone know if Deadmau5 is playing a dj set or live set?

For those who don't know what I'm referring to, read the Biography section on his Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/deadmau5

The gist is he has a new live performance operating off of Ableton using some midi controllers, but also instead of wearing a mau5head helmet he has a giant mau5head stage setup "complete with powerful strobe lighting eyes" which would be cool. When he dj's he plays almost all his own songs anyways so there won't be too much of a change with the music, but I've seen him dj so the live setup would be interesting...

[SFChrissy]

Pardon my ignorance, what's LIB?Do Lab's Lightening in a Bottle...Cancellation due to no appropriate venue available...their search continues

[know ID ya]

Japandroids added.

[kreutz2112]

link? what day?

[fikus222]

The Japandroids are on the Yeti stage Sunday. Here is their MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/japandroids

[heyeric]

Anyone know if Deadmau5 is playing a dj set or live set?

For those who don't know what I'm referring to, read the Biography section on his Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/deadmau5

The gist is he has a new live performance operating off of Ableton using some midi controllers, but also instead of wearing a mau5head helmet he has a giant mau5head stage setup "complete with powerful strobe lighting eyes" which would be cool. When he dj's he plays almost all his own songs anyways so there won't be too much of a change with the music, but I've seen him dj so the live setup would be interesting...

I don't think the mau5 can pull off anything remotely close to a live performance, if he does, it'll surprise a lot.

[faxman75]

so I haven't bought my tickets yet, don't think i'm going to make it up there this year. I haven't given up yet, though.


don't give up!

[know ID ya]

Anyone ever hear of Mike Watt and the Missingmen? Me neither.

[rage patton]

The Japandroids are on the Yeti stage Sunday. Here is their MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/japandroids

I saw these guys open up for A Place To Bury Strangers last year. They really impressed me. Great live act.

[boarderwoozel3]

I don't think the mau5 can pull off anything remotely close to a live performance, if he does, it'll surprise a lot.

So long as he brings the bump I don't really care. I really hope he doesn't play against NIN though.

[paulb]

Anyone ever hear of Mike Watt and the Missingmen? Me neither.

um yes..... he opened for RHCP in 2003.....

[william0074]

So long as he brings the bump I don't really care. I really hope he doesn't play against NIN though.



bring the bump

[Ardentbiscuit]

You guys have never heard of Mike Watt from the Minutemen and Firehouse among other things.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Watt

[fikus222]

Jeez, is too much to ask that Sasquatch gives me an add that I actually care about?

[pocket]

Jeez, is too much to ask that Sasquatch gives me an add that I actually care about?

you should bitch and moan about it. i am sure they will hear and add someone you care about...

:)

[Gribbz]

um yes..... he opened for RHCP in 2003.....

Mike Watt was awesome when I saw him and the flaming lips in phoenix. Chili peppers were good too. Unlike their coachella performance.

[garrett222]

Jeez, is too much to ask that Sasquatch gives me an add that I actually care about?

i'm comfortable with the lineup as it is. Except bring back PB & J.

[fikus222]

i'm comfortable with the lineup as it is. Except bring back PB & J.

That would be a good thing...I guess Depeche Mode got in our way?

Edit:

I sure hope that Crystal Castles don't conflict with the YYYs, seeing that those two are the only ones I am excited for on Saturday, though there are a couple more I am interested in: King Khan, Sun Kil, Passion Pit and of course James Pants, but interested in is a far cry from excited for.

[Sonicifyouwantit]

I really want to go, I figure it'll cost me a total of $900 so not sure if I can swing it right now.

[fikus222]

From NIN:


5.24.09 - george, wa [the gorge amphitheater] - sasquatch festival, nin and ja only

That sucks, I wanted a chance to see Street Sweeper.

[HEADSTRUCK]

I really want to go, I figure it'll cost me a total of $900 so not sure if I can swing it right now.

why so much?? I am doing it for much less.

[know ID ya]

Anyone ever heard of Mad Rad or the Heartless Bastards? Me neither.

[invisiblerobots]

Anyone ever heard of Mad Rad or the Heartless Bastards? Me neither.

Mad Rad are best known in Seattle for getting themselves banned from various venues (http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2009/01/14/mad_rad_banned_from_the_roxy_s).

[wmgaretjax]

I have met the guys in Mad Rad... We have some mutual friends. They are fucking dickheads. They are also stupid as fuck. They are pathetic and can only play a handful of venues now because they have taken a ridiculous, unintentional parody of themselves too far...

They are frat boys who decided to suck at art school.

[kreutz2112]

So what you're saying is I should get drunk and try to fight them at Sasquatch?

[randyrad]

figured this was coming but official now...

Street Sweeper Added To Sunday - mainstage

[fikus222]

figured this was coming but official now...

Street Sweeper Added To Sunday - mainstage

Sweet!!!

[indietron]

I got my plane tickets!! Yeah!! =)

[rhcpdude13]

its BIGFOOT. get it right stupids

[fikus222]

From Sasquatch

March 27th, 2009
Even More To Love

Some recent additions were made to the Sasquatch! lineup, and we want to make sure you’re totally, 100% “in the know”:

Saturday
Champagne Champagne

Sunday
Japandroids
Mad Rad

Monday
Heartless Bastards
Other Lives

Stage schedules coming soon…keep your shirt on!


Their list is missing a few additions, I don't know why they bothered putting this up if it wasn't a definitive list.

[know ID ya]

Every other addition had a big announcement posting on the main page. They are merely pointing out a few of the lesser known bands who didn't get the photo/hell yeah announcement. Keep your shirt on!

[fikus222]

Every other addition had a big announcement posting on the main page. They are merely pointing out a few of the lesser known bands who didn't get the photo/hell yeah announcement. Keep your shirt on!

I'm cool, I'm cool...Actually I'm pretty content with the bigger additions of Crystal Castles and Street Sweeper.

Though, Champagne Champagne ain't bad neither.

[garrett222]

Sasquatch FTW.

Saturday is going to be nutz for me. There has to be some maaaajor conflicts when the set times are announced.

[garrett222]

My Saturday must - sees (in this order)

1)Bon Iver
2)YYYs
3)Decemberists
4)KOL
5)RaRaRiot
6)Animal Collective
7)Passion Pit


I think i'm going to get screwed on the smaller bands...and i'll prob have to decide between Bon Iver/RaRaRiot ...who will they conflict with i have no clue. I'm not sure I could miss Bon Iver for anyone though...I'd have to do a split set if he conflicted with KOL or YYYs

[Boourns]

Kings of leon are not a valid band.

[garrett222]

Kings of leon are not a valid band.

Have you listened to the following songs:

Use somebody
Sex on Fire
Fans
On Call
Knocked up
My Party

???

What about this music is bad? seriously. I don't see it.

[Boourns]

A combination of genericness and just plain not having an enjoyable sound/

[faxman75]

Kings of leon are not a valid band.


:rotfl

[Boourns]

:rotfl

I can't help it, the whole thing with them starting to headline fests in this country now (why is Radiohead at Reading/Leeds?) and the Glastonbury kids whining about how Blur/Neil Young/Bruce Springsteen are shitty headliners has warped my fragile little mind.

[faxman75]

I'm definitely in agreement with you on this. I just don't understand how they became headliners. I can even understand or explain Jack Johnson or the Killers but Kings of Leon really sticks out like a sore thumb as a headliner. I would love to see how many tickets they would sell at an arena without a big co headliner. I'm guessing half full or less.

[Boourns]

I would also guess a LOT of guestlist tickets and giveaways.

[TommyboyUNM]

Have you listened to the following songs:

Use somebody
Sex on Fire
Fans
On Call
Knocked up
My Party

???

What about this music is bad? seriously. I don't see it.


You're using Sex on Fire as an example of what is good about Kings of Leon???? Way to think that through.

[pancakespancakes]

Have you listened to the following songs:

Use somebody
Sex on Fire
Fans
On Call
Knocked up
My Party

???

What about this music is bad? seriously. I don't see it.

Wow, all my least favorite songs by one of my favorite bands... thanks garrett :nono

Knocked Up is good and Fans is good, though. On Call, Sex on Fire, and especially My Party... absolutely dreadful.

[boarderwoozel3]

The latest edition of Spin was the final nail in the KOL coffin for me.

April 2009 edition, pg. 86, "Their strangely American rock dream has come true: They're Nickelback for people who loathe Nickelback."

(no offense 'cakes)

[rage patton]

The latest edition of Spin was the final nail in the KOL coffin for me.

April 2009 edition, pg. 86, "Their strangely American rock dream has come true: They're Nickelback for people who loathe Nickelback."

(no offense 'cakes)

That is amazing.

[Leeartlee]

We need to get used to KOL showing up near the top of lineups of our festivals, they're only getting bigger. And really, there are far worse bands out there, guys.

Yeah, like The Killers

*Punches himself in the face for being redundant*

[garrett222]

Wow, all my least favorite songs by one of my favorite bands... thanks garrett :nono

Knocked Up is good and Fans is good, though. On Call, Sex on Fire, and especially My Party... absolutely dreadful.

Yeah, i must have lost the memo where the songs I like had to match everyone elses ;)



Tommy boy.....I like 'sex on fire'. It's catchy. I also liked the second album by CYHSY!.. oh well. it's art, not everyone should like the same shit. Way to think that through.

[fikus222]

I'm genuinely interested, why do so many people really like Gogol Bordello? Are they just a lot of fun live or something?

[garrett222]

I'm genuinely interested, why do so many people really like Gogol Bordello? Are they just a lot of fun live or something?

Pretty much. I bought their second CD and NEVER listen to it...but if they're on a stage it's a fun time.

[kreutz2112]

I can't stand their music. I have never seen them live and never will, regardless of how much fun they are. Their music is just terrible.

[chiapet]

I really like the gypsy punks underdog world strike album. I can listen to it over and over again. And yes, they really are that fun, though admittedly they are becoming slightly less fun each time I see them. When I've taken friends to see them, they've claimed it was the most fun they've ever had at a show. It's usually 90 minutes of crazy dancing. :)

[faxman75]

Put me in the camp that can enjoy their live show but never listens to them outside of that.

[rhcpdude13]

put me in the hot butt sex camp!

[Ardentbiscuit]

It appears Heartless Bastards are out.

[rage patton]

I'm genuinely interested, why do so many people really like Gogol Bordello? Are they just a lot of fun live or something?

Gogol Bordello at Coachella 07 is the best show I have ever seen in my entire life. No Gogol show I have seen after that has matched up to it, but what is still common at at Gogol shows is the sense of community in the crowd. Everyone is there to have a good time. Everyone wants to dance, and jump and sing and be friends. Gogol Bordello have the friendliest, most rowdy pits I have ever been in. At Coachella 08 I got a bloody nose and as soon as it started bleeding, 3 people offered my tissues without me even having to ask anyone. I have gotten bloody noses at shows before, and this never happens. At a Gogol show, you feel like everyone around you is your best friend. Everyone around you has the same stupid smile on their and no one can wipe it off. As for the band themselves, they are more than just a life show, they are a theatrical expereince. Excpect frantic energy from every member of the band, costume changes, back up dancers, audience participation, wine drinking and a whole lot more. Whatever you do, Gogol Bordello are a MUST see band.

[chiapet]

Gogol at Coachella 07 is still one of the best shows I've ever been to, too.

[Ardentbiscuit]

I just remember the surealistic moment when I saw the video of Gogol do La Isla Bonita with Madonna.

One of my co workers was walking by and commented, "Is she trying to be relevant again?"

[rage patton]

You saw them there!? :) I didn't know that. *HUG*

I know barely anyone who saw them Coachela 07, but somehow they were one of the most talked about acts at the festival. Yeah!

[chiapet]

Yup! Most friendly pit I've ever been in I think heh.

[boarderwoozel3]

Fikus, think of a completely insane, non-violent pit without anyone thrashing or flailing their about like you'd find at hardcore shows. Like rage was saying, the sense of community doesn't get much stronger at a live show. The band's energy and performance quality is second to none as well, it's damn near impossible to resist dancing in that atmosphere. Their shows range from good on a down night to completely epic if they're on. Having seen 7 Gogol shows since 2007 I've got both sides of the spectrum. The latter, a Lolla after show last summer, was one of if not the best two hours of live music I've ever experienced. While better in smaller venues, they're not to be missed whenever the opportunity arises. And to top it all off, the band are great people to boot. Well deserving of the support.

[know ID ya]

Gogol Bordello is one of my top 10 live acts. Curiously though, I skipped them last time they were in town, while telling my friends they are a must see. The luster of seeing them live eventually wears off. I will check them out at Sasquatch because two people in my crew have never seen them, and I will still have a blast, but I just feel like if you've seen one Gogol show, you've seen them all.

[boarderwoozel3]

Seen one seen them all, yes at this point in their career. But I'm down for as many of their shows as I can get so it's all good.

[rage patton]

Gogol Bordello is one of my top 10 live acts. Curiously though, I skipped them last time they were in town, while telling my friends they are a must see. The luster of seeing them live eventually wears off. I will check them out at Sasquatch because two people in my crew have never seen them, and I will still have a blast, but I just feel like if you've seen one Gogol show, you've seen them all.

Not really. I have seen them 6 times and have had completely different experiences at all of them. I could see them 100 times more and tell you what was different about each and every show.

[fikus222]

Thanks everybody, I guess I will be checking Gogol out :)

[faxman75]

I'm excited about Beachouse and M83 the most since they aren't at the other festivals i'm going to.

[fikus222]

My best friend, who has spent the last 5 years teaching High School English in Japan, is moving back to the US after he completes his current 4 week vacation in China and I have almost completely convinced him to attend Sasquatch. Last Summer he was visiting during OSL and attended the Radiohead night, which was a blast, so here's hoping he can make it up to Sasquatch.

[Ardentbiscuit]

Amanda Blank in the Dance Tent...

[know ID ya]

They have posted set times for the headliners and subheads on each stage at the Sasquatch main site. If these don't change, it looks like Bon Iver v. Yeah Yeah Yeahs Saturday, which really sucks. It also looks like Explosions in the Sky v. Ben Harper Monday, which rules.

[Boourns]

Where?

[know ID ya]

Click on the Lineup, then clicking on each band will give you the stage they are playing (which has been posted for a month), and the times they will play.

The times are debatable, since they list NIN 8-9 and Jane's Addiction 10-11. I agree with the starting times, but there is no way NIN stops at 9, and it is likely Jane's Addiction goes past 11.

[pocket]

Click on the Lineup, then clicking on each band will give you the stage they are playing (which has been posted for a month), and the times they will play.

The times are debatable, since they list NIN 8-9 and Jane's Addiction 10-11. I agree with the starting times, but there is no way NIN stops at 9, and it is likely Jane's Addiction goes past 11.

based on all their warm up shows i wouldnt expect more than an hour and a half of them as NONE of the 3 shows have even topped 50 minutes. with one of them clocking in at 41 minutes.

[fikus222]

They've got Demetri Martin on from 5-6pm, but they haven't posted enough set times for me to determine if he will conflict with anybody else I want to see.

I don't know what system they are using, because the only Dance Tent act that has a set time is the recent addition, Amanda Blank, who's on from 730-830 Monday.

Edit:

Oh wait, Natalie Portman's Shaved head is on from 9pm-9pm in the Dance Tent on Sunday and James Pants is on from 9pm-9pm on Saturday (I'm guessing those 9-9s will change to allow for an act on after...hopefully the Crystal Castles on Saturday at 10 something). If so, I will be doing YYYs -> James Pants -> Crystal Castles

[fikus222]

based on all their warm up shows i wouldnt expect more than an hour and a half of them as NONE of the 3 shows have even topped 50 minutes. with one of them clocking in at 41 minutes.

If they want to puss out they can just donate that extra time to NIN.

[cometogether]

The first post and solid rumor for Sasquatch! 2009 is up on the Sasquatch! Blog. Check it out!

http://sasquatchmusicfestival.blogspot.com/

Ye know...I just love it when the festival pages don't say the farking location of the place! It's not a dang treasure hunt!

[Goodtoknow]

Ye know...I just love it when the festival pages don't say the farking location of the place! It's not a dang treasure hunt!

huh?

[magmazing]

Wow... set times more than month in advance. Wish Coachella would do that :)

[unitedwestand]

fuck i knew they were going to schedule conflict with NIN @ OF Montreal. FUUUUUCK.

[unitedwestand]

Explosions in the sky are closing out on Monday. That'll be amazing.

[unitedwestand]

Explosions in the Sky>Ben Harper

[indietron]

The timing of this could not have been more perfect. Now I can plan ahead for Coachella bands that I need to via because of conflicts.

Looks like ill have to watch YYY's at Coachella no matter what, since they conflict with bon iver.

[indietron]

Also, does anyone have this in a better format thats easier to read? I don't have time to make an excel worksheet or anything of that nature, as I am in school and leaving out of town shortly.

[chiapet]

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH of montreal and NIN conflict. Why?? WHY???

At least they've given us something to do while KOL is on stage tho.

[chiapet]

indietron, create a login, select all the bands you're interested in, go to '<my> schedule' and print.


for example, mine:
http://sasquatchfestival09.sched.org/chia

[rage patton]

I told all of you that there would be a partial NIN/M83 conflict and NIN/Of Montreal conflict.

Also, have Gogol end at 4:50 and Monotonix start at 4:55 would be absolutely nuts.

I really wish I could make it this year.

EDIT: Also, Crystal Castles vs. KOL is WIN.

[pocket]

I told all of you that there would be a partial NIN/M83 conflict and NIN/Of Montreal conflict.

Also, have Gogol end at 4:50 and Monotonix start at 4:55 would be absolutely nuts.

I really wish I could make it this year.

EDIT: Also, Crystal Castles vs. KOL is WIN.

crystal castles are one of the worst bands i have ever seen live. ugh and i have no interest in kings of leon, looks like i will be getting to bed early that night.

[chiapet]

Yea, the Gogol -> Monotonix is going to be rough. Like a few hundred other people, I suspect, I'll be leaving Gogol early and running to the Wookie.

The bonnaroo set times should be out by Sasquatch, right? Some of my decisions may rest on those, as well as who I get to see at Coachella...

[fikus222]

Here be me:

Saturday, May 23

12:00pm - 12:45pm Champagne Champagne (Y)
12:25pm - 01:10pm Owl City (W)
02:35pm - 03:20pm Passion Pit (W)
03:40pm - 04:25pm King Khan & The Shrines (W)
05:40pm - 06:40pm Animal Collective (S) (leave early)
06:00pm - 06:50pm Sun Kil Moon (W)
07:15pm - 08:15pm Mos Def (W) (leave early)
07:05pm - 08:05pm The Decemberists
08:30pm - 09:30pm Yeah Yeah Yeahs (S)
10:05pm - 11:05pm Crystal Castles (D)

Sunday, May 24

01:10pm - 01:50pm Street Sweeper (S)
02:10pm - 02:55pm Japandroids (Y)
03:05pm - 03:50pm Calexico (S)
04:20pm - 05:05pm Builders & Butchers (Y)
05:25pm - 06:10pm The Submarines (Y) (leave early)
06:00pm - 07:00pm Zach Galifianakis (C)
07:15pm - 08:15pm M83 (W) (leave early)
08:00pm - 09:30pm Nine Inch Nails (S)
10:00pm - 11:30pm Jane's Addiction (S)
10:05pm - 11:05pm Deadmau5 (D) SH!T

Monday, May 25

01:40pm - 02:25pm Black Moth SuperRainbow(W)
02:50pm - 03:35pm Santigold (S)
03:15pm - 04:00pm School Of Seven Bells (Y)
03:50pm - 04:40pm Gogol Bordello (S)
05:00pm - 06:00pm Demetri Martin (C)
06:10pm - 07:10pm Silversun Pickups (S)
07:15pm - 08:15pm Girl Talk (W)
08:35pm - 09:20pm Tobacco (D)
08:45pm - 09:45pm Explosions In The Sky (W) SH!T
09:40pm - 10:40pm Chromeo (DJ Set) (D)

Overall I'm pretty pleased...I get my fix of comedy and I only have a few conflicts.

[suprefan]

yeah NIN vs M83 vs Of Montreal sucks. At least I could stay on main for a good portion. Murder City Devils > TVOTR > NIN is awesome.

[chiapet]

I might think of not seeing NIN (or catching a little of them from the top of the hill), if the set times work out for 'roo.

[kreutz2112]

Saturday:

12:25 - 01:10 Owl City
02:10 - 02:55 Death Vessel
02:55 - 03:20 Passion Pit
03:40 - 04:25 King Khan & The Shrines
05:40 - 06:40 Animal Collective
06:40 - 07:15 Ra Ra Riot
08:30 - 09:30 YYYs
10:05 - 11:05 Crystal Castles

Sunday

12:25 - 01:10 Viva Voce
02:10 - 02:55 Japandroids
03:40 - 04:45 St. Vincent
04:45 - 05:35 The Wrens
06:30 - 07:15 The Dodos
07:15 - 08:15 M83
08:15 - 09:30 NIN
10:05 - 11:05 Deadmau5

Monday

01:50 - 02:35 Grizzly Bear
02:50 - 03:35 Santigold
04:55 - 05:55 Fleet Foxes
06:10 - 07:10 Silversun Pickups
07:15 - 08:15 Girl Talk
08:45 - 09:45 EITS
09:40 - 10:40 Chromeo

[know ID ya]

not to burst anyone's bubble, but the tent was not very big last year, and I don't know that there is enough land to make it much bigger this year. In other words, don't expect to get into the tent to see an electronic band that fits your fancy without waiting in line 30 minutes or more.

Take Saturday for example, out of roughly 20,000 people, I would give a safe estimate that at least 4,000 would rather see the Crystal Castles over the Kings of Leon, or would rather see anything that isn't the Kings of Leon. How many did the tent hold last year, I would be surprised if it was more than 1,500, probably more like half that.

So if you really want to see Crystal Castles, you will probably have to skip Bon Iver and YYYs to get a spot in line, and that is more of a fact than a guess.

[kreutz2112]

thanks for the info

[TommyboyUNM]

Wow I've had my mind on other things. Did the schedule come out? Also, I listened to Sun Kil Moon's "April" yesterday. It was one of the most boring things I've ever heard in my life. No exaggeration. Will not see at Sasquatch.

[Boourns]

Oh, well that sucks. If you can't be in the front row having Alice Glass jumping and spitting on you, what's the point in watching?

[TommyboyUNM]

I'm only going Saturday and Sunday. Here's what it looks like for me:

Saturday

2:20 - 3:05 Doves
4:30 - 5:15 Devotchka
5:40 - 6:40 Animal Collective
7:05 - 8:05 The Decemberists
8:30 - 9:30 Yeah Yeah Yeahs
10:00 - 11:30 Kings of Leon

Sunday

1:10 - 1:50 Street Sweeper
3:05 - 3:50 Calexico
3:40 - 4:25 St. Vincent
5:20 - 6:10 The Murder City Devils
7:15 - 8:15 M83
8:00 - 9:30 Nine Inch Nails
10:00 - 11:30 Jane's Addiction

The M83/NIN/Of Montreal conflict isn't so bad for me. I'm seeing NIN 3 other times and I'm probably gonna check out Of Montreal at Bonnaroo. So M83 wins and I'll likely have to miss some of NIN's set.

[rage patton]

The fact all of you are skipping The Avett Brothers disgusts me.

[TommyboyUNM]

The fact that you're disgusted I'm skipping The Avett Brothers makes me feel much better about my decision.

[rage patton]

Go see them Tommy. You won't regret it. I promise.

[TommyboyUNM]

I need something to do in between St. Vincent and The Murder City Devils. And The Avett Brothers are playing the main stage before The Murder City Devils. Fuck it.

[rage patton]

Thank you Tommy. :)

Just for that, at Bonnaroo if there is an act you want me to see and there is no conflict, I will go watch them.

[fikus222]

not to burst anyone's bubble, but the tent was not very big last year, and I don't know that there is enough land to make it much bigger this year. In other words, don't expect to get into the tent to see an electronic band that fits your fancy without waiting in line 30 minutes or more.

Take Saturday for example, out of roughly 20,000 people, I would give a safe estimate that at least 4,000 would rather see the Crystal Castles over the Kings of Leon, or would rather see anything that isn't the Kings of Leon. How many did the tent hold last year, I would be surprised if it was more than 1,500, probably more like half that.

So if you really want to see Crystal Castles, you will probably have to skip Bon Iver and YYYs to get a spot in line, and that is more of a fact than a guess.

If they were smart and let's hope they are, they have to be working on some way to expand the tent to accommodate for the added dance oriented traffic.

Edit:

How far is it between the stages? Is it a relatively painless transit to and from acts?

[kreutz2112]

The fact that you're disgusted I'm skipping The Avett Brothers makes me feel much better about my decision.

qft.

Just kidding, rage. Did you ever pick your prize for create a fest?

[pocket]

If they were smart and let's hope they are, they have to be working on some way to expand the tent to accommodate for the added dance oriented traffic.

Edit:

How far is it between the stages? Is it a relatively painless transit to and from acts?

it depends how close you want to be to the sasquatch stage. if you are right infront of the stage it is a walk to the other stages and it is all up hill. i would say, around 15 minutes or so from the front of the sasquatch stage to the either of the other ones.

[smokealotapotamus]

If they were smart and let's hope they are, they have to be working on some way to expand the tent to accommodate for the added dance oriented traffic.

I'm under the impression that the comedy tent will be the same as last year and the dance tent will take the place of the flaming lips christmas on mars tent...

[wmgaretjax]

not to burst anyone's bubble, but the tent was not very big last year, and I don't know that there is enough land to make it much bigger this year. In other words, don't expect to get into the tent to see an electronic band that fits your fancy without waiting in line 30 minutes or more.

Take Saturday for example, out of roughly 20,000 people, I would give a safe estimate that at least 4,000 would rather see the Crystal Castles over the Kings of Leon, or would rather see anything that isn't the Kings of Leon. How many did the tent hold last year, I would be surprised if it was more than 1,500, probably more like half that.

So if you really want to see Crystal Castles, you will probably have to skip Bon Iver and YYYs to get a spot in line, and that is more of a fact than a guess.

I highly doubt this. All of it actually. Mostly, I doubt 4,000 of 20,000 people will be heading over to see CC before YYY's were finished (Sasquatch definitely tends to be a more casual music crowd, and while CC are well known I doubt there will that many people interested in lining up for them). Sasquatch is always really laid back, people don't rush anywhere. And most people will have no interest in standing in line to get in. I doubt this will be a huge problem. Also, a friend I talked to who volunteers said the tents will be bigger (although I have no clue by how much).

[kreutz2112]

That's what I was thinking. The EDM acts this year are not stellar. I am excited to see them, but that's just the way I roll. I think I am in in minority.

[wmgaretjax]

That's what I was thinking. The EDM acts this year are not stellar. I am excited to see them, but that's just the way I roll. I think I am in in minority.

I'm with you. Granted, I'm not going, I'm spending the weekend in Portland so that I can see the residual acts from the festival that I'm most excited about in smaller venues (Grizzly Bear, Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors).

Regardless, the lineup shaped up pretty good this year.

[chiapet]

Yea, I'm sure they were aware of how much of a nightmares the comedy tent line was last year and will do something a little different.

[kreutz2112]

I'm with you. Granted, I'm not going, I'm spending the weekend in Portland so that I can see the residual acts from the festival that I'm most excited about in smaller venues (Grizzly Bear, Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors).

Regardless, the lineup shaped up pretty good this year.

Jesus. You made me think Dirty Projectors were going to be there and I some how missed them when I was making my schedule.

[wmgaretjax]

Jesus. You made me think Dirty Projectors were going to be there and I some how missed them when I was making my schedule.

I thought they were playing? They are touring with TV on the Radio...

[kreutz2112]

Naw, they unfortunately are not.

[wmgaretjax]

Naw, they unfortunately are not.

They've gotta be added... unless they have something else lined up in Seattle?

weird...

[kreutz2112]

They're definitely available. Them not playing disturbs me.

Sat 05/23/09 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Mon 05/25/09 Vancouver, BC Malkin Bowl

[fikus222]

That's what I was thinking. The EDM acts this year are not stellar. I am excited to see them, but that's just the way I roll. I think I am in in minority.

I agree, I've pretty much decided to fore go the majority of Janes' set in favor of Deadmau5. I know that I probably will never get another chance to see Janes' again, but I was never into them anyway...plus my wife is putting up with a lot of my music over the course of the festival and she wants to get her groove on and groove we shall.

[wmgaretjax]

Both of those are with TVotR too... I don't get it. Maybe a later add? Maybe they wanted a day off? Maybe Sasquatch wouldn't add them (I can't see TVotR being ok with that...).

[fikus222]

They're definitely available. Them not playing disturbs me.

Sat 05/23/09 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Mon 05/25/09 Vancouver, BC Malkin Bowl

It did take Sasquatch awhile to add StreetSweeper, so maybe there's still hope.

[kreutz2112]

I agree, I've pretty much decided to fore go the majority of Janes' set in favor of Deadmau5. I know that I probably will never get another chance to see Janes' again, but I was never into them anyway...plus my wife is putting up with a lot of my music over the course of the festival and she wants to get her groove on and groove we shall.

I've seen Janes Addiction. They're definitely missable.


Both of those are with TVotR too... I don't get it. Maybe a later add? Maybe they wanted a day off? Maybe Sasquatch wouldn't add them (I can't see TVotR being ok with that...).

I'm speechless.

[chiapet]

I agree, I've pretty much decided to fore go the majority of Janes' set in favor of Deadmau5.

I haven't decided whether I'll start at Deadmau5 and move to Jane's or vice versa. I want to see some of both. I'm thinking more people will be doing the latter (Janes -> Deadmau5), especially if Jane's sucks as expected.

[rage patton]

qft.

Just kidding, rage. Did you ever pick your prize for create a fest?

I am actually really surprised you don't like The Avett Brothers. I thought you would. Are you familiar with them?

Also, I have picked two of my bootlegs... I just need to pick one more and pick an item from the store.

[unitedwestand]

The Sasquatch Music Festival, to be held May 23-25 at the Gorge in Quincy, Wash., has sold a record 65,000 tickets since its Feb. 28 on-sale. "People are trimming their expenses and faraway vacations and instead doing things like going to concerts and a more reasonable close-by festival like Sasquatch," festival founder/producer Adam Zacks says. "It's not exactly cheap, but it's cheaper than going to Hawaii."

[wmgaretjax]

i imagine that bloated number includes tickets from all 3 days... they might even be going as far to include 3 day tickets as 3 separate tickets in that count.

[kreutz2112]

The Sasquatch Music Festival, to be held May 23-25 at the Gorge in Quincy, Wash., has sold a record 65,000 tickets since its Feb. 28 on-sale. "People are trimming their expenses and faraway vacations and instead doing things like going to concerts and a more reasonable close-by festival like Sasquatch," festival founder/producer Adam Zacks says. "It's not exactly cheap, but it's cheaper than going to Hawaii."

please post a link when you post a quote.

[unitedwestand]

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/music-festivals-not-feeling-economic-pinch-1003961258.story
it's a rather interesting piece.
How many people can the george hold? Does it ever sell out?

[wmgaretjax]

Capacity is generally 20k... but might be more for a festival where things are spread out.

The Gorge sells out all the time, and Sasquatch has sold out in the past.

[fikus222]

I haven't decided whether I'll start at Deadmau5 and move to Jane's or vice versa. I want to see some of both. I'm thinking more people will be doing the latter (Janes -> Deadmau5), especially if Jane's sucks as expected.

Yeah, I think we will head over for Janes' encore, which would probably be satisfactory in the "hits" department.

[rage patton]

I read an article last year saying Sasquatch capacity is 22,000. A normal Gorge show holds 20,000.

[MarkO]

I read an article last year saying Sasquatch capacity is 22,000. A normal Gorge show holds 20,000.


That's about right.

[know ID ya]

I highly doubt this. All of it actually. Mostly, I doubt 4,000 of 20,000 people will be heading over to see CC before YYY's were finished (Sasquatch definitely tends to be a more casual music crowd, and while CC are well known I doubt there will that many people interested in lining up for them). Sasquatch is always really laid back, people don't rush anywhere. And most people will have no interest in standing in line to get in. I doubt this will be a huge problem. Also, a friend I talked to who volunteers said the tents will be bigger (although I have no clue by how much).

Not trying to start a fight, but I guess I am. This is one of the most mentally challenged retorts to any comment I have made. I understand you might have been drunk, or you might be 11 years old, so I'll give you a pass. Re-read my comment, and you will clearly see I never suggested 4,000 people would leave the YYYs and Bon Iver to see Crystal Castles. That in itself would be more of a ridiculous comment than your reply.

PS. Thanks for the insider info about the tent expansion. I hope this is true.

[fikus222]

I'm definitely not skipping out on any part of the YYYs set, so I'm glad Bon Iver finishes after them...a little less people to have to navigate through on my way to the CC :D

[vancitypartygoer]

I'm still waiting for the day a locust swarm invades The Gorge. That's how crazy the elements can be in May in that area. Heat, hail, wind... so next is locusts, a giant tidal wave crashing down the river or some fire storm are my guesses. lol!


No, that only happends during the christian festival, when God judges them as being bad the year before

[vancitypartygoer]

That's what I was thinking. The EDM acts this year are not stellar. I am excited to see them, but that's just the way I roll. I think I am in in minority.

What the FUCK???? 2 hours only of EDM per day????? that is so fucking lame, better that than no EDM, but doesn't that bother anyone else?????? I just got back from Ultra, 2 hours is going to seem like 1 min.

[fikus222]

What the FUCK???? 2 hours only of EDM per day????? that is so fucking lame, better that than no EDM, but doesn't that bother anyone else?????? I just got back from Ultra, 2 hours is going to seem like 1 min.

This is the first year that EDM acts have been included, so we count ourselves lucky to have as many acts on the bill as we do.

[vancitypartygoer]

This is the first year that EDM acts have been included, so we count ourselves lucky to have as many acts on the bill as we do.

so is this the first year for a dance tent?? cause I find it funny to have one for only 2hrs, edm or not. couldn't they get some no name djs to play in it. I'm bringing my turntables and having a longer lasting party than those 2hrs. i just hope the stage for deadmau5 will be well prepd. I missed him for prodigy at ultra, so lets hope he rocks just as well at sasquatch

[fikus222]

so is this the first year for a dance tent?? cause I find it funny to have one for only 2hrs, edm or not. couldn't they get some no name djs to play in it. I'm bringing my turntables and having a longer lasting party than those 2hrs. i just hope the stage for deadmau5 will be well prepd. I missed him for prodigy at ultra, so lets hope he rocks just as well at sasquatch

Comedy acts are performing in the Tent during the daytime. These acts include Demetri Martin, Zach Galifianakis, Maria Bamford, Tim & Eric and Aziz Ansari.

[fikus222]

Heartless Bastards have been added to Monday:

http://www.myspace.com/heartlessbastards

[unitedwestand]

just saw them live the other day-they r really good. killed it!