The Official Voodoo Music Experience 2010 Thread

[koryp]

So here it goes.....

Post any news, questions, comments regarding our beloved festival here. We're waiting for the presale to drop in the next few weeks for Voodoofest 2010. Halloween falls on the Last day of the festival this year, so once again looking to have a great Halloween party in city park.

http://thevoodooexperience.com

Update!!!
Presale ticket link, bypasses the code (https://www.thevoodooexperiencetickets.com/boxoffice/?eid=1604&goto=ga)
Or follow this
link (https://www.thevoodooexperiencetickets.com/boxoffice/voodoo.cfc?method=display) and use the presale code VOODOOEXP

This is usually good for the 1st 1000 tickets at $99, then it goes up to $125, then eventually $200 at the gate. If you are particularly delicate, or want to feel important, VIP/Loa Lounge tickets are a steal at $325 on presale. That's cheaper than 4 therapy sessions!

EDIT
Here goes the attempt to track confirmed and rumored acts. I'll update semi-regularly or whenever I feel like it.

Damn near confirmed

OZZY
Eli "Paperboy" Reed and the True Love

Rumored, not just hoped for

Soundgarden
Alice in Chains
Juvenile
Muse
Passion Pit
Metric
Daft Punk

Not gonna happen
totally ripped off Tomservo's post for the following
Roger Waters/The Wall - In KC on 10/30, in NYC Nov 3.
Lady Gaga - Playing in the UK on 10/30.
The Black Crowes - They fit the style of the fest, but touring in PA and NY at Halloween, and playing Biloxi on 10/1.
Metallica - Big name headliner, but they're in Australia in October and November.
Aldous Snow - He's fictional.
Santana - In Norway at Halloweentime.
The Black Keys - Playing the N'Awlins House of Blues in late September, and in the UK on the festival weekend.
The Whigs - Playing with The Black Keys on the above HoB date.
Rodrigo y Gabriela - Playing in the UK 11/2.
Paramore - Playing in NOLA in September.
Tegan and Sara - Playing with Paramore on the above date.
Jeff Beck - Seems to be playing all over the UK in October.
Swans - Playing in the UK Halloween weekend.
Foals - Playing in the UK Halloween weekend.
Imogen Heap - Playing in the UK Halloween weekend.
Nick Cave/Grinderman - Playing in France on 10/26.
Yeasayer - In the Netherlands 10/29.
Joe Satriani - In the Netherlands 10/29 & 10/31.
The Chemical Brothers - Playing in France on 10/29.
OK Go - Playing in NYC on 10/29.

[daxton]

Thanks Kory!!!

[daxton]

Btw, that jambalaya was garbage. Absolute garbage. But the chick that sold it to me was hilarious.

[koryp]

Official announcement! Real cajun and creole food to be served at voodoofest, by people whose mama taught them how to make it! That is all!

[daxton]

Haha. Yep.

[3wulfmoonz]

It looks like presale is happening today.

And Halloween night in NOLA is a whole lot more fun than anywhere else on the planet Voodoo or not.

[koryp]

From @voodooexp2010


Voodoo Experience Are you a member of the Voodoo Social Aid & Pleasure Club? If not, please sign up today. We are working on something special for members. Its all about the Early Bird.

http://thevoodooexperience.com/2010/index.html

[koryp]

I've got ticketbastard gift cards my parents gave me and the GF that we forgot to use for coachella burning a hole in my pocket.

[TomServo]

Really enjoyed Voodoo the last two years - considering it again this year. I'll pick up the tickets, anyway, and hope for the best.

I never did find the cajun vendor at Coachella - my wife was hot for some beignets, too! Guess we have to remedy that at Halloween!

[jigawig]

seeing as how acl soldout, i will more than likely opt for this fest. went in 07 and last year, and loved it. with this fest, i really dont need a lineup seeing as how nawlins is a riot by itself!!!

[WhyTheLongFace]

I hope to make it there this year

[aphextwinpeaks]

i'm excited, i didnt get to go last year. crossing my fingers for flying lotus, but not holding my breath.

[koryp]

Web Page Updated!

Voodoo Twitter


Voodoo Experience Special email coming your way tomorrow. Wait for it! It will all make sense tomorrow.

https://www.thevoodooexperiencetickets.com/boxoffice/voodoo.cfc?method=display

General Tickets go on sale April 29th. Early Bird is Tomorrow!

[whynotsmile99]

Really enjoyed Voodoo the last two years - considering it again this year. I'll pick up the tickets, anyway, and hope for the best.

I never did find the cajun vendor at Coachella - my wife was hot for some beignets, too! Guess we have to remedy that at Halloween!

i loved that place! the chicken Po Boy for 7 (?) bucks was delicious and they gave you a huge cup with free refills on the Iced Tea. It was in the food court by the Sahara. Can't speak for the jambalaya though.

I must make it to Voodoo one of these years, dying to go back to New Orleans

[koryp]

Voodoo hotel is the Marriot again this year. Our room is booked! Special rate code is VMXVMXA. There is a link on the site new Voodoo Site.

[daxton]

Web Page Updated!

Voodoo Twitter



https://www.thevoodooexperiencetickets.com/boxoffice/voodoo.cfc?method=display

General Tickets go on sale April 29th. Early Bird is Tomorrow!

So, the presale starts today the 23rd or 24th? The presale page won't load for some reason and I can't get any info. How much do tix usually run. It's been a while for me. Also, I think I might have a person or two to stay with in Nola. If not, I can always drive 1 1/2 hours back home at some point during the day. I'm going to play accommodations by ear. Something should turn up.

[koryp]

Update indicates a general early bird sale on april 29th. Social club members will get an email today. It should give us a code to get our tickets sooner or at a further discount. Tickets are listed at 125 for 3 day pass, 350 for VIP. I'll post the code and details as soon as I get the next email.

[koryp]

twit update


voodooexp2010 @AYsammyK Still finalizing the line-up but an amazing Early Bird special is in que. S

[daxton]

Thank you

[daxton]

Kory, this is not the correct place to post this, but I just saw that Dax is doing a show on May 1st in Lafayette (Grant Street Dancehall). The rest of his dates are in TX. Would be sweet if he played Voodoo. I guess he's not really big enough, though. I take that back. He is down there for sure.

[koryp]

He played in Voodoo '08 it was a pretty good set. If he isn't on the lineup he'll play one of the after parties at HOB or the howling wolf. Afterparties are at least 1/3 the fun of voodoo.

[daxton]

Cool

[koryp]

The Presale has begun. Email came at 1535 CST. I just ordered my tickets.
Price..... $99 for a 3 DAY PASS!!!!
$325 for LOA Lounge/VIP

CODE = VOODOOEXP







The announcement that many of you have been waiting for is finally here. The 2010 Voodoo Experience Early Bird Special begins next Thursday, April 29 at 10:00am CST. However, as a Social Aid & Pleasure Club member, you can purchase your tickets NOW!!

Why do you get this early Early Bird option? We just want to say a big THANK YOU for being a loyal member of the Voodoo Social Aid & Pleasure Club. So in that spirit, we are offering what New Orleanians call "lagniappe", a little something extra.

FOR A LIMITED TIME, our SA&PC members can enjoy an even deeper discount on both the 3-day General Admission ticket and 3-Day LOA Lounge (VIP) passes. Just click on the BUY NOW button below and enter the SA&PC password VOODOOEXP.

We look forward to celebrating Halloween Weekend with you in New Orleans.

Worship the Music!


Buy Now (https://www.thevoodooexperiencetickets.com/boxoffice/voodoo.cfc?method=display)

[daxton]

ohmygodthepagestillwillnotload

[daxton]

Their website is so dumb. I'm pissed and I need help. Where are you going to buy these presale tix? Thanks Kory.

[koryp]

https://www.thevoodooexperiencetickets.com/boxoffice/voodoo.cfc?method=display

Scroll to the bottom of the page.

[koryp]

https://www.thevoodooexperiencetickets.com/boxoffice/?eid=1604&goto=ga

or this one with the password bypassed.
just click on buy

[daxton]

Thanks dude. I got one. Don't know if I'll definitely make it, but I have this just in case!!!!

[TomServo]

Alright, I'm in for $99. What the hell, it's N'awlins!

[koryp]

Alright, I'm in for $99. What the hell, it's N'awlins!

Right the fuck on!

[jigawig]

just bought my ticket!!

[TomServo]

There's a deal for the Intercontinental Hotel at $79 on Bookit.com. This is a really nice hotel - I stayed there in '09 and met Andrew from Wolfmother in the elevator... but it doesn't have parking, so bear that in mind if you bite.

The deal is "$79 4-Diamond Hotel". It's right down the street from the Bourbon Street action, and very near a Popeye's, which is great fast food if necessary, but still a couple miles from City Park. The traffic will be a bear on Halloween, without question.

[daxton]

I miss Popeye's.

[koryp]

There's a deal for the Intercontinental Hotel at $79 on Bookit.com. This is a really nice hotel - I stayed there in '09 and met Andrew from Wolfmother in the elevator... but it doesn't have parking, so bear that in mind if you bite.

The deal is "$79 4-Diamond Hotel". It's right down the street from the Bourbon Street action, and very near a Popeye's, which is great fast food if necessary, but still a couple miles from City Park. The traffic will be a bear on Halloween, without question.

Good deal.
About parking and driving, the best thing we have done over the years is park our car along Canal past Rampart after we check into the hotel. From your hotel take the Canal Streetcar to and from City Park. It's $1.25 each way and runs frequently during Voodoo. When you decide you want your car, just pull the wire for a stop where you parked it. By far the most convienent way to get back and forth in NOLA. The trip to City park is always fun because it is 90% Voodoo participants.

[daxton]

Joann, are you going???

[koryp]

I miss Popeye's.


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[3wulfmoonz]

Yeah we got our tickets today.

[koryp]

This morning's email update from Voodoo

* *
The clock is ticking. The Voodoo Social Aid & Pleasure Club pre-sale ends tomorrow and it's your last chance to take advantage of our special SA&PC prices - $99 Weekend General Admission Tickets and $350 Weekend LOA Lounge (VIP) Passes.

Starting tomorrow at 10:00CST the public Early Bird will open up, and ticket prices will increase to $125 Weekend General Admission and $375 Weekend LOA Lounge (VIP) Passes. So join the SA&PC today and use the savings to tip a bartender or musician. Either way, everyone wins.

Follow the link below and enter the password VOODOOEXP. You'll need to set up an account on the ticketing page, but don't worry, it's simple. JOIN THE RITUAL NOW!

We'll see you in October!

[daxton]

I signed up for the newsletter, I thought. Wonder why I'm not getting them.

[faxman75]

I'm wondering if I should jump on these $99 tickets. I've never been to N'oreleans.

ETA

Is Muse confirmed or just a rumor by COS?

[koryp]

Check out the past lineups. We've seen some interesting shows here. It is no coachella, but we have always gotten our moneys worth from this festival. $99 for three day festival is hard to beat. It's very easy to get around if you stay in the French quarter, and the real benefit is the one off shows going on after the festival ends each night. As far as night life goes, only TJ parties harder than NOLA.

[jigawig]

^^^i totally agree with like 99% of what you said. i have never been to any of the after shows, so thats were the 1% comes in.

i booked a room at the marriot the other day, and so far its just me in a double-bed room. so, if anyone is looking for a place to crash let me know.

fax, this fest is good for a city fest (havent done lolla, so i cant compare). for me though, its not just the fest so much as it is the city of nawlins...such a great party city!!!

[daxton]

^ I may need one!!! Have a couple friends in the area and don't know who from my hometown is going, so I'm just going to wait and see.

[faxman75]

If I go i would definitely be interested in a room split.

I'm going to look into flight costs and such and get a general idea of how much this will all run me. I can buy the ticket now and maybe get airfare mid to late summer. Hmmm.

[fancy restaurant]

I've been to Voodoo a couple times. It was quite a while ago, though. Pre-Katrina and everything. It's a pretty good festival. A lot smaller than Coachella, but much easier to navigate and whatnot.

[faxman75]

does the $99 presale end tonight?

[seandigi]

When does the line up come out? I have family in New Orleans and have always wanted to attend this festival.

[koryp]

does the $99 presale end tonight?

Ends tomorrow, unless they sell the $99 allotment out before that.

[koryp]

When does the line up come out? I have family in New Orleans and have always wanted to attend this festival.

I just checked my old emails and last year it was released on 6/26. So I'm guessing June/Julyish?

[daxton]

Ok, finally getting the Voodoo emails. Just took em a few days to update, I guess.

[faxman75]

I'm putting this on hold until I figure out Roger Waters expenses. I'm still not ruling it out.

[seandigi]

I just checked my old emails and last year it was released on 6/26. So I'm guessing June/Julyish?

Thanks. Not sure if I can afford the trip, however if the lineup is good I will bite the bullet.

[jigawig]

^ I may need one!!! Have a couple friends in the area and don't know who from my hometown is going, so I'm just going to wait and see.

just let me know, as stated, so far it's just me in the room

[daxton]

Thanks Dude! It'll be at least until Sept. or early Oct. that I'll know for sure.

[sbaugnies75]

Just bought LOA tickets for voodoo today, even though Coachella this year has "cheapened" voodoo so much for me (and especially Jazzfest).

Speaking of voodoo, theres a big group on facebook I started a while back trying to get Daft Punk to play at voodoo for part of their next world tour this winter (close to 7k people). Since some of you all are going, I'd appreciate it if you would join and invite anyone else who is http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=186230305842&ref=ts

[TomServo]

Well, I joined the Daft Punk group... My daughter is a big Daft Punk nerd, and the Lolla folks won't ever stop bragging about their set a few years ago... so there it is.

As for Muse... that's pretty compelling evidence - a full Halloween weekend layoff, and St. Louis isn't a long drive from N'Awlins at all. This makes me smile, since I missed them at Coachella.

Last year the KISS confirmation came in April, but the rest trickled out a lot later.

[Mr. Dylanja]

I swear there was supposed to be a line up that got announced today, this isnt it?

[daxton]

I don't care about Daft Punk, so I'll sit that one out. Beginning to like Muse, so that would be cool. I'm not really that concerned w/ who's playing. Will probably be there regardless.

[aphextwinpeaks]

daft punk would be interesting.. did justice go over well last year?

[sbaugnies75]

daft punk would be interesting.. did justice go over well last year?


Justice pulled off arguably the best DJ set I've ever heard them spin in years, but the whole scenario with them playing was a mess. They were on the lineup early in the summer as a live show, then got pulled off the lineup by voodoo (busy p confirmed it and apologized), and then we got some petitions going to bring them back and once over a thousand or so people joined they finally had them back on the lineup but only as a dj set. Plus they got cut off for eminem after going like 30 minutes over their time and xavier was piiiissed off.


It's definitely growing more and more as a festival each year. Kiss and Eminem's only full show for 2009 is something to brag about after all...

[concertgoer]

I might go to this depending on the lineup.

[TomServo]

Justice pulled off arguably the best DJ set I've ever heard them spin in years, but the whole scenario with them playing was a mess.

Even worse was the unexpectedly high winds that more or less defeated their "art" (light) show during the DJ set. They released these giant cool-looking orbs (like huge balloons) and had a boatload of fog to bounce lights off, but within a minute or so, all the orbs were halfway across City Park and the fog dissipated so much you couldn't make out the designs from the light show.

From a casual observer's perspective, it was a nightmare scenario, so we left early to get a rail spot for Fischerspooner's sublimely weird live show, and we weren't disappointed having done so. Justice was good, but nature was against them.

[aphextwinpeaks]

sucks about the shit weather, hopefully it was enough of a success to convince promoters to get more electronic acts. we don't get enough down here.

[daxton]

sucks about the shit weather, hopefully it was enough of a success to convince promoters to get more electronic acts. we don't get enough down here.

This reminds me of State Palace in high school.

[koryp]

sucks about the shit weather, hopefully it was enough of a success to convince promoters to get more electronic acts. we don't get enough down here.

Since the death of the playstation tent in 2005 at the Katrina show in Audubon, I had stopped getting excited about great electronic and dj acts at voodoo, however, I was greatly excited at the crowd reaction to Justice, despite the wonderful NOLA weather we were experiencing. From the front of the crowd it was hard to tell what the reaction was behind us, everyone around us was rocking the fuck out though. I'm hoping that we get at least one or two similar acts on the line up this year. And for the record, Fisherspooner did not disapoint either. It was a visual and sonic treat with humor and energy.

[TomServo]

Fischerspooner was fucking amazing - although their late setup caused me to miss all but the last Eminem song (I wasn't exactly tearing up over this loss). But then again, I really like their last record.

Justice held a huge crowd, and they sounded good. Folks were having fun. I didn't mean to disparage their performance, just saying after all the talk and build up about the "art" portion of their show, it was disappointing to see it all disperse due to the heavy gusts of wind.

Last year's Voodoo sucked in a lot of ways, though. Terrible bathroom situation (the worst I've seen at any festival, ever), no soft drink sponsor (so you could only buy soda from the ice cream float vendor!), bad weather (we got rained on a lot during Janelle Monae and Silversun Pickups, IIRC), and crowds that needed to be prodded to respond to even the biggest spectacles (Flaming Lips, KISS, and Lenny Kravitz all had to encourage the crowd to get into the show)... but I'm hoping that, like Coachella next year, the bad experiences will become good lessons.

It'll be fun to close out on Halloween, too. I've got to come up with a good costume plan after last year's Left 4 Dead theme (I was a Hunter, my wife played Zoe).

[koryp]

Halloween definitely added to the experience last year. Gonna use my Taliban outfit from the movie postal again this year. No one crowded us last year and everyone apologized if they bumped into me.

[3wulfmoonz]

The bathroom situation was horrible. It was even worse in VIP. There were something like 4 stalls for all of VIP.

We left super early Halloween night because of the weather. We planned our costumes for hot ass October then froze our asses off. That's the worse weather we've had Halloween weekend in years.

[daxton]

Halloween should be in August so the sluts can slut it up and still be warm.

[koryp]

It's New Orleans. Even a fuckin hurricane on Christmas day can't keep the sluts from sluttin it up. No need for a move.

[koryp]

The bathroom situation was horrible. It was even worse in VIP. There were something like 4 stalls for all of VIP.

We left super early Halloween night because of the weather. We planned our costumes for hot ass October then froze our asses off. That's the worse weather we've had Halloween weekend in years.

That weather gave me a new appreciation for how desert culture has evolved to placed functionality before fashion. I would have been comfortable in almost any new Orleans weather dressed in my salwar kameez, turban and a chapan.

[3wulfmoonz]

Yeah my girlfriend was wearing a wedding dress and shrimper boots. It was an odd combination of the two that probably made her look like "cajun bride" rather than what we were going for.

Depending on the lineup I may or may not make it this year. I may do a 24 hour mountain bike race instead. We'll see.

[koryp]

Yeah my girlfriend was wearing a wedding dress and shrimper boots. It was an odd combination of the two that probably made her look like "cajun bride" rather than what we were going for.

Wish I would have seen that one. Costumes were pretty fuckin hilarious last year. Did you see "the bud/weedman"?

[daxton]

Yeah my girlfriend was wearing a wedding dress and shrimper boots. It was an odd combination of the two that probably made her look like "cajun bride" rather than what we were going for.

:)


Depending on the lineup I may or may not make it this year. I may do a 24 hour mountain bike race instead. We'll see.

:(

[punkgirl]

I've been to this a few years and its a really fun festival - one of the few festivals you can walk around and drink a beer, which in my opinion, is the only way to go in NOLA :). 2007 was great - it was the same year Rage played both Coachella and Voodoo (their Voodoo performance was way better than Coachella, but both were aweseome). Last year was good, except the weather was shitty - we got drenched during the Black Keys - but it was kinda fun. Everytime they would get into a fast, deep groove the rain would pick up, so it seemed like the weather gods were in approval. Justice's set was ok - nothing like Coachella in 08 (i think it was 08) but it was ok. Hardcore Justice fans were standing in front of us, and they weren't really digging it much. The best part of the festival, in my opinion, was the Flaming Lips. It was an energetic, fun, touching show. Loved it. Oh, and Gogol Bordello - the crowd started small during their set, but by the end the entire field was full. It was great to see people walking up in disbelief and just start dancing like crazy. We are going back this year - don't really care who the lineup is, cause NOLA on Halloween is just insane! :)

[koryp]

We are going back this year - don't really care who the lineup is, cause NOLA on Halloween is just insane! :)

:)QFT!

[TomServo]

Interesting. As of yesterday, Muse have canceled their November tour dates (http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/atoz/2010/05/muse_cancels_its_st_louis_show_2010_november_3_tou r_dates.php) in Missouri, since their bassist is expecting a baby in November. Muse had previously played St. Louis on every U.S. tour for the past half-decade... and that was a lot of shows.

This leaves me scratching my head - Voodoo seemed obvious with the 5-day delay between Virginia and Missouri, but with no Missouri dates now, will the band make the 15-hour drive to NOLA? This is either a really bad sign (perhaps negotiations with Voodoo fell apart, so they scrapped everything after Virginia), or a potentially good sign (a Voodoo show would be Muse' last tour date in 2010).

Then again - if they were planning to make the 16-hour drive to KC for two midwest shows, they'd almost definitely be willing to make a 15-hour drive for a big festival payday as (potentially) the #1 headliner.

At this point, I wouldn't be surprised at all if Muse opened Voodoo (Oct. 29), since they may not be mainstream enough to close the festival on Halloween, even if their show and talent warrant the spot. But... I wouldn't be surprised if they don't make the show at all, given this news.

P.S. It should be noted that Muse haven't played anywhere in Louisiana since at least 2005. I couldn't find any Muse tour date in or around New Orleans in the past half-decade. That might enter the equation.

[TomServo]

Bored at work, waiting for things to happen. So, here's a short list of bands that are going to be on the road, but (likely) won't be appearing at Voodoo 2010:

Roger Waters/The Wall - In KC on 10/30, in NYC Nov 3.
Lady Gaga - Playing in the UK on 10/30.
The Black Crowes - They fit the style of the fest, but touring in PA and NY at Halloween, and playing Biloxi on 10/1.
Metallica - Big name headliner, but they're in Australia in October and November.
Aldous Snow - He's fictional.
Santana - In Norway at Halloweentime.
The Black Keys - Playing the N'Awlins House of Blues in late September, and in the UK on the festival weekend.
The Whigs - Playing with The Black Keys on the above HoB date.
Rodrigo y Gabriela - Playing in the UK 11/2.
Paramore - Playing in NOLA in September.
Tegan and Sara - Playing with Paramore on the above date.
Jeff Beck - Seems to be playing all over the UK in October.
Swans - Playing in the UK Halloween weekend.
Foals - Playing in the UK Halloween weekend.
Imogen Heap - Playing in the UK Halloween weekend.
Nick Cave/Grinderman - Playing in France on 10/26.
Yeasayer - In the Netherlands 10/29.
Joe Satriani - In the Netherlands 10/29 & 10/31.
The Chemical Brothers - Playing in France on 10/29.
OK Go - Playing in NYC on 10/29.

Add any others that you know won't be there!

[daxton]

I got tickets to that Black Keys Nola show. Can't fucking wait.

[TomServo]

The discussion on CoS centers around a rumor that Ozzy was signing a contract to appear on Halloween. If true, this is perfect for multiple reasons... he fits the Halloween tone perfectly, he shouldn't be very expensive, and his set list will be short, allowing for another big-name Halloween closer.

Sure, he's a washout, and he left his talent behind years ago... but he's still a rock legend and if you're going to see him, there's no better setting (exactly the formula for KISS a year ago, who co-headlined Halloween night with Jane's Addiction).

[daxton]

I'd love to see Puffy drum for Ozzy too. I guess he'd still be busy w/ FNM around that time, though.

[koryp]

Nice posts tomservo, I'll have some free time on my hands again starting next week and edit my op with confirmed/rumored/no chance in hell list as more info rolls in. Looking forward to this.

[TomServo]

I'd love to see Puffy drum for Ozzy too. I guess he'd still be busy w/ FNM around that time, though.

Solution - Faith No More at 7:30, Ozzy at 9:00. Puffy tired, crowd happy.

[daxton]

Yeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh

[koryp]

Solution - Faith No More at 7:30, Ozzy at 9:00. Puffy tired, crowd happy.

That sounds just about right.

[jigawig]

Sasquatch was badass!!! Easily, the best land fest I've attended. Wish I could have seen some of you. Anywho, this is my next big adventure, and I can't wait!!! Hope to catch some of you there. Also, if anyone needs a place to crash, I have a room at the Marriott

[TomServo]

Ozzy is pretty much confirmed: http://wkbu.ozzyradiotakeover.com/

"HEY, IT’s KAT! CAN YA BELIEVE IT! OZZY IS TAKING OVER THE BAYOU! WE YIELD THE CONTROLS TO THE ONE AND ONLY PRINCE OF F*&%KING DARKNESS THURSDAY, JUNE 17th AT 12NOON! 60 SEMI-COHERENT MINUTES WITH THE OZZ-MAN, GIVING YOU THE FIRST LISTEN TO HIS NEW CD “SCREAM”! HE’LL ALSO BE MAKING A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT VOODOOFEST 2010 AND LETTING YOU KNOW HOW TO WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED OZZY GUITAR!"

Also, Eli "Paperboy" Reed and the Loves:

http://www.jambase.com/shows/Shows.aspx?VenueID=6857

Next week the lineup drops.

[Llama of Time]

I'm worried about Muse, I was sure they are going to be there, but with this baby stuff and the cancelling of dates, now I have no clue. Thats a huge factor for whether I go or not, because Muse is my favorite band and I want to see them again (though I may be seeing them at ACL). Theres a few other bands that would convince me but if Muse is there im pretty much sold (I have an unhealthy obsession)

If Ozzy is there though, my dad may force me to go and take him because my dad wants to see Ozzy really badly while he has a chance and this would be his closest date to us, since Ozzfest doesnt have a date in Texas this year for some reason. I'm not a huge Ozzy fan but wouldnt mind seeing him.

As for others, LCD Soundsystem, Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, Arctic Monkeys, Cage the Elephant, Two Door Cinema Club, Kings of Leon, The Strokes, MGMT, and Jack White in any form would all be great. Most festivals this year have had great line-ups (at least to me) so I'm hoping this one is no different

[Memorial_07]

Even if Ozzy is playing Voodoo, Puffy won't play with him anymore because he left Ozzy to focus more on FNM
Tommy Clufetos is Ozzy's new drummer.

[PJandBompton]

what a shame if Ozzy plays. did anyone catch his 7th inning stretch today at the Cubs game? AWWWFUULLL

[TomServo]

That was terrible - but it's part of the schtick, kind of. Here he is performing last year at BlizzCon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fb7o2qmUWQ&feature=related)... he doesn't SOUND great, but he doesn't sound like a Zombie, either. He knows the lyrics and doesn't seem to be fumbling and mumbling.

I support the idea of Ozzy only because I think it indicates two headliners that night, like KISS and Jane's last year. Ozzy as a solo headliner would be a mistake.

[koryp]

what a shame if Ozzy plays. did anyone catch his 7th inning stretch today at the Cubs game? AWWWFUULLL

You totally miss the point of having Ozzy at Voodoofest. What makes this festival so special to us is not the popularity of the artist, not always even the quality of the show, it's how well they fit in acts that celebrate the vibe of this event. Voodoo was not picked at random. This represents something magical that happens in our city when we embrace our history, good and especially bad. If you've ever spent any time here at the howling wolf, old tipitina's or any of the miriad of historic venues we have and watched as artist jump into a late night set, joining in with whoever was on the playbill, you've seen the voodoo that happens as that performance turns into something you never expected, and will probably never see again. The practice of these old religious rituals are part of our culture and are embraced by the musical community and have been for generations. That shit is about channeling "dark forces" to get something to happen. We like evil here and Ozzy represents evil quite well. We're nostaligic that way. The headliners are not the whole fest, but the can help represent the theme. Bottom line is come Halloween night, we and 20,000 of our closest friends, will be in New Orleans, most of us in costume, celebrating history, music, and the evil of the world channeled through wires and amplified to hundreds of thousands of watts. I hope to Satan the prince of darkness is leading the way the best he can that night. It will be epic, not a shame. If you don't understand, come check it out. If you still don't understand, give it up, you never will.

[daxton]

We do like evil here ;)

[agenthal]

Muse, Weezer, Ozzy, and MGMT confirmed?

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Voodoo-2010-Muse-Has-Joined-The-Ritual/100824316634590?ref=search

(oh, and go like the Muse page so I can win VIP tickets please XD)

[woogie846]

Weezer need to stay out of the goddamn festival circuit.

[shotglass75]

Weezer needs to just stay out of music in general

[Llama of Time]

Muse, Weezer, Ozzy, and MGMT confirmed?

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Voodoo-2010-Muse-Has-Joined-The-Ritual/100824316634590?ref=search

(oh, and go like the Muse page so I can win VIP tickets please XD)
Oh man, Muse, Ozzy, and MGMT would be amazing. Wasn't sure on Muse because of the baby. And I still wanna see MGMT, I missed them in Houston because it was sold out. As for Weezer- eh.

I'll be buying VIP tickets sometime in the next few weeks when I get the money together. Going to try to get them sooner rather than later, but I don't have the money just yet.

They don't usually sale out way early do they? I hope not. It'll only take me a few weeks.

[TomServo]

When did Weezer become the ugly stepchild of the music scene? I saw them tear it up quite right with the Foo Fighters a few years ago, and was happy to do it.

Is it the association with Blink-182 off last year's tour? I could buy that.... all I know is that I'm bringing a pair of non-festival junkies to Voodoo, and I'm glad they've got some acts suitable for public consumption (Weezer, Ozzy) to go along with the festival whores (Muse, MGMT). Very excited for the lineup tomorrow.

[daxton]

I'm going to have fun either way!

[koryp]

Check it out


Tomorrow we will reveal the 2010 Voodoo Experience lineup with over 100 artists from the around the world and as close as Frenchmen Street.

The lineup will feature a long list of first time Voodoo performers, hand-picked collaborations and a few new surprises, too. So, to use a phrase seldom heard in New Orleans, "it's last call" on the Early Bird special before the lineup is released.

Starting tomorrow at 7am EST, the official prices will be $150 for 3-Day General Admission tickets and $500 for 3-Day LOA Lounge VIP tickets.

Take advantage of the current prices and prepare for another fantastic Halloween weekend in New Orleans. We look forward to seeing you at City Park!

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[dorkfish]

for no apparent reason, the Voodoo Festival added Jonsi, Metric, Hot Chip, Minus the Bear, Florence and the Machine, Raphael Saadiq, the Airborne Toxic Event, and Drake as MySpace friends.

[Llama of Time]

Oh geez, up to 500 already? Maybe its best if I just took out of savings and use the money I get in the next few weeks to replenish that.

As far as above, Metric is a given if Muse is there as they are touring together. They would be awesome as well as the others. Oh man can't wait.

[Thisismyname]

Jonsi? That's surprising.

Florida dates surrounding that plz.

[Westy]

I'm thinking about going to this. Is there a lot to do and see around New Orleans if I take a weeks vacation? Suggestions?

[ficklecycle]

More of these festivals need to add fucking camping.

[dorkfish]

I'm thinking about going to this. Is there a lot to do and see around New Orleans if I take a weeks vacation? Suggestions?
It's a nice town. The touristy French Quarter is an absolute abomination now post-Katrina. But if you like exploring cities, it's definitely interesting and charming.

[daxton]

Seriously, what do you know, dorkfish? Yes, there's plenty to do and The French Quarter is fine. Why would it be an abomination now? Bourbon St. has always been disgusting in its own right. The rest of the quarter has much to offer and is not just touristy. I'm going this weekend. I'll report back.

[suprefan]

LINE UP


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[daxton]

Um.......what? Where is this allusive lineup? I hate you Supre. Hate.

[koryp]

www.lineup link (http://2010.thevoodooexperience.com/)

or for those too lazy to follow the link...


2010 LINEUP
MUSE OZZY OSBOURNE WEEZER MGMT DRAKE METRIC HOT CHIP INTERPOL DEADMAU5 PAUL VAN DYK
STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB PAUL OAKENFOLD JAKOB DYLAN AND THREE LEGS FERRY CORSTON BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE RAPHAEL SAADIQ EAGLES OF DEATH METAL CAGE THE ELEPHANT MINUS THE BEAR
JANELLE MONAE ELI "PAPERBOY" REED GALACTIC WITH GUESTS THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT JONSI INNERPARTYSYSTEM AFROJACK DIE ANTWOORD TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE REBIRTH BRASS BAND CROOKERS PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND STANTON MOORE TRIO WITH ANDERS OSBORNE AND ROBERT WALTER VOICE OF THE WETLAND ALL STARS TAB BENOIT CYRIL NEVILLE WAYLON THIBODEAUX BIG CHIEF BOURDEAUX JOHNNY VIDACOVICH JOHNNY SANSONE BOYS NOIZE SOUL REBELS BRASS BAND THERESA ANDERSSON BASIN STREET RECORDS REVUE KERMIT RUFFINS DR. MICHAEL WHITE JEREMY DAVENPORT GEORGE PORTER, JR. & RUNNIN' PARDNERS TOUBAB KREWE JON CLEARY AND THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN TREME BRASS BAND WITH UNCLE LIONEL BATISTE CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHTNIN MALCOM BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION THE NEW ORLEANS BINGO! SHOW THE HAPPY TALK BAND FLEUR DE TEASE BURLESQUE REVUE ROTARY DOWNS PAUL SANCHEZ DJ SOUL SISTER QUINTRON & MISS PUSSYCAT HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND GAL HOLIDAY ROSIE LEDET FATTER THAN ALBERT LEO JACKSON AND THE MELODY CLOUDS AM FITZ & THE TANTRUMS JONATHAN TYLER AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS SHANNON MCNALLY CREOLE STRING BEANS FEUFOLLET ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART LOCOS POR JUANA FLOW TRIBE CONSORTIUM OF GENIUS LUKE WINSLOW-KING NOISICIAN COALITION DJ QUICKIE MART THE VETTES DEBAUCHE HELEN GILLET THE LOCAL SKANK COOT MC SWEET TEA RIVAL SONS LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS

[WhyTheLongFace]

MUSE OZZY OSBOURNE WEEZER MGMT DRAKE METRIC HOT CHIP INTERPOL DEADMAU5
STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE RAPHAEL SAADIQMINUS THE BEAR JANELLE MONAE JONSI

Hmmm I want

[PJandBompton]

dammit. solid lineup.

[faxman75]

I was thinking just the opposite though Jonsi would be cool but I would rather see him in a theater this time.

[shotglass75]

When did Weezer become the ugly stepchild of the music scene? I saw them tear it up quite right with the Foo Fighters a few years ago, and was happy to do it.

Is it the association with Blink-182 off last year's tour? I could buy that.... all I know is that I'm bringing a pair of non-festival junkies to Voodoo, and I'm glad they've got some acts suitable for public consumption (Weezer, Ozzy) to go along with the festival whores (Muse, MGMT). Very excited for the lineup tomorrow.

No it isn't that. I actually kinda like Weezer I just hate the amount of adoration that they get. Everyone tries to paint them as this almighty amazing band with brilliant songs and blah blah blah and I just don't see it. And Rivers is such a dork he's cool. He's probably really a dork. Yeah, they write some decent tunes but nothing to go crazy about.

ps I did catch that Foo Fighters tour and did enjoy their set. I just hate the hype

[koryp]

The email I got this morning says they are resurrecting the dance tent that that has been missing the last few years. This explains the additional electronic and dj acts on the lineup. Overall excited by this lineup. We missed jonsi and die antwood due to conflictchella this year, so feel pretty blessed to see them show up at Voodoo. Seriously did not expect this. The biggest jaw dropping act has got to be Interpol given their stance of avoiding festivals the last few years. They were fantastic last trip through NOLA, hoping they get a good slot.

[koryp]

I'm thinking about going to this. Is there a lot to do and see around New Orleans if I take a weeks vacation? Suggestions?

Omg yes. The week of Voodoo is music heaven in the den of evil. Aftershows, aftershows, aftershows. They pop up all over town. Small acoustic sets, impromptu collaborations, straight up balls out(literally) small venue shows, and a party hard attitude second only to Tijuana. Halloween is our second favorite holiday after mardi gras. Bring a costume. For the tamer side, lots of history to experience. You can only eat better in new york. I think we've even got Paris beat on that one now. If you come out, hook up with locals from the board we'd be glad to steer you in the right direction. I'm happy to see coachella peeps cone out for this. Most of you care about music enough to really appreciate what we do here.

[luckyface]

What the hell happened to Interpol in the 2 years in between tours?? They are below some much less popular bands. They should easily be before every band on the 2nd line.

[daxton]

Even though I've signed up for the emails, I'm not getting them.

[yeahfontaine]

What the hell happened to Interpol in the 2 years in between tours?? They are below some much less popular bands. They should easily be before every band on the 2nd line.

1) way too long between albums/tours
2) when the album finally shows up, it's reportedly self-produced
3) the first single is lackluster
4) no Carlos D

[faxman75]

Weezer hasn't been a great band since Pinkerton. In fact every album since then has become progressively worse. Pinkerton is better than Maladroit, Maladroit is better than Green, Green is better than Make Believe and following Make Believe things went to a whole new ridiculous low. This is such a pity and Perfect Situation were the last two listenable Weezer songs.

[Boourns]

Does this mean another Jonsi tour?

[rage patton]

Weezer hasn't been a great band since Pinkerton. In fact every album since then has become progressively worse. Pinkerton is better than Maladroit, Maladroit is better than Green, Green is better than Make Believe and following Make Believe things went to a whole new ridiculous low. This is such a pity and Perfect Situation were the last two listenable Weezer songs.

Actually, Green Album came before Maladroit. Also, I actually like the Green Album but find Maladroit basically unlistenable.

And the last listenable Weezer song was "Pork & Beans." When I first heard it I had hope Weezer was returning back to form. To me, "Pork & Beans" could have easily fit onto Pinkerton. Unfortunately the rest of the Red Album was nowhere near as good.

Also, this line up has a few good bands but overall sucks.

[TomServo]

Also, this line up has a few good bands but overall sucks.

You do know this festival costs $99 (if you bought your tickets on early bird), right? That's $33 (actually, about $36 after fees) a day.

I'll gladly take Muse, Weezer, Ozzy and the rest for under forty bucks a day. Jonsi and Janelle Monae, SSSC and Innerpartysystem... and that's without even considering most of the dance acts or Interpol.

Compared to Coachella's nearing $300 ticket price, this is a steal.

[liquidsnake28]

Hmmm I actually like this lineup and I've been wanting to go to New Orleans for years. It's pretty much the only major American city I've never been to and it has such a rich music culture. I'm seriously considering this. I mean they got; Muse, Ozzy, Interpol, Hot Chip, Metric, Eagles of Death Metal, Jonsi and Galactic. That might be enough for me.

[Westy]

Omg yes. The week of Voodoo is music heaven in the den of evil. Aftershows, aftershows, aftershows. They pop up all over town. Small acoustic sets, impromptu collaborations, straight up balls out(literally) small venue shows, and a party hard attitude second only to Tijuana. Halloween is our second favorite holiday after mardi gras. Bring a costume. For the tamer side, lots of history to experience. You can only eat better in new york. I think we've even got Paris beat on that one now. If you come out, hook up with locals from the board we'd be glad to steer you in the right direction. I'm happy to see coachella peeps cone out for this. Most of you care about music enough to really appreciate what we do here.

Thanks Koryp. I'm going to do my best to make it happen. MUSE! Interpol! Ozzy! Boys Noize! Afrojack! Deadmau5!

[liquidsnake28]

Omg yes. The week of Voodoo is music heaven in the den of evil. Aftershows, aftershows, aftershows. They pop up all over town. Small acoustic sets, impromptu collaborations, straight up balls out(literally) small venue shows, and a party hard attitude second only to Tijuana. Halloween is our second favorite holiday after mardi gras. Bring a costume. For the tamer side, lots of history to experience. You can only eat better in new york. I think we've even got Paris beat on that one now. If you come out, hook up with locals from the board we'd be glad to steer you in the right direction. I'm happy to see coachella peeps cone out for this. Most of you care about music enough to really appreciate what we do here.

Ok, thanks a lot. I'm definitely going now. This just sounds like too much fun. Halloween is by far my favorite holiday. Combine that with a music festival = practically heaven for me. I'm finally going to get off my ass and put together a really good costume this year.

[faxman75]

You do know this festival costs $99 (if you bought your tickets on early bird), right? That's $33 (actually, about $36 after fees) a day.

I'll gladly take Muse, Weezer, Ozzy and the rest for under forty bucks a day. Jonsi and Janelle Monae, SSSC and Innerpartysystem... and that's without even considering most of the dance acts or Interpol.

Compared to Coachella's nearing $300 ticket price, this is a steal.


Presale is over. You are comparing Voodoo Presale prices to Coachella full price tickets.

[Llama of Time]

Presale is over. You are comparing Voodoo Presale prices to Coachella full price tickets.
He is, but still, 3 day tickets at full price are only 150 bucks, half the price of Coachella. Thats only 50 bucks a day. I paid 45 bucks just to see Muse with only one opening band. Money wise its still not a bad deal at all

[Llama of Time]

BTW, to anyone whose been before, are LOA VIP passes worth it? I've already bought them but I'm just curious. This is my first year and I bought VIP passes because person im going with wanted them and said they were way worth it.

[faxman75]

Actually, Green Album came before Maladroit. Also, I actually like the Green Album but find Maladroit basically unlistenable.

You are right. I know they came out really close together. Green album is fun and muppety and all but I like Weezer when they have an edge so i'm going to disagree with you on which one was better and leave it as Slob is the best song from either of those albums.

52_XiKxZ1K4



And the last listenable Weezer song was "Pork & Beans." When I first heard it I had hope Weezer was returning back to form. To me, "Pork & Beans" could have easily fit onto Pinkerton. Unfortunately the rest of the Red Album was nowhere near as good.


I'm sorry but I can't disagree more with you on this one. Pinkerton was one of the best written albums to come out of the 90's. It was a confessional, loaded with emotion and powerful rock songs. Pork & Beans has no heart, soul or emotion. It's chalked full of pop culture references and funny phrases like not giving a hoot about what you think. I mean we went from some really deep emotional poetry on Pinkerton like "i've got a number of irrational fears, that I'd like to share with you" I mean, pretty cut and dry right? but it says so much, so full of insecurity but he wants to take that leap and he's ready because he's in love......and then we have Pork and Beans "Imma do the things that i wanna do
I ain't got a thing to prove to you."

Which sounds like something an out of control teen would say on Montel Williams.

I know that's just one example but Pinkerton is sacred and I wouldn't want that Pork & Beans song anywhere near my Pinkerton. heh.

[faxman75]

He is, but still, 3 day tickets at full price are only 150 bucks, half the price of Coachella. Thats only 50 bucks a day. I paid 45 bucks just to see Muse with only one opening band. Money wise its still not a bad deal at all

Coachella is $300 when you add service fees. Voodoo will be closer to $200 when all is said and done. I don't think it's that much of a bargain. $100 more dollars to go to Coachella is well worth it when you compare the two lineups. I'm not saying Voodoo is overpriced or expensive or not great. I'm just trying to get you at realistic price levels and then compare the lineups and festival experience or whatever. Side by side if Coachella was a flat $300 and Voodoo is a flat $150. I'm still going to Coachella because the artists and the experience are well worth it. I hope to make it to voodoo one day though.

[rage patton]

I'm sorry but I can't disagree more with you on this one. Pinkerton was one of the best written albums to come out of the 90's. It was a confessional, loaded with emotion and powerful rock songs. Pork & Beans has no heart, soul or emotion. It's chalked full of pop culture references and funny phrases like not giving a hoot about what you think. I mean we went from some really deep emotional poetry on Pinkerton like "i've got a number of irrational fears, that I'd like to share with you" I mean, pretty cut and dry right? but it says so much, so full of insecurity but he wants to take that leap and he's ready because he's in love......and then we have Pork and Beans "Imma do the things that i wanna do
I ain't got a thing to prove to you."

Which sounds like something an out of control teen would say on Montel Williams.

I know that's just one example but Pinkerton is sacred and I wouldn't want that Pork & Beans song anywhere near my Pinkerton. heh.

I understand how deep of an album Pinkerton is. And I love the album. But have you listened to the lyrics of El Scorcho? They are completely ridiculous and silly. That is why it is a stand out track on that album. I think "Pork & Beans" could have fit in with the album in same vein. El Scorcho also has some pop culture references in it.

I am not saying the Red Album is anywhere near comparable to Pinkerton. I am just saying "Pork & Beans" could have easily fit into Pinkerton. Musically, it also sounds the most like any Blue Album/Pinkerton era Weezer since those albums.

[Llama of Time]

Coachella is $300 when you add service fees. Voodoo will be closer to $200 when all is said and done. I don't think it's that much of a bargain. $100 more dollars to go to Coachella is well worth it when you compare the two lineups. I'm not saying Voodoo is overpriced or expensive or not great. I'm just trying to get you at realistic price levels and then compare the lineups and festival experience or whatever. Side by side if Coachella was a flat $300 and Voodoo is a flat $150. I'm still going to Coachella because the artists and the experience are well worth it. I hope to make it to voodoo one day though.
Oh yeah, if I had a chance to go to Coachella this year I would have done it in a heartbeat, even if it meant missing Voodoo. I wanted to go really badly but I don't live close enough, it would have costed much more than 300 overall for me to make it out there, since I would have probably had to fly there. Voodoo's much closer so that makes it easier for me. If I was closer to Coachella I would have gladly forked out the extra 100 bucks and went to that instead.

Though I'm personally ok with Voodoo's price and im glad im going. Can't wait for it. Also, music festival on halloween sounds awesome.

[faxman75]

I understand how deep of an album Pinkerton is. And I love the album. But have you listened to the lyrics of El Scorcho? They are completely ridiculous and silly. That is why it is a stand out track on that album. I think "Pork & Beans" could have fit in with the album in same vein. El Scorcho also has some pop culture references in it.

I am not saying the Red Album is anywhere near comparable to Pinkerton. I am just saying "Pork & Beans" could have easily fit into Pinkerton. Musically, it also sounds the most like any Blue Album/Pinkerton era Weezer since those albums.

I know Josh. It boils down to us feeling differently about the song Pork & Beans. While El Scorcho is silly it fits perfectly on Pinkerton where I think Pork & Beans is inferior. I don't tihnk there is a right or wrong, i'm just passionate about Pinkerton, like I said, it's sacred.

Now i'm just bitter over how the band evolved. :) I did watch a good portion of their webcast at Bonnaroo. It was alright but they really just come off as a shell of what they used to be. I'll never forget how crazy, exciting and fun their live shows were in the mid 90's and how empty I felt after seeing them the last two times this decade, one of which was at Coachella 05'. One thing I will say about Rivers though, he wanted to be an arena rock star since day 1. That was the impression I got from them very early on. I just didn't expect them to suck so bad by the time they got there.

[faxman75]

Though I'm personally ok with Voodoo's price and im glad im going. Can't wait for it. Also, music festival on halloween sounds awesome.

I have no doubt you will have fun. I was considering going but other priorities arose.

[liquidsnake28]

The only band I can think of that has declined more than Weezer is Mars Volta.

[dorkfish]

Does this mean another Jonsi tour?
Yes. Oct/Nov

[Stillwater]

The Voodoo twitter says they'll have another add on Monday.

I hope it is of the headliner variety

[Westy]

I've reserved a room at the Marriott through the Voodoo website. $129 per night compared to $274 on hotels.com. Bargain.

[Boourns]

Actually, Green Album came before Maladroit. Also, I actually like the Green Album but find Maladroit basically unlistenable.

Yeah, pretty much. I mean, the Green Album was no Pinkerton, certainly, but the singles were fun. Maladroit was just garbage.
Blue = great
Pinkerton = great
Green = eh
Maladroit = fart
Make Believe = crap
Red Album = hot diarrhea
Raditude = hot diarrhea and hemorrhoid blood

[liquidsnake28]

Lineup additions on monday. Who will the other headliners be? Soundgarden? Lady Gaga?

[suprefan]

Yes, Lady Gaga is going to fly in the middle of shows in Belfast to play voodoo.

[dorkfish]

I wouldn't bet on a huge addition on Monday, though Tool is playing there this weekend, so it's possible that they could announce Tool after their show's completion.

[Llama of Time]

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=186230305842&ref=ts
Calling it :D

But seriously, it may not be a headliner type but I'm sure it'll be a somewhat well-known national act, they wouldn't tease adding them alone if it wasn't someone somewhat big, would they? They'd just add them in with the other additions when the schedule is announced or whenever they make those.

I've heard rumors of The Strokes and Soundgarden. I would be very very very happy with the Strokes.

Though Daft Punk would totally be amazing

[Thisismyname]

I'm hoping for LCD Soundsystem... just because it would make some Florida dates more likely either before or after Voodoo.

Although, I have no idea why they would wait till Monday to announce LCD, so I doubt it's them.

[Westy]

Are you saying Prince will be the addition?

[Llama of Time]

I'm hoping for LCD Soundsystem... just because it would make some Florida dates more likely either before or after Voodoo.

Although, I have no idea why they would wait till Monday to announce LCD, so I doubt it's them.
That would make me very happy, I was hoping they'd be in the original line-up. I want to see them very bad and worried they won't tour after this (maybe im wrong though, im just figuring since this is happening is supposed to be the last album) and I'll never get to see them.

but yeah I don't know why they'd wait to monday to announce them. Really though, i dont really know anyone that would be good reason to wait to Monday

[koryp]

BTW, to anyone whose been before, are LOA VIP passes worth it? I've already bought them but I'm just curious. This is my first year and I bought VIP passes because person im going with wanted them and said they were way worth it.

Not really worth it, but at $350 a good bargain to sell for a profit before the festival. The perks are very few, the bathrooms still get pretty grotesque, and most of the VIP viewing areas really suck. Regular admission gets you access to great food, shitty(pun intended) port-o-potties, plenty of space to stretch out and lots of shade under 100+ year old oak trees.


I've reserved a room at the Marriott through the Voodoo website. $129 per night compared to $274 on hotels.com. Bargain.

You can get cheaper rooms, but the Marriot is really the best place to be for Voodoo. Middle of the French Quarter, plenty of options for getting back and forth from the festival and aftershows, decent rooms, and the 72 hour party that rages on. We are close enough to drive back and forth each day, but wouldn't miss out on being there. It's like the campground at Coachella, but with working showers, down pillows, and room service.


Coachella is $300 when you add service fees. Voodoo will be closer to $200 when all is said and done. I don't think it's that much of a bargain. $100 more dollars to go to Coachella is well worth it when you compare the two lineups. I'm not saying Voodoo is overpriced or expensive or not great. I'm just trying to get you at realistic price levels and then compare the lineups and festival experience or whatever. Side by side if Coachella was a flat $300 and Voodoo is a flat $150. I'm still going to Coachella because the artists and the experience are well worth it. I hope to make it to voodoo one day though.

I hope you make it some day. We do have fun. Solution to the decision you pose is simple, go to both.

[daxton]

Kory Kory Kory! I'm so tired today. Off to New Orleans!

[seandigi]

Koryp, my parents live out in Ponchatoula but I'm considering going to Voodoo and staying in the French Quarter. How far is that from City Park? I couldn't imagine making a trip out here, with friends, and not staying walking distance from Harah's and Bourbon St. I can't wait for Tool tonight!

[koryp]

Kory Kory Kory! I'm so tired today. Off to New Orleans!

I fucking hear ya! Have a safe trip home if I don't see you tonight, We'll be checking in around 9ish, so not so sure about another show tonight.


Koryp, my parents live out in Ponchatoula but I'm considering going to Voodoo and staying in the French Quarter. How far is that from City Park? I couldn't imagine making a trip out here, with friends, and not staying walking distance from Harah's and Bourbon St. I can't wait for Tool tonight!

50 feet from the street car. It gets you there and back in 20 minutes for a buck 25 each way. There is usually a bus you can pay for that is "express service" for around 60 bucks for the weekend and it picks up and drops off at the Marriot. I've never used the bus, so can't really say if there is any value in it. Either way you make the trip to City Park with a load of festival goers who have not waited to get to the park to start the party. Cabs are also available for around 12 bucks each way. Most of the aftershows are within 10blocks of the Marriot.

[yeahfontaine]

The shuttle from the Marriott is fabulous. I used it all weekend in '08 and only had smooth experiences--not to mention I made a bunch of new friends to hang out with each night after the fest, which was key since I traveled to New Orleans alone that year.

[seandigi]

Awesome. I'm really considering going this year. Staying in the Quarter would be ideal for me. Can't wait to see who they announce next week.

[seandigi]

Hopefully flights from Phoenx won't be too bad. This time around for Tool they were about $350 round trip, which isn't too bad. Between tickets, flights, hotel, and party money the Voodoo weekend will be about a $1000 trip. I guess its worth it for the memories and a hell of a weekend in Nawlins.

[koryp]

Hopefully flights from Phoenx won't be too bad. This time around for Tool they were about $350 round trip, which isn't too bad. Between tickets, flights, hotel, and party money the Voodoo weekend will be about a $1000 trip. I guess its worth it for the memories and a hell of a weekend in Nawlins.

Absolutely memories>money

[seandigi]

After all, you can't take it with you...

[spun711]

i am going!
just wondering anyone heading there from the sf bay area?
are we doing a coachella meetup at NOLA for this? and how would we find out about the aftershows?? will there be a centralized website or is it all word of mouth when we get there?

[Llama of Time]

hey guys, the after shows, are they usually 21+? Or are there some that aren't?

[koryp]

Most venues are 18+ to enter, 21 to drink. Most of the aftershows are just listed on the venues websites, some pop up on the individual club's playbill the day of the show. Some artist will announce where they will be later that night at the end of their voodoo set. I've seen no central place where it all gets posted, but always had at least a dozen good shows to pick from after midnight.

[seandigi]

Do they charge for the after shows, or is it included? Tool fucking killed it tonight in Nawlins, FYI. I'm so glad I flew out this weekend.

[Llama of Time]

Most venues are 18+ to enter, 21 to drink. Most of the aftershows are just listed on the venues websites, some pop up on the individual club's playbill the day of the show. Some artist will announce where they will be later that night at the end of their voodoo set. I've seen no central place where it all gets posted, but always had at least a dozen good shows to pick from after midnight.
Is it usually just local bands doing them or do sometimes do big bands play them?

[Westy]

My Morning Jacket added.

[liquidsnake28]

Great but is that the only addition today?

[Llama of Time]

Is MMJ good? What album should I listen to?

And liquid yeah they are the only one for today.

[liquidsnake28]

They're only one of the best live bands in the world.

Listen in this order:
Z
Evil Urges
It Still Moves
take your pick on their first two

The live album is really good so that's also a fine place to start.

[ficklecycle]

Motherfuck. If Phoenix gets added too I am 100% ditching Outside Lands.

[daxton]

I fucking hear ya! Have a safe trip home if I don't see you tonight, We'll be checking in around 9ish, so not so sure about another show tonight.

Dude, had the best time Saturday night. Went to see my friend's friend spin at Ampersand, then Dax at One Eyed Jacks, then the funk soul party at Mimi's in the Marginy. We were out till 5:30 AM. Saw a bunch more music last night and made our way to Frenchman St. and ran into some friends from BR. Super fun weekend in the crescent city. Hope all your festivities went well too and hope Captain Al treated y'all right ;)

[PJandBompton]

My Morning Jacket added.

whoa.

[koryp]

Dude, had the best time Saturday night. Went to see my friend's friend spin at Ampersand, then Dax at One Eyed Jacks, then the funk soul party at Mimi's in the Marginy. We were out till 5:30 AM. Saw a bunch more music last night and made our way to Frenchman St. and saw ran into some friends from BR. Super fun weekend in the crescent city. Hope all your festivities went well too and hope Captain Al treated y'all right ;)

Cap'n Al was spot on! Thanks.

[daxton]

Congrats.

[koryp]

Is it usually just local bands doing them or do sometimes do big bands play them?

Total mix, we never know what to expect. Most of the regular venues have at least one act that could easily have been on the voodoo lineup or played in the last few years. At these shows it's not unusual to see members of bands playing voodoo in a guest appearance. There are also shows by voodoo performers, especially the djs. Tiesto invited all 20000 to Ampersand after his set a couple years ago. Went on till the sun came up. Just start watching hob, republic, one eyed jacks, howling wolf, or tips. Check pollstar. The'll start having listings for October by mid July.

[koryp]

Congrats.

Thanks

[TomServo]

I was hoping for a band I really enjoy as the add, but MMJ is nothing to sneeze at. I'm bringing a few friends from Dallas (who are not-NOT-not music festival fans) and they're bound to be converted to Muse or MMJ... or at least Weezer. ;)

I still don't understand the utter lack of Soundgarden and Faith No More at these festivals. If FNM only manages one 55 minute setlist in the entire US festival season, there's something terribly wrong with our music scene.

[koryp]

I was hoping for a band I really enjoy as the add, but MMJ is nothing to sneeze at. I'm bringing a few friends from Dallas (who are not-NOT-not music festival fans) and they're bound to be converted to Muse or MMJ... or at least Weezer. ;)

I still don't understand the utter lack of Soundgarden and Faith No More at these festivals. If FNM only manages one 55 minute setlist in the entire US festival season, there's something terribly wrong with our music scene.

I keep looking at that top line on the lineup and thinking they've left room next to Muse and Ozzy for one more heavy addition to boost sales in the coming weeks.

[TomServo]

I keep looking at that top line on the lineup and thinking they've left room next to Muse and Ozzy for one more heavy addition to boost sales in the coming weeks.

Yeah, with MMJ on the second line (and before Weezer, which was a bit of a surprise), the top line looks like it's missing something. Might just be a coincidence.

One of the CoS commenters suggested that Soundgarden will be added AFTER Lollapalooza, due to their contract with the fest. Probably just a rumor, but I can't think of a reason in the world that they aren't booked at more fests.

[ficklecycle]

This festival has gotten some pretty good names in recent years. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw some more awesome names added later throughout the summer.

[TomServo]

Anyone want to do a Coachella board meetup for drinks after the show somewhere in the French Quarter? My Dallas friends are really looking forward to doing Bourbon Street with style.

Then again, they're from Dallas, so style = ? Heh.

[daxton]

YES, but I won't be mad if it's not on Bourbon.

[koryp]

I'll make mine a coffee. I'd be down to meet up, maybe even catch a show after. I'm with daxton though, won't be sad if it's not bourbon. Let's watch to see who's playing HOB, jacks or checkpoint charlie's. Tomservo, wanna start a thread? Make it official.

[daxton]

Where's Checkpoint? Never heard of it.

[koryp]

Checkpoint charlie's is a bar on the corner of the marigny triangle. It's a cold war reference as it marks the leaving of the french quarter and entering the rest of the city. Generally not so tourist laden. There are clubs all around it that always have someone playing or spinning.

[TomServo]

We have a few more months to see who's playing and where... should be easy to set something up. Maybe some more Coachella boarders will join the Voodoo fray....

[koryp]

We have a few more months to see who's playing and where... should be easy to set something up. Maybe some more Coachella boarders will join the Voodoo fray....

Right on. Let's revisit this in august.

[daxton]

We have a few more months to see who's playing and where... should be easy to set something up. Maybe some more Coachella boarders will join the Voodoo fray....

God, I hope not. I want to meet almost zero of these people.

[ficklecycle]

BTW, does anyone know what time the fest usually starts? I'm looking at flights right now and need to plan accordingly since I'll probably be flying in on Friday.

[NorCalRock]

Has anyone experienced the LOA Lounge/VIP at the Voodoo???

I've seen some mixed reactions on the web about plunking down the extra $350 in cash. The most appealing appears to be a spot in front of the main stage (all the other BS looks typical lame; toilets and expensive well bar).

Just wondering if someone has done it or seen the areas for it if you've gone in the past?

[TomServo]

Has anyone experienced the LOA Lounge/VIP at the Voodoo???

I've seen some mixed reactions on the web about plunking down the extra $350 in cash. The most appealing appears to be a spot in front of the main stage (all the other BS looks typical lame; toilets and expensive well bar).

Just wondering if someone has done it or seen the areas for it if you've gone in the past?

I was a LOA VIP two years ago, and we spent maybe a half hour in the area total (same as the abysmal Coachella VIP area). Last year they added the VIP space in front of the stage, and that was appealing, but ultimately unnecessary. It's not too tough to get a decent spot at Voodoo, everybody's pretty laid back in my experiences.

The non-VIP restrooms were horrendous last year, though, so if you're a germophobe, that might be a strong reason to go VIP.

[Pinkie]

I am also curious as to what time everything starts on Friday. My daughter wants to go and I can't get off on Friday until at least noon and then I would have to drive to New Orleans. I have never been and I have put off buying tickets as of yet.

[TomServo]

Looking at last year's schedule, the show supposedly started at 10:45am on Friday... but that's questionable, since most of us were in line for wristbands well past 11. There probably weren't any real popular acts playing until the afternoon, with the Cool Kids and Janelle Monae both after 4, lots of local acts earlier than that and some jazz.

I doubt you'll miss many national acts if you arrive late, but if you're planning on camping for a night act, you might be in trouble. This fest kicks into gear in the late afternoon. Examples from last year:

Friday after 4: The Cool Kids, Janelle Monae, Black Keys, Silversun Pickups, Justice, Fischerspooner, Eminem (we saw some of all of these acts without too much work at all)

Saturday after 3: Mates of State, Mutemath, Gogol Bordello, Wolfmother, Jane's Addiction, KISS (saw all of these)

Sunday got started earlier... after 1: All Time Low, Brand New, The Pogues, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Flaming Lips, Lenny Kravitz (some all of these)

If the past is any indication, the festival starts slow and ramps up, like any trip to N'awlins should. I think they want to encourage everyone to check out the local acts and oddities (like Fleur de Tease) in the early afternoon, and enjoy the national acts as the night approaches.

[NorCalRock]

I was a LOA VIP two years ago, and we spent maybe a half hour in the area total (same as the abysmal Coachella VIP area). Last year they added the VIP space in front of the stage, and that was appealing, but ultimately unnecessary. It's not too tough to get a decent spot at Voodoo, everybody's pretty laid back in my experiences.

The non-VIP restrooms were horrendous last year, though, so if you're a germophobe, that might be a strong reason to go VIP.

Appreciate the feedback Tom, love the Patton avatar as well, saw them in Frisco this year and was amazing.

Since we couldn't swing Roo or Coach this year; Voodoo wins our vote as I'm not stoked with the whole Epicenter 2010 thing (last year's Epicenter was a lineup for the decade in one day). ACL blew it because they weren't willing to sell more three day passes, not to mention NOLA on Halloween just has to be killer.

Voodoo has quality all over a cool selection of genres and many bands at fests that I wanted to see but haven't had a chance because of conflicts.

I saw some vids of Ozzy a few days ago in LA and his voice was pretty horrid but with it being the Night of darkness with the Prince of darkness I won't think it will matter.

[TomServo]

Appreciate the feedback Tom, love the Patton avatar as well, saw them in Frisco this year and was amazing.

The avatar pic is from the Monday FNM show, my wife and I were #4-5 in line for their first US appearance. Fantastic show, I only wish they made it to LA or some more fests!

KISS was in the Ozzy position last year... nothing to write home about musically, but fun to watch as a spectacle on Halloween.

[NorCalRock]

The avatar pic is from the Monday FNM show, my wife and I were #4-5 in line for their first US appearance. Fantastic show, I only wish they made it to LA or some more fests!

Go figure, I was at the Monday show as well. I wish I went to all three but the bay area being as live music overload as it is I had the first five day concert with FNM, Spoon, Muse, 2x Dead Weather.

I know it's off subject but here are some of the vids I took from that FNM Monday show that turned out decent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BISeTAdC71s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUFnqUnkd2w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpbtx1zgnDs

FNM would rock Voodoo, especially if they were able to open for Ozzy but ain't goin' to happen.

[liquidsnake28]

last year's Epicenter was a lineup for the decade in one day

This is a joke, right?

[NorCalRock]

This is a joke, right?

To each their own man. It's the variety of music I like;

Paper Tongue, Aesop Rock, Atmosphere, Street Sweeper Social Club, Hollywood Undead, Atreyu, Wolfmother, Alice In Chains, Linkin Park, Tool.

There wasn't a boring moment and I was thoroughly entertained for the whole day. It was a full day where I was able to get to every show and saw some bands I hadn't seen before, including on of my favorites in Tool (freaking Maynard was on crutches).

I may not be as sophisticated as some peeps that go to concerts on here but I know what I like. After going to an average of 80 concerts a year for the last ten years I can say it was one of the better full days of music.

[Llama of Time]

Looking at last year's schedule, the show supposedly started at 10:45am on Friday... but that's questionable, since most of us were in line for wristbands well past 11. There probably weren't any real popular acts playing until the afternoon, with the Cool Kids and Janelle Monae both after 4, lots of local acts earlier than that and some jazz.

I doubt you'll miss many national acts if you arrive late, but if you're planning on camping for a night act, you might be in trouble. This fest kicks into gear in the late afternoon. Examples from last year:

Friday after 4: The Cool Kids, Janelle Monae, Black Keys, Silversun Pickups, Justice, Fischerspooner, Eminem (we saw some of all of these acts without too much work at all)

Saturday after 3: Mates of State, Mutemath, Gogol Bordello, Wolfmother, Jane's Addiction, KISS (saw all of these)

Sunday got started earlier... after 1: All Time Low, Brand New, The Pogues, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Flaming Lips, Lenny Kravitz (some all of these)

If the past is any indication, the festival starts slow and ramps up, like any trip to N'awlins should. I think they want to encourage everyone to check out the local acts and oddities (like Fleur de Tease) in the early afternoon, and enjoy the national acts as the night approaches.
So considering you got to see most of those people, sounds like they are pretty good at scheduling? I'm hoping theres no big conflicts for me. Do the top headliners usually play alone or against someone? Like, for example, would Ozzy and Muse play at the same time as anyone else big, based on past years I mean? Mostly just hoping neither plays at the same time as MGMT.

And, are the stages close and is it easy to get around? I'll probably be running stage to stage. Like, say someone ended at 5 that I watched, and there was another set on another stage starting right at 5, I'd probably be able to make it in time to not miss much?

[TomServo]

The two main stages are opposite each other, and they play alternating sets that don't overlap... so, for instance, when Wolfmother finished, you'd just walk across the field to the Jane's Addiction stage and enjoy their whole set, then repeat the action for KISS. Easy as hell, unless you intend to camp out a particular artist... even then you can maintain a decent spot without getting crushed and still kind of see the action on the other stage. (I'd recommend the former approach, though)

Unlike Lolla, there aren't many major headliners opposing each other, and if they are, they're from different genres - George Clinton vs. a rock act, Eminem vs. Fischerspooner, so forth. However, they've got a robust electronic stage this year, and I expect the major electronic acts will overlap with the rock headliners.

Finally, the distance between stages is sort of a happy medium between Coachella and Lollapalooza - there are no mile-long stretches you have to brave to catch multiple acts, yet the stages don't have major sound bleed or overlap. You'll find that most folks are wandering around rather than running from place to place, the atmosphere is pretty laid back (unlike the mad dash from Raconteurs to Radiohead at Lolla a couple years back).

There are downsides, and ways that Rehage really need to improve. Last year they got in a dispute with Pepsi and had *NO* soft drinks at all for the entire fest (I bought a root beer float and drank the root beer separate to beat this stupid policy), and the bathrooms turned into a muddy disgusting mosh pit reminiscent of Woodstock '99 when the rains came. But for $99 (the early bird price, not the current $149) - Halloween, great music, costumes, cajun food... with thousands of your closest friends? A steal.

[seandigi]

Has anyone seen the line up on Wikipedia? They claim that Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, and Atoms For Peace were added to the line up on 06/24/10. There is no way this can be true, is there? I got excited at first, then realized its the most uncreddible source around.

[softbulletin]

Wiki vandalism.

[unit300021]

Soundgarden and Atoms for Peace might be likely adds, but I highly doubt that Led Zeppelin would have Voodoo be their first USA show who knows how long. If they ever do a tour again I doubt they would do Festivals here in the USA, Glastonbury or other major European ones maybe, but not here. Either way nothing has been announced on Voodoo's website and I wouldn't hold your breath.

[seandigi]

I didn't plan on it. Thought it was pretty funny.

[Stillwater]

It also has Driveshaft on the lineup there. Haha

[rage patton]

It also has Driveshaft on the lineup there. Haha

Charlie is alive!?!?

[Stillwater]

Is there a Voodoo forum anywhere? Trying to find some lineup addition rumors or something...

[TomServo]

I think this is as close as it comes. Consequence of Sound has a lot of Voodoo comments on their Festival Outlook page (none recent), the Muse board had a lot of Voodoo talk for awhile, and sometimes the Lolla board is good for crossover fests... but feel free to let us know if you find something else.

[Llama of Time]

I think this is as close as it comes. Consequence of Sound has a lot of Voodoo comments on their Festival Outlook page (none recent), the Muse board had a lot of Voodoo talk for awhile, and sometimes the Lolla board is good for crossover fests... but feel free to let us know if you find something else.

Yeah, those are pretty much all the places I've checked up on it. Well and theres a little bit of discussion at the ACL forums but not much. I wish they did have a forum.

[Llama of Time]

So, maybe I'm reading wrong, but I think LCD and Hot Chip are going to be touring together in October. I'm thinking LCD will be added. I think they'd be a good fit. Not as a headliner or anything, maybe playing before a headliner. Like before Muse on Friday. Or maybe headlining the dance tent one night. Though that seems more for DJs.

I'm not so sure if they'll add another headliner. Though if so I'm thinking Soundgarden still. We probably won't know until September time about a third headliner. Though if LCD would announce their dates already we might would be able to figure that out.

[Stillwater]

LCD Soundsystem 2010 Tour Dates:
07/29 – Melbourne, AU @ Festival Hall *
07/30 – Queensland, AU @ Spendour in the Grass
08/01 – Nigata Prefecture, JP @ Fuji Rock Festival
08/12 – Oslo, NO @ Oya Festival
08/13 – Gothenburg, SE @ Way Out West Festival
08/14 – Copenhagen, DK @ Koncerthuset
08/17 – Ibiza @ Ibiza Rocks
08/27 – Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
08/29 – Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
08/31 – Tel Aviv, IR @ Heineken Music Festival
09/04 – Stradbally, IE @ Electric Picnic
09/10 – Berlin, DE @ Berlin Festival
09/12 – Isle of Wight, UK @ Bestival
09/24 – Philadelphia, PA @ Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Pier #1
09/25 – Columbia, MD @ Virgin Mobile FreeFest
09/28 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
10/09 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl *#
10/16 – San Francisco, CA @ Treasure Island Festival
10/19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex *
10/22 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave *
11/10 – London, UK @ Alexandra Palace *
11/12 – Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff Arena *
11/13 – Sheffield, UK @ Arena *
11/15 – Manchester, UK @ Apollo *

* w/ Hot Chip

[Llama of Time]

That isn't complete is it? Theres still huge gaps in there. And they are touring with Hot Chip before AND after Voodoo.

It seems very plausible.

Also in other random addition rumor news, Phoenix is playing Florida 3 days before Voodoo. hmmmm

[Stillwater]

There's gotta be another headliner. The way the schedule is starting to look, there is no way they put Weezer before Ozzy. Soundgarden still makes sense. We'll see if they announce them after Lolla. I'm not sure who else is likely...

The only possible headliner-ish bands are Phoenix, LCD Soundsystem, Soundgarden, maybe the Strokes or MIA if/when they announce their tours.

The other headliners touring just don't make sense for one reason or another (Tom Petty, Pavement, Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, Gorillaz)

Who knows...

[Llama of Time]

There's gotta be another headliner. The way the schedule is starting to look, there is no way they put Weezer before Ozzy. Soundgarden still makes sense. We'll see if they announce them after Lolla. I'm not sure who else is likely...

The only possible headliner-ish bands are Phoenix, LCD Soundsystem, Soundgarden, maybe the Strokes or MIA if/when they announce their tours.

The other headliners touring just don't make sense for one reason or another (Tom Petty, Pavement, Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, Gorillaz)

Who knows...
I think theres still a chance we get one headliner level and one near headliner level-ish. Like Soundgarden and either LCD or Phoenix (Both have tour dates that fit).

But yeah I really hope we don't have to wait long after Lolla. I really do think Soundgarden will be added, it makes sense, they have a reason for being added late, and theres this
http://consequenceofsound.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/soundgarden.png
hmmmmm

So I'm pretty certain Soundgarden will be there. I'm not sure on another big add but I'm hoping/thinking there might be. Someone said that there was like room for 2-3 adds each day comparing this schedule to other years. I don't know how accurate it is, and even if it is really accurate im sure some of those will be smaller bands/local bands, but theres still a chance they add someone else.

Also, so Soundgarden would most likely be before Ozzy right? So, would that mean My Morning Jacket closes out Sunday? Are they a big enough draw (I'm not talking good enough, im talking big enough) to get a big crowd on Sunday vs the Saints game (The Saints are huge in New Orleans, and the game starts at about the same time the Sunday headliner will go on), vs Widespread Panic playing across town, AND vs people wanting to go hang out in New Orleans outside of the fest on Halloween?

[Llama of Time]

BTW, theres definitely going to be adds, as I asked and got confirmed over twitter. Even though that was pretty obvious anyway. So uhh yeah

[Stillwater]

LCD SS added more dates. Their US Tour ends on the 23rd in Minnesota and the European leg begins on Nov 10th. Still an opening, but I wouldnt consider it likely.

[Llama of Time]

Yeah my LCD hopes lowered from that.

Also someone mentioned Ghostland Observatory and I could see that. Also, Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation (touring together) are playing moogfest on saturday (which has a lot of cross-over) and then hitting up Dallas on November 1st. New Orleans is pretty much on the way to Dallas. Seems plausible at least one of them makes the stop (Though im not counting on it)

[Llama of Time]

voodooexp2010

@PimpDaddyTLove Adds are coming. Quite a few actually. Maybe even one this week....

ooooooh.

[Stillwater]

The Crystal Method were added today

[jigawig]

Bump

If anyone is looking, I have room still at the marriott

[daxton]

I've pretty much decided not to go, so I'll need to sell my ticket at some point if anyone is interested.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Bump

If anyone is looking, I have room still at the marriott

Hmm. I feel like hostels in Nola would be way cheaper.

[WhyTheLongFace]

How's public transportation? Pretty much if I got a hotel/hostel thats 20 miles away would I be fine w/o renting a car?

[Llama of Time]

We got our reservations at the Marriott, but apparently we don't have one for Saturday because it was booked for that day for some reason. They said theres a good chance we'll get it for Saturday though so im not worried.

Been paying attention to tour dates and theres some potential for some really good adds. They said there was quite a few coming so I'm excited.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

I really want to see adds and lineup splits by day before I can commit to this (or get my friends to commit), unfortunately

[Llama of Time]

Dead Confederate added. Can anyone tell me anything about these guys? Haven't listened to them

[Stillwater]

I saw them on tour with The Whigs (who were also added), I think both are pretty good.

[Llama of Time]

So, on Moogfest's facebook, they said this
MoogFest 2010 LCD Soundsystem will not be joining us at MoogFest due to other commitments. We wanted you to know since they have been requested so often.

"Other commitments" such as Voodoo perhaps?

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MoogFest-2010/102637876455451?v=wall&story_fbid=153665361311468

Also, someone on another site said the White Rabbits drummer said LCD had signed on, but obviously take that with a grain of salt because there was no source.

[spun711]

does anyone know if the marriot shuttle is free if you have a room there, or do you have to buy tickets? thanks

[koryp]

does anyone know if the marriot shuttle is free if you have a room there, or do you have to buy tickets? thanks


Shuttles
Operating Daily starting at 10:00am Friday – Sunday from the Marriott Hotel on Canal Street. Last bus leaves the festival 30 minutes after the main act each night. Check back soon for the option to buy your shuttle passes in advance.

Cost about $50 for the weekend or........


http://www.oldtrails.com/LightRail/NewOrleans/Images/nothreetracks.jpg
Cost $1.25 each way. Stops at the Marriot and the festival, party going on each way.

[koryp]

How's public transportation? Pretty much if I got a hotel/hostel thats 20 miles away would I be fine w/o renting a car?

You're going to be looking for a ride into the city or need a rental staying that far out. Public transport in the city is good, but outside Orleans parish sucks.

[Llama of Time]

Anyone talked about this?
"Just Added! White Rabbits, The Whigs, River City Extension,
Kelis, Kaskade, Miracle at St. Anna, Swiss Chriss, O’ Brother, SPEAK and Michael Tolcher. More to come!"

Plus Dr. John and Chrissie Hynde's new band were added.

Rumor says day by day coming friday and that would probably be when the final adds come. Judging by past years, that seems about on for a time frame

[daxton]

Missed you on the board, Kory. Sucks I won't make it down for Halloween.

[koryp]

Anyone talked about this?
"Just Added! White Rabbits, The Whigs, River City Extension,
Kelis, Kaskade, Miracle at St. Anna, Swiss Chriss, O’ Brother, SPEAK and Michael Tolcher. More to come!"

Plus Dr. John and Chrissie Hynde's new band were added.

Rumor says day by day coming friday and that would probably be when the final adds come. Judging by past years, that seems about on for a time frame

You just haven't experienced New Orleans without seeing Dr. John, so of these adds, that's top of the list. White Rabbits might be a fun day time show to pass some time. As far as Chrissie Hynde, we were flipping out about it until we listened to the material with JP. Kaskade is a nice add to the dance tent, especially considering a possible DeadMau5 collaboration.




Missed you on the board, Kory. Sucks I won't make it down for Halloween.

This means you will have to wait till October 2014 to see my Taliban Costume for Voodoo Halloween. I'll get it dry cleaned before then. Glad to be missed though.


I really want to see adds and lineup splits by day before I can commit to this (or get my friends to commit), unfortunately

Embrace the possibility of conflicts. Focus on what you get to see, not what you have to miss.
Example. At Coachella, I missed The Dead Weather :( , but I fucking saw DEVO on the Rail!!!!:thu You should also consider new friends.

[Llama of Time]

FRIDAY

Muse
Weezer
Metric
Hot Chip
Galactic & Friends
Jonsi
Raphael Saadiq
Dead Confederate
Eli “Paperboy” Reed
Crookers
Kaskade
Innerpartysystem
Rusko
Stanton Moore Trio plus Anders Osborne & Robert Walter
Rotary Downs
The Happy Talk Band
Big Sam’s Funky Nation
Soul Rebels Brass Band
John Cleary; Piano, Bass and Drums
AM
Fitz and the Tantrums
Rosie Ledet
Cedric Burnside & Lightning Malcolm
Quintron & Miss Pussycat
Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
Egg Yolk Jubilee
Trent Cantelle
Beverly Skillz
Carmine P. Filthy
MarchFourth Marching Band
Ponderosa
Miracle at St. Anna
Feufollet
J Roddy Walston & the Business
Kristin Diable
Debauche
Creole String Beans
Coot
DJ T-Roy
Honey Island Swamp Band


SATURDAY

Ozzy Osbourne
Drake
Paul van Dyk
The Crystal Method with DJ Set
Street Sweepers Social Club
Cage the Elephant
Florence and the Machine
Jakob Dylan and Three Legs
The Whigs
Eagles of Death Metal
Die Antwoord
Kelis
Boys Noize
Buckwheat Zydeco
Basin Street Records Revue with Kermit Ruffins, Dr Michael White and Jeremy Davenport
Rebirth Brass Band
Treme Brass Band with Uncle Lionel Batiste
MyNameIsJohnMichael
Theresa Andersson
Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show ft. John Boutte
Supagroup
The Vettes
Rock City Morgue
River City Extension
Locos Poe Juana
Luke Winslow-King
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Fatter Than Albert
DJ Quickie Mart
Javier Drada
Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory
Michael Tolcher
O’ Brother
Consortium of Genius
Flow Tribe
Rival Sons
Michael Tolcher
Helen Gillet


SUNDAY

My Morning Jacket
MGMT
Interpol
Deadmau5
Paul Oakenfold
Ferry Corsten
The Airborne Toxic Event
Macy Gray
JP, Chrissie and the Fairground Boys
Minus the Bear
Janelle Monae
White Rabbits
Afrojack
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue
Voice of the Wetland All Stars featuring Dr. John, Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Waylon Thibodeaux, Big Chief Boudreaux, Johnny Vidacovich and Johnny Sansone
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The New Orleans Bingo! Show
Fleur de Tease Burlesque Revue
Toubab Krewe
Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights
Walter Wolfman Washington
Big Freedia, Katey Red, Sissy Nobby with DJ Rusty Lazer
Zydepunks
DJ Soul Sister
Swiss Chriss
Christoph Andersson
Brian Coogan Band with Mike Dillion
Coco Mamas
Leo Jackson and the Melody Clouds
MarchFourth Marching Band
Shannon McNally
Blackberry Smoke
the Local Skank
SPEAK
MC Sweet T

http://thevoodooexperience.com/2010exp/daily-line-up/

[koryp]

Prepare to update your blog, send a tweet, change your status, and book your hotel rooms. Here's an exclusive first look at the daily line-up for Voodoo 2010! This won't be released until Friday, but as a member of the Voodoo Social Aid & Pleasure Club you can start planning your Halloween weekend now! The lineup features Muse, Weezer, Metric, Galactic, Hot Chip, Jonsi, and Soul Rebels on Friday. Ozzy Osbourne, Drake, Paul Van Dyk, the Crystal Method, Buckwheat Zydeco, Jakob Dylan and Three Legs, and Eagles of Death Metal on Saturday. My Morning Jacket, MGMT, Interpol, Minus the Bear, Deadmau5, Ferry Corsten, Paul Oakenfold, JP, Chrissie & the Fairground Boys, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave, and the New Orleans Bingo! Show on Halloween Sunday! See full daily lineup ! here. We will release the schedule soon!

[Llama of Time]

Single day tickets are on sale and 55, which isn't half bad.

Also from the day by day line-up, Macy Gray and Rusko added, along with a lot of local acts

I know a big part of it is the experience, but the line-up looks a bit weak when its split up like that. I really hope theres a couple more adds, so many tours fit perfectly with this. If its Drake headlining with Ozzy then thats a bit lame. But meh.

[koryp]

It really makes the line up look even more focused on electronic acts, which I don't mind at all, but a little out of character for voodoo. Viva La Plur!!!!

[Llama of Time]

Well, I like electronic acts, I just don't know a bunch of electronic acts, so I guess thats my problem. If I knew some of these dance tent acts better I'd probably be more excited. But I'll probably be at the dance tent a lot, just because im sure it'll be a ton of fun, so I'll be discovering some new ones.

[koryp]

Well, I like electronic acts, I just don't know a bunch of electronic acts, so I guess thats my problem. If I knew some of these dance tent acts better I'd probably be more excited. But I'll probably be at the dance tent a lot, just because im sure it'll be a ton of fun, so I'll be discovering some new ones.

you're in for a treat. this is the best electronic voodoo line up since 2004. I'll think about it a minute and post some suggested listening.

[Llama of Time]

you're in for a treat. this is the best electronic voodoo line up since 2004. I'll think about it a minute and post some suggested listening.

Thanks!

Yeah I know theres some really big names in here, just haven't listened to most. Only one I've really listened to much is Deadmau5, who I'm really excited for

[koryp]

Thanks!

Yeah I know theres some really big names in here, just haven't listened to most. Only one I've really listened to much is Deadmau5, who I'm really excited for

a good start, DeadMau5 fucking kills it live.

Here's a taste of the Crookers. Great Hard House sound, these guys suprised me first time I saw them. Way more impressive live.

http://www.myspace.com/uscrookers

Check out Love to edit for a good first taste.

More to Come......

[koryp]

Here's a nice intro to Kaskade if you are a DeadMau5 fan. A sweet collaboaration from 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfgc4i7W-68

[koryp]

Rusko!!!!!!

I feel like I need a bath every time this shit drops.



DiRRRRRRRRRRtEEEEE Dubstep (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-aeLS5Mg80)

[koryp]

InnerpartySystem...

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[koryp]

These Guys Live still rate on my top 20 favorite shows. Last run through New Orleans they rocked it out. Do Not miss this performance.


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I'll Post you some more homework later. :)

[spun711]

Cost about $50 for the weekend or........


http://www.oldtrails.com/LightRail/NewOrleans/Images/nothreetracks.jpg
Cost $1.25 each way. Stops at the Marriot and the festival, party going on each way.


Thank you much! Is there a specific line for the trolley I should look out for to get to the park?
We also have historic trolleys here in sf, they are wonderful.

[spun711]

FRIDAY

Muse
Weezer
Metric
Hot Chip
Galactic & Friends
Jonsi
Raphael Saadiq
Dead Confederate
Eli “Paperboy” Reed
Crookers
Kaskade
Innerpartysystem
Rusko
Stanton Moore Trio plus Anders Osborne & Robert Walter
Rotary Downs
The Happy Talk Band
Big Sam’s Funky Nation
Soul Rebels Brass Band
John Cleary; Piano, Bass and Drums
AM
Fitz and the Tantrums
Rosie Ledet
Cedric Burnside & Lightning Malcolm
Quintron & Miss Pussycat
Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
Egg Yolk Jubilee
Trent Cantelle
Beverly Skillz
Carmine P. Filthy
MarchFourth Marching Band
Ponderosa
Miracle at St. Anna
Feufollet
J Roddy Walston & the Business
Kristin Diable
Debauche
Creole String Beans
Coot
DJ T-Roy
Honey Island Swamp Band


SATURDAY

Ozzy Osbourne
Drake
Paul van Dyk
The Crystal Method with DJ Set
Street Sweepers Social Club
Cage the Elephant
Florence and the Machine
Jakob Dylan and Three Legs
The Whigs
Eagles of Death Metal
Die Antwoord
Kelis
Boys Noize
Buckwheat Zydeco
Basin Street Records Revue with Kermit Ruffins, Dr Michael White and Jeremy Davenport
Rebirth Brass Band
Treme Brass Band with Uncle Lionel Batiste
MyNameIsJohnMichael
Theresa Andersson
Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show ft. John Boutte
Supagroup
The Vettes
Rock City Morgue
River City Extension
Locos Poe Juana
Luke Winslow-King
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Fatter Than Albert
DJ Quickie Mart
Javier Drada
Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory
Michael Tolcher
O’ Brother
Consortium of Genius
Flow Tribe
Rival Sons
Michael Tolcher
Helen Gillet


SUNDAY

My Morning Jacket
MGMT
Interpol
Deadmau5
Paul Oakenfold
Ferry Corsten
The Airborne Toxic Event
Macy Gray
JP, Chrissie and the Fairground Boys
Minus the Bear
Janelle Monae
White Rabbits
Afrojack
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue
Voice of the Wetland All Stars featuring Dr. John, Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Waylon Thibodeaux, Big Chief Boudreaux, Johnny Vidacovich and Johnny Sansone
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The New Orleans Bingo! Show
Fleur de Tease Burlesque Revue
Toubab Krewe
Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights
Walter Wolfman Washington
Big Freedia, Katey Red, Sissy Nobby with DJ Rusty Lazer
Zydepunks
DJ Soul Sister
Swiss Chriss
Christoph Andersson
Brian Coogan Band with Mike Dillion
Coco Mamas
Leo Jackson and the Melody Clouds
MarchFourth Marching Band
Shannon McNally
Blackberry Smoke
the Local Skank
SPEAK
MC Sweet T

http://thevoodooexperience.com/2010exp/daily-line-up/

Thanks! This is great, cant wait til next month!
Didnt realize Rusko was on the bill when I bought tix. This is a great added bonus for me! Did anyone see him at Coachella this year? He TORE it up!!

[koryp]

Thanks! This is great, cant wait til next month!
Didnt realize Rusko was on the bill when I bought tix. This is a great added bonus for me! Did anyone see him at Coachella this year? He TORE it up!!

Caught the set on Sunday, Dirty! I'm not a huge dub step fan, but enjoyed the show. Very infectious groves.

[koryp]

Thank you much! Is there a specific line for the trolley I should look out for to get to the park?
We also have historic trolleys here in sf, they are wonderful.

Right outside the front doors of the Marriot on canal st. It runs straight down from the beginning of Canal to City Park. Takes about 20 minutes.

[koryp]

Continuing the educational episodes on Voodoo Electronic Acts.

Paul Van Dyk

PvD @ Ultra 2004 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJwcf5C8T3k&feature=player_embedded)

[Llama of Time]

Thanks for all these, will be watching those videos and looking further into the ones I like soon when I get a chance. But yeah this will probably make things way easier, so thanks

[weeklymix]

So I know I'm late to the game, but it looks like my friend and I will be headed down for this...

[koryp]

Thanks for all these, will be watching those videos and looking further into the ones I like soon when I get a chance. But yeah this will probably make things way easier, so thanks

Not a problem, I'll keep them coming. Hope they help you get a feel for what'll be available next month. I've got a feeling We'll see either Crystal Method or Paul Van Dyk closing out Saturday into Sunday Morning. Tiesto's set lasted till after 1am then he did an after party at & till the sun came up. It was a pretty big success for Voodoo and I think they noticed.


So I know I'm late to the game, but it looks like my friend and I will be headed down for this...

I hope it falls together for you. It's a fun Party. Not Coachella Awesome, but cool in it's own right. We've got a very varied lineup this year. I still have no idea what I'll end up seeing.