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« Reply #735 on Feb 7, 2011, 10:39am » | |
Stick--I think that despite most of those bands coming to Utah, you should at least try Sasquatch. Its a different experience getting to see the bands when you're camping and spending the whole day checking out bands. I'd say get the tix and enjoy the experience.
And thanks for some of the recommendations. I'll be sure to give the newbies a listen 
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« Reply #736 on Feb 7, 2011, 10:41am » | |
Feb 7, 2011, 10:39am, Catherine Sun Chips wrote:Stick--I think that despite most of those bands coming to Utah, you should at least try Sasquatch. Its a different experience getting to see the bands when you're camping and spending the whole day checking out bands. I'd say get the tix and enjoy the experience.
And thanks for some of the recommendations. I'll be sure to give the newbies a listen |
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I think I'd still give it a shot, I was telling one of my friends the nice thing about this is I wouldn't have to worry about conflicts and missing too many bands I want to see.
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« Reply #737 on Feb 7, 2011, 10:41am » | |
SLC is basically a sinkhole in terms of live music, a total blind spot on most tour managers' maps, because it is assumed that even in the unlikely event that a show sells out it's not like venue owners are going to be rakin' in the cash from drink sales. THE worst part about living in Utah is that any band worth a shit is going to steer clear of the place altogether.
I think my point is clear.
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« Reply #738 on Feb 7, 2011, 10:45am » | |
The way they were pumping us up for the best lineup ever, it is hard to not be disappointed. Wilco and DeathCab are OK at best. But I was hoping for Amazing!
Even though there are some good acts most of those bands can be seen locally and cheap, as many have said.
Is there a chance that the "and more..." part will contain some awesomeness!?
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« Reply #739 on Feb 7, 2011, 10:50am » | |
As underwhelming as the lineup is, who were we really expecting? This is a really weak year for festivals all around so I kind of expected something like this. Coachella is headlined by KOL and Arcade Fire, neither of which are exactly shocking headliners. I have no idea what it is but no one big is touring this year and the festival quality is suffering because of it
edit: I think that the only ones hyping this years lineup as being amazing were us. Zachs made one statement more than a year ago that was incredibly ambiguous. I guess it just turns out Adam Zachs speaks very literally (bigger=4 days)
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« Reply #740 on Feb 7, 2011, 10:51am » | |
Feb 7, 2011, 10:45am, sunrae wrote:| Is there a chance that the "and more..." part will contain some awesomeness!? |
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People always think "...and more!" means they are going to change the headliners, and they keep believing that right up until the day of the festival.
It doesn't mean that. They'll probably add a couple comedians and some bands you've never heard of.
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« Reply #741 on Feb 7, 2011, 10:57am » | |
Feb 7, 2011, 10:50am, Cbats wrote:As underwhelming as the lineup is, who were we really expecting? This is a really weak year for festivals all around so I kind of expected something like this. Coachella is headlined by KOL and Arcade Fire, neither of which are exactly shocking headliners. I have no idea what it is but no one big is touring this year and the festival quality is suffering because of it
edit: I think that the only ones hyping this years lineup as being amazing were us. Zachs made one statement more than a year ago that was incredibly ambiguous. I guess it just turns out Adam Zachs speaks very literally (bigger=4 days) |
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Modest. Mouse. Headlining.
What were we expecting? We were expecting headliners. Modest Mouse hasn't put an album out in almost four years; they haven't put out an album that doesn't fucking suck in more than ten years. They played at 4:00pm three years ago when they actually had a record to support, and they sounded like shit then. The same is essentially true of Death Cab. Wilco is a nice touch, but Wilco is the go-to headliner for festivals that are picking over scraps in terms of headliners. Foo Dr. Garbanzohters just fundamentally blow.
The list of undercards is too sad to even pick apart. Pink Martini? Oh, nice one, really, that's what the kids want.
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« Reply #742 on Feb 7, 2011, 10:59am » | |
Feb 7, 2011, 10:41am, Horned Gramma wrote:SLC is basically a sinkhole in terms of live music, a total blind spot on most tour managers' maps, because it is assumed that even in the unlikely event that a show sells out it's not like venue owners are going to be rakin' in the cash from drink sales. THE worst part about living in Utah is that any band worth a shit is going to steer clear of the place altogether.
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haha that and it's pretty easy for bands to not want to take a detour to play here on there way to/from Seattle.
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« Reply #743 on Feb 7, 2011, 11:01am » | |
Feb 7, 2011, 10:41am, stickDr. Garbanzoures wrote:
Feb 7, 2011, 10:39am, Catherine Sun Chips wrote:Stick--I think that despite most of those bands coming to Utah, you should at least try Sasquatch. Its a different experience getting to see the bands when you're camping and spending the whole day checking out bands. I'd say get the tix and enjoy the experience.
And thanks for some of the recommendations. I'll be sure to give the newbies a listen |
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I think I'd still give it a shot, I was telling one of my friends the nice thing about this is I wouldn't have to worry about conflicts and missing too many bands I want to see. |
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That was my problem about Lollapalooza last year. Wayyy too many conflicts. I think I was only able to catch one or two full acts. The rest of the time, I was running back and forth between sets. Good exercise, but got annoying.
That's what I like about Sasquatch. Its so spread out that you can enjoy almost every act that you want.
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« Reply #744 on Feb 7, 2011, 11:02am » | |
HG--at least you don't have to deal with the Arcade Fire love fest, yeah?
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« Reply #745 on Feb 7, 2011, 11:07am » | |
This list of bands just seems more like an indie rock history lesson a huge party at the Gorge.
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« Reply #746 on Feb 7, 2011, 11:07am » | |
I think it is disappointing because everyone thought that in the 10th anniversary of Sasquatch, it might have been something special..instead its death cab and Modest Mouse.
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« Reply #747 on Feb 7, 2011, 11:07am » | |
Feb 7, 2011, 11:02am, Catherine Sun Chips wrote:| HG--at least you don't have to deal with the Arcade Fire love fest, yeah? |
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Pretty stoked about that, not gonna lie. Ten thousand hipster girls sobbing to 'Wake Up' is not my idea of a good time.
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« Reply #748 on Feb 7, 2011, 11:13am » | |
I'm guilty of being an Arcade Fire fan, but I save my tears for "Ready To Start" 
That said, I woulda thought it'd be tacky for them to headline every major festival this summer, so I'm glad they won't be coming through either.
Saw them twice last year--got it out of my system. If the opportunity arises to see them again, awesome. If not, I'll be fine.
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« Reply #749 on Feb 7, 2011, 11:19am » | |
Feb 7, 2011, 1:17am, alex wrote:| Sled Island will probably be incredible this year with all that beautiful undercard touring around up here in the frigid north. |
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I certainly hope you're right Alex!! After seeing this I was thinking the exact same thing. Really hope to see Archers of Loaf, Guided By Voices, Black Mountain, Local Natives and Surfer Blood hit the Sled Island lineup this year.
Glad to see that festival mentioned here!
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