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Re: 2009 Headliners
« Reply #15 on Feb 3, 2009, 1:55pm »

Feb 3, 2009, 1:52pm, avocadolady wrote:
Unlikely, I think. Why would they play the same market (Seattle, Vancouver) AND a festival in one weekend? Oversaturation much?

If they headline the 25th, I guess I could head home early. ;D


Agreed on both accounts.

I'm hoping these dates are accurate and that LiveNation is simply counter-programming to Sasquatch, as in providing an option for a separate demographic around the same hot moment, the way a Hollywood studio would release a giant action movie and a romantic comedy at the same time.
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« Reply #16 on Feb 3, 2009, 2:08pm »
that pretty much confirms no doubt won't be appearing at sasquatch. the 25th is more than likely a day off for them, i couldn't see them playing way out at the gorge late monday night and then being in calgary the next day. i wouldn't have minded seeing them, but i'd much rather see someone else headline each night. they don't really come across as a sasquatch friendly band to me, either.
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« Reply #17 on Feb 3, 2009, 2:14pm »
I've been pondering if blur might be a headliner. The only thing is that they have been advertising a show for July 2nd in Hyde Park, which makes me think they will play that date as their official reunion and hit the states sometime later.
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« Reply #18 on Feb 3, 2009, 3:13pm »
OH THANK GOD. Now let's work on ruling out Oasis!
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Oct 12, 2011, 8:46am, wompwomp wrote:

If [The Black Keys] are there, they will be headlining.
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« Reply #19 on Feb 3, 2009, 10:00pm »
I changed Fleetwood Mac's status, who are now seeking spiritual treatment based on recently posted tour dates. I added Supermodels Arcade Fire, Phish, and Blur. I also updated DMB and No Doubt.

I disagree that Kings of Leon can headline just because they headlined Glastonbury. As far as I know, they are much bigger in Europe, and Friday's lineup from Glastonbury last year was very sub-par. I could argue six bands playing said fest Saturday/Sunday are bigger in the states, especially in the NW. I may be underestimating the success of their newest album though.

I think people are aiming a bit low for headliners based on a few comments. I think with the recession, festivals need to book a couple big draws to ensure high ticket sales. This appears to be the case with McCartney at Coachella and the Boss/Phish at Bonnaroo. Sasquatch's headliners over the past four festivals have been some of the bigger acts out there.
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Re: 2009 Headliners
« Reply #20 on Feb 4, 2009, 3:41am »

Feb 3, 2009, 10:00pm, know ID yuh wrote:
I changed Fleetwood Mac's status, who are now seeking spiritual treatment based on recently posted tour dates. I added Supermodels Arcade Fire, Phish, and Blur. I also updated DMB and No Doubt.

I disagree that Kings of Leon can headline just because they headlined Glastonbury. As far as I know, they are much bigger in Europe, and Friday's lineup from Glastonbury last year was very sub-par. I could argue six bands playing said fest Saturday/Sunday are bigger in the states, especially in the NW. I may be underestimating the success of their newest album though.

I think people are aiming a bit low for headliners based on a few comments. I think with the recession, festivals need to book a couple big draws to ensure high ticket sales. This appears to be the case with McCartney at Coachella and the Boss/Phish at Bonnaroo. Sasquatch's headliners over the past four festivals have been some of the bigger acts out there.


How about My Bloody Valentine? The Sasquatch/Primavera combo isn't unprecedented (Grizzly Bear in '07 and Okkervil River in '08). And I think with all the reason to talk about Costello, he would at least be in the running.
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« Reply #21 on Feb 4, 2009, 12:56pm »
I saw Costello open for the police at the gorge last summer. he was great but only had about a 30 minute set which is not nearly enough. I would support bringing him back
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Re: 2009 Headliners
« Reply #22 on Feb 4, 2009, 2:25pm »
I'd like to throw two name into the hat
-Sigur Ros
-The Strokes
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« Reply #23 on Feb 4, 2009, 2:28pm »

Feb 4, 2009, 2:25pm, bobbyrisigliano wrote:
I'd like to throw two name into the hat
-Sigur Ros
-The Strokes


As awesome as Sigur Ros would be, I have a hard time seeing them coming all the way out just for Sasquatch. They have no tour dates anytime soon, and while I would love to see them there, I would be surprised. I think they would be a perfect headliner though.
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Re: 2009 Headliners
« Reply #24 on Feb 4, 2009, 2:38pm »
Oh I'm not expecting them to come either. I just wanted to see where they'd be ranked in the Headliners rankings at the start of this thread
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Re: 2009 Headliners
« Reply #25 on Feb 4, 2009, 4:07pm »
Oh and knowidyuh,
You can throw in Kayne West and Gnarles Barkley in there too.
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Re: 2009 Headliners
« Reply #26 on Feb 4, 2009, 6:28pm »
I really hope Kanye is not there. I loved College Dropout, and Late Registration was alright, but based on how disgustingly mainstream he has become, I hope that he and his following are absent from Sasquatch this year. We might be overrun by frat guys with shaved chests who truly believe that Kanye is the Jimi Hendrix of this generation (actual comparison made by Kanye himself). I will admit though, that I would rather see him there than No Doubt or a few of the other names that have been dropped.
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Re: 2009 Headliners
« Reply #27 on Feb 4, 2009, 6:38pm »
I have to agree. By adding Kanye it would some what kill the sasquatch vibe for me. It just seems like he wouldnt fit in at this type of festival what so ever. God I hope No Doubt isnt there also!!
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Re: 2009 Headliners
« Reply #28 on Feb 4, 2009, 10:01pm »
I don't know much about My Bloody Valentine. I agree Primavera and Sasquatch can be done, but less likely with a headliner, and one already playing Coachella. For Okkervil River and Grizzly Bear, it was more likely an honor to get to play Primavera to promote their sound.

Sigur Ros, they would be Supermodel status, but they played NW shows recently, last fall, and have no shows scheduled. The chances are basically nil, so I won't add them yet. If they hadn't played last fall, they would be a much bigger draw.

Kanye, sure, I could go for that as a possible headliner. He did play his Glow in the Dark in the NW late spring last year, so I highly doubt he would be there, but I'll add him as a Friend of a Friend (barely beating out Crack Whore status).

Gnarls Barkley is not a big enough draw to be a headliner, nor are they very interesting live.

As for Elvis Costello, my opinion is that he is not headliner material. There were still tickets available a couple weeks before his show in Portland a couple years ago at a 1,400 capacity venue. I am guessing the show eventually sold out, but I cannot confirm this. The crowd seemed a bit small compared to recent shows I have seen at the same venue. He did play forever, 150 minutes, but he has a lot of cheesy pop songs. I do like a lot of his older stuff, but I'm not sure I would even pay to see him live again. I don't think his following is nearly the level of previous Sasquatch headliners.

What do people think about the Strokes? Are they big enough to draw 10,000 plus? I don't follow them.
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Re: 2009 Headliners
« Reply #29 on Feb 4, 2009, 10:38pm »
I've never liked The Strokes. They were a shitty hype band like eight years ago, who gives a shit anymore?
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Oct 12, 2011, 8:46am, wompwomp wrote:

If [The Black Keys] are there, they will be headlining.
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