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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #30 on Feb 4, 2009, 11:05pm » | |
I don't think The Strokes could necessarily be a selling point for Sasquatch, but I could see them as a third headliner. I, like everyone else, have no idea what the headliners look like, but if they had trouble booking big names, I wouldn't exactly be surprised to see them in an HL slot. They would be better there than KOL, so that would at least be a plus. So I definitely wouldn't go crazy if they were a headliner, but I would definitely expect them to put on a decent show.
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #31 on Feb 5, 2009, 1:03am » | |
I highly doubt the Strokes will be there. As much as I love em, they aren't exactly ideal for Sasquatch. Not to mention they are rumoured to be writing new material and recording this spring.
On the other hand, I would not be completely shocked to see one of their side projects: Little Joy (Fabrizio), Nickel Eye (Nikolai), or Albert Hammond Jr. solo. Here's hoping for Little Joy! If you haven't heard their self-titled debut, I highly recommend checking it out.
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #32 on Feb 5, 2009, 1:14am » | |
Feb 5, 2009, 1:03am, ccoult wrote:I highly doubt the Strokes will be there. As much as I love em, they aren't exactly ideal for Sasquatch. Not to mention they are rumoured to be writing new material and recording this spring.
On the other hand, I would not be completely shocked to see one of their side projects: Little Joy (Fabrizio), Nickel Eye (Nikolai), or Albert Hammond Jr. solo. Here's hoping for Little Joy! If you haven't heard their self-titled debut, I highly recommend checking it out. |
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I've seen Albert Hammond, Jr. a few times before and he's great! I agree with you, Little Joy is fantastic and Nickle Eye is also quite enjoyable. However, I don't think any will show. 
I would be extremely excited if The Strokes were to show though!
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #33 on Feb 5, 2009, 1:42am » | |
I'd say Nickel Eye is the only serious contender. The album just dropped a few days ago and he only has 2 weeks of tour dates so far.
Now to get things back on topic... IMO, the top contenders for headliners at this point are Kings of Leon, Nine Inch Nails, and Elvis Costello. Yes I realize these are very underwhelming, and are certainly not my personal choices, but those are just my best bets based on what I've read and heard. Luckily, I will almost definitely be wrong.
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #34 on Feb 5, 2009, 2:06am » | |
Damn you PitchFork you already have your own festival
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #35 on Feb 5, 2009, 9:43pm » | |
Nine Inch Nails, they are getting a little wasted in the booth by the bar. They look desperate, the ring finger has a tan line where a ring once rested.
I updated the first post of this thread, and upgraded NIN. The comments on this board, mixed with the recent addition of Bonnaroo to their Lights in the Sky tour, and the fact that they skipped Seattle on their recently concluded tour makes this as good of a favorite as we have.
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #36 on Feb 6, 2009, 2:38pm » | |
Sorry for the double post, but I think this is appropriate here too...
New Kings of Leon dates: 04/19 - Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena 04/21 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre 04/22 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Palumbo 04/24 - Fairfax, VA @ Patriot Center 04/25 - Philadelphia, PA @ Spectrum 04/27 - Norfolk, VA @ Constant Convocation Center 04/28 - Raleigh, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre 04/30 - Charlotte, NC @ Bojangles’ Coliseum 05/04 - St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre 05/05 - Orlando, FL @ UCF Arena 05/07 - Miami, FL @ Bank United Center 05/08 - Tampa, FL @ Sundome 05/10 - Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum 05/12 - Cincinnati, OH @ National City Pavilion 05/13 - Cleveland, OH @ Tower City 05/19 - Phoenix, AZ @ Mesa Amphitheatre 05/21 - San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 06/15 - London, UK @ O2 Arena 06/16 - London, UK @ O2 Arena
I'd say they are a good bet for Saturday headliners. For those who don't think they are popular enough to headline in North America, please direct your eyes to some of the venues listed above.
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #37 on Feb 6, 2009, 2:48pm » | |
Kings of Leon just played in Seattle in late October, I am not sure it sold out, but even if it did it only holds 3500 people so I would be surprised if they headlined Sasquatch!, a 20,000 person venue. Having said that, I would not be unhappy if they headlined!
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #38 on Feb 7, 2009, 8:00pm » | |
meh dunno if they will headline but they have played some huge shows and it has been said that they are confirmed to be playing sasquatch, announced on the end interview from the grammys
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #39 on Feb 9, 2009, 1:58am » | |
The whitestripes?? no real evidence to back them up... though i think they would be a great headliner.
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #40 on Feb 9, 2009, 12:14pm » | |
If The Strokes came to Sasquatch that would easily be a deal breaker for me. I absolutely love The Strokes. But any of the stems of them would be good too.
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #41 on Feb 9, 2009, 12:42pm » | |
Feb 6, 2009, 2:48pm, dustin wrote:| Kings of Leon just played in Seattle in late October, I am not sure it sold out, but even if it did it only holds 3500 people so I would be surprised if they headlined Sasquatch!, a 20,000 person venue. Having said that, I would not be unhappy if they headlined! |
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Yeah, it sold out and there were a ton of people at the venue trying to get tickets.
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #42 on Feb 9, 2009, 1:08pm » | |
Feb 9, 2009, 12:42pm, shannon wrote: Feb 6, 2009, 2:48pm, dustin wrote:| Kings of Leon just played in Seattle in late October, I am not sure it sold out, but even if it did it only holds 3500 people so I would be surprised if they headlined Sasquatch!, a 20,000 person venue. Having said that, I would not be unhappy if they headlined! |
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Yeah, it sold out and there were a ton of people at the venue trying to get tickets. |
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That's awesome, maybe they will headline a night, but I think that they will be right before a headliner. Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie have played the Key Arena and they still played before a headliner last year. However, I haven't heard many other viable headliners, we'll know soon...
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #43 on Feb 9, 2009, 2:33pm » | |
Rumor has it Jane's Addiction will be touring with NIN. I'm thinking they'll be at the 'squatch and will kick our asses.
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|  | Re: 2009 Headliners « Reply #44 on Feb 9, 2009, 4:29pm » | |
So... - Kings of Leon - NIN - Elvis Costello - Jane's Addiction - Pearl Jam
Those are the most talked about names I've heard. Anyone else to add as realistic possibilities? (No not Coldplay or The Killers) Hopefully we'll know in a week or so. Can't wait for this lineup!
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