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Post by stamper on Mar 23, 2011 11:59:26 GMT -8
bitchin' shinguards.
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Post by Lump on Mar 23, 2011 16:07:14 GMT -8
30 Alaskan hipsters agree, TTMOE is not hip. A+ (even on the Gibbons scale)
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Post by StormyPinkness on Mar 23, 2011 16:09:22 GMT -8
I love the Helens.
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Post by Lump on Mar 23, 2011 16:13:23 GMT -8
I'm pretty convinced Helen Bryant (see around 0:32) is the same character from Billy Madison that says "I'll tell you who stole those lunches, it's that damn Sasquatch." (see how this comes full circle?)
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Post by Horned Gramma on Mar 23, 2011 16:15:04 GMT -8
Seattle Rock Orchestra performing Miles Davis.
Thirty-five posers standing silently onstage pissing their pants.
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Post by Lump on Mar 23, 2011 16:16:12 GMT -8
That would be entertaining.
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Post by know ID yuh on Mar 23, 2011 16:33:14 GMT -8
You can see Russia from Alaska. Quick geography lesson for those who don't know. The Diomede Islands are located in the Bering Sea between Alaska and Russia. One of the islands is owned by Russia, the other by Alaska. The Alaskan island even has a small town, with a population around 500. The Russian inhabitants on their island were moved to the mainland during the war. The islands are about two miles apart, so it is actually possible to see Russia from Alaska. Another interesting note, the international date line runs between the two islands, so you actually time travel going from one to the other. [Insert "The More You Know" image]
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Post by emptyfox on Mar 23, 2011 16:57:43 GMT -8
30 Alaskan hipsters agree, TTMOE is not hip. A+ (even on the Gibbons scale) Glad you enjoyed that.
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Post by Cbats on Mar 23, 2011 19:56:46 GMT -8
I understand people on here are a little disappointed, but you have to realize the people on this board or the "hard core festival junkie/music lover" make up maybe 5% of the festival audience. You guys call this lineup safe, but honestly it is one of the most accessible lineups they have ever had. To the majority of casual fans or borderline attendees, this is a pretty great lineup. *Anecdotal evidence alert* Last year I think everyone here would agree featured a much better lineup, but to the non-hardcore music fan, there really wasn't any major draws. Bands like Massive Attack, LCD or MMJ are some of my favorite acts, but a ton of people really have no idea who they are. Like them or not, the Foos are a huge draw. Bigger than those three previous bands combined. Last year I tried to round up a crew to come down, and I couldn't find anyone that wanted to come. This year there is a group of 15 of us coming. Now, you say that the festival will feel the effects down the road. I disagree. The people that post on this board (and the people that are the most upset) are likely going to go every year. What Adam Zacks has done this year by making a broader lineup and attracting a whole new crowd is possibly catching a few of these "borderline" fans and turing them into lifelong fans. I'm coming in way late so I'm going to respond to this post on page 2. I completely agree with what you're saying but why did he feel the need to do that? I liked the weird festival we had last year, you know, the one that sold out faster than any Sasquatch before it. I guess I was just hoping that Sasquatch would go more of the way of ATP festivals which have a small setting and are able to bring a bunch of weird musicians in because of their reputation, rather than going the safe route and booking a day that appeals to 17 year old girls. The 1-2-3 punch of Iron & Wine, Bright Eyes, and DCFC is just impossible for me to get excited about (and i kind of like all of those bands).
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Post by Peter Gibbons on Mar 24, 2011 8:17:26 GMT -8
we aren't "continental" Americans. You fucking liar! Washington is South Alaska One important distinction:
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Post by Pea on Mar 24, 2011 8:18:44 GMT -8
You obviously haven't been to the town of Kapowsin.
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Post by J. Walter Weatherman on Mar 24, 2011 8:21:06 GMT -8
Ha, Lake Kapowsin.
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Post by ebay on Mar 24, 2011 15:20:53 GMT -8
I can get behind pretty much everything in the original post. I think the lineup is by no means bad and there are lots of bands I' m excited for. But that having been said, being the 10th anniversary and the hype surrounding it I expected bigger headliners/more diversity from groups that have run the Sasquatch gauntlet, or at least some other big announcements. I wasn't expecting Radiohead, but Daft Punk / The Black Keys would have been a nice selling point. Still 2 months out though, so we'll wait and see. Still holding out a little hope for Queens of the Stone Age, Melvins, Fang Island, Lightning Bolt, HEALTH, or other good bands to be added, primarily to Friday.
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Post by wolfhat on Mar 24, 2011 16:53:58 GMT -8
we aren't "continental" Americans. You fucking liar! Washington is South Alaska One important distinction: BC:
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Post by Drew on Mar 25, 2011 14:13:28 GMT -8
I see this has become another toilet thread, but if I may jump on late...
I think my disappointment stems from the fact that I consider Sasquatch "my" festival, and now it isn't as cool. It'll still be great, but the brand has taken a hit because of the lineup. THis has nothing to do with ticket sales or anything, just perception.
I also will again bring up the fact that Primavera steals all the good bands, and we need their booking manager instead.
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