snave
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Post by snave on Feb 19, 2009 10:41:51 GMT -8
Hehehe! Thanks for the clue! I'm too stoked for words, obviously.
I think I've been one of the oldest people at the festival the last couple of years, and maybe after having been in the working world for over 30 years I'm just... well... into schedules. I find that once I get to Sasquatch it's totally relaxing, though.
I'm in a band, but all of us are over 50 and the rest of the group doesn't want to do anything but music from the 60s and 70s. I at least convinced them to do "Bohemian Like You" by the Dandys, but we old farts interpret it like the Stones might have in the 70s... sigh... Sasquatch provides a lot of musical inspiration for me, anyway.
Some past highlights for me - 2007: Electrelane, Ghostland, Helio Sequence, Arcade Fire, Black Angels, Grizzly Bear 2008: The National, Fleet Foxes, Beirut, Mates of State, Battles, Ghostland
For this year I'm pretty excited to see Sun Kil Moon, M83, Explosions in the Sky, Doves, Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, of Montreal, The Wrens and Santogold. JA, NIN and KOL will be fun, but they aren't the main ones I'm going there to see.
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ccoult
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Post by ccoult on Feb 19, 2009 12:51:21 GMT -8
Wow, you sound like the coolest guy ever!
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dubdog
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Post by dubdog on Feb 19, 2009 16:28:12 GMT -8
Wow, you sound like the coolest guy ever! Agreed. I hope I am that cool when I am 50. For that to happen, I hope Sasquatch is still around when I am that old The bands that I have discovered (which I have never heard before the lineup came out) thus far that I am liking are, King Khan and the Shrines (seem like a really good live act), the Wrens (got some good tunes), and Santogold (good mix of different types of songs, definitely this years MIA) Also, I am patiently waiting for PB & J's and Silversun Pickup's new albums to come out. I havent seen alot of talk about them on here but I for one enjoy both.
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Post by g0ldfinga on Feb 19, 2009 21:22:55 GMT -8
Can't wait for Hockey, anyone that hasn't seen them live check them out!
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snave
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Post by snave on Feb 20, 2009 14:31:11 GMT -8
Thanks, although I don't know that I'm really all that cool, in that I probably drive my own college-aged kids crazy! They probably wonder if or when I will ever grow up, but they will put up with at Sasquatch once again because I will help them get their tickets. Lodging or camping will be on their own, but I help with the tix. I was hoping for the announcement of a My Bloody Valentine reunion at Sasquatch this year! I know, not likely, but I actually just discovered them and a whole slew of other great "shoegaze" (I HATE that term) bands during the last couple of years... Slowdive, Ride, Chapterhouse, Catherine Wheel, Flying Saucer Attack, SWERVEDRIVER...!!! All fantastic stuff, I am totally stuck on it. But this year's lineup will be fine, whether MBV is there or not. I'd also love to see Robert Pollard at Sasquatch, but I don't think he does festivals. I've been a GbV/Pollard fan for the last dozen years or so. Last year I staked out territory in the front at the Wookie stage in order to see Battles, Mates of States and The Kooks up close and personal. It was interesting, the kind of looks I was getting from younger people, but what the f. Age doesn't matter when it comes to enjoying good music. I'll be the guy with the gray hair and the red baseball cap, standing up in front, more likely than not at the Wookie stage, right in front of the speakers. I hope Sun Kil Moon and Explosions in the Sky play on the Wookie stage this year. I think it's the best... the Dandy Warhols were amazing there in 2007. I just wish I had discovered Sasquatch prior to 2007... so much has gone on there that I've missed. Thanks for the recommendations on King Khan and Hockey! I love the Wrens' "Meadowlands" but haven't heard any of their other music yet. Prior to Sasquatch I'll be listening to them as well as to other ones I haven't heard.
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Post by Dad Pants on Feb 20, 2009 14:54:45 GMT -8
I was hoping for the announcement of a My Bloody Valentine reunion at Sasquatch this year! Agreed! Really thought they had a good chance of being there. Although, me being 23, and you being at an age where you've probably heard of them more than I have. I was hoping they'd be there more than anything. I still have a bit of hope they will be added, but I doubt it. Maybe next year?
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Post by magmazing on Feb 20, 2009 22:41:11 GMT -8
I was hoping for the announcement of a My Bloody Valentine reunion at Sasquatch this year! Agreed! Really thought they had a good chance of being there. Although, me being 23, and you being at an age where you've probably heard of them more than I have. I was hoping they'd be there more than anything. I still have a bit of hope they will be added, but I doubt it. Maybe next year? Or both of you could go to Coachella in April... Just sayin'...
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Post by joshdav7 on Feb 20, 2009 23:06:00 GMT -8
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Post by Dad Pants on Feb 21, 2009 0:41:00 GMT -8
Agreed! Really thought they had a good chance of being there. Although, me being 23, and you being at an age where you've probably heard of them more than I have. I was hoping they'd be there more than anything. I still have a bit of hope they will be added, but I doubt it. Maybe next year? Or both of you could go to Coachella in April... Just sayin'... Haha, this is true. I'm a poor college student though. So, I decided the combination of Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, Bon Iver, Passion Pit, M83, and TV On The Radio a few hours away would be better than going all the way to Indio to see Sir Paul, My Bloody Valentine, Crystal Castles, Mastodon, and a few other bands that interest me. It's a tough call, but I can never pass up a trip to the Gorge.
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greenman
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Post by greenman on Feb 23, 2009 13:23:40 GMT -8
I posted this in another thread, but I thought that I may have more luck on this board. Has anyone seen The Pica Beats live before? I just heard them for the first time and was wondering if they are any good live.
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scough
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Post by scough on Feb 23, 2009 19:21:24 GMT -8
i'm hoping they add some bands to Sunday and Monday, it seems like they stacked the hell out of Saturday and left the other days thin on good middle of the lineup stuff. that's just my opinion though. i wish they'd put out the times for each band, i'm crossing my fingers hoping sun kil moon isn't going to conflict with something good on the main stage (like the decemberists).
and something i remembered about last year: the headliners at the two smaller stages finished their sets right around the time when the headliners at the main stage came on. hopefully there will be something fun going on Monday around that time, since there's no way i'll stick around for erykah badu and ben harper.
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 23, 2009 19:40:51 GMT -8
and something i remembered about last year: the headliners at the two smaller stages finished their sets right around the time when the headliners at the main stage came on. hopefully there will be something fun going on Monday around that time, since there's no way i'll stick around for erykah badu and ben harper. Agreed.
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Post by know ID yuh on Feb 23, 2009 19:45:46 GMT -8
Or both of you could go to Coachella in April... Just sayin'... Haha, this is true. I'm a poor college student though. So, I decided the combination of Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, Bon Iver, Passion Pit, M83, and TV On The Radio a few hours away would be better than going all the way to Indio to see Sir Paul, My Bloody Valentine, Crystal Castles, Mastodon, and a few other bands that interest me. It's a tough call, but I can never pass up a trip to the Gorge. That is a nice want list. I would back every band you mentioned (except TV on the Radio). I wish there was someone like Mastodon at Sasquatch. Bonnaroo throws in a heavy metal act or two each year. Maybe Monotonix will make up for the void.
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Post by know ID yuh on Feb 23, 2009 19:49:01 GMT -8
and something i remembered about last year: the headliners at the two smaller stages finished their sets right around the time when the headliners at the main stage came on. hopefully there will be something fun going on Monday around that time, since there's no way i'll stick around for erykah badu and ben harper. Agreed. Luckily, you both will be able to watch Explosions in the Sky on the Wookie instead of the first half of Ben Harper.
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Post by sqatchinup on Feb 23, 2009 20:53:00 GMT -8
As a Portland guy I gotta throw my love out there for Viva Voce, Builders and the Butchers and Blitzen Trapper...Viva Voce puts on a great great grrreat live performance. Barring any major conflicts i highly recommend checking em out
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Post by know ID yuh on Feb 23, 2009 21:16:46 GMT -8
I think I can dig on a bit of Viva Voce. Sold, I would check them out without a conflict.
Do you enjoy Blitzen Trapper live? The only time I would call memorable is when they introduced me to Fleet Foxes. I like Blitzen Trapper's music, but as for the live show, I'd rather see Bob Dylan (and that is sarcasm based on who they seem to pretend to be live).
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Post by thecure102 on Feb 24, 2009 14:38:32 GMT -8
Viva Voce is AWESOME live. They opened for The Shins a while back at the Crystal and I have been in love ever since. Great CD too!!
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ccoult
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Post by ccoult on Feb 24, 2009 15:16:33 GMT -8
I reviewed a Blitzen Trapper show back in August and they were playing material off of Furr for the very first time. I think their music is great, but if I'm being honest, the show was a little rough to say the least. Hopefully they've got the new material down a little better by now. Barring conflicts I'd love to see them again, but I doubt that's gonna happen.
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Post by sqatchinup on Feb 24, 2009 20:19:02 GMT -8
I think I can dig on a bit of Viva Voce. Sold, I would check them out without a conflict. Do you enjoy Blitzen Trapper live? The only time I would call memorable is when they introduced me to Fleet Foxes. I like Blitzen Trapper's music, but as for the live show, I'd rather see Bob Dylan (and that is sarcasm based on who they seem to pretend to be live). Blitzen Trapper has been a bit hit or miss for me live. First time i saw them i really enjoyed em. Next time they didn't seem as cohesive of a group...just didn't dig it. I feel ya on Dylan immitations haha but i still enjoy the easy going indie/folk shows from time to time. All you out there considering whether or not to catch them this time around- they'd be a perfect lunchtime set to catch. Sit back in the grass with your food and chill with a cigarette to. Not a band you need to be up close and personal with.
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t18401
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Post by t18401 on Feb 25, 2009 2:04:54 GMT -8
Viva Voce is AWESOME live. They opened for The Shins a while back at the Crystal and I have been in love ever since. Great CD too!! I saw that show too, they were great! Then the next year they had the Fleet Foxes open...also great! I was disappointed that the Shins didn't play again this past December, it had become a tradition for my girlfriend and I to make the trip down from Seattle.
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