Post by know ID yuh on Jan 31, 2009 11:57:26 GMT -8
With the lineup a couple days away, here are the front runners. I will keep this first post updated as we find out more information. Feel free to offer suggestions and additions to the list as well.
Drunk Recent Divorcee Sitting Alone at the End of the Bar (Favorites):
Nine Inch Nails - No longer using the full on Lights in the Sky tour that was so unreal, but they still will put on a crazy light show if they attend. They also headlined Sasquatch 06, and are heading to Bonnaroo in June. There is always that "we will be playing ampitheaters" quote from a recent article.
Oasis - Rumored to be touring with Weezer in May
Jane's Addiction - Recently reunited, and a rumored tour, possibly with NIN?
Friend of a Friend Who is Mildly Insane But Easy On the Eyes (Possibilities):
Neil Young - Has played festivals in the past, was rumored to play Coachella this year.
Beastie Boys - Playing Bonnaroo, headlined Sasquatch 07. Popular pick as a headliner recently on this board.
Kanye West - Played Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza recently, so it appears he likes festivals. He also played Sasquatch 05, before he was headliner status. Very unlikely he headlines though.
Green Day - Fits the mold of a Sasquatch headliner. Many people had a liking to their 90s music, and past headliners included nostalgic bands an attendee might not pay a lot to see individually.
Ben Harper and Relentless7 - Headlined Sasquatch 06 (sort of, hail storm cause the Flaming Lips to play after Ben Harper). Currently on tour.
Supermodels (You'll be bragging for years if you land one):
Pearl Jam - NW band yet to play Sasquatch. Headlined Bonnaroo last summer.
Radiohead - Still touring through March.
Pavement - Stephen Malkmus lives in the NW.
Rage Against the Machine - Probably doesn't fit the Sasquatch vibe.
Tool - Do not appear to be doing much of anything these days
Blur - Shows in London in July being promoted as the first reunion show, although they were rumored to headline Coachella.
Arcade Fire - Played Sasquatch 05 and Sasquatch 07. Every other year?
Diseased Ridden Crack Whores (No one wants them):
No Doubt - Some topical cream and a new outlook on life, this Crack Whore is looking to make a jump to Friend of a Friend status. If the tour dates posted are accurate, a Sasquatch stop could happen Monday, May 25th. They play Vancounver the 24th, and Calgary the 26th. An eleven hour drive to Calgary from the Gorge on a tour bus in the middle of the night is not impossible.
Jack Johnson - Go away, please.
Dave Matthews Band - Recently acquired full blow AIDS and a sore throat. Adding to the doubt they will attend is that they often fill up the Gorge during Labor day. This could be attributed to the high Greek population in cities like Pullman, Seattle, Eugene, Moscow, and Corvallis.
Slump Busters-Subheadliners Who Could Headline (But your friends are going to make fun of you when they find out):
Decembrists - Have not been on the lineup since Sasquatch 06, and are basically confirmed.
Weezer - Rumored May tour with Oasis
Kings Of Leon - Confirmed, but will they headline? I hope not.
Catholic Nuns (No chance, no matter how sexy it would be):
Morrissey/The Smiths - Morrissey in England, May 23-25
Depeche Mode - In Poland/Latvia May 23-25
Wilco - In Spain May 23-29
Fleetwood Mac - Has Monday, May 25th open, but is playing in Arizona the night before.
Phish - Will be playing two shows at the Gorge this summer, but it will be after their east coast swing.
Drunk Recent Divorcee Sitting Alone at the End of the Bar (Favorites):
Nine Inch Nails - No longer using the full on Lights in the Sky tour that was so unreal, but they still will put on a crazy light show if they attend. They also headlined Sasquatch 06, and are heading to Bonnaroo in June. There is always that "we will be playing ampitheaters" quote from a recent article.
Oasis - Rumored to be touring with Weezer in May
Jane's Addiction - Recently reunited, and a rumored tour, possibly with NIN?
Friend of a Friend Who is Mildly Insane But Easy On the Eyes (Possibilities):
Neil Young - Has played festivals in the past, was rumored to play Coachella this year.
Beastie Boys - Playing Bonnaroo, headlined Sasquatch 07. Popular pick as a headliner recently on this board.
Kanye West - Played Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza recently, so it appears he likes festivals. He also played Sasquatch 05, before he was headliner status. Very unlikely he headlines though.
Green Day - Fits the mold of a Sasquatch headliner. Many people had a liking to their 90s music, and past headliners included nostalgic bands an attendee might not pay a lot to see individually.
Ben Harper and Relentless7 - Headlined Sasquatch 06 (sort of, hail storm cause the Flaming Lips to play after Ben Harper). Currently on tour.
Supermodels (You'll be bragging for years if you land one):
Pearl Jam - NW band yet to play Sasquatch. Headlined Bonnaroo last summer.
Radiohead - Still touring through March.
Pavement - Stephen Malkmus lives in the NW.
Rage Against the Machine - Probably doesn't fit the Sasquatch vibe.
Tool - Do not appear to be doing much of anything these days
Blur - Shows in London in July being promoted as the first reunion show, although they were rumored to headline Coachella.
Arcade Fire - Played Sasquatch 05 and Sasquatch 07. Every other year?
Diseased Ridden Crack Whores (No one wants them):
No Doubt - Some topical cream and a new outlook on life, this Crack Whore is looking to make a jump to Friend of a Friend status. If the tour dates posted are accurate, a Sasquatch stop could happen Monday, May 25th. They play Vancounver the 24th, and Calgary the 26th. An eleven hour drive to Calgary from the Gorge on a tour bus in the middle of the night is not impossible.
Jack Johnson - Go away, please.
Dave Matthews Band - Recently acquired full blow AIDS and a sore throat. Adding to the doubt they will attend is that they often fill up the Gorge during Labor day. This could be attributed to the high Greek population in cities like Pullman, Seattle, Eugene, Moscow, and Corvallis.
Slump Busters-Subheadliners Who Could Headline (But your friends are going to make fun of you when they find out):
Decembrists - Have not been on the lineup since Sasquatch 06, and are basically confirmed.
Weezer - Rumored May tour with Oasis
Kings Of Leon - Confirmed, but will they headline? I hope not.
Catholic Nuns (No chance, no matter how sexy it would be):
Morrissey/The Smiths - Morrissey in England, May 23-25
Depeche Mode - In Poland/Latvia May 23-25
Wilco - In Spain May 23-29
Fleetwood Mac - Has Monday, May 25th open, but is playing in Arizona the night before.
Phish - Will be playing two shows at the Gorge this summer, but it will be after their east coast swing.