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Post by Cbats on Feb 4, 2013 12:09:01 GMT -8
I think it would be a complete waste of a headliner slot, almost as bad as Ben Harper or Kings of Leon. I'd be headed back to the campground early that day if there wasn't anything going on at other stages. I was going to post something about how you should expect to have a shitty headliner like that every year but the last few years have been shockingly absent of someone that bad. The closest we've come is Death Cab and they're hometown heroes so it makes more sense.
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Post by scough on Feb 4, 2013 12:16:27 GMT -8
I think it would be a complete waste of a headliner slot, almost as bad as Ben Harper or Kings of Leon. I'd be headed back to the campground early that day if there wasn't anything going on at other stages. I was going to post something about how you should expect to have a shitty headliner like that every year but the last few years have been shockingly absent of someone that bad. The closest we've come is Death Cab and they're hometown heroes so it makes more sense. I'd almost say that we're overdue for a shitty headliner, we haven't really had any since Brosquatch '09. Hopefully Sasquatch has just turned the corner and will continually put out solid lineups year after year. If there's anyone shitty this year it would most likely be Phoenix or Mumford, and unfortunately either of them (or horrifically both of them) are entirely possible.
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Post by Geoff on Feb 4, 2013 12:18:04 GMT -8
I wouldn't mind Pheonix headlining. They seem like they'd be fun live. I'd rather that they didn't though.
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Post by kymess_jr on Feb 4, 2013 12:44:29 GMT -8
If you enter a thunder closet high on mushrooms after drinking a 1/2 bottle of absinthe and you improperly shoot your stream into the gray funnel (aka back splash)----you might be seeing Purple Rain. THANK YOU! that's all the proof I needed, confirmed!
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Post by matt on Feb 4, 2013 13:16:07 GMT -8
I wouldn't mind Pheonix headlining. They seem like they'd be fun live. I'd rather that they didn't though. I saw them in August 2010 during the brofest that was the Mile High Music Festival. They stood out as a breath of fresh air, and I would actually like to see them again!
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Post by scough on Feb 4, 2013 15:25:57 GMT -8
I hadn't even thought about My Bloody Valentine as a possible headliner. They're definitely a band that's always slipped under my radar mostly due to not having any new material since I was 7 years old back in 1991. This new record of theirs is brilliant.
edit: I just noticed they're playing at El Corazon in Seattle next week, and that's a pretty small venue with a capacity nowhere near what previous Sasquatch headliners or even sub-headliners normally play to. Maybe a Bigfoot headlining slot?
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Post by Jefferin Jeffotash on Feb 4, 2013 15:38:15 GMT -8
They would probably headline the bigfoot, much like spritiualized did last year, if they are on the bill...
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Post by stingray on Feb 4, 2013 15:39:01 GMT -8
I hadn't even thought about My Bloody Valentine as a possible headliner. They're definitely a band that's always slipped under my radar mostly due to not having any new material since I was 7 years old back in 1991. This new record of theirs is brilliant. Yeah I'm digging it quite a bit. I'm holding out hope that they'll be on the lineup. As far as shitliner is concerned, I think Mumford is the probable reality of that scenario. And there seems to be a contingent here that don't like 'em but can appreciate their live show, so if what they say is true, I wouldn't really consider their appearance the worst possible outcome. I'm still amazed Pheonix are headlining Saturday night at Coachella by themselves. I knew they were popular but really...that popular?
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Post by scough on Feb 4, 2013 15:56:59 GMT -8
I don't understand how Phoenix has supposedly grown that much. They're really not that good. My dislike for Mumford comes from their songs being seriously overplayed on local radio, they very well could come to Sasquatch and prove me wrong and be a quality headliner. I just don't WANT them to be one.
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Post by Dr. Crane on Feb 4, 2013 16:02:34 GMT -8
I just noticed they're playing at El Corazon in Seattle next week, and that's a pretty small venue with a capacity nowhere near what previous Sasquatch headliners or even sub-headliners normally play to. Maybe a Bigfoot headlining slot? Dude. I am about to go Gang Warily on yo' ass. My Bloody Valentine are not playing at El Corazon next week. The Bloody Valentine, also known as 'a few shitty djs', are. I Dr. Garbanzoured this out while sleeping.
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Post by Dr. Crane on Feb 4, 2013 16:04:59 GMT -8
Figure THAT shit out.
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Post by Cbats on Feb 4, 2013 16:09:18 GMT -8
I hadn't even thought about My Bloody Valentine as a possible headliner. They're definitely a band that's always slipped under my radar mostly due to not having any new material since I was 7 years old back in 1991. This new record of theirs is brilliant. edit: I just noticed they're playing at El Corazon in Seattle next week, and that's a pretty small venue with a capacity nowhere near what previous Sasquatch headliners or even sub-headliners normally play to. Maybe a Bigfoot headlining slot? I had to look this up cause I knew it was bullshit but wanted to see what confused you. It's just a metal show on Valentine's Day. The last time MBV were in Seattle they played at Wamu Theater which is the type of venue that you would expect a headliner to play at. They would certainly not play on the Wookie. The problem is (as Wonk has argued a number of times) that they're probably not the best fit for Sasquatch. It would be unbelievably amazing for 1/4 of the attendees but the worst thing the rest of the audience has ever seen. They tend to end their show with a 30 minute noise rock freak out that is basically unlistenable without earplugs. I'd still love to see them their but Snacks tends to book headliners with broader appeal than that. I'm still pulling for them anyway.
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Post by Cbats on Feb 4, 2013 16:13:25 GMT -8
damnit...Bjorrito beat me by enough to show how terrible I am at using html on this website...
On another note, I don't get how Phoenix is as big as they are either but they were essentially this big when they toured a few years back so this isn't a surprise. They sold out Madison Square Garden and had Daft Punk show up as special guests. Listomania and 1901 used to be played on Alt radio as much as Mumford gets played now. The only difference is that Mumford appeals to all demographics (well, Pop and Adult Alternative at least) and have sold a ton more records. Those markets don't matter at Sasquatch or Coachella so the size difference isn't nearly as big as it seems.
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Post by scough on Feb 4, 2013 16:24:07 GMT -8
I just noticed they're playing at El Corazon in Seattle next week, and that's a pretty small venue with a capacity nowhere near what previous Sasquatch headliners or even sub-headliners normally play to. Maybe a Bigfoot headlining slot? Dude. I am about to go Gang Warily on yo' ass. My Bloody Valentine are not playing at El Corazon next week. The Bloody Valentine, also known as 'a few shitty djs', are. I Dr. Garbanzoured this out while sleeping. Haha wow. That's what a quick google search provided me with, I didn't go to the actual band's website. It seemed wrong to me but I just went with it for some reason. I'll take that as a lesson to confirm before posting.
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Post by scough on Feb 4, 2013 16:29:00 GMT -8
I hadn't even thought about My Bloody Valentine as a possible headliner. They're definitely a band that's always slipped under my radar mostly due to not having any new material since I was 7 years old back in 1991. This new record of theirs is brilliant. edit: I just noticed they're playing at El Corazon in Seattle next week, and that's a pretty small venue with a capacity nowhere near what previous Sasquatch headliners or even sub-headliners normally play to. Maybe a Bigfoot headlining slot? I had to look this up cause I knew it was bullshit but wanted to see what confused you. It's just a metal show on Valentine's Day. The last time MBV were in Seattle they played at Wamu Theater which is the type of venue that you would expect a headliner to play at. They would certainly not play on the Wookie. The problem is (as Wonk has argued a number of times) that they're probably not the best fit for Sasquatch. It would be unbelievably amazing for 1/4 of the attendees but the worst thing the rest of the audience has ever seen. They tend to end their show with a 30 minute noise rock freak out that is basically unlistenable without earplugs. I'd still love to see them their but Snacks tends to book headliners with broader appeal than that. I'm still pulling for them anyway. In that case, they could definitely headline the Sasquatch stage. Jack White played WAMU after Sasquatch last year. I'm gonna guess they won't headline though, you're exactly right that the majority of the crowd wouldn't be into them. That just makes me think again they'd be Bigfoot headliners.
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Post by Cbats on Feb 4, 2013 16:41:02 GMT -8
In that case, they could definitely headline the Sasquatch stage. Jack White played WAMU after Sasquatch last year. I'm gonna guess they won't headline though, you're exactly right that the majority of the crowd wouldn't be into them. That just makes me think again they'd be Bigfoot headliners. Nah, you don't pay that much money for a band to play the Bigfoot. They just wouldn't book them if they're not willing have them subheadline at a minimum.
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Post by macdilla on Feb 4, 2013 16:44:40 GMT -8
I'm still amazed Pheonix are headlining Saturday night at Coachella by themselves. I knew they were popular but really...that popular? Unless they bill someone bigger when they can find someone bigger...and available. Isn't that what happened with Prince a few years ago? However, if people think that the Postal Service can headline Sasquatch, Pheonix definitely can....I can't see Pheonix being any less a draw than Bon Iver
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Post by Skoops McKenzie on Feb 4, 2013 16:58:42 GMT -8
Dude, but everybody knows who Bon Iver is. Those albums blew up like crazy. Phoenix... less so.
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Post by Cbats on Feb 4, 2013 16:59:58 GMT -8
Dude, but everybody knows who Bon Iver is. Those albums blew up like crazy. Phoenix... less so. I'm not positive that I've ever heard a Bon Iver song on the radio but they STILL play 1901 and Listomania. Those songs were massive.
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Post by Skoops McKenzie on Feb 4, 2013 17:02:14 GMT -8
Dude, but everybody knows who Bon Iver is. Those albums blew up like crazy. Phoenix... less so. I'm not positive that I've ever heard a Bon Iver song on the radio but they STILL play 1901 and Listomania. Those songs were massive. Really? Granted, I don't listen to the radio much, but I don't think I've ever really heard any buzz about Phoenix with the exception of DLC for Rock Band. But even my girlfriend's mother listens to Bon Iver. Which is saying something, I guess. I don't know.
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