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Post by beetlejammer on May 10, 2010 16:27:10 GMT -8
The National vs. The Hold Steady -This one's not really too bad. I've seen both of them before (and they both kick ass), but I like The National way more overall. Girls vs. LCD Soundsystem -The Girls album was by far one of my favorites from last year, so I'll be seeing them, then catching the tail end of YACHT. Dirty Projectors vs. Pavement -Ugh . I was REALLY looking forward to both. I'll probably do 30 minutes of DP, then go to Pavement. She & Him vs. Mountain Goats -I would really love to see She & Him, but Mountain Goats wins hands down. They are one of my favorite bands ever. New Pornographers vs. Neon Indian -Not really a Pornographers fan, but I absolutely in LOVE with Neko Case, so I will probably catch a few songs at least.
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Post by doumak on May 10, 2010 16:50:04 GMT -8
The National vs. Hold Steady vs. Why? HI. I have never seen the national so i'll be there for most of it. I saw the hold steady in a small bar in PA a month ago. They just got rid of the accordian/piano player franz for the new album which is a huge loss. But the new stuff sounded great and they have a good loud rocking festival sound. I would national for the first 45 (or all of it if it's awesome for you) and catch the 45 or 30 of the end of the hold steady. You don't need an hour of the hold steady to let it sink in. Pavement vs. Dirty Projectors Dirty Projectors are so talented it is unreal. My friend saw took my tickets when i couldn't go last year and was astonished. I wouldn't leave their set early. Dr. Dog vs. Craig Robinson Are Dr. Dog's shows memorable? Pretty big fan, but find with their style of music the live show could either be great energetic fun or just kind of boring. Anyone seen Craig Robinson stand-up? Funny? My sister said Craig is awesome. HOWEVER. I have seen dr. dog and I might see them thursday again. They are awesome and I would not miss them. I have some friends that love rock rock (tool, police, van halen, ween, etc) and they all came with to see dr dog and loved their live show because they rocked and were only 'meh' on the albums. they take all their music to the next level playing live. Rounding out their tour at sasquatch will be incredible. Don't miss Dr. Dog. I promise you won't be disappointed. Oh, P.S. I saw MGMT... at Coachella and they kinda blew me away. The new album sounds really good live. Awesome news. I was scared. Last year at APW the best thing they had going was that everyone was dancing around me in the front which is more the crowd and less their music.
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Post by know ID yuh on May 10, 2010 17:52:32 GMT -8
The National vs. Hold Steady vs. Why? Don't really know any of these bands too well but heard they are all terrific live. I will probably end up walking around and seeing a couple songs from each, but would like to know who you think I should devote most of my time to. I'm going to step on some toes here by saying this, but the National is for National fans. If you've rarely listened to them, you'll probably think, "this guy has an awesome voice, that chick walking by is hot, what a great view, I can't wait for Deadmau5, I wish it wasn't raining, what is 25 squared, which band am I watching again?" Not to mention, the place will be packed with people madly in love, so you won't get up front unless you show up early. The Hold Steady will be much more upbeat, but I think they are a bit overrated live, and as mentioned above, they no longer have Franz, who is fun live. I've never seen Why?, so that might win. As for the other conflicts, I always err on the side of music over comedy, so I'm no help. Public Enemy won't blow your mind, Massive Attack will, so leave Public Enemy early. And yes, Dr. Dog is great live. I just saw them, and want to see them again.
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Post by know ID yuh on May 10, 2010 18:06:40 GMT -8
here's a possible conflict solution for some of you: broken social scene has just announced dates in seattle and portland for october 15th and 16th. wasn't a conflict at all for me though since i was going to see them either way. now i'll just see them twice +1
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Post by wolfhat on May 10, 2010 18:19:16 GMT -8
The National vs. Hold Steady vs. Why? Don't really know any of these bands too well but heard they are all terrific live. I will probably end up walking around and seeing a couple songs from each, but would like to know who you think I should devote most of my time to. I'm going to step on some toes here by saying this, but the National is for National fans. If you've rarely listened to them, you'll probably think, "this guy has an awesome voice, that chick walking by is hot, what a great view, I can't wait for Deadmau5, I wish it wasn't raining, what is 25 squared, which band am I watching again?" Not to mention, the place will be packed with people madly in love, so you won't get up front unless you show up early. The Hold Steady will be much more upbeat, but I think they are a bit overrated live, and as mentioned above, they no longer have Franz, who is fun live. I've never seen Why?, so that might win. As for the other conflicts, I always err on the side of music over comedy, so I'm no help. Public Enemy won't blow your mind, Massive Attack will, so leave Public Enemy early. And yes, Dr. Dog is great live. I just saw them, and want to see them again. I like your summary of The National's show. I've never gotten into them, but a lot of my friends love them and I respect their musical taste. I even saw about half their gig at Outside Lands last year in San Fran and my thought process was much as you described. I'm not huge into The Hold Steady either, or WHY? for that matter, so after Miike Snow I'll probably just got for a wander and see where I end up.
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Post by Blacksmile on May 10, 2010 18:48:44 GMT -8
FUCK! FUCK! I thought that I had everything worked out to a T...then they drop Wale and add Brad! They are playing pretty much alongside Portugal. The Man, the one band I have grown to love since the line up dropped! Now here's my thing...
Has anyone seen both bands, and if so please let me know which one would be a better choice to see! Not a massive fan of Brad's music but it's Stone Gossard and Pearl Jam is my favorite band of all time (I know they're different) and it'd be cool to see a side project of theirs. But at the same time Portugal. The Man are awesome on disc but not sure about their live set. Any suggestions?
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Post by doumak on May 11, 2010 0:07:13 GMT -8
P THE MAN. they only do killer shows. i've seen them three times and they are probably still my number one band to see. once you see them live you understand why they are so great.
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Post by Friendly Destroyer on May 11, 2010 6:00:53 GMT -8
Portugal, The Man are a must see, definitely one of those bands that have steller albums and a live show that only makes them sound even bigger and better.
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Post by Blacksmile on May 11, 2010 7:26:05 GMT -8
Alright then...it's settled. Sorry BRAD but you're out! Thanks for the input gents, and see you at P. The Man!
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Post by Lump on May 11, 2010 8:19:53 GMT -8
OK Go vs. Patrick Watson vs. Patton Oswalt Patton Oswalt's shows are fantastic live. If you listen to 222 (the extended/unedited version of feelin' kinda patton), it's a pretty good indication. I was fortunate enough to see him at that same 40 watt club that the cd was recorded at, and he definitely lived up to expectations. I'm pretty much choosing him even though I really wanted to live out all my high school dreams of getting to see OK Go live. And that was a difficult thing to get over. (I know nothing about Patrick Watson, and don't really want to learn anything because that would just make my personal decision that much more difficult and heartbreaking.) Pavement vs. Dirty Projectors This is my biggest conflict (my 2 favorite bands here this year), and my 2 cents for this: Dirty Projectors will most likely be around a while. It's been said in interviews that this will be Pavement's only reunion tour, and that after this, Pavement will no longer be active (though interviews with Spiral Stairs are starting to say otherwise). So, I would say Pavement just due to the fact that this may be your only chance to see them ever.
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Post by telefunkken on May 11, 2010 8:41:04 GMT -8
The National vs. Hold Steady vs. Why? I would national for the first 45 (or all of it if it's awesome for you) and catch the 45 or 30 of the end of the hold steady. You don't need an hour of the hold steady to let it sink in. Dirty Projectors are so talented it is unreal. My friend saw took my tickets when i couldn't go last year and was astonished. I wouldn't leave their set early. Don't miss Dr. Dog. I promise you won't be disappointed. I think I'm just going to go ahead and just take all that advice. Thank you.
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Post by doumak on May 11, 2010 13:31:30 GMT -8
My roommate said to stop giving advice or all our shows are going to be crowded haha
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Post by telefunkken on May 11, 2010 15:44:12 GMT -8
My roommate said to stop giving advice or all our shows are going to be crowded haha Don't worry. I'm going to be placing misleading directional signs all over the campsite so people end up wandering out into the gorge instead of to the amphitheatre. Just like lemmings. This will clear up plenty of room at all of the stages. Just don't follow the signs and you and I will rule Sasquatch.
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Post by scough on May 11, 2010 18:43:56 GMT -8
another conflict resolution, this time a particularly bad conflict for several people including myself: the new pornographers are in seattle july 31st (21+) and august 1st (all ages) at the showbox market. now you can see MGMT or neon indian without feeling too bad.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2010 19:17:24 GMT -8
My roommate said to stop giving advice or all our shows are going to be crowded haha Don't worry. I'm going to be placing misleading directional signs all over the campsite so people end up wandering out into the gorge instead of to the amphitheatre. Just like lemmings. This will clear up plenty of room at all of the stages. Just don't follow the signs and you and I will rule Sasquatch. I myself plan on moving the Gorge to Almira. Y'all will be all, "WHAT WE 70 MILES AWAY FROM THE GORGE WHEN DIS HAPPEN" cuz y'all talk like that in my head. I'll be all "I WONT FUCK US OVER IM MR. NOVEMBER" cuz in this fantasy the National is currently playing that song. Last.
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Post by telefunkken on May 12, 2010 8:15:33 GMT -8
How about Midlake vs. Martina Topley Bird?
Anybody seen either/both live? Completely different music I know, but who is more likely to put on a better show?
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Post by rno2eug on May 12, 2010 15:41:22 GMT -8
brad sucks. Portugal. The Man all the way
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Post by Blacksmile on May 12, 2010 18:59:22 GMT -8
brad sucks. Portugal. The Man all the way WOW! I was looking for something a bit more constructive! But thanks for coming out...now find somewhere else to be an asshole!
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Post by interstateeight on May 12, 2010 22:15:21 GMT -8
brad sucks. Portugal. The Man all the way You've been registered for five months, and this is your second post?
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Post by geetarsisrock on May 13, 2010 12:49:55 GMT -8
A deep festivals = a TON of conflicts
Minus the Bear vs. Mumford & Sons The National vs. The Hold Steady (worst of the weekend, I'll try to catch the end of HS and see them in Seattle this summer, I REALLY wish Hold Steady and Nada Surf would switch) The Long Winters vs. The Tallest Man on Earth Public Enemy vs. Massive Attack (may catch a bit of PE early in their set) Mayer Hawthorne & the County vs. Past Lives The Temper Trap vs. Todd Barry Dr. Dog vs. Craig Robinson (2nd worst of the festival) She & Him vs. The Mountain Goats (weirdest conflict as I'm sure they have similar fans) The New Pornographers vs. MGMT vs. Neon Indian (I'll check out MGMT for a bit but I can't miss The New Pornographers, I'll see Neon Indian at Bumbershoot)
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