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Post by gabfrab on Jan 9, 2013 16:31:32 GMT -8
The agents don't give a shit. They either ignore the emails or answer politely, from what I can tell. Lying is wrong, but a little white lie to get some info isn't going to hurt anyone. Continue your quest next year, young gabfrab Yeah that's exactly what the agents do in my experience. I really don't feel like I'm bothering them as our interaction involves less than a minute of their time. Nadine, that's a great tactic. I'll have to keep that in mind for the future.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 9, 2013 13:14:30 GMT -8
Nadine, any word on Roo from Animal Collective's people?
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 9, 2013 11:06:05 GMT -8
Apparently it was more the inforoo mods' decision to quit emails than any real mandate from Bonnaroo. Roo asked if we'd quit annoying agents and said it was unethical but dudes pretending to be with child aren't exactly in the ethics business haha. I've sent out everything I want to this year, but if I do it again next season I'll just email on behalf of y'all and Coachella. Hopefully I'll be back with a few more names for 2014.
I suspect Bonnaroo sent out an email to agents/managers as my response rate just completely died from yesterday afternoon until now. Here's the only two I've received.
In regards to Squarepusher:
Hi Sasha, I'm afraid we don't have formal confirmation for either of those festivals currently though we definitely are looking to come back to the States this year.
In regards to Wild Beasts:
Hi Sasha
Thank you for your email. At the moment there are no plans to play any of the US festivals this year. The band are focussing on writing and recording their next album this year. Anything can change of course, so don't hold me to this! But I can safely say that right now, we have no plans I'm afraid.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 8, 2013 18:35:38 GMT -8
In regards to Fun:
We don't have plans on playing either festival this year, but we will be announcing tour dates by the end of the month
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 8, 2013 18:30:23 GMT -8
...or you could just stop posting about it on Inforoo. Haha nah I'm going to be done now. I honestly already emailed every band I wanted to after a round I just did tonight. I contacted over 100 total so there might be a few more responses coming in. If y'all want to pick up the torch you can find lots of managers/agents via Facebook pages and band websites. It was good while it lasted. I appreciated all the thanks from everyone!
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 8, 2013 18:20:26 GMT -8
The Men are out.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 8, 2013 18:18:05 GMT -8
I think inforoo is considered an unofficial board these days (not positive on that) but people there do have contact with AC/Superfly employees. For example, some members are really enthusiastic about Moogfest. This year Ashley Capps met them at the fest and gave them a cake for all their dedication. He also took some questions from them. I've seen people say Bonnaroo is generally aware of what happens on the board and that they read our suggestions, complaints, etc. Not sure what all the connection entails, but I'm going to respect what they asked of us so the board doesn't get in trouble.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 8, 2013 18:08:38 GMT -8
Roo generally announces around Valentine's or so.
Okay, an employee from Bonnaroo asked that myself and the other people doing it stop sending emails. I'm going to comply with that so I don't get in any trouble haha. I have some emails out so will post if I get any responses, but won't be sending anything new. I hope y'all like the names you got. Have a great festival!
In regards to Why?:
Unfortunately, we're not playing either this year. We really tried for Bonnaroo, but it just didn't quite work out.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 8, 2013 16:53:12 GMT -8
Gangster, I have an email out to Cake. Will see what I can do with the rest. In regards to RJD2: Unfortunately, RJD2 isn't booked for either festival! In regards to Grizzly Bear: Hey Sasha- Sorry to say nothing has been confirmed! Keep an eye out, hopefully something will get announced soon. In regards to Twin Shadow: Hi Sasha Congratulations! The best place for this information is twinshadow.net/live/ We'll be announcing our touring plans for this year in the coming weeks. In regards to Free Energy: We're still sorting out the tour schedule with our booking agent...will let you know!
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 8, 2013 11:06:22 GMT -8
I'm personally very excited about the second response here:
In regards to Polyphonic Spree:
we are working on....if i was a betting man i would lean toward bonnaroo...nothing confirmed yet though....
In regards to The xx:
They're playing both!
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 8, 2013 9:50:46 GMT -8
Gotta be dramatic haha. In regards to Metric:
it looks like Metric won't be on Sasquatch this year. Haven't heard anything about Bonnaroo either.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 8, 2013 9:37:23 GMT -8
Blacksmile, sorry just working on Roo and Sasquatch. This is a ruse that can only last so long and I want to use it on the fests I'm going to. I'm already wondering if I'm going to be able to find out much next year.
In regards to Warpaint: Hi Sasha, Unfortunately we can't give out that information but we appreciate your support!
In regards to Modeselektor: hi sasha,
modeselektor don't play any us festivals this year, sorry---- good luck for your little girl though, she'll have bass in her venes for sure
In regards to Fuck Buttons:
Hi Sasha, Thanks for your e-mail. Fuck Buttons haven't got any plans to play either of those festivals yet.
In regards to The Raveonettes: Sasha, First, congratulations on the upcoming baby. Second, I don’t think the Raveonettes will be playing either of those festivals. But I do think they will play the PsychFest in Austin.
In regards to Justice:
hi Sasha As far as I know they will not. I think they might do HARD in August in LA. But this is for a DJ SET. No more LIVE shows like at Red Rocks in 2013. I am really sorry They will first make a new album, then come back with a new live show.
Good luck with the baby!!!
In regards to Janelle Monae:
sasha:
i cannot guarantee it, but my bet would be on bonnaroo. keep an eye out. congrats on the baby!
In regards to Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs:
hi Sasha neither are confirmed for us as yet so we can't help you make that decision i'm afraid!
Glad you enjoyed Lolla - was a mega show
we'll be announcing some US dates shortly - keep an eye out for them
all the best with the pregnancy!
In regards to Youth Lagoon:
Sasquatch is scheduled.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 7, 2013 16:51:48 GMT -8
Reharding Thee Oh Sees:
Neither, thus far...unfortunately! Coachella and Sled Island, so far. Lots of European and Australian fests as well.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 7, 2013 16:40:34 GMT -8
No I didn't. Anything I'd get back from them now wouldn't be worth anything anyways. They must've let all the agents know about my pregnancy haha. I just got this funny response from them regarding an email I'd sent before they knew what was up.
Hi Sasha:
Simian Mobile Disco love these festivals so much but unfortunately they are embarking on a deep sea expedition for the original 909 Jeff Mills used on the X-101 LP at that time.
All the best, Brad
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 7, 2013 16:23:19 GMT -8
I have an email out to Swans already. Will work on the rest.
Emails out to all of them now.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 7, 2013 16:05:42 GMT -8
I appreciate the thanks from people.
I know a lot of these are long shots or things that were never likely to appear on the lineup in the first place. I never expected Aquabats to be playing but it was worth a try. I have a lot of emails out so will check back with y'all tomorrow if there's more news to report.
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Okay, so I have a little more time than I thought.
Regarding Grimes:
Hi Sasha, We don’t know yet on either! Sasquatch would be more likely. Feel free to reach out in a month or so.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 7, 2013 15:26:32 GMT -8
Chairlift is out. Couldn't find emails for Portugal, QOTSA, or any of Reznor's projects. Aquabats are out. Regarding Ghostland Obervatory: "I don't believe we are playing those this year." So Empire of the Sun is the only new confirmation? lol Yeah it mostly just ends up being eliminations more than anything. I hope to get some names more interesting than Empire for y'all though haha.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 7, 2013 15:15:50 GMT -8
Thanks for this gabfrab. Your confirmations will be added to the first post. You're welcome. Just glad to help.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 7, 2013 15:01:03 GMT -8
Hello Sacha. Yelle will not be on stage this year. She is writing and recording the new album.
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Post by gabfrab on Jan 7, 2013 14:55:27 GMT -8
Regarding Yeasayer:
Hey Sasha.
So far the band is only playing one music festival this summer and it's neither of those.
JF
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