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Post by bradberad12 on Feb 5, 2009 11:08:34 GMT -8
Interstateeight Have fun tonight at BSS, I am kinda pissed I am missing out...but its a little long for a drive from Vancouver on a weeknight. I saw them at the Showbox in 2005 (Feist actually opened for them, and she stunk it up). But BSS put on an awesome, seemingly never-ending show. Seems like we do have some crossover in musical tastes
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Post by bradberad12 on Feb 3, 2009 11:46:04 GMT -8
There's a festival in Liverpool - the Sound City Festival, which is around the same weekend as Sasquatch. Their Line-up is not out yet either, but it is far more likely that The Hold Steady will be playing there, rather than here in the Pacific NW, given their tour dates. www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk/Which sucks, btw
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Post by bradberad12 on Feb 2, 2009 16:02:02 GMT -8
Interstateeight
The irony of your post is poignant, considering Sasquatch's headliners in past years,
2008: The Cure and R.E.M., (can you say 1980's?)
2007: Bjork and Beastie Boys (can you say 1980's and 1990's?)
Futhermore, Ryan Montbleau, Tallest man on Earth, members of Tea Leaf green and Ben Kweller were all hitting puberty in the mid 90's, not making popular music. And you sir, were evidently in diapers.
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Post by bradberad12 on Feb 2, 2009 14:29:07 GMT -8
I would like to post something, and take it with a grain of salt here, as it is just my opinion, but I hope that there are at least a few people that agree with my line of thought.
I have been noticing a trend with Sasquatch line-ups over the course of its existence. The line-ups more and more often seem to be concentrated with electronic, DJ and dance based indie bands and less on the organic, blues and guitar based bands. I am not knocking these electronic bands, I would just prefer to see the organic bands, and I am hoping there are more of you like me out there than this message board suggests. Perhaps all those with like interests as me are busy hugging trees as opposed to following message boards (to each his own, i guess?)
Of course this is not only a trend of Sasquatch, but also of other like Bonnaroo, which originally catered specifically to the hippie, organic culture. However I personally would love to see less 'Super Furry Animals' and more 'Fleet Foxes' at this festival. More 'She & Him' and Less 'Matt & Kim'.
My Favorite line-up was by far the Saturday 2006 show (when the hailstorm hit). Anything comparable to that would make me quite happy. So if I could make a wish list it may include these bands, which have been for the most part omitted by the majority of the board:
Phish Hold Steady MMJ Guster Tragically Hip Wilco Ben Kweller Tallest Man On Earth Tea Leaf Green Drive By Truckers Ryan Montbleau Band Ween
When I think of a festival scene, especially at the Gorge, these are the bands that come to my mind. I may get flamed for my opinion, but I hope that this opinion was considered by the organizers. I also realize that there are festivals out there that better suit my interests, such as ACL and Rothbury, I am just hoping I can stay close to home and still see the band that would put a smile on my face.
Furthermore, they may be Hippie-ish acts, or at least what I might call flaccid rock (but I love it anyways), but each and everyone would put on an awesome show, that would neither bore nor depress the attendee (like an Iron & Wine, for example)
Just my two cents, any response is welcomed.
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