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Post by avocadolady on Feb 17, 2009 16:10:11 GMT -8
Nope, probably not going this year. Too many bands overlapping with Bonnaroo and SXSW; I can't justify making a trip out there just to see them all again.
Have fun, y'all! If I were going, I wouldn't miss:
Jane's Addiction Erykah Badu Fleet Foxes TV on the Radio Bon Iver The Avett Brothers Calexico Grizzly Bear Mugison Blitzen Trapper Monotonix King Khan and the Shrines AA Bondy Black Moth Super Rainbow The Dodos Viva Voce Horse Feathers Zach Galifiankis
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 17, 2009 15:58:45 GMT -8
they're just college kids having fun. They don't take themselves seriously at all. And what is kinda not-really funny about it is, since girl talk uses samples of stuff, rather than them doing the same thing, is they play actual instruments instead. Sure, its a pretty hokey concept, but they aren't looking to be big famous musicians, or really do anything worthy of being a masterpiece or anything. They're just having fun and doing something that could possibly earn them some extra beer money. Okay, that's pretty damn funny.
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 17, 2009 15:49:04 GMT -8
I would have to agree. I was contemplating buying VIP tixs for this year (if the line up convinces me) and was looking at what all you get for the cash.....and I'm thinking: not much. But I wanted to see what others, who have had the VIP package in the past thought. What are your opinions? Is it worth the dough? There are a few things to consider. I understand that Coachella has done away with VIP food and are now making it an additional purchase. Not sure if Sasquatch is doing the same. But in 2007 the VIP food was hot and actually food with a difference between lunch and dinner. Whereas in 2008, it was lunch meat and vitamin water all day long. In 2009 maybe it'll be pretzels. The VIP seating area is cool, it's directly center to the stage (next to the soundboard) and last year The Upright Citizen's Brigade guys sat there making a wee bit of starfucking possible. Lots of space to dance as needed. That was probably my favorite bit about VIP. I could go down to the masses when I wanted and if I needed to lounge, go back up to VIP. You also get vouchers for gear, though the 2007 manbag was cooler than the 2008 backpack. Premiere Camping is included obviously, not sure what the cost would be separately. Is it really worth it? Probably not. But there's a certain coolness to it, especially if you're bringing a girl. In fact, except in 2 instances (ome of which the guys won VIP tickets from a Boston radio station), all the VIPers I met were couples. Yeah...the VIP kind of fails to impress. I don't see any need for VIP at Sasquatch, unless they decide to offer edible food. I've never had trouble getting close to the stage, and the view from the rock face is just fine if I don't feel like being close. Last year I met Brian Posehn, Carl Newman, and Zach Condon just walking around with my lowly GA ticket. And the year before I pooped into Craig Finn in the PBR line. That's one thing that's really nice about Sasquatch; it's so low-key that the artists are often roaming free amongst the common folk.
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 13, 2009 15:30:32 GMT -8
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 13, 2009 9:07:03 GMT -8
I'm thinking it could be Badu.
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 13, 2009 9:02:39 GMT -8
If it is not Lupe, it is Public Enemy then. Public Enemy would be killer. What about Erykah Badu?
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 12, 2009 9:39:03 GMT -8
Sonic Youth would be a FLips-size headliner, no?
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 12, 2009 9:37:42 GMT -8
Snow Patrol The Shins Radiohead Black Keys Stereophonics William Fitzsimmons City and Colour Common Market Blue Scholar ( although I saw the last year) Atmosphere I like a lot of these suggestions. William Fitzsimmons would be so perfect for the Yeti stage. And I'd love it if we got Dan Auerbach solo instead of the Black Keys. The Keys are a tired festival act.
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 12, 2009 9:23:06 GMT -8
Cool, some nice shows coming up at the Croc! Glad to hear they're back in business. Maybe will have to hit it up pre- or post- Sasquatch...
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 11, 2009 13:49:56 GMT -8
I'm not sure if it's been covered thus far but are the Shins a possibility this year? That's a good question. They're due for a new record, anyone heard anything on that front? Seems like their website's down... Huh. Maybe James Mercer solo?
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 11, 2009 13:41:55 GMT -8
I bet you can find one at the door if you get there early enough - someone's always got an extra. Good luck!
dustin - the Crocodile's reopening?? New management, I assume?
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 11, 2009 10:08:34 GMT -8
Not everyone lives on the west coast, son. Some of us have been up for hours...
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Booze
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 11, 2009 10:07:16 GMT -8
Okay, so...if they had decent beer, they could charge even more for it. And at least then I wouldn't feel like I was getting the shaft.
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 11, 2009 8:40:49 GMT -8
Except when they're not. They were really, painfully bad on SNL. Redeemed themselves a bit on Colbert Report, thankfully.
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 11, 2009 8:37:52 GMT -8
one reunion act most will not care about. I'm choosing to believe this will be a My Bloody Valentine or a Portishead - type band, rather than ( ) No Doubt. Sasquatch wouldn't do us like that.
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 11, 2009 8:33:54 GMT -8
I was just looking into the VIP pass after seeing it mentioned here. Doesn't sound like you get much for your money.
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Booze
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 11, 2009 8:30:57 GMT -8
This is the freakin' Northwest, give me some WA/OR microbrews, thankyou every much! Cosign! Selling good beer would be a fantastic improvement to the fest.
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 10, 2009 16:19:39 GMT -8
I don't think a lot of people in here have a real grasp on the popularity of some of these bands. Radiohead and Pearl Jam are both larger bands than sasquatch can logically get and if we did it would be an amazing grab for Sasquatch. I'm not saying it's impossible but it would be a complete shock I think they could get one or the other, but probably not both.
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 10, 2009 11:42:46 GMT -8
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Post by avocadolady on Feb 10, 2009 10:34:32 GMT -8
I will take my King Khan any way I can get him. Loving these rumors thus far. I suspect they've got a fantastic lineup up their sleeves this year.
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