I'm going to be optimistic and put this thread under MMJ Shows. Line up announcement is sometime in March. Anyone going or thinking about it? Lodging?
http://forecastlefest.com/ (http://forecastlefest.com/)
http://forecastlefest.com/lodging/ (http://forecastlefest.com/lodging/)
I didn't get to go last year, so the plan is to make it this year. Hoping MMJ is headlining this year....wouldn't mind another performance under the overpass!!!!
CHIMMJFAN
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jan 11, 2014, 03:28 PM
I'm going to be optimistic and put this thread under MMJ Shows. Line up announcement is sometime in March. Anyone going or thinking about it? Lodging?
http://forecastlefest.com/ (http://forecastlefest.com/)
http://forecastlefest.com/lodging/ (http://forecastlefest.com/lodging/)
I'd definitely go if MMJ are doing a show. As for lodging, it's a suite at the Galt again for me. :thumbsup:
I've mapped all the hotels with special rates for Forecastle here:
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zI722qxUs0Hw.kCEYobEXt6c8
I'll be going (hoping and praying My Morning Jacket will be a big part of it again this year). Even though I only live 54 miles from Waterfront Park and work in Louisville 5 days a week, I had never gone (or even paid any attention to the happenings at Forecastle) until Forecastle X in 2012 when MMJ curated the whole thing and were the main attraction for the biggest day (Saturday). I went to that special show and parked myself right in front of the sound booth (tent). I snuck in a red folding chair and didn't leave my spot but once the entire day (and one of the wonderful MMJ fans I had just met offered to watch my chair for me while I got water that one time). I loved my day there in front of the soundboard. I got to see Everest, Dr. Dog, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band (with a special appearance from Jim), Andrew Bird, and the mighty hometown band - My Morning Jacket! I took only one video of MMJ, and it was pretty good (I even caught the Chinese lantern floating up over the stage at the end of Rocket Man).
My Morning Jacket play Rocket Man at Forecastle 2012 - with Chinese lantern floating up at the end (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqe386nDgUM#ws)
I went the whole 3 days last year (thanks to the ticket hook-up from Yim Yodd - 2 festival tickets for all 3 days for the price of 1). I went to the 1st day by myself, I took my cousin's 18 year old son (who I had turned on to MMJ the year before when I drove him to Indianapolis to see Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden) the 2nd day, and I took my wife the 3rd day (mainly to see Robert Plant).
Here are the 2 videos I took during Jim's set from the rail - dead center! We spent 7 hours in that one spot with one bottle of water for me and one soft drink for my second-cousin.
Jim James - Wonderful - Forecastle 2013 - Louisville, Kentucky - 7/13/2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MDisq-wRB8#ws)
Jim James - Forecastle 2013 - Let It Be (beginning only) - 7/13/2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDX_kvepnWY#ws)
Here are the 2 videos I took of Robert Plant. In the second one, you can see the storm coming up that stopped his set early by 30 minutes.
Robert Plant - Goin' To California - Forecastle 2013 - Louisville, Kentucky - 7/14/2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j7YwWTeVd0#ws)
Robert Plant - What Is And What Should Never Be - Forecastle 2013 - Louisville (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz-6hYpCnZY#ws)
Here is a photo I took of the main entrance as we were leaving the park on the 3rd day.
(http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o583/Darkstarflashes/CIMG2480_zpsa19363fe.jpg)
I'm not that out-going of a person, but I have met a few very nice and very cool people at MMJ shows and at Jim James solo shows, and I'm sure I will connect with some of those same people and plenty of newer ones at Forecastle 2014 (as long as MMJ shows up, and I'm pretty hopeful they will).
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jan 11, 2014, 03:59 PM
I've mapped all the hotels with special rates for Forecastle here:
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zI722qxUs0Hw.kCEYobEXt6c8
Going to see MMJ at Forecastle 2012 was one of the highlights of my life! That is where I met some really groovy people LOL starting with Mama Kel and Sheri bury blast.
The show was special since the boys came out after the storm and played under the overpass.
I'm going to count on them being there this year, because - I can't go to Mexico for OBH since I'm going in the summer for my 25th wedding anniversary. This really saddens me even though I am so happy for those that can go, but, I just can't read all of the fun stuff that will be going on. :cry:
Waiting for March announcements...........................
Looks like outkast will headline
Quote from: e_wind on Jan 13, 2014, 03:58 PM
Looks like outkast will headline
Are you basing that off the "40-festivals" news that came out today, or do you have some of your famous hometown intel?
Either way, Outkast and MMJ would be the best fucking one-two punch ever. I figure with MMJ having a new album to promote, and the fact that Outkast will be seemingly everywhere, there's GOTTA be one festival where they cross paths. And that will be where I head this summer.
Do you think they'll return that quickly to Forecastle? Does anyone have a clue when we can expect tour dates to surface?
Quote from: kintante5 on Jan 13, 2014, 05:05 PM
Do you think they'll return that quickly to Forecastle? Does anyone have a clue when we can expect tour dates to surface?
It seems more and more that festival lineups are less unique and instead bands decide to do the "festival circuit". I don't have any inside info whether MMJ will do that or not, but it seems like 2014 could be a year where they hit a bunch of em given a new album coming out. I think Shaky Knees, Bonnaroo, Forecastle, and a bunch of West Coasts might be in the cards.
A lot of festivals announce this week, so I'll know soon if my theory is true or not.
The Mountain Jam release could be a good indicator on Wednesday
I honestly doubt MMJ will return. After MMJ 2 years ago and Jim last year, I think the jacket will do their own hometown album promotion.
As far as the outkast thing, check forecastles Facebook.
I would rather have an actual Jacket show in Louisville at this point. We're going on three years since the Circuital release show at the Palace. Three years! I know we had Forecastle 2012 and it was an epic festie set, but a festie set nevertheless.
Now, if they were to do both, that would be spectacular! But they don't seem so inclined.
Quote from: kintante5 on Jan 13, 2014, 07:52 PM
The Mountain Jam release could be a good indicator on Wednesday
so this week we have: mountain jam, firefly, New Orleans, Shaky Knees, Hangout, and Governers Ball- many of which are today and tomorrow.
We should have a good sense within 24 hours whether MMJ is on the festival circuit.
Also, I would think the people who run forecastle probably don't want it to become MMJ fest
When are Hangout, Firefly, and Governors Ball set to announce?
I'd poop my pants if they did Mountain Jam again, but they were just there a couple years ago, and a couple years before that so I'm not getting my hopes up.
Quote from: kintante5 on Jan 14, 2014, 12:24 PM
When are Hangout, Firefly, and Governors Ball set to announce?
firefly is today (just came out)
hangout is tomorrow
GB is "this week"
Eeek. No Firefly or Jazzfest. I'm growing worried.
I have no direct knowledge, but would be really surprised if MMJ was not at Shaky Knees this year. Hell, the festival is named after one of their songs! I know the organizer was trying like crazy to get them as a headliner.
I went last year, was a great time even in the pouring rain and despite the fact The Lumineers should never ever be headlining a festival again. Venue has changed a bit to more of a parking lot fairground, wonder how that will affect things.
Quote from: e_wind on Jan 14, 2014, 12:00 PM
Also, I would think the people who run forecastle probably don't want it to become MMJ fest
that's a good point..considering they were devoted to it in 2012 (curating), i can't see them just 'playing' forecastle; if they come, they come big or not at all..i don't see them doing fests with new material. I see a BIG TOUR summer/fall.
I live in Louisville and skipped Forecastle last year. After the mega line-up in 2012 I was disappointed with last year's headliners so I passed. I am hoping for MMJ and one other favorite band to headline, and then hoping to see a lot of my other favorites I am starting to see pop up on other festival Lineups.
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood would be sweet. Jenny Lewis, Jason Isbell, Jackie Greene, Jeff Tweedy...just to cover the J's. Here's hoping for an incredible Forecastle!! Because I doubt I'll be traveling to any of the others. Mountain Jam and Shaky Knees look the best of what i have seen so far.
Well, no MMJ on any of these lineups, though Shaky Knees is teasing "one more big performer." Perhaps they are doing all they can to get Jim and the boys in the ATL. Was hoping for Hangout, but that lineup isn't enough for me to shell out the money. If you like OutKast, plenty of choices!
Quote from: layin low on Jan 15, 2014, 01:20 PM
Well, no MMJ on any of these lineups, though Shaky Knees is teasing "one more big performer." Perhaps they are doing all they can to get Jim and the boys in the ATL. Was hoping for Hangout, but that lineup isn't enough for me to shell out the money. If you like OutKast, plenty of choices!
My guess is that the headliner is booked, but isn't able to announce it. (Perhaps because they are under obligation to another festival or Cloud9 as others have speculated elsewhere.)
someone said that the 3rd headliner was Beck at shaky knees, and he backed out before the line up announcement a couple days ago.
I can't remember if I posted it here, but Modest Mouse is being rumoured around town as headliner at Forecastle.
Quote from: e_wind on Jan 15, 2014, 06:13 PM
someone said that the 3rd headliner was Beck at shaky knees, and he backed out before the line up announcement a couple days ago.
I can't remember if I posted it here, but Modest Mouse is being rumored around town as headliner at Forecastle.
I wouldn't be super happy, nor super disappointed if that were the case with Modest Mouse. I hope Forecastle brings either The National, Deer Tick, Arcade Fire, Conor Oberst, Iron and Wine, White Denim, or Portugal since most of them have appeared on multiple lineups.
Based on all the headliners I've seen so far, I'm growing worried Forecastle may look somewhat similar and that just tears me apart. I really hope they just blow everyone's mind and MMJ plays!!!
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jan 16, 2014, 04:11 PM
Based on all the headliners I've seen so far, I'm growing worried Forecastle may look somewhat similar and that just tears me apart. I really hope they just blow everyone's mind and MMJ plays!!!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Hope you're right!
Really hoping for a return visit to Outside Lands, but with an evening slot this time around.
If they return to Bonnaroo, I may not be able to resist, even in my old age.
How old are you Woldie? I go every year and I'm 46. I see lots of people older than me there. Don't ever let your age keep you from having fun.
Quote from: Fully on Jan 22, 2014, 07:08 PM
How old are you Woldie? I go every year and I'm 46. I see lots of people older than me there. Don't ever let your age keep you from having fun.
Amen Beth!
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How old are you Woldie? I go every year and I'm 46. I see lots of people older than me there. Don't ever let your age keep you from having fun.
Amen Beth!
Olds! Ima get on your lawn!
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 22, 2014, 10:59 PM
Quote from: headhunter on Jan 22, 2014, 08:37 PM
Quote from: Fully on Jan 22, 2014, 07:08 PM
How old are you Woldie? I go every year and I'm 46. I see lots of people older than me there. Don't ever let your age keep you from having fun.
Amen Beth!
Olds! Ima get on your lawn!
All my neighbors are in their eighties. It's like we live in a retirement village. There's always an ambulance coming to pick them up when they fall. Our diabetic neighbors will bring us pies with one piece gone. Just wanted to share.
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How old are you Woldie? I go every year and I'm 46. I see lots of people older than me there. Don't ever let your age keep you from having fun.
Amen Beth!
Olds! Ima get on your lawn!
All my neighbors are in their eighties. It's like we live in a retirement village. There's always an ambulance coming to pick them up when they fall. Our diabetic neighbors will bring us pies with one piece gone. Just wanted to share.
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19dfkpaugx84ijpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)
There's a couple hints on Forecastle's Instagram page or FB page. One is presenting an Avocado. Maybe some PJ this year?
The other hint is coat hangers in the back of a car in the snow. Some people are guessing hang me out to dry cold war kids, and many people are guessing MMJ, but I think the MMJ guess is more of a wish than a real guess.
I don't know about Forecastle's hints, but they are in cahoots with Ashley Capps. Bonnaroo's Roo clues are never about the headliners.
I definitely agree the MMJ chants are just wishes. I'm guilty of it as well. They'd be stupid not to have the jacket there this year. Louisvillians are begging and pleading for the jacket!
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jan 29, 2014, 03:35 PM
I definitely agree the MMJ chants are just wishes. I'm guilty of it as well. They'd be stupid not to have the jacket there this year. Louisvillians are begging and pleading for the jacket!
I wonder if they've tried to line something up this year with them, or if FC is just ignoring the pleads to avoid making it MMJ fest. I'm guilty of it too, haha.
This is the band of the week:
Los Campesinos! - No Blues (full album) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VR_WAPjjyY#ws)
Not excited by them in all honesty. So far the bands that have been hinted at over the past three weeks have been very underwhelming. Two countryish artists, Outkast, and these guys. If Modest Mouse ends up headling as well, my festival fix may end up elsewhere. Nothing against MM, but they are just decent in my book. I hope they're holding out on some special surprises for us.
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Quote from: ajclements004 on Jan 29, 2014, 03:35 PM
I definitely agree the MMJ chants are just wishes. I'm guilty of it as well. They'd be stupid not to have the jacket there this year. Louisvillians are begging and pleading for the jacket!
I wonder if they've tried to line something up this year with them, or if FC is just ignoring the pleads to avoid making it MMJ fest. I'm guilty of it too, haha.
This is the band of the week:
Los Campesinos! - No Blues (full album) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VR_WAPjjyY#ws)
Not excited by them in all honesty. So far the bands that have been hinted at over the past three weeks have been very underwhelming. Two countryish artists, Outkast, and these guys. If Modest Mouse ends up headling as well, my festival fix may end up elsewhere. Nothing against MM, but they are just decent in my book. I hope they're holding out on some special surprises for us.
I've already got a ticket, but if the lineup isn't there I have no problem getting rid of it.
Looks like the hint was Lucius for this week.
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 23, 2014, 10:26 AM
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How old are you Woldie? I go every year and I'm 46. I see lots of people older than me there. Don't ever let your age keep you from having fun.
Amen Beth!
Olds! Ima get on your lawn!
All my neighbors are in their eighties. It's like we live in a retirement village. There's always an ambulance coming to pick them up when they fall. Our diabetic neighbors will bring us pies with one piece gone. Just wanted to share.
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19dfkpaugx84ijpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)
Well said, everyone. Point taken, and Bonnarroo being properly considered.
They are doing the artist takeover again on Facebook and Instagram. The first picture they posted was one that CARL posted a while back on Instagram!!! AHH I'm on the edge of my seat!
Quote from: ajclements004 on Feb 05, 2014, 12:15 PM
They are doing the artist takeover again on Facebook and Instagram. The first picture they posted was one that CARL posted a while back on Instagram!!! AHH I'm on the edge of my seat!
Is it really? Where did he get the picture from?!?!?!?
And that second picture sure looks a lot like Bo to my eyes.
Oh baby!
I've been telling myself the Jacket won't be at Forecastle until at least 2015 to avoid getting my hopes up. You guys are killing me!
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Feb 05, 2014, 12:20 PM
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They are doing the artist takeover again on Facebook and Instagram. The first picture they posted was one that CARL posted a while back on Instagram!!! AHH I'm on the edge of my seat!
Is it really? Where did he get the picture from?!?!?!?
Carl posted it a long time ago, but the pictures are IDENTICAL.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152241560936458&set=pb.48490201457.-2207520000.1391621200.&type=3&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152241560936458&set=pb.48490201457.-2207520000.1391621200.&type=3&theater)
https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1902014_10152255959157953_239622889_n.jpg (https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1902014_10152255959157953_239622889_n.jpg)
It could also be a Carl solo show. Either way I would be happy.
Let's just make this a three night run and get it over with shall we? Three nights at Forecastle, three nights at Red Rocks, and a 4 night NYE run at the cap to finish things off.
No, i don't ask for much :)
Quote from: Stevie on Feb 05, 2014, 12:47 PM
Let's just make this a three night run and get it over with shall we? Three nights at Forecastle, three nights at Red Rocks, and a 4 night NYE run at the cap to finish things off.
No, i don't ask for much :)
Headline Friday night, Night show at the Palace on Saturday, and Headline with Forecastle collabs on Sunday. Definitely not too much to ask. :wink:
new picture doesn't look very Jacket-assuring, either way it was fun hoping
Looks like it's some folk/country artist. So far they've hinted at 3 or 4 country/folk artists, outkast, and Lucius. The only one I remotely care for is Lucius. I know it's too early to tell, but I really hope forecastle hints at something that is not acoustic next week.
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Feb 05, 2014, 02:25 PM
Looks like it's some folk/country artist. So far they've hinted at 3 or 4 country/folk artists, outkast, and Lucius. The only one I remotely care for is Lucius. I know it's too early to tell, but I really hope forecastle hints at something that is not acoustic next week.
yawn, yawn, yawn. give me some substance!!!
Am I the only one who finds these hints annoying? Just announce the lineup and be done with it. I feel the same about bonnaroo's Roo clues.
Quote from: Fully on Feb 05, 2014, 04:36 PM
Am I the only one who finds these hints annoying? Just announce the lineup and be done with it. I feel the same about bonnaroo's Roo clues.
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Quote from: Fully on Feb 05, 2014, 04:36 PM
Am I the only one who finds these hints annoying? Just announce the lineup and be done with it. I feel the same about bonnaroo's Roo clues.
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Quote from: Fully on Feb 05, 2014, 04:36 PM
Am I the only one who finds these hints annoying? Just announce the lineup and be done with it. I feel the same about bonnaroo's Roo clues.
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:grin: :drum:
And I agree with the hints. I am expecting to see the lineup drop during the last week of February.
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Quote from: Fully on Feb 05, 2014, 04:36 PM
Am I the only one who finds these hints annoying? Just announce the lineup and be done with it. I feel the same about bonnaroo's Roo clues.
You weren't there!
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:grin: :drum:
And I agree with the hints. I am expecting to see the lineup drop during the last week of February.
It will be nice when we know the lineups for both Roo and Foreskin. I'm ready to settle my plans for the summer. I might even consider hitting another fest if those two don't pan out this year.
Preach! I am SO ready to stop dreaming and actually start making some plans!
Give me MMJ and just one or two other bands I dig, and that's where I'll go. If MMJ is playing Roo, I would think that Forecastle would become very unlikely. If they aren't on the Roo lineup, then another couple weeks of waiting it is.
Quote from: oistheone on Feb 06, 2014, 12:36 PM
Preach! I am SO ready to stop dreaming and actually start making some plans!
Give me MMJ and just one or two other bands I dig, and that's where I'll go. If MMJ is playing Roo, I would think that Forecastle would become very unlikely. If they aren't on the Roo lineup, then another couple weeks of waiting it is.
I don't think MMJ will make it on any festival lineup until 2015 unfortunately.
I've heard rumors, but we'll see...
Quote from: Fully on Feb 06, 2014, 04:05 PM
I've heard rumors, but we'll see...
Any roomers? Fingers crossed
Trampled by Turtles is coming to Forecastle.
Forecastle's FB page:
"Surprise! We've been enjoying the takeovers so much, we've got another #ForecastleTakeover in store for you today! Stay tuned to our #Instagram starting at 11am EST!"
Let's hope it isn't an acoustic folk act this time! I want to see some variety!
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Feb 07, 2014, 10:38 AM
Forecastle's FB page:
"Surprise! We've been enjoying the takeovers so much, we've got another #ForecastleTakeover in store for you today! Stay tuned to our #Instagram starting at 11am EST!"
Let's hope it isn't an acoustic folk act this time! I want to see some variety!
Or something at least worth paying to see...
Well it doesn't look like a folk band... Any ideas?
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It kind of looks like Kurt Vile, but he was just there, so I doubt it.
It's a band I'm unfamiliar with, The Weeks. We also know Lucius and Drew Holcomb.
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Quote from: johnnYYac on Feb 07, 2014, 06:15 PM
It's a band I'm unfamiliar with, The Weeks. We also know Lucius and Drew Holcomb.
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And Trampled by Turtles, Outkast, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Jason Isbell are pretty much guaranteed as well.
Nothing overly exciting for me yet. TbT is kind of cool though. I've listened to The Weeks on Spotify, they have some catchy tunes. I feel like they are hiding something. We knew multiple headlining acts last year before the lineup dropped. We only know one this time.
These clues are getting shittier and shittier. There has not been 1 act hinted that I am even in the least bit excited to see. I'm probably going to sell my 3 day pass unless there's something huge hinted in the next few weeks.
Quote from: ajclements004 on Feb 17, 2014, 12:04 PM
These clues are getting shittier and shittier. There has not been 1 act hinted that I am even in the least bit excited to see. I'm probably going to sell my 3 day pass unless there's something huge hinted in the next few weeks.
I came here to post the exact same thing. I'm glad I didn't get an early pass. These hints are awful, and I have tried listening to everything they've hinted at. It truly is a shame, because this festival has been the best summer experience of the last two years for me.
Maybe the headliners will make up for the lack of a good lineup. Only time will tell.
I'm still optimistic and will gladly take anyone's early bird 3 - day pass if you decide not to go.
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2 of the headliners are Beck and Outkast. They don't have a 3rd yet. I'm assuming that's why there's no word on the line up announcement.
Oh, and a Rumor around town is Modest Mouse. I don't buy it, but I'd take it. There are several bands that are hinted at on FB that are okay. Full list of hints/true rumors :
Outkast
Beck
Mount Moriah
Jason Isbell
Trampled by Turtles
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Sun Kil Moon
The Weeks
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
Dwight Yoakham
Young and Sick
St. Lucia
Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks
Lucius
Spoon
Nickel Creek
Black Lips
Jenny Lewis
For only being about 1/5 of the full line up, I'll take that.
Quote from: e_wind on Feb 18, 2014, 01:15 PM
Oh, and a Rumor around town is Modest Mouse. I don't buy it, but I'd take it. There are several bands that are hinted at on FB that are okay. Full list of hints/true rumors :
Outkast
Beck
Mount Moriah
Jason Isbell
Trampled by Turtles
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Sun Kil Moon
The Weeks
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
Dwight Yoakham
Young and Sick
St. Lucia
Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks
Lucius
Spoon
Nickel Creek
Black Lips
Jenny Lewis
For only being about 1/5 of the full line up, I'll take that.
I pass. Bring on the Allmans!
Quote from: e_wind on Feb 18, 2014, 01:15 PM
Oh, and a Rumor around town is Modest Mouse. I don't buy it, but I'd take it. There are several bands that are hinted at on FB that are okay. Full list of hints/true rumors :
Outkast
Beck
Mount Moriah
Jason Isbell
Trampled by Turtles
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Sun Kil Moon
The Weeks
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
Dwight Yoakham
Young and Sick
St. Lucia
Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks
Lucius
Spoon
Nickel Creek
Black Lips
Jenny Lewis
For only being about 1/5 of the full line up, I'll take that.
Where was the Beck hint? I must of missed it. I still don't really dig any of the headliners. Beck would be fun to see, but if the lineup doesn't drastically improve, it won't be worth it to me.
Lineup on March 4.
I hate this trend of festivals announcing their lineup announcement. A few years down the line they will have to start announcing their announcement of their lineup announcement just to keep up excitement.
I much prefer the Coachella approach of randomly throwing out the lineup whenever they feel ready.
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Feb 18, 2014, 05:16 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Feb 18, 2014, 01:15 PM
Oh, and a Rumor around town is Modest Mouse. I don't buy it, but I'd take it. There are several bands that are hinted at on FB that are okay. Full list of hints/true rumors :
Outkast
Beck
Mount Moriah
Jason Isbell
Trampled by Turtles
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Sun Kil Moon
The Weeks
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
Dwight Yoakham
Young and Sick
St. Lucia
Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks
Lucius
Spoon
Nickel Creek
Black Lips
Jenny Lewis
For only being about 1/5 of the full line up, I'll take that.
Where was the Beck hint? I must of missed it. I still don't really dig any of the headliners. Beck would be fun to see, but if the lineup doesn't drastically improve, it won't be worth it to me.
There was no Beck hint, but Beck is a headliner.
Quote from: MrWhippy on Feb 18, 2014, 05:16 PM
Lineup on March 4.
I hate this trend of festivals announcing their lineup announcement. A few years down the line they will have to start announcing their announcement of their lineup announcement just to keep up excitement.
I much prefer the Coachella approach of randomly throwing out the lineup whenever they feel ready.
I feel the same way. Also the Foreskin Facebook page was promoting Nickel Creek today. I'd love to see them. While I'm loving Beck's new album, I can only imagine a show heavily promoting it as an afternoon show. It's soooooo mellow.
Does anyone remember how much weekend passes were in past years?
Quote from: TheThird on Feb 19, 2014, 12:49 AM
Does anyone remember how much weekend passes were in past years?
Last year presale was $100 flat. Then it went $125, $145, $165... Year before I paid $140.
I'm thinking $150. Early birds went for $120. We'll soon see. Lineup March 4, tix March 7.
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Hope that Sun Kil Moon is accurate.
me too. not really impressed with the headliners, but I'd be excited any chance to see Isbell. and I've never seen any incarnation of SKM. and I like Jenny Lewis and never seen her. This list has great potential if we can add one amazing headliner!
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Feb 20, 2014, 11:00 AM
me too. not really impressed with the headliners, but I'd be excited any chance to see Isbell. and I've never seen any incarnation of SKM. and I like Jenny Lewis and never seen her. This list has great potential if we can add one amazing headliner!
If the third headliner is something like The National, Arcade Fire, Jack White, etc. and if they added a couple fun bands like Dr. Dog, Deer Tick, etc. I would definitely be on board for at least a one day pass depending on the schedule.
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Feb 20, 2014, 11:10 AM
If the third headliner is something like The National, Arcade Fire, Jack White, etc. and if they added a couple fun bands like Dr. Dog, Deer Tick, etc. I would definitely be on board for at least a one day pass depending on the schedule.
Arcade Fire is playing Louisville in like two weeks that would seem unlikely
The winds are blowing in the direction of me selling my weekend pass.
I wonder who the third big headliner will be. Do you guys really think it's Modest Mouse? I'm hoping for something else.
Well they pretty much just confirmed that I wasn't lied to about Beck.
Fuck Beck!!! Zzzzzzzzz
Quote from: e_wind on Feb 25, 2014, 12:08 PM
Well they pretty much just confirmed that I wasn't lied to about Beck.
Yeah I saw that today. Beck would be interesting to see, but hopefully there's another act on the bill this year that will pull me in.
I'm stoked for beck. Dudes modern classic in himself and I've never seen him. A third, non EDM headliner of the outkast/beck caliber would be make this line up amazing
Great news about Beck.
Do we still think there is any hope for MMJ at Forecastle this year?
Quote from: MrWhippy on Feb 25, 2014, 07:05 PM
Great news about Beck.
Do we still think there is any hope for MMJ at Forecastle this year?
I don't think so. I have no idea who the third headliner could be. Eric says that Modest Mouse has been rumored, but that's about it.
Since Jacket is probably not happening, and Wilco is a stretch, I would like to see The National, Jack White, or Radiohead.
This last headliner will basically confirm me going to or skipping the waterfront this year. There is a special forecastle takeover tomorrow. Hopefully that means a big name is doing it.
I think 2015 is going to be one hell of a year for live shows. New MMJ and Wilco will be enough for me!
excited about beck. i kind of agree it's unlikely mmj will make any formal festival appearances this summer....but anyone think there's any possibility of a late night set at forecastle (a la string cheese last year)?
I had a girl write one of my FB posts today that she thought MMJ's set at Forecastle was boring and that Beck is going to be a lot better this year. HAHAHA GOOD ONE :grin:
Well I am excited about Beck, but MMJ's set was definitely not boring two years ago. I'm still holding out hope that they'll be back. We'll see.
You can add Band of Horses to the lineup.
I was thinking last night that they are doing a really good job keeping the third headliner under wraps this year (if it isn't Modest Mouse), so maybe there still is a slight chance for a surprise from Jacket. I still doubt it though. Next Tuesday!
If they count BoH as a headliner, I'm gonna be bummmmmed
Band of Horses is playing total acoustic on their tour, so I hope they don't consider them a headliner. Beautiful music acoustically, but very laid back.
Till Tuesday..........Great 80's band
I'd be thrilled to get to see a set from Band of Horses at Forecastle!!
None of the headliners appeal to me so I am banking on 6-7 good bands I like playing earlier in the night each night. I'd be ok with that. And I'd go see Beck or Outkast or Modest Mouse but none of them excite me...
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Feb 27, 2014, 01:20 PM
I'd be thrilled to get to see a set from Band of Horses at Forecastle!!
None of the headliners appeal to me so I am banking on 6-7 good bands I like playing earlier in the night each night. I'd be ok with that. And I'd go see Beck or Outkast or Modest Mouse but none of them excite me...
you saying' BoH is Forecastle headline material? :huh:
If The Lumineers and Alabama Shakes are headlining or have headlined festivals, BOH can do it too. Although I'll say that neither of the bands I've mentioned have produced enough material for me to consider them headliners. At least BoH has several albums out-even though I don't enjoy their shows. I find them boring and I've been pretty clear about that, so I won't continue bashing them.
Quote from: e_wind on Feb 27, 2014, 11:49 AM
If they count BoH as a headliner, I'm gonna be bummmmmed
I would sigh..... A lot.
Quote from: e_wind on Feb 27, 2014, 01:41 PM
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Feb 27, 2014, 01:20 PM
I'd be thrilled to get to see a set from Band of Horses at Forecastle!!
None of the headliners appeal to me so I am banking on 6-7 good bands I like playing earlier in the night each night. I'd be ok with that. And I'd go see Beck or Outkast or Modest Mouse but none of them excite me...
you saying' BoH is Forecastle headline material? :huh:
I didn't say they were Headliner material, I just said I'd be way more excited to see them than I would Beck or Outkast. That's why I said i'm counting on 6-7 bands I like playing earlier in the day, because that would be enough to get me to Forecastle this year. I live in Louisville and didn't even go last year.
I have only seen BoH once and it was opening for MMJ. I like them a lot. I hope they do come to Forecastle!
also very much hoping not to see the lumineers or Alabama Shakes on the list. :thumbsup:
God I hope BOH is not the 3rd headliner. I would be excited to see them, just not in that coveted headlining spot. MMJ and String Cheese Incident have spoiled me as far as headliners are concerned at Forecastle.
Quote from: ajclements004 on Feb 27, 2014, 04:22 PM
God I hope BOH is not the 3rd headliner. I would be excited to see them, just not in that coveted headlining spot. MMJ and String Cheese Incident have spoiled me as far as headliners are concerned at Forecastle.
Truth
Quote from: e_wind on Feb 27, 2014, 10:05 PM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Feb 27, 2014, 04:22 PM
God I hope BOH is not the 3rd headliner. I would be excited to see them, just not in that coveted headlining spot. MMJ and String Cheese Incident have spoiled me as far as headliners are concerned at Forecastle.
Truth
Agree. I also think Outkast-Beck-BOH would be a very unbalanced headlining cast. Need to rock it up a bit.
I think it's safe to say MMJ will not be at Forecastle this year.
HOWEVER, according to Insider Louisville, the festival was hoping to land both Pearl Jam and Outkast as headliners. Obviously PJ would be a gigantic get, and would bring the festival a ton of mainstream awareness. I had thought that PJ would be a bitttt too big for Forecastle, but maybe this is the year they prove me wrong? Also, I believe it's been about 20 years since PJ last played Louisville.
Here is the quote and link to the article:
QuoteSpeaking of music, we hear Forecastle Festival organizers are hoping to land Pearl Jam and OutKast for this year's three-day event. The announcement of the 2014 lineup will come Tuesday, March 4. Why is this in our news roundup? Well, Forecastle is as big an economic-development boost as most conventions.
http://insiderlouisville.com/news/2014/02/24/monday-business-briefing-louisville-arena-authority-cuts-meetings-bi-monthly/ (http://insiderlouisville.com/news/2014/02/24/monday-business-briefing-louisville-arena-authority-cuts-meetings-bi-monthly/)
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 01, 2014, 06:15 PM
I think it's safe to say MMJ will not be at Forecastle this year.
HOWEVER, according to Insider Louisville, the festival was hoping to land both Pearl Jam and Outkast as headliners. Obviously PJ would be a gigantic get, and would bring the festival a ton of mainstream awareness. I had thought that PJ would be a bitttt too big for Forecastle, but maybe this is the year they prove me wrong? Also, I believe it's been about 20 years since PJ last played Louisville.
Here is the quote and link to the article:
QuoteSpeaking of music, we hear Forecastle Festival organizers are hoping to land Pearl Jam and OutKast for this year's three-day event. The announcement of the 2014 lineup will come Tuesday, March 4. Why is this in our news roundup? Well, Forecastle is as big an economic-development boost as most conventions.
http://insiderlouisville.com/news/2014/02/24/monday-business-briefing-louisville-arena-authority-cuts-meetings-bi-monthly/ (http://insiderlouisville.com/news/2014/02/24/monday-business-briefing-louisville-arena-authority-cuts-meetings-bi-monthly/)
Great find, this could be enough to get me there if the bands I'm somewhat interested in fall on the same day as PJ.
Other than Pearl Jam, the lineup still isn't very loud though.
I think the question of what Forecastle can handle (in terms of crowd size vs venue real estate) is incredibly valid once you start throwing out names like Pearl Jam and OutKast. It doesn't feel like that sort of festival to me, but I could be wrong...
Quote from: Woldie on Mar 01, 2014, 07:26 PM
I think the question of what Forecastle can handle (in terms of crowd size vs venue real estate) is incredibly valid once you start throwing out names like Pearl Jam and OutKast. It doesn't feel like that sort of festival to me, but I could be wrong...
They just need to set a limit to the amount of tickets they will sell. I hope I can move from one place to the next.
If I had to guess, Outkast would play Friday, PJ Saturday, and Beck Sunday.
PJ would bring a whole different crowd altogether, ones who would pay for festival tickets JUST to see them. I believe in past years the festival has sold about 30,000 tickets. I don't doubt that PJ could sell 30K on their own. PJ is also notorious for being very picky with which festivals they play after what happened at Roskilde. All reasons why I'm taking this rumor with a couple shakers full of salt.
Never seen Pearl Jam. Seems a mighty big secret to keep. We'll find out on Tuesday.
I've been wanting to see PJ live, but I also feel like their albums are very hit and miss.
Seeing a Pearl Jam show is something every music fan must do at least once in their life, even if you absolutely detest their albums.
God dammit, now I've got myself all jacked up for Pearl Jam at Forecastle. Need to talk myself down from this possibility.
I don't see PJ playing in the US so soon after their Europe tour ends. They usually take a little time off between legs. I read a rumor of Toronto in May. I wouldn't be surprised if they tour in the fall.
I agree that everyone who is a music fan should see PJ in person. I've never seen them at a festival so the vibe is probably different compared to a standard show.
I'm looking forward to the Forecastle announcement as it will help me figure out which fest to attend this year.
I've seen Pearl Jam three times, one being at a festival. It's a special experience either way. They pull out more hits for festivals so if you want more album tracks, it's not the best setting to see them.
I would love to see PJ again, but I don't see this rumor panning out.
Yeah I don't buy the PJ rumor, but that would literally by my number one request for the line up.
Who's it going to be? tick tick tick..........
WHOA! Forecastle dropping Replacements hints?! Awesome!
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2014, 06:18 PM
WHOA! Forecastle dropping Replacements hints?! Awesome!
Now we're talking!!!
Hot damn! A Jack White tease, an hour before the lineup drops?!
No MMJ, but this is shaping up to be a fucking awesome lineup.
And I would think Spanish Gold is more than a little likely, no? We gotta have SOME MMJ content!
I saw the jack white lineup clue! They should have just waited to surprise everyone at 11 with the lineup.
I'm definitely going the day he plays.
Here's your lineup:
Outkast
Jack White
Beck
The Replacements
Ray Lamontagne
Band of Horses
Spoon
Nickel Creek
Dwight Yoakam
Twenty One Pilots
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Local Natives
Gary Clark Jr.
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Jenny Lewis
Trampled By Turtles
Lord Huron
Tune-Yards
JJ Grey & Mofro
Action Bronson
Slint
Flume
Against Me!
Sun Kil Moon
Sharon Van Etten
The Black Lips
St. Lucia
Brett Dennen
Tourist
Lucius
Nightmares On Wax (live)
Charli XCX
Claude VonStroke
Spanish Gold -- woohoo!
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
The Soul Rebels
Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks
Reignwolf
Waxahatchee
Chrome Sparks
Hayes Carll
Willie Watson
Foy Vance
Hurray For the Riff Raff
The Districts
Benjamin Booker
Johnnyswim
Leagues
Old Baby
Blue Sky Black Death
Matrimony
Mount Moriah
Seluah
The Weeks
JaLin Roze
Young & Sick
Jill Andrews
The Wans
Goodbye June
I'm IN!!!
I'm interested in Jack White, Local Natives, Gary Clark Jr., SPANISH GOLD!, and Band of Horses (I guess). Is there anything else I should pay attention to? Lucius might be fun, and Trampled By Turtles isn't bad (just too southern sounding for my tastes).
I really hope Jack White, Local Natives, and Spanish Gold play on the same day.
Bummer... They really put all their eggs into the headliners this year. Such a disappointment. They couldn't even get like Dr. Dog? BOOOOOOOOOO
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 04, 2014, 11:30 AM
Bummer... They really put all their eggs into the headliners this year. Such a disappointment. They couldn't even get like Dr. Dog? BOOOOOOOOOO
I agree with this statement. However, I've never seen Jack White, so I will happily pay $75 for a single day pass to enjoy his set on the waterfront. It will definitely be worth it if Spanish Gold and Local Natives play the same day. Most of the other bands are ZZzzzzzz
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 11:28 AM
I'm interested in Jack White, Local Natives, Gary Clark Jr., SPANISH GOLD!, and Band of Horses (I guess). Is there anything else I should pay attention to? Lucius might be fun, and Trampled By Turtles isn't bad (just too southern sounding for my tastes).
I really hope Jack White, Local Natives, and Spanish Gold play on the same day.
If those are the only 3 on the line up you're interested in, you're doing it wrong.
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2014, 11:55 AM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 11:28 AM
I'm interested in Jack White, Local Natives, Gary Clark Jr., SPANISH GOLD!, and Band of Horses (I guess). Is there anything else I should pay attention to? Lucius might be fun, and Trampled By Turtles isn't bad (just too southern sounding for my tastes).
I really hope Jack White, Local Natives, and Spanish Gold play on the same day.
If those are the only 3 on the line up you're interested in, you're doing it wrong.
I can't help what I like and don't like musically. If there's a band on the list you think I might like, by all means point me in their direction. I want to see Jack White, and this is really the only way I'll be doing that. I'm not doing anything wrong. 75% of this lineup is a snoozer from what I can piece together. Bands like Spoon, Trampled By Turtles, Band of Horses, etc. would be worth watching if nothing else is going on at the time, but I find their music to be meh for the most part.
One man's trash is another man's treasure chest full of fucking awesome bands.
This lineup blew away every expectation I could have possibly had. And it also means I get to visit Louisville again, which makes me very fucking happy. WOO!
Outkast is going to be the waterfront dance party of the century.
Jack White will spaz-rock his way to Louisville infamy.
The Replacements are legends, and are guaranteed to be hilariously rockin'.
Beck and/or Ray Lamontagne at sunset? Sign me the fuck up.
And y'all KNOW I can't turn down a chance to groove to Sharon Jones and the DKs.
Toss in Spoon, Gary Clark Jr, Reignwolf, Soul Rebels, Action Bronson, Slint, TuneYards, Black Lips AND Spanish Gold?! Oh baby!
All this for $150? In terms of value, I don't know if this lineup can be beat.
the Replacements!! are you kidding me? I had no idea they even played anymore? Is this a one-off or do they tour? Would absolutely love to see them.
I just noticed Mofro is on there! If the cards fall right, hopefully I score one solid Saturday on the Waterfront. I wonder what kind of late night shows are planned. Spanish Gold anyone?
Quote from: Idiot Redneck on Mar 04, 2014, 12:11 PM
I thought Outkast was a "novelty act". Do they actually have more than one song? How do they rate a "headlining spot"? This seems pretty sad (weak).
i guess they are a pretty successful novelty act with over 25,000,000 records sold.
so, is there anybody still trying to get rid of an early bird pass?
Quote from: robb on Mar 04, 2014, 12:21 PM
so, is there anybody still trying to get rid of an early bird pass?
Me, too. (Robb's first)
At least you're livin' up to your screen name, buddy.
I guess we should now officially move this thread?
Jack White, Spanish Gold, Local Natives, Gary Clark Jr., and Mofro are the bands I'm excited about.
Bands I wouldn't mind watching are: Beck, Band of Horses, Ray LaMontagne, Spoon, Lucius, Trampled By Turtles, The Weeks, and Sharon Jones.
This list gets better the more I think about it. I will wait until I see what bands fall on what days before I make my decision.
Quote from: Idiot Redneck on Mar 04, 2014, 12:11 PM
I thought Outkast was a "novelty act". Do they actually have more than one song? How do they rate a "headlining spot"? This seems pretty sad (weak).
How can you claim to be an MMJ fan when they play Outkast Elevators before most shows...is that the one Outkast song you know? Outkast on the waterfront is going to be bananas!
I am pretty disappointed. I am not really a fan of Jack White, Beck or Outkast. Like I would watch their sets, and know some songs, but they don't get me excited at all.
what does excite me is Ray LaMontagne, Band of Horses, Jason Isbell, Jenny Lewis and Sun Kil Moon. and a few others I'll try to see. The Replacements should be pretty cool as well. Let's hope their sets don't overlap...
never seen outkast, but both Beck and Jack White seriously put on one helluva show.
Quote from: Idiot Redneck on Mar 04, 2014, 12:25 PM
Quote from: parkervb on Mar 04, 2014, 12:17 PM
Quote from: Idiot Redneck on Mar 04, 2014, 12:11 PM
I thought Outkast was a "novelty act". Do they actually have more than one song? How do they rate a "headlining spot"? This seems pretty sad (weak).
i guess they are a pretty successful novelty act with over 25,000,000 records sold.
...but do they have more than one song...?
http://lmgtfy.com/ (http://lmgtfy.com/)
I'm quite happy with this lineup. The headliners are all top notch, then there's Sharon Jones, Gary Clark, Jr, Spanish Gold, Jason Isbell, Jenny Lewis, ACTION BRONSON-hell yeah, Slint, Sun Kil Moon, The Black Lips, Lucius, the Soul Rebels, reignwolf, Hayes Carll, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Seluah, The Weeks! This will keep me very busy! AND BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP IS JUST $20!!!!
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 11:59 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2014, 11:55 AM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 11:28 AM
I'm interested in Jack White, Local Natives, Gary Clark Jr., SPANISH GOLD!, and Band of Horses (I guess). Is there anything else I should pay attention to? Lucius might be fun, and Trampled By Turtles isn't bad (just too southern sounding for my tastes).
I really hope Jack White, Local Natives, and Spanish Gold play on the same day.
If those are the only 3 on the line up you're interested in, you're doing it wrong.
I can't help what I like and don't like musically. If there's a band on the list you think I might like, by all means point me in their direction. I want to see Jack White, and this is really the only way I'll be doing that. I'm not doing anything wrong. 75% of this lineup is a snoozer from what I can piece together. Bands like Spoon, Trampled By Turtles, Band of Horses, etc. would be worth watching if nothing else is going on at the time, but I find their music to be meh for the most part.
Like someone else said here (I think), this line up is unique if nothing else. Thats pretty damn important in the age of festivals that we're in right now.
Besides that, this line up is stacked. (I know this is totally subjective, but hear me out.....)
This line up, above all, is totally catered towards rock and roll fans. There are no EDM BS bands, there is no shitty hip hop (lil wayne or whatever), and there is no "filler" bands that play every fucking festival and are pretty bland (black keys, mumfords, hey-ho band, etc)
As far as bands that I like, that you should try out go...
Beck, Outkast, Jack White, The Replacements, Nickel Creek, Sharon MFin' Jones and the Dap Kings,Local Natives, Jason Isbell, TUNE YARDS, ACTION BRONSOLINI, Slint, Against Me (okay they've gone downhill), Sun Kil Moon, Sharon Von Etten, The Black fucking Lips, Spanish Gold, and top all that off with the Soul Rebels. Its quite a fucking line up, in my opinion.
Quote from: Fully on Mar 04, 2014, 01:09 PM
AND BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP IS JUST $20!!!!
Everyone hang on! No MMJ, so moving to Other Music...
Does anyone remember when they've released the daily schedule in years pasts?
Quote from: TheThird on Mar 04, 2014, 01:52 PM
Does anyone remember when they've released the daily schedule in years pasts?
Around the beginning of April they release what bands play on what days. By the beginning of May you should know what the actual schedule is each day. Also, they normally announce the late night shows at the end of May.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKH0-dV4n9k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKH0-dV4n9k#ws)
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2014, 01:33 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 11:59 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2014, 11:55 AM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 11:28 AM
I'm interested in Jack White, Local Natives, Gary Clark Jr., SPANISH GOLD!, and Band of Horses (I guess). Is there anything else I should pay attention to? Lucius might be fun, and Trampled By Turtles isn't bad (just too southern sounding for my tastes).
I really hope Jack White, Local Natives, and Spanish Gold play on the same day.
If those are the only 3 on the line up you're interested in, you're doing it wrong.
I can't help what I like and don't like musically. If there's a band on the list you think I might like, by all means point me in their direction. I want to see Jack White, and this is really the only way I'll be doing that. I'm not doing anything wrong. 75% of this lineup is a snoozer from what I can piece together. Bands like Spoon, Trampled By Turtles, Band of Horses, etc. would be worth watching if nothing else is going on at the time, but I find their music to be meh for the most part.
Like someone else said here (I think), this line up is unique if nothing else. Thats pretty damn important in the age of festivals that we're in right now.
Besides that, this line up is stacked. (I know this is totally subjective, but hear me out.....)
This line up, above all, is totally catered towards rock and roll fans. There are no EDM BS bands, there is no shitty hip hop (lil wayne or whatever), and there is no "filler" bands that play every fucking festival and are pretty bland (black keys, mumfords, hey-ho band, etc)
As far as bands that I like, that you should try out go...
Beck, Outkast, Jack White, The Replacements, Nickel Creek, Sharon MFin' Jones and the Dap Kings,Local Natives, Jason Isbell, TUNE YARDS, ACTION BRONSOLINI, Slint, Against Me (okay they've gone downhill), Sun Kil Moon, Sharon Von Etten, The Black fucking Lips, Spanish Gold, and top all that off with the Soul Rebels. Its quite a fucking line up, in my opinion.
Quote from: Fully on Mar 04, 2014, 01:09 PM
AND BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP IS JUST $20!!!!
I hate to correct you but Action Bronson and Outcast are both Hiphop artists. It's ok, cause both are badass! If you aren't interested in the lineup, EC, just don't go. I'm staying home from Roo this year bc It's not my year. I'm going to Foreskin bc this lineup is good enough to get me there plus the $20 BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP MUTHAHS!!! Ignorant Redneck, definitely not your festival this year. Maybe you can head down to Nashville for CMA Fest.
Quote from: Fully on Mar 04, 2014, 02:36 PM
I hate to correct you but Action Bronson and Outcast are both Hiphop artists. It's ok, cause both are badass! If you aren't interested in the lineup, EC, just don't go. I'm staying home from Roo this year bc It's not my year. I'm going to Foreskin bc this lineup is good enough to get me there plus the $20 BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP MUTHAHS!!! Ignorant Redneck, definitely not your festival this year. Maybe you can head down to Nashville for CMA Fest.
This is true but at least they aren't shitty hip hop acts! At least I don't consider Outkast to be shitty but I can't speak for Action Bronson.
Quote from: Fully on Mar 04, 2014, 02:36 PM
Maybe you can head down to Nashville for CMA Fest.
*Shudders*
Action Bronson is not shitty. I promise you that. I'll be crowd surfing past you at that show and You will agree with me!
I'm thinking Friday night Outkast and The Replacements will play at the same time. At least I can finally see The Replacements :grin:
BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP IS JUST $20!!!! which is double the price of last year...
Quote from: Fully on Mar 04, 2014, 02:36 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2014, 01:33 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 11:59 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 04, 2014, 11:55 AM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 11:28 AM
I'm interested in Jack White, Local Natives, Gary Clark Jr., SPANISH GOLD!, and Band of Horses (I guess). Is there anything else I should pay attention to? Lucius might be fun, and Trampled By Turtles isn't bad (just too southern sounding for my tastes).
I really hope Jack White, Local Natives, and Spanish Gold play on the same day.
If those are the only 3 on the line up you're interested in, you're doing it wrong.
I can't help what I like and don't like musically. If there's a band on the list you think I might like, by all means point me in their direction. I want to see Jack White, and this is really the only way I'll be doing that. I'm not doing anything wrong. 75% of this lineup is a snoozer from what I can piece together. Bands like Spoon, Trampled By Turtles, Band of Horses, etc. would be worth watching if nothing else is going on at the time, but I find their music to be meh for the most part.
Like someone else said here (I think), this line up is unique if nothing else. Thats pretty damn important in the age of festivals that we're in right now.
Besides that, this line up is stacked. (I know this is totally subjective, but hear me out.....)
This line up, above all, is totally catered towards rock and roll fans. There are no EDM BS bands, there is no shitty hip hop (lil wayne or whatever), and there is no "filler" bands that play every fucking festival and are pretty bland (black keys, mumfords, hey-ho band, etc)
As far as bands that I like, that you should try out go...
Beck, Outkast, Jack White, The Replacements, Nickel Creek, Sharon MFin' Jones and the Dap Kings,Local Natives, Jason Isbell, TUNE YARDS, ACTION BRONSOLINI, Slint, Against Me (okay they've gone downhill), Sun Kil Moon, Sharon Von Etten, The Black fucking Lips, Spanish Gold, and top all that off with the Soul Rebels. Its quite a fucking line up, in my opinion.
Quote from: Fully on Mar 04, 2014, 01:09 PM
AND BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP IS JUST $20!!!!
I hate to correct you but Action Bronson and Outcast are both Hiphop artists. It's ok, cause both are badass! If you aren't interested in the lineup, EC, just don't go. I'm staying home from Roo this year bc It's not my year. I'm going to Foreskin bc this lineup is good enough to get me there plus the $20 BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP MUTHAHS!!! Ignorant Redneck, definitely not your festival this year. Maybe you can head down to Nashville for CMA Fest.
I definitely enjoy the lineup enough for a 1 day pass. It could be potentially as good as last year.
It's going to be Outkast Saturday, Jack White Friday and Beck Sunday. It's how the lineup is structured every year.
Two years ago bourbon lodge cost 10$ for three tickets. I would say that &20 unlimited is quite lovely.
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 04, 2014, 02:57 PM
It's going to be Outkast Saturday, Jack White Friday and Beck Sunday. It's how the lineup is structured every year.
yea, as long as The Replacements are against Outkast that's good too
Quote from: Fully on Mar 04, 2014, 03:04 PM
Two years ago bourbon lodge cost 10$ for three tickets. I would say that &20 unlimited is quite lovely.
Yes and no, depends. We bought the $10 mug to have a bit of air-condition relief and a cheap souvenir, not drink. This year we just need to keep 2 tickets so we can re-enter.
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I'm interested in Jack White, Local Natives, Gary Clark Jr., SPANISH GOLD!, and Band of Horses (I guess). Is there anything else I should pay attention to? Lucius might be fun, and Trampled By Turtles isn't bad (just too southern sounding for my tastes).
I really hope Jack White, Local Natives, and Spanish Gold play on the same day.
If those are the only 3 on the line up you're interested in, you're doing it wrong.
I can't help what I like and don't like musically. If there's a band on the list you think I might like, by all means point me in their direction. I want to see Jack White, and this is really the only way I'll be doing that. I'm not doing anything wrong. 75% of this lineup is a snoozer from what I can piece together. Bands like Spoon, Trampled By Turtles, Band of Horses, etc. would be worth watching if nothing else is going on at the time, but I find their music to be meh for the most part.
Like someone else said here (I think), this line up is unique if nothing else. Thats pretty damn important in the age of festivals that we're in right now.
Besides that, this line up is stacked. (I know this is totally subjective, but hear me out.....)
This line up, above all, is totally catered towards rock and roll fans. There are no EDM BS bands, there is no shitty hip hop (lil wayne or whatever), and there is no "filler" bands that play every fucking festival and are pretty bland (black keys, mumfords, hey-ho band, etc)
As far as bands that I like, that you should try out go...
Beck, Outkast, Jack White, The Replacements, Nickel Creek, Sharon MFin' Jones and the Dap Kings,Local Natives, Jason Isbell, TUNE YARDS, ACTION BRONSOLINI, Slint, Against Me (okay they've gone downhill), Sun Kil Moon, Sharon Von Etten, The Black fucking Lips, Spanish Gold, and top all that off with the Soul Rebels. Its quite a fucking line up, in my opinion.
Quote from: Fully on Mar 04, 2014, 01:09 PM
AND BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP IS JUST $20!!!!
I hate to correct you but Action Bronson and Outcast are both Hiphop artists. It's ok, cause both are badass! If you aren't interested in the lineup, EC, just don't go. I'm staying home from Roo this year bc It's not my year. I'm going to Foreskin bc this lineup is good enough to get me there plus the $20 BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP MUTHAHS!!! Ignorant Redneck, definitely not your festival this year. Maybe you can head down to Nashville for CMA Fest.
I love Outkast and Bronson, I said there isn't any shitty hip hop
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I'm interested in Jack White, Local Natives, Gary Clark Jr., SPANISH GOLD!, and Band of Horses (I guess). Is there anything else I should pay attention to? Lucius might be fun, and Trampled By Turtles isn't bad (just too southern sounding for my tastes).
I really hope Jack White, Local Natives, and Spanish Gold play on the same day.
If those are the only 3 on the line up you're interested in, you're doing it wrong.
I can't help what I like and don't like musically. If there's a band on the list you think I might like, by all means point me in their direction. I want to see Jack White, and this is really the only way I'll be doing that. I'm not doing anything wrong. 75% of this lineup is a snoozer from what I can piece together. Bands like Spoon, Trampled By Turtles, Band of Horses, etc. would be worth watching if nothing else is going on at the time, but I find their music to be meh for the most part.
Like someone else said here (I think), this line up is unique if nothing else. Thats pretty damn important in the age of festivals that we're in right now.
Besides that, this line up is stacked. (I know this is totally subjective, but hear me out.....)
This line up, above all, is totally catered towards rock and roll fans. There are no EDM BS bands, there is no shitty hip hop (lil wayne or whatever), and there is no "filler" bands that play every fucking festival and are pretty bland (black keys, mumfords, hey-ho band, etc)
As far as bands that I like, that you should try out go...
Beck, Outkast, Jack White, The Replacements, Nickel Creek, Sharon MFin' Jones and the Dap Kings,Local Natives, Jason Isbell, TUNE YARDS, ACTION BRONSOLINI, Slint, Against Me (okay they've gone downhill), Sun Kil Moon, Sharon Von Etten, The Black fucking Lips, Spanish Gold, and top all that off with the Soul Rebels. Its quite a fucking line up, in my opinion.
Quote from: Fully on Mar 04, 2014, 01:09 PM
AND BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP IS JUST $20!!!!
I hate to correct you but Action Bronson and Outcast are both Hiphop artists. It's ok, cause both are badass! If you aren't interested in the lineup, EC, just don't go. I'm staying home from Roo this year bc It's not my year. I'm going to Foreskin bc this lineup is good enough to get me there plus the $20 BOURBON LODGE MEMBERSHIP MUTHAHS!!! Ignorant Redneck, definitely not your festival this year. Maybe you can head down to Nashville for CMA Fest.
I love Outkast and Bronson, I said there isn't any shitty hip hop
Is Bronson the guy who raps about food is most of his songs?
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 04, 2014, 02:57 PM
It's going to be Outkast Saturday, Jack White Friday and Beck Sunday. It's how the lineup is structured every year.
I disagree, I think Outkast will be on Friday and Jack White on Saturday. I could be wrong, but Jack White rocks too hard to be the Friday headlining spot. Probably a matter of opinion, but I always feel like the Saturday headliner is the most rocking of the choices (i.e. MMJ, Black Keys, Flaming Lips, etc.).
I would guess something similar to this:
Friday:Outkast
Spoon
Twenty One Pilots
Action Bronson
St Lucia
Slint
Flume
Nightmare on Wax
Saturday:Jack White
The Replacements
Band of Horses
Sharon Jones
Jason Isbell
Local Natives
Gary Clark Jr.
Lucius
The Black Lips
Spanish Gold
Sunday:Beck
Ray
Nickel Creek
Dwight Yoakam
Trampled By Turtles
Tune-Yards
JJ Grey and Mofro
Sun Kil Moon
Jenny Lewis
I could be completely off, but I figured I would give it a shot. Usually the hip hop acts fall on Friday, the rock acts on Saturday, and the southern acts on Sunday. Granted, I'm sure there will be some mixture of everything each day, so only time will tell. I just noticed Jenny Lewis is on this lineup as well; my girlfriend will be happy to see that.
There is not 1 jam band on this list.
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 04, 2014, 03:22 PM
There is not 1 jam band on this list.
yea, this makes me think they weren't too impressed with last years turn out
...disappointing because the SCI fans were GREAT people to be around = very nice vibe
Anyone willing to share the Pre-Sale code for TicketMaster?
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Anyone willing to share the Pre-Sale code for TicketMaster?
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Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 03:18 PM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 04, 2014, 02:57 PM
It's going to be Outkast Saturday, Jack White Friday and Beck Sunday. It's how the lineup is structured every year.
I disagree, I think Outkast will be on Friday and Jack White on Saturday. I could be wrong, but Jack White rocks too hard to be the Friday headlining spot. Probably a matter of opinion, but I always feel like the Saturday headliner is the most rocking of the choices (i.e. MMJ, Black Keys, Flaming Lips, etc.).
This is what I think. Party on Friday night, rock our faces off Saturday.
Also, I don't think anyone will conflict with the top 3 headliners
Also, yes, Bronson loves food.
Quote from: Woldie on Mar 04, 2014, 03:29 PM
Anyone willing to share the Pre-Sale code for TicketMaster?
yes, what exactly is this? ticket prices are listed as US $58.95
I guarantee no one will be able to get a VIP pass for $60.
Apparently pre-sale codes are getting mailed out to 2013 VIP ticketholders sometime in the next 24 hours.
This lineup really is growing on me, There is about 10-12 acts my girlfriend and I would enjoy. If we decide to do the full weekend, what is the latest you guys would recommend booking a hotel? Also, which hotels are clean?
if you want to be able to walk then you should be sure you only look at hotels downtown. Most of those are really nice but also expensive. My cousins stayed at a Courtyard Marriot recently that wasn't too expensive.
Look at the map before you book one. Unless driving and parking is not a big deal to you...
The Galt House, $125/night.
http://forecastlefest.com/louisville/lodging/ (http://forecastlefest.com/louisville/lodging/)
oh, there you go! :thumbsup:
I stayed at the Courtyard Marriot in 2012 and had a great stay. It seems to have filled up first this year, so I'll be staying at The Galt House - surprisingly affordable, and really gorgeous, from what I've heard.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Mar 04, 2014, 04:49 PM
The Galt House, $125/night.
http://forecastlefest.com/louisville/lodging/ (http://forecastlefest.com/louisville/lodging/)
Thanks John!
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 04, 2014, 04:15 PM
This lineup really is growing on me, There is about 10-12 acts my girlfriend and I would enjoy. If we decide to do the full weekend, what is the latest you guys would recommend booking a hotel? Also, which hotels are clean?
Staying in Southern In may be cheaper and you're still a 5-10 minute drive away from the venue. Holiday Inn in Clarksville, In is nice.
Does Forecastle allow 3-Day Pass holders to upgrade to VIP, or is the only way to get one to buy upfront?
Quote from: Woldie on Mar 04, 2014, 05:30 PM
Does Forecastle allow 3-Day Pass holders to upgrade to VIP, or is the only way to get one to buy upfront?
I don't know for sure, but my experience with other festivals is that if you're willing to give them more money, they'll find a way to work it out for you.
Also, I give high praise to the Galt House! The 5-minute walk along the waterfront every day is so awesomely beautiful. And you're surrounded by festival-goers so the vibe is awesome. And the place is huge! I sprung for a balcony room this year, so pumped!
I know the headliners will get their slots, but where does everybody think Gary Clark Jr., Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and Jason Isbel will land in the day's/evening's line-up? I've never seen any of them and want a long(ish) set. Plus, what about the Replacements? I guess they aren't headliners, but would they for sure be the act just prior to a headliner...like Jim James, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Robert Plant were last year? Or...would the Replacements be the final act on the secondary stage (can't remember what they called that stage but remember The Flaming Lips were the final act there as Jim's set got going strong but was probably done by the time The Black Keys started)?
Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 04, 2014, 07:01 PM
I know the headliners will get their slots, but where does everybody think Gary Clark Jr., Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and Jason Isbel will land in the day's/evening's line-up? I've never seen any of them and want a long(ish) set. Plus, what about the Replacements? I guess they aren't headliners, but would they for sure be the act just prior to a headliner...like Jim James, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Robert Plant were last year?
I think the replacements will fall into the Flaming Lips spot. I think the other bands you named will get 1.5 hours (maybe 1 hour depending). They will play the Mast Stage before the headliners. Gary Clark is amazingggggggg!
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Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 04, 2014, 07:01 PM
I know the headliners will get their slots, but where does everybody think Gary Clark Jr., Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and Jason Isbel will land in the day's/evening's line-up? I've never seen any of them and want a long(ish) set. Plus, what about the Replacements? I guess they aren't headliners, but would they for sure be the act just prior to a headliner...like Jim James, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Robert Plant were last year?
I think the replacements will fall into the Flaming Lips spot. I think the other bands you named will get 1.5 hours (maybe 1 hour depending). They will play the Mast Stage before the headliners. Gary Clark is amazingggggggg!
Thanks! I was just adding that thought to my original post as an edit (modify) while you were responding.
BTW if you haven't heard of this band, I highly recommend you make the effort to see them:
JJ Grey & Mofro "Brighter Days" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpXTK7HD2Ls#ws)
Screw what I was saying earlier...I'm all in!!!!!!
I've done my research today and my girl and I are totally wanting to see:
Jack White
Ray
Local Natives
Spanish Gold
Spoon
Jenny Lewis
Beck
Twenty One Pilots
Band of Horses
The Weeks
Soul Rebels
Lucius
Mofro
...with a few other acts that could go either way, the potential of additional bands added, and late night shows...this really is one hell of a lineup.
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BTW if you haven't heard of this band, I highly recommend you make the effort to see them:
JJ Grey & Mofro "Brighter Days" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpXTK7HD2Ls#ws)
I have seen JJ & Mofro before and they are one of my favorite bands. Hands down one of the tightest bands I've seen. Horn section is unbelievable.
Good thing Spanish Gold is at Forecastle. The rest of the tour so far seems to be out west.
I'm going to the festival this year, but it really pisses me off that this will be the 2nd year in a row that a MMJ artist is at Forecastle without the rest of the band. So fucking cheesy.
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 05, 2014, 12:42 PM
I'm going to the festival this year, but it really pisses me off that this will be the 2nd year in a row that a MMJ artist is at Forecastle without the rest of the band. So fucking cheesy.
As much as I would love for MMJ to be there, I completely understand why they aren't. Forecastle doesn't want to turn themselves into MMJ fest. They were there in 2012. However, they are due for a return in 2015. Honestly, I would be okay with them being a guaranteed late night show every year. That way they don't restrict other headlining spots, but people who want to see them still can.
Anyone know the presale password? Bueller? :tongue:
I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to have a MMJ fest. They represent what Louisville is and everyone in Louisville wants to see the Jacket. Not to mention they had a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. If you look at the comments on Forecastle's facebook there are comments from so many people begging and pleading. Oh well... In a perfect world somebody would have an MMJ fest.
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 05, 2014, 01:36 PM
I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to have a MMJ fest. They represent what Louisville is and everyone in Louisville wants to see the Jacket. Not to mention they had a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. If you look at the comments on Forecastle's facebook there are comments from so many people begging and pleading. Oh well... In a perfect world somebody would have an MMJ fest.
I agree completely. I would love for Forecastle to be MMJ fest, but I also understand them wanting to be their own thing.
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 05, 2014, 01:36 PM
I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to have a MMJ fest. They represent what Louisville is and everyone in Louisville wants to see the Jacket. Not to mention they had a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. If you look at the comments on Forecastle's facebook there are comments from so many people begging and pleading. Oh well... In a perfect world somebody would have an MMJ fest.
you really couldnt be any further from the truth. MMJ had nothing to do with forecastle being where it is. theyve only played once, and it was already a good sized and established festival before that. just because we love MMJ does not mean everyone does. although jk is a big fan of the band, why would he want to take his baby (forecastle) and turn it into something for someone else (MMJ)? he did allright efore them and is doing all right after them. i have been following jacket as long or longer than most people here and i dont want them to play every year or even every other year. for one thing, it eliminates the chance of a proper hometown full length show. for another, forecastle is about being a small to medium sized eclectic festival, that changes its musical landscape like we change shirts, not being MMJfest.
At least we're getting SOME form of MMJ-related content. I couldn't be happier that it comes in the form of Spanish Gold, as they seem to be doing dates that are rather limited geographically. I also wouldn't be surprised if we saw one or two of the guys just attending the fest as a fan! One thing I loved about Forecastle was how much artists seemed to be enjoying themselves. Walking around with the common folk, drinkin' beer, just havin' a good time! Don't get that at many other fests.
ONE BIG HOLIDAY FAMILY GOES TO FORECASTLE FESTIVAL 2014
The incredible musical experience we shared in Riviera Maya brought us together...let's keep the love we found alive by reuniting for more great music! While the amazing sounds of My Morning Jacket will not fill our ears that weekend, Patrick will be taking the stage with Spanish Gold. As a Louisville native, I can assure warm hospitality and a beautiful scene awaits. What more do we need?
Hope to see you there!!
Join us on Facebook:
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Read about Forecastle Festival 2014:
http://forecastlefest.com/ (http://forecastlefest.com/)
Thanks for the link to the forecastle site. If you haven't looked we have a thread where we have been discussing Forecastle for months. If you would like to add to the discussion it is located here: http://forum.mymorningjacket.com/index.php?topic=18244
Of course this is different than your Facebook group and I'm not trying to take away from that, just wanted to let you know that we have a lively discussion here too. Of course the good thing about secret FB groups are that one has privacy to discuss matters that people may not want to make public knowledge.
Thanks for your reply! I saw after I completed my post that there is a thread going on Forecastle, but thought a post specific to bringing OBH folks back together may be worthy of a separate discussion.
Also, please note that the Facebook page is public so anyone is free to view, post, join, etc.!
So you are saying that if I post on there my FB friends will see what I say? Thanks for letting me know.
EDIT:Whoops :bath:
Forecastle reunion at Forecastle. Can I use my Roll Call card this time?
maybe someone can merge this with the Forecastle thread so everyone is okay with it... :rolleyes:
Dont worry, Yac will be here soon.
With his omnichord and forum mod password to save the day!
Sorry. Busy. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/06/yha9ame7.jpg)
How about a T5, RR 11, RR12, PC, NYE, and OBH reunion at Forecastle? Or is that askin too much?
I have to say that I am really looking forward to this lineup this year. Foreskin is small enough that it's doable and not the marathon that Bonnaroo is (even though I love roo). And there are more bands that I'd like to see than not on the bill. They've done a great job providing an alternative to roo.
Completely agree that this is a wonderful alternative to Roo. In fact, I'm pretty sure between Roo and Forecastle, I'm guaranteed one mega-pleasing festival every summer. Have a fun alternating thing going on the last few years!
Does anyone recall what time MMJ played in 2012? I can't seem to find a schedule anywhere, and I'm trying to gauge what kinda sets the headliners will be playing this years. I recall they ended around midnight Saturday. Did they start before 10?
if i remember right they were supposed to, but things got pushed back by that huge rain storm.
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 06, 2014, 01:15 PM
Completely agree that this is a wonderful alternative to Roo. In fact, I'm pretty sure between Roo and Forecastle, I'm guaranteed one mega-pleasing festival every summer. Have a fun alternating thing going on the last few years!
Does anyone recall what time MMJ played in 2012? I can't seem to find a schedule anywhere, and I'm trying to gauge what kinda sets the headliners will be playing this years. I recall they ended around midnight Saturday. Did they start before 10?
Last two years have been delayed because of rain. MMJ was set to play 9:00 to 11:30 I believe. The keys played 1.5 hours. Most headliners get 1.5 to 2 hours.
I wonder if they will have another forecastle incident thing this year?
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 06, 2014, 01:29 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 06, 2014, 01:15 PM
Completely agree that this is a wonderful alternative to Roo. In fact, I'm pretty sure between Roo and Forecastle, I'm guaranteed one mega-pleasing festival every summer. Have a fun alternating thing going on the last few years!
Does anyone recall what time MMJ played in 2012? I can't seem to find a schedule anywhere, and I'm trying to gauge what kinda sets the headliners will be playing this years. I recall they ended around midnight Saturday. Did they start before 10?
Last two years have been delayed because of rain. MMJ was set to play 9:00 to 11:30 I believe. The keys played 1.5 hours. Most headliners get 1.5 to 2 hours.
I wonder if they will have another forecastle incident thing this year?
What was the Forecastle Incident? I assumed it was similar to a Roo superjam
Andrew Bird's set lasted for five hours, so that kind of pushed things back a bit too.
Is was a bluegrass super jam with SCI and Sam Bush
Quote from: Crispy on Mar 06, 2014, 01:45 PM
Andrew Bird's set lasted for five hours, so that kind of pushed things back a bit too.
:grin:
I'd love another sort of "incident" or Superjam. I'm also reeeeeeally wondering what these late-nights are going to look like. I'd pay BIG bucks for a Dap Kings Super Soul after show.
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 06, 2014, 02:00 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Mar 06, 2014, 01:45 PM
Andrew Bird's set lasted for five hours, so that kind of pushed things back a bit too.
:grin:
I'd love another sort of "incident" or Superjam. I'm also reeeeeeally wondering what these late-nights are going to look like. I'd pay BIG bucks for a Dap Kings Super Soul after show.
That would be SUPASWEET.
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 06, 2014, 02:00 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Mar 06, 2014, 01:45 PM
Andrew Bird's set lasted for five hours, so that kind of pushed things back a bit too.
:grin:
I'd love another sort of "incident" or Superjam. I'm also reeeeeeally wondering what these late-nights are going to look like. I'd pay BIG bucks for a Dap Kings Super Soul after show.
I'm guessing there will be three. One on Friday and two on Saturday (a bigger event and the Belle of Louisville).
Quote from: Crispy on Mar 06, 2014, 01:45 PM
Andrew Bird's set lasted for five hours, so that kind of pushed things back a bit too.
Oh God. PTSD flashbacks beginning now. If he had just been more interesting and played about 20 less songs. I'll never forgive him, and I do like some of his songs.
Quote from: Fully on Mar 06, 2014, 03:03 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Mar 06, 2014, 01:45 PM
Andrew Bird's set lasted for five hours, so that kind of pushed things back a bit too.
Oh God. PTSD flashbacks beginning now. If he had just been more interesting and played about 20 less songs. I'll never forgive him, and I do like some of his songs.
I really like Andrew Bird too, but that day I learned that I never have to go out of my way to see him, ever.
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Quote from: Fully on Mar 06, 2014, 03:03 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Mar 06, 2014, 01:45 PM
Andrew Bird's set lasted for five hours, so that kind of pushed things back a bit too.
Oh God. PTSD flashbacks beginning now. If he had just been more interesting and played about 20 less songs. I'll never forgive him, and I do like some of his songs.
I really like Andrew Bird too, but that day I learned that I never have to go out of my way to see him, ever.
Who was he going up against? Anyone happen to remember? I missed the Birdman but I can't remember who I chose to watch instead. I'm thinking maybe Wax Fang or the Fruitbats? Or maybe I was just chillin' by the pool throwing back some Oberons... :beer:
Time for Roll Call?
1. johnnYYac
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
WARNING - If there any forum members around me during the Outkast set, I urge you to take caution. I'll be grooving like a madman, and possibly screaming and crying like a 9-year old at a One Direction show.
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. EverythingChanges +1
ticket buying was an absolute cluster fuck!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Mar 07, 2014, 01:37 PM
ticket buying was an absolute cluster fuck!!!!!!!!!!!
I wasn't expecting Ticketbastard handling tix, and found it confusing determining where the weekend passes were. Wasted 3 minutes figuring it out, fucking HATE those capcha security games, but managed the 1st tier price just before they sold out and moved to tier 2.
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 05, 2014, 01:36 PM
I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to have a MMJ fest. They represent what Louisville is and everyone in Louisville wants to see the Jacket. Not to mention they had a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. If you look at the comments on Forecastle's facebook there are comments from so many people begging and pleading. Oh well... In a perfect world somebody would have an MMJ fest.
This comment is just 100% ignorant. My Morning Jacket
does not represent the Louisville music scene in any way shape or form, other than the fact that they're famous and from Louisville. If you wanna see a band that represents the Louisville music scene, go see Slint at Forecastle, and be thankful you get to see that. My Morning Jacket
did not play a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. JK McKnight played a huge role in getting Forecastle to where it is, via a decade of hard work and dedication, which he payed back ten-fold with blood, sweat, tears, not to mention all of his money. I'm offended for him by your comment, and I don't even know the guy.
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. e_wind +all my friends and family
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. e_wind +all my friends and family
5. robb
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Mar 07, 2014, 01:37 PM
ticket buying was an absolute cluster fuck!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm glad I was paying attention when I bought mine, I almost ended up with the payment plan. Also, was the tier 2 tickets actually the tier 1 tickets, since the presale happened? I'm pretty sure I got the cheapest tickets, but they were labeled as tier 2. I bought them right at noon.
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 07, 2014, 02:31 PM
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Mar 07, 2014, 01:37 PM
ticket buying was an absolute cluster fuck!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm glad I was paying attention when I bought mine, I almost ended up with the payment plan. Also, was the tier 2 tickets actually the tier 1 tickets, since the presale happened? I'm pretty sure I got the cheapest tickets, but they were labeled as tier 2. I bought them right at noon.
I was busy right at 12, went on at like 12:30, saw the $58 weekend passes and got so excited I bought them! Then I saw they said payment plan!
Wasted 45 minutes on the phone with ticketmaster waiting to see if I could get the $120 refunded for the 2 tickets before I went and bought the right ones. Got in on the last second of tier 2 before the guy came back to tell me about my refund. Had a million issues with the site while trying to get in tier 3, never got them, and then finally got things working properly on the site and bought 2 tickets in tier 4!! Fuck fuck fuckity fuck....
at least I'll get credit for the payment plan. what bullshit though, That payment plan is 4 payments of $60 so your ticket is $240 if you can't shell out the $140-$198 all at once. At it wasn't very clear that I was purchasing a payment plan!!
one more thing to HATE about ticketmaster....
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. e_wind +all my friends and family
5. robb
6. Fully
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. e_wind +all my friends and family
5. robb
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Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 05, 2014, 01:36 PM
I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to have a MMJ fest. They represent what Louisville is and everyone in Louisville wants to see the Jacket. Not to mention they had a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. If you look at the comments on Forecastle's facebook there are comments from so many people begging and pleading. Oh well... In a perfect world somebody would have an MMJ fest.
This comment is just 100% ignorant. My Morning Jacket does not represent the Louisville music scene in any way shape or form, other than the fact that they're famous and from Louisville. If you wanna see a band that represents the Louisville music scene, go see Slint at Forecastle, and be thankful you get to see that. My Morning Jacket did not play a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. JK McKnight played a huge role in getting Forecastle to where it is, via a decade of hard work and dedication, which he payed back ten-fold with blood, sweat, tears, not to mention all of his money. I'm offended for him by your comment, and I don't even know the guy.
I was wrong about them playing a part in bringing Forecastle to where it is today. However if you think Slint is a good band, wow... Just wow... And had you heard John Timmons on the World Cafe the other day, he agrees with me on my statements about them best representing Louisville.
That's a mighty fine-lookin' roll call so far!
Just spent my Friday evening drinking Jack and exploring the depths of this lineup. I have concluded this roster is insanely stacked. I want to see 80% of these acts. Way too pumped right now. Well done, Forecastle. Very well done.
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 08, 2014, 01:40 AM
That's a mighty fine-lookin' roll call so far!
Just spent my Friday evening drinking Jack and exploring the depths of this lineup. I have concluded this roster is insanely stacked. I want to see 80% of these acts. Way too pumped right now. Well done, Forecastle. Very well done.
I agree with you, O. The only problem I'm going to have is deciding which bands I'm not going to see. I don't know if you've been to Forecastle before, but the grounds are much easier to move back and forth. It's easy to move from one stage to another to catch partial sets without feeling like you are wasting time traveling between stages. I think you are going to like this Fest.
I am really coming around on some of the smaller acts that I like and will want to see. I decided it was definitely worth it to go...though I am still really not a fan of any of the headliners. Hoping to enjoy their sets though!
Quote from: Fully on Mar 08, 2014, 07:06 AM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 08, 2014, 01:40 AM
That's a mighty fine-lookin' roll call so far!
Just spent my Friday evening drinking Jack and exploring the depths of this lineup. I have concluded this roster is insanely stacked. I want to see 80% of these acts. Way too pumped right now. Well done, Forecastle. Very well done.
I agree with you, O. The only problem I'm going to have is deciding which bands I'm not going to see. I don't know if you've been to Forecastle before, but the grounds are much easier to move back and forth. It's easy to move from one stage to another to catch partial sets without feeling like you are wasting time traveling between stages. I think you are going to like this Fest.
I LOVE Forecastle! I've only been once -- the MMJ year -- but the fest completely sold me. It's the only festival I've ever been to that I could describe as "cozy". All the overcrowding and overheating so prevalent at other festivals are completely absent. Not to mention awesome scheduling and a layout that makes SENSE. Can't wait to get back to Louisville! We will have to get some forum meet-ups going for sure. Rail crew for Spanish Gold?!?
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 09, 2014, 12:10 AM
Quote from: Fully on Mar 08, 2014, 07:06 AM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 08, 2014, 01:40 AM
That's a mighty fine-lookin' roll call so far!
Just spent my Friday evening drinking Jack and exploring the depths of this lineup. I have concluded this roster is insanely stacked. I want to see 80% of these acts. Way too pumped right now. Well done, Forecastle. Very well done.
I agree with you, O. The only problem I'm going to have is deciding which bands I'm not going to see. I don't know if you've been to Forecastle before, but the grounds are much easier to move back and forth. It's easy to move from one stage to another to catch partial sets without feeling like you are wasting time traveling between stages. I think you are going to like this Fest.
I LOVE Forecastle! I've only been once -- the MMJ year -- but the fest completely sold me. It's the only festival I've ever been to that I could describe as "cozy". All the overcrowding and overheating so prevalent at other festivals are completely absent. Not to mention awesome scheduling and a layout that makes SENSE. Can't wait to get back to Louisville! We will have to get some forum meet-ups going for sure. Rail crew for Spanish Gold?!?
Absolutely! And don't forget the Bourbon Lodge! That's a great place to meet up too!
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 08, 2014, 12:45 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 07, 2014, 01:43 PM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 05, 2014, 01:36 PM
I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to have a MMJ fest. They represent what Louisville is and everyone in Louisville wants to see the Jacket. Not to mention they had a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. If you look at the comments on Forecastle's facebook there are comments from so many people begging and pleading. Oh well... In a perfect world somebody would have an MMJ fest.
This comment is just 100% ignorant. My Morning Jacket does not represent the Louisville music scene in any way shape or form, other than the fact that they're famous and from Louisville. If you wanna see a band that represents the Louisville music scene, go see Slint at Forecastle, and be thankful you get to see that. My Morning Jacket did not play a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. JK McKnight played a huge role in getting Forecastle to where it is, via a decade of hard work and dedication, which he payed back ten-fold with blood, sweat, tears, not to mention all of his money. I'm offended for him by your comment, and I don't even know the guy.
I was wrong about them playing a part in bringing Forecastle to where it is today. However if you think Slint is a good band, wow... Just wow... And had you heard John Timmons on the World Cafe the other day, he agrees with me on my statements about them best representing Louisville.
Well I didn't claim Slint was a good band (they are, but that's neither here nor there.) What I said was that Slint is a better representation of the Louisville music scene, historically. We have always had a much heavier post-rock, punk, hardcore scene than we have had any sort of indie, jam, rock and roll scene.
Hell Jim James got his start playing with bands that align much more closely to Slint than to what MMJ would eventually become.
For the record, I don't think Slint is better than MMJ. If I did think that, I would probably be posting this on a Slint board.
Is there a Slint board?
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 09, 2014, 03:34 PM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 08, 2014, 12:45 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 07, 2014, 01:43 PM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 05, 2014, 01:36 PM
I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to have a MMJ fest. They represent what Louisville is and everyone in Louisville wants to see the Jacket. Not to mention they had a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. If you look at the comments on Forecastle's facebook there are comments from so many people begging and pleading. Oh well... In a perfect world somebody would have an MMJ fest.
This comment is just 100% ignorant. My Morning Jacket does not represent the Louisville music scene in any way shape or form, other than the fact that they're famous and from Louisville. If you wanna see a band that represents the Louisville music scene, go see Slint at Forecastle, and be thankful you get to see that. My Morning Jacket did not play a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. JK McKnight played a huge role in getting Forecastle to where it is, via a decade of hard work and dedication, which he payed back ten-fold with blood, sweat, tears, not to mention all of his money. I'm offended for him by your comment, and I don't even know the guy.
I was wrong about them playing a part in bringing Forecastle to where it is today. However if you think Slint is a good band, wow... Just wow... And had you heard John Timmons on the World Cafe the other day, he agrees with me on my statements about them best representing Louisville.
Well I didn't claim Slint was a good band (they are, but that's neither here nor there.) What I said was that Slint is a better representation of the Louisville music scene, historically. We have always had a much heavier post-rock, punk, hardcore scene than we have had any sort of indie, jam, rock and roll scene.
Hell Jim James got his start playing with bands that align much more closely to Slint than to what MMJ would eventually become.
For the record, I don't think Slint is better than MMJ. If I did think that, I would probably be posting this on a Slint board.
I don't know about who or what band or music style best represents the big city of Louisville, but
I am mighty proud of My Morning Jacket representing the state I live in...Kentucky. Nobody can take that away from me! After all, they did record much of their earlier music in rural Kentucky on the family farm. I'm from rural Kentucky and still live in a rural part of the state (commute to Louisville for work, like so many others do these days). (My grandfather had a farm in Christian County for most of my youth, and I talked my uncle into cutting out a very small piece of it for me before he sold it all off several years ago.) The Folk aspect of MMJ's music (mostly from the outside projects Jim has done with others, including with Elizabethtown native Daniel Martin Moore and Ben Sollee who constantly cites his Appalachian roots in Eastern Kentucky) is a much better representation of what I would want others to know about Kentucky. About a month ago, I went on a school field trip with the 4th and 5th graders to see a play at The Kentucky Center. After the play, we went into a small theatre on the first floor to see a short 30 minute documentary about our state called, Kentucky Show! I have included 2 short promo clips from YouTube. The documentary is about the whole state and included a segment on music that has come out of the state. They mentioned many of the acts/talents you would expect like, Bill Monroe, Ricky Skaggs, Loretta Lynne, and Jean Ritchie, and I was a little worried they wouldn't include MMJ when it looked like they were about done with the music segment.
But then...there they were...in all their LIVE GLORY! My Morning Jacket were in a documentary on our state...KENTUCKY!!! They do represent the state. I know. I saw it in a documentary about the place! Go see Kentucky Show! If you are from the state, you will feel very proud. If you are a My Morning Jacket fan, the pride will be doubled!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0PbgLPcxjI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0PbgLPcxjI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyHu4wchUz8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyHu4wchUz8)
Edit: I almost forgot Jim's (and the band's) connection to John Prine. John Prine has stated in interviews how influential his childhood visits down to his grandparent's home in Muhlenberg County were for his song writing. His song, Paradise, is about the county I'm from, Muhlenberg County, and how the coal mines had hauled away the tiny community of Paradise, so they could take it over and TVA could be built there.
Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 09, 2014, 06:20 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 09, 2014, 03:34 PM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 08, 2014, 12:45 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 07, 2014, 01:43 PM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 05, 2014, 01:36 PM
I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to have a MMJ fest. They represent what Louisville is and everyone in Louisville wants to see the Jacket. Not to mention they had a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. If you look at the comments on Forecastle's facebook there are comments from so many people begging and pleading. Oh well... In a perfect world somebody would have an MMJ fest.
This comment is just 100% ignorant. My Morning Jacket does not represent the Louisville music scene in any way shape or form, other than the fact that they're famous and from Louisville. If you wanna see a band that represents the Louisville music scene, go see Slint at Forecastle, and be thankful you get to see that. My Morning Jacket did not play a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. JK McKnight played a huge role in getting Forecastle to where it is, via a decade of hard work and dedication, which he payed back ten-fold with blood, sweat, tears, not to mention all of his money. I'm offended for him by your comment, and I don't even know the guy.
I was wrong about them playing a part in bringing Forecastle to where it is today. However if you think Slint is a good band, wow... Just wow... And had you heard John Timmons on the World Cafe the other day, he agrees with me on my statements about them best representing Louisville.
Well I didn't claim Slint was a good band (they are, but that's neither here nor there.) What I said was that Slint is a better representation of the Louisville music scene, historically. We have always had a much heavier post-rock, punk, hardcore scene than we have had any sort of indie, jam, rock and roll scene.
Hell Jim James got his start playing with bands that align much more closely to Slint than to what MMJ would eventually become.
For the record, I don't think Slint is better than MMJ. If I did think that, I would probably be posting this on a Slint board.
I don't know about who or what band or music style best represents the big city of Louisville, but I am mighty proud of My Morning Jacket representing the state I live in...Kentucky. Nobody can take that away from me! After all, they did record much of their earlier music in rural Kentucky on the family farm. I'm from rural Kentucky and still live in a rural part of the state (commute to Louisville for work, like so many others do these days). (My grandfather had a farm in Christian County for most of my youth, and I talked my uncle into cutting out a very small piece of it for me before he sold it all off several years ago.) The Folk aspect of MMJ's music (mostly from the outside projects Jim has done with others, including with Elizabethtown native Daniel Martin Moore and Ben Sollee who constantly cites his Appalachian roots in Eastern Kentucky) is a much better representation of what I would want others to know about Kentucky. About a month ago, I went on a school field trip with the 4th and 5th graders to see a play at The Kentucky Center. After the play, we went into a small theatre on the first floor to see a short 30 minute documentary about our state called, Kentucky Show! I have included 2 short promo clips from YouTube. The documentary is about the whole state and included a segment on music that has come out of the state. They mentioned many of the acts/talents you would expect like, Bill Monroe, Ricky Skaggs, Loretta Lynne, and Jean Ritchie, and I was a little worried they wouldn't include MMJ when it looked like they were about done with the music segment. But then...there they were...in all their LIVE GLORY! My Morning Jacket were in a documentary on our state...KENTUCKY!!! They do represent the state. I know. I saw it in a documentary about the place! Go see Kentucky Show! If you are from the state, you will feel very proud. If you are a My Morning Jacket fan, the pride will be doubled!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0PbgLPcxjI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0PbgLPcxjI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyHu4wchUz8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyHu4wchUz8)
Edit: I almost forgot Jim's (and the band's) connection to John Prine. John Prine has stated in interviews how influential his childhood visits down to his grandparent's home in Muhlenberg County were for his song writing. His song, Paradise, is about the county I'm from, Muhlenberg County, and how the coal mines had hauled away the tiny community of Paradise, so they could take it over and TVA could be built there.
Everything you say is absolutely true. However, I was talking about a city, not a state.
I was arguing that Forecastle =/= MMJ fest, and there are reasons for that. That other guy flappin his jaw about MMJ being responsible for Forecastle's success and representing Louisville's music scene was just silly. I don't know if AJ's from Louisville, but if he is, he should be ashamed of how closeted his idea of music from his hometown is. Or, to go back to your point, White, MMJ is much less of a representation of what KY's music is than say DMM. MMJ is absolutely more famous, and my favorite band ever, but that doesn't mean that they have to be (or are) the poster boy for an entire cities music scene.
You're pretty well on it when it comes to Forecastle and Louisville, e_wind. I knew you were only talking about Louisville's music scene and not the whole state. I'm just so happy we have MMJ and that Jim makes such a big deal of being from (Louisville) Kentucky. Ben Sollee even had this to say on his most recent posts about his album of covers called The Hollow Sessions, "Born and raised in Kentucky. Learned to play cello in Kentucky. Learned to sing in Kentucky. Still lives in Kentucky... will likely always live in Kentucky." I spent 6 years away from home while in the Navy, and the only thing people seemed to know (or think they knew) about the place was that we have "Kentucky Fried Chicken" - I would get that a lot from people overseas, or The Kentucky Derby. The first thing out of the average American would be some bullshit about being shocked I was wearing shoes - (Hillbilly shit!) If you reminded them of bourbon or college basketball, they would realize we have a little more than just "The Colonel" and the Hatfields and McCoys going on here.
As far as the music scene in Louisville goes, I'll admit I don't know very much. I am already 47 years old (turning 48 in September) and thought of myself as a throw-back hippy that should have been born about 10 to 15 years earlier. I still "dig" 1960's and '70's music the most, so I didn't go out of my way to explore much "new" music. Hell, I graduated in 1985 and absolutely detested the popular music of my day - Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson, Wham, and all the rest. (I do love MMJ's version of "The Careless Whisper", as Jim calls it though.) I was even reluctant to look into MMJ until I saw them on Austin City Limits. From that day on, I have been a little more open-minded about looking into new acts. It just costs so much to do it right. YouTube has helped a lot though. Also, Headliners and Zanzabar have made it a bit easier for me lately. That's how I got to find out about Lydia Burrell. I'll try harder to catch up. I did go look up some stuff on Slint. Headliners is going to be showing the documentary on them soon. I might try to get there for it.
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 10, 2014, 03:33 PM
Quote from: Mr. White on Mar 09, 2014, 06:20 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 09, 2014, 03:34 PM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 08, 2014, 12:45 AM
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 07, 2014, 01:43 PM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Mar 05, 2014, 01:36 PM
I just don't understand why you wouldn't want to have a MMJ fest. They represent what Louisville is and everyone in Louisville wants to see the Jacket. Not to mention they had a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. If you look at the comments on Forecastle's facebook there are comments from so many people begging and pleading. Oh well... In a perfect world somebody would have an MMJ fest.
This comment is just 100% ignorant. My Morning Jacket does not represent the Louisville music scene in any way shape or form, other than the fact that they're famous and from Louisville. If you wanna see a band that represents the Louisville music scene, go see Slint at Forecastle, and be thankful you get to see that. My Morning Jacket did not play a huge hand in getting Forecastle to where it is. JK McKnight played a huge role in getting Forecastle to where it is, via a decade of hard work and dedication, which he payed back ten-fold with blood, sweat, tears, not to mention all of his money. I'm offended for him by your comment, and I don't even know the guy.
I was wrong about them playing a part in bringing Forecastle to where it is today. However if you think Slint is a good band, wow... Just wow... And had you heard John Timmons on the World Cafe the other day, he agrees with me on my statements about them best representing Louisville.
Well I didn't claim Slint was a good band (they are, but that's neither here nor there.) What I said was that Slint is a better representation of the Louisville music scene, historically. We have always had a much heavier post-rock, punk, hardcore scene than we have had any sort of indie, jam, rock and roll scene.
Hell Jim James got his start playing with bands that align much more closely to Slint than to what MMJ would eventually become.
For the record, I don't think Slint is better than MMJ. If I did think that, I would probably be posting this on a Slint board.
I don't know about who or what band or music style best represents the big city of Louisville, but I am mighty proud of My Morning Jacket representing the state I live in...Kentucky. Nobody can take that away from me! After all, they did record much of their earlier music in rural Kentucky on the family farm. I'm from rural Kentucky and still live in a rural part of the state (commute to Louisville for work, like so many others do these days). (My grandfather had a farm in Christian County for most of my youth, and I talked my uncle into cutting out a very small piece of it for me before he sold it all off several years ago.) The Folk aspect of MMJ's music (mostly from the outside projects Jim has done with others, including with Elizabethtown native Daniel Martin Moore and Ben Sollee who constantly cites his Appalachian roots in Eastern Kentucky) is a much better representation of what I would want others to know about Kentucky. About a month ago, I went on a school field trip with the 4th and 5th graders to see a play at The Kentucky Center. After the play, we went into a small theatre on the first floor to see a short 30 minute documentary about our state called, Kentucky Show! I have included 2 short promo clips from YouTube. The documentary is about the whole state and included a segment on music that has come out of the state. They mentioned many of the acts/talents you would expect like, Bill Monroe, Ricky Skaggs, Loretta Lynne, and Jean Ritchie, and I was a little worried they wouldn't include MMJ when it looked like they were about done with the music segment. But then...there they were...in all their LIVE GLORY! My Morning Jacket were in a documentary on our state...KENTUCKY!!! They do represent the state. I know. I saw it in a documentary about the place! Go see Kentucky Show! If you are from the state, you will feel very proud. If you are a My Morning Jacket fan, the pride will be doubled!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0PbgLPcxjI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0PbgLPcxjI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyHu4wchUz8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyHu4wchUz8)
Edit: I almost forgot Jim's (and the band's) connection to John Prine. John Prine has stated in interviews how influential his childhood visits down to his grandparent's home in Muhlenberg County were for his song writing. His song, Paradise, is about the county I'm from, Muhlenberg County, and how the coal mines had hauled away the tiny community of Paradise, so they could take it over and TVA could be built there.
Everything you say is absolutely true. However, I was talking about a city, not a state.
I was arguing that Forecastle =/= MMJ fest, and there are reasons for that. That other guy flappin his jaw about MMJ being responsible for Forecastle's success and representing Louisville's music scene was just silly. I don't know if AJ's from Louisville, but if he is, he should be ashamed of how closeted his idea of music from his hometown is. Or, to go back to your point, White, MMJ is much less of a representation of what KY's music is than say DMM. MMJ is absolutely more famous, and my favorite band ever, but that doesn't mean that they have to be (or are) the poster boy for an entire cities music scene.
Haha whatever, man. You win. Congrats to you, E-Wind for knowing everything and roasting on people for having an opinion. I stated that I was wrong about the whole forecastle thing, people make mistakes and get mislead every once in a while.
Quote from: Taterbug on Mar 07, 2014, 03:48 PM
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. e_wind +all my friends and family
5. robb
6. Fully
7. Tater
8. Woldie
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. e_wind +all my friends and family
5. robb
6. Fully
7. Tater
8. Woldie
Sharon Jones on cancer (and weed)...
http://www.vulture.com/2014/01/sharon-jones-on-cancer-new-album.html (http://www.vulture.com/2014/01/sharon-jones-on-cancer-new-album.html)
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Great article! Gives new meaning to the term "stoned soul". I'm a huge fan and I haven't seen Sharon and the Dap Kings since the night I made out with her a few years ago! (Okay, maybe made out is not the right word, but I was waiting to meet her and the band after a show, and I guess I made an impression after talking to her for a few minutes, and as I was saying goodbye, she leaned right in and I got a full out kiss on da lips and embrace from the Queen of Soul herself!)
This set is going to be such a feelgood dance party. No one is tighter than the Dap Kings. Can't wait!
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 11, 2014, 01:27 PM
Great article! Gives new meaning to the term "stoned soul". I'm a huge fan and I haven't seen Sharon and the Dap Kings since the night I made out with her a few years ago! (Okay, maybe made out is not the right word, but I was waiting to meet her and the band after a show, and I guess I made an impression after talking to her for a few minutes, and as I was saying goodbye, she leaned right in and I got a full out kiss on da lips and embrace from the Queen of Soul herself!)
This set is going to be such a feelgood dance party. No one is tighter than the Dap Kings. Can't wait!
She is very friendly and warm on AND off stage. All I got was a peck on the cheek. :undecided:
Were you the guy who got pulled on stage a couple of years ago and posted about it here? I couldn't find a SJ&TDK thread, or I'd have put the article there.
That wasn't me who got pulled up on stage, but I THINK I'VE FOUND A NEW GOAL FOR FORECASTLE!
Operation: On Stage Boogie has begun.
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. e_wind +all my friends and family
5. robb
6. Fully
7. Tater
8. Woldie
9. ditty + Mrs ditty
Looks like Ray is playing on Sunday at Forecastle.
1. johnnYYac
2. oistheone
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. e_wind +all my friends and family
5. robb
6. Fully
7. Tater
8. Woldie
9. ditty + Mrs ditty
10. rjlemons
They just dropped the info on what bands play which days.
Holy shit Friday is stacked, almost too stacked. I wanted to see local natives, Gary Clark, spoon, Mofro, and twenty one pilots. Looks like I'm going to have to sacrifice two of them!
I wish they would move some Friday acts to Saturday. Damn Saturday is underwhelming for me, besides jack, Spanish gold, and maybe band of horses.
Sunday seems to be spread out nicely.
Fingers crossed for a good schedule.
Man, this daily breakdown just reinforces how stacked this lineup is. What a weekend this will be!
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IMO Friday and Saturday are both great, and Sunday has my number one (Beck) but not much else I'm dying to see.
Quote from: e_wind on Apr 01, 2014, 02:12 PM
IMO Friday and Saturday are both great, and Sunday has my number one (Beck) but not much else I'm dying to see.
For me Sunday is pretty great.
Must see acts for me that day:
Beck
Lucius
Jenny Lewis
Acts I will try to see depending on the schedule:
The Replacements
Reign Wolf
The Weeks
Trampled By Turtles
Tune Yards
I'm not big on much of Saturday, but It will be a great day to see random bands in between the few acts I want to see. It kind of bugs me that Friday's higher tier is so packed. Oh well, Forecastle looks like it will be a blast this year.
Quote from: e_wind on Apr 01, 2014, 02:12 PM
IMO Friday and Saturday are both great, and Sunday has my number one (Beck) but not much else I'm dying to see.
For Sunday, definitely Beck is the highlight. I've been doing my homework and think The Replacements will be fun. I cannot recommend Lucius enough! Its not what I'd normally get into, but they caught my eye, covering MMJ's Wonderful at Solid Sound in '13, performed a free show just north of Iowa City a few months ago and did Wonderful again (and dedicated it to me, a nice nod), and are friends of Tommy and his wife (he played bass on their contribution to the Dylan in the 80s comp). Its pop a la the B-52s but such tight vocal harmony and a unique backing band (2 drummers, one of whom keeps a guitar on his back at the ready, and a 2nd guitarist from my homestate of NH). Not sure if they'll be your thing, Eric, but overall I like the balance of the daily lineups.
Here's my video from Solid Sound...
Lucius covers "Wonderful (The Way I Feel)" at Solid Sound 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqj8H2TXaAc#ws)
At first, I thought "man, I coulda used these acts to be divided a little more evenly according to my exact tastes", but then I realized this is the perfect way to do a fest. Lots of high-energy action on Friday and Saturday and then a nice chill Sunday. Well, the Replacements aren't really "chill", and in fact I'll probably be rockin' as hard as ever if they play "Love You Till Friday", but it will still act as a nice nostalgic wind down to an epic weekend. I'm trying to avoid mentioning a "days remaining" countdown, but man, getting way too excited here.
107 DAYS!
Quote from: johnnYYac on Apr 01, 2014, 02:36 PM
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IMO Friday and Saturday are both great, and Sunday has my number one (Beck) but not much else I'm dying to see.
For Sunday, definitely Beck is the highlight. I've been doing my homework and think The Replacements will be fun. I cannot recommend Lucius enough! Its not what I'd normally get into, but they caught my eye, covering MMJ's Wonderful at Solid Sound in '13, performed a free show just north of Iowa City a few months ago and did Wonderful again (and dedicated it to me, a nice nod), and are friends of Tommy and his wife (he played bass on their contribution to the Dylan in the 80s comp). Its pop a la the B-52s but such tight vocal harmony and a unique backing band (2 drummers, one of whom keeps a guitar on his back at the ready, and a 2nd guitarist from my homestate of NH). Not sure if they'll be your thing, Eric, but overall I like the balance of the daily lineups.
Here's my video from Solid Sound...
Lucius covers "Wonderful (The Way I Feel)" at Solid Sound 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqj8H2TXaAc#ws)
I still can't fully get into Beck's new album, but I'm sure I will love the show he puts on. I completely agree with Lucius. Very unique, and I would love to see them cover Wonderful at Forecastle.
I'm going to have a hard time picking between some of these acts. It looks like I can explore town with the husband earlier in the day then hit up the fest mid to late afternoon. It should be perfect!
Quote from: Fully on Apr 01, 2014, 04:10 PM
I'm going to have a hard time picking between some of these acts. It looks like I can explore town with the husband earlier in the day then hit up the fest mid to late afternoon. It should be perfect!
Bringin' the ball and chain, Fully? Look forward to meeting him. Jim, right?
Quote from: johnnYYac on Apr 01, 2014, 06:30 PM
Quote from: Fully on Apr 01, 2014, 04:10 PM
I'm going to have a hard time picking between some of these acts. It looks like I can explore town with the husband earlier in the day then hit up the fest mid to late afternoon. It should be perfect!
Bringin' the ball and chain, Fully? Look forward to meeting him. Jim, right?
Yes, I am, but you won't see him at the festival, although he probably will come eat with us before the fest some. I feel sure we'll all get together and break bread before the doors open at least one day.
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Quote from: Fully on Apr 01, 2014, 04:10 PM
I'm going to have a hard time picking between some of these acts. It looks like I can explore town with the husband earlier in the day then hit up the fest mid to late afternoon. It should be perfect!
Bringin' the ball and chain, Fully? Look forward to meeting him. Jim, right?
Yes, I am, but you won't see him at the festival, although he probably will come eat with us before the fest some. I feel sure we'll all get together and break bread before the doors open at least one day.
Definitely. Maybe he can join us for a late-night Omnichord show.
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I'm going to have a hard time picking between some of these acts. It looks like I can explore town with the husband earlier in the day then hit up the fest mid to late afternoon. It should be perfect!
Bringin' the ball and chain, Fully? Look forward to meeting him. Jim, right?
Yes, I am, but you won't see him at the festival, although he probably will come eat with us before the fest some. I feel sure we'll all get together and break bread before the doors open at least one day.
Definitely. Maybe he can join us for a late-night Omnichord show.
Probably not, he'll be sawing logs by the time I make it back to my room.
St. Paul and the Broken Bones sound like a lot of fun
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The festival seems to have at least two more shows for Saturday under their sleeves. Any ideas/speculations/hopes?
St Paul and Broken Bones will be ok, Mimosa is garbage. Forecastle just continues to disappoint me on these announcements.
I really dig St Paul and the Broken Bones, but Friday is going to be such an action-packed day, I don't know if I'll make the late show. I'm actually kinda glad Friday doesn't have any super unique can't miss shows, because I'll probably be a tired, sweaty mess after two hours of Outkast.
Quote from: oistheone on May 20, 2014, 03:30 PM
I really dig St Paul and the Broken Bones, but Friday is going to be such an action-packed day, I don't know if I'll make the late show. I'm actually kinda glad Friday doesn't have any super unique can't miss shows, because I'll probably be a tired, sweaty mess after two hours of Outkast.
Haha, I agree. If there aren't any better late night shows, I will be hitting up the St. Paul one. I kinda hope they announce all of them soon. There is no point in buying a ticket to a late night show with more waiting to be announced.
Schedule is here:
http://lineup.forecastlefest.com/events/2014/07/19/ (http://lineup.forecastlefest.com/events/2014/07/19/)
Any complaints?
I'm pretty happy with how they have spread out Friday. I can at least see part of a set from every band I want to see.
Weird that Ray has 15 extra minutes of play time than Beck on Sunday. Doesn't bother me any, but I found that to be sort of surprising.
I think it's pretty weak the headliners only play until 11 every night.
Local noise ordinances, I suspect.
Quote from: Fully on May 29, 2014, 09:23 PM
Local noise ordinances, I suspect.
It might be, but didn't we get that killer My Morning Jacket show at Forecastle X in 2012 that went until 12:30 a.m. or even a few minutes later than that? They could have gotten special permission to play longer, after the long rain delay pushed all the starting times back that night. Now that I think about it more, last year's headlining acts probably all ended around 11:00...I think. They
might have put that ordinance in just after that late MMJ show.
only slight complaint is that out of all the bands playing, there's really only 4 that I LOVE and am truly excited about, and 2 of them will overlap by 15-20 minutes. I will probably choose to miss the end of Jason Isbell's set to catch the beginning of Band of Horses...only bc I have seen Isbell 5-6 times and only seen BoH once.
We were speculating if any members of MMJ will show up in anyone's set. Band of Horses would be a good show to join in...
Quote from: EverythingChanges on May 29, 2014, 11:03 AM
Schedule is here:
http://lineup.forecastlefest.com/events/2014/07/19/ (http://lineup.forecastlefest.com/events/2014/07/19/)
Weird that Ray has 15 extra minutes of play time than Beck on Sunday. Doesn't bother me any, but I found that to be sort of surprising.
probably bc Ray is just better than beck! :tongue: :tongue:
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on May 30, 2014, 09:35 AM
only slight complaint is that out of all the bands playing, there's really only 4 that I LOVE and am truly excited about, and 2 of them will overlap by 15-20 minutes. I will probably choose to miss the end of Jason Isbell's set to catch the beginning of Band of Horses...only bc I have seen Isbell 5-6 times and only seen BoH once.
We were speculating if any members of MMJ will show up in anyone's set. Band of Horses would be a good show to join in...
I doubt they would, unless it is Patrick showing up for BoH.
I'm still waiting on the other late night show announcements. Let's get this ball moving Forecastle!
There's a rumour of Spanish Gold doing a late-night on Saturday with Ray Lamontagne and Jenny Lewis. Spanish Gold has three dates for Forecastle listed on their site, and the one on the 20th is the only one with an event description -- "with Ray LaMontagne and Jenny Lewis". Could be a stretch but I'm sure we'll find out soon enough!
Quote from: oistheone on May 30, 2014, 12:57 PM
There's a rumour of Spanish Gold doing a late-night on Saturday with Ray Lamontagne and Jenny Lewis. Spanish Gold has three dates for Forecastle listed on their site, and the one on the 20th is the only one with an event description -- "with Ray LaMontagne and Jenny Lewis". Could be a stretch but I'm sure we'll find out soon enough!
That sounds crazy! Sign me up! Three of the acts my girlfriend and I are most excited about.
would be very very cool!!
Moon Taxi was hinted last night via the Forecastle facebook page for a late night spot. SIGN ME UP! These guys are my favorite band behind MMJ of course.
Quote from: ajclements004 on May 31, 2014, 12:11 PM
Moon Taxi was hinted last night via the Forecastle facebook page for a late night spot. SIGN ME UP! These guys are my favorite band behind MMJ of course.
Really? I guess I'll have to give them a listen and see. They were at the festival last year, but I didn't catch their set. I'm still holding out on late night show tickets until they announce everything.
Looks like aj is a happy clam... :bathtub man:
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I'm digging Moon Taxi so far. I didn't realize their live stuff was jammy.
Dr. Dog would be a great late night show treat as well. I just wish they'd hurry up and announce everything already.
Moon Taxi will blow minds :thumbsup:
Here is a pretty good example of what a Moon Taxi show is like:
https://archive.org/details/MoonTaxi2013-09-12.matrix.CK1X.sbd.flac16
Here also is there set from Forecastle last year...
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bdx539rlnsh8tcc/AAC_uoz6WXVqSfEjSb1NzP16a (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bdx539rlnsh8tcc/AAC_uoz6WXVqSfEjSb1NzP16a)
Ray LaMontagne and Jenny Lewis have shows that Friday and Saturday in Georgia and Alabama so that late night show sounds impossible. Oh well :undecided:
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Jun 05, 2014, 01:35 PM
Ray LaMontagne and Jenny Lewis have shows that Friday and Saturday in Georgia and Alabama so that late night show sounds impossible. Oh well :undecided:
Damn! I'm hoping for one final late-night option. But Forecastle has been eerily quiet on the prospect of another after-hours addition. Fingers crossed...
Quote from: oistheone on Jun 05, 2014, 01:41 PM
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Jun 05, 2014, 01:35 PM
Ray LaMontagne and Jenny Lewis have shows that Friday and Saturday in Georgia and Alabama so that late night show sounds impossible. Oh well :undecided:
Damn! I'm hoping for one final late-night option. But Forecastle has been eerily quiet on the prospect of another after-hours addition. Fingers crossed...
I think they would have said that there are no more late night shows if that were true. I sure hope so anyways.
I'm starting to question if there is another Saturday late-night option in the cards. The normally very-quick-to-reply Forecastle Twitter account has been completely silent on anyone who has asked about another late show.
I'm just hoping they're saving the best for last. Maybe it's a Roo artist and they have to wait until Roo passes to announce?
Forecastle has one more late night show to reveal. I would be really excited if it were Dr. Dog.
Is Dr. Dog playing Forecastle? I've forgotten who is on the bill.
No Dr. Dog on the bill unfortunately. I'd love to see 'em late night but I don't want to get my hopes up. These late-night shows are pretty small scale. I am growing worrisome that there will even be another late-night show added, but I will save full blown "no other late show" freakout mode until after Bonnaroo. I could see them wanting to wait until after Roo for one final push for more ticket sales.
Having said that, this lineup is so solid that late-night shows be damned, I'm hella excited! Five weeks!!!!
Quote from: oistheone on Jun 11, 2014, 03:05 PM
No Dr. Dog on the bill unfortunately. I'd love to see 'em late night but I don't want to get my hopes up. These late-night shows are pretty small scale. I am growing worrisome that there will even be another late-night show added, but I will save full blown "no other late show" freakout mode until after Bonnaroo. I could see them wanting to wait until after Roo for one final push for more ticket sales.
Having said that, this lineup is so solid that late-night shows be damned, I'm hella excited! Five weeks!!!!
Their FB page has confirmed another late night show. They told me just to hang tight.
Dr. Dog isn't on the bill, but every late night they've announced isn't on the bill save for Mimosa, who was added late.
Nice, that's promising! I wonder if they have something up their sleeves or if they're frantically trying to book a reasonably-priced act. Would love some hip-hop! Or funk! Something to groove to after Jack White amps my body excitement level to "off the charts".
Quote from: oistheone on Jun 11, 2014, 03:41 PM
Nice, that's promising! I wonder if they have something up their sleeves or if they're frantically trying to book a reasonably-priced act. Would love some hip-hop! Or funk! Something to groove to after Jack White amps my body excitement level to "off the charts".
Right now, I would probably do Moon Taxi, but I am definitely going to wait and see. Dr. Dog is definitely my dream choice.
I hope they have something good planned, but I feel like they are just trying to book someone decent at this point. Why else keep it a secret this long?
If they were to announce another late night show, wouldn't it be a Sunday night late show? They've already got late nights Friday and Saturday
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jun 11, 2014, 11:48 PM
If they were to announce another late night show, wouldn't it be a Sunday night late show? They've already got late nights Friday and Saturday
I doubt it.
as of now I am happy enough with the line up and after 3 days in the sun I may be too old to even do a late night show...it'd have to be someone I really love!
I doubt they'd do a Sunday late night when most people have to go to work Monday morning...
Thanks for keeping us posted here!!
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jun 11, 2014, 11:48 PM
If they were to announce another late night show, wouldn't it be a Sunday night late show? They've already got late nights Friday and Saturday
I assume there will be another one on Saturday. Probably EDM or something. I wish They could pull Isbell or something.
Big Forecastle late night show announcement coming tomorrow. No hints, makes me think it's a shocker...
:wink:
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Jun 17, 2014, 07:14 PM
Big Forecastle late night show announcement coming tomorrow. No hints, makes me think it's a shocker...
:wink:
WOW, cool.
do you know yet?
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Jun 18, 2014, 10:03 AM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Jun 17, 2014, 07:14 PM
Big Forecastle late night show announcement coming tomorrow. No hints, makes me think it's a shocker...
:wink:
WOW, cool.
do you know yet?
Not yet, I'll report back when I do. I'm expecting the announcement to come around 11. Maybe Wax Fang? Since they are Louisville based, it could work. It could be their first go at the Astronaut live.
I'm surprised they're not playing at Forecastle, in the afternoon even, on the "local" stage...too bad.
I'm not excited... Hopefully some of you are!
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MOON TAXI it is!!! You won't regret it :thumbsup:
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jun 18, 2014, 11:24 AM
MOON TAXI it is!!! You won't regret it :thumbsup:
Haha, yeah I think that is what we are doing. Definitely the choice to go with. Although I dig St. Paul as well.
As excited as I am for Moon Taxi, I really am disappointed Dr. Dog won't be in attendance at Forecastle in some sort...
well at least now I know I can go home each night after those long hot days! :)
Countdown is on...1 month away!
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jun 18, 2014, 11:33 AM
As excited as I am for Moon Taxi, I really am disappointed Dr. Dog won't be in attendance at Forecastle in some sort...
I have a good feeling Dr. Dog and MMJ will be on the bill next year.
Well that's a drag... If I go to any it'll be St Paul
I've got tix for St. Paul on Friday and Moontaxi on Saturday. I can live with that. See you there...
A couple people left pretty harsh comments on Forecastle's FB post about the last late night show. But I agree with them to an extent. The festival shouldn't have waited so long to announce that anticlimactic late night show.
Caught a Benjamin Booker show last night and GODDAMN this guy is one badass motherfucker! No wonder he got the job opening on Jack White's huge tour -- he's got swagger, and lots of it. Not to be missed at Forecastle, and sure to be an amazing start to the first day of the fest.
Also, Moon Taxi is growing on me big time. I was planning to just go hard during the actual festival and not do any late nights, but I may have to alter that game plan. Seems like they'd deliver an awesome jammin' conclusion to day two.
Can't believe this is less than a month away, I'm pretty fuckin' pumped.
Quote from: oistheone on Jun 21, 2014, 01:28 PM
Caught a Benjamin Booker show last night and GODDAMN this guy is one badass motherfucker! No wonder he got the job opening on Jack White's huge tour -- he's got swagger, and lots of it. Not to be missed at Forecastle, and sure to be an amazing start to the first day of the fest.
Also, Moon Taxi is growing on me big time. I was planning to just go hard during the actual festival and not do any late nights, but I may have to alter that game plan. Seems like they'd deliver an awesome jammin' conclusion to day two.
Can't believe this is less than a month away, I'm pretty fuckin' pumped.
I'm making considerable efforts to arrive in Louisville Thursday night, as its a 7+ hour drive from Iowa City and I don't want to miss Ben Bookers set at 1:45pm on Friday. Otherwise, I'd have to leave at 6am and head straight to Waterfront Park. Heard BB on the radio and didn't realize, at first, he was on the Forecastle lineup.
I know nothing of Moon Taxi but have tix for the late night show, so I'll soon find out.
Quote from: oistheone on Jun 21, 2014, 01:28 PM
Caught a Benjamin Booker show last night and GODDAMN this guy is one badass motherfucker! No wonder he got the job opening on Jack White's huge tour -- he's got swagger, and lots of it. Not to be missed at Forecastle, and sure to be an amazing start to the first day of the fest.
Also, Moon Taxi is growing on me big time. I was planning to just go hard during the actual festival and not do any late nights, but I may have to alter that game plan. Seems like they'd deliver an awesome jammin' conclusion to day two.
Can't believe this is less than a month away, I'm pretty fuckin' pumped.
If you go to Moon Taxi, you won't regret it!
Any of you Louisville residents want to recommend some good places to eat and/or drink over the weekend? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
So glad you asked....
Absolute best food in Louisville = Hammerheads. Its a really, really shitty, 8 foot ceiling, hole in the wall with amazing southern fare. They only serve beer as far as alcohol goes.
Holy Grail... beer snob/bar food heaven. About 20 taps, with really hard-to-find beers. Beautiful beer garden. high-brow bar food (best burger in louisville, but costs 14$). cheese plates, pickle plates, sliders, beer cheese, etc, all great.
Grail House - HG's next door restaurant. Lunch/Brunch 7 days a week, 10-4. Best brunch food in the city. Biscuits and Duck Gravy :beer:. They make their own Sodas, and have great beer as well.
Silver Dollar - This place complete's my trifecta of favorite spots (along with hammerheads and HG). Honky Tonk themed, low brow menu items (not necessarily cheap though), and amazing bourbon selection. GQ's top 10 Whiskey Bars in the nation 2013.
El Camino - Silver Dollar's sister restaurant (same owners), and my place of employment. Tiki bar, authentic mexican food. No chimichangas, no liquid cheese. It's not tex mex, its mexican. I would definitely recommend going at dinner time, as our lunch is a pretty limited menu, and the best part about the place is the tiki cocktails. Its the same price point as the Dollar (9-14$ cocktails) expensive, but worth it. 20-30$ entrees, but you can eat 3 tacos for ~10-12$ also.
Those are my suggestions. There are plenty of other great places closer to Forecastle/Downtown (Proof, Rye, Mayan Cafe, Side Bar, Harvest, Decca) that are all highly recommended as well. To me, high quality drinking is just as important as high quality eating, and Holy Grail cant be beat for beer, and Silver Dollar can't be beat for bourbon (selection or in cocktails), while El Camino can't be beat for Rum/Tequila selection and cocktails.
Just what I was looking for, thanks so much man! This Hammerheads menu looks unreal, I don't think one trip will be enough...
Quote from: oistheone on Jul 01, 2014, 05:28 PM
Just what I was looking for, thanks so much man! This Hammerheads menu looks unreal, I don't think one trip will be enough...
I actually just ate Hammerheads last night, for the billionth time. It's ridiculous. The owners now own 3 restaurants in Louisville, but Hammerheads in the only one of the three that I find to be unreal. The other two arent bad by any means, but just not as good as their first venture.
So, who's going?
ROLL CALL!
1. johnnYYac
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jul 02, 2014, 01:38 AM
So, who's going?
ROLL CALL!
1. johnnYYac
2. LBSUNFLWR
getting closer now. Who are you most excited for?
For me Ray LaMontagne, Jenny Lewis and Band of Horses. Never seen Jenny and Only seen Ray and BoH once each.
ROLL CALL!
1. johnnYYac
2. LBSUNFLWR
3. EverythingChanges +1
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Jul 02, 2014, 09:01 AM
ROLL CALL!
1. johnnYYac
2. LBSUNFLWR
3. EverythingChanges +1
I'll be at the late night Moon Taxi show
ROLL CALL!
1. johnnYYac
2. LBSUNFLWR
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. oistheone
Soooooooooo pumped! Outkast and Jack are my top two draws, but I'm also very excited for Spanish Gold, the Mats, Sharon Jones, Beck, Benjamin Booker, Jenny Lewis, Reignwolf, Action Bronson, hell pretty much everything. This is gonna be an awesome weekend. Can't wait to return to Louisville!
ROLL CALL!
I just scored a free pass through volunteering! Count me in!!
1. johnnYYac
2. LBSUNFLWR
3. EverythingChanges +1
4. oistheone
5. ajclements004
Mr. Clements!! I just bought two tickets for Moon Taxi. I'm getting pretty pumped to see these guys. I noticed on one of their recent sets that they threw a One Big Holiday jam in the middle of Southern Trance. If they played an MMJ cover at this show I'd go insane.
Anyways, is there a certain song that kills live from them? I've made a pretty solid Spotify playlist of them.
Also, do they play anything live prior to Cabaret? Trying to gauge which songs I should focus on, since I have such a limited time until Forecastle to prepare for the live show.
Here's a live version of Southern Trance that has a OBH-esque jam close to the end:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8HkLCPH4lY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8HkLCPH4lY)
I wonder if they have changed it to sound like OBH recently or if its the same jam that is referred to on this setlist:
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/moon-taxi/2014/fountain-square-cincinnati-oh-73c1a249.html (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/moon-taxi/2014/fountain-square-cincinnati-oh-73c1a249.html)
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Jul 07, 2014, 06:22 PM
Mr. Clements!! I just bought two tickets for Moon Taxi. I'm getting pretty pumped to see these guys. I noticed on one of their recent sets that they threw a One Big Holiday jam in the middle of Southern Trance. If they played an MMJ cover at this show I'd go insane.
Anyways, is there a certain song that kills live from them? I've made a pretty solid Spotify playlist of them.
Also, do they play anything live prior to Cabaret? Trying to gauge which songs I should focus on, since I have such a limited time until Forecastle to prepare for the live show.
I heard from somebody that was at the show they threw in the OBH jam!
The great thing about Moon Taxi is when you see them live, not one song sounds like the album version. They are truly a band with 2 identities. There are certain parts of songs they only play live. Some of my favorite songs live are, "Whiskey Sunset", "Square Circles", "Hypnus", and I really like "Change", and "Suspicious" off the newest record.
They primarily play songs off Cabaret and Mountains Beaches Cities nowadays, however, since the set they're playing is lengthier than normal there will be some fun covers and maybe some cuts off Live Ride added into the mix. I believe the last time they were in Louisville in February they played 2 songs off Live Ride.
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Quote from: EverythingChanges on Jul 07, 2014, 06:22 PM
Mr. Clements!! I just bought two tickets for Moon Taxi. I'm getting pretty pumped to see these guys. I noticed on one of their recent sets that they threw a One Big Holiday jam in the middle of Southern Trance. If they played an MMJ cover at this show I'd go insane.
Anyways, is there a certain song that kills live from them? I've made a pretty solid Spotify playlist of them.
Also, do they play anything live prior to Cabaret? Trying to gauge which songs I should focus on, since I have such a limited time until Forecastle to prepare for the live show.
I heard from somebody that was at the show they threw in the OBH jam!
The great thing about Moon Taxi is when you see them live, not one song sounds like the album version. They are truly a band with 2 identities. There are certain parts of songs they only play live. Some of my favorite songs live are, "Whiskey Sunset", "Square Circles", "Hypnus", and I really like "Change", and "Suspicious" off the newest record.
They primarily play songs off Cabaret and Mountains Beaches Cities nowadays, however, since the set they're playing is lengthier than normal there will be some fun covers and maybe some cuts off Live Ride added into the mix. I believe the last time they were in Louisville in February they played 2 songs off Live Ride.
Think there's a good chance to hear the OBH bit at Forecastle? If they played it in Ohio, surely they'd play it in MMJ's hometown. Anytime would sound cool covered by them too; it has that right level of energy.
I'm also digging the Pink Floyd and Rage covers. Blinded By the Light would be cool too.
The app is updated.
For any newcomers, I definitely recommend getting the app. This festival is notorious for delaying sets if it rains. The app will update set times during the festival. It also has an interactive map and some other cool features.
Anyone else as excited as I am? 9 days!
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Jul 08, 2014, 10:03 AM
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jul 08, 2014, 01:43 AM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Jul 07, 2014, 06:22 PM
Mr. Clements!! I just bought two tickets for Moon Taxi. I'm getting pretty pumped to see these guys. I noticed on one of their recent sets that they threw a One Big Holiday jam in the middle of Southern Trance. If they played an MMJ cover at this show I'd go insane.
Anyways, is there a certain song that kills live from them? I've made a pretty solid Spotify playlist of them.
Also, do they play anything live prior to Cabaret? Trying to gauge which songs I should focus on, since I have such a limited time until Forecastle to prepare for the live show.
I heard from somebody that was at the show they threw in the OBH jam!
The great thing about Moon Taxi is when you see them live, not one song sounds like the album version. They are truly a band with 2 identities. There are certain parts of songs they only play live. Some of my favorite songs live are, "Whiskey Sunset", "Square Circles", "Hypnus", and I really like "Change", and "Suspicious" off the newest record.
They primarily play songs off Cabaret and Mountains Beaches Cities nowadays, however, since the set they're playing is lengthier than normal there will be some fun covers and maybe some cuts off Live Ride added into the mix. I believe the last time they were in Louisville in February they played 2 songs off Live Ride.
Think there's a good chance to hear the OBH bit at Forecastle? If they played it in Ohio, surely they'd play it in MMJ's hometown. Anytime would sound cool covered by them too; it has that right level of energy.
I'm also digging the Pink Floyd and Rage covers. Blinded By the Light would be cool too.
I always hate to try and predict MT shows, but I think theres a good chance we will see all of those.
I am installing the app today. :thumbsup:
Getting excited, yes!! just hoping for good weather now...
I just saw Patrick Hallahan will be apart of the celebrity bar tensing sessions at the Bourbon Lodge!
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jul 10, 2014, 03:19 PM
I just saw Patrick Hallahan will be apart of the celebrity bar tensing sessions at the Bourbon Lodge!
Would have loved to check that out butttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt that's smack dab in the middle of Jack's set. So hopefully I'll see Pat milling about Waterfront Park some other time over the weekend!
Anyone who is traveling from out of town for the festival, DONT USE YELLOW CAB. There is a much better app you can use to get around downtown. It's called Lyft. And they have a promotion going on: first 5 rides up to $25 are free for using the service. Very great app that uses GPS technology to show where drivers are at all times. I have never waited over 10 mins for a ride and my friends and I use it all the time now. Plus when you get paired up with a driver it gives you a picture of the driver, what they drive, as well as driver ratings from other users. Very convenient for Forecastle weekend!
I know it's still a week away, but currently the weather shows 84,85 and 86 as the highs for the 3 days!! That is incredible for this time of year here! Also a 0% Chance of rain on Friday, 20% chance Saturday and 40% chance on Sunday.
Looking good! :thumbsup:
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Jul 11, 2014, 08:53 AM
I know it's still a week away, but currently the weather shows 84,85 and 86 as the highs for the 3 days!! That is incredible for this time of year here! Also a 0% Chance of rain on Friday, 20% chance Saturday and 40% chance on Sunday.
Looking good! :thumbsup:
I was just thinking about this today. I'm glad to hear it! The heat has been very tame this summer, which I suppose is a nice thing for festivals.
Just 3 days left. What acts are you all most excited about? Jack White, Moon Taxi, The Districts, and Lucius (they seem surprisingly good) for me. Not sure what to expect from Beck, but I'm sure it will be interesting.
I'm really just excited to be down at the waterfront. I'm down here now setting up this Bourbon Lodge and I couldn't be more excited for Friday.
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jul 15, 2014, 09:56 AM
I'm really just excited to be down at the waterfront. I'm down here now setting up this Bourbon Lodge and I couldn't be more excited for Friday.
That's awesome man. This festival is pretty damn great. It has never felt over-crowded. I love the atmosphere, and I am more than ready to be back. More friends are coming this year too (most on Saturday), so it should be a good one!
And heh, it already sounds like you are on the waterfront!
i have 2 GA weekend tix to pass on... can't make it and don't want them to go to waste. private msg me if interested, i'll send em over.
thankz
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jul 15, 2014, 09:56 AM
I'm really just excited to be down at the waterfront. I'm down here now setting up this Bourbon Lodge and I couldn't be more excited for Friday.
awesome. I was down there Saturday and saw things being set up already.
Excitement is in the air!
Good luck, all you Forecastle Forum Folks!
I don't think I can swing it this year. My finances are in pretty rough shape right now. Plus, I'm not the biggest fan of hardly any of this year's acts (meaning I don't buy their stuff - with the exception of Spanish Gold).
The Forecast for Forecastle (as of 1:30 pm on 7/16/2014) is...
Friday - 0% chance of rain - High Temp. - 85 degrees
Saturday - 40% chance of rain - High Temp. - 82 degrees
Sunday - 30% chance of rain - High Temp. - 84 degrees
This Forecastle forecast slightly terrifies me, mainly because I don't want to put up with any evacuation bullshit that will cause acts to be canceled/shortened. Hopefully any precipitation is just a light shower as opposed to a storm. But, gotta go with the advice of the Kast on this one, "you can plan a pretty picnic but you can't predict the weather." Hoping for the best!
It'll never be as bad as this.
http://www.watershedpost.com/2014/mud-and-chaos-mar-hudson-project-music-fest (http://www.watershedpost.com/2014/mud-and-chaos-mar-hudson-project-music-fest)
what I heard on the news this morning that what we will probably get on Saturday will be more of a downpour for a few minutes and then gone.
So I guess we can all crowd under the bridge and hope it's in between sets!!
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jul 16, 2014, 02:16 PM
It'll never be as bad as this.
http://www.watershedpost.com/2014/mud-and-chaos-mar-hudson-project-music-fest (http://www.watershedpost.com/2014/mud-and-chaos-mar-hudson-project-music-fest)
My son, and his girlfriend were at this "Mudson Fest" and from what he told me it was even worse than what's in that article. It started with off site camping only, no camping by your vehicle, and got worse from there. They had to carry all their stuff from campground to campground until they found one that had room to setup their site.
They were being told Sunday it was just being delayed, and only got word of the cancellation when the artist they were there to see posted how bummed he was the fest for Sunday was cancelled.
The mud was a nightmare, and thankfully they got out Sunday, but only after hours of trying, by helping push or tow cars in front of them stuck in mud!
I told him next year go to Forecastle, and stay at the Galt! Fuck that tent/camping bullshit! I think he is finally getting why his old man says the closest I ever come to camping is sleeping in a hotel room. :wink:
wishing all of you a great time at Forecastle. The MMJ show there and especially the pre-show concert under the highway a couple of years ago were lifetime highlights.
Should be a great time for al of you.
Quote from: headhunter on Jul 17, 2014, 08:22 AM
wishing all of you a great time at Forecastle. The MMJ show there and especially the pre-show concert under the highway a couple of years ago were lifetime highlights.
Should be a great time for al of you.
Thank you! :beer:
I would be surprised if MMJ wasn't there next year.
As of this morning the forecast showed the high for the 3 days at 83, 85 and 87.
Looks like our chance for rain is most likely on Saturday. Hopefully it doesn't impact the schedule too much.
I did get the iphone app for updates, and well the place isn't that big that we couldn't just see what was happening on each stage.
getting excited!! Working a 1/2 day tomorrow and took Monday off!
It's here!!! I'd like to meet up with some of you fine folks this weekend!
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jul 18, 2014, 08:55 AM
It's here!!! I'd like to meet up with some of you fine folks this weekend!
Are you going solo? I'll be with a group of friends off and on tomorrow, but it'll just be my girlfriend and me at Moon Taxi. You're more than welcome to meet up with us tomorrow sometime.
Districts killed it. Not a big Outkast fan, but I hope everyone else enjoyed their set!
I will be there by myself the rest of the weekend. Got to meet some good people today and hope to meet more.
Highlights of yesterday for me were JJ Grey and MOFRO and Gary Clarke Jr. We saw all of JJ grey from fairly close up, great fun set! and I was very impressed by Gary Clarke and his guitar player. We left his set just a few minutes early to check out Local Natives. Their set was so loud to me that it didn't even sound good. so we went over to the WFPK stage and saw part of The Districts, I liked them. Took forever just to get some Pizza but it was good pizza at Pie for the people. Then we went back to WFPK area and saw Leagues. Then headed over to Outkast. I liked it, though I am not really into their music. We left about 15 minutes before the end to try to get out ahead of most people and home. the rain put a little damper on things but still way better than it being crazy hot like it should be here this time of year!
It's so great having the festival here and then going home to my own shower and bed each night! :) Can't wait for today. Better line-up today and especially tomorrow for me. Isbell and Band of Horses are my main attractions today, but also plan on seeing Spanish Gold, Lord Huron, Sharon Jones, and Slint and jack White.
Ran into Two-Tone at the VIP bar at the Moon Taxi show last night. It was pretty surreal.
Pardon my language but...
JACK MOTHER FUCKING WHITE
Quote from: ajclements004 on Jul 20, 2014, 12:38 PM
Ran into Two-Tone at the VIP bar at the Moon Taxi show last night. It was pretty surreal.
What?! Tom was at the moon taxi show and I missed it? Super cool. He should have played with them.
The whole weekend was great. Jack is on a mission to prove that he is one hell of a headlining act. Beck made me a fan after last night. He was hilarious and lots of fun. Great weekend.
Sorry guys but Jack White really does nothing for me. And I really liked both Racontuers albums, but I can't get into his other music. it all sounds the same to me. we stayed for about 45 minutes of his set and then went home. Beck on the other hand was awesome. I was surprised at how great he was live. That Billie Jean was awesome!! I like the slower sad stuff like Lost Cause and was really glad to hear that one. But I loved all that funky shit he did too. he was great!!
Sunday was my favorite day! Sharon Van Etten was really good. Sun Kil Moon was good, Jenny Lewis was excellent!! The first half was all I saw of The Replacements but I thought they were good and Ray LaMontagne never disappoints. I would have loved to hear less of his new album and more old songs, but I understand he is promoting a new album. his voice is just magnificent to me, I love him.
Saturday had some great moments as well. very cool to see Spanish Gold. really liked it. But Isbell and Band of Horses were my favorite parts of the day. Jason Isbell is just always excellent! and Band of Horses was as well.
overall, a great weekend. Such a great festival. I am so impressed with all that they did to keep the place clean as well. all the recycling efforts, and people picking up trash, and I even saw people going around with gloves and a Ziploc picking up cigarette butts. Even the bathrooms weren't that bad. all the water stations and booths and vendors: just really well planned I thought.
This was only my 2nd time going. 2012 will always be hard to top for me considering I saw MMJ headline one night and Wilco headline the next night...but this was a great line-up and I had a really fun time!
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Jul 21, 2014, 05:06 PM
Sorry guys but Jack White really does nothing for me. And I really liked both Racontuers albums, but I can't get into his other music. it all sounds the same to me. we stayed for about 45 minutes of his set and then went home. Beck on the other hand was awesome. I was surprised at how great he was live. That Billie Jean was awesome!! I like the slower sad stuff like Lost Cause and was really glad to hear that one. But I loved all that funky shit he did too. he was great!!
Sunday was my favorite day! Sharon Van Etten was really good. Sun Kil Moon was good, Jenny Lewis was excellent!! The first half was all I saw of The Replacements but I thought they were good and Ray LaMontagne never disappoints. I would have loved to hear less of his new album and more old songs, but I understand he is promoting a new album. his voice is just magnificent to me, I love him.
Saturday had some great moments as well. very cool to see Spanish Gold. really liked it. But Isbell and Band of Horses were my favorite parts of the day. Jason Isbell is just always excellent! and Band of Horses was as well.
overall, a great weekend. Such a great festival. I am so impressed with all that they did to keep the place clean as well. all the recycling efforts, and people picking up trash, and I even saw people going around with gloves and a Ziploc picking up cigarette butts. Even the bathrooms weren't that bad. all the water stations and booths and vendors: just really well planned I thought.
This was only my 2nd time going. 2012 will always be hard to top for me considering I saw MMJ headline one night and Wilco headline the next night...but this was a great line-up and I had a really fun time!
Did you catch Lord Huron as well? Lonesome Dreams is incredible from start to finish.
WHOA... Jack White did everything to me, and more. I have never dove into any of JWs bands, so I was very happy when he fucking killed it. That was my favorite show of the weekend. Other than that, Isbell and Beck were my favorites. Outkast was great too. I'm very very happy with the weekend over all. So much great music.
yes, I saw most of Lord Huron and also like that album. :thumbsup:
This morning I came back to work and my boss told me his son said Billy Jo Armstrong from Green Day was playing the whole set with The Replacements. Did anyone else see that? I haven't read any news about Forecastle.
Besides Jenny Lewis having The Watson Twins, and Ray Lamontagne having Chris from Nickel Creek I don't know of any other special guests in anyone's sets. Did anyone else see anything?
Also, a friend of mine was up front for Slint and said Jason Isbell was front and center watching and rocking out!!
Man, I don't even know how to sum up Forecastle 2014 other than saying it was one of the absolute best festivals I've ever been to. I think it was the only festival I've attended where my top three acts were the top three headliners -- they just fucking KILLED IT. Outkast was everything I hoped for and SOMEHOW more, Jack White is the showman of the century and Beck was up there for the best dance-party of the weekend. In fact I don't think I saw a bad act all weekend.
Forgive my rambling ways and probable grammatically inaccurate nature, as I'm still very excited and my brain is absolutely fried. But WHAT A WEEKEND!
Forecastle has grown so much since I'd last been in 2012, but it still retained that awesome, small feel, and EVERYONE I met could not have been nicer or more awesome. My girlfriend and I grooved with some strangers all three nights and I've never had a more awesome time. If you saw a big group dancing ridiculously during any of the headliner acts, you probably saw my crew.
Special props to MMJ for somehow stealing the show -- ran into Tommy like 20 times throughout the weekend, and Pat and Jim were rocking SO HARD right in front of my girlfriend and I during the Replacements. After the show, I went up to them asking if they would be so kind as to grade my girlfriend's MMJ tattoo, and like the wonderful people they are, they called her over and we all chatted and took pics for a few minutes. My girlfriend has the MMJ owl tattooed on her wrist, and when I asked what they'd rate that on a MMJ TAT scale of one-to-ten, Pat quickly replied "oh that's definitely a ONE...." and my girlfriend, myself and Jim all kinda took an awkward look at him before he flashed a huge smile and said "..ZERO.. A one-zero! That's a ten baby!" and it was probably the funniest moment of the weekend.
Other musical highlights (in order) were:
JJ GREY AND MOFRO - These guys are such pros and their music is wayyy too groovin'. I'd be shocked if they weren't at Roo next year.
GARY CLARK JR - Never disappoints. Added a rhythm guitarist back to the fold after just playing trio style when I saw him the week earlier.
SPANISH GOLD - They've turned into a well-oiled machine. Dante and Adrian make a killer axe-duo, and what more can possibly said about how awesome Pat is??
SHARON JONES - What a buncha fuckin pros. It was fun to watch them worry about over how much time they had left. Of course, the SECOND the clock turned to 6:15 and their set was over, they played their very last note and left the stage. PROS I TELL YA!
DWIGHT YOAKAM - What a legend. And WHAT A JACKET!!!
BRETT DENNEN - Wasn't expecting this, but what a pleasant set. Had no idea Jamie McLean played guitar for him, that guy is the best!
JENNY LEWIS - My lord, I love Jenny enough, but when she brought out the Watson Twins for a COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED SIT-IN (one that probably won't happen again this tour) I just about died. Absolute heaven.
REIGNWOLF - Hilariously rockin'. Pulled out every "over-the-top move" on the rock checklist. Ditching the band to play guitar and drums one-man-band style? CHECK! Crowdsurfing to the middle of the crowd then standing on them while ripping a solo? CHECK! Rip all the strings out and smash your guitar at the end of the set? DOUBLE CHECK!!
THE REPLACEMENTS - SOOOO FUCKING GOOD. What a rockin' party. And bonus Billie Joe appearance! Best banter of the weekend winner for sure.
"We're the Cements, the world's greatest Replacements tribute band."
"If you were hoping we could save this set from disaster, that hope died with that song."
"We're basically just a bunch of traveling hobos, begging for change. Can you spare a quarter...million?"
Basically, as usual, I just can't gush enough about Forecastle and the city of Louisville. e_wind, HUUUUGE shoutout to you on those bar/resto recommendations because Hammerheads and Gralehaus BLEW MY FUCKING MIND!
FORECASTLE 4 LYFE!! (A tattoo I'm considering getting)
:thumbsup:
I only moved to Louisville 2 1/2 years ago and this was my 2nd time at Forecastle. This was the biggest turn-out so far and everything seemed to run very smoothly. I didn't witness any incidents or damage being done, etc. It does speak highly of the festival and the city itself and the people who attended.
We didn't run into any musicians other than 2 of the guys from MOFRO later on Friday and just shook their hand and told them how much we enjoyed their set.
It was just an overall damn good time! Can't wait to see what next year brings!!
"Special props to MMJ for somehow stealing the show -- ran into Tommy like 20 times throughout the weekend, and Pat and Jim were rocking SO HARD right in front of my girlfriend and I during the Replacements. After the show, I went up to them asking if they would be so kind as to grade my girlfriend's MMJ tattoo, and like the wonderful people they are, they called her over and we all chatted and took pics for a few minutes. My girlfriend has the MMJ owl tattooed on her wrist, and when I asked what they'd rate that on a MMJ TAT scale of one-to-ten, Pat quickly replied "oh that's definitely a ONE...." and my girlfriend, myself and Jim all kinda took an awkward look at him before he flashed a huge smile and said "..ZERO.. A one-zero! That's a ten baby!" and it was probably the funniest moment of the weekend."
Woah. I thought running into Pat during Tune Yards set was cool.
He seemed like he was in a hurry to get up front, so I didn't say anything beyond "Hey, Pat."
Sounds like your Forecastle 2014 was quite memorable.
Quote from: rmpotsy on Jul 20, 2014, 01:03 PM
Pardon my language but...
JACK MOTHER FUCKING WHITE
Yup. Stole the whole god-damn weekend. I've never tried to get into any of JW's bands, but now....
Other than that - Isbell ruled. Beck killed it. Outkast was the shit, too. The Black Lips we're a fun weekend opener. First time I've seen Against Me! since her surgery, didn't change the music or performance, I just was interested in seeing if it would. Jenny Lewis was great. JaLin Roze was great, and some close friends of mine were recruited for his back up band. Fuckin' Slint. The Replacements. One of the best weekends of music I've ever seen...