Bonnaroo 2012

e_wind · Jan 27, 2012, 07:43 PM

It seems that the Inforoo investigators have all but confirmed Bonnaroo XI's headliners:

Radiohead - Phish (2 shows) - Red Hot Chili Peppers

theres even speculation that RHCP would be a 2nd tier band and theres still an unknown headliner.

I'm done with bonnaroo, but this line up may be pretty insane.

Ghosts_on_TV · Jan 27, 2012, 09:51 PM

If Radiohead and the Peppers are there, that brings up the possibility of an Atoms for Peace show as well.

Fully · Jan 27, 2012, 10:52 PM

It's enough to get me on the farm again. But truthfully, it doesn't take much for me to want to go. It's only an hour's drive from the old homestead. I can be in my own bed by sunup every morning.

Luna Moth · Jan 29, 2012, 08:29 PM

Have you had luck scalping $100 tickets on Friday/Saturday? paid a security guard 100 on Friday last year and shared a band for beers. 300 is way too much for 2 days.

el_chode · Feb 09, 2012, 09:27 AM

I've found two potential lineups. The first looks more credible than the second:

The second, bipolar one:

As I have mentioned numerous time, I cannot wait for the demise of Skillrex and dubstep. It's like being perpetually stuck in the third level of inception and unable to wake up. BRAAAAAAAAWWWWWMMMMMMMMM

With that said, 'Roo goes and ruins what credibility they may have by including people like Drake, which is just Bieber for grownups. However, OVERALL...if this were to be true, I can really only bitch about Skillrex, Drake, and Foster the People (they're like all the worst parts of hipsterdom rolled into one incredibly bland package).

It's definitely not enough to make me regret a Forecastle purchase, but it is enough to make me think this might be one of the better 'roos of recent times if the lineup is even remotely close.

Fully · Feb 09, 2012, 09:37 AM

ewind, I'm not seeing the photo from the first one. Can you or someone who can see it tell me a little about what's on it. They said they're announcing the lineup next week. I'm seeing quite a few names on the second one that I'd like to go see. But it's missing some of the obvious names that are always on there. I would also love to not see Skrillex anywhere, but there has to be somebody to play the late night glowstick tents for the teenagers. That gets them out of the way for the better shows.

Also, I have to confess that I'm going to see Drake on the 17th. I wouldn't go except that my friend wants to go and we'll have a good time. I do like his new album, and Bridgestone Arena is the cheapest place to drink on Lower Broadway in Nashville (sarcasm ::) ).

Penny Lane · Feb 09, 2012, 09:55 AM

Quote from: Fully on Feb 09, 2012, 09:37 AM

Also, I have to confess that I'm going to see Drake on the 17th. I wouldn't go except that my friend wants to go and we'll have a good time. I do like his new album, and Bridgestone Arena is the cheapest place to drink on Lower Broadway in Nashville (sarcasm ::) ).

Fully, you never cease to amaze me! Let me know how it is.

Fully · Feb 09, 2012, 10:00 AM

Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 09, 2012, 09:55 AM
Quote from: Fully on Feb 09, 2012, 09:37 AM

Also, I have to confess that I'm going to see Drake on the 17th. I wouldn't go except that my friend wants to go and we'll have a good time. I do like his new album, and Bridgestone Arena is the cheapest place to drink on Lower Broadway in Nashville (sarcasm ::) ).

Fully, you never cease to amaze me! Let me know how it is.

I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing ;D . Also, while I'm admitting things, I went to see Bieber* at the same location so I'll be able to assess whether ewind is correct in his Bieber for adults comparison.

*Worst night of my life. Thankfully, beer was still on sale at the venue: short lines and made the experience more tolerable.

iLikeBeer · Feb 09, 2012, 11:59 AM

Quote from: Fully on Feb 09, 2012, 10:00 AM
I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing ;D . Also, while I'm admitting things, I went to see Bieber* at the same location so I'll be able to assess whether ewind is correct in his Bieber for adults comparison.

*Worst night of my life. Thankfully, beer was still on sale at the venue: short lines and made the experience more tolerable.

I hope you were taking one for the team and taking your kids to this show? ;)

My girls are still relatively young, but I've been trying to brainwash them into hating all things Bieber. My dream would be to brainwash them into hating all things mainstream, but I don't foresee that coming to fruition as they are all about the whole Kidz Bop crap for now (they are confined to their attic playroom when they bust out the Kidz Bop btw 8) ).

That lineup seems pretty sweet overall and 2 Phish shows would be pretty nice as well, but it's not enough to make me want to pay the kind of money to go down there. My wife and I came close to pulling the trigger last year thinking MMJ would be putting on one of their epic Roo sets and I'm sooooooo glad we opted to stay home.

Also, looking at this lineup, it has me more excited about seeing what the boys will put together for Forecastle!!!

e_wind · Feb 09, 2012, 12:34 PM

e_wind · Feb 09, 2012, 12:35 PM

and let me say about the fake potential:

Paul Simon preforming Graceland and Eddie Vedder are just about the only things that could possibly get me back to that forsaken farm. Or at least, a 1-2 punch of that caliber.

and the list of confirmed denied bands has too many that I'd hope for on it.

Fully · Feb 09, 2012, 12:42 PM

Quote from: iLikeBeer on Feb 09, 2012, 11:59 AM
Quote from: Fully on Feb 09, 2012, 10:00 AM
I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing ;D . Also, while I'm admitting things, I went to see Bieber* at the same location so I'll be able to assess whether ewind is correct in his Bieber for adults comparison.

*Worst night of my life. Thankfully, beer was still on sale at the venue: short lines and made the experience more tolerable.

I hope you were taking one for the team and taking your kids to this show? ;)

My girls are still relatively young, but I've been trying to brainwash them into hating all things Bieber. My dream would be to brainwash them into hating all things mainstream, but I don't foresee that coming to fruition as they are all about the whole Kidz Bop crap for now (they are confined to their attic playroom when they bust out the Kidz Bop btw 8) ).

That lineup seems pretty sweet overall and 2 Phish shows would be pretty nice as well, but it's not enough to make me want to pay the kind of money to go down there. My wife and I came close to pulling the trigger last year thinking MMJ would be putting on one of their epic Roo sets and I'm sooooooo glad we opted to stay home.

Also, looking at this lineup, it has me more excited about seeing what the boys will put together for Forecastle!!!

I was definitely taking one for the team. In fact, I reminded my husband of that numerous times several months before and after the dreaded event.

Ewind, thanks for all of the info about who is confirmed. I hope you were able to copy/paste instead of having to type all of that. I lurk sometimes over at inforoo, but I haven't found all of that information. Also, if you can find a way to not camp, that forsaken farm is a much better experience. Day parking is not too big of a hassle and a/c, a bed/and a shower every day is so much better than camping in the Somalian conditions.

ALady · Feb 09, 2012, 01:35 PM

Fully, you've got me thinking. My Roo buddy has always gone VIP, but his wife just lost her job so if he/we go this year, he could only do GA...wonder if I could talk him into GA + hotel?

Hmmm. I'd miss the camping vibe, but it would definitely be preferable to the Somalia of GA... ;D

BigHerm · Feb 09, 2012, 01:52 PM

The guys that post roo rumors are usually embarrassingly wrong and always disappointed when the line-up is announced. However, IF it is true, I will be back on the farm for the first time in a few years.

Fully · Feb 09, 2012, 02:07 PM

Quote from: ALady on Feb 09, 2012, 01:35 PM
Fully, you've got me thinking. My Roo buddy has always gone VIP, but his wife just lost her job so if he/we go this year, he could only do GA...wonder if I could talk him into GA + hotel?

Hmmm. I'd miss the camping vibe, but it would definitely be preferable to the Somalia of GA... ;D

Usually I'll get there around 3 or so, and then stay for the late night stuff. Then I'll take a short nap in my car before I drive home. I usually arrive around sunrise and sleep all morning. Murfreesboro, and Suwannee all are on I24. It wouldn't be too far of a drive to get there.

e_wind · Feb 09, 2012, 03:30 PM

that fake up there has the same artwork as the new bonnaroo website. the weird thing is, the bonnaroo website was changed to the new artwork after the fake.

maybe the fake isn't a fake?

ALady · Feb 09, 2012, 03:37 PM

It's fake. The site update has been up for a day or two now.

e_wind · Feb 09, 2012, 03:40 PM

also, i just came to say its fake because phish has been confirmed for 1 show (supposedly)

ALady · Feb 09, 2012, 03:50 PM

Yeah, that's a bummer too.

Fully · Feb 09, 2012, 05:26 PM

Quote from: ALady on Feb 09, 2012, 03:50 PM
Yeah, that's a bummer too.

So are you telling us that you wanted 2 Phish or 0 Phish shows? I'm pretty sure that I would be happy with 0 Chili Peppers.