Festival Thread. Anything regarding festivals past and future. Going to Glasto 14!

Whidon1_sl said:

Sorry I forgot about making this thread. Was pretty drunk, much of my rambling in OP seems even worse then my normally bad posting.

Khane are in you from Rhode Island or New England? I might go myself given it's only a 20min drive.

Looking at the lineup Band of horses had one song I loved. It seems vastly improved over when I went in the 90s, although the only other act I really recognize is Jeff Tweedy.

Edit: Also just bought and tent, and gear for Glasto! I still dislike the idea of Metallica and stuff but everyone changes. May be forced to buy stuff there however to avoid the risk of flying with stuff. I only really want a few rolls I think.

I might consider burningman once myself. In my late 20s so I figure its going to happen soon or never.

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I'm from Connecticut. Just got back from this year's and it again was great. The best part of it for me is most of the bands in the lineup every year I've never heard and when I see them perform live they just blow me away.

Best new music find from this year's fest was Shakey Graves. The guy is an incredible singer/songwriter. Other really good acts were "The Oh Hello's", "Houndmouth", "Hozier", "Shovels & Rope", "Tall Tall Trees", "J Roddy Walston and the Business" (These guys are like old school rock and rollers, they put on such a great show) and "Thao and the Get Down Stay Down". I had seen a few of those acts already and knew they were great but those were the lesser known bands I went to see. There were plenty of bigger names like Jack White (who I think sucks), Conor Oberst (better known as Bright Eyes), Dawes, Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples, Band Of Horses, Deer Tick, Puss N Boots (Norah Jones), Jimmy Cliff and Ryan Adams. The Lineup is just always really fleshed out and there is always someone worth checking out on one of the three stages.

It's a festival I highly recommend to people because it's very laid back and very much focused on the music. There are never any problems or fights and you don't have people wandering around fucked up on drugs and alcohol puking everywhere.

Here is the Coachella 2015 lineup



Day 2 looks badass. Jack White, Bad Religion, War Against Drugs, Run the Jewels, St Paul & The Broken Bones

Looks like I'll be seeing Jack White and Steely Dan for Foachella. I'm sure Jack White will be playing. Hopefully Steely Dan makes the trip. Lineup looks pretty weak.

All music festivals are usually 80% the same stuff. Artists just do the festival circuit these days.

Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis has a hell of a lineup this year

Beale Street Music Festival 2015 Lineup

Spin Doctors? Buying the next flight.

Dont forget Soul Asylum too !

Shovels & Rope is a must see. One of my favorite duos.

Linkin Park is still a band?

Khane_sl said:

Linkin Park is still a band?

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Seriously, how do they get top billing? They recently played a 1000-seat Casino theater here and didn't sell it out. I think their lead singer left to front Stone Temple Pilots(which is a horrible combo in its own right)

Just purchased my Eager Beaver ticket to Outside Lands. Lineup hasn't been announced yet, but it's usually pretty good. If not, I can sell my wristband for a shitload. This is a no-brainer for me since I can take a bus to/from the show that drops me off in front of my pad.

Bang Your Head!!! Festival | Die ultimative Heavy Metal Party!

For all the Euro Metalheads: This is one of the smaller festivals in Germany i visit every year with great athmosphere at the foot of the swabian Alb. Can recommend.

I know one of the guitar players of Death Angel. He's married to a co-worker of mine.