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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Davyboy on February 19, 2009, 01:11:06 am
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I know it's EXTREMELY early so not even asking about artist possibility, but anyone have any idea or even an exact date to when this will take place this year? I plan on hitting lolla and V-fest in Bmore this year and am trying to plan my vacation for and around these dates in particular.
I noticed the calendar thing on the V-fest site indicating the 'countdown' for it taking place either late August or Early Sept but that may mean nothing.
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as far as i know, no.
i'd keep an eye on http://virginmobilefestival.com/ - they usually post stuff there as soon as it's announced. signing up for the site's newsletter, and the 930 newsletter, would be another way of staying informed.
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someone posted in one of the threads here that there was a rumor that v-fest will be in NY instead of Baltimore this year.....who knows if there is any truth to it, sure hope not.
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The lineup gets worse each year. Can't wait to see what kind of schwag 2009 has in store for us!
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Will have the best lineup out of all the festivals combined right Seth?
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I've wanted to start a V-Fest wishlist thread, but it seems too soon since we didn't get the lineup until May or June last year AND it could move to NYC.
I really enjoyed last year's lineup more than I thought I would. I trust in Seth.
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Last year's line-up, I thought, was really heavy. I just think the expectations were so high because it was one of the last festivals to anounce it's line-up and people were underwhelmed. The line-up was amazing though, I was bummed I missed out. Hopefully it won't move to NYC. Don't they have APW now though?
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I've wanted to start a V-Fest wishlist thread, but it seems too soon since we didn't get the lineup until May or June last year AND it could move to NYC.
I really enjoyed last year's lineup more than I thought I would. I trust in Seth.
I had a great time as well. I have been going since the first one and had a great time at each one. Really hope it doesn't move to NYC, might be a deal breaker. as for wish lists, the number of great bands that are getting back together/touring this year has me very hopeful for one kick ass fest.
really just hoping for a possible date, Hopefully somewhere the 3rd or 4th weekend in August? first week of sept? Just fishing Seth, just fishing and hopeful.
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I've wanted to start a V-Fest wishlist thread, but it seems too soon
actually, it's probably too late for a wish-list thread if you actually want to influence the line-up. smaller acts might still have availability, but most mid- to large-sized acts are probably already booked for august weekends.
really just hoping for a possible date, Hopefully somewhere the 3rd or 4th weekend in August? first week of sept? Just fishing Seth, just fishing and hopeful.
i doubt VFest would be any later than 3rd weekend of august. 4th weekend of august and later = kids start going back to school, labor day weekend trips, and other concerns which could limit attendance. personally, i'd be all about having it at the end of september... anyone remember VFest #1? sept 23 - weather was great, much MUCH more bearable than august.
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If it moves to NYC, im doing Lollapalooza again. I loved the fact that V Fest was so close, and i could go home and relax every night.
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I loved V-fest last year, but more for the smaller acts. If its not in the area, ill do a different festival
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i like how a lot of these festivals are doing "down payment/layaway" programs, now. now that is a sign that they are too expensive and that there are too many of them and that next year you more than likely won't see them be put on.
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i agree the weather is so much nicer in sept. please dont move the festival to NY
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I agree that a mid to late September weekend would make for a much more comfortable V-Fest than July or August in Baltimore. Also, while Seth has always wanted to spend as much time as possible trying to pin down just the right line-up, I think announcing it fairly late harms turn-out. The longer in advance people know what to get excited for, the more word of mouth and advertising will get people interested and on board. Also, in this economic climate, it would give people who are interested in the line-up more time to save enough to buy tickets.
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I've wanted to start a V-Fest wishlist thread, but it seems too soon
actually, it's probably too late for a wish-list thread if you actually want to influence the line-up. smaller acts might still have availability, but most mid- to large-sized acts are probably already booked for august weekends.
really just hoping for a possible date, Hopefully somewhere the 3rd or 4th weekend in August? first week of sept? Just fishing Seth, just fishing and hopeful.
i doubt VFest would be any later than 3rd weekend of august. 4th weekend of august and later = kids start going back to school, labor day weekend trips, and other concerns which could limit attendance. personally, i'd be all about having it at the end of september... anyone remember VFest #1? sept 23 - weather was great, much MUCH more bearable than august.
Vfest 1 > Vfest 2 day 1 [weather wise]
Vfest 2 was so damn near unbearable. And the crowd was MASSIVE.
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Yeah two was hot as hell and we got rain.
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Interpol and rain? It was practically meant to be.
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I wish this festival would go away. I would much rather see full shows by the few bands that interest me each year but because of this stupid thing, those bands count this fest as their DC area tour stop. It wouldn't be so bad if it stayed in September but whoever decided to move this to the first weekend of August with the heat we get in this area that time of year is an asshole. Please just get rid of this fest!
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Aren't we getting to the point where this festival in the usual August slot is unlikely? Summer festival lineups are starting to show up, and this festy doesn't have a date yet.
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Interpol and rain? It was practically meant to be.
I was strange that the sky blackened and then the rain started to fall as the first notes of Interpol started to play. Very fitting. Also it was not crowded at all during their set, which is weird for that stage, and added to the atmosphere.
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no more Virgin Music stores in the US by the end of the summer:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D96MR0NO0&show_article=1
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I just hope its an interesting lineup. I wish it would do something to make it stand out a bit from other festivals of its size. Got a chance to see Lollapalooza last year and by the time I got back here, VFest looked a bit dull. But I'd rather have a festival that has on-years and off-years than none at all. Weren't both years underachievers in terms of attendance? I've had my worries. I know the second one had a lot of people, but still no sellouts.
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Interpol in the rainy, gloomy main stage set is probably my most memorable Virgin Fest moment. It was perfect, unlike BRMC at noon.
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someone posted in one of the threads here that there was a rumor that v-fest will be in NY instead of Baltimore this year.....who knows if there is any truth to it, sure hope not.
lets not start any stupid rumours that have NO basis. its definitely not moving to NYC, not in 2009 anyway.
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it's be nice if the festival was in September, August is always a terrible month for me and with the other fests at that time. Lolla, All Points West - I'd much prefer September.
As for last year's Fest, the only band I had hoped to see a full concert from was Soulwax - I'd kill to see them live.
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too many religious holidays in September, sorry.
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Sorry to bump this thread with no news to report. It's mid-March and this festival may be the quietest of all. No dates. No rumors. No big discussions like Coachella, Bonnaroo, or Lollapalooza have. So why not get the hype going again with our annual V-Fest wishlist?
Obviously all the headliners would be booked by now, so there's no reason to list big name acts. But we can make educated guesses about mid-tier or opening bands based on who will be touring and who's playing the festival circuit this year.
Anyone up for it?
(Last year's headliners were announced April 1, so we can't be too far away.)
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The latest I have heard is that it will be back at least one more year although a few months ago this was not definite. The question had something to do with Pimlico I believe.
One of the headliners will most likely be a recently or soon to be reunited group. I have no clue as to who that would be but the person who mentioned this to me said they were waiting at the time to see if a couple groups would really get back together/waiting on their plans.
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If only there was a web site dedicated solely to rumors about the V fest - that would be dope.
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yeah the owners of Pimlico are bankrupt and I believe there was threat of it closing. However: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-te.md.preakness20mar20,0,2853903.story
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I wasn't aware of the bankruptcy! No wonder there were rumors of the festival moving.
Some of my guesses:
- Kaiser Chiefs. They're rumored to be at Lollapalooza, which should be around the same time. Plus, they're playing V Fest shows in Australia.
- Lykke Li. Another act rumored for Lollapalooza. It seems like she'll be doing a few different festivals, and I don't remember her playing locally recently.
- Razorlight. One of the things I like about VMFestival is that it draws British acts. Razorlight hasn't quite caught on in America like they have overseas, but this could be good exposure for them.
- Fleet Foxes. Last year's mellow stuff (Rodrigo y Gabriela, Swell Season) seemed to work well. Why not bring in one of 2008's biggest hypes?
- Pearl Jam. This is more of a wish than a guess, but it could happen! It's all but confirmed that Pearl Jam will be touring this year (see the band's Message Pit for all the rumors) and that they'll play the Spectrum in Philly before it gets torn down. Headlining a night of the VMFestival could cover one big East Coast date and follow their trend of playing one festival a year!
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Anyone think Dionne Warwick will do both Artscape AND V-Fest?
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The latest I have heard is that it will be back at least one more year although a few months ago this was not definite. The question had something to do with Pimlico I believe.
One of the headliners will most likely be a recently or soon to be reunited group. I have no clue as to who that would be but the person who mentioned this to me said they were waiting at the time to see if a couple groups would really get back together/waiting on their plans.
Oh man, if Blur plays V-fest, my head would explode.
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Franz Ferdinand has no Baltimore/DC/Virginia stop on its upcoming tour.
MGMT is playing Bonaroo, Vfest UK, and Isle of Wight.
obligatory Led Zeppelin rumor
Blink 182 would not surprise me. They would sell big time.
Blur would be awesome...
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The latest I have heard is that it will be back at least one more year although a few months ago this was not definite. The question had something to do with Pimlico I believe.
One of the headliners will most likely be a recently or soon to be reunited group. I have no clue as to who that would be but the person who mentioned this to me said they were waiting at the time to see if a couple groups would really get back together/waiting on their plans.
Oh man, if Blur plays V-fest, my head would explode.
Me too, but sadly I think its more likely Blink 182.
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how about Blink 182 and Blur?? Sad to hear this may be the last year for Vfest in Baltimore. I love fests and this is truly the last big one in the area. Man I miss the days of HFStival.....
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yearly My Bloody Valentine request
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I was wondering about V Fest. I hope it happens in Baltimore again. I think it brings a lot of great attention to Maryland whereas NYC, Chicago and LA steals a lot of attention music wise. I've gone to the last two years and have had an awesome time. I'm excited for whatever happens for this year.
As for a headliners wish list...granted my ideas are a bit nuts:
1. Paul McCartney (He's the ultimate of Britpop music culture. It would be one hell of a way to follow up last year's line up considering the silver beats played. Not to mention, it would sell out. Besides, if Coachella can have him, why can't Virgin?)
2. Blur (YES PLEASE?!)
3. AC/DC (I could only imagine how big that would be...)
4. Pearl Jam (I second what serpent boy has said)
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How about Green Day, The Feelies and The Replacements...
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How about Radiohead?, they are suppose to tour this summer hopefully in the US.
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How about Radiohead?, they are suppose to tour this summer hopefully in the US.
i thought Radiohead only does the states every 3-4 years? I couldnt imagine them touring here back to back summers....
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there has been no official announcement of radiohead's summer tour. so far the only info we have is ed, on his way in to a meeting, told the BBC that the band planned to record some new songs in the coming weeks and then do "a little bit of touring in the summer, watch this space!". i'd love for them to come back, but i seriously doubt it - it would be far more likely for them to tour in places they haven't been to in a while (ex: their current south american tour). eastern europe, australia/nz and south asia would be more likely destinations.
but who knows, maybe they'll do a few north american dates... any festival that they play will sell out.
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said it once but you just know the hollywood undead will be back. and on an even sadder note . . . they will sell tickets. probably alot.
lets have (in the spirit of every band getting back together):
talking heads
fugazi
oingo boingo
the "real" faith no more
guns n roses (original line up, including the fucked up one)
system of a down
go out in style, mr. washington.
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talking heads
I would go just for them.
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How about Green Day, The Feelies and The Replacements...
Green Day just playing Dookie
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I don't think it's happening this year. By January of last year we already had news about the festival and by early April the headliners were announced. What's going on Seth??
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APW v2 has announced its dates: july 31 - aug 2. one can only hope that VFest isn't the same weekend. i'm hopeful.
but i also suspect it might not be happening this year... this is a long time without saying *anything*, even by VFest standard. what with the economy being what it is, taking this year off might not be such a bad business move.
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As of about a month and a half ago it was still on from what I heard. I think the date will be announced very soon.
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Some others I'd like to see there:
- Spiritualized
- Metric (the new album is incredible)
- Eagles of Death Metal
- Arctic Monkeys
- The Rapture
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As of about a month and a half ago it was still on from what I heard. I think the date will be announced very soon.
ditto on that, there will be a Vfest this year, just be patient! i know a secret about it too...
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As of about a month and a half ago it was still on from what I heard. I think the date will be announced very soon.
ditto on that, there will be a Vfest this year, just be patient! i know a secret about it too...
Oh.. do tell.
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As of about a month and a half ago it was still on from what I heard. I think the date will be announced very soon.
ditto on that, there will be a Vfest this year, just be patient! i know a secret about it too...
Oh.. do tell.
It wouldn't be a secret anymore...
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perhaps the secret is that the show will be free. first come first serve. the last show goes out in style. all bands give up money to somehow support destroying livenation.
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perhaps the secret is that the show will be free. first come first serve. the last show goes out in style. all bands give up money to somehow support destroying livenation.
when pigs fly
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perhaps the secret is that the show will be free. first come first serve. the last show goes out in style. all bands give up money to somehow support destroying livenation.
when pigs fly
Pink Floyd are playing?
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Not Pink Floyd...The Pixies
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Not Pink Floyd...The Pixies
if they do just make sure you dont schedule the same week as Lolla, ok seth?
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Incubus plays Sunday 8/9 at Merriweather and Phish plays Saturday 8/15...so we can probably cross both of those weekends off.
Lolla is 8/7-8/9 so it looks like they will not conflict.
That would leave the most likely dates as 8/1-8/2 or 8/22-8/23
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Incubus plays Sunday 8/9 at Merriweather and Phish plays Saturday 8/15...so we can probably cross both of those weekends off.
Lolla is 8/7-8/9 so it looks like they will not conflict.
That would leave the most likely dates as 8/1-8/2 or 8/22-8/23
Oh yeah try not to make virgin festival the same week as APW, right Seth?
http://consequenceofsound.net/festival-outlook/all-points-west-music-arts-festival/
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why do we think it'll be at the Merriweather?
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I don't think anyone thinks it will be at Merriweather, rather that there will be no shows booked at Merriweather that weekend since all the staff will be working at the V Fest.
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ha, i forgot about that. that does take 8/9 weekend out of the question. so much for my secret, lol.
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ha, i forgot about that. that does take 8/9 weekend out of the question. so much for my secret, lol.
my secret was better.
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I don't think anyone thinks it will be at Merriweather, rather that there will be no shows booked at Merriweather that weekend since all the staff will be working at the V Fest.
oh ok cool. makes sense i suppose.
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still waiting for a sign....
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yeah, my bloody valentine at APW is great, pretty much means I will be going to that festival - probably only saturday though. would be great to know the dates/lineup of v-fest
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i wonder if there will be scalping?
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Maybe the APW lineup is a positive sign for V-Fest. If Seth can bring in some of those mid-card acts like Arctic Monkeys, topple APW's headliners with Pearl Jam, and avoid garbage like Lil Wayne or Blink 182, then we might get a real treat.
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I'd die if BLink 182 were at Vfest. As if I need a repeat of walking through the 311 crowd 2 years back.
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come on seth, throw us a bone here, tell us whats going on!
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No way does Lil Wayne get asked back after throwing off the whole show last year
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Yes Seth put down those 9 dollar beer labels and tell us whats up.
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No way does Lil Wayne get asked back after throwing off the whole show last year
I'd actually love to see The Black Keys get to perform again this year after getting their set cut WAY short last year because of Weezy. I was really disappointed that The Black Keys only got about 8 songs when they could have performed at least 15.
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No way does Lil Wayne get asked back after throwing off the whole show last year
I'd actually love to see The Black Keys get to perform again this year after getting their set cut WAY short last year because of Weezy. I was really disappointed that The Black Keys only got about 8 songs when they could have performed at least 15.
(http://www.tvland.com/photogallery/photos/Weezy.jpg)
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I would bank on APW Weekend like last year. Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, MGMT, Arctic Monkeys and Lykke Li make a lot of sense. The APW headliners are weak. I am very surprised thats the best they could do. Hopefully they take the best of APW's undercard and put in some real headliners. Coldplay and Tool is pathetic.
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but coldplay and tool bring crowds who spend money on overpriced beer/water/merch, whether they fit into anybody's (your's) definition of people you want to be with you at a show . . . and isn't that the point at the end of the day.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
i think paul m. at coachella is a "odd" choice, but he brings the hype and the crowds and the cash in their hands.
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I'm not big on the headliners, but the middle of the lineup would thrill me. I could leave before the ultimate headliner every night and be really excited about what I got to see.
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I'm not big on the headliners, but the middle of the lineup would thrill me. I could leave before the ultimate headliner every night and be really excited about what I got to see.
where are my tips of fashion and grace before i fall on my face of strict horror as i might go out side with the wrong jacket with jeans? or gasp, whether point or flat tipped shoes are back in range. the colours of life sometimes confound my pale blue eyes.
(http://home.bway.net/gniewko/samples/sunflower/images/people-lauren-ezersky-now-big.jpg)
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I was made cognizant that the delicate sensibilities of this board's management was offended by the America, so it is on indefinite hiatus. If the opportunity comes along for me to take it to a venue that makes sense for it, I would do so.
Someone go pitch it to the BrightesyYoungThings kids or the New Yorker or Village Voice or something!
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I was made cognizant that the delicate sensibilities of this board's management was offended by the America, so it is on indefinite hiatus. If the opportunity comes along for me to take it to a venue that makes sense for it, I would do so.
Someone go pitch it to the BrightesyYoungThings kids or the New Yorker or Village Voice or something!
??? wut
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While Coldplay might not be your cup of tea, you have to understand that Coldplay is NOT playing any NYC area dates on their tour right now. While you might not want to see them, a lot of us would like a chance to see them somewhere in our neighborhood. Which really means Coldplay was not playing here because they were already going to be playing APW. So while you might not be happy, many of us locals are glad that we'll have another chance to see them.
And while you get excited over VW and MGMT, they happen to play in NYC a fair amount (or at least they had), so plenty of us are excited over the other bands that dont play here all the time. As the same for White Rabbits, The Postelles, etc.
I would bank on APW Weekend like last year. Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, MGMT, Arctic Monkeys and Lykke Li make a lot of sense. The APW headliners are weak. I am very surprised thats the best they could do. Hopefully they take the best of APW's undercard and put in some real headliners. Coldplay and Tool is pathetic.
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While Coldplay might not be your cup of tea, you have to understand that Coldplay is NOT playing any NYC area dates on their tour right now. While you might not want to see them, a lot of us would like a chance to see them somewhere in our neighborhood. Which really means Coldplay was not playing here because they were already going to be playing APW. So while you might not be happy, many of us locals are glad that we'll have another chance to see them.
And while you get excited over VW and MGMT, they happen to play in NYC a fair amount (or at least they had), so plenty of us are excited over the other bands that dont play here all the time. As the same for White Rabbits, The Postelles, etc.
I would bank on APW Weekend like last year. Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, MGMT, Arctic Monkeys and Lykke Li make a lot of sense. The APW headliners are weak. I am very surprised thats the best they could do. Hopefully they take the best of APW's undercard and put in some real headliners. Coldplay and Tool is pathetic.
ummm . . . last time i checked this is dc. who gives a fuck who plays and how often they do in ny.
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why anyone would get excited over vampire weekend is beyond me. and the arctic monkeys' live show is zzzzzzzzzzz, or at least it was. maybe they've improved?
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While Coldplay might not be your cup of tea, you have to understand that Coldplay is NOT playing any NYC area dates on their tour right now. While you might not want to see them, a lot of us would like a chance to see them somewhere in our neighborhood. Which really means Coldplay was not playing here because they were already going to be playing APW. So while you might not be happy, many of us locals are glad that we'll have another chance to see them.
And while you get excited over VW and MGMT, they happen to play in NYC a fair amount (or at least they had), so plenty of us are excited over the other bands that dont play here all the time. As the same for White Rabbits, The Postelles, etc.
I would bank on APW Weekend like last year. Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, MGMT, Arctic Monkeys and Lykke Li make a lot of sense. The APW headliners are weak. I am very surprised thats the best they could do. Hopefully they take the best of APW's undercard and put in some real headliners. Coldplay and Tool is pathetic.
ummm . . . last time i checked this is dc. who gives a fuck who plays and how often they do in ny.
He's complaining about tthe fact that APW has bands like Coldplay. And my point was that NYC does not have Coldplay show dates. Is it really _that_ difficult.
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and my point is that this is dc, not ny. we don't give a fuck about ny. we care who plays here. those are the shows we go to.
except of course for those who enjoi posting (bragging?) about the seven to fourteen shows a week every week in dc and ny that they attend.
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And my point was that NYC does not have Coldplay show dates.
are you complaining about that? i thought that was a good thing!
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And my point was that NYC does not have Coldplay show dates.
are you complaining about that? i thought that was a good thing!
I happen to like Coldplay and I, for one, would like a NYC date. Im excited they're playing APW.
On an unrelated note - Im more excited Im seeing U2 in DC!
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fyi, the whistling that you're all hearing right now is the sound of xneverwherex's indie cred plummeting.
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fyi, the whistling that you're all hearing right now is the sound of xneverwherex's indie cred plummeting.
whens the last time you saw coldplay, sweetie?
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why anyone would get excited over vampire weekend is beyond me. and the arctic monkeys' live show is zzzzzzzzzzz, or at least it was. maybe they've improved?
I saw them when Whatever came out and they were real into the show, and when Nightmare came out they were.... I guess bored or something. The light show is awesome and they are fantastic live but I do wish they were more energetic. Luckily their music is pretty energetic. There's tons of videos of their new songs on Youtube, it looks like they still have the same light show as their last US tour, but they might be changing that up.
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need less talk about Coldplay and more talk about VFest date + artists ;)
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If Vfest can cut the fat off the APW line-up I'm in. I just don't want to wait til god knows when to hear the line-up and be underwhelmed.
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you just know green day will be there.
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My guess (not hope) is that two of the headliners will be Green Day and Blink 182.
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My guess (not hope) is that two of the headliners will be Green Day and Blink 182.
maybe we'll get lucky and fall out boy and good charlotte will play too
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hahah i claim to have no indie cred! but if you thought so, im ever so flattered.
i wont even say how excited i was to learn that snow patrol is opening for them on part of the tour. too bad im missing that :D
if it does help my indie cred tho - i am seeing late of the pier and asobi seksu this week.
fyi, the whistling that you're all hearing right now is the sound of xneverwherex's indie cred plummeting.
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fyi, the whistling that you're all hearing right now is the sound of xneverwherex's indie cred plummeting.
whens the last time you saw coldplay, sweetie?
last summer. it's a well-documented fact that i have zero cred here. but thanks for ruining my gratuitous swipe at xNWx ;)
when was the last time you bought a coldplay poster, sonick?
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is there a reason why i find it strange that the last time coldplay played they played verizon and now they will play nissan. just a band choice? or no way they could sell out anything bigger than nissan nowadays? i thought coldplay was as big as u2.
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fyi, the whistling that you're all hearing right now is the sound of xneverwherex's indie cred plummeting.
whens the last time you saw coldplay, sweetie?
last summer. it's a well-documented fact that i have zero cred here. but thanks for ruining my gratuitous swipe at xNWx ;)
when was the last time you bought a coldplay poster, sonick?
touche!
but i am no longer answering questions about the FREE coldplay poster i stole from work and tried to sell on ebay.
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is there a reason why i find it strange that the last time coldplay played they played verizon and now they will play nissan. just a band choice? or no way they could sell out anything bigger than nissan nowadays? i thought coldplay was as big as u2.
isnt Nissan bigger than Verizon?
honestly, other than a crappy stadium (rfk) is there really anything bigger to play than Nissan?
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Coldplay? You guys are so gay.
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is there a reason why i find it strange that the last time coldplay played they played verizon and now they will play nissan. just a band choice? or no way they could sell out anything bigger than nissan nowadays? i thought coldplay was as big as u2.
to not only prove that i have no cred, but also to thoroughly piss off most boardees: last time they played verizon, and before that they played nissan - in like 2005. this august will be their second time playing in bristow.
"Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge or Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia, is an outdoor live performance amphitheatre with a 25,000 fan capacity, the largest in the Washington Metropolitan Area."
Verizon Center Capacity: 20,173 (basketball), 18,277 (hockey)
(not sure what it would be for concerts, definitely more since you fill the floor with a few thousand but you might lose some seats if they don't sell behind the stage... then there is seated floor vs. GA floor - but it looks like they're pretty close to each other in terms of capacity)
Coldplay? You guys are so gay.
and how do you know that?
but back to the point of this thread: hey seth, can we have a goddamn date already?!? would it REALLY kill your marketing strategy to let us know which weekend to not make other plans?!?
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seriously a date would be nice, or at least indication that it is happening this year.
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last summer. it's a well-documented fact that i have zero cred here. but thanks for ruining my gratuitous swipe at xNWx ;)
hahaha thanks! sometimes those swipes are needed :) sometimes its easy to forget we're not as indie as we think we are ;) ---- i tend not to forget because im chided for my love for chris martin all the time :) and the fact that Im seeing Travis too doesnt help.
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I was told they were waiting on a date for a certain band. and whichever weekend said band would play, they would have the festival.
that said. whoever made the point of merriweather shows is correct, they wont have merriweather shows the weekend of V-fest, so the 2nd AND 3rd weekend are out, leaving really either APW weekend or pushing it way way back.
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last summer. it's a well-documented fact that i have zero cred here. but thanks for ruining my gratuitous swipe at xNWx ;)
hahaha thanks! sometimes those swipes are needed :) sometimes its easy to forget we're not as indie as we think we are ;) ---- i tend not to forget because im chided for my love for chris martin all the time :) and the fact that Im seeing Travis too doesnt help.
you cant listen to indie all the time, to quote my wife "if it was THAT good, it wouldnt be indie"
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wow, what an optical illusion verizon is. i always thought it had the most capacity behind something like fed-ex.
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And yet another festival is happening the same weekend as APW - so it seems slim to none VFest can be the same week. The ticket prices on this are quite reasonable. Maybe you can see Coldplay up in Canuckland :)
August 1 and 2
http://www.osheaga.com/2009/en/bands
Coldplay
Beastie Boys
The Roots
Jason Mraz
Rufus Wainwright
Arctic Monkeys
Girl Talk
The Decemberists
Crystal Castles
Lykke Li
The Ting Tings
Beast
Josh Ritter
Elbow
The Honey Brothers
Le Volume Était Au Maximum
Kitty Daisy and Lewis
Winter Gloves
Parlovr
Mothers Fathers
I was told they were waiting on a date for a certain band. and whichever weekend said band would play, they would have the festival.
that said. whoever made the point of merriweather shows is correct, they wont have merriweather shows the weekend of V-fest, so the 2nd AND 3rd weekend are out, leaving really either APW weekend or pushing it way way back.
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but we know V-fest doesnt necessarily model most other festivals, and since i dont see Rihanna and Fall Out boy on either of those festivals, its still possible!
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I was told they were waiting on a date for a certain band. and whichever weekend said band would play, they would have the festival.
that said. whoever made the point of merriweather shows is correct, they wont have merriweather shows the weekend of V-fest, so the 2nd AND 3rd weekend are out, leaving really either APW weekend or pushing it way way back.
I can't imagine they would throw that much weight into one band unless they were of Zeppelin,McCartney, etc stature. A group like Blink 182 could just be put at Merriweather if scheduling did not work out for the festival. That would not be an option for a group like Zeppelin.
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there is no way that zeppelin will be there but i wonder who the said band is still being in talks with? pixies? mbv? Morrissey??
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I was told they were waiting on a date for a certain band. and whichever weekend said band would play, they would have the festival.
that said. whoever made the point of merriweather shows is correct, they wont have merriweather shows the weekend of V-fest, so the 2nd AND 3rd weekend are out, leaving really either APW weekend or pushing it way way back.
I can't imagine they would throw that much weight into one band unless they were of Zeppelin,McCartney, etc stature. A group like Blink 182 could just be put at Merriweather if scheduling did not work out for the festival. That would not be an option for a group like Zeppelin.
well word is they did it for The Police back in 07. That was the only weekend they had available apparently. Maybe its a band on a similar level?
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you guys dont wanna know who i "heard" it was.....
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you guys dont wanna know who i "heard" it was.....
Michael Jackson
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you guys dont wanna know who i "heard" it was.....
Michael Jackson
LOL. no, someone i am pretty sure no one here would want to see, even just to say you did!
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hmmmmm
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The Fireman?
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I was told they were waiting on a date for a certain band. and whichever weekend said band would play, they would have the festival.
that's kinda worrying, because that means the festival might be losing/already have lost some mid-level bands. after a while, they're going to start signing up with other festivals that have a firm offer on the table instead of VFest's "well maybe this weekend, or maybe that weekend... we'll let you know asap..."
also, i wouldn't want VFest to be like last year's APW where the line up is all about one big-name band and the rest of the bill looks like it's made up of whoever was available.
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you guys dont wanna know who i "heard" it was.....
Michael Jackson
LOL. no, someone i am pretty sure no one here would want to see, even just to say you did!
Hall and Oates, Elton John, Britney Spears, Lionel Richie
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fine, i'll spill
first off, Elton John rules
second of all, i heard they were waiting to get Metallica, who is not available the first week of August but if would commit to a different weekend that month or next, they would move the festival to accomodate.
(cue Seth dismissing this rumour)
also, remember that headliners were announced April 1st last year.
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eh thats not too horrible also not too great but we'll see
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i'm hoping for Depeche mode, personally.
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i'm hoping for Depeche mode, personally.
but depeche mode is playing nissan in june or july so doesn't that kind of rule them out or does that even matter.
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Metallica? Ugh. I'd prefer Elton John.
fine, i'll spill
first off, Elton John rules
second of all, i heard they were waiting to get Metallica, who is not available the first week of August but if would commit to a different weekend that month or next, they would move the festival to accomodate.
(cue Seth dismissing this rumour)
also, remember that headliners were announced April 1st last year.
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Eugh, Metallica? Next thing it'll be sponsored by DC101 and the line-up will look something like this:
Metallica
Puddle of Mudd
Staind
Pearl Jam
Stone Temple Pilots
Saliva
Buckcherry
Dave Matthews Band
Staind again
and then probably Puddle Of Mudd.
And The Ting Tings.
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I think Metallica has been a rumor every year
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Metallica's one of the few bands that might actually get me to Vfest.
I think Metallica has been a rumor every year
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I think Metallica has been a rumor every year
it did come from someone who works at a record label, though, not from a blogger or some hipster kid.
but i am quite sure its untrue, as the way it was told to me, it was only being moved back a week or two. but with the Merriweather shows, that doesnt seem likely.
paging Franz Ferdinand...
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If it were Sir Paul McCartney, Seth could probably sell lots of VIP tickets to the show.... Don't know what Paul's show is like these days, but he put on a tremendous show in 2001. His new band energized him, supported by great visuals and then there were the songs...
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how about I would be excited if Metallica, Paul Mccartney, Elton John or all the above were involved? Seriously I just want a definite Yes or No wether it is happenein this year. and if so, are we talking AFTER the first week of August? Is that too much to ask?
The way things are going I almost feel like I may be forced into going to a different lame local 'festival' type thing put on by a local crap radio station in May that only has 1 band I like just to get my 'summer fest' fix. I am liking some of the bands that Warped Tour are offering but the last one I went to at Merriweather was so crowded I was feeling extremely claustrophobic. Wish it would go back to Nissan.
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hahahah! that made me spit out my water. too funny! esp the ting tings!
Eugh, Metallica? Next thing it'll be sponsored by DC101 and the line-up will look something like this:
Metallica
Puddle of Mudd
Staind
Pearl Jam
Stone Temple Pilots
Saliva
Buckcherry
Dave Matthews Band
Staind again
and then probably Puddle Of Mudd.
And The Ting Tings.
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HA!! i knew they would announce the dates today!
Baltimore Sun Article (http://smouch.net/lol/)
cant believe it took so long!
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you forgot nickelback. they're the grunge band for the non indie generation, who love vip sections with free finger food and cheap wine in a plastic cups.
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HA!! i knew they would announce the dates today!
Baltimore Sun Article (http://smouch.net/lol/)
cant believe it took so long!
don't click on . . . asshole alert.
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HA!! i knew they would announce the dates today!
Baltimore Sun Article (http://smouch.net/lol/)
cant believe it took so long!
don't click on . . . asshole alert.
god damn fuckers took forever to quit out of this. lol
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HA!! i knew they would announce the dates today!
Baltimore Sun Article (http://smouch.net/lol/)
cant believe it took so long!
don't click on . . . asshole alert.
its April Fools dont be such a wet blanket, you of all people, too.
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it was a good one!! ;D
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thanks, I just got fired.
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i'm trying to get tickets sonic . . . i had to shut all of my windows down and restart.
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lol
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i'm trying to get tickets sonic . . . i had to shut all of my windows down and restart.
i'm sorry hunny. kiss and make up? whatcha getting tickets for?
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i'm trying to get tickets sonic . . . i had to shut all of my windows down and restart.
i'm sorry hunny. kiss and make up? whatcha getting tickets for?
it's ok . . . since you called me hunny. :-* who else . . . widespread panic!!!!!
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you forgot nickelback. they're the grunge band for the non indie generation, who love vip sections with free finger food and cheap wine in a plastic cups.
God damn it I knew I was missing something.
If Muse is opening for U2 does that mean that they're gonna be doing solo shows at some point? Aren't they working on a new album? I'd loooooooooooove to see them again.
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you forgot nickelback. they're the grunge band for the non indie generation, who love vip sections with free finger food and cheap wine in a plastic cups.
God damn it I knew I was missing something.
If Muse is opening for U2 does that mean that they're gonna be doing solo shows at some point? Aren't they working on a new album? I'd loooooooooooove to see them again.
are you trying to replace me as the person who never talks about the thread topic in the thread of the topical topic? ;)
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Ha, well I was leaning towards maybe Muse could be at Vfest? That would be the bees knees. ALthough they aren't at any other festivals. But as said on previous pages, Vfest is really a cookie cutter type festival.
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Metallica is across the pond until 8/2
If they were waiting on Metallica than the date would most likely be 8/22-23. They don't have a date set in the area for Metallica's year end tour so it makes some sense.
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it was a good one!! ;D
The most vicious I've ever encountered.
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And while everyones throwing names out.. Faith No More would be awesome for anything. Just saying Seth.....
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Mike jackson is deff a name to consider. Also paul. elton john has a show in july at dc so i doubt he would be there. DATES???????
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Will the Virgin Mobile Festival return this year?
It's a good question. And as of right now, I don't know the answer.
In fact, the future of Pimlico and the Preakness is up in the air.
Yesterday, I e-mailed Virgin Mobile Festival publicist Audrey Fix Schaefer, who said there is "no news to report."
That doesn't bode well for the festival ...
By now, pretty much all of the other major summer music festivals have announced their lineups. Even the roster for the V Festival in England has gone public, and tickets are on sale.
But Virgin Mobile Festival promoter Seth Hurwitz has kept mum about the future of the annual Baltimore event. And I can't say I blame him. Who books a festival at a venue that could be torn down in six months?
If it were to happen, this would be the Virgin Mobile Festival's fourth year at Pimlico. And though attendance has slumped the past couple of years, Hurwitz has been happy with the festival.
Still, the longer we wait for an announcement, the less likely the festival will come back to Baltimore.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/midnight_sun/blog/2009/04/will_the_virgin_mobile_festiva.html
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he's too busy with thinking about the damn scalpers
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i think it would have been announced that there was no festival by now, if that were the case
just be damn patient. :) its still like 4 months away!
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it was a good one!! ;D
The most vicious I've ever encountered.
I got my wife with that one at her office and she was so mad at me.
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dunno why everyone is foaming at the mouth over yet another "alternative" rock festival.... i'd much rather see a mainstream "indie" fest at merriweather in sept around the time of CMJ bet we'll see the likes of Phoenix touring around these parts them
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I HAVE GOOD NEWS FRIENDS!!!
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/midnight_sun/blog/2009/04/yes_the_virgin_mobile_festival.html
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dunno why everyone is foaming at the mouth over yet another "alternative" rock festival.... i'd much rather see a mainstream "indie" fest at merriweather in sept around the time of CMJ bet we'll see the likes of Phoenix touring around these parts them
what else are we going to talk about? funny names for bands that haven't already been used . . . like satan's pussy?
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i think it would have been announced that there was no festival by now, if that were the case
just be damn patient. :) its still like 4 months away!
Because people need to schedule travel plans and vacation. Luckily, I teach during the week so I won't have to worry about vacation, but I do need to know whether I should plan a trip up to New Jersey for APW. I'd rather not see the cheap tickets to Lollapalooza or APW sell out before V-Fest is even announced.
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what else are we going to talk about? funny names for bands that haven't already been used . . . like satan's pussy?
that's actually not a bad name for a band
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if the v fest isn't in baltimore, then i don't give 2 shits about it
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as long as there is a dance tent, i'm down.
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I HAVE GOOD NEWS FRIENDS!!!
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/midnight_sun/blog/2009/04/yes_the_virgin_mobile_festival.html
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great, even they mentioned my Metallica comment. thats why i was trying to keep my mouth quiet. I'm gonna get bitched at for that one...
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I HAVE GOOD NEWS FRIENDS!!!
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/midnight_sun/blog/2009/04/yes_the_virgin_mobile_festival.html
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yeah!!!! but seriously the only place I could see it happening is Pimlico or RFK. Merriweather or even Nissan would be way too small IMO. As previously stated going to the last Hfstival and Warped at Merriweather was kind of a nightmare.. too many people in too small of a place. Would love to see a late august or September date for V-fest.
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Maybe its just me, but a music festival loses loses a lot in regards to atmosphere when you put it in a stadium or even in a pavilion. I know Pimlico is a big race track, but I was willing to not give a hoot when I realized how big it was, during that first VFest. I don't think we have the best music festival in the world, but having one so close makes it the best option and it can always get better as it goes on. Even on years when the lineup isn't to your liking (I skipped last year and went to Lollapalooza) you can always hope for next year. If they moved to it a different location, that's fine with me as long as we keep it going. But I'd hope it was somewhere nicer than RFK.
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but you can take metro to rfk. aren't we supposed to all be green like thom yorke said?
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but you can take metro to rfk. aren't we supposed to all be green like thom yorke said?
We can be super-green and walk to somewhere nicer than a decrepit, 50-year old stadium. Thom Yorke is an asshole.
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we could be super super green and just not have the festival at all. and spend that weekend planting trees.
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Well, maybe if they had this option last year, I'd take it. Id take a day of planting dogwoods up Park Heights Ave. over Lil Wayne or Jack Johnson any day.
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and its official....well, not really, but its possibly official and at least they're still trying to have it!
http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2009/03/30/daily58.html
Virgin Fest eyeing move to Merriweather Post
Baltimore Business Journal - by Ryan Sharrow Staff
The Virgin Mobile Festival, one of the largest concerts on the East Coast that has brought some of music?s biggest names to Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, could be hitting the road.
But after a three-year stint in Baltimore, the tour busses may not be traveling far.
The two-day festival?s promoter I.M.P. of Bethesda is in discussions about moving the event to Columbia?s 17,000-seat Merriweather Post Pavilion, industry sources and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman confirmed.
Ulman said I.M.P. Chairman Seth Hurwitz told him he was weighing potential venues for the summer show and Merriweather is among them.
Relocating to Merriweather would be a logical move, industry observers say, because I.M.P. manages and operates the venue. Hosting a downsized version of the festival at the venue would cut the company?s rental fee and cost of constructing a stage, industry experts say.
When asked about this year?s festival, Audrey Fix Schaefer, a publicist for I.M.P., said ?there is nothing to announce at this time.?
Jayne Wallace, a spokeswoman for Virgin Mobile USA, said the New Jersey telecom company plans to make an announcement regarding this year?s event before May.
?Some stuff is just decisions being made, options being weighed and ultimately contracts being signed,? Wallace said. ?We are looking at a lot of different new things for the festival.?
Wallace declined to disclose any specific details.
What?s for certain is that any move would be the latest hit to the embattled 138-year-old Pimlico, where more than 60,000 people attended last year?s Virgin Fest in August. The historic track?s owner, Magna Entertainment Corp., has filed for bankruptcy leaving both the course and it?s signature Preaknesss Stakes in question. The upcoming spring racing schedule at Pimlico has been trimmed by 11 days to 20. Total wagering last spring at the course dropped 16.5 percent to $190.9 million.
Tom Chuckas, president of the Maryland Jockey Club, said he has not gotten an official word as to what I.M.P.'s plans are. Losing the event would be a hit to the course, he said.
?We get traffic and we get Pimlico on the map. We draw younger people at that event and we try to capture them and bring them back to other events at Pimlico and Laurel,? Chuckas said of the Virgin Fest. ?If they try and do something else we?d be unhappy and it would be a blow.?
Chuckas said Pimlico charges around $200,000 in rent for the weekend.
But the event does more than give a weekend boost to Pimlico.
The Virgin Fest has called Baltimore its exclusive U.S. home for the last three summers and drew acts such as 80s rockers the Police, Bob Dylan, Kanye West and the Smashing Pumpkins. Hotel managers near Pimlico say they?ve enjoyed full-occupancy at the time of the concert and any move would leave a negative impact on their August business.
The quiet chatter surrounding this summer?s event likely signals the performers at the festival won?t be as high profile as they?ve been in the past, said Don Wehner, a concert promoter with Upfront Promotions in Baltimore.
?You really haven?t heard that much about where the big headliners are,? Wehner said. ?So you want to assume it?s going to be at a smaller venue.?
Bruce Holtman, business agent with Baltimore?s IATSE Local 19, a union which has set up lighting and audio visual equipment at the Virgin Fest the past three years, said he has spoken with Merriweather officials who mentioned a smaller version of the event may relocate to Columbia this summer.
Officials at Merriweather could not be reached for comment.
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that sucks, I really enjoyed having the festival at Pimlico.
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just move it to the 930 club.
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Well, that's a kick in the balls to anyone hoping for a true Virgin Mobile Festival again this year.
But I appreciate that we now have an idea of what to expect. Temper expectations to no big-name headliners and plan for APW or Lollapalooza if you're hoping for a traditional festival this year.
Thanks for the updates, Sonick.
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This kind of reminds me when hfs had it's last hfstival at merriweather. It was literally the last one too as you see what happened to that station.
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Well, that's a kick in the balls to anyone hoping for a true Virgin Mobile Festival again this year.
But I appreciate that we now have an idea of what to expect. Temper expectations to no big-name headliners and plan for APW or Lollapalooza if you're hoping for a traditional festival this year.
Thanks for the updates, Sonick.
yeah because no real big name headliners ever play Merriweather ::)
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I had the exact same thought. Book a week straight of great shows (instead of the usual lame summer crap that is booked at the Club), and call it V-Fest.
just move it to the 930 club.
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If it's at merriweather Im out. I'll just have to try and make it to lolla or plan for something else. Pretty sad as Vfest was the last really great festival type concert in the area.
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I had the exact same thought. Book a week straight of great shows (instead of the usual lame summer crap that is booked at the Club), and call it V-Fest.
just move it to the 930 club.
I was being sarcastic when I said that.
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Well, that's a kick in the balls to anyone hoping for a true Virgin Mobile Festival again this year.
But I appreciate that we now have an idea of what to expect. Temper expectations to no big-name headliners and plan for APW or Lollapalooza if you're hoping for a traditional festival this year.
Thanks for the updates, Sonick.
yeah because no real big name headliners ever play Merriweather ::)
Hah, true. But if you have Metallica or Pearl Jam (big names) headline at Merriweather, you don't need any other acts to sell the place out. It'd be pointless to make it a festival.
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I wasn't.
I had the exact same thought. Book a week straight of great shows (instead of the usual lame summer crap that is booked at the Club), and call it V-Fest.
just move it to the 930 club.
I was being sarcastic when I said that.
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Now this would be my idea of good festival programming
Truck Festival - Hill Farm, Steventon - UK
Headliners Ash and Supergrass
# The best new bands on the back of the Truck including RED LIGHT COMPANY and DETROIT SOCIAL CLUB
# YACHT to play the Barn Stage in their only UK festival appearance
# Sunday is Rock-day in the barn, AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR, PULLED APART BY HORSES and CALORIES already confirmed, DATA SELECT PARTY appear on the Saturday
# Beats in the Beat Hive ? ERRORS, HELOISE AND THE SAVOIR FAIRE, CHEW LIPS, SPORTSDAY MEGAPHONE and NERVOUS TESTPILOT confirmed
# Market stage is run on solar power this year and will feature new 4AD signings BROKEN RECORDS on the Saturday
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Oh poo. This wouldn't be nearly as awesome as Pimlico. So what, would it be like 7-8 acts a day? with only one stage?
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I don't care where it is as long as it's not a pavilion of any sort. I need a huge open space with no seats for it to feel right. At least at RFK you could have it set up like old HFStivals.
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there might not be a V Fest this year....there's not even a V Fest in Canada announced either..
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There wont be a Connect Music festival in Scotland either, I'd like to see a festival programmed like along those lines in the area.
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Well, with Warped Tour they have it out in that parking lot...in fact, HFStival did the same. There is clearly room for more than one stage at Merriweather.
Personally, i think they should just have it on that grass lot. Put two stages on either end and just alternate them so there was always music, but people didnt gather all at one stage.
then put some lesser know ppl out in the Pavilion.
there are many ways to go with that.
isnt the sasquatch festival at an ampitheatre?
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I'm all for the week's worth of shows at 930 idea.
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I'm all for the week's worth of shows at 930 idea.
i.e. all those great second stage acts that one has endure the midday sun to try to enjoy at a festival
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http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/bal-virgin-fest-0403,0,7753072.story
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yeah, maybe they should scrap it. better to just skip a year then throw some piece of junk that gives you a bad name forever!
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yeah, maybe they should scrap it. better to just skip a year then throw some piece of junk that gives you a bad name forever!
wow way to have confidence in Seth and co's ability to book, promote and put on a festival...
just remember that four of the five first Lollapalooza festival, at least in MI, were held at amphitheaters. the third time in mi was at this god awful speedway location, wth little shade running water etc.
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yeah, maybe they should scrap it. better to just skip a year then throw some piece of junk that gives you a bad name forever!
wow way to have confidence in Seth and co's ability to book, promote and put on a festival...
just remember that four of the five first Lollapalooza festival, at least in MI, were held at amphitheaters. the third time in mi was at this god awful speedway location, wth little shade running water etc.
none of the ones in I went to were in amps. i went to the first four. all in field like locales. and from what i hear, the DC/MD ones were too (Lake Fairfax and Charletown Racetrack).
and i said "MAYBE" they should. if they have a nice lineup but cant decide venues, fine. But if the venue and the lineup isnt solid, like that dude from Pollstar or whoever in that article, it might be a bit late.
i suppose piece of junk was a bit harsh ;)
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That effing sucks, if it moves to Merriweather it'll just be like.... the Warped Tour of indie music. Eff that, it's not a festival then. Getting to the front will be impossible. If they do move it count me out, I'll head to APW if it moves. If it moves to Merriweather too then the bands will be more low profile. Eff that.
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I'll bet if Seth booked a two day festival with this type of artists, it would make some people giddy about it...
Morrissey, PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth, The Killers, Wilco, The Flaming Lips, The Von Bondies, Modest Mouse, Le Tigre, Gomez, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Danger Mouse, The Polyphonic Spree, Broken Social Scene, Bumblebeez 81, The Secret Machines, Elbow, Wheat, The Coup, Wolf Eyes, The Dresden Dolls
This is most of the lineup scheduled for the 2004 Lollapalooza tour, with a stop at Merriweather, that eventually got canceled due to poor ticket sales
Or how about this festival lineup
The Cure, Interpol, The Rapture, Mogwai, Muse, Melissa Auf der Maur, and Head Automatica.
Which was Curiosa also at Merriweather
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Wasn't The Cooper Temple Clause also at Curiosa?
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Wasn't The Cooper Temple Clause also at Curiosa?
I was going to mention that but failed to see its importance! yes, they were. but really Muse stole the show ;-)
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I really like the idea of having the festival at RFK Stadium. It would be a fun trip down memory lane for a lot of us. I'm not sure how the logistics would work out, but Seth could set it up with two stages similar to what people did for the Tibetan Freedom Festival (hard to believe that was 11 years ago!). In terms of VIP tickets, he could still do that but just make sure to give those VIP ticket holders club seats or something awesome like that.
Another idea I just thought of was, why not have the festival in Charlestown at that racetrack there? My dad's friend once told me about how lollapalooza happened there.
In all honesty, having the festival at Merriweather would ultimately be awkward, because you wouldn't be able to have GA tickets and if you did, there would be constant competition over seats and stuff.
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how about the ravens stadium as well.
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yeah because no real big name headliners ever play Merriweather ::)
I really enjoy Merriweather as far as outdoor amphitheaters go... at the very least, I find it far preferable to Nissan... but Virgin Festival at Merriweather would totally change the dynamic... for one, I'd be less likely to go "because it's Virgin Festival" (as I did last year, booked my hotel before the lineup was announced because I was confident there would be plenty there that I'd enjoy... and I wasn't disappointed)...
It'd really be a matter of taking a harder look at the lineup for the event in that case... Plus, the last time I was there for an event with multiple stages was the Curiosa tour and while i managed to enjoy myself... the set up created a really odd vibe... definitely wasn't preferred...
although that said...
I was going to mention that but failed to see its importance! yes, they were. but really Muse stole the show ;-)
Muse were fucking awesome... I didn't have much knowledge on them outside of a few random remixes I had picked up on vinyl of their songs... but they were really amazing... so much noise and energy for three guys on a stage...
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I really like the idea of having the festival at RFK Stadium. It would be a fun trip down memory lane for a lot of us. I'm not sure how the logistics would work out, but Seth could set it up with two stages similar to what people did for the Tibetan Freedom Festival (hard to believe that was 11 years ago!). In terms of VIP tickets, he could still do that but just make sure to give those VIP ticket holders club seats or something awesome like that.
Another idea I just thought of was, why not have the festival in Charlestown at that racetrack there? My dad's friend once told me about how lollapalooza happened there.
In all honesty, having the festival at Merriweather would ultimately be awkward, because you wouldn't be able to have GA tickets and if you did, there would be constant competition over seats and stuff.
Charlestown racetrack or raceway, whatever it is called would be pretty sweet! nice pull... That lolla was one of my first concerts ever and like the second festival type concert I ever went to. HUGE area and pretty close to the DC area. Not sure how many events they have had there since then but it was a really great location.
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posting just because this is the closest thing to Festival news I have seen for at least 3 weeks
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postrock/2009/04/not_coming_to_a_virgin_festiva.html
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what a useless article. Did you write it?
posting just because this is the closest thing to Festival news I have seen for at least 3 weeks
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postrock/2009/04/not_coming_to_a_virgin_festiva.html
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Green Day and Fleet Foxes in DC the same night. M. Ward the very next night. That makes two mights in a row at the 9:30 Club in the summer where there is a good show going on. Rare indeed.
Doesn't it look like the bands that would have been playing V-Fest around that time are getting booked elsewhere?
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haha no I did not write it. It is useless but like I stated since there has been no new news I just figured why not.. keep it out there even as pointless as it might be.
what a useless article. Did you write it?
posting just because this is the closest thing to Festival news I have seen for at least 3 weeks
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postrock/2009/04/not_coming_to_a_virgin_festiva.html
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so, if you subscribe to the theory that that blink/fob/weez tour will coincide with VFest, that means the festival will be the weekend of 29-30 august.
on the upside that means it won't conflict with lolla or APW. that's a huge plus.
on the downside it's still hot as hell that time of year (please bring back the late september date!). the other serious downside is that the blink tour will be at VFest.
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so, if you subscribe to the theory that that blink/fob/weez tour will coincide with VFest, that means the festival will be the weekend of 29-30 august.
on the upside that means it won't conflict with lolla or APW. that's a huge plus.
on the downside it's still hot as hell that time of year (please bring back the late september date!). the other serious downside is that the blink tour will be at VFest.
Looking at the other openers on that tour, I hope it doesn't come to Vfest. It's pretty much a who's who of shitty pop-rock, Weezer, and Asher Roth.
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This tour being at Virgin would be a good thing in my opinion.
I want to see Weezer. I do not want to see Blink 182.
If they stopped here in non festival form I would either have to pay full price to see a shortened Weezer set or not go at all (which is what I would have done).
With them both at Virgin, I can see a full 1:15-30 set and than see whoever is closing the night of Blink 182 on the other stage.
and I doubt Asher Roth is part of the festival. unless he offers to play for free.
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This tour being at Virgin would be a good thing in my opinion.
I want to see Weezer. I do not want to see Blink 182.
If they stopped here in non festival form I would either have to pay full price to see a shortened Weezer set or not go at all (which is what I would have done).
With them both at Virgin, I can see a full 1:15-30 set and than see whoever is closing the night of Blink 182 on the other stage.
and I doubt Asher Roth is part of the festival. unless he offers to play for free.
Asher Roth is playing Lolla, why wouldn't he play vfest too?
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Hollywood Undead did play last year, why not Asher.
I tried to listen to his single. What garbage.
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I try to pretend I still live in a world where "Hollywood Undead" do not exist.
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If Blink/FallOutBoy/Weezer is a big part of the VFest headliners, I wonder if Seth is going to come on here to gauge our reaction like last year and get his feelings hurt, again, when he's shocked that maybe 4 of us are going to go.
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I love Weezer, i dislike Blink and I hate fallout. It would be a good festival bill though. Put someone like Dylan against Fall Out and someone like Pearl Jam against Blink.
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I love Weezer, i dislike Blink and I hate fallout. It would be a good festival bill though. Put someone like Dylan against Fall Out and someone like Pearl Jam against Blink.
Fall Out Boy is playing Reading/Leeds that weekend, so they will not be at VFest, if this is VFest. If Pearl Jam was playing, they'd probably be on a completely seperate day as Blink, I'd imagine, but good idea. Blur seems like a realistic second-stage headliner to put across from the poop-punk pioneers.
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I love Weezer, i dislike Blink and I hate fallout. It would be a good festival bill though. Put someone like Dylan against Fall Out and someone like Pearl Jam against Blink.
I don't think Dylan will be back for a second year in a row, especially since he's already announced his summer tour, and he's playing towards the end of July in Aberdeen.
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Maybe you're all onto something with the Pearl Jam rumor. It would explain the delay in announcing the V-Fest lineup since PJ is slowly leaking out tour dates (Europe, Chicago, Toronto, ACL, SF). If they're playing, I'm there. I wouldn't care who else is on the bill.
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Well, the openers for the recent Blink tour have (apparently) been confirmed here:
http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1070232
for the TBA DC Date, it lists this:
Aug. 30: Washington, D.C. (Meriwether Festival Grounds) @ $ &
@ = Weezer
$ = Taking Back Sunday
& = Chester French
Aug 30th is a Sunday, hmmmm.
So should we go ahead and take this as a confirmation? The thing is, I can see Weezer playing, and I guess chester french too, but TBS? They just played last year. Doesn't make sense.
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It confirms two headliners and that Virgin is going to be at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Very unfortunate they could not have it at Pimlico or any other large space.
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In just three short years, this thing sinks from the Who to Blink 142. Wow.
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It confirms two headliners and that Virgin is going to be at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Very unfortunate they could not have it at Pimlico or any other large space.
Also, it would confirm that the show is on August 30th, and since thats a Sunday, that would make it likely that it will be a 2-day thing.
So Rhett, as for "sinking" to Blink 172, there still could be a big headliner on Saturday night. And Blink , like them or not, is as big as RHCP, Nine Inch Nails or anyone else who's "headlined" Vfest (Save the Who and the Police).
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how exactly does blink-182 + weezer @ merriweather = v-fest? i read it as two bands already on tour making a regular tour stop....
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Blink 182 is as big as RHCP?
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how exactly does blink-182 + weezer @ merriweather = v-fest? i read it as two bands already on tour making a regular tour stop....
I personally think the conclusion is being jumped to far too soon, but considering all the rumors about Vfest at Merriweather, and Blink playing, etc, I guess I don't blame people.
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great seth, just great.
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I think the fact they are saying Blink and Weezer are at "Merriweather Festival Grounds" is reason people are jumping to conclusion. If just regular Merriweather show, probably wouldn't mention fesitval grounds.
great seth, just great.
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If this is in fact the truth, guess ill be heading to APW this year.
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how exactly does blink-182 + weezer @ merriweather = v-fest? i read it as two bands already on tour making a regular tour stop....
I personally think the conclusion is being jumped to far too soon, but considering all the rumors about Vfest at Merriweather, and Blink playing, etc, I guess I don't blame people.
When the tour was reported last week only the Washington DC date was left without a venue. Many of us took this to mean it was Virgin Music Festival. Now its being reported that Blink 182 and Weezer are playing at Merriweather Festival Grounds which is unfortunately the rumored location of the festival. I have little doubt that this will be Virgin Music Festival.
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or maybe they will play in new york instead.
http://pickrset.com/bands/blink182/
Aug 30 2009
Wantagh, NY
Jones Beach Ampthitheater
1000 Ocean Pkwy
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or maybe they will play in new york instead.
http://pickrset.com/bands/blink182/
Aug 30 2009
Wantagh, NY
Jones Beach Ampthitheater
1000 Ocean Pkwy
thats wrong its suppose to be the 31st.
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Blink 182 is as big as RHCP?
i believe their reunion would sell as many tickets, yes. There are an entire legion of fans out there, ages 14-17 who have probably never seen Blink, yet listen to bands who worship them as godfathers of a musical genre.
if Fall out boy can sell 15,000 tickets, Blink can sell 25,000.
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I have little doubt that this will be Virgin Music Festival.
Then I have little doubt that less that 7 regular members of this messageboard will attend.
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I have little doubt that this will be Virgin Music Festival.
Then I have little doubt that less that 7 regular members of this messageboard will attend.
why?? everyone seems to be excited about Green Day, Coldplay and American Idol. what makes Blink 182 so bad?
My going will probably hinge on a dance tent. put something together like Moby, AVB, DJ Dan, Rabbit In the Moon and Richie Hawtin and you can have every pop-punk crap band in the world play and i'll still be there.
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blink have pulled any mention of a 8/30 show from their myspace page, and their facebook page says that they're playing wantagh. methinks that someone announced the MPP show before they should have, and the band/management are now back-peddling.
if only seth was willing to speak to us...
I have little doubt that this will be Virgin Music Festival.
Then I have little doubt that less that 7 regular members of this messageboard will attend.
like sonick, my attendance would depend on the dance tent - and who is headlining the second stage. if vfest has someone great opposite blink (hey seth: how about silversun pickups?!?), i'll be happy that all the mosh-kiddies are rubbing up against each other over on the main stage.
thought/fantasy: what if seth is tired of my & azag's constant requests, and finally books aphex twin?!? <wipes drool> and tortured soul would be a welcome addition to the early part of the day.
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good dance tent = me there no matter what
aphex twin = me there no matter what, even if headliners are Fall out boy and Blink.
aphex's set at coachella last year was so awesome. So mesmerizing. Can't believe I saw actually saw him. His set was one of the most musically intense experiences I've ever gone through.
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Here's an idea.
How about scrapping this "big headliner (95% of whom are never worth half a shit)" nonsense and I dunno...booking a full weekend of real talent like uhh...say...Primavera does?
Yes, I'm still sour about not being able to go to that after making a last-minute attempt to do so.
::bitterly skulks out of thread::
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Here's an idea.
How about scrapping this "big headliner (95% of whom are never worth half a shit)" nonsense and I dunno...booking a full weekend of real talent like uhh...say...Primavera does?
Yes, I'm still sour about not being able to go to that after making a last-minute attempt to do so.
::bitterly skulks out of thread::
what . . . the five thousand shows you go to a month, every month, doesn't make up for the fact you missed one?????
(http://www.tommoody.us/images/jun08/24z9c1kpx4.gif)
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If this is in fact the truth, guess ill be heading to APW this year.
I believe no matter what Gogol Bordello will be there. For some god damn reason. They're effing everywhere. If Seth can pull at least these guys I'll be more inclined to go to Merriweather:
YYYs, MSTRKRFT, Q-Tip, The Knux, Gogol, ARCTIC MONKEYS, Crystal Castles, The Cool Kids, MGMT, The Black Keys
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C'mon people, we all know the only way you can have festival like Virgin Fest is if you sell enough tickets to make something this large doable. And the only way you sell tickets is to have headliners that a lot of people like. MBV and Aphex Twin, while amazing to see, would not sell enough tickets on their own at a Festival this sized. Maybe at MPP, but not at Pimlico. So they have to be subsidized with bands like Blink-182, the Killers, Fall Out Boy etc. Look at it this way, without these "big headliners" there wouldn't be a festival.
Stop being a bunch of whiny bitches. We get what we get. None of the US Festivals of this size are all that great this year, including Lolla which i am going to. Be thankful we get anything. And if you don't like the line-up, don't go and shut the F up.
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If Seth can pull at least these guys I'll be more inclined to go to Merriweather:
YYYs, MSTRKRFT, Q-Tip, The Knux, Gogol, ARCTIC MONKEYS, Crystal Castles, The Cool Kids, MGMT, The Black Keys
Alot of those are already booked for Reading/Leeds/Carling that weekend.
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They can play both. It's only a six or seven hour plane ride.
If Seth can pull at least these guys I'll be more inclined to go to Merriweather:
YYYs, MSTRKRFT, Q-Tip, The Knux, Gogol, ARCTIC MONKEYS, Crystal Castles, The Cool Kids, MGMT, The Black Keys
Alot of those are already booked for Reading/Leeds/Carling that weekend.
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MBV and Aphex Twin, while amazing to see, would not sell enough tickets on their own at a Festival this sized. Maybe at MPP, but not at Pimlico. So they have to be subsidized with bands like Blink-182, the Killers, Fall Out Boy etc. Look at it this way, without these "big headliners" there wouldn't be a festival.
Stop being a bunch of whiny bitches.
i was trying to find an eloquent way of saying this, but you beat me to the punch.
newsflash: big festivals aren't created with the terminally hip in mind. you have pitchfork, ATP, siren fest, etc if you want to avoid Big Names.
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Lets not jump to conclusions about the rest of the lineup just because one act some of you don't like is headlining. You can bank on the fact that the competing act will be the total opposite of Blink 182 so there is a good chance a band such as Broken Social Scene will play that night.
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I hear Blur is coming to the U.S. this summer.
Just sayin'...
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I'm perfectly aware of why these "big headliners" are booked and know that all US festivals of this size do it. I just felt a need to rant angrily. That's all.
Carry on.
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If Seth can pull at least these guys I'll be more inclined to go to Merriweather:
YYYs, MSTRKRFT, Q-Tip, The Knux, Gogol, ARCTIC MONKEYS, Crystal Castles, The Cool Kids, MGMT, The Black Keys
Alot of those are already booked for Reading/Leeds/Carling that weekend.
Jeez. Of course you'd break that news to me.
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C'mon people, we all know the only way you can have festival like Virgin Fest is if you sell enough tickets to make something this large doable. And the only way you sell tickets is to have headliners that a lot of people like. MBV and Aphex Twin, while amazing to see, would not sell enough tickets on their own at a Festival this sized. Maybe at MPP, but not at Pimlico. So they have to be subsidized with bands like Blink-182, the Killers, Fall Out Boy etc. Look at it this way, without these "big headliners" there wouldn't be a festival.
Stop being a bunch of whiny bitches. We get what we get. None of the US Festivals of this size are all that great this year, including Lolla which i am going to. Be thankful we get anything. And if you don't like the line-up, don't go and shut the F up.
PLEASE SEND RESUME
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And if you don't like the line-up, don't go and shut the F up.
With you on the first half of that, but if we're not going to talk about live music and lineups on here, what exactly are we supposed to talk about?
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I don't think there will be a Virgin Fest in the summer. Plus Tool and Green Day I think would have been the headliners. Instead Tool is playing Patriot Center at the end of July which is really weird for them to get that type of show. If there is a Virgin Festival its going to be in September. Recommend getting Pearl Jam since their going to be playing Wachovia Spectrum in September and maybe Metallica before they kick off their tour in Nashville. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band I doubt will play Virgin Festival. However Bruce is looking into playing sheds and not stadiums at the end of August (Buffalo, NY) and in September and going back to arenas towards the end of September and after the Giants Stadium run. They might get the same bands that are doing Austin Music City Limits Festival but I do not think they want Kings of Leon even though their the hottest band in the world right now.
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Weezer's site now has an update that says "Sun 8/30 Washington DC - TBA ***UPDATE: DC SHOW MAY NOT HAPPEN*** wtf?
Well, the openers for the recent Blink tour have (apparently) been confirmed here:
http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1070232
for the TBA DC Date, it lists this:
Aug. 30: Washington, D.C. (Meriwether Festival Grounds) @ $ &
@ = Weezer
$ = Taking Back Sunday
& = Chester French
Aug 30th is a Sunday, hmmmm.
So should we go ahead and take this as a confirmation? The thing is, I can see Weezer playing, and I guess chester french too, but TBS? They just played last year. Doesn't make sense.
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And if you don't like the line-up, don't go and shut the F up.
With you on the first half of that, but if we're not going to talk about live music and lineups on here, what exactly are we supposed to talk about?
I've got no problem discussing/flaming the line-up, but it is the constant negativity about this festival that is the problem. I'd like to hear this announced more than anyone, see here:http://www.bigyawn.net/?page_id=34 (http://www.bigyawn.net/?page_id=34). But just having anything at this point is a bonus, regardless of who is playing. We can assume it will not all be bands this board generally doesn't like. Weezer, being case in point. So let's just wait till the line-up is announced before talking about how much it sucks.
And yes Seth, my resume is on its way.
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If you book AC DC they will come.
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I think people are forgetting that, if this thing is at Merriweather, as rumored, the headliners will be significantly smaller than past Vfest headliners. A band that would easily sell out their own headlining show at Merriweather would probably not end up playing Vfest there.
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But just having anything at this point is a bonus, regardless of who is playing.
not pertaining to the Vfest in particular, but...
i dont see how having a festival that you dont go to is better than not having one. seems like about the same.
also, i think if they werent having one, Seth would have told us by now. maybe i'm wrong. but there would be no reason to keep anything a secret if it wasnt going to happen.
that said, it may not happen, but i believe as of now, they're still trying to make it work.
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According to this (http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2009/05/20/668079.aspx), Sir Paul is (possibly) getting ready to announce some tour dates. If it was good enough for Coachella...
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Well the Killers were just announced for Merriweather on Monday August 31.
One would think that if Weezer/Blink 182 were part of a festival that weekend the Killers would be on the bill as well instead of the next day.
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We have to be getting to the point that putting on the festival doesn't even make sense anymore, don't we?
For most fans, things like this need to be planned months in advance, and there hasn't even been confirmation that Vfest is happening, or when/where it would happen.
It just seems like a potentially better decision to write off the festival, schedule the would-be festival bands for regular shows, and get to thinking about next year.
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Well the Killers were just announced for Merriweather on Monday August 31.
One would think that if Weezer/Blink 182 were part of a festival that weekend the Killers would be on the bill as well instead of the next day.
i dont see why that has anything to do with it, really.
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Well the Killers were just announced for Merriweather on Monday August 31.
One would think that if Weezer/Blink 182 were part of a festival that weekend the Killers would be on the bill as well instead of the next day.
i dont see why that has anything to do with it, really.
Ditto.
I really wish there would be some official statement made either way. Right now, everyone on this board is trying to decipher all these "hints" and such, when I think its more probably than not that all these shows announced are just what they seem to be, regular concerts.
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By now, we should have gotten an official announcement about the Virgin Mobile Festival. June is coming up, and we got mostly rumors and speculations. I know many of the acts we wish to participate in this event are either doing there own tours, or will be in the DC area at different times. With Pimilco's future up in the air, we'll may see an event in the fall, or we have to wait until 2010 for the festival to get back in action.
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I think they already said they would announce the lineup by June 1st.
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I saw an add today for Merriweather, 930 club, and Virgin Fest advertising no ticketmaster fees when you purchase from the box office. I guess its still on.
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I saw an add today for Merriweather, 930 club, and Virgin Fest advertising no ticketmaster fees when you purchase from the box office. I guess its still on.
....or they just used last year's template and forgot to change it, since advertising something that isn't announced seems like a mistake.
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Or skip the box office and score half price tickets the day before on the craigslist
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For all you people trying to turn the slightest clue into a full-blown Vfest prediction:
The Weezer/Blink DC show August 30 has now been confirmed as happening, but the venue is still TBA.
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But just having anything at this point is a bonus, regardless of who is playing.
not pertaining to the Vfest in particular, but...
i dont see how having a festival that you dont go to is better than not having one. seems like about the same.
might be a stretch, but the way I could see it being better is that if the festival still happens on a smaller scale, due to the lack of certainty with the usual venue, it keeps the momentum there so that the festival can return in full form next year... whether or not that logic is sound, I can't really say... but that's all I got.
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well since the Killers show was just sent out in the 930 club email blast, I'll assume that is not V-fest weekend.
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well since the Killers show was just sent out in the 930 club email blast, I'll assume that is not V-fest weekend.
why would you assume that? festival hypothetically ends at 11 pm on sunday, killers show the next day (monday 8/31) start at 8 pm... plenty of time to change over. some might have *assumed* the killers date would be part of vfest, but the negative of that doesn't imply that the whole festival is off.
am i missing something?
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But just having anything at this point is a bonus, regardless of who is playing.
not pertaining to the Vfest in particular, but...
i dont see how having a festival that you dont go to is better than not having one. seems like about the same.
might be a stretch, but the way I could see it being better is that if the festival still happens on a smaller scale, due to the lack of certainty with the usual venue, it keeps the momentum there so that the festival can return in full form next year... whether or not that logic is sound, I can't really say... but that's all I got.
dont think too hard about it
i was more referring to people's attendance on a personal level, not as a business. whats the diff if you dont go or it doesnt happen.
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well since the Killers show was just sent out in the 930 club email blast, I'll assume that is not V-fest weekend.
why would you assume that? festival hypothetically ends at 11 pm on sunday, killers show the next day (monday 8/31) start at 8 pm... plenty of time to change over. some might have *assumed* the killers date would be part of vfest, but the negative of that doesn't imply that the whole festival is off.
am i missing something?
thats what i said last page. the Killers show has nothing to do with it. Furthermore, the Killers will probably sell out Merriweather. so why add them to Vfest? Blink and Weezer will sell half the Vfest tickets you need and then you get 17,000 more people the next night for another show! sounds like money makin' to me!
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If you book AC DC they will come.
That is what I've been thinking!
According to this (http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2009/05/20/668079.aspx), Sir Paul is (possibly) getting ready to announce some tour dates. If it was good enough for Coachella...
Yet another awesome possibility. One can only hope.
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I think AC/DC and McCartney are too big for Vfest if it's at Merriweather. Those two could easily sell Merriweather out on their own, so I don't think they'd be an option for Vfest at Merriweather.
But, as we've all said before, this is all just speculation.
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Ah, I misread, I thought people were speculating that The Killers would be playing as part of the V-fest (didn't look at dates, had no idea it was a monday)
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Seriously, what the #$@# is going on? Is this going to happen or not? Every single event is announced, and it's irresponsible of Virgin Mobile to delay and lack any hint of whether it is going to happen
I read the latest headline, which was 3 days ago, stating that one of the Merriwhether marketers got an email entitled, "MERRIWETHER", but opened it, and it was about expanding the venue, not the v-fest
Some say it will be announced on June 1st, but one person said it WILL be announced on June 26th
which is it? I can't even believe it is already into June, and no-one has an idea
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Not much that we already don't know but I was told yesterday that they are looking to bring it to Merriweather as a stopgap until a permanent location is found for the festival next year...it will still be two stages (main stage + symphony woods) but no word on a dance tent yet.
They are currently putting together a lineup so I would not expect to see a full one for a couple weeks. My friend was not sure if Weezer/Blink 182 would be headliners but thats what appears most logical to me. Im sure they will try to at least announce the headliners as soon as possible.
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Seriously, what the #$@# is going on? Is this going to happen or not? Every single event is announced, and it's irresponsible of Virgin Mobile to delay and lack any hint of whether it is going to happen
I read the latest headline, which was 3 days ago, stating that one of the Merriwhether marketers got an email entitled, "MERRIWETHER", but opened it, and it was about expanding the venue, not the v-fest
Some say it will be announced on June 1st, but one person said it WILL be announced on June 26th
which is it? I can't even believe it is already into June, and no-one has an idea
well it's not like they aren't making it public just to keep it a secret for no reason. I'm sure nothing is finalized yet. If you feel like blaming someone, I would suspect blame would best be placed on the bankrupt owners of pimlico.
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well it's not like they aren't making it public just to keep it a secret for no reason. I'm sure nothing is finalized yet. If you feel like blaming someone, I would suspect blame would best be placed on the bankrupt owners of pimlico.
Exactly!
Though Seth tends to always play the tease and wait until the last minute to annouce these kinds of things (probably just to make sure he has all of his ducks in a row) this is one year he deserves a bit of a break from us. He's been thrown a major, major curve ball with the entire Pimlico debacle. Shame because it's such a perfect venue for this festival. Good for Pimlico and Baltimore too.
Since nothing has yet to be announced, it wouldn't surprise me if you all got your wish and that it will be held sometime in September. That is, if it does happen this year. I suspect canning it for the year hasn't been the final verdict yet or I'm sure we would have received an 'I'm sorry folks, not this year' by now.
Add to everything, the economy sucks. That's going to have an impact on all angles. Seth is smart enough to know that less money will be coming in so money output will have to be carefully controlled. Sure, there a plenty DC people who haven't felt a penny pinch yet with new money coming in with a new administration (as always happens) and those with decent, more secure Federal jobs but, for the most part, the average person is hurting and must put limits on their discretionary spending; hence, they will tend to not buy higher priced tickets and/or buy less tickets in general. Just a reminder, the VFest is not exclusively DCcentric. It's big enough to be more Mid-Atlantic based. If you all want it just for yourselves than you'll just have to scale back.
Even if nothing happens this year, I have no doubt that the King of Cupcakes will be back next year once there has been time to regroup and fine tune the details.
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Something's looming:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postrock/2009/06/merriweather_post_now_w21_more.html
There's logic to this: "enhance" Merriweather for V-Fest...
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Something's looming:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postrock/2009/06/merriweather_post_now_w21_more.html
There's logic to this: "enhance" Merriweather for V-Fest...
Pinball! Thanks, Seth. Someone out there knows what a real arcade is like.
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Sounds promising, with or without a Vfest!
Then there's this:
"Also: More restrooms."
Not all that exciting but oh, so necessary. I just hope he remembers the hooks! ;D
Just one thing, what the Hell do chickens have to do with Merriweather? Was that something to please the neighbors or something? Will we see Josh striding it like some Cupcake cowboy all wild looking and donning 9:30 cupcakes in his ears?
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All the newness was out at MPP at the '80s metal fest on Saturday. It's mostly a new building between the barn and the pavilion, with about 8 pinball machines facing the pavilion (and games only a quarter), then about 4 different concession windows facing the barn, then a women's bathroom entrance facing the barn, and a men's bathroom entrance facing the back parking lot.
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now if they just could just tear down that mall and make it another parking lot for the venue . . . seeing how i pay a parking fee just to park at the mall.
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Maybe Seth snagged Pearl Jam and he's respectfully waiting for them to reveal the rest of their tour this week? :)
Either way, what's the harm in waiting a few more weeks? Last year was well worth the wait.
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Either way, what's the harm in waiting a few more weeks? Last year was well worth the wait.
What? The vast majority of us who "waited" for Vfest 2008 to get announced were majorly pissed. Holy revisionist history, Batman!
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Either way, what's the harm in waiting a few more weeks? Last year was well worth the wait.
What? The vast majority of us who "waited" for Vfest 2008 to get announced were majorly pissed. Holy revisionist history, Batman!
you arent into electronic music then, cause that tent lineup was sick sick sick.
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Either way, what's the harm in waiting a few more weeks? Last year was well worth the wait.
What? The vast majority of us who "waited" for Vfest 2008 to get announced were majorly pissed. Holy revisionist history, Batman!
you arent into electronic music then, cause that tent lineup was sick sick sick.
Amen. Underworld, Rabbit in the Moon, Steve Lawler, Ritchie Hawtin, Moby, etc etc. So much quality there last year. I'm so glad they got Underworld! (thank you seth!!!)
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Underworld's set was one of the best shows I have ever seen. So, so good.
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Either way, what's the harm in waiting a few more weeks? Last year was well worth the wait.
What? The vast majority of us who "waited" for Vfest 2008 to get announced were majorly pissed. Holy revisionist history, Batman!
Why? not a fan of the lineup? I thought it was one hell of a great weekend of music personally. Especially Saturday's lineup. NIN put on one the best live experiences I can remember in a long time. But to each their own I suppose.
I am a bit fidgety though. I've been waiting for an announcement for a longtime. Hope it doesn't disappoint.
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Found this tidbit on another board.
listening to Elliot in the Morning today and Elliot had some CEO-type guy from Merriweather on the show to hype up his big announcement regarding Merriweather later on today. He kept teasing the announcement being about improvements to the venue, but Elliot kept talking about "V-Fest being free on August 30th with Blink 182 and Weezer playing" so it seems this really is the V-Fest, more to come later today.
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They are always amazing live, even as a duo. Saw their tour in 1999 supporting Beaucoup Fish as a trio..one of the best shows ever :)
Underworld's set was one of the best shows I have ever seen. So, so good.
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i was at that show. it was at 930 club on 4/20. i don't remember much of it. but from what i do remember it was pretty awesome!
They are always amazing live, even as a duo. Saw their tour in 1999 supporting Beaucoup Fish as a trio..one of the best shows ever :)
Underworld's set was one of the best shows I have ever seen. So, so good.
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hooray!!!!
now we can really start with our wishlists....and it shouldnt be too hard since most band have already announced their schedules!
although, if it is in fact the weekend of 8/29-8/30 that will rule out mostly anyone cool in the dance tent, being that Creamfields is that weekend :(
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FINALLY!!! :)
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Underworld's set was one of the best shows I have ever seen. So, so good.
I <3 Underworld... seen em about half a dozen times since the mid to late 90s... but I gotta admit... I was a bit disappointed with the show at Virgin Fest last year... not because they weren't great and the track listing was anything short of awesome... but because it was so fucking quiet for some reason...
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yeah yeah yeahs
blitzen trapper
animal collective (sucks)
alex ovechkin
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saw them 4/29 at the Warfield, San Francisco! same tour! Karl is a great frontman and dancer ;)
i was at that show. it was at 930 club on 4/20. i don't remember much of it. but from what i do remember it was pretty awesome!
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Hum
I checked their tour schedule, they look fairly available.
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How about Dale Watson or Wayne Hancock?
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Underworld's set was one of the best shows I have ever seen. So, so good.
I <3 Underworld... seen em about half a dozen times since the mid to late 90s... but I gotta admit... I was a bit disappointed with the show at Virgin Fest last year... not because they weren't great and the track listing was anything short of awesome... but because it was so fucking quiet for some reason...
I'm glad someone else noticed that. It seemed like the sound volume had been turned down for their set. You could bearly hear the beats sometimes. It was rather annoying.
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That was the acoustic set.
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Hum
I checked their tour schedule, they look fairly available.
You are kidding me, right? They don't even leave IL. Why would they come to Baltimore?
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How about Dale Watson or Wayne Hancock?
how about Hockey?
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Wish list:
Bon Iver
I'm From Barcelona
The Hold Steady
Gogol Bordello
Andew Bird
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Weezer
Manchester Orchestra
Kevin Devine
Far out wish list headliners(any one of these 4):
Blur
Neil Young
Metallica
Pearl Jam
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Blur would be amazing. I still think if this thing's at Merriweather, the headliners won't be bigger than Blink/Weezer. Neil Young, Metallica and co could easily sell out MPP on their own, so the likelihood of them playing a small festival there is low.
Blur however, could be a decent choice. This isn't the UK, after all, so Blur isn't exactly the biggest deal in the world, but it could still be big enough to be a Merriweather show on tis own.
If they do end up playing, I'd strongly lean towards going.
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Shellac
Jesus Lizard
Magik Markers
Eat Skull
Kurt Vile
Psychedelic Horseshit
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Super Furry Animals. Obvs.
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Super Furry Animals. Obvs.
I cannot even articulate how much I would LOVE to see SFA to play in the US soon.
But they're booked for a few festivals in the UK around August, so if Vfest is the weekend of August 30th, it wouldn't be possible.
And I'd much rather see them headline at the 930 than play a festival slot at Merriweather/wherever.
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I wonder what the lineup is going to be....
Are they going to have A-list bands there? or just others?
Whens the official announcement because we all knew that Vfest was already going to happen, make the next move!!!
If weezer/blink 182 ever do headline (IF) the vfest, then I will be heavily disappointed.
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Seth does owe us a Jesus Lizard show...
Shellac
Jesus Lizard
Magik Markers
Eat Skull
Kurt Vile
Psychedelic Horseshit
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(Moved to the other, more appropriate thread.)
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I'm pretty sure TJL will be touring clubs in the fall. Would be surprised/sorely disappointed if there isn't at least one 930 date.
But a taste of that at V-Fest would be nice.
Rooting against MBV for V-Fest for a change; I've heard/read that the impact of the show is decreased significantly in an outdoor setting.
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It kinda is. Their set at Coachella was loud, but not as loud as it could have been. I didn't need earplugs and really loved it.
I would much rather them come to 9:30. I don't think I'd be able to comprehend the awesomeness of it.
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Hum
I checked their tour schedule, they look fairly available.
You are kidding me, right? They don't even leave IL. Why would they come to Baltimore?
Same reason they came out of hiatus and played furnacefest a few years back.. in Alabama of all places: Money.
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wishlist:
Gogol Bordello
Arctic MOnkeys
YYYs
Animal Collective
MGMT
Wolfmother?
everything I liked in 2007. And some other.
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I have complete faith that Seth will beat this lineup:
http://www.chartattack.com/news/70605/virgin-festival-bc-lineup-announced
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I have complete faith that Seth will beat this lineup:
http://www.chartattack.com/news/70605/virgin-festival-bc-lineup-announced
How does Our Lady Peace headline a bill that also includes Sonic Youth and De La Soul????
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I have complete faith that Seth will beat this lineup:
http://www.chartattack.com/news/70605/virgin-festival-bc-lineup-announced
How does Our Lady Peace headline a bill that also includes Sonic Youth and De La Soul????
its Canada, silly. (and why would De La Soul headline anything??)
if OLP even plays Vfest in Baltimore, this guy will pee himself.....hey seth!!!
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its Canada, silly. (and why would De La Soul headline anything??)
lol. in general, yeah fair on De La Soul... but when was the last time anyone paid attention to Our Lady Peace... 94?
(Except, I guess, in Canada)
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I have complete faith that Seth will beat this lineup:
http://www.chartattack.com/news/70605/virgin-festival-bc-lineup-announced
I would go see that. OLP, Sonic Youth, Jarvis Cocker, k-os, Mute Math, Gomez, and Future Of The Left are all fine by me.
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but when was the last time anyone paid attention to Our Lady Peace... 94?
(Except, I guess, in Canada)
Their biggest American hit was Somewhere Out There in 2002. They followed it up with Innocent, which was also pretty big. To be fair, their US popularity did trail off with the stinker of an album they put out after that and their inactivity.
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That doesn't seem like too bad of a lineup, actually.
I'd consider Vfest if Jarvis was there. Sonic Youth is out, with the 930 shows and all, but Jarvis?
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starseed
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I have complete faith that Seth will beat this lineup:
http://www.chartattack.com/news/70605/virgin-festival-bc-lineup-announced
I like you
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but when was the last time anyone paid attention to Our Lady Peace... 94?
(Except, I guess, in Canada)
Their biggest American hit was Somewhere Out There in 2002. They followed it up with Innocent, which was also pretty big. To be fair, their US popularity did trail off with the stinker of an album they put out after that and their inactivity.
Ok... fair... maybe it's just me who doesn't remember anything past Superman's Dead...
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I'd consider Vfest if Jarvis was there. Sonic Youth is out, with the 930 shows and all, but Jarvis?
I agree. Jarvis and k-os would be great mid-day acts.
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Jarvis is rumored to be touring the US later this year. Seriously doubt he will be on our VFEst bill though, as much as I'd love to see that happen.
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I don't know about anyone else, but I think today would be the perfect day to announce the details of V-Fest 2009, if for no other reason than to kill my desire to constantly refresh this page to see if anything new has come in...
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i'd love to see k-os! :D
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I don't know about anyone else, but I think today would be the perfect day to announce the details of V-Fest 2009, if for no other reason than to kill my desire to constantly refresh this page to see if anything new has come in...
Don't we already know that its August 30th at Merriweather, with Blink 182, Weezer and Fall Out Boy?
The rest is just the little details.
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Well, I don't/didn't know that it was that definite. I just thought it was all (brilliant) deduction on everyone's part, but I'd hate to make plans only to find out it's in mid-September or something. I guess I could try for a nearby hotel room that weekend and rebook if the dates change...
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Well, I don't/didn't know that it was that definite.
then you arent paying attention! :-)
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then you arent paying attention! :-)
Yeah, you're right. But it's like those old Hanes commercials: It doesn't say V-Fest until http://www.virginmobilefestival.com/ says it says V-Fest.
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It's obvious because 9:30, Merriweather, and other dc clubs have no bands booked for a very lucrative weekend spot. It's the 29-30th weekend. I already booked a hotel as it's my birthday anyway. However if it's blink 182 and Fall Out Boy, I won't be going.
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What's so lucrative about that weekend? August is typically dead for concerts. People are on vacation in August. And the type of people who vacation in Washington aren't the type who would hang out at rock clubs.
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It's obvious because 9:30, Merriweather, and other dc clubs have no bands booked for a very lucrative weekend spot. It's the 29-30th weekend. I already booked a hotel as it's my birthday anyway. However if it's blink 182 and Fall Out Boy, I won't be going.
FOB will be half way across the world that weekend. Guess your going.
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It's obvious because 9:30, Merriweather, and other dc clubs have no bands booked for a very lucrative weekend spot. It's the 29-30th weekend. I already booked a hotel as it's my birthday anyway. However if it's blink 182 and Fall Out Boy, I won't be going.
FOB will be half way across the world that weekend. Guess your going.
yeah, i didnt meant to include Fall Out Boy. i just meant it was that tour that would be headlining.
Blink 182 headlining is sorta lame, but no MORE lame than RHCP, Coldplay, Smashing Pumpkins or Jack Johnson! (who have headlined before). Weezer on the bill, thats ok, nothing terrible about that. Theres still room to make it pretty nifty.
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What's so lucrative about that weekend?
I'm guessing considering the rumor it is at Merriweather and there is nothing there that weekend, nor at 9:30 club so far.
August is typically dead for concerts.
The last two Virgin Festivals have been in August
And the type of people who vacation in Washington aren't the type who would hang out at rock clubs.
I vacation in DC and Baltimore, and go to the rock clubs and shows...just like plenty of people I know.
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What's so lucrative about that weekend? August is typically dead for concerts. People are on vacation in August. And the type of people who vacation in Washington aren't the type who would hang out at rock clubs.
but by August 30th, college students are back. no?
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Good point. Unless someone shows me some data to disprove mine, i'm not going to concede it, but your point allows me to see the other side of the coin.
I guess my typical concert demographic is generally post-collegiate, so I tend to not even think of the college kids.
What's so lucrative about that weekend? August is typically dead for concerts. People are on vacation in August. And the type of people who vacation in Washington aren't the type who would hang out at rock clubs.
but by August 30th, college students are back. no?
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Good point. Unless someone shows me some data to disprove mine, i'm not going to concede it, but your point allows me to see the other side of the coin.
I guess my typical concert demographic is generally post-collegiate, so I tend to not even think of the college kids.
What's so lucrative about that weekend? August is typically dead for concerts. People are on vacation in August. And the type of people who vacation in Washington aren't the type who would hang out at rock clubs.
but by August 30th, college students are back. no?
yeah, its hard to say really. cause you have area students that leave this area too. so that could even be a wash.
but if you're talking Blink 182, we're probably not talking too many post-collegiate people! But if we look at Pollstar for Baltimore/DC shows that weekend, nothing is listed now anywhere except for the Black Crowes at Rams Head Live and a Lee Greenwood show in Frederick and BB king at Wolf Trap. so as of now, lucrative could be seen to mean, "the only show in town that weekend"
hows that for data! :)
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What's so lucrative about that weekend? August is typically dead for concerts. People are on vacation in August. And the type of people who vacation in Washington aren't the type who would hang out at rock clubs.
and by the way, this isnt really what i would call "data"...
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Didn't say it was. Wer'e all operating on opinions here.
What's so lucrative about that weekend? August is typically dead for concerts. People are on vacation in August. And the type of people who vacation in Washington aren't the type who would hang out at rock clubs.
and by the way, this isnt really what i would call "data"...