Just Announced

[Bombay Chutney]

Originally posted by beetsnotbeats:
  The combination of a sub-par lineup and extremely high ticket prices has most likely lead to the slow sales.  

Shocking!

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by beetsnotbeats:
  Via  DCRTV's mailbag:
 
 Word is that due to lackluster sales for tickets to HFStival 2006,(7,000 of the 54,000) the 2 day event may be moved to a one day on that Sunday. Any bands that can move to Sunday will be added to the lineup. The other option being thrown around is to cancel the event. If this happens the outlook on the HFS music on 105.7 looks doomed once again. The combination of a sub-par lineup and extremely high ticket prices has most likely lead to the slow sales. (4/13/06)
 
 Dave's response: Well, what did you expect? Basically, CBS fucked over alt rock HFS by turning it into a parttime station that can't be heard in the DC area. And now HFS's remaining music listeners are returning the "gratitude".....

The DCRTV mailbag is hardly a confirmed source, but I can't say I doubt their sales figures (too high if anything) and they deserve their event getting axed.

[ggw]

Originally posted by beetsnotbeats:
  Word is that due to lackluster sales for tickets to HFStival 2006,(7,000 of the 54,000)

I thought capacity at Merriweather was somewhere around 15,000-16,000?

[Bags]

Originally posted by beetsnotbeats:
 Dave's response: Well, what did you expect? Basically, CBS fucked over alt rock HFS by turning it into a parttime station that can't be heard in the DC area. And now HFS's remaining music listeners are returning the "gratitude".....

Hello, insane ticket prices, insane ticket prices, insane ticket prices...
 
 And certainly a lackluster lineup.
 
 I'm only sorry because it was a Merriweather event, and I want Merriweather to kick ass and take no prisoners.

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
  strokes/secret machines @ innsbrook pavillion (richmond)
 sat. 5/20
 $10 GA
 

When do these tix go on sale?  And what site can I get em from?

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by amnesiac:
  When do these tix go on sale?  And what site can I get em from?

Tommorrow at either 10 or noon (I forget).
 
 www.y101rocks.com

[soot123]

>>>>i was wondering about that. I saw her on Subterranean and i think shes a cunt. so why does she want the place seated? her music is too boring to stand and listen to?
 
 all that extra work for the staph. i dont like her...or anyone else who uses the Flaming Lips to gain Indie Cred....shes nothing more than an ugly Sarah McLachlan or Dido... <<<<
 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 A) Cat Power's been putting out records since 1994- I dont think she needs The Flaming Lips for indie cred..if anything its the other way around
 B) She'll be performing with the Memphis Rhythm band , made of old soul/blues musicians that have played with the likes of Al Green & Booker T's etc
 C) her new record is pretty mellow , lends itself to seated enviroment methinks
 D) if you dont like her or her music fine, but to call her ugly is really where you went off the deep end...I dont think theres a whole lot of debate on her looks
 
 http://www.thefader.com/blog/articles/2006/01/26/greatest-hits
 
 oh and
 E)  you are a horses ass

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
   

Originally posted by beetsnotbeats:
  Word is that due to lackluster sales for tickets to HFStival 2006,(7,000 of the 54,000)

I thought capacity at Merriweather was somewhere around 15,000-16,000? [/b]

i believe they were planning on using some of the park/parking lot area to fit more stuff/people...not just the normal pavilion/lawn area.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Actually, there was a whole lot of debate about her looks on this very board, though I don't have the time or interest to look the thread up.
 
 
 

Originally posted by soot123:
  >>>>i was wondering about that. I saw her on Subterranean and i think shes a cunt. so why does she want the place seated? her music is too boring to stand and listen to?
 
 all that extra work for the staph. i dont like her...or anyone else who uses the Flaming Lips to gain Indie Cred....shes nothing more than an ugly Sarah McLachlan or Dido... <<<<
 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 A) Cat Power's been putting out records since 1994- I dont think she needs The Flaming Lips for indie cred..if anything its the other way around
 B) She'll be performing with the Memphis Rhythm band , made of old soul/blues musicians that have played with the likes of Al Green & Booker T's etc
 C) her new record is pretty mellow , lends itself to seated enviroment methinks
 D) if you dont like her or her music fine, but to call her ugly is really where you went off the deep end...I dont think theres a whole lot of debate on her looks
 
  http://www.thefader.com/blog/articles/2006/01/26/greatest-hits
 
 oh and
 E)  you are a horses ass

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
   

Originally posted by amnesiac:
  When do these tix go on sale?  And what site can I get em from?

Tommorrow at either 10 or noon (I forget).
 
 www.y101rocks.com [/b]

Awesome, thanks. I wish I had known about this before I bought tix to see just The Strokes in AC

[Darth Ed]

Originally posted by Chevy Chase:
  Tapes 'n Tapes
 
 6/8
 Fletchers
 
 Black Cat??? Somebody in DC???

FYI, I e-mailed info@blackcatdc.com and asked them to book Tapes 'n Tapes and I just received the following response:
 
 

There are no plans to book them at the Cat at the moment.

Bummer. Maybe they would change their minds if enough people asked? Any other possible DC venues? Are Tapes 'n Tapes too big for DC9 or Velvet Lounge at this point? Otherwise, might have to make the trip to Baltimore....

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Iota?
 
 

Originally posted by Darth Ed:
   

Originally posted by Chevy Chase:
  Tapes 'n Tapes
 
 6/8
 Fletchers
 
 Black Cat??? Somebody in DC???

FYI, I e-mailed info@blackcatdc.com and asked them to book Tapes 'n Tapes and I just received the following response:
 
   

There are no plans to book them at the Cat at the moment.

Bummer. Maybe they would change their minds if enough people asked? Any other possible DC venues? Are Tapes 'n Tapes too big for DC9 or Velvet Lounge at this point? Otherwise, might have to make the trip to Baltimore.... [/b]

[BookerT]

[snark] don't worry, pitchfork will have told you another band to devote yourself to by then. [/snark]

[kurosawa-b/w]

5/8/06   Hockey Night  @ Iota
 
 I've been wanting to see them.

[Big KC]

Guns N' Roses Line Up Two New York Shows
 
 Band set to play May 15 and 17 gigs at Hammerstein Ballroom.