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Post by Broc1123 on Jan 9, 2018 7:20:03 GMT -6
I don't understand who this is speaking to. I really don't.
Definitely not to people who follow music (aka us)
Definitely not the hippies (aka the original audience)
Definitely not the young people with that top line
Definitely not people who live in a city because that top 6 is extremely not rare.
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Post by k two b on Jan 9, 2018 7:20:38 GMT -6
Honestly a much more enjoyable Roo than in recent years. Although, even when the undercard suffered, Roo delivered on the headliners. In a year they went back to some unique and odd bookings, they totally missed on headliners.
Enough on there I would consider going again (and I think I’d enjoy a full day here more than I would at Coachella.
Lots of non-dj acts that would get me dancing (Old Crow, Trombone Shorty, Grand Ole Opry, Anderson paak, Chic, Thundercat).
Really misses the garage rock/punk in the lower lines that I usuallly love at fests.
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Post by wanny on Jan 9, 2018 7:22:42 GMT -6
Man where the the monkeys at?
Not terrible a line up, but an easy pass for me
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 7:23:38 GMT -6
Y’all thought last year was a dumpster fire. This is easily wayyyy worse
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Post by neader on Jan 9, 2018 7:25:54 GMT -6
Yeah I just looked at last year and this is much worse. 2015 is still bottom of the barrel tho.
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Post by facts on Jan 9, 2018 7:26:13 GMT -6
Picture how bad this would be mocked if it was a Lolla lineup with that top 5 - which is really so Lolla. I think people are forgiving because there are some red meat acts for the core Roo faithful, but this fest isn't aiming that high anymore.
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Post by jimmyrecard on Jan 9, 2018 7:31:33 GMT -6
If Lolla had a top 8 anything like this, we would be declaring it the worst lineup they've ever had. I just can't get over how lazy that top 3 is ... there isn't even an attempt to have anything interesting there. Obviously a lineup is made by the undercard, but I still expect some attempt at a unique headliner or two.
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Post by k two b on Jan 9, 2018 7:35:58 GMT -6
I am missing the hate for this lineup.
While the top 3 lines do not deliver (lines 2 to 3 used to be where Roo stood out thanks to late night headliner-quality sets), the rest of the lineup is very traditional Bonnaroo. The undercard has world, funk, jam, jazz, soul, country, bluegrass, etc. music.
Outside of missing at the top, the only other thing that bothers me is they seemingly miss very low too. While I may just be out of touch, I don’t see many currently trending artists at the bottom (and none of the garage rock/metal/punk kind); it appears as if they instead took the easy route and brought in djs/singer songwriters. (To be fair, this opinion would probably change as I listened to those acts. Already discovered Blank Range is enjoyable).
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Post by jimmyrecard on Jan 9, 2018 7:38:27 GMT -6
I am missing the hate for this lineup. While the top 3 lines do not deliver (lines 2 to 3 used to be where Roo stood out thanks to late night headliner-quality sets), the rest of the lineup is very traditional Bonnaroo. The undercard has world, funk, jam, jazz, soul, country, bluegrass, etc. music. Outside of missing at the top, the only other thing that bothers me is they seemingly miss very low too. While I may just be out of touch, I don’t see many currently trending artists at the bottom (and none of the garage rock/metal/punk kind); it appears as if they instead took the easy route and brought in djs/singer songwriters. (To be fair, this opinion would probably change as I listened to those acts. Already discovered Blank Range is enjoyable). If the top 3 lines are as empty as these are, and down low is thin too, then I see no way to justify charging $300 + fees + camping charges. If this fest was on the order of ~$200 I'd be way more forgiving. |
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Post by concertgoer on Jan 9, 2018 7:39:09 GMT -6
Picture how bad this would be mocked if it was a Lolla lineup with that top 5 - which is really so Lolla. I think people are forgiving because there are some red meat acts for the core Roo faithful, but this fest isn't aiming that high anymore. This is true. I’m probably being too easy on this lineup. |
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Post by facts on Jan 9, 2018 7:43:43 GMT -6
Picture how bad this would be mocked if it was a Lolla lineup with that top 5 - which is really so Lolla. I think people are forgiving because there are some red meat acts for the core Roo faithful, but this fest isn't aiming that high anymore. This is true. I’m probably being too easy on this lineup. It's not as offensive as last year's lineup - but when you overlay this on what some of these acts would play even on a 3 day Lolla lineup - it's pretty shocking. |
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Post by concertgoer on Jan 9, 2018 7:47:38 GMT -6
Yeah like I know Dua Lipa has blown up, but I don’t think she would get that kind of billing at Lolla.
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Post by claypoolfan on Jan 9, 2018 7:50:03 GMT -6
It has gotten to the point where I cringe more when I see the Killers on a lineup than when I see the Chainsmokers. I don't understand how they can consistently topline these majors.
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Post by wanny on Jan 9, 2018 7:50:12 GMT -6
Man where the the monkeys at?
Not terrible a line up, but an easy pass for me
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Post by concertgoer on Jan 9, 2018 7:52:55 GMT -6
It has gotten to the point where I cringe more when I see the Killers on a lineup than when I see the Chainsmokers. I don't understand how they can consistently topline these majors. Their show at the UC is sold out. They are a big festival draw. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 7:55:09 GMT -6
Lineup gets better the further down you go. I'd have a good time if I already had tickets, but that upper tier is so unfortunate.
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Post by claypoolfan on Jan 9, 2018 7:55:34 GMT -6
It has gotten to the point where I cringe more when I see the Killers on a lineup than when I see the Chainsmokers. I don't understand how they can consistently topline these majors. Their show at the UC is sold out. They are a big festival draw. Oh no I'm not arguing their draw at all, I just don't get how they of all bands are still this much of a draw off of a few hit singles that came out over a decade ago. |
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Post by Xamnam on Jan 9, 2018 7:57:04 GMT -6
Honestly a much more enjoyable Roo than in recent years. Although, even when the undercard suffered, Roo delivered on the headliners. In a year they went back to some unique and odd bookings, they totally missed on headliners. Enough on there I would consider going again ( and I think I’d enjoy a full day here more than I would at Coachella.Lots of non-dj acts that would get me dancing (Old Crow, Trombone Shorty, Grand Ole Opry, Anderson paak, Chic, Thundercat). Really misses the garage rock/punk in the lower lines that I usuallly love at fests. I do have to agree here. Bonnaroo was always the festival that I felt I could go in blind to and still have a fun time. |
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Post by dij22 on Jan 9, 2018 7:58:29 GMT -6
I don't think I know a single act in the bottom half of the lineup, but the top half is kinda interesting I guess.
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Post by concertgoer on Jan 9, 2018 8:01:28 GMT -6
I don't understand who this is speaking to. I really don't. Definitely not to people who follow music (aka us) Definitely not the hippies (aka the original audience) Definitely not the young people with that top line Definitely not people who live in a city because that top 6 is extremely not rare. I think Live Nation is now fine with this festival having smaller attendance since they own the farm and make up the lost revenue with their other southern festival Shaky Knees. I did a quick glance and there doesn’t seem to be any overlap between the lineups. |
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Post by concertgoer on Jan 9, 2018 8:02:47 GMT -6
If anyone here is going they should check out Alex Lahey.
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Post by irvred on Jan 9, 2018 8:03:41 GMT -6
The important thing here is the Paramore train is still chug-chugging along.
I sure as hell ain't going to Roo again but I do think this is better than last year's.
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Post by neader on Jan 9, 2018 8:06:24 GMT -6
U2, lorde the xx, chance, future islands, last year was much better imo
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Post by Xamnam on Jan 9, 2018 8:06:36 GMT -6
How is Legacy\Jam / Modern / Someone in between a headliner format you can screw up so consistently?
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Post by neader on Jan 9, 2018 8:07:24 GMT -6
And who could forget board darling Marshmello?
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Post by concertgoer on Jan 9, 2018 8:08:22 GMT -6
U2, lorde the xx, chance, future islands, last year was much better imo I agree that the top lines were better last year. The undercard seems better to me this year, but Roo is a fest where I really at least headliner that I love. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 8:08:48 GMT -6
Board darling Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has taken his place.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 8:09:18 GMT -6
Yeah this is a way more diverse and consistent lineup than last year. Last year had a top line and nothing else.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 8:09:39 GMT -6
it's not as miserable in the middle as previous years but the top line is abysmal.
im actually impressed with some aspects (giving sturgill a sub spot, 2 bon iver sets, future, chic/nile, even sheryl lol)
but then it drops off halfway and i know almost no acts.
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Post by andrewvb on Jan 9, 2018 8:10:19 GMT -6
dang, bonnaroo is......kind of good. too bad they couldn't throw in just one u2-esque act with the top 3 to make it actually good.
sturgill, future, and 2 unique bon iver sets is *fire emoji*
2 unique bon iver sets has to mean a for emma set and a 22 a million set, right?
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