Bonnaroo (mereged)

"Clear Channel Communications Inc., a global leader in advertisement and entertainment announced the acquisition of New Orleans based Superfly Productions. Superfly has had recent success with the summer music festival Bonnaroo. Specifics of the acquisition have yet to be disclosed, but estimates put the purchase price around $12 million in common stock and cash. Clear Channel plans to capitalize on Superfly's ability to produce successful and profitable festivals and concerts. In addition, Clear Channel can instantly cash in on the positive name recognition of Bonnaroo and such upcoming acts as the sold out live music cruise called Jam Cruise. "Clear Channel has been very successful in producing a variety of live concerts and events. By adding Superfly's reputation and name recognition, they can open even more inroads into the live 'jam' based music scene," says New York industry analyst Melba Toeste. "Clear Channel is king at the mass-marketing of production and advertisement for live concert events, but lacks certain name cachet and credibility among fans and musicians alike." Toeste points out. Plans are already underway to create a Bonnaroo-like music festival featuring headliners Cher and Blue Man Group. Designing the festival in the style of Bonnaroo will allow Clear Channel to increase ticket sales while optimizing fan enjoyment."


Taken from http://www.comomusic.com/displaynewscomments.php?newsid=310

 

I have no Idea what Melba Toast is, nor what makes a jam band a jam band, or who is a "jam band" and who isn't. Nor do I care if Clear Channel whiped Superflies ass on a hot summers night. You said you've been asking for three years so I pasted in the first googled response.

PEACE

 

yeah that article is obviously fake.

 

The only thing that raised my eyebrow was "Plans are already underway to create a Bonnaroo-like music festival featuring headliners Cher and Blue Man Group"

 

Good points. You know factor all that you said in with the fact that I am just jealous that I can't go and you can see why I sound so bitter.

Have a blast everyone.

 

Agreed. Sounds like something I would say!

 

Ok, in support of the Roo I have compiled the list of bands that will appear at this years Roo. Let me know which ones I missed. I think there are at least a few.

Roo 07:

The Police
Tool
The White Stripes
Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals
The Flaming Lips
Franz Ferdinand
Damien Ween
The Decemberists
Kings of Leon
Wolfmother
Regina Spektor
The Black Keys
DJ Shadow
Gillian Welch
Spoon
Sasha & John Digweed
Old Crow Medicine Show
The Hold Steady
Lily Allen Fountains Of Wayne
Feist
Hot Chip
John Butler Trio
Aesop Rock
The Richard Thompson Band
Dierks Bentley
James Blood Ulmer
Xavier Rudd
Gogol Bordello
Junior Brown
Tortoise
T-Bone Burnett
Mavis Staples Clutch
Cold War Kids
Dr. Dog
Paolo Nutini
RX Bandits
The Nightwatchman
Girl Talk
Martha Wainwright
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Annuals
Sam Roberts Band
Elvis Perkins in Dearland
Charlie Louvin
Sonya Kitchell
Mute Math
Apollo Sunshine
Uncle Earl
The National
The Little Ones
Black Angels
Ryan Shaw
Lewis Black & Friends
Dave Attell
David Cross

Lots of talent there. Definitely a few must see's.

 

yeah that's the problem.. only a FEW must sees and it's 200 bucks...

 

that is the most awful line up.....only a few good bands, mixed in with top 40 after top 40 act.....the ROO is dead. just go to another festival!!! there are such better ones out there....

 

Well on a positive note:

Superfly productions is in no way affiliated with Clear Channel. I researched it last night for an hour or two and came up with no evidence supporting this claim.

 

Why does everyone feel so hurt about the line-up? Superfly are being innovators, there is no fest in the country with the set-up they have and enough bands of each genre to keep you busy all day long. I am def in support, but I will also hit up 10k because i do love that smaller vibe feel.

 

Whats with all the bitchin about the line up ??? Festivals are more about than just the music !!!! I came over from the U.K last year & didn't know more than 1/2 the line up there, yea sure I knew the main headliners & a few other bits & pieces & I had a great time there, regardless of who was playing !!! It's all about the atmosphere & the people who you meet there, I say if you've not been before, your gonna enjoy it. I may even be coming back this year cos I had soo much fun, You wanna see commercial Festivals !!!! Come over to the U.K & go to Glastonbury or Reading now thats commercialism !!!!!!

 

Yeah, I just want to go for the experience. Tool is one of my favorite bands, but I really haven't heard much from very many others.

 

I'm debating on going but for that much money i can go see alot of shows for less hassle. I really want to go though.

 

Here is a better list:

Widespread Panic
Tool
Ratdog
Ziggy Marley
Govt Mule
North Mississippi All-stars
The Police
Galactic
Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys
Wilco
Hot Tuna
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Damien Rice
The White Stripes
Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals

The Flaming Lips
Franz Ferdinand
Damien Ween
The Decemberists
Kings of Leon
Wolfmother
Regina Spektor
The Black Keys
DJ Shadow
Gillian Welch
Spoon
Sasha & John Digweed
Old Crow Medicine Show
The Hold Steady
Lily Allen Fountains Of Wayne
Feist
Hot Chip
John Butler Trio
Aesop Rock
The Richard Thompson Band
Dierks Bentley
James Blood Ulmer
Xavier Rudd
Gogol Bordello
Junior Brown
Tortoise
T-Bone Burnett
Mavis Staples Clutch
Cold War Kids
Dr. Dog
Paolo Nutini
RX Bandits
The Nightwatchman
Girl Talk
Martha Wainwright
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Annuals
Sam Roberts Band
Elvis Perkins in Dearland
Charlie Louvin
Sonya Kitchell
Mute Math
Apollo Sunshine
Uncle Earl
The National
The Little Ones
Black Angels
Ryan Shaw
Lewis Black & Friends
Dave Attell
David Cross

IMO ther are about 13-14 acts worth seeing. Not bad! Tool rules and I love WSP.

 

13(artists ya like) x $25(normal concert ticket price) = $325... thats well worth the price of admission.