2019 Headliners

[Hawros]

24 minutes ago, gearbm95 said:

I think it has to do with the fact that they haven't had a "hit" in North America on either of their last 2 albums. They've played every festival 2 or 3 times now and they're approaching tblhe county fair/casino venue circuit due to their irrelevance...

Then they get booked for Woodstock*...they must have a damn good booking agent...

* and Glastonbury.

[H.M.V]

1 hour ago, gearbm95 said:

The Killers were just leaked as one of the headliners for Woodstock's 50th Anniversary this year...the backlash on social media is not pretty. These guys are the epitome of a boring booking...

Jesus and imagine dragons. Not even sure I know an imagine dragons song. I'm sure I do but couldn't name it. What a let down for a 50th. 

[H.M.V]

double post

Edited March 6, 2019 by H.M.V

[SighMo]

1 hour ago, gearbm95 said:

I think it has to do with the fact that they haven't had a "hit" in North America on either of their last 2 albums. They've played every festival 2 or 3 times now and they're approaching tblhe county fair/casino venue circuit due to their irrelevance...

Then they get booked for Woodstock...they must have a damn good booking agent...

So...like I said then. 

[HeyPorter]

26 minutes ago, H.M.V said:

Jesus and imagine dragons. Not even sure I know an imagine dragons song. I'm sure I do but couldn't name it. What a let down for a 50th. 

Cone on, Radioactive. They are the epitome of a one song band. 

[H.M.V]

4 minutes ago, HeyPorter said:

Cone on, Radioactive. They are the epitome of a one song band. 

Just googled it, skipped through and didnt recognise it, listened to a different song on youtube and it sounded exactly the same. A lot of scrunchy guitar and shouting of Hey. I'm sure there is one i know, I remember hearing something by them on the radio. Can't remember if I liked it but I remember the name. I mean you're gonna remember a band with dragons in their name even if you don't actually recall their music. It's late. I'll stop rambling now. 

[HeyPorter]

18 minutes ago, HeyPorter said:

Cone on, Radioactive. They are the epitome of a one song band. 

I think I got this wrong, just raised myself a Bastille. 

[MetaKate]

45 minutes ago, H.M.V said:

Jesus and imagine dragons. Not even sure I know an imagine dragons song. I'm sure I do but couldn't name it. What a let down for a 50th. 

My 5yr old nephew loves imagine dragons and I make fun of him for it. It's like maroon 5 garbage. They're HUGE on the radio in Canada but it's awful awful pop shite. 

[H.M.V]

1 minute ago, MetaKate said:

My 5yr old nephew loves imagine dragons and I make fun of him for it. It's like maroon 5 garbage. They're HUGE on the radio in Canada but it's awful awful pop shite. 

It really is just a sign of our times that we have The Killers and Imagine Dragons headlining the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Its utterly depressing in comparison. 

[MetaKate]

Just now, H.M.V said:

It really is just a sign of our times that we have The Killers and Imagine Dragons headlining the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Its utterly depressing in comparison. 

Theres also 2 competing "Woodstock " anniversary events on the same weekend..m one got the name and one got the location!

[H.M.V]

Fucks sake, look at this. 

Day 2: Saturday, August 16 1969

Quill > Playlist
Country Joe McDonald > Set List
John B. Sebastian > Playlist
Keef Hartley Band > Set List
Santana > Playlist
Incredible String Band > Set List
Canned Heat > Set Playlist
Grateful Dead > Playlist
Leslie West & Mountain > Playlist
Creedence Clearwater Revival > Set List
Janis Joplin > Playlist
Sly & The Family Stone > Set List
The Who > Playlist
Jefferson Airplane > Set List

Day 3: Sunday, August 17 1969

Joe Cocker > Playlist
Country Joe & The Fish > Set List
Ten Years After > Set List
Johnny Winter > Playlist
Blood Sweat And Tears > Set List
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young > Playlist

Day 4: Monday, August 18 1969

Paul Butterfield Blues Band > Set List
Sha Na Na > Playlist
Jimi Hendrix > Set List

 

[HeyPorter]

4 minutes ago, MetaKate said:

My 5yr old nephew loves imagine dragons and I make fun of him for it. It's like maroon 5 garbage. They're HUGE on the radio in Canada but it's awful awful pop shite. 

That’s harsh, my 6 yr old niece adores George Ezra but I can’t bring myself to rinse her for it. 

[dentalplan]

3 minutes ago, H.M.V said:

It really is just a sign of our times that we have The Killers and Imagine Dragons headlining the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Its utterly depressing in comparison. 

Who cares? They’re just making a buck off the name. It’s not like the legacy of Woodstock is being tarnished here. The Isle of Wight 50th anniversary was last year and that had The Killers too. In fact why aren’t The Killers playing Glastonbury next year?

[H.M.V]

Just now, dentalplan said:

Who cares? They’re just making a buck off the name. It’s not like the legacy of Woodstock is being tarnished here. The Isle of Wight 50th anniversary was last year and that had The Killers too. In fact why aren’t The Killers playing Glastonbury next year?

Thats kinda why it bugs me. A buck off the name. Doesn't really matter to me of course cos I would never have been attending regardless. 

[MetaKate]

4 minutes ago, HeyPorter said:

That’s harsh, my 6 yr old niece adores George Ezra but I can’t bring myself to rinse her for it. 

Try listening to the song "thunder" on repeat for 30minutes and then get back to me. 

[dentalplan]

2 minutes ago, H.M.V said:

Thats kinda why it bugs me. A buck off the name. Doesn't really matter to me of course cos I would never have been attending regardless. 

Well people would be going just for the name of it too, considering it’s 100+ miles from the historic site.

And it would be hard to actually run it in a Woodstock ‘69 and ‘99 type way where they book artists of the time, because there’d be boomers seething at all NBA YoungBoy and Trippie Redd and Doja Cat all over the bill.

[HeyPorter]

40 minutes ago, MetaKate said:

Try listening to the song "thunder" on repeat for 30minutes and then get back to me. 

To be honest I think your nephew is ahead of the game at 5 years old. At least they’re a band and very popular amongst the teen/trendy demographic. 

[BackpackFullOfWarmBeer]

1 hour ago, MetaKate said:

My 5yr old nephew loves imagine dragons and I make fun of him for it. It's like maroon 5 garbage. They're HUGE on the radio in Canada but it's awful awful pop shite. 

Yeah, can confirm.   My 9yr old son plays hockey, and each week a different kid gets to pick the pre-game song.  It's mostly Imagine Dragons. Though, there's been a recent uptick in AC/DC selections which gives me hope for the future.

[MetaKate]

47 minutes ago, HeyPorter said:

To be honest I think your nephew is ahead of the game at 5 years old. At least they’re a band and very popular amongst the teen/trendy demographic. 

Being 5 is no excuse!

I really came here to add another festival to the killers lineup. 

They're headlining every festival this year that they missed last year I think. 

Bluesfest (Ottawa) is the latest... the backstreet boys are also headlining... what is happening. 

I feel like someone has broken the timeline and I'm genuinely worried. 

Edited March 6, 2019 by MetaKate

[CaledonianGonzo]

3 hours ago, HeyPorter said:

They are the epitome of a one song band. 

[Sasperella]

7 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

Yeah, getting a bit tired of the wellies v hiking boots and what’s the best burger debates. 

But I have a very important question regarding whether I should buy a second special Glastonbury/general festival pair of my wonderful (waterproof and comfy) new Nellie Chukka Timberlands, or just commit to cleaning them after. They claim to be nubuck - does that do well in mud? And will the rainwater get in the top if I stand in a deep puddle? Does anyone have them in purple?

Surely these ARE the important discussions when we think a headline announcement is just going to be The Killers anyway  It certainly seems like we're going to get a lot less traction from posting potential set-lists than we did with Radiohead....  

[JoBalls]

Just seen this on Twitter, looks like there is an announcement on Friday evening...

[Gnomicide]

6 minutes ago, JoBalls said:

Just seen this on Twitter, looks like there is an announcement on Friday evening...

That's the club in Pilton.

[Ayrshire Chris]

2 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

That's the club in Pilton.

Gaga doing a secret set in the working mans club.  Didn’t the foos play a gig in a local hall? 

[Sasperella]

Is this the sort of time where someone needs to post the "IT'S HAPPENING" meme?