Police @ Bannaroo?

[Divemistress of the Dark]

Part of me thinks I'd have enjoyed Bonnaroo more 15+ years ago - when I was more prepared to deal with hassle and lines, and when I hadn't had the experience of living in Washington, D.C. and now Nashville, both of which are just rife with great concert experiences that don't require exorbitant financial commitments and a willingness to endure any amount of personal indignity just to get a tiny glimpse of a musician.

I'm really trying not to play spoilsport. I know people are thrilled to death about the prospect of a Police reunion, but I do admit to being a tiny bit disappointed, because I strongly suspect they'll only play gigantic arenas where the experience will be more about the drunks on both sides and behind than about the music. If it's an outside festival, one might be surrounded by people saying "The Police - oh yeah, I remember that one song from grade school"; won't know their music at all, and won't appreciate the experience.

Which is why I'm really more excited about any new recordings they may do. Otherwise, honestly? I'd a lot rather have had a new Gizmo record this year, and Stewart talking about the new movie and maybe, someday writing a book. And maybe another bunch of essays and a new concert tour from Andy (he never did get closer to me than Chicago on that book tour).

I guess I should be happy that whatever new shows they do play will eventually come out on DVD, and that I'll get to read good reviews from people here who are happy to see the Police (even if it's from the back of a crowded arena), and I'm happy for them. Truly. I've gotten to see some concerts that were really life changers, and this may be that incident for young folks and some other people who haven't been quite so exposed to the magic that was the Police.

So anyway, that's my piece on the matter, and I still very well may go to Bonnaroo (maybe just for the one day, so it's more manageable). In any event I'll still be around checking this thread so I can answer questions for folks who do want to go. And to post anything I hear locally. But if this rumor is true, we likely will hear something soon, because the Bonnaroo organizers always release the lineup Jan. 31, and I can't imagine they wouldn't want to publicize this far and wide. Will keep you posted. DotD

[Kim]

I hope it's not true. I went to Woodstock 94 and while the music was great, I was done with the tent thing after one night. I was ready to go home. Also, they ran out of food and after it rained the mud was so thick you couldn't walk to the portable potties up on the hill. Let's just say the bottom of the hill was pretty gross. Lollapalooza was great - one day. I would never do a festival again, not even to see my boys, and that's saying a lot.

[Divemistress of the Dark]

You could just go for the one day. They'll put up a schedule with which acts are in which time slots well before the dates of the event.

Honestly, I don't think $139 is wildly unreasonable to see one of my all-time favorite bands...the real downside is just how crowded that infield is going to be. And you can't even get there really early and set up camp, because they'll have other bands on beforehand...and even if you get there as soon as you can (after the previous band) and set up camp, people WILL step all over your stuff and stand directly in front of you. Sad but true.

I'm definitely going to look into VIP passes (even though they're A LOT more expensive) if it comes to that.

[Divemistress of the Dark]

Nothing to see here. Move along.

[Divemistress of the Dark]

Just got a really funny email from Bonnaroo.com:

2006 LIVE VIDEOS -
OYSTERHEAD TRACKS ADDED!

We added 3 video tracks from Oysterhead's Bonnaroo 2006 performance at www.bonnaroo.com. Also check out videos from the SuperJam, moe., Matisyahu, Ben Folds, Nickel Creek and more!

INITIAL ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!

Just a reminder that the initial artist announcement for this summer's Bonnaroo Music Festival will be on Wednesday, February 14th. This announcement will include an initial lineup of artists, as well as ticket on-sale information for the festival being held June 14-17, 2007.

For updated info, please visit www.bonnaroo.com.

You think they're trying to stoke speculation, here?

[blueseattle]

Maybe! Just one more week!

This is worst than Christmas, I always knew Santa never existed, but with this... who knows?!?

Damn, it'll be crazy on here Sunday night and maybe we'll hear of setlists on Monday night or Tuesday morning.

Can you even imagine it? Posting, "So, what was the set list last night?"

AHHH! I'm going nuts.

[Divemistress of the Dark]

Well, I'm feeling a bit deflated at the moment. I admit to feeling somewhat like mutton dressed as lamb today over this Sting.com business...but thought I'd pass on the Bonnaroo news.

You may want to register your e-mail address at Bonnaroo.com if you want email updates yourself, blue.

[Divemistress of the Dark]

Hey folks, just a bit more news. We think tickets will go on sale this coming weekend - NOT tomorrow, which is lucky for me, since I'll be on a plane all day.

Get 'em early, if you're coming. It'll sell out quickly, most likely.

Myself, I've got every available digit crossed for a special guest appearance by GIZMO on one of the smaller stages...

[GinaSuperCat]

This is the latest lineup from inforoo--someone trying to access the website last night got a peek at this (purportedly) and then the list disappeared. Take it with however many grains of salt you think prudent (roo 07 lineup has been the topic of so much speculation!)

The Police • Tool • Widespread Panic • The White Stripes • Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals • Flaming Lips • Wilco • Manu Chao • The String Cheese Incident • Franz Ferdinand • Bob Weir & Ratdog • Damien Rice • Ween • The Roots • Gov’t Mule • Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers • The Decemberists • Kings of Leon • Spearhead • Wolfmother • Regina Spektor • The Black Keys • DJ Shadow • Gillian Welch & David Rawlings • Spoon • Keller Williams • Sasha & Digweed • STS9 • Old Crow Medicine Show • The Hold Steady • Galactic • Lily Allen • North Mississippi Allstars • Fountains Of Wayne • Hot Tuna • Feist • Hot Chip • John Butler Trio • Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys • Aesop Rock • The Richard Thompson Band • Xavier Rudd • Tortoise • T-Bone Burnett • Mavis Staples • Clutch • Cold War Kids • Paolo Nutini • Brazilian Girls • RX Bandits • The Slip • Girl Talk • Railroad Earth • Martha Wainright • Rodrigo y Gabriela • Annuals • Tea Leaf Green • Sam Roberts Band • Elvis Perkins in Dearland • Charlie Louven • Sonya Kitchell • Apollo Sunshine • Ryan Shaw • Uncle Earl • The National • The Little Ones •

The official lineup is supposed to be up at 12 midnight EST (5am GMT) and the ticket sale time and date should be announced at that time--if I got all this right

Today's album to be played to death: Regatta de Blanc!

Best wishes all!

[Divemistress of the Dark]

Damn. I saw Wilco burn the roof off the sucker at the '04 'Roo...The Stripes doesn't surprise me, since Jack White moved to Nashville last year (although I'd have figured it'd be the Raconteurs..?)

Maybe we ought to start a new thread for folks planning to attend. I'm glad to answer questions from anyone on transportation and accommodations, although I'm a light sleeper and have gone the 'hotel package' route every year.

[GinaSuperCat]

Latest word is that the night the Stripes play will start with Jack solo, then with Racconteurs, then with Meg for WS. But as I said, this is only based off the latest 'leak!' /grin

I am planning on attending and hubby has just told me that he is going to try to get us VIP passes after reading many many posts about the differences. Although the Police is my fav band of all time (with Stewart as my fave Policeman of all time), I think that Roo will have to be my big concert expense at least until the Police come back around for the second swing of Amercan dates--given we can drive, the included camping etc. and so on. The whole ticket thing right now is just too intense!!!!

Great suggestion about another thread for those attending, Dive--I'll start one if it's not aready up. I'd love to hear more from you about it and maybe get a chance to meet other Stewart-heads there!