VFest 2008

Originally posted by wanderlust j. marshmallow:
Elastica

You've GOT to be kidding me. I saw them at the dirty thirty and they were nothing to write home about. Plus, have you seen Justine Frischmann, lately? She looks about 60. Heroin does that to you.

Brian

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
Congratuations on your ignorance.

Originally posted by chaz:
I've never even heard of Jack Johnson.

As if they're really missing out by not knowing who he is HAHA

Led Zeppelin and Manic Street Preachers would be the only two bands I can think of at the moment (or if Richard Branson can convince Prince to play an all hard rock set) that would have me paying $100 to see an all day festival in the heat at a horse track.

Originally posted by TheREALHunter:
Led Zeppelin and Manic Street Preachers would be the only two bands I can think of at the moment (or if Richard Branson can convince Prince to play an all hard rock set) that would have me paying $100 to see an all day festival in the heat at a horse track.

I sort of LIKE the Manic Street Preachers but MAN, was "Send Away The Tigers" a disappointment! But, really, my expectations weren't high at all after "Lifeblood." And they failed to meet even those. Nicky Wire used to be one of the coolest people in rock. Now he's just kind of sad and desperate. He'll say whatever it takes to be mock controversial. He slagged off The Arcade Fire. He loves Rush. That's worse than loving the Beatles. It's just sad now. Maybe Richey had the right idea. Stay Beautiful.

Brian

Originally posted by Brian Wallace:

Originally posted by TheREALHunter:
Led Zeppelin and Manic Street Preachers would be the only two bands I can think of at the moment (or if Richard Branson can convince Prince to play an all hard rock set) that would have me paying $100 to see an all day festival in the heat at a horse track.

I sort of LIKE the Manic Street Preachers but MAN, was "Send Away The Tigers" a disappointment! But, really, my expectations weren't high at all after "Lifeblood." And they failed to meet even those. Nicky Wire used to be one of the coolest people in rock. Now he's just kind of sad and desperate. He'll say whatever it takes to be mock controversial. He slagged off The Arcade Fire. He loves Rush. That's worse than loving the Beatles. It's just sad now. Maybe Richey had the right idea. Stay Beautiful.

Brian

I have no idea about Nicky's media antics but I heard from a couple people that their recent shows in the UK were great. Of course I'd prefer seeing them at the 9:30 Club but I don't know if they have enough popularity stateside to pull off a full US tour; for some reason a one-off at a festival seems more probable to me.

Don't need a comedy stage but 45 minutes or so of Eddie Izzard on the mainstage would suit nicely.

Originally posted by TheREALHunter:

Originally posted by Brian Wallace:

Originally posted by TheREALHunter:
Led Zeppelin and Manic Street Preachers would be the only two bands I can think of at the moment (or if Richard Branson can convince Prince to play an all hard rock set) that would have me paying $100 to see an all day festival in the heat at a horse track.

I sort of LIKE the Manic Street Preachers but MAN, was "Send Away The Tigers" a disappointment! But, really, my expectations weren't high at all after "Lifeblood." And they failed to meet even those. Nicky Wire used to be one of the coolest people in rock. Now he's just kind of sad and desperate. He'll say whatever it takes to be mock controversial. He slagged off The Arcade Fire. He loves Rush. That's worse than loving the Beatles. It's just sad now. Maybe Richey had the right idea. Stay Beautiful.

Brian

I have no idea about Nicky's media antics but I heard from a couple people that their recent shows in the UK were great. Of course I'd prefer seeing them at the 9:30 Club but I don't know if they have enough popularity stateside to pull off a full US tour; for some reason a one-off at a festival seems more probable to me.

Oh, they're great live. I saw them blow Oasis off the stage twice (which, granted wasn't that hard to do) AND I'm definitely not one of those "they should go back to the makeup and The Holy Bible/Generation Terrorists era" people.

It just seems like they're stuck in a rut. There seems to only be a few songs on each album that I like. Although, I liked "The Love of Richard Nixon" and "Empty Souls." Maybe I'm too hard on them. Maybe "Lifeblood" wasn't that bad after all.

Brian

My wishlist-

Put on the festival during the absolute hottest part of the year again and not a single person shows up.

comedians in between sets on the main stage would be great. (similar to the cake show @ D.A.R)

How about Zeppelin headlining BOTH nights playing different sets.

I'd love to see:

Gutter Twins
Nada Surf
Versus
Stars
My Bloody Valentine
Rogue Wave
Hum

ACDC headline

if ACDC headlines there is no way im going

Originally posted by Brian Wallace:

Originally posted by TheREALHunter:

Originally posted by Brian Wallace:

Originally posted by TheREALHunter:
Led Zeppelin and Manic Street Preachers would be the only two bands I can think of at the moment (or if Richard Branson can convince Prince to play an all hard rock set) that would have me paying $100 to see an all day festival in the heat at a horse track.

I sort of LIKE the Manic Street Preachers but MAN, was "Send Away The Tigers" a disappointment! But, really, my expectations weren't high at all after "Lifeblood." And they failed to meet even those. Nicky Wire used to be one of the coolest people in rock. Now he's just kind of sad and desperate. He'll say whatever it takes to be mock controversial. He slagged off The Arcade Fire. He loves Rush. That's worse than loving the Beatles. It's just sad now. Maybe Richey had the right idea. Stay Beautiful.

Brian

I have no idea about Nicky's media antics but I heard from a couple people that their recent shows in the UK were great. Of course I'd prefer seeing them at the 9:30 Club but I don't know if they have enough popularity stateside to pull off a full US tour; for some reason a one-off at a festival seems more probable to me.

Oh, they're great live. I saw them blow Oasis off the stage twice (which, granted wasn't that hard to do) AND I'm definitely not one of those "they should go back to the makeup and The Holy Bible/Generation Terrorists era" people.

It just seems like they're stuck in a rut. There seems to only be a few songs on each album that I like. Although, I liked "The Love of Richard Nixon" and "Empty Souls." Maybe I'm too hard on them. Maybe "Lifeblood" wasn't that bad after all.

Brian

PLEASE bring the Manics (of course I'd prefer the club rather than a festival, but beggars can't be choosers). "Lifeblood" was meh, but I rather enjoy "Send Away the Tigers".

I'd love to cross off another line on my "bands to see before I die" list.

Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
I would like to cast my vote for some band, ANY band, that will inspire a mass, Dionysic expression of love, unity and hot, wet poking. I'm sick of all this reformed, straight-laced, boring, Amish, white, white, white indie rock. No Wilco. No Foo Fighters. No R.E.M. Something you can shake your ass to and let your freak flag fly! It's 2008! The world's coming to end soon anyhow (at least, the American world.) Let's break some laws and get laid! V Fest 2008! You have my permission to use that as your slogan.

i know your post was partly tongue in cheek, but i think there is a lot of truth in it. here's a few acts i would suggest along those lines:


MANU CHAO
GENTLEMAN
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
CYPRESS HILL
PORTISHEAD
BURNING SPEAR
BJORK
PONCHO SANCHEZ
SOJA
STEEL PULSE
ORISHAS
CALLE 13
CHUCK BROWN
DAMIAN MARLEY


hope that helps!!

I would like to see:

Infectious Grooves or Suicidal Tendencies
Led Zeppelin
clutch
witchcraft
liquid tension experiment
panthers
rose hill drive

I'm all for everyone having a great time at the Virgin Festival, but I haven't heard of 75% of the bands recommended in this thread.

I'd love to hear some of those bands, but let's not overdo it. I still want some established acts along the lines of Interpol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Incubus, etc.