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Brian_Wallace wrote:

Yada wrote:
I guess I was stupid to assume Pavement would potentially be the headliner at this thing. Oh well, as long as there is a schedule announced I'll go up there for a free hour of Pavement.

I'm sorry.  I didn't make myself clear.  I still think LCD Soundsystem and Pavement are the headliners.  They'll go on last and play the longest sets.

I was just trying to say that to the general public, a free, outdoor T.I. and Ludacris concert is more appealing than a free, outdoor LCD Soundsystem or Pavement concert.

Maybe it's a good thing.  The two audiences aren't that similar so maybe it'll be less crowded by the time Mr. Murphy and Mr. Malkmus take the stage.

Brian

This just doesn't make sense, Pavement might headline the 2nd stage, LCD will not headline the main stage. It's going to be MIA headlining the main stage, she has the world on her nuts and hasnt been in the area in almost 3 years, her old fans and everyone who heard about her a year ago are all going crazy because SHES going to be headlining. Take that to the money bank.

Does anyone think they could totally split up the acts so the more hipster/indie acts (sorry if I'm using a broad stereotype here) are all on one stage. They basically did that last year putting all the pop punk acts (Blink, Weezer, Jet, Bravery etc.) on one stage). A lot of times in the past the two biggest names on the bill were on the same stage (i.e. RHCP & Who in 06, Beastie and Police in '07, Weezer and Blink '09)

So the schedule could look something like this…

General Public Stage (Pavilion)
Jimmy Eat World 12-1
Joan Jett 130-230
TI 230-345
Thievery Corp 415-6
Ludacris 630-8
MIA 830-10


Indie Stage (Where West Stage was last year)
Temper Trap 12-1
Edward Sharpe 130-230
Yeasayer 3-415
Matt & Kim 445-6
LCD Soundsystem 630-8
Pavement 830-10


Feel free to debate times etc…. you probably know more than I do but I just thought that this sort of made sense.

Mainstage: Thievery, with MIA supporting
SEcond Stage: Pavement, with LCD supporting

James wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks Thievery Corporation will be a headliner?

They have headlined at MPP before, right?

I think they played 930 last time they were in town though. Even though it was 4 nights or something, I'd expect MIA would be playing bigger venues. Pavement is doing at least some pavilions.

But Seth manages Thievery, and it would make good business sense to have them headline the mainstage.

Otherwise, I think your stage/time breakdowns sound pretty on the money.

mahimahi1414 wrote:

James wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks Thievery Corporation will be a headliner?

They have headlined at MPP before, right?

I think they played 930 last time they were in town though. Even though it was 4 nights or something, I'd expect MIA would be playing bigger venues. Pavement is doing at least some pavilions.

James wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks Thievery Corporation will be a headliner?

They have headlined at MPP before, right?

thievery has headlined MPP.  i believe it was 2 years ago, frederico aubele –> ladytron –> TVotR –>
TC.  really good show.  EDIT: link.  so while TC headlined, it was with the help of a strong lineup.  

i don't think TC will headline.  not with MIA around.  

mahimahi1414 wrote:
I think they played 930 last time they were in town though. Even though it was 4 nights or something, I'd expect MIA would be playing bigger venues. Pavement is doing at least some pavilions.

 
"last time they were in town" - you do realize this IS their town, right? :)  they've been doing an annual  multi-night stand at the 930 for years now.

mahimahi1414 wrote:
Does anyone think they could totally split up the acts so the more hipster/indie acts (sorry if I'm using a broad stereotype here) are all on one stage. They basically did that last year putting all the pop punk acts (Blink, Weezer, Jet, Bravery etc.) on one stage). A lot of times in the past the two biggest names on the bill were on the same stage (i.e. RHCP & Who in 06, Beastie and Police in '07, Weezer and Blink '09)

So the schedule could look something like this…

General Public Stage (Pavilion)
Jimmy Eat World 12-1
Joan Jett 130-230
TI 230-345
Thievery Corp 415-6
Ludacris 630-8
MIA 830-10


Indie Stage (Where West Stage was last year)
Temper Trap 12-1
Edward Sharpe 130-230
Yeasayer 3-415
Matt & Kim 445-6
LCD Soundsystem 630-8
Pavement 830-10


Feel free to debate times etc…. you probably know more than I do but I just thought that this sort of made sense.

I can see this, I see Jimmy being later and Thievery possibly being stage 2 if not earlier on stage 1.

MIAs new album is terrible.

^Merzbow is in town the previous night. They should throw him into her set as a surprise guest. It may actually make her new shit palatable.

I agree and think it will be 1st: MIA headline, Thievery Support and 2nd: Pavement Headline, LCD Support.  LCD makes a logical segue into Pavement and I think that could blow some people away.

Despite thinking she will, I personally just don't think MIA has the fanbase to headline the festival (especially after the dud of her new album).  Based on popularity and the audience who goes to FreeFest TI and Ludacris are going to have huge audiences during the day, kind of like Lil Wayne a few years ago.  It'll be interesting to see how much of the crowd stays around.

Just curious, has anyone who has attended V-fests before received any kind of pre-sale information?  I'm certainly not asking that it be posted publicly here.  I benefited from a pre-sale last year (having gone to '06 and '08 V-fests) but haven't seen anything pop into my email yet.  If anyone is feeling particularly generous I'd really appreciate a PM with the pre-sale details.  ;D

I think Jimmy Eat World will be a little bit later in the day, but agree with the sentiment that T.I. and Ludacris will be huge draws.  Overall a great lineup, thanks again Seth!

i've been to several VFests in the past, including last year's freefest, and i haven't received anything about friday's presale.  i suspect we'll get it tomorrow (thursday).

Blasts are usually sent out on Wednesday.
Bet it'll be in there.

right, but i don't think this presale is for everyone on the blast list.  it's for former vfest attendees, isn't it?  i don't think the organizers want to send it out to everyone sub'ed to the blast, but i could be wrong.  i was thinking that presale info would be a special, one-time communication.

nevermind, now appears that this presale won't be that exclusive after all.  might still be in its own communication, but lots of people will get it.

mahimahi1414 wrote:
Does anyone think they could totally split up the acts so the more hipster/indie acts (sorry if I'm using a broad stereotype here) are all on one stage. They basically did that last year putting all the pop punk acts (Blink, Weezer, Jet, Bravery etc.) on one stage). A lot of times in the past the two biggest names on the bill were on the same stage (i.e. RHCP & Who in 06, Beastie and Police in '07, Weezer and Blink '09)

So the schedule could look something like this…

General Public Stage (Pavilion)
Jimmy Eat World 12-1
Joan Jett 130-230
TI 230-345
Thievery Corp 415-6
Ludacris 630-8
MIA 830-10


Indie Stage (Where West Stage was last year)
Temper Trap 12-1
Edward Sharpe 130-230
Yeasayer 3-415
Matt & Kim 445-6
LCD Soundsystem 630-8
Pavement 830-10


Feel free to debate times etc…. you probably know more than I do but I just thought that this sort of made sense.

this lineup makes sense, if freefest was following tradition.  but seth has stated "This year we?re breaking with the traditional format of monster headliner trickling down to baby bands, and instead we?re sprinkling fantastic acts all day long. It?s kind of like a festival on full-day shuffle."

so the big names might not be at the end of the night.  that would be cool - makes leaving the venue easier since more people will be checking out before the last act finishes.  not that getting out of MPP is a big hassle.

Yeah, you have a point re: the E-Mail.

I don't want to be a killjoy, but MAYBE Pavement aren't headlining and will play a shorter set earlier in the day.  Only because, they are scheduled to headline four nights in a row prior in NYC and then the following night in Atlanta.

Brian

doesn't anybody like to surprised anymore?

This would be a huge buzzkill.
I have a work-related conference in DC and probably can't be out of there until 1 at the earliest.

Brian_Wallace wrote:

I don't want to be a killjoy, but MAYBE Pavement aren't headlining and will play a shorter set earlier in the day.  Only because, they are scheduled to headline four nights in a row prior in NYC and then the following night in Atlanta.

Brian

Hey, y'all.

Is it reasonable to assume that if I'm on on Saturday for the "Public Sale" exactly at 10 AM refreshing the browser and what not, guns at the ready, I will most likely manage to snag a pair of free tickets?

Those with experience from last year? I can't make the presale because of scheduling issues.

Stressing about this, since the line-up is so fantastic (although kind of Pitchfork Music Fest 2.0). It seems like the general public is less enthused about it – maybe that'll mean less ticket rush?

Also, it'd be crazy if Pavement or LCD headlined Pavilion compared to TI/MIA/Ludacris/Thievery. I'd be real surprised. Anyway, I could chill in the Dance Forest for the whole day and be perfectly happy.