tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17456251787514529872024-02-20T05:47:55.056-08:00Sasquatch! Music Festival 2016Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15747024128912337079noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-60200926898158321152016-01-12T18:24:00.001-08:002016-01-12T18:24:23.589-08:00Sasquatch 2016 Lineup released!The Sasquatch 2016 lineup is finally here! Wow, a lot of great names on there! Very excited to see The Cure, Sufjan Stevens, Grimes, and a lot of others playing the Gorge in May! Tickets are now on sale. Get on them while they last!Genohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010347858192553298noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-85424323707850502692016-01-05T19:47:00.001-08:002016-01-05T19:47:13.851-08:002016 Launch Party!The Sasquatch! 2016 launch party will take place on January 11th at the Neptune Theater featuring performances by Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires and SassyBlack. The full lineup for this years fest will be announced towards the end of the night! Tickets to the launch party will be free and must be picked up at the Paramount Theater on January 9th. Get there before 10 AM because they'll be sure to go quickly!Genohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010347858192553298noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-88683902433398891902015-11-28T16:42:00.000-08:002015-11-28T16:48:19.811-08:00And We're Back!Here we go! Presale for the 2016 Sasquatch Music Festival has officially begun, and we're already starting to pick up some hints as to who might be playing this year. While this is all speculation, chances are pretty high that we'll be seeing the majority of the artists predicted here on the lineup, which is expected to be released shortly before the general sale date on January 15th. Will this be the year we finally get Radiohead? Will Animal Collective end up playing a super trippy late night set on the Bigfoot? Who knows! Anything is possible if you believe in the Sasquatch magic! If you have any evidence that a certain artist might be playing the festival, feel free to share in the comments!Genohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010347858192553298noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-23733187089356173672015-03-09T12:18:00.002-07:002015-03-09T12:18:40.540-07:00Sleater-Kinney added to Friday!After weeks of speculation that an additional headliner would be added to the the lineup, local NW legends Sleater-Kinney are officially set to play Sasquatch 2015 as Friday's new headliner! While I'm a little disappointed that it wasn't Prince or Bjork, I think this a really nice get for the festival. Just a few more weeks, everyone!Genohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010347858192553298noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-28806785212284099422015-01-16T11:17:00.001-08:002015-01-16T11:17:09.670-08:00Sasquatch! 2015 Launch PartyThe annual Sasquatch lineup announcement party has been officially announced for February 3rd at the Neptune Theatre!<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Live Nation and Adam Zacks are pleased to announce the 2015 Sasquatch! Music Festival Launch Party presented by Washington Healthplanfinder on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. at the Neptune Theatre.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hosted by Chris Gethard, the evening will feature performances by Ty Segall, Tacocat, plus Special Guests. Join us for the exclusive, LIVE line-up announcement and be one of the first to find out who is playing the 2015 Sasquatch! Music Festival this Memorial Day Weekend at the Gorge Amphitheater!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tickets to the Launch Party will be available<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">FREE</b> on <b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Saturday, January 31 at 10AM at the Paramount Theatre box office.</b> Due to the limited number of tickets available, they will be distributed on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of two tickets per person."</span></div>
Genohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010347858192553298noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-74069577977626035802015-01-08T12:12:00.002-08:002015-01-08T12:14:03.105-08:00Sasquatch 2015!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy New Year, everyone! It's Sasquatch rumor season once again, and with less than a month until the lineup drops we're starting to get a pretty good idea of who might be playing! I'll be frequently updating the rumors section with the artists that are most likely going to play Sasquatch 2015. We're definitely going to have some overlap from other festivals like Coachella and Governor's Ball, so expect to see some of those names on the lineup when it's released in early February!</span>Genohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010347858192553298noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-91799617742415835332014-03-21T21:59:00.001-07:002014-04-18T15:47:32.530-07:00Sasquatch 2014 July Weekend Cancelled<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Welp. This is a huge bummer, but after days of rumors spreading around, Sasquatch 2014's July weekend has officially been cancelled due to low ticket sales. This is a huge letdown for me since I thought that July's lineup was the better of the two. I guess that there just weren't enough bands to bring in the college bros.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"The Sasquatch! community has spoken. They continue to support the traditional Memorial Day Weekend with great enthusiasm. Unfortunately, the second weekend was not embraced. We felt it was better to cancel the new event now and give everyone time to make alternative plans for the Fourth of July weekend. Going forward, Sasquatch! Musical Festival will be at the Gorge Amphitheatre on the weekends the fans want: Memorial Day Weekend only."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ticket sales must have been REALLY bad to cancel the event entirely, which is surprising to me because that July lineup was seriously killer. I'm really bummed that Kraftwerk 3D won't be happening at the Gorge now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It looks like some of the bands that were set to play at the Gorge on 4th of July weekend will now be relocating to Seattle. I'll be updating the list with each new date announced.</span><br />
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Genohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010347858192553298noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-57813284868381437852014-01-17T19:27:00.000-08:002014-01-17T19:27:56.508-08:00Sasquatch 2014 Launch Party!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here we go! The annual Sasquatch launch party will be happening on Monday, February 3rd at the Neptune Theater. This year will feature performances from Cold War Kids, St. Lucia, Sir Sly, and Derek and Pete from The Cave Singers. Absolutely free! You'll be able to grab your tickets on February 1st at 1 PM at the Neptune Theater box office. It's first come, first serve so get there as early as possible! The party starts at 8:00 PM.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although most of the bands who perform at the launch party have ended up on the lineup in the past, it's never a guarantee. So we won't find out until the final lineup is released. Just a few more weeks of suspense!</span><br />
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Genohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010347858192553298noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-73061571615400948272013-10-08T13:21:00.002-07:002014-01-17T19:30:50.868-08:00Sasquatch 2014 (Enter the Geno)<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.294118); font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 24px;">How's it goin, everyone? The name's Geno, and I'll be helping out with the blog from now on. Some of you might already know me from the Sasquatch forums, but for those who don't, here's a quick introduction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Born and raised in Vancouver, WA, which is right on the border of Portland. I spend most of my free time listening to music and gaming. Both of these are huge passions of mine, so I'm always looking to explore and expand my tastes. I always have trouble picking my absolute favorite bands, but at the top would definitely be Ween and Opeth. I go to a lot of shows in Portland, about two every month on average, so that's where a lot of my hard earned cash goes. I'm not really one to talk about myself for too long, so I think I'll just leave it at that. If you honestly want to know more about me, just hang around the Sasquatch boards for a bit. You'll most likely bump into me there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, on to business. Sasquatch rumor season is coming up pretty quick, and that's what I'll be updating this blog for mainly. As of now, we don't have any sort of hints as to who might be playing Sasquatch 2014, but that should change in the upcoming months. For those out of the loop, and for those who exclusively rely on this blog for Sasquatch info, the festival will be expanding into two separate 3-day weekends with two separate lineups. One taking place on Memorial Day weekend, and the other on Fourth of July weekend. How this will affect the overall lineup remains to be seen, but that just means twice the amount of Sasquatch next year. Can't argue with that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So yeah, that's about it for now. I'll try to update this blog as frequently as I can with all the Sasquatch news and rumors. As I said earlier, it's about that time of year when the rumors start flying, most of which turn out to be true every year, so expect to see a lot of those in the next few months.</span></div>
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Genohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010347858192553298noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-71655599972204404412013-04-23T22:33:00.001-07:002013-04-23T23:44:21.007-07:00Quadros 1: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Alt-J, The Lumineers, Father John Misty<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Before we kick off the Quadros series, a quick story about this year's Sasquatch wristbands. I have to be critical for the sake of anyone who stumbles upon this entry. A wristband is supposed to be a solid piece of cloth with some sort of lock/latch to attach it to your wrist. There should never be a seam inside the lock (a seam being a portion of the wristband where two pieces of cloth are sewn together). I'll trust a plastic lock to keep a $350 investment attached to my wrist for four days more than a tiny piece of thread attaching two portions of cloth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Why is this relevant you might ask? Last year, that tiny piece of thread inside the lock of my wristband fell apart Saturday night during the walk back to the campground. Luckily, I was holding hands with a blog fan, and my wristband tickled her hand before plunging to earth. She thought it was a bug, and seconds later she is holding my unattached wristband. If it had hit the ground, I was going home two days early. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b><br /><br />I don't need to tell you who this band is. Even your mom recognizes the song "Home," and I'm not one to make mom jokes (too often). They started out playing an act, that of a hippie rock band meant to capture the Volkswagen Bus riding free love style of the 60s and early 70s. It created a sound which is not only nostalgic, but catchy with the fist pumping anthems made popular by Arcade Fire. They are the reason Of Monsters and Men are so huge right now. Having caught the Zeros live a handful of times, they can be a blast. They were one of my favorite shows in 2010. I wrote a review you can read on <a href="http://knowidyuh.blogspot.com/2011/01/live-review-edward-sharpe-magnetic.html">the Cog here</a> (back when I used to write live reviews). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I was convinced they would eventually reach Sasquatch headliner status until their second album was released, titled <i>Here</i>. It's much more mellow than their debut, without the catchy songs. It's like they are looking for musical integrity now that they are famous, but they became famous by having no musical integrity to begin with. Such irony.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Their early shows were analogous to performing after six shots of whiskey, but their recent shows have unfortunately been more like performing the morning after those shots. It is still great seeing such a large band perform, and everyone loves a trumpet live. I hope they bring their A game this year, because seeing a large group of musicians performing catchy songs on the Sasquatch main stage will be much more entertaining than watching a DJ with a play button pumping their fist. Maybe I'm just "jaded" because of my fond memories of their earlier shows. I believe this band leads the league in songs featured in commercials. I know of at least four commercials featuring their songs ("Home" twice, "Janglin" and "Om Nashi Me"). <br /><br />Suggested Tracks:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />1. 40 Day Dream - Yeah, I know "Home" is their hit, but this is the song that gets me pumped up.<br />2. Janglin - I still pump my fist, "We want to feel ya, HEY!"<br />3. Home - Why not?<br />4. Om Nashi Me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">5. Fiya Wata - I loved this song the first time I heard it live, and it's still one of my favorites.<br />6. Up From Below</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b><br /><br />I like Alt-J a lot. They have one of the most unique sounds of an up-and-coming "indie" band. If you hear an Alt-J song, you don't confuse their sound with The Lumineers. It's distinct, and that is as nice as I'll be. I play the role of cheerleader when writing the Quadros, so I typically only write about the bands I think you should see at Sasquatch. However, unless there is a long line at the Honey Bucket, this is a band I just can't stand behind.<br /><br />So what's the reason this post isn't full of praise exclusively? They bored me to near sleep at Coachella. The lead singer/guitar player looks like a better looking version of the FreeCreditReport.com guy, but seems to bask in his curly haired cuteness rather than show any signs of being entertaining or having fun. At least their drummer displayed some energy, but that is part of the job requirement. My favorite part of their set was when they went silent between songs, then played the opening note of the next song causing the crowd to cheer loudly. The crowd figured out a couple seconds later that they either don't like that song, or didn't realize how bored they were, and the cheering disappeared. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />1. Breezeblocks - Such a fun song. Did you happen to notice the "hey" shout halfway through the song? Totally trying to be like The Lumineers. <br />2. Matilda - I wake up with this song stuck in my head. I'm not sure why. I don't think it's their best song, but it caught my ear.<br />3. Fitzpleasure - I'm pretty sure this song is just baby talk with a heavy bass-line.<br />4. Tessellate<br />5. Something Good - Fact: Any song with the lyrics "get high" is going to be a crowd favorite at a music festival. <br /><br /><b><br />The Lumineers</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b><br /><br />The Lumineers ya'll. They sound like fun, am I right? Millions of radio listeners and VH1 viewers can't be wrong, can they?<br /><br />Seriously though, the Lumineers rise to fame occurred during my music black period (which ended a couple months ago), so I don't know anything about them. I don't listen to the radio, and I rarely get anything regarding modern music from TV. I heard they have a song called "Hey Ho." I bet they shout it out too? Isn't a folk-rock band shouting a song called "Hey Ho" like Skrillex playing a song called, "Womp, Womp?" <br /><br />If you are one who dislikes The Lumineers because of their popularity, I'm telling you that you take yourself way too serious. It's also likely your friends don't like you as much as you think they do. I've listened to their self-titled debut album enough to form an opinion of only their music, and it's a positive one. They sound like a blast live. After the first several listens, I don't remember any "Hey Ho," but I do remember digging the heck out of the Submarine song. When I gave this record one more spin while writing this post, I'm reminded that I like pretty much every song. What is not to like except their popularity?<br /><br />Suggested Tracks:<br /><br />1. Submarines - SUBMARINE! SUBMARINE! SUBMARINE! Yes, I'll be the guy in the campground screaming SUBMARINE! all weekend.<br />2. Stubborn Love - Classic sing-a-long folk song. It doesn't even sound original (don't shoot me if it's a remake, I already warned you I know very little about this band)<br />3. Classy Girls<br />4. Dead Sea<br />5. Big Parade</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">7. Ho Hey - I barely recall this song from when I listed to this album last year. I can see how hearing it five times a day could be, um, taxing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b><br /><br />After seeing his recent performance (also at Coachella), this is one act I will beg you not to skip. Father John Misty is the alter-ego of solo artist J. Tillman, who performed at Sasquatch in 2009. He is also the drummer for the now defunct Fleet Foxes. One reason I enjoyed the Fleet Foxes live so much is because of how entertaining their interaction with the crowd was, especially Josh Tillman. He is a naturally funny guy, full of improv jokes relevant to the situation. At Coachella, a festival filled with DJ's mixing other people's music, he made it a point to tell the audience he writes all of his songs, while poking fun at the EDM artists for their antics and lack of creativity. He danced around on stage like a male stripper, rolling around, screaming, and creating a enthusiastic energetic show. <br /><br />One of my favorite albums of 2013 was his debut album, <i>Fear Fun</i>. It's full of love songs and has an alt-country sound, so it doesn't feel like it will translate well live. He's been in the industry long enough that he knows how to work it. He often added extra versus to his songs, so don't expect to hear only the album versions. I'm a sucker for different version of songs live. In one added verse at Coachella, he poked fun at his new name (Father John Misty) in the song "Every Man Needs a Companion." After the line "I never liked the name Joshua, I got tired of J," he screamed, "WHO WAS THAT GUY?" When his time ran out, he told the crowd he wanted to play one more song (something frowned upon at Coachella with their strict time limits), then said, "but first, I'm going to drink this beer." You'll laugh at least once per song, or your money back. I will pay to see Father John Misty every chance I get.<br /><br />1. Nancy From Now On - This song has a very Hall & Oates early 80s vibe, even though the theme is very dirty.<br />2. Only Son of the Ladiesman<br />3. Now I'm Learning To Love The War - A song about science, logistics, and being relevant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As always, feel free to add any thoughts about these four acts, including disagreements, your favorite songs, or your impression of them live. I'll try to get Quadros 2 up next week.</span>know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-32323477928191528512013-04-09T11:12:00.002-07:002013-04-09T11:27:32.242-07:00Schedule Is OutIf you don't see the schedule at the main Sasquatch home page (link to the right), check the same page on your phone.know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-49797441252855671052013-02-09T11:46:00.002-08:002013-02-09T14:19:29.499-08:00Sasquatch! 2013 Is Officially Sold OutIt appears the festival is already sold out, within an hour of the passes going on sale. That's the quickest sell-out I recall. It's not surprising, as mentioned in the previous post, "never underestimate the power of the radio." There's always a chance the website malfunctioned, so until you hear official word in a press release, it doesn't hurt to keep trying.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red;">UPDATE:</span> </span>As noted in the comments section, Sasquatch! is officially sold out. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BUY TICKETS FROM SCALPERS. Scalpers take advantage of people freaking out about not getting a ticket, so this is the worst time to attempt to purchase a pass on craigslist. Be patient. There are plenty of good people out there who are not looking to screw you over to make a couple bucks. know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-83640643116017893802013-02-06T10:54:00.000-08:002013-02-09T14:19:55.028-08:00Sasquatch! 2013 Lineup RevealedSeveral good points made in the comments section, and I agree with almost everything said, good and bad. <br />
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First, the bad. The top nine billed acts are as unspectacular as any Sasquatch I've been to, and this will be my nineth. It's not unspectacular because the bands suck, they don't. It's unspectacular because most of the bands haven't been around very long, and have been actively touring. The only real "gets" are the Postal Service and Sigur Ros, but the Postal Service are going to be absolutely everywhere this year (including NW shows later this fall I'm sure), and Sigur Ros hit the NW last August.<br />
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I like the top nine bands, at least the ones I can listen to for three minutes without falling asleep, and several are great live. However, I wouldn't pay $50 to see any of them (again), and that's my only beef with the lineup. Would you believe the top nine acts collectively have 21 proper albums? "Now That Is What I Call Music" is up to Volume 45, and the Residents have put out 21 albums since this festival was born. <br />
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Most proper albums by the noxious nine:<br />
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6-Sigur Ros<br />
4-Arctic Monkeys<br />
2-Mumford & Sons<br />
2-Vampire Weekend<br />
2-Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros<br />
2-The xx<br />
1-The Postal Service<br />
1-Macklemore & Ryan Lewis<br />
1-The Lumineers<br />
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Moving on to the best part of the lineup, the next two highest billed acts, Cake and Primus. Each band has also toured extensively in the last couple years, but are both worth the admission price. It's not often a festival features two musicians who are the best in the world at their chosen craft. Les Claypool is hands down the best bass player alive, and John McCrea playing the vibraslap has no equal. Primus is already the most exciting act on the lineup without their 3D doodad (there are three Ds in the word doodad) they've been hauling across the country since early 2012. One cautionary note, after seeing the Flaming Lips set in 2011, I'm not completely sold "Cake" being on the lineup is actually referring to the band.<br />
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After the top 11, most festivals start falling flat on their pony tails, while Adam Zacks continually delivers with up-and-comers, and/or bands who are outstanding live. This is what makes a music festival. More on this in the comings weeks when I start the Quadros series. This year, I plan to at least double the amount of Quadros I wrote last year. <br />
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There is a hidden genius in the construction of this lineup, and it goes like this. In order to make this easy to understand, I'll classify music listeners in the following five levels:<br />
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1. I don't listen to music because it sucks.<br />
2. I like pop and/or country because silence sucks.<br />
3. I listen to the alternative radio because hearing the same songs every 24 minutes sucks.<br />
4. I'm a music hipster and the radio sucks.<br />
5. I'm a music nerd and music hipsters suck. <br />
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Ideally, a festival lineup will have something for each level of music listeners. Now, let me throw out a couple names on the Sasquatch lineup. Mumford & Sons, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The xx, Vampire Weekend, and Edward Sharp & The Magnetic Zeros. These acts appeal specifically to those level three music fans who listen to a lot of radio. These are gateway bands, designed to give the curious a reason to dive deeper into music nerdery if they choose to do the research, and this year's undercard is stacked and waiting. I envy those who are fans of these gateway bands who are attending Sasquatch for the first time. You'll be foaming at the mouth shortly, and your friends will no longer recognize you. This is why I wouldn't be surprised if the festival sells out quickly this year. Never underestimate the power of the radio. <br />
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It's not my favorite lineup, and Primus (or any form of Les Claypool) is my only can't miss when I usually have a handful of can't misses each year. I have a reason to be underwhelmed, but it's still going to be one of the greatest weekends of the year, and just being at the Gorge watching live music will make up for any lineup dissapointments. I really like a bunch of bands on the lineup, but I wouldn't fly across the country for this lineup. If the gateway bands mentioned earlier end up being the flash-in-the-pan 2009 Kings Of Leon, we'll be laughing about how awful this lineup is two years from now.<br />
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Post your reactions and opinions in the comments section. know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-65203899906280608772013-02-04T21:25:00.000-08:002013-02-04T21:25:22.747-08:00Sasquatch! 2013 Confirmations/Rumors<b>Sasquatch! 2013 Confirmations:</b><br /><br /><a href="http://offermanwoodshop.com/tourdates.html">Ron Swanson</a><br />
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<b>Sasquatch! 2013 Rumors:</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.deadmau5.com/">Deadmau5</a>, <a href="http://blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com/">Black Rebel Motorcycle Club</a>, <a href="http://knifeparty.com/">Knife Party</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diivnyc">DIIV</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/disclosureuk">Disclosure</a>, <a href="http://www.atlasgenius.com/tour">Atlas Genius</a>, <a href="http://thexx.info/tourdates/">The xx,</a> <a href="http://cchesnutt.com/">Cody ChesnuTT</a>, <a href="http://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/news/default.aspx?nid=39853&aid=1262&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=News&utm_content=nid_39853">Imagine Dragons</a>, <a href="http://mothermothersite.com/live">Mother Mother</a>, <a href="http://fatherjohnmisty.com/">Father John Misty</a>, <a href="http://www.vampireweekend.com/">Vampire Weekend</a>, <a href="http://www.foals.co.uk/">Foals </a><br /><br />know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-35692508433074407032013-01-27T17:40:00.001-08:002013-02-04T21:20:46.152-08:00Predictions For Sasquatch! 2013 (Top 50)These are my guesses based on some facts, some probability, and a lot of hunch/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wishlist</span>. It is not the actual lineup! For those who know how to count, you are correct, this isn't 50 acts. I'll add more in the next couple days. It's a rough draft, so changes will be made. Typically I avoid predicting comedians, so I'm not going to use Nick Offerman to pad my stats. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">NOTE</span><b><span style="color: #444444;">:</span></b> Regarding Primavera, the festivals share acts every year. Yes, Primavera was a different weekend than Sasquatch last year, but it was the same weekend the previous years, and they still shared a handful of bands. If you've ever flown from the east coast to the west coast, you know with the time change, you land only a couple hours later. It's similar flying from Europe. Primavera also is a Thursday-Saturday festival, while Sasquatch is Friday-Monday. A band playing Thursday at Primavera could fly from Europe to Seattle, continue flying west, fly around the world back to Europe, then on to Seattle for a second time, and still make it in time for a Monday Sasquatch set.<br />
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Mumford & Sons / Deadmau5 / Sigur Ros / The Knife / Knife Party / Every Other Band Containing the Word Knife / The xx / Vampire Weekend / Postal Service / Bassnectar / Kendrick Lamar / Hot Chip / Yo La Tengo / Macklemore & Ryan Lewis / Arctic Monkeys / Built to Spill / Foals / Empire of the Sun / Beach House / Tame Impala / Tegan & Sara / Flying Lotus / Japandroids / Dinosaur Jr. / The Lumineers / Franz Ferdinand / Infected Mushroom / Amon Tobin / Father John Misty / Black Rebel Motorcycle Club / Portugal. The Man / Akron/Family / A DJ With a Neat Light Show / Solange / Surfer Blood / The Cults / Grimes / Menomena / Atlas Genius / Deerhoof / Disclosure / Dillon Francis / Imagine Dragons / Wild Nothing / Gold Panda / Theophilus London / DIIV / A Guy With A Mustache / Cody ChesnuTT / Blondfire / Seattle Rock Orchestra performing the songs of Mother Mother / Suuns / Mother Mother<br />
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Post your top 50 guesses in the comments, if you dare... know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-43487542231694146212013-01-21T10:19:00.003-08:002013-01-27T17:08:15.983-08:002013 Sasquatch Launch Party Monday, February 4thBuilt to Spill and Cody Chesnutt are set to perform. The Sasquatch! 2013 lineup will be announced. Don't assume everyone playing the Launch Party will be at the Gorge. History has shown not every act playing the Launch Party will be on the bill. There is still a decent chance Built To Spill and Cody ChesnuTT will be there <br />
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.know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-89746891489443804482012-10-20T00:00:00.002-07:002012-10-20T00:00:09.555-07:00Sasquatch! 2012 LineupJack White, Beck, Bon Iver, Pretty Lights, Tenacious D, The Shins,
Beirut, Girl Talk, The Roots, The Head & The Heart, Portlandia,
Feist, Silversun Pickups, Metric, Explosions In The Sky, The Joy
Formidable, Mogwai, Nero (DJ), M. Ward, John Reilly & Friends,
Childish Gambino, St. Vincent, The Civil Wars, Jamey Johnson, Little
Dragon, Tune-Yards, Wild Flag, Blind Pilot, Wolfgang Gartner, Beats
Antique, Apparat, The Walkmen, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Mark Lanegan
Band, Spiritualized, Blitzen Trapper, The Cave Singers, Shabazz Palaces,
Fun., Grouplove, Tycho, SBTRKT, STRFKR, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists,
Deer Tick, Alabama Shakes, Dum Dum Girls, The Helio Sequence, Kurt Vile,
Cloud Cult, We Are Augustines, Ben Howard, Here We Go Magic, Zola
Jesus, The War On Drugs, Shearwater, Cass McCombs, Active Child,
Trampled By Turtles, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires,
Araabmuzik, Star Slinger, L.A. Riots, Com Truise, Unknown Mortal
Orchestra, I Break Horses, Walk The Moon, Dry The River, Allen Stone,
Pickwick, Hey Marseilles, Gary Clark Jr., Purity Ring, Electric Guest,
Yellow Ostrich, Nobody Beats The Drum, Coeur De Pirate, Lord Huron,
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside, Beat Connection, The Sheepdogs, Hey
Rosetta!, Said The Whale, Howlin Rain, Gardens & Villa, Felix
Cartal, Craft Spells, Vintage Trouble, Poor Moon, Black Whales, Gold
Leaves, Greylag, Awesome Tapes From Africa , Thee Satisfaction, Dyme
Def, Fresh Espresso, The Physics, Sol, Metal Chocolates, Grynch,
Spac3man, Don’t Talk To The Cops, Scribes, Fatal Lucciauno, Fly Moon
Royalty, Katie Kate, Nick Kroll, Beardyman, Todd Barry<br /><br />New
Additions: Santigold, Of Monsters & Men, Graffiti6, Hospitality,
Polica, Chelsea Peretti, Little People, James Murphy, HoneyHoney, Sean
Wheeler & Zander Schloss, Reptar, The Staves, Damien Jurado, Chiddy
Bang, James McCartney, Feed Me (with Teeth), Howard Kremer, Dale
Earnhardt Jr. Jr., ReignWolf, The Sights<br /><br />Removed From Lineup: Imelda May, Anthony Jeselnik<br /><br />know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-59228425862739846172012-05-21T21:52:00.004-07:002013-02-02T22:34:16.208-08:00Quadros 1: Jack White, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Joy Formidable, Wild FlagI got one Quadros in before the festival. When you get married, have a child, get convicted of a felony, spend a couple months in prison, spend a couple months in rehab, lose your job, have your internet disconnected, and have to sell your Sasquatch tickets to afford paying $5.30 for a mocha to use the wi-fi at the local coffee shop, you'll understand why I couldn't write more this spring. None of this actually happened, but pretend it did for a second. I'll redeem myself next year.<br />
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<b>Jack White:</b></div>
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We might as well start off with the top billed performer at the festival, the most well known rock god under the age of 40, and the reason the Black Keys are so gigantic. I have some serious history with the White Stripes, even though I was never a superfan. I remember the first time I heard the song "Seven Nation Army," I thought it would be the next "Smells Like Teen Spirit." I pictured children growing up idolizing this Guitar Hero and video games eventually capitalizing on his excellence. I pictured the guitar being so popular by 2009, a new genre of music called Electric Guitar Music (EGM for short) would be gigantic. There would be entire stages at major music festivals devoted to these EGM performers playing to crowds of chemically induced youngsters, complete with flashing lights, lasers, and video monitors. Everyone would be playing their air guitars, or inflatable replica guitars, and glowsticks would be everywhere. I was so close.<br />
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More history, seven years ago, I had convinced a group of friends to attend the Stripes Gorge show. Like many of you, I wasn't interested in attending shows by myself. My crew is excited, the local show sells out, then everyone bails. I couldn't afford to get to the Gorge solo, and I couldn't afford the scalper prices for the local show. It was that moment I decided I would never depend on others to accompany me to shows I want to see. Since then, I've seen almost every band I want to see, many of them by myself. I owe it all to my sketchy friends and the White Stripes.<br />
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Now that the White Stripes have call it quits, I probably won't get a chance to see them live. Although I subscribe to the theory that bands break up to make more money further down the road, I feel like this White Stripes break-up is for real. One reason, Meg has stage fright, but another is because Jack can play White Stripes songs on his own. Case in point, he is playing White Stripes songs on his current tour. I'm a bit surprised, I was expecting him to play only his new album and covers or extended jams. Doesn't it cheapen the White Stripes when he plays their tunes live? Then again, his solo album <i>Blunderbuss </i>is solid, and sounds just like a typical White Stripes album. I'm probably giving Meg White too much credit in that duo (I'm being nice). <br />
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I've seen Jack White perform five times, and he commands the stage like few performers I've ever seen. At the first Dead Weather show I attended, he stepped down from the drums to play one guitar solo, and it literally sent chills through my spine. That solo is one of the highlights of my live music career, and a reason Jack White is number one on my list of can't misses this Sasquatch season. When have you witnessed a live performance that gave you chills? You are missing the highlight of the weekend if you skip him. I've often said, "I love Jack White like a little brother," but that might be an understatement. <br />
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Suggested Tracks: (All White Stripes songs unless otherwise noted)<br />
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1. Seven Nation Army <br />
2. Carolina Drama (Raconteurs: Proof he can still write a compelling song lyrically)<br />
3. Ball And Biscuit <br />
4. The Union Fever (his bluesy scream is on display)<br />
5. Fell In Love With A Girl (pretty sure this song is the reason for Neon Trees, Louie 13, and other pop/indie/electro band's popularity)<br />
6. Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground<br />
7. Icky Thump (before you laugh, listen to the sounds he emits from his guitar)<br />
8. Broken Boy Soldier (Raconteurs)<br />
9. I'm Slowly Turning Into You<br />
10. I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart (He doesn't need a guitar, the piano works fine)<br />
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<b>The Joy Formidable</b>:</div>
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If I made a list of the top Sasquatch bands you need to see live, even if you are unfamiliar with their music, The Joy Formidable would be top ten. I caught them twice last year, and was willing to pay for round three in December, but the show sold out. This three piece rock band from across the pond can best be described as the female Foo Fighters. While dormant, the lead singer/guitar player is a tiny adorable lady, but she has the most intense (nearly psychotic) expressions when she gets going. Quite frankly, she scares me, and I'm nearly twice her size. She could easily parlay her intensity into a serial killer role in Hollywood. Thankfully, after each song, she flashes her easy going smile which lets me (and anyone else paying attention) exhale. The bassist and drummer are very animated as well, bringing a ton of energy to their set. <br />
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With only one alum and one EP so far, the Joy Formidable aren't loaded with outstanding tunes, but they rock out, which is something increasingly rare in the pop/indie music scene. They are a perfect festival band, because everyone will have a great time regardless of it they are a current fan. Blame me if you think their performance sucks. <br />
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Suggested Tracks:<br />
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1. Whirring (It's the one that gets stuck in my head)<br />
2. Chapter 2<br />
3. The Greatest Light Is The Greatest Shade<br />
4. Cradle<br />
5. Austere<br />
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<b>Clap Your Hands Say Yeah:</b></div>
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The year was 2005. After living with over 40 roommates since High School, I was finally able to afford my own apartment near the action (downtown Portland). Okay, it was more like a 300 square foot studio in the basement of an apartment building, but you haven't lived until you've cooked on a stove while laying in bed. It was also the first time I could afford to buy albums, something I hadn't regularly done since BMG and Columbia House started recognizing my address. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's self-titled debut album was one my first purchases, an album I still listen to every couple weeks. <br />
Fast forward two years, they release their long awaited follow up which frankly stunk. It was so bad, I won't even mention the album title for fear of people googling it, and finding this blog. They even tried to incorporate static distortion, like they were trying to make it sound awful. If I hadn't paid $13 for a physical copy of the album, I would have assumed it was an illegal download, because the sound quality was that bad. I understand it's art, but I don't have to like it just because it's art.<br />
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By the time their third album <i>Hysterical</i> dropped last year, I had forgotten this band existed in a current form. I finally gave it a chance, and it's actually pretty great. It's a pleasant album, which is a pharase I never thought I would associate with the band after hearing their second album. But enough about me, you probably want to hear something other than my "love, hate, like" relationship, so here goes it. <br />
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is an artsy indie rock band from New York who helped invent the hipster movement seven years ago. It is music you would expect to hear in the dressing room at Goodwill. If you ever meet someone with a french tickler and a scarf who claims to be a painter, ask him if he likes Alec Ounsworth's solo material better than with CYHSY, and you'll have an instant friend.<br />
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Alec is the lead singer, and has a high pitched yelpy voice which can be best explained as annoying. It's so annoying, if you played 52 seconds of any CYHSY song to someone wearing a Slayer shirt, there is a 89.1 % chance you will get punched in the face. That album voice is also tough to pull off live, which has caused me to leave a couple of their shows less than impressed. I can't tell you this show will be fantastic, or it's a can't miss, but I can say you might like their music. The voice is an instrument, so when a vocalist is unique, that shouldn't be a negative, right? I never get CYHSY confused with any other band. I have nostalgia on my side, so I'll be there. I'll be the one tossing glow sticks during the first drop.<br />
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Suggested Tracks: <br />
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1. Home On Ice<br />
2. The Skin Of My Yellow Country Teeth<br />
3. Details of the War<br />
4. Let The Cool Goddess Rust Away<br />
5. Same Mistake (from the new album)<br />
6. Adam's Plane (from the new album)<br />
7. Heavy Metal<br />
8. Hysterical (from the new album)<br />
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<b>Wild Flag:</b></div>
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All female NW super group featuring Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney/Portlandia), Mary Timony (Helium), Janet Weiss (Sleeter-Kinney, Quasi, The Jicks), and Rebecca Cole (Minders). Their debut self-titled album was one of the better releases of 2011. I would be lying if I said I follow all four parts of this conglomerate, but Janet Weiss has controlled the sticks for several of my most memorable shows. Carrie Brownstein has flare live, so at least she's trying. She's been around, and knows a leg kick here and there get people like me excited. I'm like a baby with a rattler shaking in its face, and her leg kick is that rattler.<br />
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Their song, "Boom" is one of my favorite songs of 2011, and is worth the price of admission. It is female punk at its best. In my opinion, "Boom" is as good as any Sleater-Kinney song (the hater comments section is now open for dissenting opinions). I caught most of their set at Coachella, only because I couldn't leave. They were that fun. For only having one album, they sure jam out on their hot tracks. I believe "hot tracks" are how the EGM kids refer to them? <br />
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Suggested Tracks:<br />
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1. Boom<br />
2. Future Crimes<br />
3. Short Version<br />
4. Romance<br />
5. Racehorse (as cheezy as the lyrics and theme are, they sure do jam out. Guitar/keyboards/vocals are all highlights)<br />
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<br />know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-60008428575212017722012-04-19T19:31:00.013-07:002012-04-19T21:43:23.121-07:00The 2012 Schedule Has Been ReleasedYeah yeah, I'm a couple days late. I was knee deep in whiskey and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pepsi</span> in the desert high <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">fiving</span> virtual <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Tupac</span> when the schedule was announced, so I'm a couple days late. Since the main Sasquatch site always does their schedule in a strange linear sequence, I'm in the same boat as you. I can't see the obvious conflicts, because the bands aren't listed like a normal schedule. I spent 15 minutes unsuccessfully trying to find a side-by-side stage schedule on the Sasquatch Message Board, but no luck.<br /><br />I'm working on it though. Hopefully I'll have a schedule posted here in the next couple days. If anyone wants to link their schedule in the comments section, it's much appreciated. The Coachella schedule didn't come out until the week of the festival, so we should at least be thankful we know Spiritualized will conflict with Tenacious D a full month before the festival. That conflict was expected, but it still makes me cry a bit (insert sad/crying emoticon).know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-15072532862761007062012-02-27T20:44:00.035-08:002012-04-06T15:06:40.220-07:00Sasquatch 2012, Still Not Sold Out<span style="color:#ff0000;">UPDATE</span>: The festival finally sold out (4/5/12).<br /><br />I've been waiting to post the Quadros series assuming the next newsworthy event would be Sasquatch selling out, but inexplicably it hasn't? How can Coachella sell out 130,000 weekend passes in two hours, yet Sasquatch can't sell 25,000 weekend passes in two weeks? Granted Coachella is a much bigger destination, and the second largest U.S. metro is 130 miles away, and it appeals more to the beautiful people who only care about seeing the headliners, a handful of buzz bands, and dancing to the same beat by the hottest knob twisters while ingesting popular science experiments, but aside from that, the Coachella lineup isn't THAT much better? The headliners and rarities at Coachella are a big deal, but Sasquatch has done well for itself this year comparatively speaking. So why isn't Sasquatch sold out?<br /><br />I'm pretty good at predicting what makes sense for Sasquatch (business wise), which is why I get paid the big bucks here. Blogging is very lucrative you know, <a href="http://knowidyuh.blogspot.com/">the reason I write two of them</a>. However, I was incorrect when I guessed the festival would sell out the first day general passes went on sale. I need to regain my credibility, which is why I'll share with you the most logical reason the festival has yet to sell out. [drum roll] The festival capacity has been increased this year.<br /><br />How would Sasquatch increase the capacity of a venue with strict land constraints? A popular suggestion over the last couple years has been to put a stage in the campground. If they kicked out the hundreds of campground attendees who don't have a festival pass, and replaced their wasted space with an official stage, what paying customer would be against the idea? With re-entry in the cards this year, it would allow the festival attendees to freely move between the main stages and the campground stage. Plus, there is already a confirmed fifth stage, the NW Hip-hop showcase otherwise known as the "Maine Stage." The Maine problems with this theory:<br /><br />1. Why would a Fire Marshall increase the capacity of the main festival grounds because of a tiny stage in the campground no one will attend during the evening hours?<br />2. Having wristband holders freely wander between the campground and the main grounds will required increased security checkpoints, or increased campground security protecting the borders (and a big fence).<br />3. Who wants to walk 30+ minutes between stages?<br /><br />As previously mentioned, land is at a premium, so it's difficult to convince the Fire Marshall to expand the capacity without expanding the area of the festival grounds, so let's explore the largest piece of land in the vacinity. The parking lot of course. That place is gigantic, and it's a short walk from the Wookie stage. They are practically giving away this large area to those who want to park (I've heard non-VIP parking is free). Who parks instead of camping at Sasquatch anyway? It shouldn't be allowed!<br /><br />I like dreaming big, so I think a gigantic dance tent in the parking lot near the security entrance of yesteryear could increase the capacity of the grounds by 6,000 or more. Then they could move the Yeti stage to where the dance tent has been, throw the Maine stage in the food court where the Yeti was, and all would flow perfectly. They could still use the remaining area of the parking lot for VIPs, and sponsor shuttles to the nearest towns for those who used to park for free. Even if purchasing property for expansion in the immediate area isn't an option, there must be property in the surrounding areas available to divert excess campers and parked cars? After all, light sleepers, people in their forties, and pregnant women freely shuttle to the festival from the Wildhorse campground.<br /><br />Eliminating the parking lot all together would free up enough land for two additional stages, and increase the festival capacity to nearly 45,000, which would give the festival more money to land the really big headliners and continue to sell out. Sasquatch could then compete with the giant festivals of the world, and make it the U.S. festival destination of choice.<br /><br />I'm done dreaming big for now. Nothing this large can be in the works yet, but I refuse to believe there aren't at least a couple thousand extra passes available this year. They found a way to expand the capacity, even if the parking lot theory isn't the solution. They can easily make the dance tent much bigger, and squeeze the Maine Stage in unused space to increase the number of weekend passes without increasing the acres of land use. Maybe the solution is sending the Fire Marshall and guests on a month long all expenses paid vacation in exchange for a favorable number (wink wink)? Maybe I think this is a good idea because I know the Fire Marshall, and maybe I want a free vacation, but I'm not admitting to the former.<br /><br />In other news, the Quadros series will begin shortly. For those new to this blog, I listen to a lot of music and go to a lot of live shows, so I have a lot to say about each of the bands on the lineup. Hopefully I be able to knock out ten or more Quadros before the festival starts, so stick around. Until then, if you have questions, comments, or other crazy theories, post them below.know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-66931725711420709192012-02-02T22:24:00.001-08:002012-02-09T12:40:52.573-08:00Sasquatch 2012 Lineup RevealedFirst glance, outstanding lineup. It will rival 2010, and a sell out is imminent. Jack White and Beck were great surprises, and it's not a secret Tenacious D is the only band on my Sasquatch wish list every year. Even the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">undercard</span> is filled with lesser known bands you will eventually dig. I wasn't one of the many getting wasted tonight in celebration, so this is a mostly sober opinion.<br /><br />Bands the kids won't care about: The Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Lanegan</span> Band (one of the greatest voices in rock), <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Spiritualized</span>, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, M. Ward. Expect tiny crowds.<br /><br />Bands the kids care about (so I hear): Pretty Lights, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Apparat</span>, Tycho, Nero, Wolfgang <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Gartner</span>. Expect gigantic crowds.<br /><br />Acts who are outstanding live: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bon</span> Iver, Joy Formidable, Beirut, Girl Talk, Tune-Yards, St. Vincent, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Mogwai</span>, Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside<br /><br />Acts who are great on record (who I haven't seen live): The Civil Wars, The War On Drugs, The Head & The Heart, Little Dragon, The Cave Singers, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">SBTRKT</span>, Kurt Vile<br /><br />Tip of the hat to Adam Zacks. The undercard is slightly better than I expected, and Jack White/Beck is a duo any festival would be proud to land.know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com137tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-60060796913325697752012-02-02T21:38:00.000-08:002012-02-02T21:39:01.578-08:00Sasquatch 2012 Rumors<a href="http://www.myspace.com/wildflag">Wild Flag</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thewarondrugs">The War On Drugs</a>, <a href="http://www.wulyf.org/">WU LYF</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/coeurdepirate">Coeur de Pirate</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/realphysics">The Physics</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/girls">Girls</a>, <a href="http://boniver.org/">Bon Iver</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mward">M. Ward</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/strfkrmusic">Starfucker</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/spiritualized">Spiritualized</a>, <a href="http://www.ibreakhorses.se/#1617263/N-E-W-S">I Break Horses</a>, <a href="http://www.mogwai.co.uk/">Mogwai</a>know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745625178751452987.post-55176732650071559132012-01-29T20:41:00.000-08:002012-01-31T14:04:57.964-08:00Website Malfunction Confirms Multiple ActsThe second biggest entertainment related malfunction of all-time? I fully intended to spend a couple hours writing paragraphs filled with Janet Jackson song titles and jokes until I realized two points. First, I'm the only Janet Jackson fan who reads this blog, so most wouldn't get it. Second, even though I do this "All For You," "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" See, I told you you wouldn't get it. Now I'm wondering if viewers even remember the Janet Jackson <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wardrobe</span> Malfunction? Don't google it at work.<br /><br />So what happened? Shortly after noon last Saturday, a loyal Sasquatch Blog reader referring to him/herself as "anonymous" posted a link to the Sasquatch main(e) site's schedule page, which incorrectly showed names of bands on the Sasquatch lineup. Apparently, if you changed the numbers at the end of the link, it would reveal more bands. Later that afternoon, the news spread to the rest of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">internet</span>, and other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">interneters</span> claim to have seen the following bands:<br /><br />The Shins / Girl Talk / Beirut / St Vincent / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Blitzen</span> Trapper / Tune-Yards / Lana Del Rey / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Apparat</span> / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Starfucker</span> / Wolfgang <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Gartner</span> / Active Child / Said the Whale / Black Whales / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Araabmuzik</span> / Star <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Slinger</span> / Jamey Johnson / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Grynch</span> / Com <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Truise</span> / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Dyme</span> Def / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">SPAC</span>3MAN / Purity Ring / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">THEESatisfaction</span> / Tycho / Fatal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Lucciano</span> / Fly Moon Royalty / Sol / Nobody Beats The Drum / Todd Barry / Rob Delaney / Pete Holmes<br /><br />Is the list real, you bet. Is it 100% accurate, well, that's a different story. First, we are relying on random <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">internet</span> people to have accurately transcribed what they saw. This means, "Fly Moon Royalty," might actually be "Sky <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Poon</span> Realty." That's probably a bad example, but you get the point. Second, acts cancel festivals all the time, so there is no guarantee a name or two who were on the lineup last week will still be there Thursday night. However, the collection of lesser known hip-hop acts and comedians, mixed with upper tier acts I am confident will be there (six of the biggest names were on my guess 50 already) makes this list way too credible to be fake. Plus, you know, it came from the official website.<br /><br />This malfunction has also confirmed a fifth stage. Travis Hay recently wrote an article about it. <a href="http://www.guerrillacandy.com/2012/01/30/sasquatch-2012-will-have-a-stage-for-northwest-hip-hop/">Read it here.<br /></a><br />Regarding my guess 50, I last updated it Thursday, January 26<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">th</span>. I won't update it again, since anyone can make a guess 50 now, and be 80% correct.<br /><br />And speaking of the Jacksons, anyone anticipating a Michael Jackson, "Beat It," type showdown between SPAC3MAN (the hip-hop artist) and Spaceman (the lead singer of Spiritualized)?know ID yuhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445571648289123992noreply@blogger.com171