80/35 to return to Western Gateway Park!!!

[Al_4_State]

Per an email I received this morning. It will be on the eastern edge of the park, around 12th and Locust, I think. They say it should have similar capacity. 2 day passes go on sale this weekend for $60, VIP for $100.

I'm really excited about this. There were some GREAT acts that played last year, and with the festival breaking even (which is unheard of for a first year music festival), hopefully this year is even better. I'm personally hoping for Wilco to be a headliner, I think with their new album coming out, and their midwest roots, its a perfect fit. Should be awesome.

 

[cybsball20]

I have heard Ben Harper rumors...

 

[HILLCYD]

I think the event would do much better overall if they did it on a non-holiday weekend.

 

[Jonecy]

When is this? I wish they had this when I was living down in DSM.

 

[Al_4_State]

I have heard Ben Harper rumors...

That would be cool. Ben puts on a great live show. Ben Harper one night as headliner and Wilco another night would absolutely kick!

 

[Al_4_State]

I think the event would do much better overall if they did it on a non-holiday weekend.

Definitely some truth to that, but it sounds like last year was pushing the capacity of the area/infrastructure, etc. They also have to work it around a lot of the other festivals out there.

 

[Knownothing]

I actually work in a building on 12th and Locust. So basically I think it's around 13th and locust. Right across the street from Ford and Garland audio.

 

[cojo]

they said wilco's out on a chat w/organizers yesterday. scheduling conflict.

 

[cybsball20]

Pull up tour dates of bands you like, see who is in the area and maybe they are in. At least send suggestions to the music coalition...

 

[trippnschmidt]

I've heard Beck tossed around

 

[Al_4_State]

they said wilco's out on a chat w/organizers yesterday. scheduling conflict.

Huge bummer on my end.

 

[LeSchmick]

When are they going to release the schedule?

I think Miley Cyrus should headline

But seriously, shouldn't we be finding out who's playing soon?

 

[Al_4_State]

When are they going to release the schedule?

I think Miley Cyrus should headline

But seriously, shouldn't we be finding out who's playing soon?

Next couple of weeks according to the email. Drive-By Truckers are not scheduled anywhere during that time period :yes:. They aren't big enough to headline, but they put on one hell of a set last year...

 

[Cyclone06]

Umphrey's McGee would be fun!

 

[cojo]

yeah, wilco would've been perfect for the venue and vice versa. i'd like to see the black keys here. they could both bring in people and make converts of those who haven't seen/heard them before.

 

[LeSchmick]

What's with the obsession with Wilco on this thread?

 

[zmanzbo]

I think the event would do much better overall if they did it on a non-holiday weekend.

I agree. Bigger festivals like Rothbury, Summerfest, etc. are that weekend and other big cities have 4th parties.

They could pull a better line up if they picked a different weekend.

 

[LeSchmick]

I agree. Bigger festivals like Rothbury, Summerfest, etc. are that weekend and other big cities have 4th parties.

They could pull a better line up if they picked a different weekend.

I doubt it. Bands are going to cost the same no matter what weekend they are playing on.

 

[Al_4_State]

What's with the obsession with Wilco on this thread?

A) They were one of the bands that they considered getting last year

B) They're awesome

C) They're from the midwest and would likely be interested in a festival like this

D) They're awesome

 

[weisr2002]

I heard rumors of Beck, Widespread Panic, and Sound Tribe Sector 9.

This is the first Ben Harper Rumor I heard, but I like it. Either way I already bought my early bird ticket.