I’ve never seen Bright Eyes so I would love for them to play. I had just assumed they would play pitchfork, so now my hopes are up that they will play at Riot Fest. Which means they will probably play Lolla.
I forgot about Circle Jerks and the high likelihood of ETID... Those are both solid adds, though nothing I would be too excited about. If Riot Fest is able to get My Chemical Romance and relatively rare performances from a reunited Bright Eyes and Circle Jerks... Those would definitely be headline-getters. Yup, that's Saves the Day. Thanks! Consider myself hyped for their performance.
If they were to play an album I would assume that it would be I’m Wide Awake since it is celebrating an anniversary this year and Lifted isn’t. But I also just assume that if they are playing it won’t be an album.
Also, just because Faith No More is doing a show in September with Korn doesn't rule out Mr. Bungle doing a reunion set at Riot, right?
Faith No More is playing shows the 10 in Michigan, 12 in Indiana and 13 in Ohio. He could play the 11 with Mr. Bungle at Riot but I dont know if its completly possible with that schedule
I mean, it's technically possible but given the touring schedule and the fact that Mr. Bungle has played two shows this year... I would call it incredibly unlikely. You'd have to assume there would be rehearsal time needed, etc. required to do it all effectively.
Tossing this out, more in hopes of willing it into existence. What about Muse? They have been in the "too big/too expensive" category for years, but I considered that their last 2 albums (drones & thought contagion) have been far less successful than their previous 4 albums, which all had pretty huge mainstream hits. im wondering if the diminished response towards those 2 recent albums could shave off just enough of either their US festival demand in the last 2-3 years, or overall price to be able to fit at Riot. I know they are a massive band, especially in europe, but for the US, i dont see how they could be that much further up than NIN, Blink, or The Cure, all who have headlined. again, just a thought disguised as hope. have a good weekend, gang.
I think the biggest difference between Muse and all of the bands you referenced is their credibility/reputation. Each of the bands you listed is a big influence on the indie/punk/metal/alternative rock world in a pretty significant way. Muse has not. It's not about popularity so much as aesthetic. And I think people downplay the role that plays in who does or doesn't headline Riot Fest way too much... That being said? I don't think it's that far off (particularly if they have a new album on the way that could be viewed as a "return to form" or whatever). And I'd be into it if they were to be booked!
Oh totally, I mentioned those other bands because I see them all as “bigger” than muse which to me negates the “”they are too big” reason for why muse could or couldn’t be booked
Muse would be cool. I remember when they headlined Download Festival in the UK they played a set with some of their heavy tracks as it was a Metal festival, it would be cool to see they do it again but at Riot
I’ve gotten an Airbnb the last four years. I usually go with 5-6 people and it ends up being about $25-50 per night per person. We stay north of the fest in the wicker park/Ukrainian village area. It’s easy to get to the fest and there’s always good food/bars around. As an out of towner I’ve always felt safe.
At their last show in Boston, Ben was very adamant that it would be the last time they ever played together, but I REALLY hope that teasing is for a reunion
With the Pitchfork lineup official, I'm pretty sold on the top three being My Chemical Romance / The Strokes / Smashing Pumpkins.