blue Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Summerfest, world's largest music festival released a partial list of the acts performing. It's overwhelming. We should get our slot soon. http://summerfest.com/2017-lineup/ Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I think it's fair to say that there's something for most people there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Christ on a bike! ... That's an incredible line-up. Don't let Tom Petty wear himself out, we need him fit and well in London 3 days later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 There's some great bands in that line up - old and new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Not heard of half of the acts on the bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1492204278' post='3278727'] Not heard of half of the acts on the bill [/quote] Which means you [i]have[/i] heard of 50+ of them. Not a bad line-up for you, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1492204278' post='3278727'] Not heard of half of the acts on the bill [/quote] To be fair I doubt most Americans would have heard of half the average Glastonbury line up. Probably not most British people either for that matter.. Edited April 14, 2017 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Nice diverse lineup, looks like a great festival. What's the name of your band Blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1492205451' post='3278733'] To be fair I doubt most Americans would have heard of half the average Glastonbury line up. Probably not most British people either for that matter.. [/quote] It's a 2 week premier fest on beautiful Lake Michigan. At 64 I will have to YouTube most of the acts listed. I only recognize a small fraction of the artists. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) [quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1492205479' post='3278734'] Nice diverse lineup, looks like a great festival. What's the name of your band Blue? [/quote] Maple Road, all those bands listed are "headliners" were a local support act and damn lucky we're able to get in. We've been booked for the past 7 years. Many local bands never get to play Summerfest, it really is a "big deal". And sad and unknown to most local young bands, it's not how good your band is, it's who you know. We have a very high level corporate connection. Still waiting for confirmation of our slot. Rumor has it we have a great slot and date this year. Blue Edited April 14, 2017 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1492206421' post='3278743'] It's a 2 week premier fest on beautiful Lake Michigan. At 64 I will have to YouTube most of the acts listed. I only recognize a small fraction of the artists. Blue [/quote] I imagine The Chainsmokers will be right up your street... http://youtu.be/ZuwfZGDWOio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1492206889' post='3278746'] I imagine The Chainsmokers will be right up your street...[/quote] Well outside of Dylan and Petty not a lot of the music of my generation is represented this year. Hopefully there's some new stuff I'll see and like. People cone from all over the world to attend Summerfest. Blue Edited April 14, 2017 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Promo clip for Summerfest 2017. https://youtu.be/NV9rk2bRl0I Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Cool. Funny enough I was listening to the Moody Blues' Seventh Sojourn earlier today. Big festival. How many times have you been there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1492210578' post='3278766'] Cool. Funny enough I was listening to the Moody Blues' Seventh Sojourn earlier today. Big festival. How many times have you been there? [/quote] This will be my 6th consecutive year playing Summerfest. I've attended SummerFest every year since 1981. Summerfest started in 1969. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 That's a good one for the curriculum vitae (resume). It's a credit to you. I liken it to to a regular Glastonbury attendee going on stage after many years of enjoying the event from the audience. For Glasto it would probably mean you needn't bring wellies to the event any more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1492237792' post='3278812'] That's a good one for the curriculum vitae (resume). It's a credit to you. I liken it to to a regular Glastonbury attendee going on stage after many years of enjoying the event from the audience. For Glasto it would probably mean you needn't bring wellies to the event any more... [/quote] I guess, but while it goes against my own position on value,When it comes to playing festival headliner stages, I think you have to be seen and heard in action when your on the top of your game. Blue Edited April 15, 2017 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1492242612' post='3278856'] I guess, but while it goes against my own position on value,When it comes to playing festival headliner stages, I think you have to be seen and heard in action when your on the top of your game. Blue [/quote] By "value" are you saying you don't get paid as much as for your four hour bar sessions? Like you say, the exposure is good. You can't put a price on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) This is the gentleman you have to have an in with to play Summerfest. A very knowledgeable guy. Great clips for those interested in insight on the music business and what goes on and how and why they book ECT,,, Interesting that the festival organizers don't meet the artist, they only meet with the accountants and other professional representatives. Part I https://youtu.be/08XMcpY8plg Part II https://youtu.be/1Klt_-w_Fkg Blue Edited April 15, 2017 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I think it's a great eclectic line up and whoever goes will have a ball. Top for me would be Fishbone and JJ Grey. Person I'd like to be closest to, Sheryl Crow for obvious reasons, think I would lose the power of speech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1492243554' post='3278871'] I think it's a great eclectic line up and whoever goes will have a ball. Top for me would be Fishbone and JJ Grey. Person I'd like to be closest to, Sheryl Crow for obvious reasons, think I would lose the power of speech [/quote] Yeah Cuzzie, but you really have to understand and love the large festival scene like me. You really have to have plan for what you want to do and who you want to see.Otherwise you might be disappointed. In other words it's really meant for true music lovers. You have to deal with parking issues (*while there are cheap shuttles back and fourth from all over the place)and huge crowds. And people love to drink a lot at Summerfest Blue * Not for me, for obvious reasons. At least not that ride back. Edited April 15, 2017 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I can see meticulous planning would be the order of the day, slotting in your favourites, taking a punt on a couple and soaking the atmosphere in between would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Fantastic line up. Few really good ones too, Tom Petty, Moody Blues. Styx (well almost), Willie Nelson (WOW), Frampton, Steve Miller Jings the list of acts from all eras that i like is unimaginable in one venue too. Brilliant. You are lucky. Assume the weather is usually not an issue for you Blue. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1492246807' post='3278907'] Fantastic line up. Few really good ones too, Tom Petty, Moody Blues. Styx (well almost), Willie Nelson (WOW), Frampton, Steve Miller Jings the list of acts from all eras that i like is unimaginable in one venue too. Brilliant. You are lucky. Assume the weather is usually not an issue for you Blue. Dave [/quote] Its great value for seniors like me, $7.50 for an entire day. Parking is somewhat expensive. Probably $25.00 for a decent spot where you only have to walk a block of two to the festival gates. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 How easy is it for your local bands to get a slot at your Glastonbury Festicak? Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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