Veishea books Eve 6 for concert. The 90s called, they want their crappy band back

isucyclone4 · 01-28-2008, 11:46 PM

they should be able to do better than that. It's one thing to take a hit artist whose biggest hits were in years past, but that STILL make music. But I mean does Eve 6 even still make new music?!?

I would take any of the bigger artists from last year over Eve 6.

LTJ would be kick *** btw! Everyone can get down to that. I've seen them like 3 different times, including twice on Warped Tour. Good stuff and they've been doin it for years too. Trying to keep Ska alive!

CyForPresident · 01-28-2008, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by Bewilderme

I really don't see the point in defending Eve 6 on this one. These guys sucked when they were actually a popular band. Why not get some up and comers that would probably charge less and be a fresher gig? Man, I forgot how bad these guys are. Flame on

Like when Led Zeppelin was in Iowa City in the late 1960's.

cloneu · 01-28-2008, 11:55 PM

I think Eve 6 will be releasing a new album sometime. They also started touring again recently so maybe they will become a little more well known again.

cstrunk · 01-28-2008, 11:59 PM

Honestly, I would have rather seen Trapt than Eve 6 but I'm not going to complain. I don't see how they think Trapt is too hardcore, though. That boggles my mind. It would be sweet if they could get both performers... but I doubt that will happen.

Hopefully they try to get a rising country star... Rodney Atkins, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, or Jason Michael Carroll, kind of like they did with Chris Cagle last year. There are plenty of Ag (and other) students at Iowa State (duh) who like country music.

I will bet there will be more good entertainers announced before all is said and done.

drum1306 · 01-29-2008, 12:06 AM

I don't like country music. I actually semi enjoyed Chris Cagle. So we will see what happens.

Best comment he made: "hey, whoever's throwing beer cans, cut it out. Some chick up here just got hit in the face." He was serious but he was so polite about it people really didn't take him seriously.

Skyh13 · 01-29-2008, 12:56 AM

They should totally get Barenaked Ladies to come one year.. that'd be awesome. At least I think so, anyways... although I doubt that'd happen.

jbing · 01-29-2008, 01:08 AM

Since I started the ranting, I'll chime in.

Eve 6's biggest record came out in 98, when these kids were between the ages of 8 and 13. Not exactly their prime music time. Lots of them (NOTE: NOT ALL) were getting into the pop music craze that started that year. I just think this band is not a good fit for the audience.

Barenaked Ladies would be a better fit IMO. They have had recent hits and do have quite a nice following. Plus, they haven't played the state in about 3-4 years.

I have worked in radio for 15 years and have been a part of the organization of many concert festivals. I know how hard it is to book bands and how much they cost. I disagree that all the good bands are booked a year in advance, but also, most of the "good bands" would be out of the VEISHEA budget.

I agree some good up-and-comers would be great to see. A solid country act, maybe someone on the lines of a G Love and Special Sauce/Big Head Todd/Blues Traveler acts even. And before anyone argues that those bands are from around the same time as Eve 6, I'm aware. But, their music also still has legs and all 3 bands have toured constantly since their heydays.

I don't mean to knock what the committee does, I just think that this was a whack choice.

Dormeezy · 01-29-2008, 01:31 AM

barenaked ladies would be awesome.

oh, country sucks btw unless we're talking johnny cash or old school stuff.

Cyclone62 · 01-29-2008, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by Dormeezy

barenaked ladies would be awesome.

oh, country sucks btw unless we're talking johnny cash or old school stuff.

Oh come on. Who doesn't like country songs about high school angst? (Toby Keith, anyone?)

cybsball20 · 01-29-2008, 10:18 AM

What about getting some 'college bands' from other areas. There have to be some great ones around that people may not have heard of. I know my friend's band would love to play here even though they never leave the southeast that often.
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delt4cy · 01-29-2008, 11:05 AM

Don't get me wrong I don't think Eve 6 is a great selection and I would agree that some boneheaded decisions are made. I guess what I'm saying is don't be too worried if one of the bands isn't what you are expecting. I'm sure that at least 2 more "bigger" bands will be named. Either way get a little drunked up, make some bad decisions (minus rioting), and enjoy the atmosphere.

VEISHEA should always be the weekend before dead week too! If you asked me, having it this early in April is crazy.

jbing · 01-29-2008, 11:32 AM

I think they moved it because come on, who can study after all that rioting?

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calvaryrock · 01-31-2008, 11:44 AM

what song WAS eve 6 even famous for? i think i remember them from back when i was in middle school riding the bus. geez. what a load of crap. anyone thing story of the year was good last year? another band that i haven't heard for a while, but they put on a damn good show.

jdoggivjc · 01-31-2008, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by drum1306

Just heard from a friend who was on the group making the choice...they were going to get Trapt but they said Saliva was too "hardcore" last year and they wanted to tone it down. Lame.

Saliva too hardcore? I guess that means Slipknot is out of the conversation...

Trapt? They were somewhat good - for all of 6 months like 5 years ago before I got tired of hearing their stuff on the radio...