*** LOLLAPALOOZA 2012 ANNOUNCED ***

[Cybyassociation]

My personal opinion is that this is a very solid line-up. There are around 30 bands on that list that I would love to see. From the sound of some of these festival threads I really don't understand what it would take to satisfy some people. You are paying a relatively small amount of money to see many bands, not all of which are headliners, but some that likely will be in the future. I swear (with some kind of voodoo) you could put Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Queen, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and 150 hot naked women running around on a ticket and charge $5 for it and most here would still say that it's "weak".

Lolla is pretty expensive at $230. Plus, add in travel and lodging. I was hoping for a few better bands than some washed up old ones reuniting for Lolla. There are a ton of bands on that list that I would like to see, but I just cant justify the price.

Like others have said, Rivers Edge has a pretty solid line up, as does Bonnaroo. Bonnaroo is quite a bit more expensive but I think they have so many more bands that could actually headline as opposed to 2 or 3.

[Pitt_Clone]

Wow, kind of a disappointing lineup from top to bottom. RHCP have been producing the same album for the last ten years or so, Black Sabbath is predictable, etc.

Hey that's my go to line when people ask me what I think of U2. On topic, I'm not going, but I think the lineup overall looks pretty solid but the really "big" headliners don't blow me away.

[marothisu]

Lolla is pretty expensive at $230. Plus, add in travel and lodging. I was hoping for a few better bands than some washed up old ones reuniting for Lolla. There are a ton of bands on that list that I would like to see, but I just cant justify the price.

Like others have said, Rivers Edge has a pretty solid line up, as does Bonnaroo. Bonnaroo is quite a bit more expensive but I think they have so many more bands that could actually headline as opposed to 2 or 3.

It depends on what bands you're going to see. It might not be a good price for someone who doesn't like RHCP, Black Sabbath, etc, but of course let's remember that $230 covers three days (just under $77/day). Think about it this way:

RHCP - $70 after tax at a major venue
Black Sabbath - $60 at least
Black Keys - $50 at least
Jack White - $40-$50 at least

Now, the "supporting acts" are at least $25-$35 each if not more, and then under that each group is at least $10 to see on their own. If you actually are interested in at least half of the headliners and a large handful of other groups, it's a good deal if you go for all days. It's a tiring festival, but not a bad deal.



My own personal opinion is that it's a pretty solid lineup. I think a lot of people fall too much into trying to go against the mainstream or something. RHCP is still a great band, Black Keys are great, Black Sabbath is Black Sabbath, and there's a large handful of other good bands, and some people haven't heard of too much (i.e. Alabama Shakes or Gary Clark Jr if you're into that type of rock. Even Little Dragon is interesting and about to tour with RHCP). There is probably not one single person on here who probably knows every single artist on the bill and there's most likely a few hidden gems in there. Just because a group isn't known by name doesn't mean they automatically suck.

[Cybyassociation]

It depends on what bands you're going to see. $230 covers three days, or just under $77/day for it. Think about it this way:

RHCP - $70 after tax at a major venue
Black Sabbath - $60 at least
Black Keys - $50 at least
Jack White - $40-$50 at least

Now, the "supporting acts" are at least $25-$35 each, and then under that each group is at least $10 to see on their own.

Those prices are at venues that have stadium seating and toilets that arent over flowing.

I would pay $70 to see RHCP in their prime...and thats about it.

Sabbath...I really dont want to see geezer Ozzy up there ruining songs that I love.

I'm sad that the Keys are taking their act to arenas, they were amazing in smaller venues.

Jack White would rock.

That day ends up being a 300-350 day after buying tickets and a bottle of water. Festivals are great, but I personally enjoy seeing individual bands in concert. Just my 2 cents. Plus, didnt they stream Lolla or Bonnaroo on YouTube last year?

It is a great opportunity to see bands that you normally wouldnt be able to catch. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see the Weeknd, Gary Clark Jr., Washed Out, Aloe Blacc, The Sheepdogs, Frank Ocean, SBTRKT...and I would love to just see Hayley Reinhart, because I think she's the most wonderful girl in the world.

[marothisu]

Those prices are at venues that have stadium seating and toilets that arent over flowing.

I would pay $70 to see RHCP in their prime...and thats about it.

Sabbath...I really dont want to see geezer Ozzy up there ruining songs that I love.

I'm sad that the Keys are taking their act to arenas, they were amazing in smaller venues.

Jack White would rock.

That day ends up being a 300-350 day after buying tickets and a bottle of water. Festivals are great, but I personally enjoy seeing individual bands in concert. Just my 2 cents. Plus, didnt they stream Lolla or Bonnaroo on YouTube last year?

Ozzy's getting old but I'm sure he can put on a show still. I'd imagine the BK were great in smaller venues, but it is what it is.

Well, water is free there. Bring a water bottle and there are numerous fill stations for free. The food is what will get you but there's a number of places where you can eat for pretty cheap. Or just bring in a back pack with homemade sandwiches. People do it all the time.


I don't think it was Lolla, must have been Bonnaroo. Lolla had a nice presence on YouTube, but they'd put parts of concerts on their channel a day after the fact.

[scyclonekid]

I have seen Sigur Ros live and it was a toss up between them and radiohead as best live shows I have seen, Sigur Ros is ******* awesome.

[marothisu]

I have seen Sigur Ros live and it was a toss up between them and radiohead as best live shows I have seen, Sigur Ros is ******* awesome.

Agreed. They are pretty awesome. Very happy they're playing

[Tarbox]

The undercards for Lolla is where the gold is:
Florence & The Machine
Justice
Sigur Ros
Kaskade
Die Antwoord
Little Dragon
Of Monsters & Men
Dum Dum Girls
Neon Indian
Calvin Harris
Shins

Those are all solid live acts, outdoors, in a festie atmosphere? Seems like a good time to me. Beat traffic and cut out early to skip all the boring headliners (save for Jack White) and go drinking in Chicago til 4am?

[Cyhart]

Lolla is pretty expensive at $230. Plus, add in travel and lodging. I was hoping for a few better bands than some washed up old ones reuniting for Lolla. There are a ton of bands on that list that I would like to see, but I just cant justify the price.

Like others have said, Rivers Edge has a pretty solid line up, as does Bonnaroo. Bonnaroo is quite a bit more expensive but I think they have so many more bands that could actually headline as opposed to 2 or 3.

Bonnaroo is around $250 (even cheaper than that if you buy early) and that includes camping. Lolla's price does not include lodging. So roo isnt quite a bit more expensive.
I think the roo lineup is better too.

[marothisu]

The undercards for Lolla is where the gold is:
Florence & The Machine
Justice
Sigur Ros
Kaskade
Die Antwoord
Little Dragon
Of Monsters & Men
Dum Dum Girls
Neon Indian
Calvin Harris
Shins

Those are all solid live acts, outdoors, in a festie atmosphere? Seems like a good time to me. Beat traffic and cut out early to skip all the boring headliners (save for Jack White) and go drinking in Chicago til 4am?

Add Gary Clark Jr and Alabama Shakes to that list too.

[helechopper]

Die Antwoord alone is worth any amount of cash. If you haven't heard them, give them a listen.

[Cybyassociation]

Die Antwoord alone is worth any amount of cash. If you haven't heard them, give them a listen.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFjsbMZrVtU]Die Antwoord - I Fink U Freeky *Live in HD (Feb.6/12) - YouTube[/ame]



I dont fink I'm going to be able to sleep after looking at her freeky eyes

[aforstate]

The undercards for Lolla is where the gold is:
Florence & The Machine
Justice
Sigur Ros
Kaskade
Die Antwoord
Little Dragon
Of Monsters & Men
Dum Dum Girls
Neon Indian
Calvin Harris
Shins

Those are all solid live acts, outdoors, in a festie atmosphere? Seems like a good time to me. Beat traffic and cut out early to skip all the boring headliners (save for Jack White) and go drinking in Chicago til 4am?

Exactly. +About 20 other acts.

[Cyclone06]

Rivers Edge in St. Paul appears to be a much better option.

Anyone tried to buy tickets for this?

It seems the website isn't working, perhaps user error?

[Cybyassociation]

The undercards for Lolla is where the gold is:
Florence & The Machine
Justice
Sigur Ros
Kaskade
Die Antwoord
Little Dragon
Of Monsters & Men
Dum Dum Girls
Neon Indian
Calvin Harris
Shins

Those are all solid live acts, outdoors, in a festie atmosphere? Seems like a good time to me. Beat traffic and cut out early to skip all the boring headliners (save for Jack White) and go drinking in Chicago til 4am?

Most of these are on Sunday...which apparently I just got tickets for my birthday!

Anyone else going any of the days? I'm actually moving to the Chicagoland area in July, so I'm pretty pumped.