Friday, June 26, 2009

Voodoo Announces Lineup


I know I am on vacation, but this is one of the days I am most excited about each year. This is when the one festival in New Orleans that actually brings in some innovative artists announces it's lineup.
All week they have been playing a word scramble game on their Twitter to make my head spin because I can't spell. Today they finally spilled the beans, and here are our initial picks.

JUSTICE:
I have an inside info that they will be playing LAST after Kiss on Halloween night. I know of a lot of people that have been waiting a while for them to come here, so they will be torn between the greatest free one day event in the city and a group that had it's prime a year ago. Also, the question of weather they are playing live or just DJing will be a huge factor as well.
GOGOL BORDELLO:
Their Gypsy style music I think will be a huge hit in New Orleans and the downtown, Quintron crowd. Also, a lot of fun live.
WEEN:
Come on, how can you not want to see these guys. And if you have seen them before, how could you not want to see them again. Definitely going to circle this one on our schedule.
THE BLACK KEY:
I have never found tese guys very good live. I have actually found them very boring, but they are a really talented band that if you haven't seen them you should and then tell me they aren't boaring because they know how to play a guitar and drums. I just would love to see them move around a little more.
THE COOL KIDS:
Another act that is about a year behind the year they should have been booked. Last year they came out of nowhere to change Hip Hop in a way that I don't think many people even know. I got to see them at SXSW two years ago. I wan't too impressed, but they were playing to a bunch of suits, so I will give them another chance.
Q TIP:
LEGEND. With him and Phife Dog they formed one of the best Hip Hop groups ever, A Tribe Called Quest. He will be getting people moving for sure.
FISCHERSPOONER:
I saw him back in college at the House of Blues. One of the most entertaining shows I have ever seen. This flamboyant man puts on an amazing show, though his music has disappointed me for quite a while, I will see him to see what he does on stage this time.
The Flaming Lips:
Come on, you know you wana.

Other people you should have highlighted on your schedule are: Generationals, The Black Lips, Quintron and Miss Pussycat, Mates of States, MyNameIsJohnMichael, New Orleans Bingo! Show, The Knux, Rotary Downs, and Katy Red, Big Freddia, and Sissy Nobby

People we don't care about: Eminem, Kiss, Widespread, D12, Brand New, and All Time Low

Did I miss anyone? Who are you excited about and why? Who do you wish was on this list? Yeah Yeah Yeahs? Animal Collective? Grizzly Bear? I could go for a while on the ones I wish were on there.

3 comments:

Enigmatic said...

Surprised not to see MGMT, Airborne Toxic Event, or Vampire Weekend as well as the rumored Underworld.

I think The Pogues are the best band on the bill and think you way under estimate Brand New.

Wesley said...

Underworld is a good call.

melknee said...

I'm glad we can finally see Justice, but I would also love to see unique artists like Passion Pit, Rye Rye and Crystal Castles