Sasquatch! Music Festival 2009

[Dustinanson]

The first post and solid rumor for Sasquatch! 2009 is up on the Sasquatch! Blog. Check it out!

http://sasquatchmusicfestival.blogspot.com/

[paulb]

doesnt look like im going then....fuck Kings of Leon.

[wmgaretjax]

what a shitty first band... i hope the lineup is good this year...

[rage patton]

I actually hope it is a very mediocre, or even bad, line up this year. There is no possible way I can go. So it would make me feel better. Sorry Jared, thats just the selfish side of me.
By the way, did you go in 08? I don't think you did... but there were a lot of bands you liked playing, so maybe you did go...

[JSam67]

We need to get used to KOL showing up near the top of lineups of our festivals, they're only getting bigger. And really, there are far worse bands out there, guys.

[ShyGuy75]

Sweet!

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[morelifefucker]

Your whats on fire?

[MarkO]

Your whats on fire?

"Your set is on fire". Written by someone that was at that Great White show in R.I. a few years ago.

True story.

[stinkbutt]

Sasquatch always looks like fun but too far for not good enough line ups imo

but 07 I came close to going

[JSam67]

Last year was my year if I was ever going to do it. FLips, The Cure, REM... Alas, it's just too soon after Coachella for another cross-country vacation.

[pocket]

Sasquatch always looks like fun but too far for not good enough line ups imo

but 07 I came close to going

i drove from LA up there for the show last year. the venue is quite simply the most lovely i have been to. the campgrounds also are a way bigger party than that of coachella. also the headliners get as long as they want and the band before gets around an hour and a half. plus the tickets to the fest if you get them early are pretty cheap. it would have cost me more just to see rem and the cure at the hollywood bowl (for the good tickets) than camping and tickets to the three days cost me. also free vitamin water and beef jerky each day when you walked in.

[joshc]

it's a good festival, but they really need to drop the exclamation point from the name.

[whynotsmile99]

Kings of Leon should go back to looking scruffy and dirty

[ThomThom]

Kings of Leon should go back to looking scruffy and dirty

Or go back to not making music.

[ShyGuy75]

you are treading on thin ice, thom thom. i suggest you shape up.

[woogie846]

i drove from LA up there for the show last year. the venue is quite simply the most lovely i have been to. the campgrounds also are a way bigger party than that of coachella. also the headliners get as long as they want and the band before gets around an hour and a half. plus the tickets to the fest if you get them early are pretty cheap. it would have cost me more just to see rem and the cure at the hollywood bowl (for the good tickets) than camping and tickets to the three days cost me. also free vitamin water and beef jerky each day when you walked in.

How long was the drive from LA?

[luckyface]

Or go back to not making music.

Nice to have you back, Sasha.

[pocket]

How long was the drive from LA?

it took about 20 hours. its hard to estimate because i drove with a friend and we stopped a few times. also no speeding through Oregon, those cops are all over waiting for you. and seriously you have to drive through these like small ass towns with barns with no roofs and the speed limit will be 15 and there will be a cop at the sign that will pull out and follow you through the entire town. heck one cop went around us and sped up only to be seen waiting on the side of the road by one of these barns a few miles ahead trying to catch me speeding.

[PrettyRagdoll]

Fuck I am going this year! I've been trying to get to Sasquatch the past two years and it looks like this is the year to make it happen

[M Sparks]

also no speeding through Oregon, those cops are all over waiting for you. and seriously you have to drive through these like small ass towns with barns with no roofs and the speed limit will be 15 and there will be a cop at the sign that will pull out and follow you through the entire town.

Uhhh, I-5 might be a bit faster.

[sbessiso]

Or go back to not making music.

Mhm!

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

so Kings of Leon are this year's festival whores?

[faxman75]

Last year was my year if I was ever going to do it. FLips, The Cure, REM... Alas, it's just too soon after Coachella for another cross-country vacation.

Yep, last year was fantastic. I wish they would shorten it to two days th ough. I found myself wandering around day 2 at times bored but it was a lot of fun and a very decent lineup. One of the best as far as headliners go.

[pocket]

Uhhh, I-5 might be a bit faster.

uhhhhh you cant take the 5 all the way to sasquatch.... i did use the 5 most of the way but had to switch to the 97 in oregon. also max speed limit in oregon seemed to be like 55. i never saw anything for 65 or 70 like i am use to. oh and they pump your gas there which is cool, but shitty when driving through at around 2am and wondering why your card wont work at any station and why a cop is flashing you down with his lights yelling at you through the intercom to stop trying to pump gas....

[know ID ya]

You seem to have driving issues. I'm guessing female?

[sbessiso]

so Kings of Leon are this year's festival whores?

Oh god I hope not

[M Sparks]

uhhhhh you cant take the 5 all the way to sasquatch.... i did use the 5 most of the way but had to switch to the 97 in oregon. also max speed limit in oregon seemed to be like 55. i never saw anything for 65 or 70 like i am use to.

Speed Limit in Oregon on Interstates is 65. Assuming you were coming from SoCal...I-5 all the way to Portland, West on I-84, North on I-82...now you're in Washington. I don't know how those roads are in Washington, but your complaint was with Oregon.

Taking the 97 is certainly more scenic, and probably quite a bit shorter, but I doubt it's quicker. So the choice was yours- save gas and savor the beauty, or drive faster. I would have taken 97 too, but I'm not going to bitch about the speed limit. Don't blame it on the state, it was your choice. :D

EDIT...According to MS Streets and Trips...

Interstates- 1256 miles...18 Hours and 28 minutes.
Hwy 97- 1146 miles...18 hours and 38 minutes.

However, I've found that those time estimates are always low on the back roads and high on the interstates. I'd bet the interstates would be an hour or three faster, unless you hit Portland at rush hour. But you're going to burn a lot more gas, and the drive up I-5 through Oregon is perhaps the only part of the state that isn't beautiful. (I-84 is awesome, though.)

[Boourns]

Oh god I hope not

Seconded.

[rage patton]

Yep, last year was fantastic. I wish they would shorten it to two days th ough. I found myself wandering around day 2 at times bored but it was a lot of fun and a very decent lineup. One of the best as far as headliners go.

Agreed. I was sooooooooo bored all Sunday. Nothing much to do. Monday on the other hand... was jampacked full of great acts.

[wmgaretjax]

Depending on the time of day, it might be quicker to go further north on I-5... as the speed limit is 70 until you are past olympia.

[faxman75]

Agreed. I was sooooooooo bored all Sunday. Nothing much to do. Monday on the other hand... was jampacked full of great acts.


That's right Sunday was the day. Day 2. I forgot it ran Saturday through Monday. I really had a lot of fun though. I love the camp ground we stayed at too. I had great companions which helped as well in Kings00fan and Chiapet. Also running into you and your lady, invisible robots and just staring at the landscape.

[know ID ya]

Agreed. I was sooooooooo bored all Sunday. Nothing much to do. Monday on the other hand... was jampacked full of great acts.

No no no no no no no no no no no, and no. "Um, I would prefer to have less fun please (raising hand)."

I agree that Sunday was the weakest lineup, which is why I spent most of the day hanging out at the campground, ie, the biggest party in the NW. You don't have to spend 100% of your time watching music to have a good time, like you might at other festivals. Advice number 1, avoid Wildhorse.

It made sense that Sunday was the weakest lineup. The Cure had been booked for basically ever, and that was the day most likely to sell out, and the first day that did sell out. I heard they had to honor tickets to the Seattle show the Cure canceled, so I'm guessing half the crowd was planning on skipping the earlier acts that day either way.

It also makes sense to front and backload a festival to convince people to buy tickets to all three days. Many people who were not interested in heavier music skipped the first day in 2006. The festival would have made more money had that been the second day.

[faxman75]

Advice number 1, avoid Wildhorse.


The campground?
Fuck that, why avoid it? It was perfect. They sold food and beverage, it was a bit smaller but had showers and awesome people to hang out with. We drank beer and smoked pot openly and I saw people eating mushrooms as well. :) Waking up in the morning was awesome. I even kind of liked not seeing a sea of tents but seeing more farmland and the sunrise. It's sooo green and awesome up there.

[wmgaretjax]

I've been going to Wildhorse for almost 10 years now. I would recommend it in a heartbeat.

[faxman75]

A few pics from wild horse and its surroundings. Also some Sasquatch photo's.

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[know ID ya]

The campground?
Fuck that, why avoid it? It was perfect. They sold food and beverage, it was a bit smaller but had showers and awesome people to hang out with. We drank beer and smoked pot openly and I saw people eating mushrooms as well. :) Waking up in the morning was awesome. I even kind of liked not seeing a sea of tents but seeing more farmland and the sunrise. It's sooo green and awesome up there.

My comment about avoiding Wild Horse was in regards to you saying the festival should be shortened because you were bored Sunday, and Rage agreeing.

I have no doubt camping at Wild Horse was fun. Everything at Wild Horse is also at the main campground, including lots of cool people to hang out and party with, and it is just as scenic, if not more (correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think one can see the venue or the River from Wild Horse like you can at the main campground?)

I always guessed Wild Horse is geared more toward people in their mid 30s and up. You would probably get a better nights sleep, and hang out with other (equally cool) mid 30s and up folk. I just think you are missing out on a lot of the excitement and fun of the weekend being so far away from the main campground and venue.

This is why I disagreed with you about thinking the festival should be shorter, and assumed no one staying at the regular campground would agree. I wish the festival was every other day, just to give me a full day in between to hang out at the campground.

Nice pictures by the way.

[faxman75]

Gotcha. I'm in my mid 30's. :)

[wmgaretjax]

I'm 23 and generally prefer Wild Horse... But then again the type of partying I enjoy has never been a bunch of trashed 18 year olds doing conga lines...

I've done both, and depending on the show make my decision according to what the crowd is going to be like.

[know ID ya]

Count me as one to think learning something on a web board is about 1000 times better than reading through 300 pages of mindless "I like this band" BS to find out legitimate rumors. I think this discussion about camp sites might help lurkers and potential first timers, so....

This will be my fifth Sasquatch, and I cannot imagine camping at Wild Horse. The main campground is almost 50% of the draw for me. The lineup can be terrible, and I would still go.

The draw of Wild Horse is that it is cheaper, a lot cheaper from what I hear. It is over a mile away, so you have to take a shuttle between the campground and festival. I hear it runs every 30 minutes. It almost takes 30 minutes to walk from the main campground to the venue though, but at least you don't have to wait.

I hear the shower situation might be better. I would be interested to hear a comparison of those who have done both, like jax above.

My personal opinion is that if partying annoys you, and you are a bit older, and you are looking to save some money, Wild Horse might be right for you (although consider VIP camping at the main campground as well). But if you end up at Wild Horse, you'll end up missing the trashed 18 year old conga line.

[faxman75]

Well at Wild Horse, they only had 2 showers and they were both outdoors with no roof so you showered under the sky which was nice. A bit chilly but not bad. The wait could be up to 45 minutes or so at times I think. The shuttle worked perfect and hassle free for me, however the very last day someone got left behind and walked back. They were exhausted when they arrived and the campground shuttle bus driver apologized but did so with a laugh which I found odd as the kid didn't look amused. I suited me just fine though and I liked that it was a little more low key. I'm not insane party guy, i like to party somewhat quietly with a small group of other partiers. Everyone is different I suppose.

All that said, I don't believe i'll be making a return this year. I liked it alot but i'm trading Sasquatch for Bonnaroo this year it looks like. I'm gonna see what he dirty hippy fest is all about and chalk it up as another experience. :D

[wmgaretjax]

I've done Wild Horse twice for Sasquatch, and the main campground twice. The comparisons stated so far fit the bill pretty much. There is definitely partying to some extent at Wild Horse most years, but it is a little lower key (also people are more inclined to share substances there than the main camp). In the end, you'll have a blast either way. The people at Wild Horse also tend people that have gone multiple times before, there is a vet quality to the crowd there...

[pocket]

Agreed. I was sooooooooo bored all Sunday. Nothing much to do. Monday on the other hand... was jampacked full of great acts.

what was boring about sunday? i was more bored saturday afternoon. sunday had lots of acts i enjoyed watching... morning benders, 65daysofstatic, blue scholars, white rabbits, rougue wave (who were awful), presidents of the usa, mates of state, michael franti & spearhead, stephen malkmus and the cure.... pretty solid day for me...

[woogie846]

The Sasquatch festival grounds look so nice.

[paulb]

Sasquatch camping is the best festival camping ive ever been to...

[wmgaretjax]

Yeah, you get lots of space and they are pretty lax. When I suggest Wild Horse, I am in no way dogging on the Gorge camping. It's really awesome.

[pocket]

You seem to have driving issues. I'm guessing female?

no i am male, i didnt really have driving issues, just issues with a state that doesnt allow you to pump gas, has cops that follow you for miles, and is filled with barns that children get molested from. also known as the state you are living in...

Speed Limit in Oregon on Interstates is 65. Assuming you were coming from SoCal...I-5 all the way to Portland, West on I-84, North on I-82...now you're in Washington. I don't know how those roads are in Washington, but your complaint was with Oregon.

Taking the 97 is certainly more scenic, and probably quite a bit shorter, but I doubt it's quicker. So the choice was yours- save gas and savor the beauty, or drive faster. I would have taken 97 too, but I'm not going to bitch about the speed limit. Don't blame it on the state, it was your choice. :D

EDIT...According to MS Streets and Trips...

Interstates- 1256 miles...18 Hours and 28 minutes.
Hwy 97- 1146 miles...18 hours and 38 minutes.

However, I've found that those time estimates are always low on the back roads and high on the interstates. I'd bet the interstates would be an hour or three faster, unless you hit Portland at rush hour. But you're going to burn a lot more gas, and the drive up I-5 through Oregon is perhaps the only part of the state that isn't beautiful. (I-84 is awesome, though.)

i had just map quested the shortest route to get there. that 100 extra miles would have been like 4 extra gallons of gas, and at that time gas was like 4.50 so it was worth it saving the miles. also the route we were on wasnt an interstate hence the 55. next year ill try going farther up the 5 to check out some of oregon but more or less i just wanted to get out of that crap state.

[paulb]

good times at Sasquatch camping

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/524201955_8ac79e23b8.jpg

[MarkO]

........ i just wanted to get out of that crap state.

Fuck You.

[MarkO]

The Sasquatch festival grounds look so nice.

They're decent. It's laidback for sure.

[wmgaretjax]

Fuck You.

You have to admit, the gas thing fucking sucks...

[pocket]

Fuck You.
awwwwww someone takes living in a shitty po-bunk state a little too seriously. but it was really really shitty. when, like i said, all you see is barns and run down buildings, or towns that look like something out of 1976 its not a place i find welcoming, or fun, or unshitty.

You have to admit, the gas thing fucking sucks...

it sucks when you get a ticket for trying to pump gas when you dont know, there should be signs or something. also do you have to tip the people that pump your gas?

[pocket]

Sasquatch camping is the best festival camping ive ever been to...

agreed! and the guy handing out weed muffins to everyone in my area each morning made it even better.

[MarkO]

.........
it sucks when you get a ticket for trying to pump gas when you dont know ..

I'm delighted to hear that.

[wmgaretjax]

awwwwww someone takes living in a shitty po-bunk state a little too seriously. but it was really really shitty. when, like i said, all you see is barns and run down buildings, or towns that look like something out of 1976 its not a place i find welcoming, or fun, or unshitty.

it sucks when you get a ticket for trying to pump gas when you dont know, there should be signs or something. also do you have to tip the people that pump your gas?

Your attitude tells me you deserved the ticket. Oregon is a mostly great state, and Portland is one of the best cities in the US.

[twoheadedboy]

their line-up last year was great... yeah

[pocket]

I'm delighted to hear that.

glad i could put a smile on your face.


Your attitude tells me you deserved the ticket. Oregon is a mostly great state, and Portland is one of the best cities in the US.

eh oregon, not so great, portland also not so great. i travel to most of the "best cities" all the time for my job and am forced to meet most of the desolate people in said towns that want to be on tv. people in oregon tend to be convicted felons from other states that have moved out there, just based on what i see from contestant background checks. also lots of semi burned out hippies and people in outdated clothing, with bad teeth. very un tv friendly and unappealing to look at.

attitude has nothing to do with getting a ticket, i broke a law so therefor i deserved the ticket. its pretty simple. i did get out of it writing a letter saying i didnt know the laws there and was an out of stater. the fine was something like $500 though so glad i got out of it.

[wmgaretjax]

very un tv friendly and unappealing to look at.


End of conversation.

[know ID ya]

glad i could put a smile on your face.




eh oregon, not so great, portland also not so great. i travel to most of the "best cities" all the time for my job and am forced to meet most of the desolate people in said towns that want to be on tv. people in oregon tend to be convicted felons from other states that have moved out there, just based on what i see from contestant background checks. also lots of semi burned out hippies and people in outdated clothing, with bad teeth. very un tv friendly and unappealing to look at.

attitude has nothing to do with getting a ticket, i broke a law so therefor i deserved the ticket. its pretty simple. i did get out of it writing a letter saying i didnt know the laws there and was an out of stater. the fine was something like $500 though so glad i got out of it.

Ooo, ooo, ooo, I want to be on TV, pick me, pick me.

I hate to quote people, but Fuck you. (thanks MarkO)

[pocket]

End of conversation.

Ooo, ooo, ooo, I want to be on TV, pick me, pick me.

I hate to quote people, but Fuck you. (thanks MarkO)

sorry to both of you, my job is to cast people for game and reality shows, just stating what we have seen (and why we dont go back) to oregon. its not my fault people out there are way behind the times.

[wmgaretjax]

sorry to both of you, my job is to cast people for game and reality shows, just stating what we have seen (and why we dont go back) to oregon. its not my fault people out there are way behind the times.

Why let your job run your life and dictate your personal judgements of people?

[pocket]

Why let your job run your life and dictate your personal judgements of people?

i dont know you wmgaretjax, maybe your a student or maybe you have some shit job at a wal mart or something like that. my job is a career and is my life, it might be hard for you to grasp that if you havent had a career yet. it doesnt run my life, but it is a huge part of my life.

my job is to pass judgement on people, sterotype them, rate their looks and background stories, and whore them out on television. maybe thats why i am so judgemental but without people like me, there wouldnt be great people to love and hate on reality tv.

oh and oregon still one of the worst states ever.

:)

[paulb]

so pocket...when i move to LA....you hookin me up with a job in TV?

[westcoastpirate]

Fucking it's so annoying when people have upcoming shows in their signatures that have passed, lazy ass

[pocket]

so pocket...when i move to LA....you hookin me up with a job in TV?

your from canada, as long as you have whatever work visa thing you guys have to have to work here we always need PA's. its really shitty getting people coffee and geting cars washed and answering phones, but the pay isnt bad (anywhere from $100-$175 a day) plus overtime and mileage.

but yeah if you do move out here PM me and ill find you a PA job somewhere, unless you have experience doing something else tv related.

[pocket]

Fucking it's so annoying when people have upcoming shows in their signatures that have passed, lazy ass

thanks for the sig quote!

[wmgaretjax]

Automatically if I'm not a drone, and can't relate to the dickhead attitudes of a drone, I'm either a student or I have a shitty job... Man you are a fucking tool....

If you must know, I work in software development, which, last I checked, is a career. And one of value at that.... But thanks for bringing that obnoxious chick from marketing bullshit television to yap about.

[westcoastpirate]

No, seriously thank you

[paulb]

your from canada, as long as you have whatever work visa thing you guys have to have to work here we always need PA's. its really shitty getting people coffee and geting cars washed and answering phones, but the pay isnt bad (anywhere from $100-$175 a day) plus overtime and mileage.

but yeah if you do move out here PM me and ill find you a PA job somewhere, unless you have experience doing something else tv related.

Ill keep it in mind. thanks for the heads up.

[westcoastpirate]

Squatch that trick!

It's a great little venue they've got up in Washington. At the 2007 Squatch I was front and center for all the headliners, and they limit the amount of people that can enter the floor area so you don't have to worry about getting your ribs crushed.

[pocket]

Automatically if I'm not a drone, and can't relate to the dickhead attitudes of a drone, I'm either a student or I have a shitty job... Man you are a fucking tool....

If you must know, I work in software development, which, last I checked, is a career. And one of value at that.... But thanks for bringing that obnoxious chick from marketing bullshit television to yap about.


software development is a career and congrats, i am sure as a kid you envisoned yourself wasting away in a cubicle as an adult. sounds like a huge blast! you have made me oh so envious....

you work in software development but doing what?

i could saw i work in television but be a security guard for the studio, or heck an audiance seat filler.

and what is up with the drone thing, i dont really get it. i see drones as someone going to work and doing the same thing every day, in the same little box, on the same commute, seeing the same people, sitting infront of the same computer.

my jobs a little different, i set my own hours, i get to travel, hell when i go to a concert if i find a person to interview for the show i get to write it off. not very drone-ish. plus i am the one pitching the people, just because i dont want to put ugly, uniteresting people on tv doesnt make me a drone, it makes me smart. you are NOT going to see ugly people on shows unless its a local tv broadcast or something like the biggest looser (but even they look for overweight people that can be attractive if slimmed down)

[know ID ya]

software development is a career and congrats, i am sure as a kid you envisoned yourself wasting away in a cubicle as an adult. sounds like a huge blast! you have made me oh so envious....

you work in software development but doing what?

i could saw i work in television but be a security guard for the studio, or heck an audiance seat filler.

and what is up with the drone thing, i dont really get it. i see drones as someone going to work and doing the same thing every day, in the same little box, on the same commute, seeing the same people, sitting infront of the same computer.

my jobs a little different, i set my own hours, i get to travel, hell when i go to a concert if i find a person to interview for the show i get to write it off. not very drone-ish. plus i am the one pitching the people, just because i dont want to put ugly, uniteresting people on tv doesnt make me a drone, it makes me smart. you are NOT going to see ugly people on shows unless its a local tv broadcast or something like the biggest looser (but even they look for overweight people that can be attractive if slimmed down)

Ok, we get it, people on TV are better than the rest of us, and those who decide who are on TV are even better. Your job defines your existence as a human, good for you. Some of us would rather talk about music when we are not on the clock.

You should start your own thread about how great you are, it might help to add a fake lineup poster, or claim that you have insider knowledge on who the Coachella headliners will be. Just trying to help you out. No one needs a Jerry Springer or Price Is Right lecture.

Can we go back to talking about how great the Sasquatch festival is? Thank you.

[pocket]

Ok, we get it, people on TV are better than the rest of us, and those who decide who are on TV are even better. Your job defines your existence as a human, good for you. Some of us would rather talk about music when we are not on the clock.

You should start your own thread about how great you are, it might help to add a fake lineup poster, or claim that you have insider knowledge on who the Coachella headliners will be. Just trying to help you out. No one needs a Jerry Springer or Price Is Right lecture.

Can we go back to talking about how great the Sasquatch festival is? Thank you.

sigh, i didnt start any of this if you look back on the thread. oh well though. sasquatch is fun times and i will be going again this year.

and again i didnt say people on tv are better or people putting them on tv are better, you are taking things out of context.

and i think there was some discussion on the guy that got the double showcase a few weeks back on price is right on this board... :)

[M Sparks]

Your attitude tells me you deserved the ticket. Oregon is a mostly great state, and Portland is one of the best cities in the US.

Seconded. How could anyone not love Portland? It's Seattle, minus all the things that annoy me about Seattle. Even the suburbs in Portland aren't that bad.

Bend I could do without...I think it reminds me too much of my current location, which I'm trying to leave to move to Portland. But even there you've got Deschuttes Brewery.

[pocket]

Seconded. How could anyone not love Portland? It's Seattle, minus all the things that annoy me about Seattle. Even the suburbs in Portland aren't that bad.

Bend I could do without...I think it reminds me too much of my current location, which I'm trying to leave to move to Portland. But even there you've got Deschuttes Brewery.

sigh. seriously attitude has nothing to do with a ticket. if you break a law you deserve one. its that simple.

and seattle way better than oregon, except people there tend to be super pale (lacking pigment in their skin and hair). there are tons of better cities in the us than portland. maybe you should travel more.

side note, see you are from arizona, which is way better than oregon from my time in tempe, mesa and phoenix

[wmgaretjax]

lacking pigment in their skin and hair... another way of saying that we don't waste money on tanning like the awesome, beautiful, attractive people in Hollywood. I hope you are gutted by a wild boar.

[Dustinanson]

Sun Kil Moon is confirmed for Sasquatch! 2009.

http://www.sunkilmoon.com/Tour.html

http://sasquatchmusicfestival.blogspot.com/

[M Sparks]

side note, see you are from arizona, which is way better than oregon from my time in tempe, mesa and phoenix

Mesa?

Seriously?

Tempe and Phoenix, maybe...not my thing, but I can see why people might like it.

I avoid the Valley as much as possible. And Mesa is an unending shithole.

[faxman75]

I would argue the same for phoenix. Tempe is someone ok but it's not even the same city it was 10 years ago. The good thing about living in the valley is being able to go to Mexico, Vegas or So. Cal on any given weekend.

[wmgaretjax]

Mesa?

Seriously?

Tempe and Phoenix, maybe...not my thing, but I can see why people might like it.

I avoid the Valley as much as possible. And Mesa is an unending shithole.

It doesn't matter though. The people there have nice teeth. You clearly don't get it.

[MarkO]

sorry to both of you, my job is to cast people for game and reality shows, just stating what we have seen (and why we dont go back) to oregon. its not my fault people out there are way behind the times.

Since when do 'reality' shows have anything to do with reality ??

Seriously.

What shows do you work on.

[faxman75]

I've heard nothing but good about Oregon and know a half a dozen people that have moved there in the last couple years.

[MarkO]

I've lived in AZ, NM, MA and now OR and there is nowhere I'd rather be other than maybe Boston itself or Manhattan.

[wmgaretjax]

Portland is on the very short list of cities I'd be willing to live in in the US (the others being Seattle, San Francisco, NYC, and Boston).

[M Sparks]

there are tons of better cities in the us than portland.

According to the Mercer Worldwide Quality Of Living Survey in 2006 (http://www.mercerhr.com/attachment.dyn?idContent=1216315&filePath=/attachments/English/QOL_Survey2006_table.pdf), there are only 5. Honolulu (#27), San Francisco (#28), Boston (#36) , Washington DC (#41), and Chicago (#42). Portland was 43rd. (And Seattle was #46)

Kinda sucks that the top 26 cities to live in aren't in the US. Rage Patton and PaulB are the big winners on this board...Vancouver was 3rd only to Zurich and Geneva.

[M Sparks]

It doesn't matter though. The people there have nice teeth. You clearly don't get it.

Actually, Mesa is Meth lab central, so...not really.

[chiapet]

I have not camped at the main campgrounds - I've only gone to sasquatch once (last year) and camped at Wild Horse. I really liked Wild Horse. It is small and yes it was fairly quiet. The "partying" that went on was more like people hanging out, drinking, smoking, etc, but doing so in a way that was respectful of others who weren't interested or were trying to sleep. The people that ran the place were so nice and IMO made the stay all that much better.

The shuttle is fine. It runs every 30 minutes very early in the day, but once the festival opened, they were pretty much running it back and forth constantly... so however long it takes to make it a mile down the road and back and reload. About 10-15 minutes I'd guess. The only slight wait was at the end of the might after the last set, you might be with 100+ other people who are waiting and have to wait your turn for a couple of bus loads. It probably still takes longer to walk back to the main campgrounds and find your tent if you aren't towards the front of the lot.


Oddly what really stands out in my mind about Wild Horse is the insanely plush soft grass, LOL. When I tell my friends about the campgrounds they look at me like I must have been completely fucked up when I go on about the grass. Keep in mind I normally "camp" in southern or central CA where it's more like camping on dirt and hay. :)

[M Sparks]

Forbes- America's 10 Most Boring Cities (http://www.forbes.com/2008/12/10/media-newspapers-news-biz-media-cx_jz_1210boringcities.html)

Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert all made the list.

[chiapet]

i dont know you wmgaretjax, maybe your a student or maybe you have some shit job at a wal mart or something like that. my job is a career and is my life, it might be hard for you to grasp that if you havent had a career yet. it doesnt run my life, but it is a huge part of my life.

You're quite full of yourself, aren't you? :) Having a "career", rather than just a "job," to me largely entails having the ability to take time off as we desire to take vacations or do things we enjoy. I guess some of us have different values or have been lucky enough to go into fields where we are allowed a life away from our work!

[M Sparks]

You're quite full of yourself, aren't you? :) Having a "career", rather than just a "job," to me largely entails having the ability to take time off as we desire to take vacations or do things we enjoy. I guess some of us have different values or have been lucky enough to go into fields where we are allowed a life away from our work!

Agree here. I own my own business, and up until recently, my wife was a manager at the same company for 11 years. She got 7 weeks off a year, and I made my own schedule. Our only restraints on taking time off to go somewhere was money.

If my career ever became "my life", I'd be very sad. And if my career involved casting "reality shows", then I would know I took a wrong turn somewhere. Pocket deserves a kick in the cunt for helping to destroy television. (And this is from a guy who is working on editing an infomercial.)

[M Sparks]

you are NOT going to see ugly people on shows unless its a local tv broadcast or something like the biggest looser

The Biggest Looser. What, is that some kind of show where people see who has the widest vagina? Wouldn't surprise me if E! had that in development.

Learn English, you worthless piece of shit.

[pocket]

What shows do you work on.
i have cast for seasons of the moment of truth, the singing bee, so you think you can dance, americas got talent, MANswers, breaking up with shannen doherty, the big match, go for the green, scare tactics, bride vs bride, and the new cbs show jingles


lacking pigment in their skin and hair... another way of saying that we don't waste money on tanning like the awesome, beautiful, attractive people in Hollywood. I hope you are gutted by a wild boar.

last time i checked you can go outside to get a tan.... maybe you pigment lackers should get outside more. and i dont think we have wild boars in hollywood, well there is a wild boar shot but i dont think that could gut me.

Mesa?

Seriously?

yeah we found great people in the bars in mesa. the city isnt too pretty but the party life was good

According to the Mercer Worldwide Quality Of Living Survey in 2006 (http://www.mercerhr.com/attachment.dyn?idContent=1216315&filePath=/attachments/English/QOL_Survey2006_table.pdf), there are only 5. Honolulu (#27), San Francisco (#28), Boston (#36) , Washington DC (#41), and Chicago (#42). Portland was 43rd. (And Seattle was #46)


quality of living isnt what really makes a town fun, hell la or nyc alot more exciting to be in than chicago or portland. boston is great cept there is no fashion sense and everyone looks like they just got out of bed and rolled into some j. crew clothes...

You're quite full of yourself, aren't you? :) Having a "career", rather than just a "job," to me largely entails having the ability to take time off as we desire to take vacations or do things we enjoy. I guess some of us have different values or have been lucky enough to go into fields where we are allowed a life away from our work!

a career in the tv industry is different, i can take off whenever i want and set my travel up so that i can "recruit" people. also after each show you choose when you want to start another show. its not like we dont get time off. oh yeah and if you arent a little full of yourself or have a chip on your shoulder people will walk all over you in my city.

The Biggest Looser. What, is that some kind of show where people see who has the widest vagina? Wouldn't surprise me if E! had that in development.

Learn English, you worthless piece of shit.

oh i put an extra "o" in a word. sorry i dont run spell checker on my posts. learn english? really, are you like 12, or is that the best you could come up with. put the meth pipe down and the rage will subside.

[chiapet]

pocket, you truly come across as someone very young boasting about his or her first "big" job. You have a lot to learn, regardless of your age.

[pocket]

pocket, you truly come across as someone very young boasting about his or her first "big" job. You have a lot to learn, regardless of your age.

eh my first big job was being peter pan at dinseyland in the parades in college or when i was in a ninja turtles commercial when i was 7.

thanks for your input, and your opinion of me. the you have alot to learn quote though is old and played out....

[know ID ya]

Well my friend use to live in Hollywood and date a prominent actress, and he still works in the business, and he told me that television producers in general are a lower walk of life than car salesmen. I use to think he was just making an inaccurate generalizations.

He said petty criminals usually end up being security guards, because they were never good at being criminals, so they craved that authority in not allowing others to do things they couldn't. He said it is the same with TV producers, they were not interesting enough to be on TV, so they craved that same authority in deciding who can do what they couldn't.

I apologize for suggesting that you make your own thread about how great you are, because you have obviously hijacked this one. Most of us don't want to hear anything else about your job, if they do, they can PM you. Can we get back to talking about Sasquatch again? That would be rad.

[know ID ya]

I agree about the plushness of the grass, it is similar at the main campground, although I am going to estimate the last 15% of main campground entrees end up camping in the endless field that is "overflow." If you end up being very late, don't expect the plush greens we speak of.

The first couple times I attended the Gorge, I didn't bring a tent. A sleeping bag on the grass was just fine. Then again, you open yourself up to wanderers stepping on you, so a tent is better.

I read a cool article about this venue on Consequence of Sound earlier this week, saying it might be the best music venue in the world. Not that I have been to many great outdoor venues, but I would be interested to hear if anyone disagrees?

[chiapet]

The first couple times I attended the Gorge, I didn't bring a tent. A sleeping bag on the grass was just fine. Then again, you open yourself up to wanderers stepping on you, so a tent is better.

What about the rain??? it poured the first night last year. I'd be afraid to go into the NW without a tent. :) I'd never camped in heavy rain before and I have to say it was actually pretty nice, soothing for sleeping.

[ShyGuy75]

LA more exciting than Chicago? haha. no. sorry fren. not even close.

[know ID ya]

What about the rain??? it poured the first night last year. I'd be afraid to go into the NW without a tent. :) I'd never camped in heavy rain before and I have to say it was actually pretty nice, soothing for sleeping.

Funny, yeah, somewhere in the back of mind, I meant to mention the first couple times I went to the Gorge (without the tent) were in the middle of the summer, when it never rains. It is desert there, so Memorial day weekend is just the beginning of nice weather, and sometimes it is crap. Late June through August is very dry.

The Gorge use to have great shows every other weekend in the summer, like in the late 90s and early aughts. These days, it is Sasquatch, Warped, Dave Mathews Band, Ozzfest, some religious festival, and a couple random big acts (like Tool, Tom Petty, and Rush recently).

[pocket]

He said petty criminals usually end up being security guards, because they were never good at being criminals, so they craved that authority in not allowing others to do things they couldn't. He said it is the same with TV producers, they were not interesting enough to be on TV, so they craved that same authority in deciding who can do what they couldn't.


sigh unfortunately i was on a reality show, 8 game shows, two movies and a sitcom for a few line part. i just dont like being infront of the camera.

What about the rain??? it poured the first night last year. I'd be afraid to go into the NW without a tent. :) I'd never camped in heavy rain before and I have to say it was actually pretty nice, soothing for sleeping.

ugh the rain was bad, my friend and i didnt set our tent up right so it started leaking so we ended up in the car the first night. i knew it rained there but i wasnt ready for that.

LA more exciting than Chicago? haha. no. sorry fren. not even close.

i found chicago (the main city where we were at the james hotel for a week) to be very 35ish and up. not really a fun city for a younger person. wicker park was cool, and i went to an awesome speak easy with absinthe bar but still enjoy la finding there are more things open late and things to do.

[pocket]

I agree about the plushness of the grass, it is similar at the main campground, although I am going to estimate the last 15% of main campground entrees end up camping in the endless field that is "overflow." If you end up being very late, don't expect the plush greens we speak of.

The first couple times I attended the Gorge, I didn't bring a tent. A sleeping bag on the grass was just fine. Then again, you open yourself up to wanderers stepping on you, so a tent is better.

I read a cool article about this venue on Consequence of Sound earlier this week, saying it might be the best music venue in the world. Not that I have been to many great outdoor venues, but I would be interested to hear if anyone disagrees?

i was in the area that was all weeds and what looked like random areas for holding useless junk that were all fenced in. maybe we got there late and got stuck in the shitty area.

i think the venue and the whole set up of the stages is perfect. the view of the river and almost no sound bleed between the stages is amazing.

[ShyGuy75]

i found chicago (the main city where we were at the james hotel for a week) to be very 35ish and up. not really a fun city for a younger person. wicker park was cool, and i went to an awesome speak easy with absinthe bar but still enjoy la finding there are more things open late and things to do.

no offense, but this could not be further from the truth. Chicago is a much much better city for young people. the social scene (nightclubs, bars, restaurants, art, music venues) in chicago destroys LA. also, everything in LA closes at 1/2am, compared to 4/5am in Chicago, so i really don't know where you are getting your info from. maybe spend more than a week in a place before making such a comment.

[chiapet]

i was in the area that was all weeds and what looked like random areas for holding useless junk that were all fenced in. maybe we got there late and got stuck in the shitty area.

That's what I've heard from all my friends who'd camped at main campgrounds (previous years), and also that with heavy rain, it was kind of muddy. Didn't sound like that much fun to me.

Rain is OK for camping as long as you're prepared. Fortunately I was warned. You definitely need ground cover for your tent. I prefer a footprint that matches the tent since tarps sometimes pool up water. Stake your rainfly down really well. Last year there were some pretty sharp gusts hitting my tent and making it wobble but otherwise it held up pretty well. Perfectly dry inside. It was actually pretty nice for sleeping.

[invisiblerobots]

I can highly recommend the VIP camping at Sasquatch. I stayed there last year for my 4th Sasquatch and I can definitely recommend the extra expense. The grounds were a nice balance of hedonism and respectful leave us the hell alone. We had a wide expanse of grass to set up on for our small group and we quickly made friends with our neighbors. The showers had minimal lines (15 minutes max at peak) and the shuttle system was a nice perk. It dropped you off at a separate entrance by the food court and there was no line to get in.

I'm curious to see the lineup this year, which will detemine my attendance. I've always had a great time at the Gorge, regardless of the fickle weather situations.

[MarkO]

I'm going to miss this again this year :(

'05, '06, '07 were so good.

[Young blood]

eh my first big job was being peter pan at dinseyland in the parades in college or when i was in a ninja turtles commercial when i was 7.

thanks for your input, and your opinion of me. the you have alot to learn quote though is old and played out....

back this shit up, wheres the commercial I want to see it.

[Dustinanson]

An Avett Brothers rumor:

http://sasquatchmusicfestival.blogspot.com/

[rage patton]

I love the Avett Brothers. Since I won't be attending Sasquatch this year, I hope they play Vancouver just before or after Sasquatch...

[know ID ya]

I know it will be lineup dependent for some of you, but is anyone planning on attending Sasquatch this year?

[Dustinanson]

I will be there!

[magmazing]

Depends on the lineup and how many of my friends actually want to go this year.

We're a bit worn down from the hail, wind, and freezing cold Memorial Day weekend evenings at The Gorge.

[wmgaretjax]

Animal Collective's upcoming dates make Sasquatch look possible.

edit: hey. you already knew that and it's on your blog. well done.

[Dustinanson]

Peter, Bjorn and John are confirmed:

http://columbiarecords.com/tours.php

It will be on the blog soon...

[wmgaretjax]

yuck.

[Jakewc151]

I camped all three days at Sasquatch and only saw one act! Flaming Lips! Call me a dumbass but I spent most of my time in the campground partying and only had enough money for Sundays ticket.

The campground was awesome though. Totally worth the 16 hour drive from Oakland (don't take I-5 to Seattle and change to 90 and then 97 it seriously wastes about 6 hours!)

[unknown]

I opened the thread to see what people had to say about Sasquatch and over half of it is was filled with back and forth talk about best/worst cities and my life as a reality show caster. who gives a fuck.

[pocket]

Peter, Bjorn and John are confirmed:

http://columbiarecords.com/tours.php

It will be on the blog soon...

ive seen peter moren solo and he puts on a good show and is actually really talented. only seen PB&J at coachella but wouldnt mind seeing them...

I opened the thread to see what people had to say about Sasquatch and over half of it is was filled with back and forth talk about best/worst cities and my life as a reality show caster. who gives a fuck.

most threads go off on tangents, also your post contributed to this thread as much as the xfl contributed to sports... which would be nothing...

[golden_skans]

Animal Collective Tour

05/20 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
05/24 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
05/25 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
05/26 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre

hmmm....

[wmgaretjax]

yeah. looks like a shoe in...

I'm interested to see if they'll add a normal Seattle date as well.

[beavington]

Sasquatch always looks like fun but too far for not good enough line ups imo

but 07 I came close to going


that was a good year. although a lot of the same bands played at Coachella.
I think what I like most about Sasquatch is the venue. I love that place. The camping is cool because you can park your car right next to your tent.

Plus getting up front for Arcade Fire, Bjork, Beastie Boys and Interpol was not hard at all.

[know ID ya]

Agreed, I have never had trouble finding a good spot to see a band at Sasquatch compared to other festivals. 20K people on an incline will do that, compared to the festivals that have 50K to 75K people on flatter grounds.

Sasquatch 07 was cool, but Sasquatch 06 was fantastic. The lineup was great, and you can't beat a hail storm of that magnitude.

Also glad I get to see Animal Collective at the Roseland instead of the Crystal Ballroom, I am disgusted with that venue lately. Although that is assuming Sasquatch doesn't have a third day on Monday like last year.

[sbessiso]

When does this usually come out? I'm weighing my options

[wmgaretjax]

mid/late february

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

maybe I'll does Sasquatch? I have always wanted to go to Seattle and this would be a great excuse....

[sbessiso]

mid/late february

Thank you! Last year really was my year, but maybe they'll have something again to my liking. And more than anything, the scenery is just too beautiful

[mikepattonisgod]

maybe I'll does Sasquatch? I have always wanted to go to Seattle and this would be a great excuse....

The Gorge is pretty far from Seattle. But Sasquatch is definitely worth it, regardless of Seattle.
We worked the show last year (my fiance and I are Stagehands), and set up for the Cure, the Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse, and Death Cab For Cutie, among others.
In fact, evidently we were standing right next to "rage patton", but did not realize it until reading some of his past posts today.

Obviously I'm a huge Patton fan, but I gotta say that as awesome as Crudo was, it was the Flaming Lips show that truly blew me the fuck away!
(My fiance and I actually helped build the spaceship that Wayne Coyne came out of.)

Anyhow, I highly suggest being a stagehand to anyone that wants an awesome second job.
The pay isn't great, but the perks can be pretty amazing!
(Who can complain about free shows?)
Try Rhino Staging, which is who we work for. They are in a lot of different states, so there may be one near you. We worked for Rhino in Vegas, San Diego and right now in the Pacific Northwest.
Vegas definitely pays the most, but who the hell wants to live in Vegas?
Rhino Northwest is actively hiring right now, so if your in the Tacoma/Seattle/Portland/Yakima area, you should check it out.


Cheers,

Christina http://www.myspace.com/mikepattonisgod

[homEsick]

man, sasquatch is my dream festival. i first saw the pictures on pitchfork 07 and i got chillbumps. i love a lot of the bands that play there, and from pictures, the venue is absolutely stunning.

coachella will be my first music fest, and the reason im going to that, probably has to do with sasquatch getting my attention focused on music fests. i really want to go this year, no matter who's playing, but my girlfriend will still be in school. im debating on whether or not to hold off til '10 or go alone if i can get days off.

hmmm..

[chiapet]

Still thinking of going, will depend on the lineup. :)

[magmazing]

The only thing bad about Sasquatch is the weather. Sasquatch happens in that weird time period between the rainy spring and the dry mid-Washington summer. It's totally unpredictable. One minute you're in scorching heat, the next you're freezing your ass off because of rain, wind, or freak hail.

[Dustinanson]

I put up some new rumors on the Sasquatch! Blog. Check it out:

[wmgaretjax]

Nice. Grizzly Bear and Monotonix would be awesome Sasquatch acts.

[chiapet]

Oooh monotonix.

shit shit shit, I told myself, not another year full of festivals. EVERY vacation I had last year was a festival.

[fikus222]

This year will be my first Sasquatch and I sure hope that they come through with another quality line-up.

Do they have a DJ tent and if so is it generally good?

[chiapet]

No (not that I recall), there was very little electronic music at Sasquatch. But, there is a comedy tent.

[magmazing]

Good luck getting into said comedy tent though. You essentially have to sacrifice seeing a couple bands just to get into the tent.

[rage patton]

Oh shit! Avett Brothers, Monotonix and Animal Collective? Arghhhhhhh.......

This line up is shaping up quite nicely.

[fikus222]

No (not that I recall), there was very little electronic music at Sasquatch. But, there is a comedy tent.

Hmmm. Well comedy also suits me fine, so that serves as a nice consolation prize.

So far I am not all that impressed with the Confirmed and Rumored artists, though Sun Kil Moon would be cool and Passion Pit sounds alright.

Bonnaroo got a pretty damn good line-up...one can only hope that Sasquatch is able to come through again this year.

[chiapet]

Yea, I am hoping to hear more confirmed groups for Sasquatch too... I'm pretty sure I'm going to suck it up and head to Bonnaroo this year. Could still make it to Sasquatch (the holiday helps, I'd really only have to take a 1/2 day off work) but that's an awful lot of money on festivals...

[pocket]

This year will be my first Sasquatch and I sure hope that they come through with another quality line-up.

Do they have a DJ tent and if so is it generally good?

negatory on the DJ tent. theres the yeti stage (a small stage that was mainly NW bands), the wookie stage (which is the side stage) and the sasquatch stage (which is the main one). there was also a comedy tent that was fenced off as well.

[pocket]

Yea, I am hoping to hear more confirmed groups for Sasquatch too... I'm pretty sure I'm going to suck it up and head to Bonnaroo this year. Could still make it to Sasquatch (the holiday helps, I'd really only have to take a 1/2 day off work) but that's an awful lot of money on festivals...

seriously just drive from SF, its not that bad, and with gas prices what they are now it wont be that bad especially if you go up with a friend. plus the tickets are really cheap (compared to other festivals). i think last year i spent around 300 for the entire trip with tickets and gas.

[boarderwoozel3]

I'm going to Sasquatch 2009 no matter what!!! A large group of friends already planning to go isn't hurting either. The rumored lineup is looking pretty good thus far too--KOL aside.

Any word on headliner rumors? I'm thinking TVOR, YYYs and Franz are really strong possibilities to subhead. And is KOL a Sasquatch headliner?

[magmazing]

Other than Kings of Leon and Peter Bjorn & John, I haven't heard any of the other bands' music so far out of the confirmed/highly likely list. I also see KOL as more of a solid sub-headliner

Hopefully some more high profile acts start popping up soon for Sasquatch.

[boarderwoozel3]

Some friends and I are trying to figure out the strongest headliner possibilities. Considering other festival headliners and bands that have or are going to play Seattle recently, I can see:

Coldplay
Pearl Jam
Radiohead
Daft Punk
Muse ???
Oaisis
Blur

But doesn't Sasquatch not trip too much on sharing headliners? Knowing Coachella and Bonnaroo don't like sharing we can eliminate: Macca, The Killers, The Cure, NIN, Beastie Boys, The Boss & Phish. But most of those were already obvious anyway.

[wmgaretjax]

I don't think you can eliminate any headliners. Coachella and Sasquatch shared Bjork right? Didn't they share Beck with Bonnarroo one year too?

[rage patton]

Do we know if this is a 2 or 3 day event this year?

[MarkO]

Oh shit! Avett Brothers, Monotonix and Animal Collective? Arghhhhhhh.......

This line up is shaping up quite nicely.

lineup ??

These are just rumours from one person self promoting their blog.

[boarderwoozel3]

Probably three? Three apparently worked the last two years so why not?

Festivals that don't mind sloppy seconds are really though to predict...

[rage patton]

Probably three? Three apparently worked the last two years so why not?

Festivals that don't mind sloppy seconds are really though to predict...

05 - 2 Days
06 - 3 Days
07 - 2 Days
08 - 3 Days
09 - ?

[MarkO]

05 - 2 Days
06 - 3 Days
07 - 2 Days
08 - 3 Days
09 - ?

I'm pretty sure '05 was one day. I'll have to check.

-edit- It was one day. http://www.hob.com/pics/tickets/festivals/sasquatch/2005/artists/posters/Sasquatch_800.jpg

It was blistering hot that year too.

[Dustinanson]

Travis Hay, a blogger for the PI reports that it will be three days. I have found him to be a pretty trusting source. However, someone has started a rumor on the Sasquatch! message board that it will be four, but I would not consider them a reliable source at this point. I think it will be three based on some touring schedules of confirmed/solidly rumored bands on three separate days May 23rd (Sun Kil Moon), 24th (Avett Brothers) and 25th (Tobacco from Black Moth Super Rainbow).

[know ID ya]

The weekend before Sasquatch 08 was blistering hot as well, low to mid 90s, but it dropped 10-20 degrees for the festival. It was not as hot as Sasquatch 05, which was upper 90s.

The hail storm of 06, as fun as it was, isn't the norm. I'm not sure a hail storm of that magnitude happens anywhere on the planet in late May.

The wind storm of 07 is more likely. The wind does blow there. Although, I have spent most of the last four festivals in shorts and a tee shirt during the day, and warmer clothes at night. It is a safe bet it will be 38-48 degrees in the middle of the night, but 71 to 83 during the day. Rain is not extremely common that time of year, but it does happen.

[boarderwoozel3]

05 - 2 Days
06 - 3 Days
07 - 2 Days
08 - 3 Days
09 - ?
So it was. Who knows then...
I'm pretty sure '05 was one day. I'll have to check.

-edit- It was one day. http://www.hob.com/pics/tickets/festivals/sasquatch/2005/artists/posters/Sasquatch_800.jpg

It was blistering hot that year too.
It was one day and it was crazy hot. Not as hot as the Pixies though :D

[MarkO]

...... Not as hot as the Pixies though :D

It was surreal for me to see The Pixies; a band that soundtracked my years of college with me thinking they were done as a band.

[fikus222]

Coldplay will be at the Gorge July 11th, so that will probably take them out of the running for Sasquatch.

[chiapet]

seriously just drive from SF, its not that bad, and with gas prices what they are now it wont be that bad especially if you go up with a friend. plus the tickets are really cheap (compared to other festivals). i think last year i spent around 300 for the entire trip with tickets and gas.

I live in SF proper and don't have a car, so it's not really cheaper for me to rent and drive. :) Plus there is more of an issue with time off work than money this year. (I realize that's a good position to be in, I'm not complaining really).

Just bought my bonnaroo tickets this morning and am still planning Sasquatch if and only if the lineup is excellent.

[fikus222]

I hope that the Tragically Hip are amongst those performing.

[paulb]

I hope that the Tragically Hip are amongst those performing.

wasnt 06 enough of them?

[fikus222]

wasnt 06 enough of them?

Might be, but I'm sure there could be much worse performers billed for this event.

[paulb]

too late, Kings of Leon are already booked, anything else is an improvement in the lineup

[fikus222]

too late, Kings of Leon are already booked, anything else is an improvement in the lineup

Sad, but true.

[indietron]

Looks like im goin to Sasquatch this year! Unless the lineup is just awful

[indietron]

Quick question... Is there a limit of people per car? If its $40/day, will it cost $120 for all of us no matter what? Thanks

[pocket]

Quick question... Is there a limit of people per car? If its $40/day, will it cost $120 for all of us no matter what? Thanks

no limit for people per car. we actually picked some kids up while driving in so they didnt have to pay to camp.

[indietron]

Awesome, thanks. Also, the camping pass is only for Sat - Mon, then do you have to stay somewhere else on Friday night? Or can you camp there on Friday night too and just pay at the door?

[pocket]

Awesome, thanks. Also, the camping pass is only for Sat - Mon, then do you have to stay somewhere else on Friday night? Or can you camp there on Friday night too and just pay at the door?

i got there at like 5am on the saturday so i am not super sure, but the people that were already their told me they charged them for an extra day for getting their on the friday. so i think its an extra 30-40 for the one day.

[indietron]

Thank you. How was the wait to get in at 5am? If there was one at all...

[know ID ya]

The Friday camping is not sold online like the other days, nor is it discounted. You pay $40 per car at the gate when you get there.

I would highly recommend getting there Friday night. First off, you will get a better camping spot closer to the venue, which makes it easier to find your way back in the dark after the show. Second, you will have better access to multiple honey buckets. Third, Friday night is a bigger party since it starts late afternoon and ends early morning. Each other night, the parties don't really get going until after the headliners are finished around midnight. Plus the energy at the "anticipation" party is unreal. Each other night, there are people worn out from spending all day in the sun, or drinking too much.

[indietron]

Second, you will have better access to multiple honey buckets.

What is this?? Please elaborate

Anyways... Looks like The Decemberists will probably be there.

May 19 Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, CA
May 20 Fox Theatre Oakland, CA
May 21 McDonald Theater Eugene, OR
May 24 Wilma Theatre Missoula, MT
May 26 Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
May 27 Uptown Theater Kansas City, MO
May 29 Riverside Theater Milwaukee, WI
May 31 The Pageant St. Louis, MO
June 1 Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Columbus, OH
June 3 Tabernacle Atlanta, GA
June 4 Memorial Auditorium Raleigh, NC
June 5 The National Richmond, VA
June 6 Tower Theatre Upper Darby, PA
June 9 Bank of America Pavillion Boston, MA
June 10 Radio City Music Hall New York, NY
June 11-14 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Manchester, TN

[fikus222]

Second, you will have better access to multiple honey buckets.

Portable toilets.

While camping I used to mess with my sister and get her to ask my parents if she could ride on the 'Honey Wagon.'

[rage patton]

Any word on an official release date? I think it was around this time last year they anounced when they would release the line up.

[know ID ya]

I heard the lineup will be released the 17th. It use to always be the tuesday after President's day, but last year it was a week later.

[Dustinanson]

The announcement is officially on the 17th, plus a few extra goodies. Read on:

I am about to rewrite a press release for posting on Ear Candy and I thought I would send along the press release for your blog.

Cheers,
-Travis


1-800-QUIT-NOW Presents
SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009 DATES ANNOUNCED
Made Carbon Neutral by Esurance

Memorial Day Weekend | May 23, 24, 25, 2009
The Gorge | Quincy, WA

Line-up to be announced Tuesday, February 17
Festival includes newly expanded Comedy / Dance Tent.



Live Nation and Adam Zacks are pleased to announce confirmed dates for this year's Sasquatch Music Festival - Saturday May 23, Sunday May 24, and Monday May 25 - Memorial Day weekend at the legendary Gorge in Eastern Washington.

For the first time in its 8-year run, the festival will include the newly expanded Comedy & Dance Tent. The tent will feature performances from comedians throughout the day, and then come dusk, will spotlight electronic and dance music artists. The full line-up, website launch, and on-sale date will be announced, Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

Already the official opener to summer for music fans, Sasquatch! Music Festival is a certified monster of a musical event: this year's festival will feature another exciting and diverse line-up for the musically adventurous, and ups the ante on an event already hailed for its independent spirit.


Travis Hay
Freelance music journalist
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/earcandy

[fikus222]

^ Sweet !!! I am stoked about the inclusion of an electronic area.

[wmgaretjax]

That's good news. hopefully the electronic acts won't be shit. fat chance of that though.

[signmeup]

dance tent? no way!

[fikus222]

That's good news. hopefully the electronic acts won't be shit. fat chance of that though.

The P.I. blog says "can you say U.S.E. and Truckasaurus."

I sure hope the electronic acts are more expansive than just NW artists.

[wmgaretjax]

The P.I. blog says "can you say U.S.E. and Truckasaurus."

I sure hope the electronic acts are more expansive than just NW artists.

yuck.

[rage patton]

Turning the comedy tent into a dance tent after hours is a pretty good idea actually. With that being said, I bet the line ups to get into the dance tent will be as big of a gong show as trying to get into the comedy tent last year.

[HEADSTRUCK]

Can you bring beer into the campgrounds here?

I think my "other" fest is either gunna be this or rothbury

[invisiblerobots]

Can you bring beer into the campgrounds here?

I think my "other" fest is either gunna be this or rothbury

You can bring in just about anything to the campground.

[rage patton]

Camping at Sasquatch is amazingly lax. Basically anything goes.

[know ID ya]

Although the web site states no large parties, kegs, or binge drinking devices. This means beer bongs are not allowed, so don't keep it out if you bring one. As for the no large parties? Um, uh, hmmm, really?

[HEADSTRUCK]

cool, thanks guys.

[invisiblerobots]

Although the web site states no large parties, kegs, or binge drinking devices. This means beer bongs are not allowed, so don't keep it out if you bring one. As for the no large parties? Um, uh, hmmm, really?

I've seen all three of those things at the campground. Maybe that's just to reassure parents who are considering letting their kids go.

[HEADSTRUCK]

Its only a 18 hour drive so thats not really 2 bad. Rothbury is twice that.

[Ardentbiscuit]

Expanded dance and comedy tent? I'm intrigued.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

I am excited about this line up for some reason...I really need to hit this festival some day...

[karma_guy]

the gorge looks like an amazing venue

[hegemon]

SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009 DATES ANNOUNCED
Made Carbon Neutral by Esurance

Memorial Day Weekend | May 23, 24, 25, 2009
The Gorge | Quincy, WA

Line-up to be announced Tuesday, February 17
Festival includes newly expanded Comedy / Dance Tent.



Live Nation and Adam Zacks are pleased to announce confirmed dates for this year's Sasquatch Music Festival - Saturday May 23, Sunday May 24, and Monday May 25 - Memorial Day weekend at the legendary Gorge in Eastern Washington.

For the first time in its 8-year run, the festival will include the newly expanded Comedy & Dance Tent. The tent will feature performances from comedians throughout the day, and then come dusk, will spotlight electronic and dance music artists. The full line-up, website launch, and on-sale date will be announced, Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

Already the official opener to summer for music fans, Sasquatch! Music Festival is a certified monster of a musical event: this year's festival will feature another exciting and diverse line-up for the musically adventurous, and ups the ante on an event already hailed for its independent spirit.


Travis Hay
Freelance music journalist
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/earcandy

Yes! EFF ROO! ;)

[boarderwoozel3]

Expanded dance tent that fires up after the sun goes down?!?!!?

Awwwwwwwwwwhellyes! Sasquatch really seems to be getting their shit together, can't wait!

[chiapet]

Can you bring beer into the campgrounds here?

I think my "other" fest is either gunna be this or rothbury

And you aren't confined to 'beer' tents in the festival either. :D

[Rockstarboy37]

Sasquatch is my music festival of choice this year.

[HEADSTRUCK]

well I hope the line up is good then so I can finally check out this amazing venue

[faxman75]

I can't wait to see who they get.

[HEADSTRUCK]

how much was this last year?

[indietron]

I believe it was like $150 last year before charges. And then camping is $40 a day or $60 if you do the premium camping.

[indietron]

Btw.. Im super stoked about a dance tent :)

[HEADSTRUCK]

thanks...i think this just might happen for me

[indietron]

Yeah im probably goin up for this as well. You thinking of flying or driving? Your from Riverside right?

[HEADSTRUCK]

prob drive...and yep

kinda depends on work

[indietron]

Thats a long drive man... Im probably flyin

[casey]

i've always wanted to check out sasquatch, but probably will never go because every time i start to save money for another big music getaway, it's always for sxsw

[HEADSTRUCK]

Thats a long drive man... Im probably flyin

i mapquested it and it only 18 hours...thats not 2 bad

[HEADSTRUCK]

i've always wanted to check out sasquatch, but probably will never go because every time i start to save money for another big music getaway, it's always for sxsw

come this year with me

[casey]

come this year with me

depends on the lineup and cash situation, but if i went this would probably be ideal. only i would get to pick all the music in the car.

[woogie846]

I might see about going depending on the line up.

[HEADSTRUCK]

depends on the lineup and cash situation, but if i went this would probably be ideal. only i would get to pick all the music in the car.

:rotfl

I dont think so sweetie. It wouldnt be 2 much money, 150 bucks for the ticket, I think its 40$ per day per car for camping and gas wouldnt be 2 bad. Lets wait for the line up next week then discuss.

[know ID ya]

I paid $442.90 last year for two three day passes, and one three day discounted camp pass. I recall the camp rape charge being at only $3.50 or so, so the tickets were about $169.70 per three day pass. They had three price ranges though, I paid this much the weekend they went on sale. They went up $10 per three day pass after the opening weekend of sales. They went up another $10 approximately two weeks before the festival.

I had friends who bought tickets a month after they went on sale, and they had to pay for each night individually, which added an extra rape charge to each ticket. They ended up paying more than $442.90 for the two three day passes alone, so I basically got the camping pass for free by purchasing the first weekend.

[LiveItOut]

So doing this ...it's 10 hours away and how can I say no to this expansive dance tent they speak of? I don't care if I have to go by myself! Done!

[casey]

:rotfl

I dont think so sweetie. It wouldnt be 2 much money, 150 bucks for the ticket, I think its 40$ per day per car for camping and gas wouldnt be 2 bad. Lets wait for the line up next week then discuss.

yeah that's not terrible, and gas won't be that expensive either.

we will talk about it, it sounds like it could be cool...but i'm not budging on the music thing. i'm not listening to the killers, the killers acoustic, brandon flowers interviews, and brandon flowers reading his autobiography the whole way.

[HEADSTRUCK]

Thanks for the info...

[paulb]

i sorta hope its a good lineup, even though I probably cant go... but it already has Kings of Leon, so how great can it be?

[HEADSTRUCK]

yeah that's not terrible, and gas won't be that expensive either.

we will talk about it, it sounds like it could be cool...but i'm not budging on the music thing. i'm not listening to the killers, the killers acoustic, brandon flowers interviews, and brandon flowers reading his autobiography the whole way.

Ha!

We could trade of cds the whole way.....I do listen to a lot of music you like

[casey]

Ha!

We could trade of cds the whole way.....I do listen to a lot of music you like

i know, i'm just kidding. we could trade, i'd be okay with that. i will turn you into a "so-called hipster"!

[HEADSTRUCK]

i know, i'm just kidding. we could trade, i'd be okay with that. i will turn you into a "so-called hipster"!

or a bro-ish hipster???




I wish they had the same line up as last year.....i really liked that

[casey]

or a bro-ish hipster???




I wish they had the same line up as last year.....i really liked that

maybe!

they usually have a pretty good lineup, every year i look at it and think i should go sometime.

[HEADSTRUCK]

well the line up comes out tuesday.....we can see. as long as its pretty good i think i am gunna do it

[casey]

well the line up comes out tuesday.....we can see. as long as its pretty good i think i am gunna do it

okay if they have one major must see for me i'll go with you.

[HEADSTRUCK]

awesome...your BF wont care if you go off with me for the weekend?

[casey]

awesome...your BF wont care if you go off with me for the weekend?

no, he'll be fine. i'll invite him to come with of course but if he doesn't want to go he won't be upset if i go with you of all people. he trusts you.

[HEADSTRUCK]

well thats good. at least he doesnt think I am a creepy internet guy...lol

-I cant get back into chat?

[casey]

well thats good. at least he doesnt think I am a creepy internet guy...lol

-I cant get back into chat?

no he really likes you, especially after friday, promise!

you can't?

[JustSteve]

road head!!!

[HEADSTRUCK]

no he really likes you, especially after friday, promise!

you can't?

Well thats good. Friday was a lot of fun. I totally wanna rematch with him

[indietron]

Whoo hoo casey might go! We'll need to have a coachella board meet up or somethin

[HEADSTRUCK]

yeah we totally will have a meet up...once they line up comes on tuesday Casey and I will decide for sure(I am sure I will talk her into saturday nite though)

[wmgaretjax]

Those Deerhoof/Cornelius dates could be a promising indication... That would be awesome.

[boarderwoozel3]

i sorta hope its a good lineup, even though I probably cant go... but it already has Kings of Leon, so how great can it be?

Come on now, we all know that one band can't wreck a festival, especially considering that they're going to have a dance tent at night. I say bring on Kings Of Leon, it means one less conflict I have to deal with.

[casey]

Well thats good. Friday was a lot of fun. I totally wanna rematch with him

boys are soooo competitive.

Whoo hoo casey might go! We'll need to have a coachella board meet up or somethin

aww i feel so loved! you're always so kind.

[know ID ya]

Wait a second, Casey is a chick? Somehow I found this more fathomable when it was a dude trying to pick up a dude's dude. This is all weird now. Can we go back to talking about the festival?

[HEADSTRUCK]

Wait a second, Casey is a chick? Somehow I found this more fathomable when it was a dude trying to pick up a dude's dude. This is all weird now. Can we go back to talking about the festival?

That would have made a way better story!

[casey]

Wait a second, Casey is a chick? Somehow I found this more fathomable when it was a dude trying to pick up a dude's dude. This is all weird now. Can we go back to talking about the festival?

haha yes, i am a girl. we were talking about the festival! how we would get there, how much it costs, etc. etc. i hear the venue is SO amazing.

[HEADSTRUCK]

thats why we are going casey! I have heard so much about it and the line up is always pretty good

[casey]

well...we'll see. like i said, one can't miss headliner and i'll go.

[HEADSTRUCK]

well I hope for my sake we get one.....I think it will be staked. Plus a dance tent!!!! I will take you raving

[casey]

well I hope for my sake we get one.....I think it will be staked. Plus a dance tent!!!! I will take you raving

SO IN!

yeah right, can you imagine me at a rave?

is their dance tent typically good?

[HEADSTRUCK]

SO IN!

yeah right, can you imagine me at a rave?

is their dance tent going typically good?

they never had one....we will make it good

[boarderwoozel3]

they never had one....we will make it good

Hell yeah, If they're going to have a dance tent and bill it as such it can't be too bad. Sounds like they'll get some DJs and dancy bands. I'm game.

[HEADSTRUCK]

for sure...we will party.

[boarderwoozel3]

Bleh, this is getting me really excited for festival season. So fun.

[HEADSTRUCK]

I am about 96% sure I am going unless the line up is just BAD.


Why do people camp off site????


Will I be parking my car next to my tent???


what is the campground like after shows?

[HEADSTRUCK]

Whay time does last show end?

[HEADSTRUCK]

sorry for all the questions but I like to be ready for what I am doing

[indietron]

I am about 96% sure I am going unless the line up is just BAD.


Why do people camp off site????


Will I be parking my car next to my tent???


what is the campground like after shows?

Whay time does last show end?

I have never been to Sasquatch, but ive been asking the same questions too. Ive ltried ooked into it all, so ill see what i can do. Please someone correct me if im wrong.

There is some campsite called White Horse that people like. I don't know much about that.

yes, your car is right with your tent.

Apparently the campground is really great and everyone is nice and fun. The party is crazy on friday night but slowly winds down as the weekends moves on and people get more tired.

I believe the shows end at 11:30-12 ish

[HEADSTRUCK]

thanks for the info....


anymore will be great....


I am going even if it is alone

[casey]

thanks for the info....


anymore will be great....


I am going even if it is alone

you sound more pumped for this than coachella, mark

[HEADSTRUCK]

you sound more pumped for this than coachella, mark

I kinda am since I have never been. I have a good feeling about the line up as well.

[mandelbaum]

I am about 96% sure I am going unless the line up is just BAD.


Why do people camp off site????


Will I be parking my car next to my tent???


what is the campground like after shows?

Thought I'd weigh in on this for those that have never been. I can't imagine why anyone would want to camp off site. The campground is fantastic. I went in 2006 and had a nice view of the venue in the distance. The scenery is AMAZING. You can bring beer into the campground and whatever else you want. In fact, security was so lax, my buddy and I ended up bringing about 8 beers through the gates every day. You park your car wherever you want and just set up your tent. Shows typically end around 11:30-midnight, although the weather delay in '06 caused the show to go until almost 2am one night.

I am very fond of Coachella and this will be my fourth year in a row attending. But Sasquatch is a much different festival. At Coachella, I go with a large group and rent a huge house. It's pretty much a week long party and the lineup is always amazing. But if you are into camping (as I am as well), there is no better place than Sasquatch for a music festival, and I think it is an experience that all music fans should have at least once. I'd love to go again this year, but it's always tough to do Sasquatch and Coachella since they are so close together and VERY far from my home (NYC).

If you are up in the air about going to Sasquatch, just say fuck it and go. You will not be disappointed.

[HEADSTRUCK]

Thanks for your insight

[know ID ya]

There was a discussion about Whitehorse camp ground v. the main campground earlier in this thread with a couple testimonies you might want to check out. Not to continue my never ending quest of "why stay at Whitehorse," but this is how I look at it.

Most of you have been to Coachella, and probably a lot of you have camped there. What if you had two options for camping. Option #1, you camp at the main campground next to the venue, walk to and from the festival, and experience a gigantic party. Option #2, you stay at a similar campground 1/5th of the size a couple miles away in which you need to ride a shuttle bus to and from the venue, and enjoy a much smaller, but possibly equally cool party (depending on your tastes).

To be fair, Wildhorse campground at Sasquatch is cheaper, and the walk from the main campground to the festival is 20 minutes, but to each their own.

As for sneaking beer into the festival, I have read several posts on various boards talking about how easy it is to do this. I know they basically don't search you from the VIP entrance, but the main entrance, they do. I have been to the last four Sasquatch festivals, and I can only recall one entrance in which a pocket full of beers would have gone un-noticed. Sneaking beer in the main entrance is not as easy as people make it out to be. Then again, maybe security is more lax early in the morning. I usually do not enter the venue until 2-4.

[indietron]

Is there a long line to get into camping on Saturday morning??