Thursday, January 21, 2010
Creamtastic / Cream Calendar Road to Bonnaroo 2010: Dates and Bands Announced
Posted by Steve Haruch on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 8:49 AM
If you've got gauntlets on this morning, get ready to throw 'em down, because the Road to Bonnaroo series is a-comin' to Mercy Lounge again — now with 33% more bands! Hats off to Mercy and BMI for keeping this going and upping the ante by adding another night. This year, a total of four Nashville bands will get to play in Manchester, and it's up to all of us to get together and figure out which bands that's gonna be.
A refresher for anyone who somehow managed to miss the RTB hubbub last year: Bands play, 8 off 8th style, and then the audience and a panel of judges (including media types, past 8 off 8th hosts and other dregs of society) vote. Winning band for each night gets to play at the Budweiser Troo Music Lounge at Bonnaroo. Last year's winners were The Features, The Protomen and Heypenny. Seriously some of the most fun shows of the year. Bands seemed to interpret The Protomen's victory on the second night to mean that theatrics were the way to win the popular vote, and whether or not that was true, it'll be interesting to see whether that carries over into 2010.
The dates for this year's all-out throwdown are: February 22, March 22, April 19 and May 17. That means you've got a little over a month to get your costumes together. The lineups for each night have not yet been set, but here are the bands who will be competing for a gig at the 'Roo, in no particular order:
AutoVaughn
Born Empty
Brenn
Caitlin Rose
Cassino
Cheer Up Charlie Daniels
Cortney Tidwell
Delta Saints
Dozen Dimes
Glossary
Hillbilly Casino
Heartbeater
How I Became the Bomb
Kyle Andrews
Leslie
Majestico
Mikky Ekko
Modoc
Moon Taxi
My Tyger
Nobility
Non-Commissioned Officers
Space Capone
Tesla Rossa
The Privates
The Silver Seas
Turbo Fruits
Mona
Pico vs. Island Trees
Ponderosa
The Effects
The Kicks
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This is a super diverse mix of bands - pretty pumped to see what comes of it this year.
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My question is how did The Dozen Dimes make it onto this show if they have yet to play their first show? Is this some sort Shortland style chicanery? Are those fliers in the Mercy Lounge bathroom really that impressive?
Sean - it's Dean. Do you really need to ask questions like that?
Again, it's Dean.
how is it that mother father, mean tambourines, milktooth and young republic, bands that have actually been out on the road, doing well for themselves and are GREAT bands have been completely forgotten for bands who haven't played in nashville, much less anywhere else?
Dean Shortland is pumped about something? There's your shocker of the day.
And agree with James on The YR. Definitely should have been included.
I was as shocked as you Bawston Sean - but WTF - let it fly. I nominated Twees Nuts, but got shot down. It may be just a little too progressive for the kids at Mercy.
Retrackting word "pumped" - from this day forth, I will be "amped" which is much more extreme.
definitely a strong line up thus far.. but I agree with James Roy there are definitely some other fine bands from other camps that deserve a shot.
Never seen Milktooth, but heard they are a good band. Pretty disappointed that Mean Tambourines are not in that mix too.
Is too late to get Hands Down Eugene in on this? I'll handle their theatrics. Can you say feather cannon?
No Daniel Pujol, Tristen, Natural Child, Shoot the Mountain, Heartbeater, Eureka Gold, Lylas, Hands Down Eugene, And the Relatives, Millionaire Magicians, Korean Is Asian, Carter Administration, The Clutters, Alcohol Stuntband, Heavy Cream, Those Darlins or Ghostfinger?
Modoc and Moon Taxi? Who the fuck are Ponderosa and The Kicks? Tessla Rossa??! If nepotism is in fact at play here, I'd like to know who's friends with these people. Definitely not Mercy Lounge or the Cream. Fresh blood is all well and good, but Moon Taxi? MOON TAXI??
You don't remember Mikky from back in the day at MTSU? I guess he was wearing face paint in class, so maybe not...
In honor of Dean transitioning from "pumped" to "amped," I will no longer be "bored" but instead "unimpressed."
I do have to say that a lot of the bands on the bill REALLY are great and do deserve it.
Predictions:
Hillbilly Casino will put on one of the best shows yet only get votes from the people that smoke Reds or Luckys.
Autovaughn will win the female vote, and get laid.
Glossary will also put on one of the best shows but will only get the beard votes.
Moon Taxi will play the longest solos, and only get votes from those in either sandals or with no shoes at all, and get high in the back.
Caitlin Rose will recieve the most whispered insults amongst the crowd yet still earn a huge number of votes.
Courtney Tidwell will be amazing, but probably won't win.
Non Coms will just kick ass.
HIBTB (insert any jealous,bland, pro or anti pop comments here)
Jeff the Bros, The Privates, and Turbo Fruits will all tie and be thrown into a sudden death cage match.
And my overall predictions:
NON COMS
Privates
Autovaughn
HIBTB
Alternate Choices:
Caitlin Rose
Turbo Fruits
Courtney Tidwell
Pico
Touche' JR! There were a ton of bands that should have got a shot at this, but there were some that have been overlooked in the past and got on that list such as JEFF, Hillbilly Casino, Cortney Tidwell and Caitlin Rose to name a few.
I think Kyle Andrews shouldn't be underestimated. His live shows are getting stronger and stronger and is a strong contender too
the only bands that actually have a chance of making it to Bonnaroo are BMI affliated bands?
can SESAC and ASCAP and "no I don't do that stuff" bands just pay someone off at least?
Dean, I think the line-up's fine and every one is going to have a band or 30 they think should be on the list. That's the nature of lists - they aren't all-inclusive.
And for what it's worth, I think your unbridled enthusiasm (rather it be "pumped" or "amped") is refreshing and laudable.
maybe your band should stop crying you didn't get picked and go buy some suits.
the dozen dimes will be playing tonite at mercy lounge, if you want your proof as to why we belong on this list. ten pm.
and yes, dean shortland WILL be introducing us.
see ya there, suckers.
I want it to be known that I will be accepting bribes in the form of booze, drugs or cash.
Due to the outcry about deserving artists who were not selected, Mercy Lounge would now like to announce to Road to Road to Bonnaroo 2010 series, where local artists will compete for the right to compete in the Road to Bonnaroo series, which will take place every Sunday at Mercy Lounge beginning this weekend!
Some real info:
JEFF will not be participating. In their place will be Heartbeater. And just so everyone knows, not all of these bands have accepted their invitations to participate, so these lineups may change even more.
I know that there are a TON of awesome artists and bands that deserve to be a part of this but aren't. We are thrilled that BMI worked so hard with the folks at Bonnaroo, which allowed us to do 4 events this year, meaning 8 more Nashville bands will be a part of the series.
Hopefully, this year will be as big of a success as last year, and Bonnaroo will be equally thrilled with bands that we send their way, just like last year. If that happens, that means next year, we'll get to do it again and maybe more.
Also, @you know what I heard... That's not accurate.
@WUT? Those Darlins can't compete because they have played Bonnaroo. Bummed JEFF are not doing it now, but Heartbeater are badass and worked hard to build their act last year. Michael Eades did a kick ass job with these guys. you can check the album on bandcamp at:
http://meltfacerecords.bandcamp.com/album/heartbeater-ep
Wow! Great lineup. Congrats to all of the bands involved. I feel privileged to be a part of it! So stoked!
maybe the reason some of the other real touring bands weren't included is because of just that. they are real touring bands. bonnaroo isn't gonna make or break anyone's career. it's a single show that these bands will be playing to a crowd that's high and has never heard them. granted, it would be great to get a free ticket to this party-fest. but there's no need to be heartbroken over the bands that weren't included. they probably don't even know this contest is happening.
Brandon Jazz says "maybe your band should stop crying you didn't get picked and go buy some suits." This from the dude who whined his way into NBN?
Dozen Dimes = this year's version of Mike's Pawn Shop
ryan-
i don't think it's considered whining when you get exactly what you want. it's called strategic attention-grabbing in my world, and i side with machiavelli's theories on the ends justifying the means here.
maybe you should try getting exactly what you want sometime. it feels pretty nice...yes, i'm gloating.
kisses,
BJ's last post was entered while I was posting my last comment, and I stand by that comment.
What is there to gloat about? Playing an 8 off 8th? No way that band will do anything against the already assured winners. Except dress like idiots to
compensate for the fact they can't play.
I have never seen Dozen Dimes before and they are very good, and kicked ass tonight.
gosh, you people truly have no sense of humor, huh? and you sure can take some silly comments on local blog entirely too seriously.
lighten up, dudes...it's only music.
I think you guys are forgetting that BJ gives a great HJ, which goes a long, long way in this town.
Brandon,
Just stop being such an asshole on the Cream. You aren't doing yourself any favors by coming on here and expecting everyone to read deeply into your comments for the hidden sarcasm, humor,etc. Nearly every post you ever make just makes people less and less likely to want to see your bands. And finally, no disrespect, but The Dozen Dimes is a shitty band name.
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