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Welcome to the Lockn' Forum - The home of the original Lockn' Music Festival family!
Please note: This forum is in no way officially associated with Lockn' Festival or its promoters.
2015 Wish List
Old Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Railroad Earth
Number of LOCKNs attended: 2
Post by estprofinhumboldt on Oct 7, 2014 23:15:43 GMT -5
You have a bit of a mean streak. Thumbs up!
Old Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Railroad Earth
Number of LOCKNs attended: 2
Post by estprofinhumboldt on Nov 2, 2014 10:40:15 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2014 12:17:16 GMT -5
said the Joker to the Thief
Post by Island Head on Nov 12, 2014 13:36:52 GMT -5
My "source" is reporting that Lockn' is deep in negotiation with the Dead to be the 2015 major festival headlining gig.
In fact, Mr. Shapiro and the Lockn' Festival are attempting to pull off the greatest coup in jamband festival history: having the Dead and Phish headline on alternating nights.
The plan is to have Phish play an opening set, followed by an opening set from the Dead. Phish would then play their "closing" set, followed by the Dead, who would also perform the night's closing set.
The following night, the order will be reversed, with the Dead up first, and Phish closing. Lockn' is also trying to nail down another special treat. Widespread Panic backed by Teresa Williams and Larry Campbell for a set of Band and Levon Helm classics.
Cowboy Neal
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by The Other One on Nov 12, 2014 13:53:35 GMT -5
My "source" is reporting that Lockn' is deep in negotiation with the Dead to be the 2015 major festival headlining gig.
In fact, Mr. Shapiro and the Lockn' Festival are attempting to pull off the greatest coup in jamband festival history: having the Dead and Phish headline on alternating nights.
The plan is to have Phish play an opening set, followed by an opening set from the Dead. Phish would then play their "closing" set, followed by the Dead, who would also perform the night's closing set.
The following night, the order will be reversed, with the Dead up first, and Phish closing. Lockn' is also trying to nail down another special treat. Widespread Panic backed by Teresa Williams and Larry Campbell for a set of Band and Levon Helm classics.
Since we last discussed the topic of a Core Four reunion of the Dead, a lot of things have changed, and plenty of divergent but credible opinions have emerged about what may or may not unfold in 2015.
As I have stated twice, it is a fact that concert promoters have been demanding exorbitant insurance policies for any show, tour, or series of dates involving a Core Four reunion that includes Bobby.
For example, it was revealed earlier this week that promoters required the Rolling Stones to take out a $29.2 million insurance policy for their 18-show tour of Australia and New Zealand earlier this year in the event a show, shows, or the tour were canceled due to death in the band, a death in the band's family, or a sickness or illness.
From what I understand, the Core Four's "camp" has developed a strategy to deal with the insurance policy issue: The band plans on playing just one or two major headlining gigs this summer at a festival or festivals, and a series of residencies on the West and East coasts.
The "camp" sees this as a way to circumvent concert promoters' demands, with the goal to work with as few promoters as possible.
A 2015 reunion of the Dead featuring the Core Four seems, suddenly, despite my earlier-given lack of optimism, very real.
The afore-mentioned strategy of having the Dead limit their appearances in 2015 made promoters more amenable; as stated, the Dead, apparently, are looking to headline a single festival or two and play a series of West Coast and East Coast residencies - in arena settings or a handful of stadium dates.
Phil and Bobby still have a little patching up to do, as Mr. Lesh privately rode Bobby pretty hard during the past 18 months. The Furthur cancellation at Lockn' in September put a serious dent in everyone's coiffeurs, none more so than Phil's close friend, Lockn' co-promoter Peter Shapiro.
Speaking of Mr. Shapiro, and Phil, and knowing of Phil's deep loyalty and appreciation to Peter for the highly-successful and concept-redefining residencies the pair will conclude on December 30 and 31, 2014 with the Phil and Joe Russo shows at the Capitol, I'd say it would not be a longshot to predict that any festival headlining slot by the Dead in 2015 would most likely go down at Lockn', the pre-eminent jamband festival in America, and fast becoming the most-exciting festival, period, in the U.S.
My "sources" in the music industry have confirmed that the Dead are already in negotiation with Lockn' to headline the Arrington, Virginia-based festival that's held on hundreds of acres of pristine, starry-skied countryside.
Should a 50th anniversary tour and a headlining slot at Lockn' go down, my hope is the Dead will study the model on 50th anniversary tours or shows utilized by the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones (as well as the Allmans' farewell shows). All were tributary, involved all or most of the past members, and were anything but hokey.
And should it happen, this is what I am hearing about the Dead lineup in 2015: the Core Four plus Bruce Hornsby on keyboards. Apparently, to my disappointment, Jeff Chimenti will not be involved. I hope that changes. Hornsby makes sense on a number of levels, including financial, but Chimenti would be the man, for me, at the keys.
A number of what may be described as near-silly issues have/ had to be resolved, from what I understand, before the choice (or choices) on lead guitar could be worked out.
For one, Billy, who unmercifully ripped Furthur's choice of John Kadlecik as guitarist in 2009, had to make repairs there. For another, in order for Steve Kimock to be involved, an issue dating to 1999, between Kimock and a "camp insider," had to be hashed out.
And, from what I hear, should this reunion unfold, the band is seemingly committed to, and working with, the concept of using more than one lead guitarist.
How that would work is unclear. Would a different, lone lead guitarist play each night or for each short residency ? Would there be a night-long rotation of leading men at each gig ?
The guitarists are known to be John Kadlecik, Steve Kimock and Warren Haynes, with a fourth, unnamed guitarist, possibly Trey Anastasio or Barry Sless, also being considered; Stu Allen, according to my music promotion source, is not, to my disappointment, on the short list.
The Core Four with Bruce and a three or four guitarist rotation.
Something for everyone, we hope !!
My same booking "source" is reporting that Lockn' is deep in negotiation with the Dead to be the host for the band's 2015 major festival headlining gig.
In fact, Mr. Shapiro and the Lockn' Festival are attempting to pull off the greatest coup in jamband festival history in 2015: having the Dead and Phish headline on alternating nights.
As the String Cheese Incident and Umphrey's McGee did at Lockn' in 2014, expect to see Phish and the Dead playing alternating sets.
The plan is to have Phish play an opening set, followed by an opening set from the Dead. Phish would then play their "closing" set, followed by the Dead, who would also perform the night's closing set.
The following night, the order will be reversed, with the Dead up first, and Phish closing.
Phish fans, meet the Deadheads. Deadheads, say hello to the Phish fans.
We hear that Lockn' is also trying to nail down another special treat. As you know, Widespread Panic backed John Fogerty in 2013 for a set of Creedence and Fogerty classics and did the same this past summer with Stevie Winwood. For next summer, the goal is to have WSP back Teresa Williams and Larry Campbell for a set of Band and Levon Helm classics !!
Have a happy Wednesday —
Scott
I call bullshit but who knows?
Buy the ticket, take the ride...
the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26
Merry Prankster
Look, a squirrel!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something
Post by mccjeff on Nov 12, 2014 15:14:15 GMT -5
What happens if I take both?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2014 15:26:23 GMT -5
Sounded plausible until I heard the word "Phish." Dave Frey spent a lot of time during the Q&A patiently explaining why Phish would probably not be performing and even though I love to joke about it, so far Frey and Shapiro have not demonstrated a penchant for red herrings (Jimmy Herrings, on the other hand...but I digress). Of course, he did say that they were willing and able if Phish ever changed their minds, so I guess anything's possible. I suppose the rarity of a Dead performance would convince folks to do things they ordinarily wouldn't, too.
Also, if this is true: if Bobby really was sick, then Phil's being kind of an asshole. On the other hand, from what little I could actually read from the Bobby profile Relix and Jambase posted the other day (people who think Flash is appropriate for overall website design must be stopped!), it sounds like the only thing Weir might have been sick from is the "afternoon flu." I'm sympathetic, since I practically had to have the OxyC's pried away from me a few weeks after my surgery, but after losing Jerry to Morpheus (if you post a picture of Larry Fishburne, I will never speak to you again), I can understand Phil wanting to slap Bobby upside the head, too.
Another thing: the author pleads for authenticity in one paragraph, and then bemoans the choice of Hornsby over Chimenti in the next. Apparently he didn't get the memo that Bruce is considered a member of the Grateful Dead. Overall the entire missive is disjointed and seems to make the same points multiple times. Makes me wonder how messed up the person that wrote it was.
Don't get me wrong: a Lockn' with both Phish and the Dead would be crazy insane. Whether in a good way or bad way, I have no idea.
tldr: sounds like a lot rumor to me.
Edit: Now that I have the link (thanks mccjeff!): c'mon you guys! It's from a Facebook page! Over the past few weeks, I've seen several Dead- and jamband-themed pages with similar unsubstantiated rumors. I've unliked a few of 'em over it, too.
Merry Prankster
Look, a squirrel!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something
Post by mccjeff on Nov 12, 2014 15:40:21 GMT -5
What happens if I take both?
Deleted Member
Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2014 15:54:16 GMT -5
My post was written before I moved yours, but after you wrote it. Either the ProBoards software doesn't allow time-shifting, or I just haven't figured out how to do it yet.
Cowboy Neal
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dead and Company featuring Johnny Slayer
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by The Other One on Nov 12, 2014 16:07:24 GMT -5
I will not make that mistake again, sir.
Buy the ticket, take the ride...
the KIND 1/26
Dead Reckoning 1/27
Daniel Donato 2/3
St. Patty's Day Party 3/16
Del McCoury BAnd 4/25
About Time Music Festival 5/3-4
Rooster Walk 5/23-26
Floydfest 7/24-28
Yarnival 10/24-26
Long Distance Runner
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Dave and Tim
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by locknloaded on Nov 12, 2014 16:09:49 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2014 16:12:54 GMT -5
I will not make that mistake again, sir.
Merry Prankster
Look, a squirrel!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something
Post by mccjeff on Nov 12, 2014 17:15:35 GMT -5
Thing 1) This is in the "Wish List" thread (thanks for putting it in the correct location!) not the "Hard Facts" thread and it is presented as speculation.
Thing 2) If it was just some random then I would have passed but it's not. Not saying he has impeccable intel but he does have slightly more cred than most.
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Thing 3) (I know I said 2) That is why I did post the link so you could read it here, wonder about the veracity of it, go to the link, see it for yourself and decide how much faith you wanted to place in it.
I am definitely of the I'll believe it when I see it mind set but I also think that it is just as good as anything else we have to talk about 10 months out.
What happens if I take both?
The Head Chef
Proud member of The unofficial unaccountable FAQ for Lockn
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: 49 Winchester
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by lobster on Nov 12, 2014 17:53:02 GMT -5
Merry Prankster
Disguised as a squirrel
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Anyone? Anyone?
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by smosey wales on Nov 12, 2014 18:08:31 GMT -5
he's also not likely to respond! But just to let the guys at the top know what the rabble is rousing.
Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB
Merry Prankster
Look, a squirrel!
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something
Post by mccjeff on Nov 12, 2014 18:37:19 GMT -5
What happens if I take both?
Post by Flufhead on Nov 12, 2014 21:52:24 GMT -5
I do think for every annoying Phish phan I can point out an annoying Dead Head, but whats the point.
Just the musical history of this moment would be completely awe inspiring.
The Answer Man
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Shakey Graves
Number of LOCKNs attended: 7
Post by Sneake on Nov 12, 2014 22:27:05 GMT -5
We're all here because we're not all there
Post by wizard1 on Nov 13, 2014 10:58:50 GMT -5
Post by waycha on Nov 13, 2014 20:57:55 GMT -5
Joe Bonamssa
Yusuf (Cat Sevens)
Robert Cray
Buddy Guy
Black Crowes with Jimmy Page
Joe Wash
And I thing it would be cool to have a resident artist like Robert Randolph. I can see him not only jamming with different bands but also be at a stage side to jam between the acts. There were too many gaps this year & he could fill that in.
Post by doctorkip on Nov 17, 2014 12:56:27 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 13:22:01 GMT -5
Wouldn't say no to Primus, or even if Claypool did some kind of country or bluegrass thing. Still holding out for ELO, too. I could totally get down with some Beatlesque disco tunes. Also, having Jeff Lynne would put us well on the way to having all the surviving Wilburys. Dylan's on my bucket list, even though I'm sure his performance would be as cringe-inducing as Willie last year.
And always, always, Tedeschi-Trucks and Mule (or anything with Warren).
*am I the only one who thinks there's some kind of creepy pseudo-incestuous thing going on there?
Old Head
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Railroad Earth
Number of LOCKNs attended: 2
Post by estprofinhumboldt on Nov 17, 2014 16:06:46 GMT -5
*am I the only one who thinks there's some kind of creepy pseudo-incestuous thing going on there?[/quote]
Yes you are the only one who thinks it. Everyone else is sure
Merry Prankster
Disguised as a squirrel
If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Anyone? Anyone?
Number of LOCKNs attended: 6
Post by smosey wales on Nov 18, 2014 18:25:35 GMT -5
memory foam mattress what I mean).
I saw him a couple years ago (Elvis Costello opened) and everyone there agreed. it was rough.
But here's someone that I think could fit in well with the Lockn-type bands: Los Lobos--and then have David Hildago join in with
some of the newly-assembled combo's. he's really good and very adaptable (I saw him with E. Costello). Thre's a lot of good cross-
over between Los Lobos/Hildago and Garcia/Dead.
Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB
Deleted Member
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 19:41:26 GMT -5