To many people’s surprise the initial announcement for Sasquatch 2010 came on Saturday, with pre-sale tickets going on-sale already as well. It was some nice but interesting news since the year before we had to wait until I believe February when the lineup was announced. The big news/rumor reported by many seemingly in the know online music blogs such as Pitchfork and Stereogum is that a reunited PAVEMENT will headline one of the nights of the festival. While surely that would be totally amazing and worth a good deal of the again increased 3-day ticket price, there has been no official announcement by the Sasquatch camp to confirm the accusations.
Random thought, but I started the blog only a few weeks after Sasquatch 2008, which sucks because I would have had tons to talk about after spending the 3 full days catching well over 30 bands. Oh well, maybe I’ll post some of the kick ass photos of the Murder City Devils I took down the road.
By the way, just an FYI...I bought tickets for my wife and I, and it set us back $369.85, not including camping. WTF!
Here is the press release sent to my mailbox:
SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL MAY 29-31 (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND) AT THE GORGE
DISCOUNT 3 DAY FESTIVAL PASSES ON SALE NOW
COMPLETE LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED FEBRUARY 16
Following early sellouts and rave reviews the past several years, and hailed by SPIN as “a pick-your-poison selection for your party at the edge of the earth,” the Sasquatch! Festival returns for its ninth year May 29-31 (Memorial Day Weekend), 2010 at The Gorge in Quincy, WA. For the first time, a special discounted 3-day festival pass will be available in time for the holiday gift season on Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 A.M. (PST) via sasquatchfestival.com. There are a limited number of discount passes, which will be available through December 31, 2009. The festival’s complete lineup will be announced February 16.
Festival creator Adam Zacks founded Sasquatch! in 2002 with the aim of constructing an event that catered to the eclectic tastes of voracious music enthusiasts. Zacks personally curates the lineups for each Sasquatch! Festival, hand-picking the diverse array of artists. “It’s our goal each year to present a fresh line up that reflects the independent spirit of the Pacific Northwest, respects the artists and audience, and celebrates the grandeur of The Gorge.”
The Sasquatch! Festival has established a tradition of presenting critically acclaimed emerging artists alongside established headliners. Previous lineups have spanned a broad spectrum of genres from rock to hip-hop, electronic to singer-songwriters; past performers include R.E.M. Coldplay, Kanye West, Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Wilco, The Flaming Lips, The Cure, Björk, and M.I.A. The festival also has a history of incorporating comedy including performances by Flight of The Conchords, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, and many more.
Known for its bucolic location as well as its programming zeitgeist, the Sasquatch! Festival marks its ninth year at The Gorge, a concert venue built in the Columbia River Gorge and offering spectacular views of the river canyon.
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