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Bob Dylan, The Offspring, Wilco, Iggy & The Stooges, The Swell Season, Chuck Berry, Cat Power, Paramore, and More Join Headliners Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails and Stone Temple Pilots
TICKETS on SALE MAY 3
BALTIMORE (April 28, 2008) –The 3rd Virgin Mobile Festival, which takes place August 9 - 10, will ignite an eclectic, compelling group of music acts at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Iggy & The Stooges, Paramore, Chuck Berry, The Black Keys and Wilco are among those joining previously announced headliners Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails and Stone Temple Pilots. In addition to two main stages, the festival features a dance tent, hosting the hottest names in electronic music, including Moby and Underworld.
Main Stage acts on Saturday, Aug. 9 are, in alphabetical order, Bloc Party (cool), Cat Power(cool), Chuck Berry and The Silver Beats (really?), Citizen Cope, Duffy (I guess they needed this year's Amy Winehouse), Foo Fighters, Gogol Bordello (cool AND sweaty), Jack Johnson (not quite sure why), KT Tunstall, Lupe Fiasco, The Offspring (?????!!!!!????!!!!), Paramore (G.P.), Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings (sweet), The Swell Season (very sweet, literally) and Wilco.
On Sunday, Aug. 10, the Main Stage acts will include Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire, The Black Keys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Bob Dylan, The Go! Team (Ninja dies of heat mid high-kick), Iggy & The Stooges (Iggy just dies mid anything), Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Nine Inch Nails, She & Him (i'm excited, though I'd rather have them come and play Iota), Shudder to Think, Stone Temple Pilots and Taking Back Sunday.
Dance Tent acts on Saturday, Aug. 9 include, in alphabetical order, DJ Dan & Donald Glaude, Erol Alkan, Ferry Corsten, Soul Wax, Steve Lawler and Underworld.
On Sunday, Aug. 10, the Dance Tent will feature Armin van Buuren, Chromeo (wheeeeeeeeee), Deadmau5, Moby (DJ Set), Pendulum and Richie Hawtin.
obligatory press release gushing:
"People have eagerly awaited our lineup, and now everyone can see that we’ve achieved the ‘Whoa!‘ factor,” said Virgin Mobile Festival concert producer and I.M.P. Chairman Seth Hurwitz. “Our job is that of a curator, finding only the absolute best acts for the most discerning of audiences. We want people to count on us every year for an amazing lineup from start to finish. When fans buy their tickets to the Virgin Mobile Festival, they know they are going to have a great time, be well-treated, and see the best acts in the world, which is why they come back.”
"This is an incredible event for music fans, our partners and customers, as well as a tremendous introduction to our brand," said Bob Stohrer, Chief Marketing Officer, Virgin Mobile USA. "The lineup once again is awesome and, like most things 'Virgin,' it's more than just a concert, but two days full of unexpected and interactive happenings. This year, we have also added the creation of a special edition Virgin Mobile Festival Wild Card handset from Kyocera Wireless, the premier handset sponsor of the event for the past three years.”
Hurwitz noted that more artists will be added. “Our bill is really strong now,” he said, “but in the last two years, acts came along at the last minute that I had to pass on as the lineup was set in stone. This year I’m adding a new element of keeping a couple of choice slots open so I can take advantage of new opportunities over the next few months.”
ticket info:
Beginning Saturday, May 3, tickets will be available through Ticketmaster at www.tickemaster.com or 1-800-551-SEAT. Two-day tickets are $175 for General Admission and $450 for VIP. Single-day tickets are $97.50 for General Admission and $250 for VIP tickets. A charity contribution of $1.50 per day will be applied to each ticket. Fans can check out the official festival website at http://www.virginmobilefestival.com to sign up for news and updates.
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I haven't heard the official word yet but there is a good chance there will be a flatstock on the grounds (massive collection of gigposter designers selling prints) this year. Same set-up as SXSW, Bumbershoot, Vegoose and Pfork. Bring a tube and some cash (that goes for those not planning on buying posters as well - wheee!)
The little comments after each band were great...lol.
Seriously, why is Jack Johnson headlining EVERY festival this year? I've seen him live and he has the charisma of a dead squirrel on the side of the road.
This sucks compared to All Points West festival which is apparently on the same day this year. Check out this line-up, the two don't even compare.
http://www.apwfestival.com/event/lineup
cool line up.... i guess.....jack johnson?? i guess they are trying to appeal to all those jersey kids.... my favorite species of kid.
lol lil wayne
i give it 8/10 on the Meh scale.
it's almost worth the money just to see wilco and gogol bordello.