Radiohead, Jack Johnson, Tom Petty Headline SF’s New Festival

[Refugee]

Add another lineup to the ever-growing list of summer festivals: San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park will host the inaugural Outside Lands Festival (http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2008/02/radiohead_to_play_golden_gate.php) on August 22-24. And like the debuting All Points West festival in NJ, an “industry source” proclaims that Radiohead and Jack Johnson will headline, along with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The festival is the brainchild of Another Planet Entertainment, a Bay area promoter, and Superfly Entertainment, the geniuses behind the Bonnaroo and Vegoose fests. No ticket details have been announced, though the event is expected to accomodate nearly 160,000 people. The Outside Lands fest should cement Rolling Stone cover boy Jack Johnson (http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/jackjohnson) as the 2008 Festival King, having already secured headlining spots at All Points West, Coachella and Bonnaroo (and two nights at Hawaii’s Kokua Festival, if you want to cover all bases). Stay tuned to Rock Daily for further details on this and all the rest of the summer’s biggest concert blowouts.

[nurktwin]

hawaii...........hmmmmm

[WildflowerNJ]

Thank you for this, Linda....2 days....mmmmm....

[Starfish]

Who the heck is Jack Johnson?

[Athena]

^I have been wondering that too. I keep seeing his name pop up all over the place.

[nurktwin]

he's a guy everyone is trying to make famous even tho his album came out with a D rating!!!! i'm not going for it, seems like another 1 hit wonder for record companies to cash in on.

[wild1forever]

I'm curious as to how they will control paid admission to Golden Gate Park. :confused:
Who the heck is Jack Johnson?
You don't want to know, lol. I am baffled as to the reason alternative radio stations play him!

You may have heard this song (If I Had Eyes):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVmbGsEtmFI

[Refugee]

They actually play alot of Jack Johnson on KTYD in Santa Barbara. My daughter has one of his cds, she really enjoys him and so do I.

[WildflowerNJ]

I never heard of him, either...will watch that link....thanks, Toni.

[KansasPettyFan]

We dig Jack Johnson! :)

[jawallac]

Jack Johnson is a former competitive surfer from Hawaii turned singer/songwriter. Laid back acoustic. Good stuff.

Official website (http://www.jackjohnsonmusic.com)
Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/jackjohnsonmusic)

[Marion]

Me too!

[WildflowerNJ]

Very cool!! :045:

[Magnolia]

Oh, Jack Johnson is no one-hit wonder. He's from San Diego and he's been
around for a long time. He has a HUGE following! I like his music, don't love it.

[Marion]

Yeah, there are several songs I like a whole lot and I have them on my iPod but others are just ok. I kind of have to be in the mood to listen to a whole album. He's cool in a James Taylor kind of way.

[Nylle]

Sounds like fun but festivals aren't my thing anymore. Doesn't look like I'll be seeing TPATH in San Francisco after all.

[acomplexkid]

Jack Johnson is okay, but I f***ing hate Radiohead and their pretentious fans. guess I'll be skipping San Francisco, too...

[Athena]

His music is alright. I sure don't see him as a headliner and I know he's headlining other festivals.

[bons]

love jack - love radiohead - lifeis too short for so many festivities!!
jack and vedder hang 10 off oahu - Hawaii’s Kokua Festival
benefits their non-profit foundation for the greening of HI-
very kid oriented -
jack's tunes and waves go together really well -
ben harper and jack hang too.

[ComplexKid]

160,000 people in Golden Gate Park doesn't sound like fun to me. If this is TPatH's only Bay Area date I'll be disappointed.

[merrymary]

KFOG is trying to get us into Jack Johnson. Seems to be on their playlist. For a minute, the name confused me, as I was thinking about Robert Johnson, the Delta blues guy (1918-1938) whose music Clapton loved, and made a tribute album about ( Me and Mr. Johnson). With this Jack fellow, I'm not catching on either. Per the Wiki Oracle, he is from Hawaii, writes surf, acoustic, folk and soft rock. Several albums and EP's. Has a loyal following.
Precisely why the Creator decided S/he needed to provide opening acts. I think.
Either way, this answers the SF venue question. I am betting it will be a while before the tix are released.

Re: Golden Gate Park, and crowd control which someone asked about? These events are usually at the Polo Field, which is fenced and easy to contain. It really is no worse than Hyde Park, and those are good concerts. There is another huge meadow that is occasionally used, but my guess would be the P.F. The SOL party was there, and lots of big concerts.
Other locals agree?

So, anyone for going down to the Bowl???

[Katie]

160,000 people in Golden Gate Park doesn't sound like fun to me. If this is TPatH's only Bay Area date I'll be disappointed.

My thoughts EXACTLY about this situation. :095:

[Mary Jane 49]

I love Jack Johnson,great voice ,laid back style

[Marion]

Festival shows just aren't for me. Just way too many people.

Maybe they will broadcast in the Blue Room. I'd go to that show with you guys.

[wild1forever]

160,000 people in Golden Gate Park doesn't sound like fun to me. If this is TPatH's only Bay Area date I'll be disappointed.
I can't imagine that this will be their only Bay Area date, but who knows?

[Pettyjunkie]

So is this the SF show? God I hope not...

[nurktwin]

if that is the SF show, that sucks. glad i'm not going.

[Magnolia]

Well, as much as I would rather the show be in a "regular" venue, I like
festivals and I think it sounds like fun. James and I will most likely go
to this show!

[Echosoftom]

^ I know I said I wouldn't, but I might join you Barb. Oops! Excuse me for inviting myself,lol...That is if you and James don't mind. I've still got my fingers crossed for a Sacramento date to be added.

[ComplexKid]

^Ooh...yes, Sacto would be better than SF for me too. I'll keep my fingers crossed with you echo. :)

[Magnolia]

^ I know I said I wouldn't, but I might join you Barb. Oops! Excuse me for inviting myself,lol...That is if you and James don't mind.
Are you kidding me? OF COURSE you're coming with us!!

[Refugee]

Okay, you two can hang together and I will keep James occupied. :003:

[acomplexkid]

^^oh Ref, if you'll be occupied with James, I'll just keep Ron busy, muahahahahaah!!!!!!!!!

[Refugee]

:019: ^^

[Magnolia]

^ HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[nurktwin]

well, we don't have to worry about sharon, she'll be in the lock-up at LAPD for stealing lemons!!!!!!

[WildflowerNJ]

Nurk, LOL!!

[surfnburn]

LOL Nurk..... I thought you said Sharon will be squeezing his lemons.....LOL (An Anna reference..)

I guess I'll dust off my love beads..... I'm going to the park, too.

I don't mind festivals, but I hoping it would be at a place where we could get club packages. I wanted to sit close at one show.

Parking is going to be a pain.

[surfnburn]

A little more info....

http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/439768/

[merrymary]

LOL Nurk..... I thought you said Sharon will be squeezing his lemons.....LOL (An Anna reference..)

I guess I'll dust off my love beads..... I'm going to the park, too.

I don't mind festivals, but I hoping it would be at a place where we could get club packages. I wanted to sit close at one show.

Parking is going to be a pain.

Take Muni!
If you need to drive into The City, I can help you find a free legal spot. You may have to hop a bus for 15 mins, but it's well worth it.

[surfnburn]

Thank you....I might be with someone who needs help getting around... But any help is appreciated. I'll PM you when they firm up the date and post the info at the officials...

[fansince82]

Okay, start hurling lemons at me now. I have three, yes three Jack Johnson CD's. No, make that four. He did the soundtrack for Curious George and my kids love it.

Jack is very laid back, acoustic and mellow. He's a Hawaiian surfer boy who went to UCSB (University California Surf Board) ; ) as a film student. He was making surf films and got into music and moved back to Hawaii and started making albums.

I agree, you've got to be in the mood for him, a laid back mood. I can totally see Jack Johnson doing a festival type venue, that his thing, but TPATH at Golden Gate Park........nnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooo. I can't do the general admission thing. I'm thinking that this tour, as with the others, will have pop-up dates. Please, oh please, oh please....

[surfnburn]

^I won't hurl fruit... I like him, too. Haha......we both went UCSB.... (I think it's called Party U... If you stay out of Isla Vista, you might learn something.....lol) We got the C.G. soundtrack because of the movie. My daughter loves it...

[BenmontFan]

Thank you....I might be with someone who needs help getting around... But any help is appreciated. I'll PM you when they firm up the date and post the info at the officials...
Ames, we will do just fine. I am the queen of taking most modes of transportation especially buses and trains. We will do just fine. This sounds like a lot of fun.

[Pettyjunkie]

So how much does this festival cost?

[Refugee]

Check it out Farmers!

http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/

[Echosoftom]

I've come to the conclusion that after my Friday night bout with that crowd at the Viper Room that I have no intention of dealing with a huge GA festival type concert. No, thank you! I'm getting too old.

[wild1forever]

^Sharon, I'm on the fence about this one too. I just can't believe this will be their only Bay Area appearance.

A small update: I just heard on the radio that TPATH will appear at the Saturday show (8/23). The person was presenting the info in the context of Jack Johnson's appearances at numerous festivals this summer, but they did briefly mention our band.

A small aside: I truly believe my head will explode if I hear "If I Had Eyes" one more time. :095:

[surfnburn]

^LOL....don't explode!

Well, I guess it's official.. I love the park. Hopefully, I'll be living across the bay in August, so the commute won't be a big deal for me... I'm going. The crowds are going to be hectic though.

[BenmontFan]

Oh Ames we are tough. We're strong! We can handle the hectic crowds. Hey, we survived prison, remember? LOL!

[surfnburn]

^LOL...We did! It can't be as bad as the prison crowd...lol That was too fun. We'll whoop-it-up in San Francisco this summer.

[Pettyjunkie]

Time to tell the parents! :D

[merrymary]

LOL Nurk..... I thought you said Sharon will be squeezing his lemons.....LOL (An Anna reference..)

I guess I'll dust off my love beads..... I'm going to the park, too.

I don't mind festivals, but I hoping it would be at a place where we could get club packages. I wanted to sit close at one show.

Parking is going to be a pain.

This PSA brought to you by a Cow Hollow Chick who knows from painful parking:

Some things may never change. Way early, park on the Great Hiway. Last few years, the events have provided ( for a fee) parking in the Presidio with shuttle buses to the Park.
OR park out in the Avenues and hop Muni. The event organizers will provide bus routes. The N-Judah street car is one block away. One added bummer: kids soccer will be underway, so parking in the hoods near parks, where there is space on weekends, will not be a given. Unlimited parking in residential areas on weekends, except at meters (refer to N-Judah; park in the inner or outer Sunset).

Just hold off on performance enhancements until after you find parking/get off public transportation so ya don't end up in Day City or somewhere.

As someone said, strong are we! Obstacles will be overcome as small bumps.

[merrymary]

Here the link from KFOG about the concert:
http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/

[surfnburn]

^Thank you so much for the info. I used to live in the avenues, so I know what parking will be like. The good news is that I might get lucky because I have a VW bug; it can fit into the little parking places. :003:

It's good to know about the Presidio shuttle. We may park there. Thanks..

[merrymary]

Any time :b55:

[Echosoftom]

I just can't get past 160,000 people expected! :eek:
That's a lot of people and a lot of parking.

[Marion]

That is not my idea of fun.

[surfnburn]

The official site listed the sale date as 3/30. No ticket packages; but I guess we knew that.

Accommodating 160,000 people and actual ticket sales are two different things...lol It's a three day festival. I imagine the crowds will divided between the days... It's still going to be crowded, though.

[surfnburn]

Their myspace site...

http://www.myspace.com/outsidelands

[Echosoftom]

Thanks for the links Ames! You're right it could be less than 160,000 or it could be like Woodstock and turn out to be considerably more, lol. I know they put a lot of organizing and planning into these sort of events, but there's no way around it's still going to be a lot of people and a free for all. I hope they have tons of adequate security.

[surfnburn]

^If only Jimi, Janis and the Dead were playing, too..lol I wouldn't mind the crowds if they were there...lol (I'm sure they'll be there in spirit... :) ) Are you sure you don't want to come? Liz are going to find a comfy spot and enjoy the good music... I know a few escape routs to some good restaurants in the area... We could dance naked in the mud....lol You don't want to miss that!

[Echosoftom]

^ HAHAHAHAHA! Ames, you crazy woman. I haven't completely closed the door on it. I'll see as it gets closer. I'll probably get a ticket just in case though.

[Pettyjunkie]

^You should come! :045:

[surfnburn]

Wooooooot! The lineup is looking gooood!

http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/index.php

Radiohead (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/radiohead/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/tom-petty/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Jack Johnson (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/jack-johnson/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Beck (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/beck/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Wilco (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/wilco/)
Manu Chao (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/manu-chao/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/ben-harper/)http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Widespread Panic (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/widespread-panic/)
Primus (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/primus/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gifRodrigo y Gabriela (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/rodrigo-gabriela/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Steve Winwood (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/steve-winwood/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Café Tacvba (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/cafe-tacvba/)
Broken Social Scene (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/broken-social-scene/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Regina Spektor (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/regina-spektor/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Devendra Banhart (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/devendra-banhart/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Cold War Kids (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/cold-war-kids/)
Galactic’s Crescent City Soul Krewe (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/galactic/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Lyrics Born (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/lyrics-born/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Andrew Bird (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/andrew-bird/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Steel Pulse (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/steel-pulse/)
Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/sharon-jones/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif M. Ward (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/m-ward/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Drive-By Truckers (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/drive-by-truckers/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif ALO (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/alo/)
Matt Nathanson (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/matt-nathanson/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif The Cool Kids (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/cool-kids/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Two Gallants (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/two-gallants/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Dredg (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/dredg/)http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Little Brother (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/little-brother/)
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/grace-potter/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Donavon Frankenreiter (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/donavon-frankenreiter/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gifThe Mother Hips (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/mother-hips/)
Black Mountain (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/black-mountain/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Sidestepper (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/sidestepper/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Nellie McKay (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/nellie-mckay/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif The Coup (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/the-coup/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Goapele (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/goapele/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Bon Iver (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/bon-iver/)
Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/ivan-neville/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif Sean Hayes (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/sean-hayes/) http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gifThe Felice Brothers (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/felice-brothers/)
Rupa & the April Fishes (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/rupa/)http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gifBack Door Slam (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/backdoor-slam/)http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/images/bullet2.gif K’NAAN (http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/artists/knaan/) More Artists to be Announced

[BenmontFan]

Wow! That lineup is really looking good! Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Beck, Wilco are definite musts, and while I am there I might as well see TPATHB to, LOL!

Oh come on Sharon! You gotta come! You survived summer fest 2003 and that was after you had to tackle climbing up a bunch of flights of stairs at one point. No harm has ever come to you when hanging out with Ames or me, right? Besides, Sammie really wants to meet her aunt Sharon.

[Pettyjunkie]

Is it seriously $225?!

[Athena]

Plus fees I'm guessing. That is what has kept me from buying a ticket...but I do want to go...

[surfnburn]

$225 and the fees are ridiculous...

Shipping is $18.50 for two tickets -- 2nd day mail. They'll only send them by 2nd day.

There is a $25.50 service fee per ticket. If you buy two, that's $51.00

And there is a $4.40 processing fee.

That's a lot of money for a Port-O-Let event.

[wild1forever]

^ I thought I had also read that VIP tickets are $675?! :eek:

[Echosoftom]

Whoa! That's an awful lot of money! :eek:

BUT, I suppose you are seeing all those performers. Although that means you must be there all 3 days, all day long to get your moneys worth.

Aww Liz, I think I'm going to have to pass on this one. Sorry.

[agirl]

What a line-up! I hope you guys have a great time.

[Pettyjunkie]

I'm so sad. I don't have the money for that and I believe that is their only Northern CA date. :(

Have fun to whoever gets to go! :)

[wild1forever]

^ Stephanie, I will be EXTREMELY surprised if this is their only Northern California show. Keep the faith! ;)

[Pettyjunkie]

^Okay, I'll try! :)

[fan4petty]

They also might release tickets for individual days later on. I'm hoping for that or for more dates added on later. Fingers crossed!

[musiklvr]

I think that the All Points West Festival will be a big hit. I look forward to seeing Jack Johnson and Radiohead. I think there is some giveaway to get free tickets that my friend told me about...YAaay Jack Johnson!