Virgin Fest Baltimore scores Police, Pumpkins, Beasties

debaser · #1 03-22-2007, 03:36 PM

Virgin Fest scores Police, Pumpkins, Beasties

March 22, 2007 11:48 AM

Organizers of the second US Virgin Festival in Baltimore, MD, have expanded the event to two days this August, and have announced a whopper of an initial lineup: The Police, Smashing Pumpkins and Beastie Boys.

The Police are touring for the first time in 21 years, the Pumpkins are back for the first time since 2000 and the Beastie Boys will make their first East Coast appearance in two years.

More acts and on-sale dates for the Aug. 4-5 event will be revealed in the coming weeks, according to a press release.
"Right now, I'm putting together the lineup that will just be A-list from start to finish, on both stages and in the dance tent," promoter Seth Hurwitz said in a statement.

The festival, which is returning to the historic Pimlico Race Course, will again offer many forms of entertainment, including art installations and performance art, as well as information from non-profit organizations.
Virgin Group chief Richard Branson, who created the UK-based V Festival, also noted that the event will be eco friendly, "supporting Virgin Group's ongoing commitment to attacking the causes of global warming."

The debut US Virgin Festival, held last September, drew more than 45,000 fans to see 20 bands on two stages and in a giant dance tent, according to a press release.

August 2007
4-5 - Baltimore, MD - Pimlico Race Course

some homo · #2 03-22-2007, 04:22 PM

The difference between the Police and the Smashing Pumpkins is that people still gave a **** about the Police at the time of their break-up.

Back together or not, the Smashing Pumpkins are over. Nobody believes the old name is suddenly going to bring back Corgan's ability to write a half decent song.
Him playing old hits with the drummer and a rent-a-band isn't a reunion anyway.

Do the Beastie Boys even have an album coming out? I stopped paying attention after that piece of **** they released last time. At least they can put on a decent show. Which is more than be expected from Corgan.

indigenousinsight · #3 03-22-2007, 08:36 PM

come on courtney please sign up for this one.please.pretty please.i am going to this one.yo.

Little Fury · #4 03-22-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by some ****

The difference between the Police and the Smashing Pumpkins is that people still gave a **** about the Police at the time of their break-up.

Back together or not, the Smashing Pumpkins are over. Nobody believes the old name is suddenly going to bring back Corgan's ability to write a half decent song. Him playing old hits with the drummer and a rent-a-band isn't a reunion anyway.

Do the Beastie Boys even have an album coming out? I stopped paying attention after that piece of **** they released last time. At least they can put on a decent show. Which is more than be expected from Corgan.

Just once I'd like to see you write something that could be seen as remotely positive. For Serious.

That being said, I'm in no hurry to see Billy C and the Replacements.

debaser · #5 03-22-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Fury

That being said, I'm in no hurry to see Billy C and the Replacements.

this sp reunion just doesn't seem right.