HSMF: Keller, Duo, Bucket...

Thats it? Wheres Moe.?

Wheres Mickey Hart Band?

Wheres the Dead?

I really hope they just announced the early morning side stage acts. Is that seriously the initial lineup?

Tickets these days for OUTDOOR festivals are out of control IMO.

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Wow...I live on East Coast anyways, but wow. I hope thats not it.

I remember when the Initial LINE-Up got you excited for the festival and would make you want to buy tickets- but as they inflate the ticket price they will announce more shitty bands and then you are screwed cause you bought the bargan tix hoping for a good line up. High sierra was a grate fest

up till about 6 years ago- WHY THE GREED HSMF? Go back to being a fest people will travel for. this fest will cost the average goer $600.00-$1500.00 1n 4 days--- give people there summer vacation back

Folks, "many more acts will be added" kind of says it all. This is a simple heads-up about the first official acts. High Sierra has a habit of announcing bigger acts closer to the festival. But, I still hold HSMF is perhaps the most enjoyable festival environment I've ever encountered. And really everything costs more these days and if you don't want to budget for a festival then you don't have to. For me, I'm just picking more carefully and spending my money where I think it will bring me the most enjoyment. You vote/endorse with your dollars. Instead of complaining just don't attend a festival you think is unreasonably priced. Sound reasonable?

I agree that festival prices have gotten a little crazy. When I first started going tix were $60-$90. I know, inflation and all that, but damn. I paid $170 to get in to GOTV. It was worth it, and I'm going back this year, but it is a lot. Also I wish more festivals would make Thurs. nights optional. I don't like to take the extra vacation day and I have a hard time recovering from Fri and Sat night as it is. It sucks to feel like I paid for a show I didn't go to.

Oh yeah. I've always wanted to go to HSMF but you couldn't even get me off the couch for any of those bands. Except maybe dumpstaphunk, been wanting to check them out. I'm sure they will have a good line-up but that was barely worth mentioning IMO. Anyone else feel like Railroad Earth is a little overrated?

Relax relax, HSMF will pull through with an exciting line up. This festival is about the community as well as the music and has always a been a place to be turned on to new bands (to me more than the headliners). I agree the late night shows are a little bunk. I liked HSMF better when it was 2 stages and 1 late night tent that didn't cost anything extra!

Wharf.

No Phix this year? haha. Yeah, agree with carrot top, it's January folks and HSMF has done this in the past where they'll announce Dave Matthews like the night before the festival. FOLKS, it's January... Uh oh, I mentioned Dave...I hope I didn't start Jambase's Dave Debate 2008...oh no!!

I'm hoping for a little shitgrass with yonder. Maybe some douchebag Donna with that poor man's shit band. I 've been told there will be a late night tea leaf crap set with some bullshit called DSO who will cover a 2004 ratdog show. Now, where's my umphree's McShit?

fordaj, you seem like a very negative person. What would be your ideal lineup?

Who can we hate on next?

I went one year when they had the duo, alfred howard & the k23, JFJO and Aphrodesia, those were all new bands to me and the diversity made that year my favorite. I love the bluegrass, but a little too much over the past few years though they should bring back Snake Oil Medicine show, love their vibe

This is a comment section. So people are leaving comments. Whether it is giving props or hating they are still comments...so who cares what they say its what the board is here for...it doesnt say "positive comments"

I was serious. The "your favorite band sucks" threads are more fun to read.

This maybe the shittiest initial line up I have evern seen. What the hell are you taling about RP McMurphy, Phix? Who the fuck wants to have a cover band on their initial line up? And Micky Hart Band? What about bands that made names for themselves without the help from a fat guitar player who has already passed. I agree with fordaj to a certain extent. Why do festivals have to have overrated bands like yonder, tea leaf green and umphreys to be there. Look at a real line up like Coachella or fuck any other festival for that matter.

Cme on JamBase - you can't put a picture of Brad Barr up there if The Slip isnt on the line-up! You got me excited there.

I'd rather go to the Harley fest to see the Black Crowes or chicks wearing leather chaps with no pants on underneath.

I thought since they had a new record to promote, this would finally be the year they got the crowes. Still not too late i guess.

If anyone from High Sierra reads this I would also like to have Iron & Wine, Ween, Alfred Howard and the K23 Orchestra, JFJO, and the Wood Brothers.

You made such an astute observation welfpack. Please provide us more insight into the obvious.

That's my favorite list of bands for a festival in a while. Dumpstafunk, Orleans Ave, Charlie Hunter Trio & the Sparrow Quartet are great acts. More jazz & acoustic roots madness, less overrated jam

Hahahahah horrible initial lineup. Dumstaphunk rulez but the rest can eat it. I hate to hate but c'mon guys. Why even announce anything when you have nothing? Bring on some real bands, at least some biscuits or moe.

O my bad, Charlie Hunter is amazing, and so is Bela. montblowz blowz

umm...yeah, these guests might be good, but there isnt one headliner. i say again, these acts can are good, but at the caliber of past high sierra alumni? no. this is early stages, most bands haven't even let out spring dates,yet alone summer. it can only get better....hopefully.

all the past lineups have looked good so no need to lose faith. I also want to add that railroad earth is by no means overated, I would say they're grossly underated and im my oppinion one of the best bands out there these days. Some one said the same for yonder and personally I've never seen a bad yonder show. And as for the guy who trashed the Mickey Hart band,your intitled to you opinion I just don't know how you can go wrong with Kimock,Gordon,Molo, and Hart. And his acheivements stand on there own because he's a great musician. And yes He was apart of the Grateful Dead but I'm not sure why you would hold being apart of the(if not one of the) greatest rock bands of all time agaist him. In fact why bring him up to insult him he's not on this lineup. And trashing jerry is a serious fowl particuly because this is "JAM"base and there wouldn't be a jam scene without jerry. And why insult his weight "fat guitar player" If you want to read about indie pop bands go buy a Rollingstone. Aside from my rant sparrow quartet looks great I heard they play amixture of american,chinease and mongolian folk music. I think amy washburn was translator for the UN and fell in love with chinease folk music. And with bela how could you go wrong. It' s cool to see oneside because they play at this liitle pub down the street from here in NH and although though the one time I heard them it didn't do it for me it's still cool to see some new local band(I think there out of boston, could be wrong) be successfull.

Nice post wharfrat, glad to see someone knows something about music and doesn't bring contradiction to their posts like that mikemac guy (btw, I was being sarcastic about my Phix comment, notice the "HAHA" after the question mark bud. So you'd rather watch Chris Robinson, a guy who joined a band in 2004 just so he could sing songs written by your fat guitar player? And comparing Golden Voice to HSM is like...haha, nevermind, I better get busy checking out real lineups to music festivals. Argh! Fried Chicken! Chuck Taylors! vintage T's from Kohl's! warm Keystone! Humboldt?! Wookie SDSU chicks! It's just music, fellas. But you gotta love reading the hate speech, haha.

This festival has the most amazing family vibe out of any fest I have been to except for Cheese at Horning's (They;ll be back in 2009, just watch!!!). I can understand people's frustrations with this initial line-up especially considering the only band I even care about on it is RRE. BUT listen to the other threads, they always ad some amazing acts right towards the end (like Page last year). I also know the prices are getting crazy, but look at what you get here as opposed to most other fests: (1) Instead of camping in a field you camp in the beautiful shade of the Sierra Mountains (2) It's at a local fairgrounds so you actually have running toilets, not Honey Buckets, and actual showers to enjoy (3) 5 stages of pretty much non-stop music (4) Multiple SICK latenight options every night (5) No Shady Vibes. This is a west coast fest, meaning very few East Coast Gangsta Thug Hippie. This is a family fest, no one goes to work the lot. Honestly, after going to many Midwest fests (Hookah-schwills and All Hoods) it's honestly nice to feel like you can trust that you can leave your drum, frame pack, and other valuables in your tent without fear of them being stolen. (6) Size. This fest tries to keep its numbers small so you can actually enjoy your experience. Everyone can admit its frustrating sometimes having to deal with 250,000 plus fans and camping 2 miles away from the stage. Honestly, the list can go on and on. If the next round of additions strikes that nerve, do yourself a favor and GO!!!!!!!!!!

Wookie SDSU chicks eh? I go to that school and let me tell you something...not many wookies there. But if you are looking for a square mile with the highest concentration of hot girls in the entire country, then SDSU is the place to be on a warm spring day.

Ahem....70 more bands to go....anyone who thinks this is it, and is judging the fest based on this tiny list of bands, is seriously short sighted, or has never been to a HSMF.

This festival is priceless. CANT WAIT! They could blind me from the line up til I got to the fest and I wouldnt think twice about buying my ticket. High Sierras entity and community is strong like that.

This is only the sprig of parsley on the plate....wait til they announce dinner and dessert!

I have a feeling moe. will be there this year (HOPES). Hoping RRE plays til sunrise! Not many fests out there where you can hear the musings of RRE at 4am........

Ya'll are missing the point. This Fest is not about attracting the casual fan. Organizers have a set amount of tix they want to sell and will release bands slowly and very shrewdly in order to attract the amount and type of fan. How do you think this Fest year in and year out maintains its pure status and reputation. This isn't Vegoose or even Wakarusa. This lineup release is a calculated move to turn off some, turn on others.

Buddha22, I'm sorry but you can sugar coat this anyway you want too. Bottom line its pure greed. They turned on the greed...

Kinda weak list thus far, hopefully some dank acts will be added soon, im talkin particle, ratdog and moe. baby!! Wooo!!

I just got off work and felt the need to add to my list (Yeah, I'm a dork, so what. Atleast I'm posting this thread with two pretty girls chillin. SAY SOMETHIN!) (7) NEW MUSIC. This fest provides you with the opportunity to check out sooooo much new music. (8) Three words: BELLY DANCING WORKSHOPS. Who doesn't love seeing a field of sexy women shakin and shimmyin. (And the one or two guys with balls who are a hoot too). (9) Intimacy with the artists. There are few fests where the artists feel comfortable mingling with the fans. I got to chill with JFJO inside a serenity dome. I got to meet Karl D when he was enjoying a chocolate covered banana with his daughter. Getting to talk to Page and being treated to the ending of Squirming Coil one more time. NICE!!! (10) ;-)

Weakest intital lineup I have seen in a long time. I heard this fest in general though is pretty heady

Please add Moses Guest!!!! They Rock it and are coming on strong.

Thanks for listening.

Add Greyboy Allstars. Cmon cmon cmon its the west coast and im gonna have to miss their show in Asheville, NC. DO IT

By the way theres a reason they sell tickets before announcing the lineup. You gotta have faith in the good festivals like Langerado, All Good, and yes even Camp Bisco. These 3 have only gotten better acts over the years, and High Sierra is right there with them.

My understanding is that HSMF has a habit of waiting until the last minute to nail everything down. They have a whole lot of negotiations that go into booking these bands so keep your eyes peeled for additions to the lineup.

Bela rules. Bring back Alfred Howard and the K23 Orchestra and Delta Nove!

Charlie Hunter, Abigail w/Bela Fleck and Dumpstaphunk certainly is top shelf. The Dumpstaphunk show last year is about to become legendary.

Everyone who has been to this festival agrees that it is ALWAYS worth going, regardless of any intial lineup!! These bands, by the way, are exciting and not typical...so I don't understand the complaints!? I agree with ramon, last year's show was a freight train of energy. I also agree with Trix Townly...but they need to treat 'em like the rest...sometimes it seems like the local (CA) bands are "back-burner" undeservedly. Let us all remember the HSMF pretty much paved the way for all of the afore mentioned "comparable" music festivals. The vibe, diversity, always the music (no matter what!) are ll reasons why this will always be considered the best festival, at least in my heart. I love all the other festivals, each in their own way...we all know that if you want to see intense headliners, you go to Bonneroo/Vegoose or Coachella (Thanks mikemac9317 for the insight...go to Harley Fest for your reasons, and please stay away from HSMF, it probably wouldn't like you either). After two years ago, the festival made huge strides toward making the future bright...they always do!!! Ahhh, remember the good ol' days in Bear Valley's lush green grass...sure has come a long way.

Funny stuff! HSMF will kick ass like always. I'll wait until the last minute to buy tickets because the lineup looks less than spectacular then by June I'm pissed I did not get a cheap ticket because the lineup rocks. Then I'll go to the fest and score a ticket at or below the discounted rate anyway and be happy as hell! It happens every year. Keep the faith!

Hey if you want to see gramma's junk sticking to a leather motorcycle seat go hang with Mike!! I'll be in Quincy. Thanks for the laugh!

I like he initial lineup. It won't get me to buy a ticket yet, so I will continue to wait and have no problem paying $30-$40 more per ticket to just chill. I canceled my plane ticket after I saw Langeerado lineup (not going) and may or may not go to HSMF. Dumpstafunk kicks ass. Lets hope a Yinder and some more funk bands get added. By the way moe is way too big (and expensive) to play HSMF.

alright, these festival threads get seriously out of control sometimes.

but really, this looks like a really great initial lineup - half those bands i know are cool and unique, not overrated jamsters running scales all night (no disrespect, don't freak) and the other half are bands i've never heard of, that may very well be fantastic unknown live acts. let me guess what all you thumb downers are looking for; "BISCO LATE NIGHT!! STS9 SUPER LATE NIGHT!!! TEN UMPHREY'S SETS!!! FOURTEEN MOE. SETS!!! TLG & WSP & RATDOG!!! KELLER!!! YONDER!!! ALO!!!"

and i even like those bands - but you definitely shouldn't disregard and bash this fest just because it doesn't have all those bands you've seen a thousand times anyway. but if you do want those same headliners just head over to the wakarusa thread -- but wait! you've all already bashed the living shit out of that forum 'cause those bands "are boring, same old hippie-fest lineup crap." so i guess there's nothing that will make you internet hippies happy.

i am just a kid, but if i could go to ANY festy, this might be it (or maybe evolve in canada). what they should add is, like, toubab krewe, motet, boombox, telepath, greyboy+other really sick jazz, signal path maybe, mmw, benevento russo, elemental harmonics, frame of mind, juggling suns, hydra, jfjo, umm how about some teeny-tiny little reggae dub acts too?

there is A LOT of amazing music out there, saying this line-up sucks is like dubbing every band at coachella as "indie rock" (that you've never even heard) and moving on to the next hate-brigade.

Agreed natey and trix. Really think that High Sierra should give the worthy up and coming CA groups some love like other fests give groups in those regional areas love. Anyone who saw the alfred howard set and him crush that poem on the mainstage a few years ago knows whats up with this group.

Kind of weak, but Flowmotion is great! Too bad High Seirra won't give the Humboldt scene any love??? Moo-Got-2 and The Nucleus?????

Nobody else "can" headline HSMF other than the bands that already have, so this shouldn't be a big surprise that this "initial" lineup should illustrate that next to kin and then some will jump along in the next few months anyway because headlining The Fillmore and 3 to 5 thousand (if that) venues doesn't put moe., YMSB, Galactic, Les Claypool, Page, Leo & Gordo, etc, and bands that have more respectability than their venue can offer in the type of position to deny a festival like this (otherwise they wouldn't have played here in the first place). Would LOVE to see Rodrigo Y Gabriela jump aboard if they are even asked, highly unlikely, also Los Lobos would get me there.

Has anyone seen an African-American "character/actor/ROLE/" on Seinfeld?

RAILROAD EARTH!!!!!WWWHHOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!! add hot buttered rum

with that initial lineup I'm not ready to commit and I'll start making other plans.

I really hope 10KLF's initial lineup doesn't resemble those of Wakarusa and High Sierra. That would make me one sad panda.

Hmmm...Bela is great, but best in a more intimate venue. Kinda weird that they'd announce these bands and not any favorites (Umphrey's, Moe, Phil, Ratdog).

I'm sorry but this line-up is absolute garbage. Biscuits, Umphreys, ALO... anyone ?

Its all good, the more bands I never heard of the better!!! High Sierra has always been about the music, seeing and learning about new music. We will all leave this years festival with a new favorite band... and I cant wait!!!

all in time people...

this isnt bad. Waka's initial lineup was a little better imo with Ozric Tentacles, Galactic, Cake, and David Grisman. Wak just did their second announcement with Mickey Hart and Steve Kimock, EOTO, The Everyone Orchestra, and Keller Williams to name a few. sounds good to me.

BUT CHARLIE HUNTER, Bela, and Dumpsta is worth about 60 percent of the ticket price to me. Charlie is just amazing, and ive never seen him live. Plus folks, this is just the begginning of many many more bands.

Still, Cali always has those dope ass bands come out to High Sierra like The Everyone Orchestra, Steve Kimock, Skerik / Claypool / Dillon projects, Garage a Trois, JFJO, etc. Add some REAL undergrund west coast stuff and im totally there. Skerik is a must. I think Conspirator would be a good addition as well. Throw in some LA glitch/break stuff like the Glitch Mob, and basically everything else in that area lol (which is a lot of good stuff). And youve got some kick a55 5hit!

For great pics of last years HSMF add this person as your facebook friend:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=677062184

YAWN.

Remember My Morning Jacket? Hows about Olu Dara so many years ago?

I LOVE HSMF, but there's a reason why other festivals attract more people:

Diversity.

Of course, who wouldn't want to see the Slip or Mr Davis or Kimock again, and again, and again?

Surprisingly, me.

ers7 Mon 1/28/2008 06:10PM

all in time people...

How 'bout it.

This is like, what,...1/10 of what the line-up will be.

patience patience patience .... the highlight of my summer is always held in quincy, so don't go if you want. you obviously just don't understand or prefer a different scene if you talk down this gem. it won't hurt me any, because i'm going to go dance my pants off with some of the nicest, happiest people anywhere ... and i'm going to LOVE it, guaranteed!! ;-)

Please High Sierra...get some amazing bands this year.

im sick of all these mediocre bands, and a heavy load of jam grass....

get the rocking bands, moe., umphrey's, ect...

yes, i know it's early thats I'm saying this so we can get some great bands this year!

if the ticket costs do not freak you out, then when three of your favorite groups play at the same time in different tents, then you can freak out. It sucks to have to choose, after spending all that $$$. the scheduling pisses me off, worse than prices.. In this case, I live too far away for this one, so I will fagetaboutit. :P

I am from CT and last year I flew out to Cali for my first HSMF. I felt the same way when I saw the initial lineup. So I asked my uncle, who has been to every single one . whats the deal and he said the top acts are usually not announced till near the end of may start of june. My feeling is that they are just trying to get true music lovers to go ,you know people who don't care who is headlining as long as there is music jammin and cool heads all around. It is the best fest I have ever been to, c'mon 5 stages plus late nite cabins and most of the bands played two sets. Where else are you gonna get that. and its nothing like these other fests where there are 30,000+people.Its the only fest i have ever been to where you can walk from the back of the field to the front of the stage w/out people pushing you and stepping on your feet(like most east coast shows, everbody take a step back, and another step back)I cant wait for this year.

I've been to a ton of festivals all over the country in my lifetime and this is hands down my favorite, REGARDLESS of the lineup. It’s one of the most inconvenient to get to as it’s nestled in the High Sierra Mountains but that says a lot in itself as I travel from Atlanta across the country just to hit this festival.....when there are a ton of great festivals within driving distance from Atlanta spring through fall.

This festival wins the following categories out of all the festival experiences I've had:

1) best vibe and most magical – can’t describe it but you feel it in the air the moment you check in and get your wristband until the moment you leave the fest

2) coolest layout, easiest to navigate – you can walk to every venue in minutes and get to any spot you want without ever getting crushed or stepped on

3) friendliest attendees/staff – Super kind folks and a laid-back California attitude.

4) best late-night action – numerous choices and really cool venues such as back-to-back music barns. And the bands throw down until just before sunrise.

5) best bands you've never heard of but end up rocking your face off – ‘nuff said

6) least amount of riff-raff and trouble-making wookies (no offense to the kind wookies out there;-)

7) best camp sites & happy hour parties – I just let a secret out as this is where’s it at. Last year New Mastersounds w/ Vince Herman played the happy hour next door to our camp site. The bands play camp site parties all over the place, some even plug in!

8) best dodgeball game!!! Just ask Vince Herman;-)

To those that frown at the initial lineup and "knock it without ever trying it", just go once!!! I guarantee blown awayness and that you'll want to go back the next chance you get.

how about the new super VIP package

no waiting in lines or traffic, your own special parking space!

air conditioned room! smoke-free!

watch the fest on close circuit t.v in your room!

free from the smells and sounds of those low life campers!

...just kidding I love HSMF

but I am sick of these yuppie vip packages

join the fest everyone is special

I love High Sierra and am stoked for Bela, Charlie Hunter, RRE, and Ryan Montbleu Band. Gonna be a Rager this year. If you are hatin on it, you just dont know about it!

Bought my tickets the day they came out, and I'm not dissapointed. So long as the cops are in check this year it'll be a good time. BTW I didn't go to this fest last year because the police had been so bad the year before. Anyone have any word on how the police presence was last year?

r.p. mcmurphy:

this is a bit late, but i can recall but a small few african-americans on seinfeld.

one was the exterminator when jerry's apartment got fleas.

another was a superior of george's w/ the yankee's (mr. morgan maybe?) was black. in a twist of fate, george told morgan he looked like sugar ray, offending him, causing him to think that george thinks all black people look the same. george, in turn, enlists the help of the exterminator to act as his friend to fool morgan. this backfires, hilarity ensues, and so on and so on.

also, i think that guy from the parkers made a small appearance once.

in short, there are very few black people on seinfeld. which makes sense when one considers how white new york is.

I am so stoked. Hopefully Bobby will wear those really really really short pink shorts like he used to do in the 80s.

Who cares who's playing? RU Kidding me? You all seem not to care who's playing. But I for one will wait until Feb 27th and if the lineup sucks as it is, yes sucks for a major festy - RR Earth is not worthy of major festy headline - than its off to the Rothbury for me. By the way for those who want a chill festy with a better lineup go to Bobolink Festy. Hope this lineup gets better!!!!

That is absolutely just the beginning to the line-up. Go back and look at years past. I actualy think I'm going to be on the west coast by then and will go this year.So far, I'm not freaking out about this line-up but I'm sure I will dig some additions

R.P. McMurphy- the only two I can think of of the top of my head is the cop with the eye patch, who is chasing after newman for not paying a bunch of parking tickets, and there is a character that parked cars on the streets for people, which George ends up screwing up after several mishaps. I hope this answers you question. Also, Maybe High Sierra is trying to downgrade their festival size. Regardless, Railroad Earth is a fantastic live act.

RR Earth I would pay $12 to see locally, but no way drive 300 miles to see them. They are good, not great. RR Earth should headline a street festy not HSMF. I'm looking at the lineup, I heard of 9 acts, 16 dunno or care about. sad esp now that other festys announce same weekend with better lineups

Great, we get to look at Bobby's junk falling out of his short ass shorts. I agree with shackca that RR Earth is good but not to head line this festival. Like I said before, this line up is still shitty.

MikeMac, I respect your opinion, but Ratdog is the icing on the cake at this festival! BIG Congrates to High Sierra Music Festival for the addiction of a great band! I apologize to HSMF for jumping the gun on the ticket price, because now the Adult 4-day $146* is worth it! Peace!

DOESN'T EVERYBODY REALIZE THAT HSMF ALWAYS ADDS THE BIG NAMES AFTER THE INITIAL COUPLE ANNOUNCEMENTS. CHILL OUT PEOPLE...THE LINE UP WILL BE GREAT AS ALWAYS...

Lol I got thumbs down for that? WTF? Two years ago the police were rolling through Shady Grove every 30 mins on quads, stirring up dust and generally being a nuisance. I've got nothing against the police, but the last thing I want when I'm camping are quads going right past my tent all the time. I'm simply curious how it was in that regard is all.

Ok,, its on the 4th of July weekend,, In Michigan that same weekend is a fest that is shaping up to be "the" fest of the year..ROTHBURY!!!. thats where all the other bands will be that weekend,,, and also anyone that lives east of Arizona that loves jam bands,,,

Cant hate but it looks like Rothbury stole ALL of the artists I wanted to see added to High Sierra...

Ya... I dunno, if they aren't playing every single night at Rothbury it's possible you still might see some. Doubt it, but it's possible.

man they got ratdog and the lineup still sucks!!!howd they do it????well hs is one of the coolest festivals on earth but this summers options are blossoming exponentially as we type...see yall sumwhere this summer!!!

wow they got ratdog and the lineup still sux!!!has anyone heard of any of those bands????well its still one of the best festivals...too bad ratdog couldnt play all 4 nightsgonna b a tuff d cision this summer as our festival options are blossoming exponentially as we type...c yall this summer sumware

Rothbury

Okay, I don't have the time to read all these comments, but there must be a lot of unemployed, stoned, and angry (oxymorons)heads these days.

I must agree that short-shorts Bobby was much better at stage diving.

Ratdog is a jazz/cover band that should play cigar and martini bars in The Gas Lamp (speaking of SD). For all of you who reefer (lol) to the fatman with disdain, I'll use a line I picked up on this board. Don't open your mouth and prove how stupid you are; keep it closed and make us wonder if you're really that ignorant.I MISS THE FAT MAN.

Oh and BTW, I saw UM on Tuesday, those guys are pretty good for a heavy metal band!

Pranaam.

New Monsoon!

It's getting better BUT it still doesn't have someone that is worty of any latenite shows. When are they gonna get some bands that are gonna just knock you out of your socks? STS9, Umphrey's, Moe., Phil & Friends... you know.

I never miss hsmf if I can help it...but, that Rothbury line-up has almost all the bands I would love to see...combine that with this weak initial line up, and I just dont know. I just can't imagine that many of the bands in Michigan would be able to make it out to hsmf too!

I have gone to high sierra for the unique energy they bring to the festival circuit. Ratdog does 0 for me. Alfred Howard killer sets and improtu spoken word, Sambada and Delta Nove amazing energy and drumming parades etc. and are the groups who have brought the vibe with out them and that I will pay the extra loot and hit Rothbury.

i'm sure there are a lot of tricks left up high sierra's collective sleeve - they always announce the big acts later on.

Last year, the police finally stayed clear of our good time. There was a citizen walk along program. Around once an evening, a few would walk through with the citizen walk along right behind them. I never even saw them once. IT WAS WONDERFUL and COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than prev. years like that. Not a cop to be seen around the firedancing at night, nor in the late nites....it was truly freak freely. A huge loud parade came thru the courtyard at like 1am, and I havent seen that large a ruckus at night in that particular area for years. It really kicked the vibe into high gear. There was a huge feeling of accomplishment and victory that gave everyone a giddy demeanor. I can understand people not going back because of the cops, but its too bad those folks missed this feeling. It will shine again this year. The only area of concern for any cop action would be the drive on the hwys into town. They are still heavy on the roads, but once youre in, no worries.

Of course there will be late nite worthy announcements. Lets face it, this is a weak initial line up, but lets also face it that HSMF will deliver.

People that love raging late nites yet want space to dance and an intimate chill environment will come back to HS. People that love that bigger vibe, band and crowd will enjoy Roth. Or depends on your location.

RedHeaven, that is really good to hear. It was ok for me not making HSMF, I hit all the SCI shows except Beacon over the summer, so I was ok with not spending the money lol. Very happy to hear that the police presence was benign, it sounds like they listened to us. I'm now happy to be going this year for that reason alone. This isn't the only fest I'm going to this summer, so even if the lineup doesn't improve I'm cool. TBH I don't hate the lineup. There are a lot of bands I haven't heard of, but maybe one of them will hit the gravy zone for me. Unlike some here, I really like RRE. And having never seen Wier's band play (believe it or not) I'm happy to have the opportunity to check that out.

Bobby and Phil need to remember that they owe it all to the Fat Man. If you disagree, then look only to the venues they fill (or not)…not that I ever wanted TGD to become a stadium band. Unfortunately, Boob and Phil are still riding the coattails of a man who passed more than a decade ago. I don’t want anyone to think that I don’t respect Bob’s ability to play rhythm or Phil’s virtuosity on bass, but the end result of the current line ups is dissatisfying at best and disrespectful at times.

It was heartbreaking for all of us to see Jerry off, but what P&F, The Dead, or Rat DooDoo accomplish is humiliating to the original experience. Do not destroy your legacy. Stop touring and enjoy life. Allow the genre that you created to continue to develop as dynamically as you once did with the guidance of a virtuoso with a gift.

I realize this pisses off newbies and even some real heads; however, it’s true. Anyone who ever saw the Fat Man knows it. There are an enormous variety of bands to see within this genre now. Bob and Phil need to hang it up and give props to the guys who are creating new material and extending the boundaries of this whole scene. Simply put, Bobby’s jazz cover band and Phil and Whoever need to stop taking up hours of these festivals so that real artists can have their time. Honestly, I would say that some of Phil’s Phriends are more in tune with the scene now than he is. His noodling and unbelievable setlists are really not that impressive from what I’ve seen of them. I saw TGD nearly a hundred times with the Fat Man at almost every venue and holiday played. I’ve also seen the bands that I speak of now innumerable times for I don’t know what reason. It’s just not got the magic anymore. The good news is that sense of wonderment is still available. I’m not much into the jamgrass, but UM, TDB, STS9, Pnuma, Lotus, Soulive, and many others are worth your touring dollars.

There’s too much jamgrass, jamtronica, jammetal, and jamjazz to waste your touring time on what once was and never will be again. Remember, there’s nothing you can hold for very long…

Thank you, Jerry. You still have my heart, and we all truly miss you.

Oh and BTW, if you want to see someone fake it other than your girlfriend, go see DSO. They actually do a much better job than Booby and Phil are currently.

Pranaam my sisters and brothers.

when the late night shows are announced, i had better see some filth. biscuits/tractorbeam with an MO2 opener would be exactly that.

Pheelanrights - totally agreed man, very well said!!! Ratdog - who freaking cares? Phil and Friends same thing. DSO is way way better than them. All I know is that 75% of the bands announced for HSMF - I never heard of and it sure dooes not make me want to pay $250 and upwards as well as drive 300 miles to the sticks to see. I noticed tghat Papa Mali is announced here on Jambase - to play Quincy on Sunday, but no annoucement by HSMF? Does HSMF wxpect more people want to see Gandalf Murphy (wtf?)?

How come no Kellar, Galactic, moe, Fareed, Les, Denson / greyboys, salmon, on and on. What are they waiting for? For others to make plans to attend Roths?

OK, I know this is pathetic, but can one of you tell this clueless old man exactly what a "wookie" is? Thanks, and, yes, I'm serious. Does having asked this make me one?

The word origin comes from the Star Wars movies...It made its way into the heady scene in Humboldt. Wookies were our heroes who lived in the woods tending to the magical crops. Now, any dread locked, unshowered, and occasionally ethically questionable person can pass as a wookie. Most wookies are kind, but lately, I've been hearing of wookie on wookie crime. This disgusts me. I also remember when there was a family who handled the lots with their own set of rules and consequences. Those days are obviously over...it's too bad. Hope that helps.

Pranaam.

This lineup is a total joke. Look what All Good and 10K Lakes announced

All Good- $109 plus $15 camping

- http://www.allgoodfestival.com/2008.htm

Wow, Akron/Family! Glad to finally see a little festival love for them. I really wish I could make it out there this year.

Rothbury stole everyone for this weekend.

Yakity-yak....shack talk smack. STFU is the school for you!

Chewbaca is a wookie. This does not make sense!!!! If the glove don't fit, you must acquit!!

Surprise Me Mr. Davis... Yee Hah!!! Can't wait for the festival.

Shackca et. al - hope you have a good time at Rothbury... we'll really miss you in Quincy... NOT!

breadloaf---and everybody else too. check out passedoutwookies.com very funny stuff..if you get your amusement from other peoples blunders..i know i do

Wow, Jambase must be at an all time low, now people are starting festival flame wars.

bluefox - "Shackca et. al - hope you have a good time at Rothbury... we'll really miss you in Quincy... NOT!"

^^^one of the lamest comments I've seen in a while. I hope you guys are friends and that is a joke.

Well, folks...now it's official. No matter where you go, or what you do, you WILL be seeing Michael Franti this summer. Whether you like it or not.

Please Franti, just say no to one, please, just one.

More like it! Franti, Emmitt Nershi Band, Suprise Me Mr. Davis, and Mike Gordon! Those who said they would add more, you were right and I stand corrected. Lookin better everyday

This is coming together nicely.

Can't wait to see who the late night artists are gonna be now.

If you think my comment was an all time low for jambase you must not be reading the same posts I do! Sorry if I was a little snarky, it just tires me to hear people complaining all the time about how High Sierra lineups suck and GD spin off bands suck... And for the record I saw JG play 50+ times.

where's denson these days, whateer happened to the D????

GORDO!!!!!! Bring it! We going to throw down yeah!

FUCK ROTHBURY....like the slip and Gordo tho, nice addition

Galactic please come thru for me....

FUCK ROTHBURY!

wait yeah I 2nd FunkZone....Densons the man....bring some Skerik too

Line-up looks better every time!

Michael is back, im so stoked...

now only if they could add moe.

I am soooo happy to see some bands from rothbury making the trip. I can't wait to see Emmit-Nershi!!! Maybe there is still hope for another LoS reunion if other people travel with Emmit. For me, all I need to see is some Umph and I'm satified.

HSMF has been promoting and developing RRE since their beginning. I realize RRE is a newer band and people are not used to seeing them headline festivals, but they have grown into the role of festival headliner. As time goes by and bands come and go, its great to see a variety of bands grow to "headliner" status.

Denson is playing with Greyboys at Roths same weekend this year. He played last year same weekend with Greyboys in OH at Grateful Fest. He he I know this is only a weekend festy - but its like going on a holy pilgramage for many. HSMF 16 yrs wow. ok, I will skip and go to Harmony Fest or Bobolink. Y'all have fun

Good for you bluefox! 50 + times! Want a cookie?

Cornmeal!!!!!! Bad fucking ass. and the Mule, what a good time it will be.

Built to Spill is my favorite new jamband!

Flat5....Built to Spill is not a jam band.

skerik's coming with critters buggin, pornofunk ... along with mike dillon and some other rippers. siiiiick ;-)

Anywear Mule is playing is going to be a good time.

Mule is back! so stoked....it's gonna be a great year at HSMF

Critters Buggin! holy shit.

I like how people act like High sierra string this year. with Rothbury, NWSS, Yarmony Grass, the 'Roo, AllGood and others why the hell would you go to this?

I like how people act like High sierra is cool. Rothbury, NWSS, Yarmony Grass, the 'Roo, AllGood and others why the hell would you go to this?

Great additions this is as high calibur a lineup as any this summer. Should be a blast for you west coast fellas.

DAMNIT!!!!

I want Critters Buggin!!!

Your a fool if you attend this fest and miss Critters Buggin...

Gov't Mule, Railroad Earth, Michael Franti and Spearhead, and Mike Gordon are all at Rothbury too. How are they doing both festivals the same weekend?

after working for hsmf for the last 3 years, unfortunately my friend has decided to go and get married that weekend. it will be really difficult to tell him that i'll be thinking of him while having built to spill lay a sonic ass kicking on my brain. i'm really happy to see one of my favorite bands of many years emerging at the jam festivals.

Liberalsformichaelsavage, are you an idiot? All but one of those festivals you mentioned are NOT ON THE WEST COAST. NWSS is, but it's so bluegrass centric that I'm sure some aren't interested in driving that far just to see grass (I'm going to HSMF and YMSS BTW). This is a west coast festival, and you sit there acting like we're fools not to drive (or fly) halfway or all the way across the country.

BTW I won't go to a festival that invites Kanye West. So have fun tooling it up with all the other tools.

I also like your name. I liberal for michael savage is sort of like a black person that is racist against black people. Why do you hate yourself?

a.moeseph.w said: "Gov't Mule, Railroad Earth, Michael Franti and Spearhead, and Mike Gordon are all at Rothbury too. How are they doing both festivals the same weekend?"

It's called an airplane.

This line-up is great and keeps getting better.

Is it July yet?

The bands are able to do both festivals because there are airplains! They do one festival one day and then fly to the other one. It sounds like RRE, Mike Gordon, and Emmit-Nershi will be spending more time at High Sierra anyway (one set at Roth and two at HS).

Gordon will do one set, but RRE will play thru the night AND a whole 1.5 hour set on the mainstage. Emmitt Nersh will play 2 sets for sure, probably one being a late nite. Most of the time, bands will get more time at HSMF, but not in every case. And some HSMF headliners play twice, and a few only play once.

STOKED ON CORNMEAL! This will be such a treat for them and us out west....a perfect introduction. They might even do 3 sets. Im very happy with these additions, esp. Blue Turtle of course. There is no place like home.

Looks like Built To Spill and Weather Underground will be doing a late nite together on Fri night, and RRE will be on Saturday....I feel like there are still a few late nite worthy acts to be announced, too.

WOOPS thats not to say GOrdon wont do a Playshop like Page did last year, that would be great!

This lineup is still a joke compared to 10K, All Good, Waka, Roo, Roths, etc. Better off staying in bay area for Outside Lands festy, Harmony, etc. And Critters sucks - should never mix critters with bluegrass themed festy

This is now the third best festival July 4th weekend

1) Roths

2) Rhythmfest Nelson Ledges - moe, George Clinton P Funk, Airto and Flora Purin, Mickey Hard band (Kimock, Porter Jen Durkin), Cornmeal, Ekoostik Hookah, more to be addd

wtf HSMF? Get it in gear!!! You couldn't even get a top notch Mickey Hard Band or moe for headliner?

The clown pic says it all

BUCKETHEAD. Went from pretty good, to great, to incredible, to one of the best well rounded lineups in the country in a beautiful setting. Hands down.

Nice additions.....stoked for the New Monsoon late night!

The best 4th of July festival, in my opinion, is none other than the GREAT BLUE HERON, held for the last 20 years in a small town in upstate NY. Donna the buffalo, Avett Bros., Entrain, JBB spinoff... great times.

HSMF looks great, but home is where my heart is.

Giddy Up!

Buckethead, Duo + a Bustle latenight set, EOTO, & Keller.

This has to be the most diverse line-up.

From Bluegrass to Funk to Country to Rock to electronic to Blues/Jazz.

Best of all: the location.

See you in Quincy.

Hopefully Gordo will sit in with the Duo.

good, thank god for this, i didnt want all the cry babies kids from cali complaning any longer about HSMF. still aint no rothbury though Michigan is the bomb 4th of july. I love Buckethead.

wow they needed that...this fest actually looks rely good now

even with these additions the lineup is a bummer in my opinion. its almost like there is another huge festie going on this weekend.... i live in CA and will be at rothbury due do a buddy's wedding the week prior.

rre/cornmeal latenite all the way!!!WHOOHOOOO!

buckethead!!!! takes this line-up over the top. his late night set to end the fest is going to be so sick. i can only imagine it now. i haven't been to this fest the last 4 years due to the overly "hippie dippie" line up, but i am back, and all because of mr. bucket!

*cough* nice try *cough* Rothbury still owns this by a mile. Shit--- Bonnaroo is better than this.....

This line-up looks like HSMF is trying to book the newest best bands, looking to the future, and did a really good job at it. The line-up doesn't look like a Roth because Roth has all the big names now but I wonder if when we look back in a couple years if people will say that HSMF got all the up and comming bands, vs. Roth getting the already established biger artists.

yo i gotta agree w/ andy. i have worked for hsmf for the past 3 years and must say that this year i was actually considering not going, that is until one of my all time favorites got added (built to spill). i'm not a jam band purist like some folks on here so i appreciate this line-up. duo and bustle= dirty goodness. buckethead!!!!

Another "BIG" announcement - another reason to pass up this fest - fugetabout it, save your money for all the way better fests ( - even 2 better fests on this date) elsewhere around the country.

Hell, least we get 2 better acts than anyone on HSMF site - YONDER MOUNTAIN and Mickey Hart Band (with fishman, kimock, porter, Tommy Lee) for fre in SF April 20th. See, there's no reason to travel 4 hours to redneck in the sticks Quincy when you got this plus the great festy in August here in bay area. HSMF has basically imploded itself to a festy that is minor and not worth traveling to.

He's got a bucket on his head!

If anyone has ever been to this fest, they'll know that its more than music and this years line up happens to look pretty good right now....love how your so negative shackca, and you think yonder mountain is better than say Gov't Mule?

Been to HS the last two years. Sweet festy with mostly kind vibes. As is this year, still a sweet festy but a poor line up. No power. Selling our tix and going to Rothbury. It's all about the line up really... Too bad.

line up looks real good now... too far for me so ill be at rothbury, but anyone who goes be sure to check out Robben Ford. shit will melt your face!

hey Gizmo!..yeah buckethead...

lots of great artist on this list. one Im super stoked for is

Bay Areas

Five Eyed Hand. 2 sets at HSMF this year..thur & Sun-shady grove stage...

http://www.FiveEyedHand.com

also on the Bobolink Bill.

http://www.bobolinkmusicfestival.com/

Andrew, I'm just keeping it real. I live in bay area. Why would I want to spend about $235, drive 4-5 hrs to redneck Quincy for weak weak weak lineup (look at HSMF lineup 3-4 yrs ago compared to this lame sheet we get) - when I can literally walk to Golden Gate Park and see a free show featuring Yonder Mountain, Mickey Hart Band - both of these bands would headline HSMF if they were playing - Yonder is 100 times better than RR Earth - and Brett Dennen. Also the fest this August with Tom Petty, ALO, Ben Harper think its called Outer Limits or something - I mean just look at the lineup - would cost about the same as going to HSMF, with a much better lineup, no traveling, get to sleep in my own bed is way more comfortable. So I am saying now HSMF has big competition - and you would have to be nutso to go with very very weak lineup. Least they could put something together like Mountain fest, 10k lakes or something to compete with Outer limits?

Yeah, you guys should all listen to shack, HSMF sucks. You should all go to some other festival that weekend, one with more wookies and N balloons strewn all about. Because everyone knows, the only thing you should consider when going to a festival is the popularity of the artists on the bill. That's all that matters, it's pure consumption, baby! It's all about the bragging rights, ain't you heard? Lineups are important, but I swear you could take the exact same lineup somewhere else and not generate half the magic that you get at HS. It's hard to quantify into words exactly, as most truly magic things are. So yeah, stay away everyone, I'll be the guy at HSMF with the huge grin getting "ripped off" with all my brothers and sisters in the tall pines.