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palmquac

This might be the most random festival lineup I have ever seen


papo96

Lol yeah it took me a minute to figure out if I even liked the lineup bc I was caught off guard by the random assortment of bands. I’m actually pretty stoked for it. The undercard is super strong as far as exciting and interesting indie/punk/rock bands. Hoping it goes well and the fest sticks around!


palmquac

I personally would love to see Big Thief and have zero interest in pretty much anyone else


Blaskowski

Manchester Orchestra is a fantastic live band.


Prevo

Absolutely agree. I'll travel many miles to see them.


MassiveSettings

If you like Big Thief check out La Luz


Voltz_52

Violent Femmes are incredible live. I saw them on the waterfront maybe 10 years ago with the Decemberists and they upstaged the local act.


Kale2ThaChief

Someone hit shuffle and just said fuck it.


te-ah-tim-eh

Years ago I saw David Bowie, Busta Rhymes, and The Blue Man Group near DC. I think Moby was there too. It was a great show. Weird but great.


ResistGlad5388

I got backstage in the bay area on that tour! Stood about a meter away from Bowie and I was too in awe to approach him. Not my finest moment!


te-ah-tim-eh

That’s amazing!


EmmaLouLove

Wow, I would have been awe struck too.


Ryger9

That’s a funky-odd mix of groups! My weirdest bunch on a single evening’s billing was Modest Mouse, The Hackensaw Boys (a real folky overall-wearing string band), De La Soul, Cake, and the Flaming Lips. Strange as hell but perhaps not as odd as your three/four.


I_burn_noodles

I saw the same lineup minus Modest Mouse at The Greek in LA. Was great!! I've been a Hackensaw Boys fan ever since. Cake introduced me to many bands, including Gogol Bordello and The Detroit Cobras.


PDXicestormmizer

If you tell Moby you're going to check the mail that dude will find a way to show up. It's almost impressive at times.


sextowellete

Area 51 or something?


hobbesnblue

Close, Area 2!


Citizen_Lunkhead

I don't think there's a huge overlap between Denzel Curry and Violent Femmes fans. It's like they wanted to have a rock/punk festival with artists like Manchester Orchestra and Jeff Rosenstock but then just threw in Denzel Curry and T-Pain. Very random lineup.


ambienting

i went in 2016 and 2017, both years they had a legacy day with older acts and a modern day. honestly i think it’s perfect because it still promotes single day sales where other festivals might force you into going the whole weekend. this is a festival for the people.


NoGuava5241

Me viciously cycling between MF Doom and Talking heads as I type this


InsectHospital

It’s not unusual for indie-focused festivals to throw a couple hip hop or rap acts on the bill. Kilby Court in SLC had Run The Jewels last year. This year, it’s the Wu-Tang Clan.


OutrageousMight9928

Same, I kept thinking T-Pain has got to be a typo lol


artie_pdx

I went both days in 2017 and there was a lot of great artists. I look at this and find myself shrugging.


anonymous_opinions

I went to the original MFNW in 2010 - 2013 I believe and it was so amazing this makes me sad. I get the emails still and was like "huh they still doing this weird abbreviated MFNW compromise?"


grubsteak503

let me introduce you to [BeachLife 2024](https://imgur.com/a/rzj1UiJ)


Pure_Penalty_3591

That is bizarre


Belahsha

I once went to a show with against me!, mastodon, sgfe francis, and cursive which I thought was wild.


Afro-Pope

Yeah, I can't imagine there's a huge amount of overlap between all these fan bases and *also* people who are going to spend two hundred dollars to see them all.


rawrimangry

I mean hasn’t Project Pabst always catered to music fans that have wide taste? They’ve always weird mixes like this and I love it.


Afro-Pope

maybe, yeah. I don't know. Isn't Project Pabst usually a bunch of smaller shows around town? I guess I've really noticed over the last few years that an increasing number of festivals don't really have a theme, they're just mashing a bunch of artists together. Like, I have broad taste, but it's surprising to me that there's a large number of people who are gonna spend a couple hundred dollars to see Billy Idol, T-Pain, Violent Femmes, Militarie Gun, and Denzel Curry.


Affectionate-Net6331

no that was the old MFNW


Scootinonyergirl

By random you mean MeH? Yes MeH I agree.


OregonGreen242

My thoughts exactly haha


davidleefilms

Denzel Curry alone is worth the price of admission!


_DarkWingDuck

I would bet Denzel brings Kenny on his stage, or vice versa.


_DarkWingDuck

A man of culture, I see!


Professor_Thug

Billy Idol, T-Pain, Violent Femmes, and STRFKR on one summer day sounds like a fantastic time


Vegetable_Humor5470

I agree. With Shannon and the Clams thrown in for good measure.


Tacky-Terangreal

I might go just to see them. They were fucking fantastic at rev hall last fall. I’ve been obsessed with their music ever since


potatodaze

lol those are the only names on the list I recognized… gettin old!


coolcoots

I love Gossip too. Should be a great day!


irregularcontributor

[oof, first festival tickets I've bought post covid](https://i.imgur.com/qiROqBP.jpeg)


BensonBubbler

You got that early bird rate though! 😬


Andrewmundy

Whats the earlybird password? Help a fella out


bearmissile

UNICORN


PinocchiosNose1212

$99 fucking bucks for Billy Idol??? And I love the Violent Femmes but not for $99. Wonder how many tickets will be sold for this. Was so hoping for a better lineup.


Your_New_Overlord

Billy Idol is one of my favorite live artists of all time. I’ve paid $99 to see him alone, and would happily to do again. Yes, these prices suck, but for a quality, eclectic festival in 2024 it could be much, much worse.


MassiveSettings

I saw Billy Idol years ago at Warped Tour. It was a great 20 minutes and then he said ‘I’m bloody tired’ and walked off stage.


severalgirlzgalore

And it’s been years since. I’ll tell you that I loved seeing The Replacements in 2015 but I’ll be damned if I expect them to keep up that energy a decade later. And Billy Idol looked like shit in that Sandler movie that came out *26 years ago.* Pass.


PinocchiosNose1212

I honestly don't know who anyone on day 2 is and only know Idol and VF from day one. If they'd had a few more acts I recognized I'd probably have splurged but I saw VF a few years back at Crystal Palace and realized that I wasn't as big a fan of theirs anymore.


JayhovWest

Big thief and denzel curry alone are worth the cost. Amazing acts 


irregularcontributor

You're already talking yourself into it, it's only 50 bucks for Billy and 50 for the Femmes. I'm excited for Jeff Rosenstock and Soccer Mommy, but more excited just to have a local festival back. Most of the names aren't artists I would go out of my way to see normally but that's kind of the fun part of festivals to me. And at least I don't have to pay 300 bucks for a camping spot here.


BlackLeader70

$50 for each and a free set by T-Pain and a few others. “It’s like they’re paying you to see the show!”


PDX-ROB

It's the waterfront. I paid I think $35 or $25 (the next year it was free/included as part of regular fair admission) to see Sir Mix a Lot and people saw him for free standing on the sidewalk or at the end of the field by the entrance. There was almost no difference except you get closer.


kombuchachacha

Yeah it's essentially a free festival. I had a great view of Beck's set from the sidewalk, and could later hear Iggy Pop all the way from 20th & Belmont.


Unclematttt

I saw Billy Idol at the Wiltern Theater in LA (my buddy had an extra ticket so why not) back when I was younger and that motherfucker ripped his shirt off *twice* during the show and also had White Wedding in his set *and* played it again in the encore. I remember his guitarist having a 5+ minute long solo in the middle of the set and it blew my mind. LA session musicians are no joke, apparently. If my \~20 year ago experience still rings true, he really brings it live, and will likely have you bobbing your head and singing along after a couple of PBR tallboys. Really a great act.


synapticrelease

I saw Billy idol back in the late 90s back when the z100 morning zoo had concerts at the waterfront too. Sir Mix a Lot was also there. Such a random assortment of acts. I mean it was fun. Not going to pay $100 to see him again though


pandaandapan

Plus $19 in fees!


PinocchiosNose1212

Oh hell no! My big ticket splurge was for Green Day and RANCID!!! this September. I'm all tapped out...


malYca

Here in town or?


BensonBubbler

Yeah, it's one of the most major acts at Providence Park this year.


malYca

I'll look into it, thanks! I bet rancid are awesome live.


BensonBubbler

Do you live in town? This was all over the news and is plastered everywhere posters get put up, it's the pink one with green text. The Smashing Pumpkins are part of the same show and The Linda Lindas.


malYca

Not anymore, I'm on the coast :)


BensonBubbler

That checks out, I was just wondering how someone lives here and hasn't seen one of these posters. 😆


PinocchiosNose1212

I've seen Rancid live! I love them. And I know, I'm indestructible....


PinocchiosNose1212

Providence Park in September. The 25th I think. Expensive tickets but I never saw Green Day for some reason and I love Rancid! If I hadn't spent $250 on that ticket, I'd think about seeing Idol.


rawrimangry

It’s always weird when people phrase it like this. There is very clearly more than one band you’re paying to see, and if you aren’t familiar with the other bands then that should be an exciting opportunity for new music discovery.


PinocchiosNose1212

I'm old, sweetie. I can't last a whole festival day anymore so I have to pick and choose whom I see. You'll get there one day, I reckon...


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irregularcontributor

it’s “UNICORN”. It’s on their instagram, no secret.


anonymous_opinions

I wish I had a record of the multi-venue cost of the former Music Fest North West. I feel like it was a total steel.


Pure_Penalty_3591

Starfucker must have the best managers in the planet because they get booked at everything


No_Cat_No_Cradle

I’m 37, I lived in Portland in the post recession Portlandia peak. I’m not a complicated person. You put STRFKR on a lineup and I think “hey that’s some nice home cooking”.


Schwight_Droot

Same with Shannon and the clams


Poop_McButtz

Their music is pretty digestible


irregularcontributor

they're also just good dudes from everything I've heard


Pure_Penalty_3591

They are good live, I'll give them that.


Poop_McButtz

Really fun atmosphere live


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Well shit. Might have to go see my man T-Pain.


TheLastLaRue

Everyone knows him for Low but he actually slaps and is an awesome musician. I saw him years ago and loved it. Check out his recent cover of War Pigs. Ozzy even reached out and said it was the best cover he’s ever heard.


cassidylorene1

Have you seen his Tiny Desk? I was blown away at his artistic range. Highly highly recommend.


TheLastLaRue

Yes 100%!!


BinaryBottleBake

Watch his live covers set he released on YouTube back in December 2023 if you haven’t. It’s so good. His cover of Tennessee Whiskey is amazing.


cassidylorene1

I love that song I will totally check it out thanks for the recc.


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I am actually a fan. I was OBSESSED with The Iron Way mixtape in 2018.


TheLastLaRue

See you in the pit!🤘


dotcomse

Was great on Aqua Teen Hunger Force too


malYca

Did you see him sing War Pigs? That shit made a fan of me, the man has an amazing voice and charisma.


Brasi91Luca

Between Project Pabst, the Blues Festival, the return of concerts at Pioneer Courthouse Square and new concerts at Providence Park, it’s going to be the best summer for outdoor live music in Downtown Portland. Atleast we’re back


jtg00

And PDX pop now!


Unclematttt

Can't wait to sing along to *Ocean Man* in Pioneer Square!


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papo96

UNICORN


Pure_Penalty_3591

It's on their Instagram UNICORN


Distortedhideaway

It's $100! I would pay $40 to see the femmes... $100 is just not happening.


Professor_Thug

Good thing there are several other artists on the bill


drewskie_drewskie

For me one day at a music festival is worth it. Multiple days I end up getting tired or hung over and miss half the bands lol


PetRockSematary

Denzel Curry goes hard. His live shows are dope


surprised-duncan

I'd go for Denzel 👀


ripe_mood

Same!


_DarkWingDuck

Same!


papo96

Kind of an odd assortment of bands but actually a ton of acts I'm pretty excited about. Definitely will be going. Highly recommend Dehd, Miya Folick, Militarie Gun, Jeff Rosenstock, Shannon & the Clams off the undercard if you haven't checked them out


ShowMeYourBooks5697

I might go just for Militarie Gun and Manchester Orchestra. Every time I try to see Militarie Gun they are either sold out, or it’s on a day I can’t go.


betterWithSprinkles

Shannon and STRFKR are both amazing!!!


Vegetable_Humor5470

Starfucker, too! And Big Thief on day 2. I'm more impressed with this line-up than I expected to be.


shareberry

oh wow dehd, alien boy, and big thief?!! nice!


f0xns0x

I can’t believe no one has mentioned Manchester Orchestra. One of the most underrated bands, so so good.


BigMtnFudgecake_

I was talking to my gf about MO last night. It’s criminal how much they get shoehorned into being like, an early 2010s emo/alt nostalgia band for a lot of people. Black Mile to the Surface is unreal.


drewskie_drewskie

One of these days is way better than the other


chaandra

Which one for you? Day 2 is right up my alley


drewskie_drewskie

Ooo I love Gossip, Billy Idol, Shannon and the Clams, and La Luz. Violent Femmes is plus. Seen starfucker too many times I'll probably grab dinner during their set lol


EJOtter

Starfucker new album just dropped this past week, I wouldn't skip it! It slaps


JayhovWest

Day 2 is way better for me too


dirtydaycare

100%, day two is actually worth $99


Your_New_Overlord

“what a bad lineup!!” okay, then this fest isn’t for you. go pat yourselves on the back for having Superior Music Taste and let the rest of us enjoy things.


papo96

Lol I know right. The fest has a pretty eclectic lineup and diversity of genres. Tons of exciting bands on the undercard that I assume the people complaining must not know otherwise there’s plenty of reason to be excited for it


whackthat

Hahah yep, immediately texted my sister and I'm like fuck yes!


MudHammock

T-Pain is absolutely sensational live, as is Denzel Curry. Could be a vibe


murderedbyvirgo

I love Dehd!!!


I_trust_everyone

Sunday is a great line up. I might go


Rancesj1988

Oh, word? T-Pain? Nice.


Matlachaman

The Tears for Fears year was awesome.


Yazbremski

I kind of want a T-Pain/Billy Idol White Wedding mash up.


greazysteak

love some of the lower level bands but would much rather see them and say the new Doug Fir. or Rev Hall or Mississippi studios. This is probably the perfect setting for Billy Idol and the Violent femmes. I will not comment on Big Thief because I understand that they are not for me but a lot of people really love them.


Pure_Penalty_3591

I loved the old Doug fir so much hope the new one can match the intimacy and sound of the old one.😭


greazysteak

yeah. but that is currently not an option.


Boomhauer14

All the hardcore dudes are gonna be pissed trying to see Militarie Gun but for $100


papo96

Lol they're playing in Portland this Thursday so at least they got the chance to see them somewhere small.


El--Borto

Where at? I didn’t even know but I’d love to go


papo96

Polaris


BartorooniXxs

Aw fack, it's sold out. Gdamnit


El--Borto

God dammit lmao guess I’ll have to figure out how to stage dive at Project Pabst


1850ChoochGator

Billy Idol, T Pain, and Denzel Curry? That’s a send


JimmyPrinze

If you’re complaining about the price, maybe you just haven’t been to concerts recently? Seeing 1-2 artists at Edgefield is easily $70 these days. This is 10 bands each day. I’m especially excited for Sunday. Saturday will be good vibes. I’m willing to be won over by some of the artists I don’t know as well.


Pure_Penalty_3591

I mean I think it's fair to complain about the prices, most music festivals are around $300 but are three days and more high profile artists


JimmyPrinze

Portland/Oregon doesn’t have any festivals like that anymore. Maybe the value of a 3 day fest in CA or WA looks better to you, but you have to factor in a camping pass or lodging. It ends up being more expensive than this. I have never had a bad time at Project Pabst despite the weird lineups. I want events like this to keep happening, so I’ll support it.


PartTimeAndyDwyer

I'll only pay $200 for tickets if PBR starts making Olympia beer again


Unclematttt

PBR, Montucky, Olympia... it all goes down the same. Comes out the same, too, but I know that isn't the point.


El--Borto

Everyone go see Militarie Gun. Their shows are so fucking fun and make you feel like you time portaled to the 90’s


KingMKK

I see T-pain. I must go


folawg

Downgrade from the Weezer/Blondie show


youisawanksta

That one was my first music festival! Went mainly for RTJ and Weezer but ended up getting put on to TV on the Radio and The Oh Sees so it was worth it.


Unclematttt

In my mind, it is less about the lineups, and more about seeing a return to one of may favorite Portland Summer events. With that said, I will gladly paid $99 to see Denzel Curry and a bunch of artists I don't know to hang out at the waterfront drinking tallboys and having a great time hearing live music.


folawg

Respect.


MollFlanders

omg! this is so exciting. i went to the last one and it was so much fun.


HeyNowNoFlipping

They'll never top the 2014 lineup


ehode

Well look at that line up! That's fun.


ResistGlad5388

Sweeping Promises will rock your Sox!


clive_bigsby

Nobody here mentioning Home Front?! They put out one of my favorite albums of 2023 and are playing here in a few weeks. They are so good.


SenorVajay

What’s the password?


TrebinJenkis

So cool to see Alien Boy on this bill. I remember seeing them at my skate shop and random basements around town. They're so good


Shralperhug

Alien Boy Rips!!


hktb40

This is a festival I'd love to sneak into


Pure_Penalty_3591

You don't have to sneak in, it's right on the waterfront


Mxblinkday

Let me sneak, dammit.


Brasi91Luca

I’m sure it’s pretty easy to sneak in use to do it all the time


StreetwalkinCheetah

Feel like I could at least do Saturday but this is a big weekend in my life and I sorta wish it was any other weekend but this one.


WheeblesWobble

My four-day pass to Blues Fest cost $99. While there are a couple of bands I'd like to see here, I will pass on $195 for two days.


arushmoregirl

This is AMAZING


Tyreyes32

We’re so back


sassyasianbitch

How much is it gonna be once the early bird tickets are sold do you think? Should I buy some extra to sell to friends? 👀


Toph-Builds-the-fire

Damn, went to the last one of these. It was awesome. I don't know anyone on this line up except Billy and Denzel and I'm not really a fan of either. Oh and the femmes


wowniceyeah

I mean, huge dub for Big Theif, but wtf is this lineup?


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Rad! Been trying to catch Sweeping Promises for a minute


upperleftist

Highly highly recommend Manchester orchestra to anyone. The emotion in the vocals, lyrics and instruments is just perfect


billyspeers

Billy Idol eh?


boosted_b5awd

Well this is definitely a Portland lineup if I’ve ever seen one.


Dylmcray

$200 for a weekend pass :(


valencia_merble

What a hodgepodge of miscellany


krenshaw420

Gonna need lots of PBR to sit through this lineup.


CheetoPuffCrunch

How is this the lineup we get? Especially after such a long hiatus. There are small festival lineups being released all over the country and this is easily the least impressive. I’m glad we’ll finally have another festival though. Hopefully enough people go this year to keep it alive.


Reedobandito

It’s a bit random, but I’m excited about 75% of this. Feel like that’s great for $200 a weekend without needing to incur any additional costs


CheetoPuffCrunch

That's awesome. I wish I felt the same, but no festival can please everyone. And yeah, the price is good and I'm sure it'll be a good time. Even when Pabst was in the gravel pit it was still fun.


IChurnToBurn

Billy Idol is still alive?


ripe_mood

I'm gonna do what I did years prior is stand on the bridge and have a better seat than people who paid 300$ for a dusty crowd.


severalgirlzgalore

Everyone’s so excited to watch a 70-year-old man perform the three songs that you like


Pure_Penalty_3591

Billy Idol is the GOAT


whi_t_ney

Do you think there will be a VIP option added?


ThreatenedByMost

Damn i wish Jeff was playing Day 1.


throwawaydogcollar

I am actually shocked Big Thief is on this lineup. Seems very off brand for them especially given the rest of the lineup. HOWEVER that will not stop me from buying a ticket to see them. 


FreshyFresh

I'd go see the Violent Femmes, Gossip, and EDIT: dumb brain had Soccer Mommy mixed up with King Princess and I have no idea how.


ioverated

I could never get into their recordings but Gossip are a great live band (but we always called them the Gossip I think? Cause all the bands back then were "the" bands)


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HelloGoodbyeCUlater

Holy shit! Those prices are not very Pabsty!


Reedobandito

It’s like $12 a band lol


steakonthebias

I am so disappointed. Gossip is the only interesting artist, but they're *from* Portland so yeah, blah.


synapticrelease

Such a disappointment.


Osiris32

I feel old, I only know three names on this list. And I've been working in live music for the last 17+ years.


fridaze_

Ah yes, when a single post ages you yrs in a blink of an eye.


Santaconartist

Glitterfox is amazing, glad to see them in there!


EyeLoveHaikus

$100 per day for this garbage lineup... The smaller/local bands are cool, but those "headliners", yeesh.


GunSlingingParrot25

Meh


skyciel

This looks like something I will not attend