Now we arrive at the dilemma of the festival: MMJ or Stevie Wonder?
Arguments for Stevie:
1. He's a legend
2. He never tours
3. Great songs (Setlist from Bonnaroo last year)
Arguments against:
1. It's going to be beyond packed
2. Unless you're up close the sound will be bad
3. Radio has overplayed his music and it's not as enjoyable now. Plus, RHCP's versions of "Higher Ground" and "Superstition" have ruined those songs for me.
Arguments for MMJ:
1. I've never seen them live
2. Supposed to be incredible live
3. It's by the basecamp
4. Will not be crowded
5. Jim James
6. Get to hear "Smokin from Shootin" (attached). He played this with Monsters of Folk at ACL last year and I think it was the highlight of the festival for me. Just incredible.
Arguments against:
1. Will miss Stevie Wonder
Smokin from Shootin
2 comments:
I'll add another pro for Stevie Wonder -
I have heard several people who have seen A LOT of shows say that Stevie's tour is the best show they have ever seen. That is saying a lot from these people.
However, I'm still up in the air as to whom I'm going to see. I agree if you are going to see Stevie Wonder you need to commit early on to get up close. If not you shouldn't even go because everyone will be singing along (annoying) and you won't be able to hear him at all.
Pro for seeing Stevie Wonder - you can sing along! ; )
Pro for seeing MMJ - they really are incredible live. It can (will?) bring tears to your eyes.
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