Mike in Horseheads Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 https://www.mytwintiers.com/news/woodstock-50th-anniversary-coming-to-watkins-glen/1693703503 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) - The 50th anniversary of Woodstock will come to Watkins Glen in the summer of 2019. According to the concert promoter, Woodstock 50 will be Aug. 16-18. Michael Lang, the Producer and co-founder of the original Woodstock Festival, announced back in December that the original Woodstock site would not be used for the 50th anniversary celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Who is playing, whomever is still alive and almost functional? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 minute ago, row_33 said: Who is playing, whomever is still alive and almost functional? it's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, Foxx said: it's time to move on. almost all have, literalllllllllllllllllly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Who, the Guess Who, Yes... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Mike is selling parking spaces in his back 40 and shuttling people to the concert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, row_33 said: almost all have, literalllllllllllllllllly Well it is 50 years latter. Joan Baez is still kicking. Just now, ShadyBillsFan said: Mike is selling parking spaces in his back 40 and shuttling people to the concert @mead107 will be in charge of parking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I was 12 at that time .... Officially 11 and 1/2 ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 this sounds just awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I wonder if, in conjunction with that, they will have a 50th anniversary of Altamont as well: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Heard about this but thought they said the original location was going to be used? Only performers from the original still around are Crosby Stills Nash & Young (Crosby said they haven't discussed doing it but would if Young said they will do it) and Santana I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 48 minutes ago, Degenerate Mike in HHDS said: @mead107 will be in charge of parking. "Please put a sign on your dash, BIG LETTERS, TBD-WOODSTOCK. Stromboli will be served." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: Heard about this but thought they said the original location was going to be used? Only performers from the original still around are Crosby Stills Nash & Young (Crosby said they haven't discussed doing it but would if Young said they will do it) and Santana I believe. Actually, the following original performers are still alive and most are still performing: Canned Heat The Who Blood, Sweat and Tears CSNY Joan Baez Santana Country Joe John Fogerty (could do CCR tunes) Dead and Co. Arlo Guthrie John Sebastian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: Actually, the following original performers are still alive and most are still performing: Canned Heat The Who Blood, Sweat and Tears CSNY Joan Baez Santana Country Joe John Fogerty (could do CCR tunes) Dead and Co. Arlo Guthrie John Sebastian I wonder how many of those artists now wear adult diapers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 It's odd having Woodstock in 2019. Rock music in general has died in recent years due to lack of albums sales and streaming services. Not a whole lot of new bands nowadays. I'm sure they'll have plenty of bands, but not alot of current rock bands that blow up radio nowadays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: I wonder if, in conjunction with that, they will have a 50th anniversary of Altamont as well: I know, we'll hire Hell's Angels to do security! What could possibly go wrong? Edited January 9, 2019 by KD in CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Who, the Guess Who, Yes... Edited January 9, 2019 by WhoTom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Who, the Guess Who, Yes... Guess Who and Yes were not at Woodstock. Incidentally, I think this is a terrible idea and I'm hoping there are some tactful anniversary celebrations in the town of Bethel. I'd much rather attend those. Something tells me this thing at Watkins Glen will be filled with Autotune and Millienials. No, thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I hope it's better organized than Woodstock '99. That was a frigging disaster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 45 minutes ago, KD in CA said: I know, we'll hire Hell's Angels to do security! What could possibly go wrong? Nah...just the ‘Thanks, Kyle’ guy from the year’s last home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Actually, the following original performers are still alive and most are still performing: Canned Heat The Who Blood, Sweat and Tears CSNY Joan Baez Santana Country Joe John Fogerty (could do CCR tunes) Dead and Co. Arlo Guthrie John Sebastian Canned Heat?? Owl and Bear died ... Edited January 9, 2019 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I hope it's better organized than Woodstock '99. That was a frigging disaster. I heard people had to resort to cannibalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I am planning to attend as of now. I went to the last one (in ‘99) and it was an absolute blast. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Oh man, the stories I could tell... I figured there wouldn’t be another one for a long time because of the riots/looting/fires (etc), but always said if they did have another one I’d go for sure. One nice thing about going this time - I may actually be able to remember the entire weekend... you know, being 20yrs older and all. The partying definitely won’t be at 1999 levels that’s for sure. I don’t know if I’d survive another ‘99 style Woodstock weekend. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, row_33 said: Canned Heat?? Owl and Bear died ... https://www.cannedheatmusic.com/tour.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I heard people had to resort to cannibalism. One of my most vivid memories was was seeing the porta johns overflowing by the 2nd or 3rd day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 minute ago, BillsFan4 said: I am planning to attend as of now. I went to the last one (in ‘99) and it was an absolute blast. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Oh man, the stories I could tell... I figured there wouldn’t be another one for a long time because of the riots/looting/fires (etc), but always said if they did have another one I’d go for sure. One nice thing about going this time - I may actually be able to remember the entire weekend... you know, being 20yrs older and all. The partying definitely won’t be at 1999 levels that’s for sure. I don’t know if I’d survive another ‘99 style Woodstock weekend. lol Ahh, yes. Three days of rapes, riots and ransacking. Just like it was meant to be. That was disgraceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 11 minutes ago, Gugny said: https://www.cannedheatmusic.com/tour.htm sure, like hitting the road without Mick and Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, row_33 said: sure, like hitting the road without Mick and Keith I don't make the rules, man. They're Canned Heat and they're touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 28 minutes ago, Gugny said: I don't make the rules, man. They're Canned Heat and they're touring. You are sinking real fast here.... any band can copyright a name and perform without the people who wrote and sang all the hits. Admit defeat and move on, nothing really lost here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, KD in CA said: I know, we'll hire Hell's Angels to do security! What could possibly go wrong? SDS is planning to use them as mods.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, apuszczalowski said: Heard about this but thought they said the original location was going to be used? There's two celebrations/concerts on the same weekend. One in Bethel at the original site, the other in Watkins, put on by the original promoter (Lang). What'll be interesting is the lineups. Both sites are close enough to 17/I-86 that bands could perform both places if they are allowed to. As for me, I was at '99 as a volunteer, wish I had gone to '94. I'm leaning towards Watkins, if I can get in as a volunteer again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Lang has been strugling with this for months now. (meaning a location). Bethel was always out. Because there is a 15,000 seat permanent shed there now. A bit too small. He has even spoke of tribute bands for original performers, like Janis, Cocker, etc. It's a joke. He talks about having some kind of tent housing. to include a bed, a chair, and a light bulb. Those would not be cheap. Maybe if he adds walkers for orignal 69 fans, it would work. He will lose money yet again. And film rights will net nothing this time around. As for CSN or CSN&Y? Not a chance. Crosby is not mentioned in those circles anymore. Very few hotels around Watkins Glen. Thus killing Langs dream of a "multi generational"" festival. Anyone current is on the road then Foo Fighters in UK. On and on. It's a joke. As for "Canned Heat" LOL Fito De La Parra is the lone original member the drummer. I have no idea who would pay actual money for three days of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 4 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I wonder how many of those artists now wear adult diapers? Maybe as many as original posters on D&C site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Just Jack said: There's two celebrations/concerts on the same weekend. One in Bethel at the original site, the other in Watkins, put on by the original promoter (Lang). What'll be interesting is the lineups. Both sites are close enough to 17/I-86 that bands could perform both places if they are allowed to. As for me, I was at '99 as a volunteer, wish I had gone to '94. I'm leaning towards Watkins, if I can get in as a volunteer again. i was going to say WTF - this news came out a few weeks ago - about Bethel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 The Santana drummer was only 12 at Woodstock, or maybe he was 8 years old or maybe 9 months old.... so he is hopefully young enough to play. Last saw him in Gimme Shelter chatting with Jerry and Phil about the bummer going down at Altamont. . I couldn’t get anyone in residence in the mid 1980s to listen for more than a minute to Alan Wilson’s distinct falsetto, but it more saddens me that people are going out there in his name to churn out a buck to this day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 13 hours ago, row_33 said: You are sinking real fast here.... any band can copyright a name and perform without the people who wrote and sang all the hits. Admit defeat and move on, nothing really lost here. I didn't know I was competing. Canned Heat had five members when they played the original Woodstock. Two of those members have kept the name, "Canned Heat," alive and continue to tour with it. Those are irrefutable facts. Whether you want to respect them or acknowledge them as what Canned Heat is supposed to be in 2019 ... well, that's up to you, my friend. And your stance would be an opinion. Boston still tours as Boston. Brad Delp wrote and sang most of their hits and has been dead for years. Journey still tours as Journey without Steve Perry, who wasn't an original member, anyway. They're on their third karaoke lead singer and 97th drummer Styx ... Foreigner ....still touring with different singers. Hell, even Fleetwood Mac only has two original members, not including Christie McVay or Stevie Nicks; and they're touring without Lindsey Buckingham, also not original, but a major part of the Nicks/Rumors-era band with respect to songwriting, guitar, lead/backing vocals. So ... if we were in some sort of competition, admit defeat and move on, nothing really lost here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 4:30 PM, RaoulDuke79 said: One of my most vivid memories was was seeing the porta johns overflowing by the 2nd or 3rd day. We got up there Thursday night and I got home Monday morning around 6 am. I didn't poop the entire time lol. Then again with the food and drink prices I didn't spend my money on that and spent it elsewhere... It was a fun weekend and have some really good memories but I'm almost 40 and can't spend the entire weekend partying anymore. My body and more importantly my brain won't allow that to happen anymore lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, section122 said: We got up there Thursday night and I got home Monday morning around 6 am. I didn't poop the entire time lol. Then again with the food and drink prices I didn't spend my money on that and spent it elsewhere... It was a fun weekend and have some really good memories but I'm almost 40 and can't spend the entire weekend partying anymore. My body and more importantly my brain won't allow that to happen anymore lol. Dude....we're pretty much exactly on the same page. We got up there early Thursday AM. Like 5 or 6, but didn't get in until around 9 or 10. I didn't poop until I got home Monday night and it was one of the worst pains I've ever experienced. Like you I didn't hardly eat the entire time, so I guess it could have been worse. Again like you, I'm pushing 40, so its probably not something I'd do again unless I could guarantee some decent food, accommodations, and facilities. Edited January 10, 2019 by RaoulDuke79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Dude....we're pretty much exactly on the same page. We got up there early Thursday AM. Like 5 or 6, but didn't get in until around 9 or 10. I didn't poop until I got home Monday night and it was one of the worst pains I've ever experienced. Like you I didn't hardly eat the entire time, so I guess it could have been worse. Again like you, I'm pushing 40, so its probably not something I'd do again unless I could guarantee some decent food, accommodations, and facilities. Yeah 18 year old me had no problem with it. I didn't actually realize it until I had a "hard time" when I got home lol. I have a friend that works at the base so I said I would go again if it was there because I wouldn't have to stay there. Watkins Glen isn't too far away from me so I could actually do day trips but I've got a kid on the way late June/early July and I don't think my wife would be to keen on the idea. Last time around I needed to get my parents to say yes. Now I need to get permission from my wife. The more things change the more they stay the same! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 2:54 PM, Gugny said: Actually, the following original performers are still alive and most are still performing: Canned Heat The Who Blood, Sweat and Tears CSNY Joan Baez Santana Country Joe John Fogerty (could do CCR tunes) Dead and Co. Arlo Guthrie John Sebastian Have you heard John Sebastian sing lately? His voice is totally shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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