Guns N' Roses Added to Governors Ball (June 7-9th, 2013 in New York)

[cotis]

Governors Ball Producers did a Q/A on Reddit yesterday...

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1bli0p/iam_the_promoterproducer_of_the_governors_ball/

Confirmed Kanye is closing the festival on June 9th so that leaves GNR on the 8th!

[cotis]

Also...

Governors Ball FB:
3 DAY TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. Single Day Tickets go on sale TOMORROW (Friday), at 11am EST. The by-day lineup will be released tomorrow as well.

[14 Yrs Of Silence]

How do you guys think Guns are going to be treated by fans at this festival?  Based on the majority of the lineup, its going be mostly a bunch of douchy hipsters who may have little tolerance for Axl.  I live in the area, and am thinking about getting a one day ticket, but honestly not sure I want to spend that kind of money when I don't really have much interest in seeing any of the other bands. Kind of feel like most classic hard rock fans may skip out too.  As we know, there's plenty of hatred for Axl out there.  On the other hand, this is really a chance to change minds and blow some of the doubters and haters away.  Hope it turns out well.

[jarmo]

People have always been afraid of stuff that's not in their "comfort zone".

So the ballsiest thing this festival did this year was to book GN'R, and some of their fans started whining about it.



Saturday, Jun 08

    GUNS N' ROSES
    NAS
    KENDRICK LAMAR
    THIEVERY CORPORATION
    ANIMAL COLLECTIVE
    CUT COPY
    EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
    AZEALIA BANKS
    DIRTY PROJECTORS
    JAPANDROIDS
    DIVINE FITS
    ALT-J
    PAPER DIAMOND
    FUCKED UP
    WILD NOTHING
    ICONA POP
    GRIZ
    ROBERT DELONGROBERT DELONG
    MS MR
    THE RUBENS
    RUBY VELLE & THE SOULPHONICS
    MOON HOOCH




/jarmo

[LunsJail]

Wow!  Guns going on after 2 rappers, if indeed that is the correct order of artists. Looks like a very diverse lineup that day.

[jarmo]

Wow!  Guns going on after 2 rappers, if indeed that is the correct order of artists. Looks like a very diverse lineup that day.

I think they have multiple stages. So some of those acts might overlap.





/jarmo

[Gunsguy]

People have always been afraid of stuff that's not in their "comfort zone".

So the ballsiest thing this festival did this year was to book GN'R, and some of their fans started whining about it.



Saturday, Jun 08

    GUNS N' ROSES
    NAS
    KENDRICK LAMAR
    THIEVERY CORPORATION
    ANIMAL COLLECTIVE
    CUT COPY
    EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
    AZEALIA BANKS
    DIRTY PROJECTORS
    JAPANDROIDS
    DIVINE FITS
    ALT-J
    PAPER DIAMOND
    FUCKED UP
    WILD NOTHING
    ICONA POP
    GRIZ
    ROBERT DELONGROBERT DELONG
    MS MR
    THE RUBENS
    RUBY VELLE & THE SOULPHONICS
    MOON HOOCH




/jarmo

I think it's great   U attending Jarmo?  Anyone know how long GN'R set might be?

[snead hearn]

Wow!  Guns going on after 2 rappers, if indeed that is the correct order of artists. Looks like a very diverse lineup that day.

I think they have multiple stages. So some of those acts might overlap.





/jarmo

This is on Randall's Island. I've attended a few concert/festivals there over the years. Odds are 99% there is just ONE stage.

And this is NOT to whine and bitch, I'm just being real: getting to the island and then getting to the show/concert area is a trek. Vehicular traffic is always a bitch interboro. The shuttle buses from 125th are somewhat okay, but waiting around and piling on the buses are a bitch. And once you get on the island, where the buses drop you off, it's still a walk to the concert area. Bottom line, add at least 30-45 minutes minimum to getting to the show depending on the time of day and where you're coming from.

And don't get me started on leaving. The later you are in the evening, the bigger the clusterfuck. Up on Lexington, 1-2-5......

Upside, yes, GNR and its fanbase, definitely out of it's comfort zone. Hit or miss.

Downside, last band on. Getting out of there. Weather.

Oh me? Not going. Too poor, too old.

Now get off my lawn.

[Gunsguy]

Wow!  Guns going on after 2 rappers, if indeed that is the correct order of artists. Looks like a very diverse lineup that day.

I think they have multiple stages. So some of those acts might overlap.





/jarmo

This is on Randall's Island. I've attended a few concert/festivals there over the years. Odds are 99% there is just ONE stage.

And this is NOT to whine and bitch, I'm just being real: getting to the island and then getting to the show/concert area is a trek. Vehicular traffic is always a bitch interboro. The shuttle buses from 125th are somewhat okay, but waiting around and piling on the buses are a bitch. And once you get on the island, where the buses drop you off, it's still a walk to the concert area. Bottom line, add at least 30-45 minutes minimum to getting to the show depending on the time of day and where you're coming from.

And don't get me started on leaving. The later you are in the evening, the bigger the clusterfuck. Up on Lexington, 1-2-5......

Upside, yes, GNR and its fanbase, definitely out of it's comfort zone. Hit or miss.

Downside, last band on. Getting out of there. Weather.

Oh me? Not going. Too poor, too old.

Now get off my lawn.

2 stages for this show look here http://governorsballmusicfestival.com/info/festival-info/ and look under ADA info

"There are ADA Access Viewing Platforms located at each of the two stages."

so Jarmo is correct that some of these bands may overlap

[jarmo]

It's common sense. How do you fit 22 acts on the same stage on the same day?

There's 24 hours in a day. 






/jarmo

[Gunsguy]

It's common sense. How do you fit 22 acts on the same stage on the same day?

There's 24 hours in a day. 






/jarmo

booya!  Exactly

[brazil66]

justin. You going down for this one. wonder if we will have more shows in the area or a visit to up north to Canada

[Gunsguy]

justin. You going down for this one. wonder if we will have more shows in the area or a visit to up north to Canada

Yes I am going to the show, I hope they come up here as well but one never knows!

[brazil66]

good for you.....could be an interesting one but good for GNR on taking this one on....maybe see u down there...went down for one of the ucap gigs and loved NYC. Lets hope for some canadian shows...Montreal b4 Ontario of course...lol. Take care

[cotis]

People have always been afraid of stuff that's not in their "comfort zone".

So the ballsiest thing this festival did this year was to book GN'R, and some of their fans started whining about it.



Saturday, Jun 08

    GUNS N' ROSES
    NAS
    KENDRICK LAMAR
    THIEVERY CORPORATION
    ANIMAL COLLECTIVE
    CUT COPY
    EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
    AZEALIA BANKS
    DIRTY PROJECTORS
    JAPANDROIDS
    DIVINE FITS
    ALT-J
    PAPER DIAMOND
    FUCKED UP
    WILD NOTHING
    ICONA POP
    GRIZ
    ROBERT DELONGROBERT DELONG
    MS MR
    THE RUBENS
    RUBY VELLE & THE SOULPHONICS
    MOON HOOCH




/jarmo

I think it's great   U attending Jarmo?  Anyone know how long GN'R set might be?

each headliner gets 90 minutes with strict 11PM curfew.

[jazjme]

Caan't rember the last 90 min GNR show I went to, oh wait I can, a handfull in the 80s.lol I want to go, gonna try my best, funds so scarce atm, but hmm really haven't missed GNR shows when they are in my backyard!.

[Eazy E]

Alright, I'm going to look into attending this one since I've never been to NYC....

Anyone else looking at VIP tickets - or had VIP tickets in the past at a festival?  Do you think it's worth it?  How much better will the viewing area be? Would it be worth it if you value not waiting in line for alcohol / clean washrooms?

[allwaystired]

Interesting to see how this all pans out. No way will they only do a 90 minute set, and inevitably the crows will want them to fail, so it could be a lively one! I'd definitely go if I lived remotely near (I'm in England) to see how it goes down. Having said that I was there the last time they played the Leeds festival over here and it was hard work. The band played well, but the crowd were fucking terrible. Full of posers and dicks who had no enthusiasm seemingly for anything all day, let alone Guns N Roses. It was like being in a field of mannequins!

Weirdest thing though was the amount of people in GNR 'fashion'  shirts (You know, the ones people buy from fashion chains that are made to look old already, who have no interest in the band but want to look 'rock n roll') that clearly hadn't even watched them! As I was leaving I saw people coming out of other tents wearing them! Beggars belief really.

Anyway, I digress. I'd go if I was in the area- it's a GNR show, and let's face it, one way or another they're NEVER dull!

[LIGuns]

I saw Lolaloplooza there years ago..Multiple stages setup in a large dirt field..There was stadium searing along the main stage...Overall it was an awful concert experience..Multiple trains in the NY summer heat, than shuttle busing..All went smooth but it was still a hassle to get to.. Than to sit through hours of numerous genres of music that don't interest me to wait for the headliner, I couldn't wait for it to end..Can't believe GN'R are playing in my area and I'm not psyched!! I hope they play some NY "warm up" shows..

[HBK]

Much Rappers Fanatic Of GN'R In The History