thomson Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hillside Festival 2009 July 24-26, 2009 Guelph Lake Conservation Area.Time to get organized folks. Tickets go on sale THIS Saturday, May 2nd, 10am and weekend passes sell out fast! Tickets are for sale in Guelph, Kitchener, Toronto or by phone & internet. Buying in Guelph from the Hillside office is your best bet but come early and bring cash (they do accept plastic but cash get you through faster). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 I will be attempting an internet purchase, calendar marked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 am i blind or are the only performers listed on the site as follows: * Loreena McKennitt (Fri) * Xavier Rudd (Fri) * Tokyo Police Club * Buffy Sainte Marie (Sat) * Final Fantasy * David Francey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Typically the festival sells out without the lineup being announced yet or scant details available. It's all based on the strength of Sam Baijal the Artistic Director's past bookings and his network of talent and promoters in Canada. That and a few paid staff, a board and about 1400 volunteers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 yes, but was wondering if anyone had more details than what is on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 How about just guessing. Like for sure Thunderheist is playing (don't think they played last year), Lubo Alexandrov told me Kaba Horo (which is an amazing group) is also playing. I haven't stayed that tuned to Canadian indie rock this year but you can bet Woodhands will be on the bill, maybe DD/MM/YYYY (both produced by Weirdness and my old buddy Roger Leavens). Probably $100 and Flash Lightnin' will be in there as well. What else... alot of the picks are usually pretty obvious also Calgary, Edmonton Folk and I think Halifax Jazz Fest do some group buying that they met about likely a few months back. I'm a bit slow on the uptake but on the basis of some of this logic it's usually able to guess at least a handful of acts. What do others think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thanks for the Hillside heads up Anne! Our summer calendar makes me think that Hillside is a "maybe" at this point, as we may be away. But having tickets and then selling them would be a better option than not having tickets and then needing them last minute.Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipzoso Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Check out Dala if you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 FYI Thunderheist did play last year. Ask Tungsten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'd put my money on the following bands:Deep Dark WoodsRock Plaza CentralJenn GrantBell OrchestreLee Harvey OsmondBased solely upon the lineups of other related fests, upcoming new releases and bands that seem to be on EVERY list for this summer in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 FYI Thunderheist did play last year. Ask Tungsten...How would I know? I didn't see anything that wasn't happening in my head that afternoon....hehehe...but point of note they also played at Hillside Inside so doubtful again this summer. I'd look at some of the Hillside Inside lineup that hasn't played the summer fest in recent years (K'naan, Great Lake Swimmers, D'urbervilles) as suggestions...And yeah - Monsieur Tonin is right, it's easier to have and get rid of then just plain not have tix.Soooo...that being said, Run with the Kittens is playing on Friday night in Guelph, makes for a great night before standing in line if anyone is interested!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Not sure about that date Eric, I think the Kittens are looking to play in TO on the 24th of July..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 my understanding is that some of the hillside insiders will be back in the summer. i also understand that a couple other big names are still to be announced. as far as getting tix, they will be selling them online at ticketpro.ca and in person in downtown guelph at their offices at 123 Woolwich Street (corner of eramosa/wyndham/woolwich) at 10am. as well as a very limited number at: Encore Records, Kitchener 54 Queen Street South and Soundscapes, Toronto 572 College Street yes, these will go fast. long gone are the days when you could decide the week of. the best bet may be to line up in person at the offices by 8:30 on saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Not sure about that date Eric, I think the Kittens are looking to play in TO on the 24th of July.....Run with the Kittens is playing on Friday night in Guelph, makes for a great night before standing in line if anyone is interested!! Pretty sure Eric meant this coming Friday, the day before you stand in line to get tickets for Hillside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomson Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Pretty sure Eric meant this coming Friday, the day before you stand in line to get tickets for Hillside.I too am pretty sure that's what he meant AND i'm also pretty sure I am game for that plan. I love seeing the Kittens in Guelph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 well that's that then. Party at my house friday night! And if you need to stay in line for tix you might as well stay...it's less than a 10 minute walk to the Hillside office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Some day I will make it to a Friday-night-in-Guelph Kittens show, but not this Friday, as I already have plans. I think I'll be lining up at Encore Records for tickets on Saturday morning.Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'm still curious about people's predictions. Like it occured to me The Magic which is the Gordon brothers (Salt Lick Kids, Barmitzvah Brothers etc. etc.) and Sylvie (sic?) from Habitat. They had big buzz about them and even I think Radiohead's label sniffing about but they're sort of in a holding pattern. They're - especially the Gordons and their Papa are so Guelph through the Family Thrift Store it's not even funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomson Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 One of my guesses is Serena Ryder. Her latest album is getting way more press than I would have ever anticipated. A visit to her mySpace revealed that she is playing in Elora on the Thursday and Peterborough on the Saturday so a Friday appearance at Hillside wouldn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Concert sleuth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Anyone ever buy weekend passes on the internet right at 10 before? Is it impossible??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 why would it be impossible? demand is high, but not that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Just wondering because everyone I talked to recommends lining up at one of the stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 they just don't want to stand alone in line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Maybe Jon Doe and the Sadies too if they didn't play last year. Also perhaps Laura Barrett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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