Fuck Springfest
Taylor Smith
Issue date: 3/8/10 Section: Opinion
Hey CUB, 1998 called. They want their Springfest headliner back!
The Goo Goo Dolls lead singer, John Rzeznik recently turned, the ripe age of 44. This means he is almost the age of my father. I don't want to listen to a forty-something rock singer who isn't named Thom Yorke or Anthony Kiedis.
My main issue with the Springfest selection is the large sum of money I am sure the band demanded. However, I'm not surprised by such a poor use of money coming from a Clarkson organization. The music per dollar value just isn't there, especially considering there is a $12 student ticket fee.
Call me a music snob, but there are plenty of other "indie" bands that would put on a much more inspiring performance than the Goo Goo Dolls. More importantly these lesser known acts would cost much less and possibly even allow for more performers. This would give CUB a chance to actually put the "fest" into Springfest, although the opening acts are yet to be known.
I will say, compared to last year, CUB made a terrific selection. However, a motivational speech delivered by George Bush would have been drastically better than the atrocity that is Hinder. Who actually came up with that Hinder choice anyways? What, was Creed already booked up?
Look to the example set by SLU (God forbid that we admit SLU's superiority) as to how to pick quality music acts for its student body. Last year's Girl Talk is known for wild concerts and an all around good time. The selection by SLU caused enough excitement in its students that they had issues controlling the entry situation into the venue. This is a problem that would be welcome (by me at least) to have at Clarkson's Springfest. The extent of excitement at Clarkson's past Springfest was restricted to that of prepubescent townies.
I'll let the selection committee rest for just a moment while I berate whoever was in charge of scheduling. Springfest is scheduled to happen on April 16, the night before the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. This exam is crucial to the success of many graduating engineers and a large portion of the senior class is planning to take the exam on this date. The exam starts early in the morning and lasts a grueling eight hours.
The Goo Goo Dolls lead singer, John Rzeznik recently turned, the ripe age of 44. This means he is almost the age of my father. I don't want to listen to a forty-something rock singer who isn't named Thom Yorke or Anthony Kiedis.
My main issue with the Springfest selection is the large sum of money I am sure the band demanded. However, I'm not surprised by such a poor use of money coming from a Clarkson organization. The music per dollar value just isn't there, especially considering there is a $12 student ticket fee.
Call me a music snob, but there are plenty of other "indie" bands that would put on a much more inspiring performance than the Goo Goo Dolls. More importantly these lesser known acts would cost much less and possibly even allow for more performers. This would give CUB a chance to actually put the "fest" into Springfest, although the opening acts are yet to be known.
I will say, compared to last year, CUB made a terrific selection. However, a motivational speech delivered by George Bush would have been drastically better than the atrocity that is Hinder. Who actually came up with that Hinder choice anyways? What, was Creed already booked up?
Look to the example set by SLU (God forbid that we admit SLU's superiority) as to how to pick quality music acts for its student body. Last year's Girl Talk is known for wild concerts and an all around good time. The selection by SLU caused enough excitement in its students that they had issues controlling the entry situation into the venue. This is a problem that would be welcome (by me at least) to have at Clarkson's Springfest. The extent of excitement at Clarkson's past Springfest was restricted to that of prepubescent townies.
I'll let the selection committee rest for just a moment while I berate whoever was in charge of scheduling. Springfest is scheduled to happen on April 16, the night before the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. This exam is crucial to the success of many graduating engineers and a large portion of the senior class is planning to take the exam on this date. The exam starts early in the morning and lasts a grueling eight hours.
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Anonymous
posted 3/08/10 @ 8:43 PM EST
Taylor,
As a fellow Clarkson student, and music enthusiast, I can honestly say I agree with your feelings towards the committee's decision to choose a much more "mainstream" act. (Continued…)
Tyler Stewart
posted 3/08/10 @ 9:35 PM EST
I agree with every word said by Taylor Smith partially due to his charm and partially due to his extremely good looks.
Girl Talk and Grizzly Bear will go anywhere (recently bumfuck SUNY Brockport). (Continued…)
Bizzy Bee
posted 3/08/10 @ 10:40 PM EST
Whoever wrote this must have a winning smile and a sculpted booty.
That anonymous fellow seems to have missed the overall point but he seems like he had a fun time jerking himself off with those nit-picks. (Continued…)
Anonymous
....What?
posted 3/08/10 @ 10:42 PM EST
First off, Ben Folds is 43 years old, his best album came out in 1997... How is that at all relevant or working to defend your cause? And CONOR Oberst isn't even on tour! No one is defending the Goo Goo Dolls, merely the fact that it is self-proclaimed musical experts, such as yourself, who ruin it for everyone else. (Continued…)
pooppoop
Bizzy Bee
posted 3/09/10 @ 7:55 AM EST
Small bands travel from Brooklyn to upstate new york all the TIME, I saw Xiu Xiu and Thao Nguyen at a sold out show in Brooklyn, the day before they played a show in what turned out to be someones GARAGE in upstate New York. (Continued…)
Matthew Souva
posted 3/09/10 @ 9:04 AM EST
Dear Mr. Smith:
The populous of Clarkson isn't nearly as stupid as you'd think. A variety of musical tastes cover this whole school. You'd be hard-pressed to find a band that appeals to most of them. (Continued…)
User
posted 3/09/10 @ 11:49 AM EST
Well said Matthew. I say to everyone here, if you dislike the Goo Goo Dolls...just don't go. That was pretty simple.
ryan
posted 3/09/10 @ 12:18 PM EST
I like the Goo Goo Dolls and I like Anonymous poster. He just articulates so well and I feel like he probably has great hair. Hey dude, could I get your number? I hang out under the stands at cheel, usually playing marbles or solitaire by myself. (Continued…)
Goo Goo Dolls WOOOO
posted 3/09/10 @ 12:48 PM EST
As a Buffalo native I need to say.. the Goo Goo Dolls are fucking horrible. Anyone who actually knows they're from Buffalo, please don't tell anyone else. (Continued…)
Gregg Gillis
posted 3/09/10 @ 3:00 PM EST
Hey guys, Gregg here aka Girl Talk, just wanted to let all you know I will NOT be playing at the Clarkson Springfest or anywhere remotely near Potsdam anytime in the future. (Continued…)
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