LouFest 2011 Lineup: The Roots, TV On the Radio, Cat Power and the Hold Steady Are Highlights

• We did the Cat Power poster for the LA Show... http://tworabbits.bigcartel.com/product/cat-power-poster-los-angeles Process of the print here: http://tworabbitsstudios.com/cat-power-poster

• Oh man... if only I hadn't gotten HEAT STROKE last year from the lack of shade and short supply of (85 degree) water, I would totally go!

• Ok line up, I think that years line-up was better, will still go though. !!! never fail to entertain! If the powers that be at LouFest continue to rely on social media for advertising, this will be the last year of LouFest. Relying on word of mouth will result in fewer walk-ups which was the case last year. Spend some $$$$ to advertise outside of the St. Louis area.

• Thousands of hotel rooms... in Ed Golterman's MIND.

• the roots live show is almost untouchable. hold steady doesnt even hold a flame to the roots IMO. but its all relavtive

• hell yes. i asked for the roots and got that....NASSSSSSTY!

• Indeed! This is what happens when you write blogposts late at night while tired. :)

• That was The Dear Hunter. Two different bands -- I know, so confusing!

• Wasn't Deerhunter just in town at the Pageant, opening up for Porcupine Tree? I'm pretty sure I was there.

• They landed not one, but TWO indie darlings?!

• Yeah this is most impressive. Good job, Loufest!

• Loufest requires multiple stages and vast amounts of open space in an unrestricted area. The location they have chosen is just about perfect for what they are trying to do. An event like this is a positive thing, and only ambivalent and/or marginally insane people would write such ridiculous drivel about how a wonderful & affordable event for all people is causing great economic harm.

• This is in restraint of trade of the MUNY. Restraint of trade is in violation of anti trust laws because it causes great economic harm. MUNY operating the last week of August and through Labor Day would draw an average a night, six, seven nights, fill thousands of hotel motel rooms and create huge before show early dinners for area restaurants. St. Louis is now suffering greatly from the systemic restraint of trade of MUNY and Kiel Opera House as cities such as Kansas City capture more and more of the travel business, we used to enjoy.

• Agreed -- and so does Twangfest!

• i don't know, take a picture might be more of a jam since it's so sensitive

• THE RAILMAN NEEDS TO HEAR HEY MAN NICE SHOT IN FOREST PARK

• I am sure between Pollstar and band websites that the lineups will be revealed in plenty of time before the show.

• The Low Anthem fits that bill reasonably well, IMO.

• I'm really excited about the lineup, but no alt-country/bluegrass/folk act in a town like STL is a bit strange.

• Yes! Now this is what I'm talking about, very very good choices LouFest. Das Racist? How awesome is that?

• Stay home....more space for the rest of us...

• My eight and ten year olds already have plans to make a pizza hut/taco bell sign...

• WOW! Way better than I was expecting! So excited for this. Great job guys!!!! :]

• Awesome, looks like a pretty good lineup to me. Some of these bands might not be the best new music out there but at least they'll put on an awesome show! I'm just stoked that St. Louis has LouFest!! Well done.

• Kind of a dick move to not release who's playing on which day. I'd like to avoid Dad Steady at all costs, plz.

• I also can't wait for Das Racist.

• No Filter?? Whoever put this together sucks...

• it's pretty clear from their site that TVOTR and The Roots are closing, but I kinda wish Hold Steady was closing instead of The Roots. They put on an AMAZING show.

• No way, TV on the Radio is a closer, as well as the Roots.

• Love it - way more diverse than last year. Last year's lineup was pretty "safe", which is to be understood fo the first year. Glad they stretched out a little this year.

• I'd love to make it, but I'll be at the pizza hut, I'll be at the taco bell, I'll be at the combination pizza hut and taco bell

• DISLIKE for putting this in my head

• Definitely an exciting lineup, and proof that LouFest can be and is a national contender.

• It did however just dawn on me that it would have been a lot better to see any of the top acts about 5 years ago or so.

• i'm at the pizza hut, i'm at the taco bell. i'm at the combination pizza hut and taco bell.

• I can get down with this.

• Like, whoa. Hat tip to LouFest folks. Job well done!

• Totally badass is what I think. Good job, LouFest!

• Pleasantly surprised. While I liked last year's, this lineup is more indie and less Twangfest, which was what most people were expecting Loufest to be, I think. My money's on Hold Steady closing night one and the Roots closing night two.

• I think I'm in love.

• First thought: Meh. Second thought: I guess there are some bands I better give another listen, to see if I'm missing anything.

• Amazing. Even better than last year. Keep up the great work LouFest. You make STL proud.

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