Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2010: What bands would you like to see?
Whip out your wish lists, gang -- I want to know what bands you think will headline this year's Virgin Mobile FreeFest.
In case you missed the announcement last night, yes, the festival is returning for another year at Merriweather Post Pavilion. And yes, it's going to be free again.
Since none of the bands/dates are set yet, that leaves plenty of room for speculation.
So what's your dream lineup? ...
Keep in mind, the festival is free, which means we're probably not going to see a quadruple bill of Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and U2. Those caliber of acts generally don't play free festivals, unless it's for a super duper save-the-earth kinda event like Live 8. But you can bank on mid- to top-tier acts along the lines of Weezer and Blink-182.
When it comes to producing free shows like this one, the first year is usually the toughest. It can be hard to convince a band to play for free or a fraction of their usual cost.
If the first year's a hit, the musicians start talking amongst themselves about how cool it was, and it gets easier to book bands.
I've heard through the grapevine that a number of bands have already approached the promoters about performing at this year's festival.
You might laugh at me, but I'd like to see Lady Gaga. I've never seen her, but I've heard it's a freaky, fun show. Problem is, she's already performing at the Verizon Center September 7. I'm also morbidly fascinated by fellow pop sensation Ke$ha. I switch back and forth between annoyed and absorbed with her music. Hee hee.
In all seriousness, I would really like to see Pearl Jam headline. They're socially conscious enough where they just might get behind the festival, given its devotion to youth homeless charities. If memory serves, it's been a while since they've played in the area, too.
Who do you want to see headline?
(Baltimore Sun photo of Richard Branson serving beer at last year's festival by Christopher T. Assaf)
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Comments
Pearl Jam is a good suggestion. I second that thought.
Posted by: Baltimanda | March 16, 2010 11:17 AM
I would love to see Rise Against..again.
They are socially consious and definately seem like the kind of band to play a free concert. And that fact they are really good doesn't hurt either.
Posted by: BBFells | March 16, 2010 11:32 AM
Muse
Posted by: BaltBabs | March 16, 2010 11:43 AM
Pearl Jam is playing Jiffy Lube Live in May. Unlikely they'd have a second area show, I'd guess.
Near the top of my wish list: Rage Against the Machine.
Posted by: JD | March 16, 2010 11:46 AM
George Strait, Mariah Carey, Muse, the Black Eyed Peas, and Chris Sligh.
I've heard really good things about all of them.
Posted by: BA | March 16, 2010 11:47 AM
I like Muse, but I would like to see the Beastie Boys again.
Posted by: jason z | March 16, 2010 11:47 AM
This Free Fest needs more Hold Steady.
Posted by: Miles | March 16, 2010 12:05 PM
Jack Johnson
Posted by: Drew | March 16, 2010 12:12 PM
Richie Havens, Joan Baez, The Who, Shanana, and Jimi Hendrix, among others.
wait.....s%^*.
Posted by: Odie B | March 16, 2010 12:22 PM
I agree with Pearl Jam (sounded fabulous on SNL). I'd love to see Tom Morello or David Byrne (played there 20+ yrs ago when in TH) again.
It would be great if a nod were given to Bmore bands Beach House, Wye Oak or J. Roddy Walston & The Business as part of the supporting line up.
Posted by: Courtney B. | March 16, 2010 12:39 PM
Courtney,
I'll second the local angle. I believe Dan Deacon is really the only Baltimore-based musician to ever perform at any Virgin Festival. J-Roddy, Beach House, Wye Oak would all be great.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | March 16, 2010 12:43 PM
Pearl Jam is a great idea. They headlined Virgin Fest in Canada last year, so it's not all that farfetched of an idea. And since it costs nearly $100 for their tickets these days I'd welcome the chance to see them for (almost) free.
Posted by: Dave the wave | March 16, 2010 12:56 PM
How about Bad Religion or Social Distortion? I'd be all about that.
For the local angle, Rodney Henry and the Glenmont Popes would be dope.
Posted by: BC | March 16, 2010 12:59 PM
Sasha and Digweed at the DJ Stage this year!
Posted by: julio cesar | March 16, 2010 1:03 PM
WEEN
Posted by: Pat O | March 16, 2010 1:22 PM
If you wanna split hairs, HR from Bad Brains is living in Baltimore (No, seriously. That was him. Not just a bum you saw on the last corner.), as well as Cappadonna from WuTang. They both played the last VF at Pimlico.
Posted by: Odie B | March 16, 2010 1:28 PM
Violent Femmes - they play lots of free shows
Bad Religion - always kick ass live and could add some punk to the show
The Breeders - back putting out albums and were always great at festivals in the 90's
Sleigh Bells - Their demo is awesome and has been making the rounds. Should round out the hipster contingent along with someone local...Dan Deacon is the most visible and obvious but there are plenty of Bmore upstart bands getting big.
Maybe someone jammy like Les Claypool and whatever project he is doing now.
Dammit now the more I think about this the more I want to make some new playlists.
Posted by: duder | March 16, 2010 1:28 PM
WILCO would be decent for one of the headliners...perhaps the black keys on the lineup as well, or maybe bloc party, and delta spirit earlier in the day
Posted by: Joe | March 16, 2010 1:33 PM
Broken Bells
The Dead Weather
Local Natives
Vampire Weekend
The Roots
LCD Soundsystem
Free Energy
Pretty Lights
BEASTIE BOYS
And having been to every V-Fest in Maryland my favorites were Girl Talk and Franz Ferdinand from last year. Bloc Party, The Raconteurs, Wilco, Gnarles Barkley, and Rodrigo y Gabriela
Posted by: Tyler | March 16, 2010 1:56 PM
LCD Soundsystem put on my favorite set of any Virgin Fest so far. They've got a new album in the pipes, too. Bring 'em back, I say! Bring 'em back!
Posted by: Sam Sessa | March 16, 2010 1:59 PM
The Avett Brothers, Clutch, Tortured Soul, Built to Spill, Them Crooked Vultures....
Posted by: Anonymous | March 16, 2010 2:35 PM
Soundgarden reunion.
Posted by: mozman | March 16, 2010 3:17 PM
Bad Religion
The HOLD STEADY
Gaslight Anthem
Posted by: Allan | March 16, 2010 4:04 PM
The first thing I said right after last year's show was "next year Muse needs to headline." I'm sticking with that! Beastie Boys would be amazing too, they pulled out of All Points West last year so I missed them. Another appearance by Tom Delonge with Angels and Airwaves would be cool but he'll be in Europe so that's probably a no. Props to Tyler for listing Free Energy, they would be perfect to see at a festival like this too. It would be awesome if JET came back again, I've seen them a couple times including last year at Freefest, but I really doubt that would happen.
Posted by: JL | March 16, 2010 4:13 PM
Animal Collective would make sense for a number of reasons.
Posted by: BA | March 16, 2010 4:16 PM
LMFAO
Rise Against
Avenged Sevenfold
A Day to Remember
Posted by: Anonymous | March 16, 2010 5:56 PM
KASABIAN
Posted by: Justin | March 16, 2010 5:57 PM
50 Cent, Three Doors Down, and Kid Rock.
Posted by: JTK | March 16, 2010 6:35 PM
KID ROCK!!!!!!
Posted by: Lauren | March 16, 2010 9:50 PM
Geez... you'd think Pearl Jam would've already signed up to play at MPP.. as should've KOL, Tom Petty and a host of other bands. REMEMBER, EVERYONE that MPP is an independently owned venue, who uses ticketfly instead of ticketmaster, and who still blows off service charges if you buy tix at the venue. Totally fan-friendly, and should be supported regardless.
Posted by: Jackie A | March 16, 2010 10:13 PM
Michael Jackson
Posted by: The Great Danton | March 17, 2010 9:00 AM
How about...Hole!
Posted by: Baltimanda | March 17, 2010 10:08 AM
You cna sratch PJ and JJ off the postentials. PJ is at the Lube in May, and JJ jus tannounced MP later in the summer.
Soundgarden is assured. Chris Cornnel plays IMP shows almost exclusively around here. I see Green Day as the headliner since they would be in the middle of a pavillion run at VFest time and always play IMP shows.
Posted by: Weatherman2111 | March 17, 2010 10:44 AM
third eye blind, the killers and coldplay would be some really solid bands
Posted by: zach | March 17, 2010 11:46 AM
BA.....you're so clever!
Posted by: Courtney B. | March 17, 2010 12:39 PM
MUSE
Posted by: EB | March 17, 2010 1:11 PM
Gogol Bordello!!
Posted by: bill | March 17, 2010 2:24 PM
Speaking of the Beasties, does anyone know anything about MCA's cancer diagnosis? Nothing has come out sice the announcement was made last Summer.
Posted by: Sturmy | March 17, 2010 2:44 PM
N.E.R.D.
GIRL TALK
KID CUDI
LMFAO
ASHER ROTH
CITIZEN COPE
SLIGHTLY STOOPID
BADFISH
WALE
DRAKE
PASSION PIT
Posted by: Anonymous | March 17, 2010 7:04 PM
B.O.B!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 17, 2010 7:08 PM
Weezer was beyond awesome last year, but I doubt we'd get lucky enough to see them twice in a row.
Posted by: Anonymous | March 18, 2010 11:37 AM
Muse and Pearl Jam to headline
and Matt and Kim because i love them.
Posted by: Anonymous | March 18, 2010 4:14 PM
Some good blues like;
Taj Mahal
Keb Moe
Or:
Allehandro Escaveda
Posted by: diane shindler | March 18, 2010 7:14 PM
Muse....best damn band on this planet
Posted by: LC | March 18, 2010 9:23 PM
Bad Religion
Rise Against
Bring Me the Horizon
Muse
Cage the Elephant
NERD
Billy Idol
Flogging Molly
Da Vinci's Notebook
Tegan & Sara
Posted by: idunno | March 19, 2010 11:36 AM
I loved this show last year, except Blink. I'd rather gouge my ears out than listen to Tom and whathisface talk about each other's balls and moms for an hour. That show sucked, I don't know how the drummer puts up with them.
I'd like to see Social D, The Bravery (again), Green Day, A Fine Frenzy, The Roots, Gnarls Barkley, Joss Stone, The Transplants, Wolfmother, Muse, Bad Brains, Glenmont Popes (excellent idea above!), and something funky that makes me wanna shake my ass, watch myself, shake my ass, show you what I'm workin with.
Posted by: Michelle | March 20, 2010 12:30 AM
Never Shout Never
Posted by: Ted N. | March 20, 2010 9:26 AM
Animal Collective is a local Baltimore group and it would be nice to see them play. Gorillaz's new album Plastic Beach is pretty good. I'd love to see them play. Iggy Pop was by far the best performer two years back but Jack Johnson was pretty damn good. I'd also like to see Passion Pit, Thom Yorke, LMFAO. Discovery, and Ziggy Marley.
I'm not really expecting any repeat acts from last year.
Posted by: Higgins315 | March 22, 2010 8:15 PM
We need some more Baltimore natives to play Virgin Fest... Charm City Devils!
Posted by: Nadia | March 22, 2010 9:14 PM
passion pit
camera obscura
Phoenix
against me!
MoZella
REGINA SPEKTOR!!!!
Posted by: Felicia | March 22, 2010 9:45 PM
LADY GAGA!
Matt & Kim
Vampire Weekend
Passion Pit
Owl City
Posted by: Maura | March 22, 2010 10:15 PM
Y'all said it once before, but it bears repeating:
Lady Gaga
Muse
The Hold Steady
Avett Brothers!!!
Matt & Kim!!!
Passion Pit
J. Roddy!!!
Wye Oak
Also, if Owl City is there, this could be the first V-Fest in Baltimore I DON'T go to. Just sayin'...
Posted by: m4rk | March 23, 2010 8:41 AM
Faith No More
Posted by: gothaggis | March 23, 2010 9:52 AM
MUSE....MUSE......MUSE!!!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 23, 2010 10:03 AM
Flyleaf, Paramore, Kings of Leon, Silversun Pickups and Lady Gaga
Posted by: Anonymous | March 23, 2010 10:05 AM
I would like to see eminem he is a big shot so he might not go for it also ke$ha, rise against, kid cudi, Hollywood undead, 3oh!3, LMFAO !!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Zach | March 23, 2010 10:30 AM
I not only want Soungdarden to be there desperately, I really think they have a great shot at headlining the festival. They're gonna tour sometime this year (probably after Pearl Jam is done their shorter tour for Matt Cameron's sake), so why not Virgin Fest in August at Merriweather? It'd be PERFECT
Posted by: Adam | March 24, 2010 12:24 AM
How about some local talent like an up and coming rock band playing around Baltimore called Lost Lives????
Posted by: Hopeful | March 24, 2010 8:57 AM
Rage Against the Machine doing a stateside show would be phenomenal! If not, bring back Red Hot Chilli Peppers or Foo Fighters.
For the rest of the show I just ask to build energy through the day instead of the roller coaster we had for the last few years. Schedule the acts according to their energy level, not the size of their name. Don't sandwich Bob Dylan between hip-hop and put Girl Talk between acoustic and prog/mainstream-indie rock.
Posted by: 1AD | March 25, 2010 2:11 PM
Marshall Crenshaw
Pat Travers
Sonia Dada
Little Feat
Nils Lofgrin
Lewis Black
Buck Cherry
Boz Scaggs
Counting Crows
George Thorogood
Posted by: Brian | March 25, 2010 9:01 PM
311, Lady Gaga, Pearl Jam, Muse, Alien Ant Farm, Paramore, Kings of Leon, NERD, Dashboard Confessional, Coldplay
Posted by: Beca | March 26, 2010 12:40 PM
Nickelback!!!!!!!!!!
Fist pump!
Posted by: Hey yo | March 26, 2010 12:49 PM
I Fight Dragons
Blue October
Crosby Stills & Nash
Rachel Yamagata
Killswitch Engage
Lacuna Coil
Posted by: Elby | March 26, 2010 3:57 PM
Paul McCartney & Wings (i wouldn't underestimate them, SAME WITH SPRINGSTEEN!)
Franz Ferdinand
Ben Folds
Wale
Bossman
The Bravery
Posted by: jgstein | March 27, 2010 5:35 PM
DAFT PUNK
Posted by: Ron | March 28, 2010 8:29 AM
Dream would include:
Rage Against the Machine
Alice in Chains
Soundgarden and Faith No More
but probably more along these lines:
Muse
Kings of Leon
The Strokes
The All-American Rejects
Rise Against
Atreyu
The RedJumpSuit Apparatus
Silversun Pickups
Rev Theory
Posted by: RJH | March 28, 2010 6:36 PM
NO DOUBT! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!
Sublime.
Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
She&Him.
LADY GAGA DUH.
Fun.
Cypress Hill.
The Roots.
Reel Big Fish.
STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO!!!
Posted by: cory smith | March 30, 2010 10:21 PM
MAN MAN!!!!!!
Gogol Bordello
Dan Deacon
Vampire Weekend
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Dead Weather
Tenacious D
Illinois
Red Hot Chili Peppers if they go on tour
Infected Mushroom
MSTRKRFT
Daft Punk
The Flaming Lips
Posted by: sa thomp | March 31, 2010 10:41 AM
Flogging Molly
Neet to Breathe
Incubus
Third Eye Blind
311
Oasis
Cage the Elephant
Jet again again again
Posted by: Bev | March 31, 2010 2:42 PM
Faith No More
System of a Down
Massive Attack
Thievery Corporation
Prodigy
Deep Dish
Gorillas
La Roux
Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre Performing "The Chronic" from start to finish
GZA
MF Doom
The Clipse
Megadeth
Posted by: Optimus | March 31, 2010 9:10 PM
The Kooks, M.I.A., Passion Pit, Third Eye Blind, Train, Paper Route, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, Kate Nash.....
Posted by: Erin | March 31, 2010 10:15 PM
The highlight of last year was seeing the world famous Pete Tong on the DJ stage. Do you know who I want to see at the DJ Stage this year? The Chemical Brothers and Moby. Sam, make it happen.
Posted by: old school | April 1, 2010 10:17 AM
DIO
Rage Against The Machine
Dinosaur Jr.
Alice In Chains
Slightly Stoopid
Ben Harper
Minor Threat
The Darkness
Burning Spear
Eek-a-mouse
Posted by: Marky Mark | April 1, 2010 1:19 PM
MGMT
Muse
Flaming Lips
Dead Weather
Them Crooked Vultures
Cake
Vampire Weekend
Coldplay
Posted by: Cynclaire | April 1, 2010 3:22 PM
AGAINST ME!!AGAINST ME!!AGAINST ME!!AGAINST ME!!AGAINST ME!!AGAINST ME!!AGAINST ME!!AGAINST ME!!AGAINST ME!!AGAINST ME!!
Posted by: nickyyyy | April 1, 2010 3:51 PM
yeah Against Me! would be a good choice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu3orngx3mE&feature=related
tell me you don't want this kind of energy at Vfest?
Posted by: mikes | April 2, 2010 9:05 AM
Against Me ! has enough of a Baltimore connection that it could happen...Jordan grew up in Pikesville....
Posted by: Stagger Lee | April 2, 2010 9:38 AM
idk if you know this but they only play Sh#tstroll in Baltimore. Although they didn't play it at warped tour 08 which was also at Merriweather
Posted by: kennyg | April 3, 2010 10:44 AM
Hell, their first album was put out by Baltimore anarchists.
Posted by: Odie B | April 3, 2010 4:25 PM
so its decided Against Me! will play Virgin Free Fest
Posted by: kennyg | April 3, 2010 10:56 PM
(suggestions...i dont expect them ALLL to play hah which would be insanneee)
Coheed and Cambria
Butch Walker
The Ataris
Andrew WK (full band)
Sublime with Rome
Something Corporate
Trey Anastasio (or Phish)
Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli)
Flaming Lips
Ween
Ben Folds
NO HOT TOPIC CRAP PLEASE!! (i.e. Owl City, kesha, lil wayne, 30h3, cobra starship, all time low, etc)
also, if you make it 18+ it would be alot better
Posted by: JerzeyboyJohn | April 5, 2010 10:20 AM
It would be really easy to get some headliners from the virgin records family. I would love to see Lenny Kravitz, Gorrillaz, Massive Attack, Ben Harper, We Are Scientists, Katy Perry and many more!
Posted by: Peter | April 5, 2010 10:29 AM
Janelle Monae
Phoenix
daft punk
lady gaga
the Strokes
kings of Leon
jamiroquai
lady gaga
nerd
muse
mia
311
Wale
Posted by: yesno | April 5, 2010 7:59 PM
Wilco
Vampire Weekend
Third Eye Blind
Ben Harper
Spoon
Posted by: Rainy | April 6, 2010 10:33 AM
She & Him
Lykke Li
Avett Brothers
The Strokes
Regina Spektor
Grizzly Bear
Posted by: Sam | April 7, 2010 4:04 PM
O.A.R.
Fountains of Wayne
Kaiser Chiefs
Posted by: Mike | April 7, 2010 6:03 PM
We need a decent PUNK band:
BAD RELIGION
Against Me
Rancid
Propagandhi
Other bands I'd like to see:
Kings of Leon
Mighty Mighty Bosstones (again)
Weezer (again)
Transplants (new album this year)
Metallica
Motley Crue
The Who
Linkin Park
Foo Fighters
Jimmy Eat World
Disturbed
George Thorogood
The Beastie Boys did a surprise show at Rams Head live last year and i heard they were horrible.
Posted by: Mike S. | April 7, 2010 10:04 PM
Really Propagandhi, if you knew anything about the band you know they are never going to play this
BAD RELIGION
NOFX
Built To Spill
Dinosaur Jr.
Dinosaur Jr.
Alice In Chains
Earth
Slightly Stoopid
Blur
Rage Against The Machine
MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS MEAN JEANS
and MEAN JEANS
Posted by: PropagandhiFAN | April 8, 2010 7:59 AM
I would LOVE to see Vampire Weekend and Broken Bells at Free Fest this year!!!
Posted by: Katie Hat | April 8, 2010 9:40 PM
If LADY GAGA is there... I'd be so "happy I could die." CHEESY, I know... but I love her! Not gonna lie Ke$ha would also be sweet to jam to.
Matt & Kim
Passion Pit
Saves the Day
Vampire Weekend
Gym Class Heroes
Rise Against
Daft Punk
Owl City
Lupe Fiasco
Drake
The Bay State
Coheed & Cambria
Dance Gavin Dance
Train
LMFAO
Young Money
Jay Sean
John Mayer
Imogen Heap
Robin Thicke... mmm Robin Thicke!
Posted by: Sara Teeeeeeeee | April 8, 2010 9:40 PM
JACK JOHNSON
RISE AGAINST
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
MGMT
SIGUR ROS
Posted by: tinaritotoro | April 10, 2010 10:03 PM
I would like to see
Kings of Leon
Say Anything
Passion Pit
OK Go
Posted by: Imani | April 11, 2010 5:01 PM
Newer Bands:
Foo Fighters
Switchfoot
Flogging Molly
Daft Punk
Vampire Weekend
John Mayer
Jimmy Eat World
Them Crooked Vultures
The White Stripes
Third Eye Blind
The Strokes
Gorillaz
Broken Bells
Muse
Jack Johnson
Blink 182
Cut Copy
The Bravery
The Offspring
Air
30 Seconds to Mars
Mute Math
Owl City
Eve 6
Franz Ferdinand
Wilco
The Hold Steady
Passion Pit
Iglu & Hartly
Older Bands:
David Bowie
Ringo Starr
Paul McCartney
The Who
Rodger Waters
U2
The Rolling Stones
Elvis Costello
The Moody Blues
and then I would wake up and wish the world as perfect as my dreams.
Posted by: Max | April 15, 2010 11:47 PM
How about a Bush Reunion
Posted by: What if | April 16, 2010 11:53 AM
Thriving Ivory
Langhorne Slim
Frightened Rabbit
April Smith and the Great Picture Show
The Hold Steady
Shiny Toy Guns
Angels and Airwaves
Kate Nash
Doves
Posted by: Pete | April 16, 2010 2:29 PM
Muse
Blink 182
Pearl Jam
Gaslight Anthem
Streetlight Manifesto
Foo fighters
Jet (was great last year and I would like to see them again)
Posted by: Joey | April 19, 2010 6:58 PM
Also OAR
Posted by: Joey | April 19, 2010 7:01 PM
Paul McCartney and Wings or Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Franz Ferdinand
Arctic Monkeys
Mika
Kenney Chesney (?)
Sugar Ray
Vampire Weekend
Train
LMFAO
Matt & Kim
Journey
Beastie Boys?
DON'T UNDERESTIMATE ANYONE!
Posted by: jill | April 20, 2010 8:34 PM
The Avett Brothers
Kings Of Leon
Blink 182
Weezer
Posted by: Leewa | April 22, 2010 5:32 PM
hold steady AGAIN!!
MGMT
Lcd soundsystem
Public image ltd
gaslight anthem
black keys AGAIN!
Street sweeper social club
white stripes
or
the dead weather
or
the raconteurs
LOU REED
PATTI SMITH!
WHats left of
sublime With a guest singer
DROPKICK MURPHYS
NOFX
jeff beck
KID CUDI!
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST
RAG AGAINST THE MACHINE!
Posted by: Willedgex | April 27, 2010 8:32 PM
MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES!
Posted by: willedgex | April 27, 2010 8:34 PM
The Strokes! They're on tour this summer and they have a gap in their schedule at the end of August so it is VERY possible.
Posted by: kelli | April 28, 2010 2:17 PM
MATT AND KIMMM
Posted by: Anonymous | April 28, 2010 8:28 PM
Jack Johnson
George Strait
Keith Urban
Mute Math
The Killers
Third Eye Blind
Slightly Stoopid
ahh I have so many suggestions!!
But either way, I'm definately going!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 29, 2010 11:16 AM
animal collective
beach house
real estate
why?
akron/family
atlas sound
dan deacon
dirty projectors
fleet foxes
matt and kim
of montreal
panda bear
portugal the man
passion pit
sleigh bells
wolf parade
Posted by: steph | April 29, 2010 9:32 PM
mgmt
coldplay
lady gaga
drake
daft punk
pearl jam
foo fighters
jimmy eat world
oar
flogging molly
sam adams
blink 182
jimmy haha
i would like to see more native bands play early in the day and i know alot of bands on my list are wishful thinking but at least some would be awesome.
Posted by: alex | May 3, 2010 1:09 PM
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Coheed & Cambria
Soundgarden
Bad Religion
Alice In Chains
Lynyrd Skynyrd
AFI
Metallica
Posted by: Anonymous D | May 4, 2010 11:22 PM
Honestly, I would absolutely love if Lady Gaga was there.
Posted by: L | May 5, 2010 7:38 PM
p jam
Passion Pit
Daft Punk
Vampire Weekend
kid cudi
Posted by: scott | May 6, 2010 1:39 AM
THE OFFSPRING
Posted by: blah | May 6, 2010 9:58 AM
THE STROKES. Only band I need to play at Virgin Fest for me to attend.
Posted by: Smk | May 7, 2010 7:38 AM
Pearl Jam or 3 DOORS DOWN FOR SURE!!!
Posted by: Nikki | May 7, 2010 11:17 AM
I would like to see linkin park and soundgarden play this years festival.also flyleaf and rancid and snoop dog and heart I have a huge wish list but that is some of the list.
Posted by: kevin | May 9, 2010 12:42 PM
I would love to see D.A.N.K, I've recently become a fan of them and would love to see them in person. They aren't to known, but have a sound a lot like Wiz Khalifa who performed last year.
Posted by: D'ereka B. | May 9, 2010 10:10 PM
any of these bands would be HUGE!
Local Natives
MGMT
The Hold Steady
The National
LCD Soundsystem
Surfer Blood
Broken Social Scene
The Dead Weather
Titus Andronicus
Four Tet
Pavement
Posted by: Moz3 | May 12, 2010 11:20 AM
Foxy Shazam
Justice
Rage Against the Machine
Slightly Stoopid
Reel Big Fish
Them Crooked Vultures
The Wu-Tang Clan
Can't Hang
Sublime
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Dropkick Murphys
Led Zeppelin
Blink-182
Bad Rabbits
Gorrilaz
Black Star
Atmosphere
Aesop Rock
Third Eye Blind!
Bass Hunter
Lambic
Afroman
Foxy Shazam (I repeat)
Peach Pie
Copious Octopi
Stevie Wonder
NaS
Method Man
The Sword
WOLFMOTHER WITH THE NEW ALBUM
-Any or all of these bands would be AWESOME!
Posted by: Anonymous | May 12, 2010 3:03 PM
THE MIGHTY (CLUTCH) SHRINE BUILDER THE BAKERTON GROUP MOTORHEAD PROBOT GOVT MULE TOOL DOWN ECT.....HEAVY DOOM
Posted by: mjw | May 12, 2010 4:43 PM
DJ JAZZY JEFF PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Posted by: Uncle freeFester | May 14, 2010 3:19 PM
blink 182, sum 41, a fine frenzy, beastie boys, matt and kim, mika, passion pit, three door cinema club any of those would be great!
Posted by: Alex | May 14, 2010 3:38 PM
Muse would make my life. <3
Posted by: Haley | May 16, 2010 5:05 AM
i would love to see the all american rejects.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 16, 2010 9:24 PM
Rage Against the Machine
Street Sweeper Social Club
The Night Watchman
(Whichever one Morrello is supporting at the time)
Saul Williams
Does It Offend You Yeah
Third Eye Blind
Gorrillaz
Girl Talk
The Roots
Posted by: Andrew | May 18, 2010 11:48 AM
Love to see-
Citizen Cope
Gin Wigmore
Decemberists
Red Clay Halo
Posted by: Alice | May 19, 2010 9:49 AM
WEEZER again, hopefully they won't be tired of maryland by then
The Used
Otep
Posted by: melissa | May 19, 2010 6:03 PM
the BEASTIE BOYS but of course... that would be the BEST headliner band EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Melissa | May 20, 2010 11:27 AM
Reel big fish. Rage against machine. Buckethead. Ben folds. Korn. Wale.
Posted by: Jesse | May 20, 2010 4:57 PM
I'd like to see
Goo goo dolls
Counting crows
Ben Folds Five
Cake (they played for free at balt performing arts fest. last year)
red hot chili peppers
Muse
Posted by: Jessie | May 21, 2010 1:04 AM
JACK JOHNSON!!!!
Posted by: Alex | May 23, 2010 5:51 PM
the Hives; best live band in the world
Posted by: dp | May 24, 2010 4:14 PM
Empire of The Sun
Posted by: yesno | May 24, 2010 5:54 PM
definantly muse
rise against
the used
blink 182
vampire weekend
jack johnson
a fine frenzy
reel big fish
streetlight manifesto
third eye blind
Posted by: Pilar | May 24, 2010 9:03 PM
regina spektor
ingrid michaelson
beastie boys
foo fighters
paramore
angel taylor
kate nash
weezer
decemberists
sublime
the offspring
alpha rev
Posted by: PM | May 24, 2010 9:09 PM
kings of leon
the black keys
Posted by: Pilar | May 24, 2010 9:22 PM
Lady Gaga
Blink-182
Drake
Usher
lil wayne
Posted by: Timothy Ebron | May 25, 2010 12:09 PM
I would LOVE to see Angels and Airwaves perform
Posted by: Andrew B | May 27, 2010 7:43 PM
Well Muse isn't playing as they have a date that night
Guesses:
Pavement - I think this one is definite
Lcd Soundsystem
Arcade Fire
Posted by: atomic | May 28, 2010 1:43 AM
Please Bring Back the National, they were a highlight for me last year
Also Animal Collective
Passion Pit
Los Campesinos!
Beach House
Bloc Party
Dead Weather
Just to name a few, But I'm sure you'll pick some good ones.
Posted by: Ivan | May 28, 2010 8:43 AM
no Pearl Jam Please, Pearl Jam is wayyyy to overrated. They probably wouldn't play at a free fest anyways.
But I would love to see Rise Against or Wilco, because they would be more likely to play at a free fest
Posted by: Ben | May 28, 2010 12:35 PM
I heard the CHillie Peppers came a few years ago... it would be more than AMAZING if they could come around again :)
Posted by: allison | May 29, 2010 12:44 PM
Stone Temple Pilots
Soundgarden
Three Days Grace
Rise Against
Papa Roach
30 Seconds To Mars
Posted by: RJH | May 31, 2010 9:45 PM
Modest Mouse
Matt & Kim
The Wombats
The B-52's
Regina Spektor
White Denim
Coldplay
MGMT
Daft Punk
Posted by: Jimmy Zang | June 1, 2010 2:40 PM
Angels and Airwaves.
Posted by: Josh | June 2, 2010 12:15 AM
Violent Femmes would be awesome, but they broke up a couple of years ago. Gordon Gano of the Femmes has his own band now, Gordon Gano and the Ryans and I saw them a few months ago and they are aweome, and they "cover" femmes songs too, Taking Back Sunday would be awesome again this year, Angel and Airwaves, Panic at the Disco, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, I bet Richard could convince U2 to come too. I plan on taking my teenage son and a few of his friends again this year.
Posted by: Amy | June 2, 2010 8:53 PM
SHINY TOY GUNS
KE$HA
THE BRAVERY
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
LA ROUX
SHINY TOY GUNS!!
BLACK KIDS
GOLDFRAPP
METRIC
MUSE
NEW YOUNG PONY CLUB
PARAMORE
PHOENIX
THE TING TINGS
WHITE LIES
REALITY SUITE
SHINY TOY GUNS!!
Posted by: Brian King | June 3, 2010 11:09 PM
Massive Attack
Faith no More
Murder By Death
seawolf
calexico
explosions in the sky
thursday
mogwai
the cure
Posted by: Dan | June 6, 2010 1:42 AM
BLINK-182
MGMT
Foo Fighters
Weezer
BLINK -182
Posted by: Casey Roberts | June 9, 2010 4:56 PM
Virgin Fest will be @ Merriweather on Saturday 9/25. Pollstar has revealed 1 band in the line-up so far. Brace yourself.........Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
Posted by: Dave the wave | June 10, 2010 10:53 AM
LAME!!!
surriously. jjatb at v-fest is stoopit. jjatb were relevant never.
Posted by: jethro | June 10, 2010 11:27 AM
No doubt about it jethro! Who's next - J. Geils Band?!
Posted by: Dave the wave- | June 10, 2010 11:36 AM
What bands would you like to see at ________ is like asking people on Dining@Large, "Where is a good crab cake?" It's Hitsville.
Posted by: ~╥╥☺◄TerrierGirl | June 10, 2010 1:00 PM
I'd like to see Carolina Liars!
Posted by: Teresa | June 11, 2010 9:57 AM
@~╥╥☺◄TerrierGirl -- How dare you imply that Midnight Sun would stoop so low as to publish a post simply with the intention of garnering clickage. We are shocked and appalled.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | June 11, 2010 10:01 AM
THE DEAD WEATHER!!!
Massive Attack
Friendly Fires
Metric
Gorillaz
Muse
The XX
Basement Jaxx
Artic Monkeys
Noisettes
Hot Chip
Janelle Monae
OK GO
Peter Bjorn and John
Sissor Sisters
Posted by: Patricia | June 14, 2010 7:41 AM
Paul McCartney and Wings or Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Franz Ferdinand
Hanson
Fastball
Sugar Ray
Blondie
Journey
classic rock and alternative is the way to go this year
Posted by: jlg12 | June 26, 2010 9:52 PM
bullet for my valentine definatly
Posted by: Chris Cross | June 29, 2010 2:42 PM
If I had to choose from any band, it would be Flobots without a doubt or second thought. I would go if it was just them and a random street performer with a harmonica on the other stage
Gorillaz would be up there in suggestions.
Muse would be my next choice.
In terms of "rising artists" Christina Perri seems like a good choice.
Jet should come back.
Many more but let's not be selfish (Green Day probably will not show, and I am seeing them elsewhere anyway. If they did, that would be awesome)
Posted by: E. Troutner | July 5, 2010 11:53 PM
I know at this point this post is just racking up comments, and is probably being ignored, but when does more info come out about the FreeFest. On-sale date, lineup, etc?
Posted by: Anonymous | July 7, 2010 2:03 PM
Bring Me The Horizon and/or Black Veil Brides!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<3<3<3<3
Posted by: Mickala | July 19, 2010 12:58 PM
Okkervil River
Decemberists
Heartless Bastards
Snow Patrol
Posted by: Gijoel | July 19, 2010 4:02 PM
i would love skillet!!!
Posted by: Anonymous | July 19, 2010 4:23 PM
The lineup has been announced, everybody:
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/midnight_sun/blog/2010/07/2010_virgin_mobile_freefest_li.html
Posted by: Sam Sessa | July 20, 2010 11:37 AM
If I was to attend a festival in the States, I would like to see at least the following:
Metallica
30 Seconds to Mars
Christina Aguilera
Madonna
U2
Dave Matthews Band
Posted by: Jubakala | July 30, 2010 5:45 PM
so who gave the best performance?
Posted by: nas storage servers | November 3, 2010 1:51 PM