DISQUS

Brandon · 9 months ago

Jane's Addiction is definitely the biggest news for me (and way more deserving of a mention than a simple footnote, whitney. GOSH)

I know there will be more names signed as we get closer to the date, but I'll definitely show up at the MIllerLite stage on Sunday.

CTP · 9 months ago

ummm... Ryan Bingham anyone?

Quite possibly the best act in the initial lineup.

Chris Mitchell · 9 months ago

Whitney didn't spend her high school years listening to Nothing's Shocking- The old people at bham.fm are pretty excited about seeing them, even though it's about 20 years late.

Stephani · 9 months ago

Congratulations on your wedding, first of all :-)
And thanks for your recommendations. Some of the bands didn't have me too fired up, personally, but with your word backing them up, I'm more excited to check them out!

Jeremy Gordinier · 9 months ago

I think Ryan Bingham http://short.to/3714 deserves a mention very cool alt-country.

Sam George · 9 months ago

Let's all hope that there are some REAL headliners on the way because, c'mon, The Doobie Brothers and REO Speedwagon (with NO ORIGINAL MEMBERS!!) just don't quite hold up to say....The Flaming Lips. Or really just about anything.

Libby · 9 months ago

I'm not crazy excited about any of the headliners. Last year was more my speed. And I'm with Sam, holding out hope that more will be announced.

But it could be a good year to walk around and discover some smaller/different acts which is one of the fun things about city stages. Jonny Lang and Ryan Bingham for example- I had never heard of either before the announcement, and I think they'll be cool to see, along with all of your new recommendations!

Whitney Sides · 9 months ago

Libby, Jonny Lang was the shiiiit back in the day. He was the original painful o-face singer (looking at you, John Mayer). He got so major that my mom bought his album and played it on the way to school. Not to mention, his video was in 24/7 rotation on Disney Channel. Crazy.

Jon · 9 months ago

"original painful o-face singer (looking at you, John Mayer)" - best line of the day.

The Whigs, Ryan Bingham, and Guster are the only ones that get me excited. That no-compete clause with Bonaroo is painful.

bryan · 9 months ago

I've never been to City Stages and if there isn't anything else good announced, i'll probably miss out again this year. Here's hoping there's a bad ass BHAM.FM afterparty

Phil · 9 months ago

Come on Chris. Don't be bitter because you missed your chance to see Jane's Addiction at UAB 20 years ago. I was there, and it was amazing. I'm sure Perry can't hit half the notes anymore, but I'll still be there trying to relive my first concert all over again.