sbnitro(505) | guitard: There’s a club in in Springfield, VA (just outside of Washington DC) that used to be called JAXX and is now called Empire. I’ve filmed a few shows there and really hate that there are usually several warmup bands that come on before the main act (the one I want to film).The reason I hate it is because you pretty much have to film from the front row to get a good shot because of the low stage.So you have to get there early and grab a spot in the front row – and stand there for several hours while all the warmup bands drag through their sets. I got to wondering why are there so many warmup bands – and why would the club want to pay all those bands when the vast majority of people are only there to see the headliner?A regular at the club told me all the warmup bands were paying to play – and then it all made sense. So it’s not just something from the old club days – it’s still happening.
The bar owners want extra bands so they can sell more beer too! I remember back in the day going to club shows and the headliner was supposed to come on at nine,but didn’t till ten thirty just so they could sell those extra drinks.
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guitard(7354) | sbnitro: The bar owners want extra bands so they can sell more beer too! I remember back in the day going to club shows and the headliner was supposed to come on at nine,but didn’t till ten thirty just so they could sell those extra drinks.
But probably a good 80% of the crowd only shows up for the main act and time their arrival accordingly. So there really aren’t that many people to sell extra beer to while those warmup bands are playing.
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ron(11511) | Katy Perry to perform half-time show at Super Bowl in Arizona next February California singer confirmed as headline act for 2015 half-time show
Katy Perry tweeted the news from Australia, where she is on tour
Super Bowl draws in over 100 million viewers in America
Beyonce, Bruno Mars and Madonna have all performed in recent years By Sunni Upal for MailOnline
Published: 08:53 EST, 24 November 2014 | Updated: 08:53 EST, 24 November 2014 Katy Perry has been confirmed as the headline act for the Super Bowl half-time show in Arizona next February. The US popstar follows in a long line of prestigious acts, which in recent years includes the likes of Beyonce, Madonna and Bruno Mars. The NFL confirmed the news on Sunday and Perry, while watching the Dallas Cowboys take on the New York Giants, tweeted: ‘My band is in the other room screaming at the TV (and each other) over this Cowboys-Giants game. Can’t wait for February 1st.’
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ron(11511) | Coldplay to headline Super Bowl 50 halftime show
USA TODAY Sports 4:04 p.m. EST December 3, 2015 Long before the participating teams are set, one act appears to be booked for the Super Bowl. Coldplay will perform at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show on Feb. 7 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., according to multiple reports.
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ron(11511) | Super Bowl halftime show to feature Lady Gaga
NEW YORK — It’s official: Lady Gaga will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next year. The NFL and Pepsi announced Thursday that the pop star will take the stage on Feb. 5, 2017, for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LI Halftime Show at NRG Stadium in Houston, airing on Fox.
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VAiN(2777) | ron: Super Bowl halftime show to feature Lady Gaga NEW YORK — It’s official: Lady Gaga will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next year. The NFL and Pepsi announced Thursday that the pop star will take the stage on Feb. 5, 2017, for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LI Halftime Show at NRG Stadium in Houston, airing on Fox.
Does the football crowd really want Gaga?
Resident dickhead. I will hurt your delicate feelings.
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frankm(4888) | VAiN: Does the football crowd really want Gaga?
you are assuming the superbowl crowd is really “football” fans and not just corporate cronies 
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Cut2TheCrash(816) | No love for VH again at the Superbowl
Justin Timberlake headlines Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000865438/article/justin-timberlake-to-headline-pepsi-super-bowl-lii-halftime-show
Global superstar Justin Timberlake will headline the Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show on NBC at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, it was confirmed tonight.
A multi-talented actor and musician, Timberlake has won ten Grammys and numerous other awards. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he rapidly became a highly respected musician, winning two Grammys for his debut solo album, “Justified.” He’s been recognized for a range of performances, including Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Dance Recording and Best Music Video. Timberlake was most recently nominated for an Academy Award® for the song “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” from the film Trolls for which he won his 10th Grammy.
A gifted actor, Timberlake has appeared in diverse films including: Alpha Dog, Black Snake Moan, Shrek The Third and The Social Network. He has also won four Emmys for his appearances on “Saturday Night Live.’ Timberlake is a co-star of the upcoming film Wonder Wheel, which opens later this year.
This will be Timberlake’s third time performing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, giving him the distinction of having the most appearances by an individual entertainer. He previously performed at Super Bowls XXXV and XXXVIII.
This announcement is just the beginning. Leading up to Super Bowl LII, fans may visit Pepsi.com for behind-the-scenes looks into Timberlake’s journey to the Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show, as well as other surprises along the way.
Timberlake joins an esteemed list of recent halftime acts including Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Madonna, The Who, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, U2 and more.
The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show is the most-watched musical event of the year. Last year’s show was the most-watched musical event of all-time across all platforms and the most-watched Super Bowl Halftime performance in history through broadcast and digital channels, reaching more than 150 million unique people, garnering more than 80 million views and totaling 260 million minutes watched. Super Bowl LII and Halftime Show will be broadcast by NBC from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.
Super Bowl LII marks Pepsi’s sixth year as title sponsor of the Super Bowl Halftime Show and 16th year as an NFL partner. Pepsi and the NFL have teamed again to provide fans with a halftime experience worthy of pop-culture’s biggest stage.
The Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show is an NFL Network Production and will be executive produced by Ricky Kirshner and directed by Hamish Hamilton.
Visit Pepsi.com leading up to Super Bowl LII to see what this historic Halftime Show has in store for fans. For more information about Super Bowl LII, visit SuperBowl.com.
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frankm(4888) | Gilligan: Maybe rock IS dead.Nothing but a stream of pop stars doing the Super Bowl now.Still, it beats Up With People! When Up With People Ruled Half Time
I kinda enjoyed Lady GaGa a little bit, although not necessarily the music … I guess she did better than I thought she would. I really enjoyed the Who, Stones and Aerosmith, I really liked U2 and Prince was pretty cool. I don’t remember Tom Petty (although I bet I would have liked it) same for Bruce. Rock may not be dead just yet, just sleeping.:)
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ron(11511) | Maroon 5 (and possibly Cardi B) are scheduled for this years halftime show. Rihanna and Pink turned them down.
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King Edward(1945) | zero for three in my book. Not a fan of any of them (and zero for four if you include Cardi B)
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