Comments on: Passion Pit Will Headline Spring Fest http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/ A blog about Brandeis University, progressive politics, and the spirit of Justice Louis Dembitz Brandeis on the campus today. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:40:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kendrick http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-6148 Kendrick Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:00:52 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-6148 I'm fairly certain it is passion pit, with Last FM conformation. http://www.last.fm/event/1493371+Brandeis+University+Spring+Fest I’m fairly certain it is passion pit, with Last FM conformation.
http://www.last.fm/event/1493371+Brandeis+University+Spring+Fest

]]> By: Doug Moore http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5283 Doug Moore Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:11:23 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5283 Yeah everyone calm down, I was kidding (A hardcore band for Springfest would still be awesome). Today is St. Patricks day, I highly recommend if you're of age, that you enjoy a pint of Guinness and listen to some incredible irish music. I think we can all agree that bands like the Dubliners (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46EXY4oP1Do) or the Pogues (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrBLqp-s__o) are beyond awesome. Yeah everyone calm down, I was kidding (A hardcore band for Springfest would still be awesome). Today is St. Patricks day, I highly recommend if you’re of age, that you enjoy a pint of Guinness and listen to some incredible irish music. I think we can all agree that bands like the Dubliners (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46EXY4oP1Do) or the Pogues (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrBLqp-s__o) are beyond awesome.

]]> By: Sahar http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5280 Sahar Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:57:11 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5280 Abbie, I think you misunderstand Doug's tone. Everyone - take a chill pill? Abbie, I think you misunderstand Doug’s tone. Everyone – take a chill pill?

]]> By: Abbie http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5279 Abbie Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:33:27 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5279 Doug Moore: Passion Pit is a band that consists of musicians who play instruments AND do synths/samples. they're both. Maybe if you cared a bit more, you'd research it yourself before passing judgement. PLUS, I'm sure student events and wbrs would much rather pick a band that most people would be happy with - not a band that would only satisfy a small group. Doug Moore:

Passion Pit is a band that consists of musicians who play instruments AND do synths/samples. they’re both. Maybe if you cared a bit more, you’d research it yourself before passing judgement. PLUS, I’m sure student events and wbrs would much rather pick a band that most people would be happy with – not a band that would only satisfy a small group.

]]> By: Doug Moore http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5265 Doug Moore Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:29:32 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5265 The writers of this blog can post whatever they want. If they want to follow leads from credible sources, then more power to them. That being said, we should totally get some Hardcore Punk Band to come up the punx and not crappy electro pop. -The other Doug The writers of this blog can post whatever they want. If they want to follow leads from credible sources, then more power to them.

That being said, we should totally get some Hardcore Punk Band to come up the punx and not crappy electro pop.

-The other Doug

]]> By: Emily http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5264 Emily Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:44:18 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5264 Doug and David: Yeah, I don't think I'm "cool" for posting this information. My sources wanted me to leak it for whatever political reason. I agreed because I thought the news was relevant for the price information. Please don't be unproductive and assume I think I'm the shit. We're trying to be a news source, here. If you're still in delusion over my feelings of self-worth, e-mail me and we can talk more in depth. Doug and David:

Yeah, I don’t think I’m “cool” for posting this information. My sources wanted me to leak it for whatever political reason. I agreed because I thought the news was relevant for the price information.

Please don’t be unproductive and assume I think I’m the shit. We’re trying to be a news source, here. If you’re still in delusion over my feelings of self-worth, e-mail me and we can talk more in depth.

]]> By: Alex N. http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5263 Alex N. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:04:28 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5263 If I were Student Events, I'd have some members leak that it was Passion Pit, and some leak that it was Owl City, and watch the ongoing debate only to reveal that we got BOTH. And then all would be awed and our dominance would be cemented. Actually, if I was Student Events I'd probably get bands that I like more. But you get the idea. If I were Student Events, I’d have some members leak that it was Passion Pit, and some leak that it was Owl City, and watch the ongoing debate only to reveal that we got BOTH. And then all would be awed and our dominance would be cemented. Actually, if I was Student Events I’d probably get bands that I like more. But you get the idea.

]]> By: Doug http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5262 Doug Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:25:57 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5262 Why members of Student Events and WBRS can't keep their yaps shut regardless of who is coming is beyond my understanding. Seems that everyone is just a bunch of prissy little preteen girls who get off at the prospect of knowing "secretive" information and divulging it carelessly. Who cares who it is now? They'll announce it when they announce it. What is with this "Oh, let me showcase my worth as I'm the first to break this news through my 'radical' blog page." All that knowing who is coming for Springfest before the official announcement does is give you all more time to whine and complain or praise and acclaim the choice of band(s). Get a life. Why members of Student Events and WBRS can’t keep their yaps shut regardless of who is coming is beyond my understanding. Seems that everyone is just a bunch of prissy little preteen girls who get off at the prospect of knowing “secretive” information and divulging it carelessly. Who cares who it is now? They’ll announce it when they announce it. What is with this “Oh, let me showcase my worth as I’m the first to break this news through my ‘radical’ blog page.” All that knowing who is coming for Springfest before the official announcement does is give you all more time to whine and complain or praise and acclaim the choice of band(s). Get a life.

]]> By: Lev http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5261 Lev Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:10:29 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5261 I think a lot of people are bothered by the excessive budget that Student Events gets. Its a huge amount of money and a lot of it goes to things that most people just don't care about. I pass no judgements about 40k for Passion Pit. I do pass judgement on those weird Brandeis Student Events glossy post-card like things that were passed out at Ben Folds. I think a lot of people are bothered by the excessive budget that Student Events gets. Its a huge amount of money and a lot of it goes to things that most people just don’t care about.

I pass no judgements about 40k for Passion Pit.

I do pass judgement on those weird Brandeis Student Events glossy post-card like things that were passed out at Ben Folds.

]]> By: David http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5260 David Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:43:27 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5260 I have heard from a lot of my own anonymous sources that it is in fact Owl City and that Passion Pit was lost to another school so you might want to get a little more up to date sources. As a person who used to book concerts for my high school you would be SHOCKED how much concerts actually cost I have no idea about this band in particular but in high school we brought in some big name artists and most were 50-60k for just an hour. I have never felt let down by a concert in my 3 years at Brandeis so I have faith it will all come together and pull through! Also I have read Innermost Parts for a while now looking for activist claims so aside from what my own sources say is 110% false information, I am upset that you have become a trash rumour site and sunk to a low level to ruin surprises for the campus. You say in your 'about me' that you are: Innermost Parts aims to support activism on campus. We believe in the power of organizing to create positive change. - This seems like you are just setting up a lot of negativity instead of using this for good support. I have heard from a lot of my own anonymous sources that it is in fact Owl City and that Passion Pit was lost to another school so you might want to get a little more up to date sources. As a person who used to book concerts for my high school you would be SHOCKED how much concerts actually cost I have no idea about this band in particular but in high school we brought in some big name artists and most were 50-60k for just an hour. I have never felt let down by a concert in my 3 years at Brandeis so I have faith it will all come together and pull through!
Also I have read Innermost Parts for a while now looking for activist claims so aside from what my own sources say is 110% false information, I am upset that you have become a trash rumour site and sunk to a low level to ruin surprises for the campus. You say in your ‘about me’ that you are: Innermost Parts aims to support activism on campus. We believe in the power of organizing to create positive change. – This seems like you are just setting up a lot of negativity instead of using this for good support.

]]> By: Anonymous http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5258 Anonymous Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:15:27 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5258 40k is not that much for a band. Especially a headlining act. I just want people to know, as someone who has experience with booking bands that we're not just handing bands a big ass paycheck. To put it into perspective, ben folds in fall was more expensive. And they tried to push drake on multiple colleges for 70k. Would you rather have a fun show or watch drake rap over prerecorded music for 35 minutes? Just want to put this in perspective for people who aren't familiar with every band ever and wants to whine about booking prices. And I see your points sahar, just voicing my opinion as well, yaknow? 40k is not that much for a band. Especially a headlining act. I just want people to know, as someone who has experience with booking bands that we’re not just handing bands a big ass paycheck. To put it into perspective, ben folds in fall was more expensive. And they tried to push drake on multiple colleges for 70k. Would you rather have a fun show or watch drake rap over prerecorded music for 35 minutes? Just want to put this in perspective for people who aren’t familiar with every band ever and wants to whine about booking prices.

And I see your points sahar, just voicing my opinion as well, yaknow?

]]> By: Springtimerox http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5257 Springtimerox Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:11:53 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5257 Let's all get drunk and party together. Plz. Let’s all get drunk and party together. Plz.

]]> By: Sahar http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5256 Sahar Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:09:07 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5256 Anon - I think you could make the case that we should not have shouted the information from the title but instead made it more discreet so that people who weren't interested in spoilers could avoid it. I'd probably agree with that argument. Anyways, multiple people have approached Emily and myself, being really pissed off about the cost of the show. Like I said before - "Passion Pit wooo! 40K - I hope they know what they're doing". Trying to smooth over the fact that people are pissed off isn't productive. As for "there was a lot of work put into Springfest so far" - I totally agree. I'm sure springfest will be great and the reaction so far to the Passion Pit announcement was been positive. I think neither Emily nor I is challenging that assertion. Anon – I think you could make the case that we should not have shouted the information from the title but instead made it more discreet so that people who weren’t interested in spoilers could avoid it. I’d probably agree with that argument.

Anyways, multiple people have approached Emily and myself, being really pissed off about the cost of the show. Like I said before – “Passion Pit wooo! 40K – I hope they know what they’re doing”. Trying to smooth over the fact that people are pissed off isn’t productive.

As for “there was a lot of work put into Springfest so far” – I totally agree. I’m sure springfest will be great and the reaction so far to the Passion Pit announcement was been positive. I think neither Emily nor I is challenging that assertion.

]]> By: Anonymous http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5255 Anonymous Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:46:20 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5255 Honestly, I'm really disappointed that this is up here. How is this part of an activist blog as opposed to a spoiler? Not only did people on SE have to negotiate, so did wbrs. There was a lot of hard work put into springfest so far. So, you're not getting facts straight, and ruining the surprise that certain people should be giving as a reward for their hard work. Regardless of who the band is, this isn't productive. It's like those people who yell Harry potter spoilers at boom releases, just not as funny. Honestly, I’m really disappointed that this is up here. How is this part of an activist blog as opposed to a spoiler? Not only did people on SE have to negotiate, so did wbrs. There was a lot of hard work put into springfest so far. So, you’re not getting facts straight, and ruining the surprise that certain people should be giving as a reward for their hard work. Regardless of who the band is, this isn’t productive. It’s like those people who yell Harry potter spoilers at boom releases, just not as funny.

]]> By: Sahar http://innermostparts.org/2010/03/13/passion-pit-billed-for-spring-fest/comment-page-1/#comment-5254 Sahar Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:10:51 +0000 http://innermostparts.org/?p=3179#comment-5254 Yale, don't joke about that. Remember Asher Roth? These people are capable of <strong>anything!</strong> Yale, don’t joke about that. Remember Asher Roth? These people are capable of anything!

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