For some reason, the X-Fest organizers ba*%s to bring in a bunch of bigger name indie acts and put them on the docket. They were going in the right direction with DFA1979, Weakerthans, Sheepdogs, etc. But then we get Blink 182, and Dallas Green crap shoved down our throats. I do like Weezer, but like Troutman said, their best stuff is behind them. AWOLnation was good, and a few other acts are as well, but nothing to justify that price point.
Sled Island is such a gem this year. Unfortunately Superchunk and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion play at the same time (small venues). I'll probably stick to that if I can't get a one day pass at X-Fest when DFA are playing.
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