Village Voice Siren Festival 2005 Line-up Update

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According to a press release Gothamist received, "scheduled performers include Spoon, Mates Of State, Brendan Benson, VHS Or Beta, Dungen, Q And Not U, and The Dears, with many more to be announced."

So for those following along, the only surprises here are Mates of State and Dungen (plus Spoon is confirmed). That's good news. It's not often we get to see Dungen (though I couldn't really get into their album last year), Mates of State is fun, and Spoon rocks.

posted at 12:25 PM on May 31, 2005 in music | Comments (15)

Comments (15)

Dungen...woah!! .. have they ever played a show in the states before?

Posted by Anonymous | May 31, 2005 12:45 PM

finally!

Posted by jenny | May 31, 2005 12:48 PM

I knew that rumor that Spoon wouldn't play was nonsence...

Mates of State! nice....

Posted by Anonymous | May 31, 2005 12:49 PM

hmm, any predictions on which bigger name will be the headliner?

Posted by wes | May 31, 2005 12:57 PM

the rumor of ryan adams headlining makes sense.

for his current tour,it almost seems as if he's been going out of his way to not play new york. he's already played poughkipsie to promote the new album, and he's playing new jersey this weekend. but so far, no city dates.

Posted by pete m. | May 31, 2005 1:04 PM

Oh my dear, that would be really great.

Posted by wes | May 31, 2005 1:31 PM

ryan adams? yuk. on the beach or rides before dusk if he plays. BOOOOOORIIIING.

Posted by tom | May 31, 2005 1:34 PM

this year is already shaping up to be better than last year which stunk musically and was by far the worst it has ever been. all other years were some of the best days in memory.

Posted by tom | May 31, 2005 1:37 PM

Brendan Benson and Spoon should be good. I must find a way to move to Brooklyn. I must.

Posted by Detroit | May 31, 2005 3:07 PM

Usually 14 bands a year, so I guess we can expect at least seven more...

Posted by Anonymous | May 31, 2005 3:28 PM

BOR-ING.

Posted by Neuman | May 31, 2005 4:01 PM

Hopefully there are a bunch of people that fell the same way that you do and less people attend making it not as crowded...

Posted by Anonymous | May 31, 2005 4:11 PM

From Shitfork:

"In other news, Spoon have just been announced as a main act for the Siren Festival in New York in July."

I still wish there were more local bands...