Eat to the Beat Concert Series -------- Who are these bands?

[hayesdvc]

DW and I are in our mid 50's and have been going to these concerts for many years. I can remember in years past as we went through the entire list of acts, we would want to see the majority of the bands booked, however, for the bands we did not want to see we still knew who they were.

With the schedule being released this week, we again went through the entire list. As a I called out the names, we looked at each other as if I was speaking a foreign language; we knew very little of them this year. As each year passes, our knowledge of the booked bands continue to fade. I just assumed we are not as "hip" as we once were.

I took the list to my job and read it to my co-workers. Their age range is 25 to 75.

The younger "cool kids" knew more than I did, however, I was shocked that is was not that many more.

So, is it just me or have the acts over the last several years been much lesser known/desirable than once before?

 

[mesaboy2]

More well known/desirable acts have little reason to perform at Epcot.

Spoiler

Might be $ related.

 

[hayesdvc]

Any reason to think that Disney's pocketbook has gotten tighter and are unwilling to pay for the better known acts of the 70's, 80's, etc. that still tour? I can only assume Disney feels F&W would not suffer even if there were no concerts due to its overall popularity (See Summer Series Concerts).

 

[mesaboy2]

Any reason to think that Disney's pocketbook has gotten tighter and are unwilling to pay for the better known acts of the 70's, 80's, etc. that still tour?

Entirely plausible.

 

[TomServo27]

Hey there Delilah
What's it like in New York City?
I'm a thousand miles away
But girl, tonight you look so pretty
Yes you do

 

[LilyWDW]

I just looked at the list and there were only like 5 I didn't recognize so *shrug*. I'm 35 to give you are idea. I think it's a good list with a decent mix of music.

 

[DebbieB]

I had to look up Toad the Wet Sprocket last year. About your age, no clue.

 

[NuJoy]

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[Happiest.Haunt_999]

Maybe it's my love for music but I know who each and every one of these acts are lol!

 

[NuJoy]

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[Happiest.Haunt_999]

Me too; except the country artists. I just can't. 25% of the artists in this year's line up continue to be in my regular music rotation I listen to daily.

I said I know who they are, not that I listen to all of them (no country for me either lol)

 

[Maggie'sMom]

I was a teen in the 80's; but my favorite music is from the 90's.

I was a teen in the 80s and most of my favorite music is from the 80s. I know about 2/3 of the bands on the schedule.

 

[patrickpiteo]

A little off this FW band topic... but what happened to the summer series concerts they used to have st Epcot?

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I'm in my early 30s and familiar with most of the acts except a few.

 

[WEDWDW]

A little off this FW band topic... but what happened to the summer series concerts they used to have st Epcot?

Sounds Like Summer was quietly "retired" this year-I'm assuming for financial reasons.

It is really sad-SLS added SO much to the Summer Epcot experience!

American Music Machine is taking the place of SLS this Summer-I like them,but not the same experience as SLS.

 

[Kaytie]

Interesting. I'm a tad older than the OP; while I've heard of 19 of the performers, I've only heard music from 12. Fourteen if you count Mmmbop and Who Let the Dogs Out

 

[Sarahslay]

oooooo I actually wish I could go and see some of these people (if not most of them!). I'm in my mid 30's, and would die to see Hanson while at Disney. Yes, I know I'm crazy . Already seeing them in September in Nashville though. My mom would kill to see Kenny G lol. A ton of these bands are from the 90's, but there are a couple newer ones (I think one or two were on American Idol? I know I saw a song by Lauren Alaina on my itunes country chart today)

 

[Alesia]

I'm 40 and I looked at the list and recognized all but 2 of the acts: Delta Rae and Lauren Alaina. I wouldn't say that the bands are less recognizable than they have been in the past, but they're definitely more diverse.

 

[JerseyJanice]

I'm the same age as the OP, and I don't think most of the acts are too obscure. I recognize many of the songs the Disney lists, if not the band's name.

That said, it's an eclectic mix. Disney obviously tries to book acts with as broad appeal as possible. It can't be easy, and I commend them for coming up with such an interesting roster.

P.S. I wish Taylor Dayne were playing during my trip. I was kinda bummed when I found out she would be the act for my 50th birthday celebration, but she was fantastic! If anyone reading this is there when she is playing, go see her. You'll be dazzled by how great her show is.

 

[ErinsMommy]

My DH is still hating that he's missing out on 38 special by days!