When the first Bonnaroo took place in 2002, Phish had been “on hiatus” for nearly 2 years, and there was relentless speculation that Trey Anastasio’s festival-closing set would transmogrify into the band’s comeback. The rumors never panned out, but the possibility electrified the weekend. You could feel the excitement in the stiff Tennessee air for [...]
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May 7, 2009
The Messenger at Bonnaroo – Festival Schedule Available
Bonnaroo is just over a month away, and now that the schedule is available, it’s as good of a time as any to let you know that I will be attending the festival and providing updates numerous times per day.
Eventually, there will be a Wounded Messenger Twitter feed, which I will use to keep [...]
April 21, 2009
Depeche Mode, Tool, Killers Lead Lollapalooza Lineup
Chicago’s Grant Park will once again host Lollapalooza, which takes place August 7-9, 2009. This year’s headliners – Depeche Mode, Tool, and The Killers – are hardly the main attraction, as the event features dozens of worthwhile bands for less than 200 bucks.
One look at the schedule, posted below, reveals some heavyweight bands that weigh [...]
April 13, 2009
Pearl Jam, DMB, Beastie Boys Headline Outside Lands Festival
The lineup for San Francisco’s Outside Lands Festival was announced today. The event will take place in historic Golden Gate Park on August 28-30.
Pearl Jam
Dave Matthews Band
Beastie Boys
Incubus
Black Eyed Peas
M.I.A
Jason Mraz
Ween
The Mars Volta
Thievery Corporation
Modest Mouse
Band of Horses
TV on the Radio
Dead Weather
Atmosphere
Tom Jones
Silversun Pickups
The National
Q-Tip
Brett Dennen
Built To Spill
Mastodon
Raphael Saadiq
Calexico
Os Mutantes
Midnite
JJ Grey & Mofro
Kinky
Deerhunter
Lila Downs
Trombone Shorty & [...]
March 30, 2009
Coldplay, Tool, Beastie Boys Aboard for All Points West Fest
Jersey City’s All Points West Music Festival has navigated a world of music and come up with headliner heaven. New York City’s own Beastie Boys will close out the first night of the 3-day event, which happens July 31, August 1, and August 2. Liberty State Park again hosts the festival, and it provides a [...]
