It’s hard to convey everything that happens at Bonnaroo. So much is missed, and so many different experiences occur that it’s futile to try and capture it all. At the same time, so much is seen and so many experiences had. For me, Bonnaroo has been all about the music since the very first year, [...]
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June 14, 2009
Bonnaroo Update!
Hello all! As Bruce Springsteen begins what is sure to be a lengthy encore, I thought I’d pause and fill you in on some of he happenings I’ve witnessed so far at Bonnaroo.
Weather was a factor on Thursday, but this event has nonetheless turned into one of the best weather situations possible. A huge storm [...]
June 5, 2009
Tennessee Shines at Bonnaroo
Saturday, June 13, from 12-8 p.m. at Bonnaroo’s The Other Tent, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale hosts the Tennessee Shines stage with eight hours of bluegrass from The SteelDrivers, Cherryholmes, the Del McCoury Band and the David Grisman Quintet. Lauderdale will introduce the bands, sit in for some songs and welcome special guests to the stage [...]
June 5, 2009
Follow Me to Bonnaroo – Setlists, Observations, and Other Tweets
Follow me to Bonnaroo by visiting the Wounded Messenger Twitter feed – The Wounded Tweeter. I’ll be providing updates on my whole experience at the festival this year, such as what music I’m seeing at the time, set lists from the performances, notes on the poster exhibit and other attractions, food reports, weather observations, crowd [...]
June 5, 2009
Bonnaroo Preview: Phish
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 [...]
June 3, 2009
Bonnaroo Preview: Ben Sollee
Ben Sollee is quickly gaining fame for his social involvement as well as his sophisticated music. The 24-year-old cellist and vocalist is perhaps best known for his work in the Sparrow Quartet with Bela Fleck, Casey Driessen, and Abigail Washburn. But this summer he’s coming firmly into his own, musically and socially. Once again, Bonnaroo [...]
May 15, 2009
Bonnaroo Preview: Jessica Lea Mayfield
Jessica Lea Mayfield will still be a teenager for most of the summer of 2009, but her fan base and career have already grown to maturity. The 19-year-old singer/songwriter has entranced alt-folk fans around the world with her expressive songs, poetically powerful lyrics, and haunting voice, and there’s a growing, tangible fervor surrounding the young [...]
May 11, 2009
Bonnaroo Preview: Russian Circles
Chicago’s Russian Circles are sure to draw plenty of attention from adventurous music lovers during their 50-minute slot at Bonnaroo 2009. As the festival-at-large gears up for Bruce Springsteen at 9 PM, the trio will be lighting up the Troo Music Lounge with their explosive instrumentals.
A huge crowd could be headed this band’s way. [...]
