After months and months of waiting, but yet still four months to go, Bonnaroo is finally releasing the names of those who will appear at the country’s biggest and best music festival. Voted “Festival of the Decade” by Consequence of Sound. See y’all in sunny Manchester, Tennessee in June!
For many of us, the Bonnaroo lineup release day feels much like Christmas. I woke up this morning and looked out my window to see at least a foot of snow (and it’s still coming down). Now I play the waiting game to see which bands will be playing this year’s festival. I sure hope we get some good presents this year!
Tickets also went back onsale today, and you can find everything you need regarding that on the Bonnaroo website. I’d like to thank everyone who took the time today to stop by my blog and fill me in on things they were hearing regarding the lineup. Feel free to let me know what you think of this year’s lineup. Good? Bad? Doesn’t matter? Would love to hear your thoughts. Email me at nate@brokenmic.com or feel free to just comment.
Initial Lineup (More Artists To Be Announced)
The Flaming Lips with Stardeath and White Dwarfs
Alternative Rock/Experimental Rock/Neo-Psychedelia
The Flaming Lips mark their return to Bonnaroo this summer, for the first time since 2007, when they played a latenight show Saturday night on the festival’s second biggest stage, the Which Stage. That night, they managed to land a giant UFO on the stage tricked out with flashing, psychedelic lights (it actually lowered from the roof of the stage to appear as if it were actually landing). Once the spaceship touched down, frontman Wayne Coyne emerged from the ship in his plastic bubble and ascended out into the crowd, bringing a new meaning to the term “crowd surfing.” This year, the Lips are scheduled for two latenight performances, both on Friday night. They will kick things off at midnight (playing their own material) and will return around 2:30 am to cover the classic Pink Floyd album, Darkside of the Moon, with Stardeath and White Dwarfs. It is sure to go down as not only one of the best performances in Bonnaroo history, but quite possibly the band’s history.
Phoenix
French Alternative Rock
Fresh off last month’s Grammy Awards in which they won their first award for “Best Alternative Music Album” for 2009′s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, this French foursome returns for a second time to the Bonnaroo farm this summer. They were a late addition to last year’s lineup, leaving them with a short, forty-five minute latenight set playing opposite headliners Phish on Friday night. But it was a short and sweet set, which ended up being one of the most talked about of the entire weekend. With four studio albums in their catalogue, they’ve certainly got enough material that will earn them a much longer set this time around, and I would expect nothing less in terms of a spectacular, energetic performance.
Weezer
Alternative Rock/Pop Punk
Perhaps the most successful, most important and most influential pop punk band of all-time, Weezer is finally making their way to Bonnaroo, for a performance many will tell you is long overdue. Last year saw both the release of their seventh studio album, Raditude, which debuted and peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200, as well as a bus accident mid-tour that left frontman Rivers Cuomo pretty banged up, forcing them to cancel the rest of the tour. Cuomo has made a speedy recovery and the band looks to rebound and get back out there in 2010.
Blues Traveler
Alternative Rock/Blues Rock/Jam Band
Hard to believe that harmonica virtuoso John Popper and his band broke into the mainstream sixteen years ago with their album Four and hits like “Run-Around” and “Hook.” Known for their improvisational live shows, they’ll be returning to Bonnaroo for the first time since 2006, bringing together fans of both jam and pop.
OK Go
Alternative Rock/Power Pop
Baroness
Progressive Metal
John Fogerty
Blues/Country/Southern Rock
You know his songs, you know his voice. You are probably familiar with the history of Creedence Clearwater Revival, John’s stint in the Army Reserve, and the departure of John’s brother Tom in 1971, followed a year later by the ultimate demise of CCR. Fogerty is no stranger to festivals like this, having headlined the original Woodstock with CCR, taking the stage at 12:30 am on day two, immediately following the Grateful Dead, and opening for the late Janis Joplin. CCR songs like “Bad Moon Rising”, “Proud Mary” and “Fortunate Son” are songs that still today appeal to the masses, and it’s about time Fogerty was invited to the party.
Jeff Beck
Blues/Hard Rock/Instrumental/Jazz Fusion
Medeski, Martin & Wood
Experimental/Free Jazz/Funk
ISIS
Avant-Garde/Progressive Metal
The Punch Brothers
Acoustic/Bluegrass
The Avett Brothers
Bluegrass/Folk Rock
Cross Canadian Ragweed
AltCountry/Southern Rock
311
Alternative Rock/Rap/Reggae/Ska
Bassnectar
Electronica/Trip-Hop
Neon Indian
Electronica/Indie Pop
Daryl Hall (of Hall & Oates) with Chromeo
Electronica/Funk/Pop/Rock/Soul
Big Sam’s Funky Nation
Funk/Jazz/Rock
The Black Keys
Blues/Garage Rock
The Constellations
Psychedelic Rock
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Acoustic/Bluegrass/Folk
The National
Indie Rock
Dave Matthews Band
Acoustic/Jamband/Jazz/Pop/Rock
Ingrid Michaelson
Indie-Folk/Pop
The xx
Indie Rock/Post-Punk
Aeroplane
Psychedelic Pop
Regina Spektor
Acoustic/Alternative Rock/Blues/Indie Rock
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The Disco Biscuits
Jamband/Trance Fusion
Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers
Bluegrass
Mayer Hawthorne and the County
Rap/Soul
Wale
Alternative Hip-Hop
Japandroids
Noise Pop
Norah Jones
Blues/Jazz/Pop/Soul
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Local Natives
Indie-Folk Rock
Baaba Maal
World Music
…And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
Noise Rock
Jay-Z
Hip-Hop/Rap
Stevie Wonder
Funk/Pop/R&B/Soul
Thievery Corporation
Jazz/Reggae/World Music
Dropkick Murphys
Celtic Punk
Kings of Leon
Alternative Rock/Garage Rock/Southern Rock
GWAR
Shock Rock/Thrash Metal
Zac Brown Band
Country
Tinariwen
African Blues
She & Him
AltCountry/Indie-Folk Pop
Jimmy Cliff
Reggae/Ska
Tokyo Police Club
Indie Rock/Post-Punk
Needtobreathe
Alternative Christian Rock
Monte Montgomery
Acoustic/Pop/Rock
Kid Cudi
Alternative Hip-Hop
Manchester Orchestra
Indie Rock
Dr. Dog
Indie Rock/Psychedelic Rock
Mew
Alternative Rock/Experimental/Post-Rock
The Dead Weather
Alternative Rock/Blues/Garage Rock
Clutch
Funk/Heavy Metal/Punk
The Bakerton Group
Instrumental Blues/Jamband
John Prine
Country/Folk
They Might Be Giants
Alternative Rock
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Funk/Hip-Hop/Reggae
Dave Rawlings Machine
Acoustic/Bluegrass/Folk
The Melvins
Experimental/Grunge/Punk
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Bluegrass/Country/Folk Rock
Julia Nunes
Acoustic/Indie
Jay Electronica
Hip-Hop
The Postelles
Alternative Rock/Garage Rock/Pop
Lotus
Electronica/Instrumental
Alison Krauss & Union Station
Bluegrass/Country/Folk
Rise Against
Hardcore/Punk
Rebelution
Reggae Rock
Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley with Nas
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The Gaslight Anthem
Indie Rock/Punk
Tenacious D
Acoustic Metal/Comedic Rock
Jamey Johnson
Country
Tori Amos
Alternative Rock/Pop
The Entrance Band
Psychedelic Rock
The Dodos
Indie Pop/Psychedelic Folk Rock
John Butler Trio
Alternative Rock/Funk/Jamband
Aterciopelados
Latin Pop
Blitzen Trapper
Experimental/Indie Rock
Calexico
Americana/Indie Rock/Tex-Mex
Indie rock band from Arizona, blending elements of country, folk, funk, jazz, Latin, soul and Southern rock. You may like them if you’re into Iron & Wine, Uncle Tupelo or Son Volt.
Mumford & Sons
Indie Folk Rock
Deadmau5
Electro/Trance
Pronounced “dead mouse.” Moniker created by Joel Zimmerman after an incident in which a mouse crawled inside his computer and died. One of the current hottest acts in the electronica scene, named #6 in DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 DJ’s of 2009.” Will be one of the best latenight shows this year.
Martin Sexton
Folk/Pop
New York singer/songwriter who has been performing for nearly twenty years. Mixes elements of blues, country, gospel, R&B and soul. Known as a live performer for his improv jams and beatboxing. You might like him if you’re into Glen Phillips, Shawn Mullins or Shawn Colvin.
LCD Soundsystem
Dance Punk
Long overdue at Bonnaroo. Led by James Murphy, the live band includes members of both Hot Chip and The Juan Maclean. Sure to be one of the best latenight shows at Bonnaroo this year, with their mix of dance, punk and disco.
Kris Kristofferson
Folk/Outlaw Country
Legendary country musician from the supergroup The Highwaymen, which included Cash, Waylon and Willie. Responsible for writing songs like “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” Dated Janis Joplin until her death in 1971.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Funk/Hip-Hop/Jazz
Trombone Shorty is the moniker of Troy Andrews, a 24-year old jazz virtuoso from New Orleans. Was a bandleader by the age of six. Named by the “Best R&B/Funk Band” in 2008 and 2009, by a premier New Orleans music magazine called Offbeat. U2′s The Edge had this to say about a performance he saw of them twelve-years ago…”We were just mesmerized by him. I ended up with Bono, after a few tequilas, dancing with a bunch of girls on the top of the bar. It was one of those sort of nights.”
Here We Go Magic
Experimental/Indie Folk/Psychedelic Pop
Band created by former solo singer/songwriter Luke Temple. You’ll love them if you’re into Grizzly Bear or Yeasayer.
The Temper Trap
Alternative Rock/Post-Punk
Young Australian band who have built quite a history with the life long friendships between the band members. Check them out if you like Bloc Party or Phoenix.
Diane Birch
Blues/Soul
Classically-trained pianist who learned to play by ear. Spent much of her childhood moving around the world to places like South Africa and Australia before her parents settled in Portland, Oregon. As her career was starting to break out, she was personally invited by Prince to go to his house and jam with him and his band. Check her out if you like Duffy, Adele or Toby Lightman.
Lucero
AltCountry/Punk
Memphis band known for non-stop touring and nice mix of country and punk rock. Check them out if you like Slobberbone, the Drive-By Truckers or William Elliott Whitmore.
Les Claypool
Alternative Rock/Experimental/Metal
Very unique bass player, using techniques like finger slapping and flamenco strumming, best known for his role in Primus and Oysterhead. Has created a number of different bands like the Frog Brigade and Bucket of Bernie Brains. Auditioned for Metallica in the 80′s after Cliff Burton died, losing to Jason Newsted. Can’t imagine what Metallica would’ve sounded like with him on bass. Has been a favorite at Bonnaroo since its inception in 2002. Check him out if you’re into weird and heavy funk metal.
Miranda Lambert
Country
Inspired to become a country star by attending a Garth Brooks concert as a child. Began her music career in her teens, going on shows like Johnny High Country Music Review (where LeAnn Rimes was discovered) and Nashville Star, which was the launching pad of her career when she placed third on a national level. Check her out if you like Sugarland, Gretchen Wilson or Sara Evans.
Brandi Carlile
AltCountry/Folk/Pop
28-year old singer and songwriter who was one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Artists to Watch” in 2005. Has toured with Chris Isaak, Tori Amos, Shawn Colvin, The Fray and Ray LaMontagne. Check her out if you’re into the Indigo Girls or Patty Griffin.
Against Me!
Punk Rock
Known for a folk-influenced punk sound and energetic live shows. Check them out if you’re into the Bouncing Souls or Alkaline Trio.
B.o.B.
Hip-Hop/R&B
Bobby Ray Simmons, 21-year old rapper from Decatur, Georgia, signed to T.I.’s Grand Hustle Label and Atlantic Records. Will release his debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, in April this year. His song “Created a Monster” is featured on the Madden ’10 soundtrack. Influenced by 80′s music, rap, techno, rock, funk and doo wop.
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Experimental/Indie Folk/Psychedelic Rock
Kind of like an indie-folk rock circus. Frontman Alex Ebert created the alter-ego of Edward Sharpe, a messiah-like figure sent to earth to save mankind, often distracted by falling in love. Check them out if you’re into Monsters of Folk or Yeasayer.
Ozomatli
Funk/Hip-Hop/Latin/World Music
From Los Angeles, formed in ’95. Have performed at Bonnaroo multiple times. They mix styles of funk, hip hop, Latin salsa, reggae, rock and world music, often with political themes in their lyrics. Check them out if you’re into Jurassic 5 or Galactic.
Miike Snow
Indie Electro Pop
Swedish band made up of Andrew Wyatt, Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg. Karlsson and Winnberg were childhood friends who reunited in ’00 and met Wyatt while working on an album for another artist. They’ve worked with artists like Madonna and Kylie Minogue and won a Grammy for Britney Spears “Toxic.” Released their debut album last year. Described as “a-ha meets Animal Collective.”
Hot Rize
Bluegrass
Rose to fame in the 80′s, and led by Tim O’ Brien on vocals, mandolin and fiddle. Went on hiatus in ’92 after the death of founding member Charles Sawtelle. Regrouped ten years later and added Bryan Sutton on guitar.
Dan Deacon Ensemble
Electronic
Electronic music composer from Baltimore, Maryland. Used to play tuba in Langhorne Slim’s band. Graduated from the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College in New York, with degrees in electro-acoustic and computer music composition. Check his ensemble out if you’re into Animal Collective, Black Moth Super Rainbow or Fuck Buttons.
Bonnaroo 2010 Initial Lineup
Dave Matthews Band
Kings of Leon
Stevie Wonder
Jay-Z
Tenacious D
Weezer
The Flaming Lips with Stardeath and White Dwarfs performing Pink Floyd’s Darkside of the Moon
The Dead Weather
Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley and Nas
Phoenix
Norah Jones
Michael Franti and Spearhead
John Fogerty
Regina Spektor
Jimmy Cliff
LCD Soundsystem
The Avett Brothers
Thievery Corporation
Rise Against
Tori Amos
The National
Zac Brown Band
Les Claypool
John Prine
The Black Keys
Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers
Jeff Beck
Dropkick Murphys
She and Him
Against Me!
Disco Biscuits
Daryl Hall with Chromeo
Jamey Johnson
Clutch
Bassnectar
Kid Cudi
Baaba Maal
Kris Kristofferson
Medeski, Martin and Wood
The xx
GWAR
Dan Deacon Ensemble
Tinariwen
Wale
Deadmau5
The Melvins
The Gaslight Anthem
Miike Snow
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Dr. Dog
They Might Be Giants
The Punch Brothers
Isis
Blitzen Trapper
Blues Traveler
Miranda Lambert
Calexico
OK Go
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue
Martin Sexton
Lotus
Baroness
Dave Rawlings Machine
Mayer Hawthorne and the County
Japandroids
Jay Electronica
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Ingrid Michaelson
The Dodos
Manchester Orchestra
The Temper Trap
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Big Sam’s Funky Nation
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Needtobreathe
Tokyo Police Club
The Entrance Band
Local Natives
Brandi Carlile
Mumford and Sons
Rebelution
Diane Birch
Monte Montgomery
Julia Nunes
The Postelles
Lucero
Here We Go Magic
Hot Rize
Neon Indian
B.o.B.
3 comments
Craig says:
February 9, 2010 at 10:49 am (UTC -4 )
Knoxville News is saying Blues Traveler.
susan says:
February 9, 2010 at 3:23 pm (UTC -4 )
bands have official announced today that they’re playing my favorite music festival: official announced http://usspost.com/bonnaroo-usspost-5288/
The Noble Visions says:
February 9, 2010 at 8:26 pm (UTC -4 )
Nice coverage of the lineup today. I like the fact that you included pictures of the artists for reference. Bonnaroo!
Joshua @ The Noble Visions