With the year coming to a close you’ll likely see a few more lists regarding some of the best musical-related things of the year as seen through my eyes. It should be noted that none of my choices are based on popularity, polls or anything like that. Although these lists are basically personal reminders, I would also …
Tag Archive: Bonnaroo 2010
Dec
11
2010
Jun
23
2010
My Last Day at Bonnaroo 2010
Before I knew it, the last day of Bonnaroo had arrived and I knew it wouldn’t be too long before I was back home wishing it was 2011 and that I was back on the farm. At the same time however, I was so worn out both physically and mentally, that I just couldn’t help …
Jun
23
2010
My Saturday at Bonnaroo 2010
Absolutely nothing was different with the beginning of day three of my Bonnaroo experience: 1. Wake up at sunrise to ninety degrees of pure hell 2. Find my neighbors still partying from the night before 3. Chow down on some chips and peaches 4. Take the poor man’s version of a shower by cleaning myself …
Jun
17
2010
My Friday at Bonnaroo 2010
I awoke sometime shortly after sunrise on Friday morning, to what I’d imagine is the same feeling you would have if you were stuck inside of an oven. With it being this early and already topping ninety degrees, we were still several hours away from the music beginning for the day, so I spent the …
Jun
16
2010
My Thursday at Bonnaroo 2010
Shorty after 6:30 am on Thursday, June 10, I departed for my fourth trip to the small town of Manchester, Tennessee and the anything-but-small Bonnaroo Music Festival. About five-and-a-half hours later I had arrived in the “where everybody knows your name” town, passing along several small family-owned businesses who had signs out …
Jun
09
2010
Not Going to Bonnaroo? No Problem…
By this time tomorrow I’ll be down in Manchester, Tennessee for my fourth trip to one of the biggest music festivals in the country – Bonnaroo. 80,000 music lovers from all over the world will be coming together to take in four full days and nights of music, art displays, eco-conscious workshops, film screenings, comedy …
Jun
08
2010
Bonnaroo Top 20
I thought I’d make one last post before I head down to Bonnaroo, and that would be my top twenty picks for this year. There’s just so much going on every second of the day at Bonnaroo, you honestly can’t go wrong with whatever you choose. Personally though, these are the ones I’m looking forward to …
Jun
06
2010
Back to Tennessee
I’ll be heading down to Manchester, Tennessee in a few days to cover the Bonnaroo Music Festival. I’m currently getting some interviews set up with a number of the bands playing this year, and I have to say that I’ve never been as anxious as I am for what will be my fourth Bonnaroo experience. I won’t …
May
21
2010
A Preview of Bonnaroo by Day: Sunday
Sunday, June 13 What Stage John Butler Trio (1:45-3:00 pm) Australian roots rock band, also playing styles of acoustic blues and funk. They have performed at Bonnaroo numerous times since the beginning, but not since 2007. They return to the main stage this year with a new lineup that includes Byron Luiters on bass and …
May
21
2010
A Preview of Bonnaroo by Day: Saturday
Saturday, June 12 What Stage Big Sam’s Funky Nation (1:15-2:30 pm) Jimmy Cliff (3:30-5:00 pm) The Dead Weather (6:00-7:30 pm) Stevie Wonder (8:30-10:30 pm) Jay-Z (11:30-1:30 am) Which Stage Rebelution (11:30-12:15 pm) Baaba Maal (12:45-1:45 pm) Norah Jones (2:30-4:00 pm) The Avett Brothers (4:45-6:15 pm) Weezer (7:00-8:30 pm) This Tent Circa Survive (2:00-3:00 pm) Isis …