Across festival circuit, Woodstock's legacy felt Aug 15, 2009
Bonnaroo fans gather to watch the Yeah Yeah Yeahs during the Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival in Manchester, Tenn ... "A lot of them are modeled after Woodstock Bonnaroo and Coachella, in particular," Lang said in an interview ... But in the last decade, the spirit of Woodstock (and California Jam) has been taken up by a number of well-attended, well-organized mega-festivals such as Tennessee's Bonnaroo, Southern California's Coachella and the reincarnated, Chicago-based Lollapalooza. (MSNBC -- News)
Woodstock Echoes At Current Festivals Aug 14, 2009
"A lot of them are modeled after Woodstock -- Bonnaroo and Coachella, in particular," Lang said in an interview ... But in the last decade, the spirit of Woodstock (and California Jam) has been taken up by a number of well-attended, well-organized mega-festivals such as Tennessee's Bonnaroo, Southern California's Coachella and the reincarnated, Chicago-based Lollapalooza ... " Festivals thrive on selling not only a smorgasbord of acts (more than 100 played at this year's Bonnaroo), but on... (KIRO TV, WA)
Havens: Woodstock, world's biggest family reunion Aug 13, 2009
Well, certainly large three-day festivals are still happening all over: Coachella and Bonnaroo in the United States, the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury abroad, but the reality of what made Woodstock become such a historical event has definitely changed. Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
Concert.tv Promos Back San Francisco Music Fest Aug 13, 2009
Another Planet Entertainment, the largest independent promoter in the Bay Area, and Superfly Productions, co-creators of Bonnaroo, are teaming with Concert. tv on the promotional campaign. (Multichannel News)
Woodstock's Vibe Alive and Well in 2009 Aug 11, 2009
Magic of 1969 Festival of Peace, Love And Music Recaptured at Bonnaroo and Beyond ... People listen to music as the sun sets at the Bonnaroo music festival in Manchester, Tenn ... Correspondent Mark Strassmann joined the crowd of 80,000 at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. (CBS News)
Cheap thrills Jul 30, 2009
Bonnaroo music festival in TennesseeDespite a lagging economy, thousands of folks flocked to music festivals like South By Southwest, Coachella, and Bonnaroo this year ... At Bonnaroo in June, 10% of the $235 tickets were sold through the layaway plan. (CNN -- Money)
Hotels fall short during regions busiest month Jul 28, 2009
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester also happened during the same weekend this year. Tom Negri, general manager at , said Bonnaroo led to more room bookings from fans who went to the festival an hour south of Nashville and decided to stay in Music City. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Woodstock revisited ... 40 years later Jul 26, 2009
The hippie community of Woodstock, embodied for so long by the Dead and its followers, is re-created weekly in the jam-band subculture from Bonnaroo to All Good. Hollywood is getting in on the act with the comedy "Taking Woodstock.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Saving The Jay Jul 26, 2009
The addition of the favorite son of Brooklyn's Marcy projects not only boosts All Points West to the level of Bonnaroo in Tennessee or Lollapalooza in Chicago. It also makes it feel like a celebration of New York City. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Cancer delays Beastie Boys album Jul 21, 2009
One of the act's last live performances was at Tennessee's Bonnaroo music festival last month. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Catskills get rich flavor of bluegrass Jul 17, 2009
She said festival Producer and museum Board of Trustees Chairwoman Mary Doub had done a good job of reaching out to musicians who have performed at other festivals such as The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, held annually in Tennessee, to expand the festival s lineup. She said that although Grey Fox was only being hosed by the Walsh Farm for the second year, the new location was starting to feel like home for a lot of the musicians. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Mike Doughty: Alt-rocker reborn as solo artist Jul 3, 2009
The new stuff caught the ear of Dave Matthews, a big Soul Coughing fan, at Bonnaroo and Matthews signed Doughty to his own label. The deal and the resulting 2005 record "Haughty Melodic" found Doughty back on the charts, something he was familiar with from his days fronting Soul Coughing. (Sioux City Journal)
Bourne loses a young star: Speed was a factor in crash; none wore seatbelts Jul 3, 2009
Her family said she had just returned from the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee. Pouler was listed in good condition Tuesday at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Could JetBlue’s T5 be the next CBGB? Jul 3, 2009
JetBlue and Superfly Productions, which has staged a slew of successful festivals, including Bonnaroo, have partnered to create Live from T5, a concert series and online competition to find the nation s best rock, jazz and R&B performers. The contest runs until 12 a.m. on July 31, though the final entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. on July 22. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Wilco (the article): Chicago band revels in rock Jul 2, 2009
- When its remarked to Jeff Tweedy while walking backstage at the recent Bonnaroo Music Festival that its a shame he wont have time to catch most of the festivals other acts, he turns and smiles. Yeah, well, I dont really like music. (MSNBC -- Music)
Phish Plan Three-Day Festival In October Jul 1, 2009
While the band's official Web site has a few hints, no official location has been announced (VHI.com -- Music News)
Who's winning the late-night matchup? It's a split decision Jun 30, 2009
But O'Brien has slowly but surely loosened the restraints, jumping on his desk, growling at giggly female guests and dragging in a grotesque wax figure of Henry Winkler sweetly titled: "The Fonz at the Urinal." Even Triumph the Insult Comic Dog has filed a report, this time from the Bonnaroo Music Festival, where he tormented the Beastie Boys and anyone intoxicated enough to do "the noodle dance." Anyone who thought O'Brien would be doing a grown-up show is wonderfully mistaken. Letterm 00000F05... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Concert tickets come with a price: Volunteerism Jun 30, 2009
Rothbury and Bonnaroo festivals enticed fans with layaway plans. LiveNation offers four-packs (buy three tickets, get one free). (USA Today)
MGMT to Support Paul McCartney for Two Special Shows in Boston on August 5 & 6 Jun 27, 2009
MGMT recently performed at The 2009 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN. Their 2 a.m. set on the morning of Saturday, June 13th had press heralding their performance as the highlight of the festival ... com playfully declared, "Sorry, Mr. Springsteen and Mr. Anastasio: MGMT were headlining Bonnaroo -- and everybody knew it." MGMT are also set to headline a sold-out show in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Wednesday, July 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
elephantjournal.com: 10 Things to do in Boulder, Colorado Jun 27, 2009
From compostable beer cups to security guards on horses, music festival Bonnaroo is finding a way for a new generation to care for the earth--all while letting the good times roll. elephantjournal. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Jun 26, 2009
The New York trio has toured all over the world (the Montreal Jazz Festival and Bonnaroo), but settled down long enough to record its second album, the first in five years, "Did You Miss Me?" The new deep house tunes are highlighted by the smooth lead single, "Home to You." 9 p.m., $15, 21. 628 Divisadero St., S.F. (415) 771-1421. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No comments posted. Jun 26, 2009
I played with him about 10 days ago at Bonnaroo, and it was maybe the most enthusiastic reaction I've ever seen from a crowd from the stage, and that includes when I played with the Rolling Stones ... "That may be why Snider isn't scheduled to play in Greencastle, Ind., anytime soon.After 30 dates this winter on the West Coast, Snider is now halfway through a 22-city summer tour that has included notable stops at the Bonnaroo Music Festival and Telluride Bluegrass Festival."We just really never... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
About the bands Jun 25, 2009
" The Corduroy Road (5:30 p.m. Saturday, Main Stage) - Kentucky natives Drew Carman and Dylan Solise had a good thing going as an old-time bluegrass duo. Adding drummer John Cable and bassist Tim Helms changed everything. "Picking up the low end added a rock feel to what we were playing," Carman says. The group now is known for bringing the explosive energy of punk rock to their live show. Their full length debut, "Love Is War," will be released this summer. Creepy (10 p.m. Friday, Flicker... (Athens Banner-Herald)
CMA Festival Hits All The Right Notes Jun 25, 2009
CMA Fest vs. Bonnaroo: The Atlanta-based, six-piece Zac Brown Band had one of the more musically diverse weeks, being one of two bands (bluegrass family outfit Cherryholmes being the other) playing both CMA Fest and Bonnaroo ... CMA media relations director Scott Stem talked about a reporter from a surfing magazine showing up for credentials because he'd been told to fly to Nashville and check out the music festival, likely meaning 00004000 Bonnaroo. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Americas top summer music festivals Jun 20, 2009
Ken Weinstein, who represents Bonnaroo, one of the largest and most famous summer festivals, says, "Bonnaroo offers fans four of the best days of their lives, during which they are not only allowed but required to forget the recession and all the unfortunate things going on in the world.Former Talking Heads frontman, David Byrne, believes the longevity of music festivals proves the music industry is not dying, because, as he says, festivals "get people out of the house ... Pack lots of water... (MSNBC -- Music)
Bonnaroo & Augusta, too Jun 18, 2009
Bonnaroo ta, too 061809 - The Augusta Chronicle ... I don't need another T-shirt with a band's logo, nor am I in the market for anything made from hemp, but that didn't stop me from putting together a shopping list last week while wandering from stage to stage at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee ... I had to have seen at least some of the act's Bonnaroo set, and booking them had to be at least somewhat realistic. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bug Music and Kings Of Leon Co-Venture to Launch New Record Label Imprint Jun 18, 2009
Critically lauded throughout the U.K., The Features recently performed at the Bonnaroo Music Festival and are slated to hit the road throughout the U.S. this summer and fall in support of the album release. Some Kind of Salvation was produced by Grammy-Award winning Jacquire King (Modest Mouse, Kings Of Leon, Tom Waits, Sea Wolf) and Brian Carter at his Paradox Production facility in Murfreesboro, TN. The band features Matthew Pelham (guitar, lead vocals), Roger Dabbs (bass guitar), Mark Bond... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bonnaroo Music Festival Offers Up a Bonanza of Beats Jun 16, 2009
to soak up the diverse offerings of Bonnaroo Music Festival. Brian Mansfield and The Tennessean's Dave Paulson were there for USA TODAY.. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Springsteen hard times set wows Bonnaroo Jun 16, 2009
Springsteen hard times set wows Bonnaroo - Music- msnbc ... Springsteen hard times set wows Bonnaroo ... Bruce Springsteen astonished the Bonnaroo crowd with a passionate three-hour performance, offering sweat and rock 'n' roll to inspire, he said, in "hard times.". (MSNBC -- Music)
Reznor says Bonnaroo his last U.S. concert Jun 16, 2009
Dave Martin / APNine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor said their performance Sunday at the Bonnaroo Music Festival was their last in the U.S. ... MANCHESTER, Tennessee - Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor said their performance Sunday at the Bonnaroo Music Festival was their last in the U.S.. (MSNBC -- Music)
Bonnaroo festival gives stage to African acts Jun 16, 2009
Bela Fleck, left, and Toumani Diabate perform during the Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival in Manchester, Tenn ... - The Bonnaroo Music Festival is large enough that it contains mini-festivals within itself. (MSNBC -- Music)
Triumph barks with bite at Bonnaroo Jun 16, 2009
Robert Smigel performed four sets as Triumph the Insult Comic Dogat Bonnaroo, which annually hosts a comedy tent along with its smorgasbord of music acts ... MANCHESTER, Tennessee - Robert Smigel is riding around Bonnaroo, looking for targets ... Smigel has come to Bonnaroo to perform as his most famous character, Triumph, the dog puppet who doles out insults, that has won over countless fans since first appearing on Conan O'Brien's "Late Night.". (MSNBC -- Music)
Reunited Phish comes home to Bonnaroo Jun 16, 2009
Phish singerTrey Anastasio performs with the band at Bonnaroo onFridayin Manchester, Tenn ... - Phish might technically be a Bonnaroo rookie, but the bands first performance at the Tennessee music festival had the feeling of a homecoming ... All of the members of Phish Anastasio, Mike Gordon, Jon Fishman and Page McConnell have previously played Bonnaroo. (MSNBC -- Music)
DIERKS TWEETS: Exclusively from CMA for USA TODAY Jun 16, 2009
He's the rare country act to have performed at both Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza music festivals. Bentley has sold nearly 5 million copies of his albums, including 2009's Feel That Fire, by blending strains of outlaw country, bluegrass, Americana and rock 'n' roll. (USA Today -- Life)
BONNAROO: The Boss, the Beasties and more Jun 16, 2009
Bonnaroo Music Festival offers up a bonanza of beats - USATODAY.com ... Bonnaroo Music Festival offers up a bonanza of beats ... to soak up the diverse offerings of Bonnaroo Music Festival. (USA Today -- Life)
GRACE POTTER: She Tweets from Bonnaroo for USA TODAY Jun 16, 2009
Grace Potter and The Nocturnals Twitter from Bonnaroo - USATODAY.com ... Grace Potter and The Nocturnals Twitter from Bonnaroo ... TWITTERING FROM BONNAROO. (USA Today -- Life)
Scoop: At least one Blagojevich is making friends Jun 16, 2009
Snoop Dogg and more rock the Bonnaroo music festival, Hugh Hefner gets jazzy with Playboy. more photos. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Al Green Lights up The Stage At Bonnaroo Jun 16, 2009
(June 15, 2009)--Al Green was among those who lit up the stage at the Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee ... Other acts influenced by Green's music also performed at Bonnaroo, including Raphael Saadiq, Snoop Dogg and Erykah Badu. (KWTX.com, TX)
Parton delights fellow Girl Scouts Jun 16, 2009
Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor said their performance yesterday at the Bonnaroo Music Festival was their last in the country. The industrial rock group performed in the early morning hours at the Tennessee festival, shortly after Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band wrapped up. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Springsteen lifts spirits at Bonnaroo festival Jun 16, 2009
Bruce Springsteen astonished the Bonnaroo crowd with a passionate three-hour performance, offering sweat and rock 'n' roll to inspire, he said, in "hard times.". Springsteen made a rare appearance Saturday night at the Tennessee music festival, only the second time he and the E Street Band have played Bonnaroo ... After all, headlining Bonnaroo is only the third-biggest concert Springsteen has played this year after the Super Bowl halftime show and President Obama's inauguration. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bonnaroo 2009 Jun 16, 2009
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival happened this weekend in Manchester, Tenn ... For Metromix's complete Bonnaroo coverage, please visit our site. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bonnaroo's big news Jun 16, 2009
Trent Reznor says Bonnaroo is his band s final show in the U.S. So when s the reunion ... Trent Reznor says Bonnaroo is. (The Palm Beach Post)
Trent Reznor Says Bonnaroo Was Nine Inch Nails' Last U.S. Show Jun 16, 2009
Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Battle With Al Roker After 'Today' Interview. I'll keep going,' Reznor tells audience. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Bonnaroos prepare to rock under the sun Jun 4, 2009
With a wide range of options in terms of music, activities and camping amenities, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival remains a popular destination for camping and music enthusiasts alike ... Andrew Bird is back at Bonnaroo this year after making quite an impression in 2006 ... A fun twist to Bonnaroo is that comedians like Jimmy Fallon and Aziz Ansari have stage time too. (University News, MO)
Popular music festivals May 19, 2009
The Bonnaroo festival draws 80,000 people to a farm in rural Manchester each June. The festival started in 2002 and initially was more jam-band focused, but now has diversified its music offerings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Benevento likes to toy with jazz-rock sound May 15, 2009
Benevento first gained widespread attention with drummer Joe Russo in their volatile post-jazz project, which found an audience through performances at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, SXSW, and Bonnaroo. While the duo's music was far more structured than the jam bands they often shared stages with, a tour with Phish's Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon cemented their status on the scene. (Boston Globe)
Grizzly Bear seduces with harmony, layered vocals May 13, 2009
Grizzly Bears much-anticipated sophomore album, Veckatimest, will be released May 26; around the same time, they begin a summer tour, including stops at major festivals like Bonnaroo. The quartet all of whom sing meticulously build subtle, languorous melodies that often seem fragile and elusive. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Catch the blues in Chicago May 10, 2009
may have the cutting edge Bonnaroo, but who needs Bruce Springsteen and the Beastie Boys when you have the Commodores, Little Richard, the B-52s, and Three Dog Night. In other words, the weeklong Riverfest, which takes place along the waterfront of the Tennessee River, is a bit like stepping into a time machine. (Boston Globe)
World's best music fests May 8, 2009
Enjoy the music, comedians and silent disco at Bonnaroo in Tennessee ... From a "silent disco" at Bonnaroo in Tennessee, to the breath-taking mountains surrounding Fuji Rock in Naeba, Japan, these are events that festival-goers wait for all year ... BONNAROO, Manchester, Tennessee, U.S.A. June 11-14 ($235). (CNN -- Travel)
A guide to the world's best music festivals May 3, 2009
Enjoy the music, comedians and silent disco at Bonnaroo, Tennessee ... From silent disco parties at Bonnaroo in Tennessee to all-night raves at Serbia's Exit festival, our guide prepares music fans worldwide for another year of summer music festivals in the sun ... BONNAROO, Tennessee, U.S. June 11-14 ($235). (CNN -- International)
5 family-friendly music festivals May 2, 2009
Are the prices and camping logistics of Bonnaroo just too daunting. There are still plenty of places to catch great music over the next few months, all within an easy drive of Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bonnaroo profile May 2, 2009
The crowd cheers a performance at a past Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Bonnaroo is the closest major music festival to Atlanta and draws about 80,000 people ... Now one of the biggest music festivals in the country, Tennessee s Bonnaroo is the closest major festival to Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
When times are tough, rock on Apr 28, 2009
Tickets for June's Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee are on sale for $249. 50, plus $23. (Florida Today)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs on the Road! Apr 28, 2009
SPRING TOUR BEGINS MAY 23RD; INCLUDES STOPS AT SASQUATCH, BONNAROO, AND ALL POINTS WEST FESTIVAL ... The tour, which begins May 23rd at the Sasquatch Festival in Washington state, will make stops at the Bonnaroo Music Festival on June 12th and the All Points West Music & Arts Festival on July 31st ... TOUR DATES 5/23 Quincy, Washington Sasquatch Festival 5/26 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre On Sale 5/2, 10am 5/27 Detroit, MI Clutch Cargos On Sale 4/29, 10am 5/28 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall On... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Newsweek: 10 summer music festivals to watch for Apr 17, 2009
Each is miles away from the nearest city, and the experience of being there is as important as the music itself (which makes it easier for fans to justify a $249 four-day pass to Bonnaroo, camping and parking included) ... Tennessee's Bonnaroo and Michigan's Rothbury are offering similar payment plans, but although their lineups boast Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, respectively, only Coachella scored Paul McCartney. (MSNBC -- News)
Summer festivals draw music enthusiasts Apr 16, 2009
"Great music, Big River beers and a giant pretzel all within three blocks from my apartment. Who can ask for more?"I can't really travel much in the summer due to my job, so I really live up the local music scene," James said. Riverbend is another huge highlight for him because big bands are drawn to Chattanooga for the festival, and the whole city comes out to listen, he said. "Last year I got to see Galactic and Toubab Krewe," he said."I never would have thought they would be in my city,"... (The University Echo, TN)
Lowdown on Ozomatli Apr 16, 2009
Claim to fame: This hard-working, politically active LA band is a regular on the festival circuit, appearing at Bonnaroo, Coachella and South by Southwest. Latest effort: "Don't Mess With the Dragon" (2007). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Pearl Jam album, film, tour in the works Apr 15, 2009
Pearl Jam played the Bonnaroo festival, in Tennessee, in 2008. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- News)
May adds chances to dance Apr 12, 2009
Bonnaroo: It gets bigger every year, which means snatching up tickets early is getting harder to do. This year's Bonnaroo includes (brace yourselves) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, the Beastie Boys, Phish, Andrew Bird, Merle Haggard, Jimmy Fallon, Girl Talk, Public Enemy, of Montreal, MGMT, and just about any other band you might have a passing interest in hearing. (Boston Globe)
Artists Rock Deals During Recession Apr 10, 2009
Two other popular summer festivals, Bonnaroo and Coachella, are offering tickets on layaway. Summer is a busy time for the concert business. (CBS News)
TV On The Radio on the Road! Apr 9, 2009
TOUR BEGINS APRIL 14th INCLUDING COACHELLA, BONNAROO AND CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE ON JUNE 5th ... Beginning April 14th in Pomona, CA, TV On The Radio plays Coachella on April 18th, New York City's Central Park Summerstage on June 5th, and the Bonnaroo Music Festival on June 12th ... TOUR DATES APRIL 14 The Glass House Pomona CA 16 Majestic Ventura Theatre Ventura CA 18 Coachella Indio CA MAY 11 Mr Smalls Pittsburgh PA+ 12 Headliners Louisville KY+ 13 Bottle Tree Birmingham AL+ 15 House of Blues... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Inside Pitch With Ryan Biner Apr 1, 2009
RB: I don't think it was as crazy as when Youchak and his roommates built a tower of Gatorade bottles, but I've been to the Bonnaroo music festival a few times. It's certainly a crazy environment. (Hopkinssports.com)
Internships of the rich and famous Mar 19, 2009
Tasks we wish she did: Report from Bonnaroo. In her words: When asked in 2008 by Harper's Bazaar about her familial fame, she said, "People need to wait until I've done something valid with my life." We're still waiting. (Boston Globe)
Life in the fest lane: Ex-ski bum gets serious about fun festivals with guide to 101 best Mar 10, 2009
His selections range from the expected (Mardi Gras in New Orleans) to regional draws (Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. to the potentially odd: Consider the Okie Noodling Tournament, where participants must use their hands to catch flathead catfish. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Weapon of choice Mar 9, 2009
That led to the band playing major festivals from Fuji Rock (Japan), Reading (Britain), Big Day Out (Australia) to Bonnaroo (United States). This month it embarks on an Asian tour, making sure it makes a vital stop in KL.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
