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    Can't stop the Press: Seacoast hip-hop group plays reunion show  Nov 19, 2009
    There are a lot of cooks in the kitchen. "But most of the members of the Seacoast-based group stayed local, living and continuing to perform separately on their own or in other bands. Only Alex Beguin, one of the group's three MCs, took off, moving to Los Angeles to pursue other opportunities in the music business.Now, after a year-long absence, the Press Project is making its return in a reunion show Friday, Nov. 20 at the Dover Brickhouse.The group consists of MCs Brian Capobianchi, aka... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    JetBlue Airways and DJ Mark of Vhs or Beta Spin a Thrilling 'Silent Disco' at T5 on the Eve of Halloween  Oct 29, 2009
    When looking to pamper themselves even further, customers can upgrade to a super-spacious Even More Legroom seat and enjoy 38" of seat pitch for just $10 to $40 extra each way depending on flight length.About Superfly Marketing Group Superfly Marketing Group is a New York City-based lifestyle and marketing company with special strengths in cutting edge marketing projects and multifaceted, engaging live events. Superfly Marketing Group leverages the experience, expertise, and relationships of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    We were blessed to get a tip that our now deleted Ourstage fan page was still...  Oct 27, 2009
    The site allows users to rank the best new artists on the site using what the company calls a "game-proof judging engine." OurStage's other partners include ABC Radio, Radio One, AOL Music and Bonnaroo. Submitted by. (Multichannel News)

    Student mashes music as professional hobby  Oct 27, 2009
    Maillet has always been a "concert person" but it was not until he attended the four-day Bonnaroo festival in 2005, and saw Girl Talk perform, that he considered mixing his own music. "It's just this dude sitting on his laptop, like this huge geek, and he absolutely killed it. Everybody loved it from the hippies, the older people, and the young kids," Maillet said. (Daily Orange, NY)

    The best way to do CMJ  Oct 20, 2009
    The band has performed at most of the big rock festivals this year, including All Points West, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza ... The band has performed at most of the big rock festivals this year, including All Points West, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Dentist Office Music Gets A New Sound With Smile Radio  Oct 6, 2009
    Founded by 30-year broadcast radio veterans Dave Rahn and John Bradley, creates and manages custom music channels for local and national brands including Floyd's 99 Barbershops, Whole Foods Market, Bonnaroo Music Festival, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cost Plus World Market, Clearwire, and numerous broadcast radio stations. Smile Radio is the company's entree into providing specialized music channels designed for the dental and medical professions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Limelight Networks(R) and iStreamPlanet to Deliver 'The Wizard of Oz' Using Microsoft Silverlight(TM) and IIS Smooth Streaming  Oct 3, 2009
    The world's top business leaders (American Express, AT&T, Caterpillar, Microsoft), trendiest music festivals (Bonnaroo, Coachella, SXSW), most popular sporting events (Masters Golf Tournament, Championships at Wimbledon, Sunday Night Football), and major broadcasters (CBS Television, Cablevision, Fox International) rely on iStreamPlanet's digital media solutions. Through its partnership with Smart City, iStreamPlanet also supports over 60 of the largest U.S. convention centers and event... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    America's Best DJ Z-Trip Ignites a Revolution as the New Resident at Rain Nightclub  Oct 3, 2009
    Z-Trip has crisscrossed the globe nonstop since the Coachella Music Festival in 2002 and has opened for The Rolling Stones as well as played with jam bands at the Bonnaroo Festival. 2002's collaboration with DJ P, Uneasy Listening, garnered praise across the board in magazines including Rolling Stone, Spin and Entertainment Weekly, and to this day sparks bidding wars on eBay. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Spotlight: Assembly of Dust pals around on latest album  Sep 24, 2009
    "There's no telling how big this band can become. They possess limitless potential that will take them to levels that only time will reveal. But for the four players in this band, it seems only a humble journey that they're excited to have had experienced thus far, and are looking forward to the road ahead."To think that we formed just to play a few pick-up gigs, which eventually led to Bonnaroo and Carnegie Hall and sharing the stage with a lot of our idols and recording with some of the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Entertainment: Music festivals go green  Sep 5, 2009
    At least one concert stage is powered by the sun for Chicagos Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo in Tennessee. And Lollapalooza has a Green Street for eco-friendly vendors and Rock & Recycle, which raffles a hybrid car to festival-goers who fill a recycling bag with cans, ride bikes or public transit to the festival, or participate in other green activities. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Today's Best Bets  Sep 4, 2009
    Pretty Lights, the pairing of Colorado's electronic hip-hop producers Derek Vincent Smith and drummer Cory Eberhard, visit Georgia following stops at Bonnaroo and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. $20 or $40 for VIP package. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Second Cup Cafe: Will Hoge  Aug 30, 2009
    He also performed at Bonnaroo and the Austin City Limits festival. MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)

    Coincidence that the MSG spinoff company starts bringing on quality people AFTER...  Aug 26, 2009
    Moreover, Fuse, which covers the, as well as concert events like the Voodoo Experience, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Lollapalooza, will present a Sept. 11 concert by Jay Z at Madison Square Garden that will benefit the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund. Submitted by. (Multichannel News)

    On the verge  Aug 24, 2009
    A Saturday Night Live performance in April, plus great word of mouth from a June show at the Bonnaroo & Arts Festival, has stoked interest in the group's return to the States in September. Those dozen dates start with an appearance Sept. 13 at the Monolith Festival in Morrison, Colo. (USA Today)

    Soundoff:Spektor sparkles, others shine  Aug 23, 2009
    The Low Anthem, after performances at epic festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, and the Newport Folk Festival, has a mini-tour before heading overseas. After making stops in Fall River, Mass. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)

    Dirty Guv'nahs serious about rocking  Aug 20, 2009
    They've twice been voted best band in Knoxville by readers of the local alternative paper Metro Pulse, scored a gig opening for Cracker at Asheville's Bele Chere Music Festival and played two sets at this year's Bonnaroo ... It was funny," he says. "But then 300 and 400 people started showing up for these joke things, and three years later, we're playing at Bonnaroo. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Mule Train: A label for two  Aug 20, 2009
    This year's festival yet to start, and Ryan is bouncing around ideas for taking next year's event to the Athens Fairgrounds, offering camping, growing it to be like Bonnaroo or Rothsbury. Meanwhile, Jill makes sure that building a company and a festival doesn't come with a huge environmental footprint. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Music festival attracts big names  Aug 18, 2009
    I am really excited about who we have coming, said Shelley Johansson, Johnstown Area Heritage Association marketing manager. I think that, like we always try to do, we have artists that people who like all kinds of music will respond to. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Three Albums to Listen to in Fall 2...  Aug 17, 2009
    The Summer of 2009 has been a busy touring season in music with large festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and the Tour attracting millions of fans from around the world to see their favorite artists and bands. With this season rapidly drawing to a close there inevitably comes the colder months when all the wonderful outdoor festivals will close up and shelve it for another year. (Suite101.com)

    No Festival Circuit, Without Woodstock  Aug 15, 2009
    In this June 16, 2007 file photo, fans cheer at the Bonnaroo 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. (CBS News -- Entertainment)

    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)

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