Who is at bonnaroo 2011

You have a really diverse line-up this year. Back in the day people thought of Bonnaroo more as a jam band festival. There was a reason for that. We certainly look to the jam bands and their audience as a great core constituency to build our festival around because jam band fans are passionate music fans. They have a history of following their bands and going to see them multiple times over the course of a year.

Many members of that audience had demonstrated that they were interested in the idea of a camping festival and spending a weekend in the community listening to the music that they loved. We certainly always look to acknowledge that part of the Bonnaroo audience. The festival is just six weeks away. What kind of things are you doing right now to prepare? The bulk of my work is booking, marketing and ticketing. Counterfeit tickets and counterfeit wristbands drive up the expenses and the costs for everyone.

Were you surprised to discover that booking them was even an option? Well, I was thrilled to death. I had no idea that a Buffalo Springfield reunion was even possible.

It started out as a conversation with Neil Young and his manager and agent. Neil Young and Crazy Horse played Bonnaroo in , and to me that is still one of the highlights of the festival.

What would Neil be into doing? Back in October he did the Buffalo Springfield reunion at the Bridge School Benefit and I think that experience went so well and he was so happy with the results that he focused on bringing Buffalo Springfield back to Bonnaroo. It was pretty much impossible not to be sweaty. By Sunday, many of the attendees had been so zombified by UV punishment that they looked like they could take a Frisbee to the face and not even blink. To top it off, the seasonal rains that usually provide relief were AWOL this year, leaving the farm a giant expanse of dust.

The heat also turned tragic, as a year-old man fell victim to hyperthermia and died at the hospital. A year-old woman was also found dead at the campground, of as-yet-undetermined causes. Heat aside, the vibe was consistently sweet. One band that played for the original flower children was Buffalo Springfield , touring for the first time in 43 years.

But what it lacked in history-making momentousness, it made up for with moments of surprise and wonder. In the end, one of the best moments of the weekend belonged to Arcade Fire , who have mastered the art of arena-size intimacy. John, the Black Key's Dan Auerbach and more to be announced soon.

As the only round-the-clock major U. About the event, Rolling Stone hailed, "In its ninth year, Bonnaroo has done an impressive job of hanging on to its reputation as one of the most eclectic music and arts festivals," while the Wall Street Journal called it "one of rock's best festivals," and MTV claimed, "If you're angling for a road trip - there's no better destination.

Bonnaroo lineup is here. BrooklynVegan Staff Published: February 15, Categories: Music News , tour dates. Back To Top.