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Bonnaroo 2009: Friday Photos ft. Al Green, Beastie Boys, Grizzly Bear, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and More

By Austin L. Ray on 12:30 PM on June 15, 2009

[Above: Tift Merritt]Photos taken by Amber Roussel at Bonnaroo 2009... read more

Bonnaroo 2009: Band of Horses Bring it on Home, Steal Our Hearts

By Julia Askenase on 12:10 PM on June 15, 2009

I'd been hyping up this show pretty much all damn Bonnaweekend, but it fully met my expectations. Really, there were so many great acts I got to see at the festival (some old and familiar, some brand new to my ears), but Band of Horses and I, we've been going steady for several months now. Things are getting serious. And if you ask me, there's no better time to see a band live than when you're right in the thick of that phase. I was a bit late to jump on the Bandwagon of Horses, having immersed myself in Everything... read more

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Bonnaroo 2009: Progging Out with The Decemberists, Mars Volta

By Julia Askenase on 1:47 PM on June 14, 2009

Still royally tuckered out from some late-night Girl Talkin', day three at Bonnaroo was pretty mellow for me. I spent most of it catching the tunes at the Sonic Stage (Brett Dennen, Grace Potter, Heartless Bastards, etc.) where the lovely Paste oasis is stationed. In early evening, I caught a solid half hour of Athens, Ga. kooks, Of Montreal, who absolutely won me over. As soon as I return from Manchester, I plan on listening to their songs that have been sullenly sitting on my iPod, just waiting to be loved. ... read more

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The Boss Rules Bonnaroo with a Pumped Fist

By Josh Jackson on 1:12 PM on June 14, 2009

Usually at Bonnaroo, my musical ADD makes me hop from one show to another after six or eight songs—there’s just so much good stuff to hear. But two artists accounted for over five hours of my time yesterday—Wilco and Bruce Springsteen. A two-hour set from Wilco reminded me that the band has two of my favorite guitarists—Jeff Tweedy and Nils Cline—and Pat Sansone ain't no slouch. I Tweeted to the world (or at least the small portion of the world that gives a crap about my proclamations) that there are very few live bands better than Wilco right now. But... read more

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Bonnaroo 2009: Phoenix, Crystal Castles, Girl Talk

By Julia Askenase on 2:28 PM on June 13, 2009

My personal Bonnaroo setlist this year has taken a turn for the electronic. Last year's experience was steeped in folk and good ole' guitar rock, but so far, it's been a non-stop dance party this time around. Sometimes these musical selections feel a little odd at a festival known for its hippie garb and vegan fare, but I've noticed a strong following of young folks who want to pulsate to blaring techno beats until the wee hours of the morning. And last night, I pulsated with the best of 'em.... read more

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My Friday at Bonnaroo Featured Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear and Beastie Boys, but Al Green Wins

By Josh Jackson on 2:00 PM on June 13, 2009

In a day full of musical highlights from The Low Anthem, Animal Collective, Santigold, Grizzly Bear, Lucinda Williams, Beastie Boys and David Byrne, the most memorable came during Al Green's set on the big What Stage, when we broke into "Let's Stay Together." Hitting impossible high notes and sliding onto his knees, Rev. Al showed that his time in the pulpit has been just fine for the soul. He looked mighty dapper in his dark suit and tossed roses to pretty girls in the front the front rows.... read more

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Bonnaroo 2009: Santi's Golden Performance

By Julia Askenase on 8:55 PM on June 12, 2009

It sucks to be short at Bonnaroo. It sucks to be short at any concert, really. And at my meager stature of 5'3'', my typical view is all dreadlocks, all the time. With a year's practice, though, I've nearly mastered the art of squeezing through the throngs of unshowered neo-hippies.The key is to start from the sides and angle in toward the front, shamelessly taking every pathway that presents itself when the folks suffering from bad trips decide to exit the tents for much-needed timeouts. In the past, it's gotten me inches away from Lupe Fiasco and Iron and Wine,... read more

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Bonnaroo Ticket Seekers Offer Congas, Hoodies, Much More

By Gray Chapman on 10:20 AM on June 12, 2009

Yesterday, tens of thousands of revelers headed to a 700-acre farm in the middle of Tennessee to check out one of the most beloved music festivals in the country. Bonnaroo is here. But what to do if you don't have a ticket? Sure, offering money for someone's pass is an option, but $250 is a lot to front. So, take a hint from some of these people; you might be able to pay for Bonnaroo with something from your own garage. And if you do have a ticket, but you're more interested in, say, congas, then you're in luck. While... read more

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