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Top 12 Bonnaroo Moments

By Tim Regan-Porter on 3:00 AM on June 16, 2009

Somehow, 2009 marked my first Bonnaroo. After years of hearing stories of the hot, dust-laden, never-ending days in Manchester--combined with years of attending festivals and being unimpressed by inferior sound, overcrowded grounds and annoying sound bleed--I was skeptical. But I enjoyed every moment of Bonnaroo. Great acts were a given (as they've been at most fests I've attended), but the festival was large enough to constantly hold my interest but, somehow, still manageable. Sound was great, crowds didn't interfere with seeing or hearing bands, bleed was minimal, and fest organization was impressive.There are many great moments I missed. I'm kicking...  read more

Found in: Blogs, List of the Day

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

Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words

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

Found in: Blogs, Festivus

Paste's Guide to Bonnaroo 2009

By Steve LaBate on 8:00 AM on June 11, 2009

When the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival debuted in 2002, it revived the massive music fest of the 1960s, but...  read more

Found in: Music, Features

Fat Possum gets Hi

By Rachel Dovey on 10:48 AM on February 13, 2009

Those bluesy fellas (and ladies) at Fat Possum Records are keeping nice and busy this Spring. Critics have pinned some gold stars to the label's lapels for Heartless Bastards' and Andrew Bird's latest releases. Appetite whetted, that chubby Possum is getting greedy, so it should come as little surprise that the Mississippi label will be swallowing (and licensing) the entire Hi Records Catalog....  read more

Found in: Music, News

Al Green - Showcase Live - Foxboro, MA - 11/21/08

By Austin L. Ray on 2:20 PM on January 9, 2009

Photos taken by Ricky Chapman at Showcase Live...  read more

Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words

The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 2)

By Steve LaBate on 3:21 PM on September 24, 2008

Part 2: The Conventions/The General Election Begins “Nearly Lost You” - The Screaming Trees A blistering grunge-rock anthem for the almost-barred Michigan and Florida delegates, who—after much heated debate—were finally seated at the Democratic National Convention. Nearly lost you - Screaming Trees...  read more

Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-V

Soul Survivor: Al Green is Still in Love With You

By Alison Fensterstock on 8:54 PM on May 27, 2008

Over the past three decades, Al Green has proven a master of transformation. In the early ’70s, he helped reinvent Southern soul with his lush ballads. By the latter part of the decade, personal tragedy steered him from secular music to...  read more

Found in: Music, Features

Al Green records new album with The Roots' ?uestlove

By Liz Lawson on 11:51 AM on March 26, 2008

Musical collaborations happen all the time. From Alicia Keys and Maroon 5 to The Killers and Lou Reed to Jamie Foxx and Rascal Flatts, many fans cease to so much as bat an eye when told news of a new pairing between musicians. However, that's because most musical match-ups aren't nearly as cool as this one. Soul legend Al Green has new album (due May 27), which he worked on with The Roots' ?uestlove. Other artists featured on the album include John Legend, Corinne Bailey Rae, and neo-soul singer Anthony Hamilton. Luckily, ?uestlove seems to recognize the need for Green...  read more

Found in: Music, News

Al Green records with ?uestlove, more

By Mark Krotov on 12:00 AM on September 7, 2007

They have recorded covers of White Stripes songs, have had successful careers as preachers, and have been produced by The Roots’ Ahmir ‘?uestlove’ Thompson. Yes, Joss Stone and Al Green sure have a lot in common. All right, maybe just the ?uestlove part. Although he’s working on the tenth Roots album, ?uestlove is also the guru on Al Green’s upcoming record, which will be released in spring 2008 on Blue Note. The album will feature collaborations between Green and Anthony Hamilton as well as D’Angelo, with a possible appearance by Justin Timberlake. “We also have been talking to Justin’s people,”...  read more

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