Monolith Festival (Awesome of the Day)
Less than an hour outside of Denver at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, this weekend's Monolith Festival boasts a stellar lineup and an even better view. One of Paste's 40 Best Venues in America ("Best place to have your mind blown by music and nature"), the natural amphitheater of red sandstone monoliths sits in the middle of a State park.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityPaste's Summer-Festival Survival Guide
Check out the six items you'll need to brave the warm, music-filled months of summer...... read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesCelebrating Songkran in Chiang Mai, Thailand
While the Red-Shirts are out on the streets of Bangkok, clashing with riot police and clammering for elections, the people of Chiang Mai are storming the streets armed with water pistols, buckets and trashcans filled with ice water. It's Songkran, the Thai New Year, and along every road, Thai children and adults are hoping to share their blessing with a hose or water cannon. But the real action is in the northern city of Chiang Mai, specifically down at the ancient moat that used help protect residents from raiding Burmese. That's where we headed.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityThe Raconteurs to kick off Bonnaroo 365
In an effort to reach a wider audience and kick-start anticipation for its 2009 festival, Bonnaroo will launch a new program entitled Bonnaroo 365 that lets fans stream past performances and download free audio content. The Raconteurs, one of the big-name bands of last year's festival, were the first act available as of this past Sunday, Jan. 11.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsVampire Weekend, Daniel Johnston get Popped!
Without cheating, close your eyes and try to name one summer festival Vampire Weekend is not playing this year. Can’t do it, can you? But the weird part about these festivals is this... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRhymes With Five: Bonnaroo! Excitement!
Bonnaroo starts tonight! And I'm going! And I've never gone! And I'm pretty excited but also scared that I might pass out in the heat! Or get struck by lightning! Or just get really overwhelmed and curl up in a sweaty ball at the back of the Paste tent! I hope there's a falafel vendor! I love falafel! Oh my god! Bonnaroo! So excited!... read more
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