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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 27 Days – Artist of the Day: SOJA

10 May

This is a band I can’t wait to see at Bonnaroo.  While they have been around for a long time, they really came to my attention after opening for O.A.R. and I’ve been hooked since.  I mean who doesn’t love reggae music?  This is going to be the perfect band that I can see pulling an early time slot to get the good vibes flowing throughout the grounds.

Countdown to Bonnaroo: 28 Days – Artist of the Day: Fitz & The Tantrums

9 May

I take it back to November 2010 when I first heard Fitz & The Tantrums and I encourage you to read what I wrote on the blog back then, it’s all true.  In the year and a half since, they have seemingly blown up playing just about everywhere you could imagine and now make their appearance at Bonnaroo.  Having seen this group more than a handful of times I encourage you to experience their live show for yourself which will certainly be one big, hot and sweaty dance party in the Tennessee sun.

Countdown to Bonnaroo: 29 Days – Artist of the Day: White Denim

8 May

So last June I came across this band and was totally blown away at their sound, style and how much it reminded me of a throwback to when real rock music ruled the airwaves.  I was so excited and contemplated making a trip to Austin with the main goal to see these guys live.  Somewhat lucky for me, they beat me to the trip and made it out to Las Vegas and played at Book & Stage at The Cosmopolitan as part of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Beauty & Beats Music Festival.  And I’m saying it now, DO NOT MISS THIS BAND AT BONNAROO. I promise, you will fall in love with their jamming and be able to say you saw White Denim before they were huge (well they are a big deal in Austin) and have a mighty fine story to go with it.

Countdown to Bonnaroo: 32 Days – Artist of the Day: Umphrey’s McGee

5 May

Long time fan of Umphrey’s McGee and I just can’t wait to see them at Bonnaroo.  Caught a show earlier this year out in Las Vegas and they definitely didn’t disappoint.  Part of the jam band circuit, these guys sure can do that and I can’t wait to see what tricks they have up their sleeves for the farm. Please, please, please let them be a late night show!! With the lighting rig they bring, oh this would be a fun one at 2 a.m.

All I hope for is to hear one of my favorite songs, “Nothing Too Fancy.”