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Now Playing: Friendly Fires – “Hawaiian Air”

3 Jun

Finally!  Excited these guys are back with a new disc, Pala.  Check out the track “Hawaiian Air” off the new record.


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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 6 Days – Artist of the Day: Arcade Fire

3 Jun

Since winning a Grammy for Album of the Year with Suburbs, Arcade Fire has been spreading like a wildfire as headliners for just about every festival in 2011, an honor that is well deserved.  The first time I ever heard Arcade Fire was at VEGOOSE in 2005 after they had release Funeral (which was nominated for a Grammy) and I remember being impressed but not knowing too much.  This year at Bonnaroo I am well aware and can’t wait to see the performance which should be an epic one for sure.

Friday 11:00 PM – 12:30 AM – What Stage

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 7 Days – Artist of the Day: The Black Keys

2 Jun

Here we go, one week from today the 10th Anniversary of Bonnaroo commences.  The best thing to come out of Akron isn’t Lebron James but The Black Keys.  It took a while but Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney finally hit it big with last year’s Brothers and have been riding a high since.  I’ve seen the duo twice already this year and the gritty rock riffs from Auerbach and Carney’s wailing on the drums left me craving more both times.

Saturday 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM – What Stage

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 8 Days – Artist of the Day: Lil Wayne

1 Jun

I don’t think I’d purchase a ticket to his concert but the simple fact that he’s performing at a festival, yeah I’ll check out Lil Wayne.  I’m actually getting excited to see his late night set because I’m sure he’ll put on one heck of a performance, he has a grip of songs that I think everyone knows and more than anything, he’s part of the Cash Money family and was part of the Hot Boys.  I also think since it’s the grand stage of Bonnaroo, Wayne has some surprises in store, maybe Drake?  Wayne did show up at Drake’s gig in Vegas over MDW in Vegas…..

Friday 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM – Which Stage

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 9 Days – Artist of the Day: Robert Plant & Band of Joy

31 May

Oh what a day it is, we are single digit days away from Bonnaroo!

Robert Plant, the name says it all.  As vocalist for one of the greatest rock outfits every formed, Plant is not only an icon in the world of music but still going strong and pumping out new tunes.  Touring with his current Band of Joy consisting of Patti Griffin, Buddy Miller, Darrell Scott, Byron House and Marco Giovino, the festival stage should be rocking with this talented group of musicians.  Also with Alison Krauss performing at Bonnaroo as well, I’d say chances are likely the duo who won Album of the Year at the 2009 Grammy Awards have a little something planned.

Now if you are around my age, you never had the chance to see Led Zeppelin live (one of those bands on a short list of if I could see any band/artist today) but the opportunity to see and hear the voice and lyricist who helped pave a soundtrack to my music influences, I’ll take that any day.

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 10 Days – Artist of the Day: Mumford & Sons

30 May

I have seen more concerts than I can remember and Mumford & Sons definitely put on one of the best live performances I’ve been witness to.  The sheer excitement and energy the entire band projects when on stage is magical and they take folk music to a whole new level.  They have risen to stardom in the US rapidly and well worth it as anyone who has seen a live performance can testify to.  Mumford & Sons are one of those bands who play with so much passion each and every night that it’s virtually impossible not to be infatuated with them.  Mixing in a few new songs into the set should be expected (“Lover Of The Light,” amazing) as they take Bonnaroo and play in front of their largest audience yet.

Saturday 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM – Which Stage

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 11 Days – Artist of the Day: The Strokes

29 May

The multi-year hiatus may have been just what fans and members of The Strokes needed because man do they sound amazing right now.   I caught their first full show in support of Angles a few months ago in Vegas and it was refreshing to hear real rock and roll again.  Having hit the festival circuit hard, The Strokes are back and definitely leaving an impression everywhere they perform.

Sunday 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM – Which Stage

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 12 Days – Artist of the Day: Ray LaMontagne

28 May

To this day, Ray LaMontagne’s debut disc, Trouble, is by far one of my favorites of all time.  Now four discs, a Grammy and a little over decade after his journey into the world of music, the gifted singer-songwriter brings his sweet sound to Bonnaroo.  If you haven’t yet had the chance to hear LaMontagne’s raspy voice live, it is a must for every music aficionado.

Friday 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM – Which Stage

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Now Playing: Little Hurricane – “Give Em Hell”

27 May

Vegas here is your alert. Little Hurricane performing at Chandelier Bar over at Cosmo on Saturday and Sunday. Check em out.

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 13 Days – Artist of the Day: Florence + The Machine

27 May

Lucky number 13.

I’d say in the last year, year and a half Florence + The Machine have taken America by storm so it’s no surprise that Bonnaroo is the latest place Florence Welch and her band will be performing at.  I am fascinated by Welch’s voice and the sound she projects.  All I can think to myself is WOW.  Should be quite the show to see.

Friday 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM – This Tent

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