Another communiqué from TJ: “Tom Morello is backstage here, just said he’s probably going to play with Tool tonight. Richard Thompson was awesome.” Let’s hope Mr. Morello’s telling the troof
Our man at Bonnaroo‘s had a tough time logging on to the world wide netweb down in Manchester, but our first communiqué from TJ has come through. Here’s an overview of Day One (Thursday) from a seasoned Bonnaroo veteran…
The Pluses
New Mother Nature: First-day attendees were blessed with some of the most pleasant weather Bonnaroo has ever enjoyed — sunny skies, cool breezes and comfortable overnight sleeping temperatures. My crew decided that if the promoters started going to each campsite and asking for a $50 Good Weather Tax, we would all happily pay. (Sure beats the drug tax collector.)
Blame Canada: I know that the United States and Canada aren’t close like we used to be, but even I can’t believe they’ve been keeping the Sam Roberts Band a secret from us. I think half of Alberta was in That Tent last night, alternating between cheering on the band, waving the Canadian flag and making strange chants in Quebecois that surely had something to do with secession or socialized medicine. If America gets turned on to SRB like French Canada appears to have, then I see big things in their future.
Read on for much more coverage and photos from Day One of Bonnaroo…
If you need a break from watching the Bonnaroo webcast or tonight’s Wilco simulcast, check out these killer programs on the boob tube this weekend: Monterey 40 on VH-1 Classic’s
Just yesterday we posted a torrent of Pearl Jam’s appreance at Festimad Sur in Madrid last week, saying the band sounded “tight as fuck.” We then lamented our only chance
Sure Bonnaroo just started, but Superfly is already looking ahead, announcing the third-annual Vegoose Festival will return to Vegas. Vegoose will take place at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday, October 27th
It’s Uncle Neddy‘s mix tape time, so let’s all gather ’round the campfire and listen to what this dedicated daddy of two has for us this week… It’s Father’s Day on
Simply stated, this was the loudest-fucking-concert I have ever been too.
