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Bonnaroo 2010 Saturday. One for the ages.
And then, there was one. One day left of Bonnaroo 2010.
I should have found a way to buy a Powerball ticket yesterday. It was my lucky day. First, after seeing Brandi Carlile’s set at That Tent and posting about it, Brandi was kind enough to sit down for a few minutes and chat with me. (You may have heard some of the interview on Lightning 100 earlier today – we’ll post the interview in its entirety soon)
After talking with Brandi, we rolled out into the heat and humidity to see the tunes! I caught a bit of Norah Jones on the way back to the compound. Norah sounded gorgeous as usual, but I think the crowd was a bit worn out from the heat (and who knows what else).
I knocked out the work and went back out and caught Mumford & Sons with Brian and Wells. It was a terrific show. Hammel told me about them months ago and I’ve been digging the CD, but the live show was outstanding as well. They congratulated ‘US’ on the draw that the United States soccer team pulled off in the World Cup (USA tied England 1-1) and for the last two songs, they were joined on stage by David Rawlings, Gillian Welch and Old Crow Medicine Show.
The Avett Brothers sounded great although I didn’t see much of their set. What I did hear, I heard when I was making my way to What Stage to see The Dead Weather. Jack White is such a talent. I really enjoyed the set, including all the band members rotating and playing different instruments. Kick A#$ Rock and Roll show.
After The Dead Weather, I had a decision to make: 1. Go to John Prine – or – 2. Go to Jeff Beck. At first, I thought I could catch some of both, but the route to That Tent (where John Prine was playing) was nearly at a standstill, plus I have seen Mr. Prine before, so I went and saw Jeff Beck, who I had not. I was not disappointed. Jeff can still shred and belongs in the conversation of best of the best guitarists on the planet. On the way back to Radio Bonnaroo, I saw and heard some of Weezer, just in passing, and they sounded, well, just like Weezer.
Then things got interesting. While waiting for Hammel, Wells and Brian to return to the compound to make our trek to see Stevie Wonder, something magical happened. One of our longtime Bonnaroo Radio colleagues (and good friend) waved me over to him and asked if we wanted to see Stevie’s set from the pit right in front of the stage. I looked at him and he looked back at me like we both had lobsters crawling out of our ears. My look was because I couldn’t believe he actually had to ask – his look at me was because I didn’t immediately say yes – because I was speechless. So I rounded up everyone present at the time and we were escorted to the pit and watched Stevie Wonder’s musical genius from about 20 yards away.
About 30 minutes into Stevie’s show, another one of my esteemed friends and colleagues pointed out to me the guy standing right in front of her. I look closely and it’s McLovin. Yes, ‘the’ McLovin - actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse who played the character in the 2007 film “Superbad”- was dancing right along with us and the 80,000 or so fans at the show. I’m happy I’ve now crossed ‘see Stevie Wonder live in concert’ off my bucket list.
Saturday’s headliner was Jay-Z. The stars were aligned and we were able to go back to the pit again. The ultimate showman, the Jay-Z show was everything I thought it would be and then some. He had vertical LED screens that projected some really cool looking images. Like a city skyline as a backdrop, the screens we’re projecting a constant part of the experience as it tied in with the music and lyrics. And I’m pretty sure Jack White and Stevie Wonder were side stage watching the show.
The evening ended seeing Lissie, a very talented young singer that with more experience and tutelage could be a future star. I think Lissie is a true talent, just a bit raw.
Then some of our entourage wanted to see Gwar. I didn’t care to, but I was down to check it out. I must admit, I hadn’t laughed as hard all day as I did at that show. It was my first time seeing Gwar, but they didn’t have a spot on my bucket list. Live and let live.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering if there are pictures, the answer is yes. We’ll be posting those over the next several days.
Onward and upward…..
Cheers
-Jayson
I should have found a way to buy a Powerball ticket yesterday. It was my lucky day. First, after seeing Brandi Carlile’s set at That Tent and posting about it, Brandi was kind enough to sit down for a few minutes and chat with me. (You may have heard some of the interview on Lightning 100 earlier today – we’ll post the interview in its entirety soon)
After talking with Brandi, we rolled out into the heat and humidity to see the tunes! I caught a bit of Norah Jones on the way back to the compound. Norah sounded gorgeous as usual, but I think the crowd was a bit worn out from the heat (and who knows what else).
I knocked out the work and went back out and caught Mumford & Sons with Brian and Wells. It was a terrific show. Hammel told me about them months ago and I’ve been digging the CD, but the live show was outstanding as well. They congratulated ‘US’ on the draw that the United States soccer team pulled off in the World Cup (USA tied England 1-1) and for the last two songs, they were joined on stage by David Rawlings, Gillian Welch and Old Crow Medicine Show.
The Avett Brothers sounded great although I didn’t see much of their set. What I did hear, I heard when I was making my way to What Stage to see The Dead Weather. Jack White is such a talent. I really enjoyed the set, including all the band members rotating and playing different instruments. Kick A#$ Rock and Roll show.
After The Dead Weather, I had a decision to make: 1. Go to John Prine – or – 2. Go to Jeff Beck. At first, I thought I could catch some of both, but the route to That Tent (where John Prine was playing) was nearly at a standstill, plus I have seen Mr. Prine before, so I went and saw Jeff Beck, who I had not. I was not disappointed. Jeff can still shred and belongs in the conversation of best of the best guitarists on the planet. On the way back to Radio Bonnaroo, I saw and heard some of Weezer, just in passing, and they sounded, well, just like Weezer.
Then things got interesting. While waiting for Hammel, Wells and Brian to return to the compound to make our trek to see Stevie Wonder, something magical happened. One of our longtime Bonnaroo Radio colleagues (and good friend) waved me over to him and asked if we wanted to see Stevie’s set from the pit right in front of the stage. I looked at him and he looked back at me like we both had lobsters crawling out of our ears. My look was because I couldn’t believe he actually had to ask – his look at me was because I didn’t immediately say yes – because I was speechless. So I rounded up everyone present at the time and we were escorted to the pit and watched Stevie Wonder’s musical genius from about 20 yards away.
About 30 minutes into Stevie’s show, another one of my esteemed friends and colleagues pointed out to me the guy standing right in front of her. I look closely and it’s McLovin. Yes, ‘the’ McLovin - actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse who played the character in the 2007 film “Superbad”- was dancing right along with us and the 80,000 or so fans at the show. I’m happy I’ve now crossed ‘see Stevie Wonder live in concert’ off my bucket list.
Saturday’s headliner was Jay-Z. The stars were aligned and we were able to go back to the pit again. The ultimate showman, the Jay-Z show was everything I thought it would be and then some. He had vertical LED screens that projected some really cool looking images. Like a city skyline as a backdrop, the screens we’re projecting a constant part of the experience as it tied in with the music and lyrics. And I’m pretty sure Jack White and Stevie Wonder were side stage watching the show.
The evening ended seeing Lissie, a very talented young singer that with more experience and tutelage could be a future star. I think Lissie is a true talent, just a bit raw.
Then some of our entourage wanted to see Gwar. I didn’t care to, but I was down to check it out. I must admit, I hadn’t laughed as hard all day as I did at that show. It was my first time seeing Gwar, but they didn’t have a spot on my bucket list. Live and let live.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering if there are pictures, the answer is yes. We’ll be posting those over the next several days.
Onward and upward…..
Cheers
-Jayson
Bonnaroo - Day 3
Conan O'Brien!!!
Best seat in the house
Wells and Jayson
John Prine with Old Crowe Medicine Show
Lissie
Rivers Como of Weezer
Stevie Wonder
GWAR
June 12, 2010
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Here Comes the Sun
We’re about half way through Bonnaroo 2010. It’s hard to believe, but time flies when you're having fun.
Yesterday was sweltering, and today is even hotter. We’re now officially at the point when water, sunscreen and shade cease to be optional and become necessary for survival.
We were able to make it out to see tons of great performances yesterday. Tenacious D played the What Stage and gave a rocking performance. I overheard more than a half dozen people say that Jack Black is one of the best front men in Rock n Roll. One thing is certain, he knows how to own a crowd and give a stellar performance. They even played their tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio, and found time to do a medley of covers by the Who, many of which Jack forgot the words to, but none of the 45,000 or so that watched the set seemed to mind. I know I didn’t.
A few of us also caught the set by The National and we all came away extremely impressed. Tori Amos also played and was on point. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and Dr. Dog also gave stellar performances throughout yesterday and last night.
After doing some work and enjoying an adult beverage mixed by none other than Chris Thile, formerly of Nickel Creek, now with Punch Brothers (Chris can mix, too!) we set off for the midnight sets…..
Lt. Dan, Wells and I were able to find a spot on scaffolding behind the fence next to Which Stage to see last night’s Flaming Lips set. So not only were we able to sit, we had a bird’s eye view of the 40,000 or so fans that created a sea of people. One would have a hard time arguing that Wayne Coyne is not one of the premier visionaries on the planet when it comes to designing a live show, and last night did not disappoint. After playing 90 minutes of the Lips hits, the band returned to play Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” in its entirety.
Hammel was able to catch The Black Keys (who also started at midnight) and said it was a stellar show. The Black Keys will be at Ryman on August 12.
After the Flaming Lips and Black Keys, I met up with Hammel to catch hip-hop artist B.O.B. He was scheduled to start at 3:00am but began 25 minutes late. Anytime an act is 25 minutes late, said act had better come out with a vengeance – and that is exactly what he did.
Today, I got a chance to catch Brandi Carlile at That Tent and WOW. What an amazing talent. Brandi and her band were fantastic. This is Brandi’s first time playing at Bonnaroo. We’re trying to get Brandi for an interview later today. If (fingers crossed) it happens, check back here for the goods.
Stay cool campers!
Cheers
-Jayson
We’re about half way through Bonnaroo 2010. It’s hard to believe, but time flies when you're having fun.
Yesterday was sweltering, and today is even hotter. We’re now officially at the point when water, sunscreen and shade cease to be optional and become necessary for survival.
We were able to make it out to see tons of great performances yesterday. Tenacious D played the What Stage and gave a rocking performance. I overheard more than a half dozen people say that Jack Black is one of the best front men in Rock n Roll. One thing is certain, he knows how to own a crowd and give a stellar performance. They even played their tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio, and found time to do a medley of covers by the Who, many of which Jack forgot the words to, but none of the 45,000 or so that watched the set seemed to mind. I know I didn’t.
A few of us also caught the set by The National and we all came away extremely impressed. Tori Amos also played and was on point. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and Dr. Dog also gave stellar performances throughout yesterday and last night.
After doing some work and enjoying an adult beverage mixed by none other than Chris Thile, formerly of Nickel Creek, now with Punch Brothers (Chris can mix, too!) we set off for the midnight sets…..
Lt. Dan, Wells and I were able to find a spot on scaffolding behind the fence next to Which Stage to see last night’s Flaming Lips set. So not only were we able to sit, we had a bird’s eye view of the 40,000 or so fans that created a sea of people. One would have a hard time arguing that Wayne Coyne is not one of the premier visionaries on the planet when it comes to designing a live show, and last night did not disappoint. After playing 90 minutes of the Lips hits, the band returned to play Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” in its entirety.
Hammel was able to catch The Black Keys (who also started at midnight) and said it was a stellar show. The Black Keys will be at Ryman on August 12.
After the Flaming Lips and Black Keys, I met up with Hammel to catch hip-hop artist B.O.B. He was scheduled to start at 3:00am but began 25 minutes late. Anytime an act is 25 minutes late, said act had better come out with a vengeance – and that is exactly what he did.
Today, I got a chance to catch Brandi Carlile at That Tent and WOW. What an amazing talent. Brandi and her band were fantastic. This is Brandi’s first time playing at Bonnaroo. We’re trying to get Brandi for an interview later today. If (fingers crossed) it happens, check back here for the goods.
Stay cool campers!
Cheers
-Jayson
Bonnaroo - Day 2
Edward Sharpe
Brian and Wells with Dr. Dog
Steve Martin
Jack Black & Daryl Hall backstage for Steve Martin
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