A few more Bonnaroo photos
June 17th, 2008Check out these cool shots of Robert Plant & Alison Krauss performing live at Bonnaroo, along with a photo of Aimee Mann, courtesy of Music Allies.
Robert Plant
Alison Krauss
Plant & Krauss
Aimee Mann
Pearl Jam Up Close
June 16th, 2008Laura Duncan caught this amazing shot of Pearl Jam from the front row at Bonnaroo!
Home sweet home
June 16th, 2008It’s Brad Holtz, back from Bonnaroo and yes, filling in for Paul on the WTTS Morning Show this week. I’m remarkably chipper for 6:15AM the Monday after Bonnaroo.
As fun as the festival is, there’s an overwhelming feeling of relief when you step into your own shower and get to sleep in your own bed after 3 days in the hot, muggy weather.
This year, I felt like I had remained “less muddy” than any year prior. No sooner than I proudly proclaimed this, I stepped into one of those monster Bonnaroo mud puddles. Mud ankle high. Anyhow, I’m back, I’ve hosed off and I’m feeling back to normal. And to feel that way in the 6am hour following three days of Bonnaroo is an accomplishment to me!
My Bonnaroo highlights: I’m asked every year, “what was your favorite performance at Bonnaroo?” Given the high caliber of talent attracted to Bonnaroo, it’s a pretty loaded question. And not an easy one to answer. This year’s festival featured lots of great bands and performances, but My Morning Jacket delivered, hands down, THE best performance of Bonnaroo. I believe My Morning Jacket is quietly establishing themselves as one of the best live bands in the US (and their CDs are simply brilliant as well).
Other memorable performances came from The Raconteurs, Back Door Slam and Pearl Jam (Eddie Vedder was incredibly intoxicated on stage, and when the fans at Bonnaroo notice a performer is intoxicated, that performer’s pretty trashed).
Here are a few more cool Bonnaroo photos, courtesy of Music Allies.
Broken Social Scene
Rogue Wave
Rogue Wave
Jack White and The Raconteurs on Stage
June 14th, 2008Laura Duncan caught these great moments with Jack White and the Raconteurs live on stage at Bonnaroo.
Saturday afternoon update
June 14th, 2008We’ve made it to Saturday afternoon. After some brief morning showers, the sun’s back out again and it’s hotter than ever. Getting ready to see a number of great acts tonight, including Pearl Jam and Jack Johnson.
Laura Duncan and I caught a new band from Los Angeles named Carney. Check these guys out.
We’re gearing up for a special WTTS Groove Show tonight from 9pm-Midnight, live from Bonnaroo. It’s all about Bonnaroo on the Groove Show tonight, with live performances from past Bonnaroos plus live music recorded backstage this year. Listen for special tunes tonight from Jack Johnson, Donavan Frankenreiter, Ozomatli, Raconteurs and more.
Death Cab For Cutie hits Bonnaroo tomorrow. Check out this special Bonnaroo interview with the band.
The roving Bonnaroo photographers were out and about today, capturing some great shots for the WTTS Blogaroo!
Carney, a new band from Los Angeles
Mason Jennings
The Dap Kings
Jack Johnson backstage
Jack on the drums!
Saturday at Bonnaroo
June 14th, 2008It’s Brad Holtz checking in from the backstage studios of Bonnaroo. Rain moved in last night, creating a wet and muddy good time as My Morning Jacket took to the stage. WOW. An unbelievable live performance from one of rock’s most incredible acts today. Going beyond their body of music, MMJ played a nice variety of soul and funk covers, including “Hot Fun In The Summetime,” ”Cold Sweat” and “Across 110th Street.”
Other memorable Friday performances included Metallica, Raconteurs and Willie Nelson. Chris Rock performed perhaps the largest stand up routine in history. Bonnaroo’s Saturday lineup includes Jack Johnson, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Donavan Frankenreiter, Peal Jam, Phil Lesh & Friends, Levon Helm and a whole host of other surprises.
Our live broadcast (from noon-4pm) will feature lots of fun live performances including Raconteurs, Rilo Kiley, Back Door Slam, Adele, and Newton Faulkner. And be sure to tune in for a special extended WTTS Groove Show from 9pm-Midnight tonight, Live From Bonnaroo. Supported by Rusted Moon Outfitters.
More photos from The ‘Roo
June 14th, 2008Some updated photos from Bonnaroo, courtesy of Music Allies.
Riley Kiley performing backstage at Bonnaroo.
Jose Gonzales backstage.
Chris Rock
Backstage at Bonnaroo
Time for some Bonnaroo pictures!
June 13th, 2008
Matt Morris & Charlie Sexton backstage
Bonnaroo Ferris Wheel
The Bonnaroo Fountain
Lez Zeppelin
Stephen Marley
Photos provided by Music Allies.
Friday afternoon music
June 13th, 2008We’re set for a great evening of Bonnaroo music and more, including the comedy of Chris Rock. Behind me now, The Raconteurs have just taken the stage and are entertaining a crowd of thousands. Jack White and Brendan Benson from Raconteurs stopped backstage to do a cool acoustic version of “Old Enough.” We heard the song on WTTS Friday afternoon - listen for it again over the weekend.
We also caught (and broadcast on WTTS) cool backstage performances from Back Door Slam, Newton Faulkner and Adele. We’ll have many more fun surprises throughout the weekend on 92-3 WTTS. Tune in Saturday from noon-4pm and again from 9-Midnight, Live from Bonnaroo, supported by Rusted Moon Outfitters.
Friday morning at Bonnaroo
June 13th, 2008Hey, it’s Brad Holtz. I’m what’s considered an “early riser” by Bonnaroo standards. While some are just getting to bed (Laura Duncan), I’m up starting my day. With camera in hand, I captured the sights of a pretty empty Bonnaroo early in the morning. More to come….
