Yeah, I know that it’s happening over in the U.S., but when you see the lineup for yourself, you’ll understand why I thought I’d share. I dare say it’s looking even better than Coachella.
This year’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be held in Manchester, Tennessee over the weekend of the 10-13th June, and I wish I had the money for a ticket, flights and accommodation. In related news, I’m starting a charity… for orphans or something…
The Flaming Lips are set to bring their Dark Side of The Moon tribute album to the stage, with a little help from collaborators Stardeath and White Dwarves, Tenacious D are finally bringing their brilliant comedy rock-god shtick back, and Beavis & Butthead’s favourite thrash metal band GWAR will be indulging in some over-the-top craziness.
Here’s a somewhat complete list of performers announced so far:
The Flaming Lips w/ Stardeath & White Dwarves performing Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon
GWAR!
Jay-Z
Stevie Wonder
Weezer
The Dead Weather
Phoenix
Baroness
John Fogerty
The Black Keys
Wale
Neon Indian
The Avett Brothers
LCD Soundsystem
The National
the xx
She & Him
Blitzen Trapper
Japandroids
Kid Cudi
Local Natives
Regina Spektor
Dan Deacon
Kings of Leon
Damian Marley and Nas
Chromeo with Daryl Hall
The Melvins
Isis
Calexico
Tokyo Police Club
Here We Go Magic
Mayer Hawthorne and the County
Dave Matthews Band
Kings of Leon
Tenacious D
Norah Jones
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Jimmy Cliff
Thievery Corporation
Rise Against
Tori Amos
Les Claypool
Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers
Jeff Beck
Dropkick Murphys
Against Me!
The Disco Biscuits (winners of best band name)
Clutch
They Might Be Giants
The Gaslight Anthem
OK Go
The Dodos
Manchester Orchestra
The Temper Trap
Mumford & Sons
There’s a few more I left out, so for the full list head over to the official Myspace page.
