Bonnaroo vs. Coachella

By Matt Friedman on July 7th, 2008

I think there are a lot of plusses and minuses to Bonnaroo. Will I go back to Bonnaroo? I’m not sure, but if I don’t, it certainly won’t be because of a lack of great people.
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Setting: Coachella is beautiful. It has a beautiful skyline, which is something that Bonnaroo does not have. [...]

Kanye Fest: Blow in the Dark

By Matt Friedman on July 7th, 2008

Does it really come as a major surprise to any of you that Kanye West started controversy at Bonnaroo? Do you not remember the Entertainment Weekly B+ incident? What about when he was “shafted” at the MTV Europe Music Awards? It should come as no surprise to anyone that West would request [...]

Consequence of Sound’s Recap: Our Top 20, Awards & More

By Matt Friedman on July 7th, 2008

Before you start digging away, please keep in mind that I tried to be objective as possible about everything found on this page. However, music is, by its very nature, a subjective art form and everyone has a right to his or her own opinion. My goal was to be fair and consistent.
Regarding [...]

A Recap of CoS at Bonnaroo 2008

By Alex Young on June 17th, 2008

As you surely know by now, Consequence of Sound’s Matt Friedman was live and on site in Manchester, Tennessee this past weekend for the 2008 edition of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. From Kanye’s meltdown to My Morning Jacket’s epic performance, we brought you coverage of all things Bonnaroo – and we truly hope [...]

Bonnaroo around the Web: Sunday

By Alex Young on June 16th, 2008

As Aimee Mann pointed out, Sunday is for the “true Bonnaroo warriors”. After three long, often rain drenched days of music, camping, and fun, the festival’s final day seemed to offer a bit mellower of scenes, though Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and Death Cab for Cutie still highlighted the festivities.

Turns out it wasn’t Kanye’s [...]

Kanye pisses Bonnarooers off, offers shoe as compensation

By Alex Young on June 15th, 2008

As we mentioned, Kanye West didn’t hit the What Stage until 4:27 a.m. this morning – almost a hour and half later than what was his originally scheduled Bonnaroo set time. Of course, this comes after West succeeded last week in changing his performance time to ensure his “Glow in the Dark” tour would occur [...]

Bonnaroo around the Web: Saturday

By Alex Young on June 15th, 2008

Pearl Jam played three hours, Eddie Vedder joined Jack Johnson on stage, B.B. King was awarded the key to Manchester, Tennessee, and Kanye West pissed off a lot of people?
Saturday at Bonnaroo sure seemed eventful…

Kanye came on a hour and 45 minutes late – bright and early at 4:25 A.M.
Ben Folds retired “Bitches Ain’t Shit”
Spin [...]

Bonnaroo around the Web: Friday Night

By Alex Young on June 14th, 2008

Last night looks like it turned out just as good as promised, highlighted by epic performances from Metallica, My Morning Jacket, and Chris Rock. Oh yeah…all during a torrential downpour.
Sounds like Friday fit the definition of Bonnaroo.
Some quick tidbits:

Tom Waits did not participate, but he was honored by a Superjam composed of members from Gogol [...]

Bonnaroo around the Web: Friday Morning

By Alex Young on June 13th, 2008

The first part of Bonnaroo Friday brought not only some compelling musical performances, but a few interesting tidbits.

According to The Tennessean, Bonnaroo organizers have bought more land and plan on installing permanent sidewalks and paths, lighting and a water system.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are celebrating their 22nd birthday at the farm…
Our friends over at [...]

Bonnaroo around the Web: Thursday

By Alex Young on June 13th, 2008

The best thing about this little thing we call “technology” is the speed at which information can be received. Even from a farm in the middle of Tennessee, people can send words, pictures, and videos to anyone and any place around the world.
We call this feature: “Bonnaroo around the Web”…

Ferris Wheel via musicallies…

The Farm via [...]