BONNAROOOOOOOOOOO
So last week, Thombus, Mr. Comfortable, and Matt embarked on our road trip to Bonnaroo. It was a great time, but a lot different form last year. Last year, every band there was one of my favorites and it was one great band after another. This year there were a few less bands around that we were attached to so, we had opportunities to explore Bonnaroo. So here is my list of Top Bonnaroo shows for this year:
1. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: We waited about an hour and a half to get in the front pit for this show. It wasn’t too bad considering that the Yonder Mountain String Band performed while we were wating. We were within the first 20 people in to the pit. There was literally one person in between me and the front fence. It was a life changing moment to see Robert Plant, a Rock God, about 20 feet away from me. I think he looked at me and Mr. Comfortable. I’m pretty sure Mr. Comfortable cried a little. The best part was being a part of an audience sing back in Black Dog.
2. The Raconteurs: Jack White is the best living rock performer. It was awesome to see him with a full band versus last year’s White Stripes show. He is so into the music and he knows how to put on a good old rock show that would entertain any music fan. It was cool to see him perform “Keep It Clean” which kept us talking. It was definately Jack White style lyrics, but he is known to cover old blues songs. The culmination of the show came with the 9 minute version of Blue Veins which featured a few ridiculous solos and destruction of some microphones and ended with a what seemes to be a pissed off Jack White storming off stage in true Rock Star fashion.
3. Iron and Wine: A little bit of a different style show featuring soft, jammy music. We were all really into it and dancing around. All of the songs played were differnt versions than the original recordings. Boy With a Coin was played in a Reggae style, which I’m pretty sure you can see Thombus in the crowd in the video on youtube. It was a very relaxing show and we all enjoyed listening to a different style for a while
Bonnaroo was an amazing time and it left me wanting more. Im keeping my bracelet on for a while, lets soo how long that lasts. Check these videos. Unfortunately, no one put up any videos of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.
Posted By Travis
