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Chatting with a Bonnaroo co-founder
I spent the last 24 hours in Manchester to visit with an old college buddy, Kerry Black, who co-founded Superfly Presents & Bonnaroo. In the midst of catching up, here is a little run-down of some Tennessee related stuff that we chatted about. No Country (NC): What made you chose Manchester to start Bonnaroo? …
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!!! ticket update
Tickets for !!! (chk, chk, chk) at The End on Friday are now for sale on the The End’s website. It should be a great show, if you can’t make it out to see them at Bonnaroo.
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Phosphorescent – Bonnaroo Preview
Phosphorescent is the musical moniker of Matthew Houck. This Alabama native began transforming his multi-instrumental musical talents into a distinct emotive voice that is reminiscent of Will Oldham (a.k.a Bonnie “Prince” Billy). Lingering around the fringe of rock, folk, and country, this music is perfect for a road trip or a rocking chair on…
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Times New Viking w/ Big Surr and D. Watusi – The End @9pm
Tonight in Nashville…. Times New Viking will be rocking their way through Nashville tonight at The End with Big Surr and D. Watusi. Times New Viking is best known for their lo-fi approach to fast-paced, distorted rock n’ roll. If you are a fan of early Guided By Voices, Psychedelic Horseshit, or Eat Skull,…
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New Beirut Track
In a convoluted twisting of artistry (and record release news), Blondie has released a new album called Panic of Girls (only in the UK only via collector’s pack sold at Europe’s equivalent of Walmart, for now) which includes a cover of Beirut’s “Sunday Smile”. While I choose to avoid unraveling Blondie’s issues, I will…
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Hesta Prynn – Bonnaroo Preview
After so much time talking about rock-abilifying guys at this years Bonnaroo, it’s time to focus on a certain starlet. Hesta Prynn (aka Julie Potash) has left the hip-hop project Northern State (think half Hesta and half all-chick Beastie Boys) to follow a solo career. This New Yorker is moving the likes of MIA…
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The Black Angels – Bonnaroo Preview
Hailing from the underground rock scene in Austin, TX, The Black Angels are certainly starting to get some recognition. They compiled an impressive resume of supporting roles for bands like The Black Keys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Wolfmother, and Queens of the Stone Age. It’s a similar psychedelic sound that supports the likes of…
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Lionize – Bonnaroo Preview
Lionize evokes the sounds of New Orleans funk, mastery of dubby-rock, and some serious stoner rock good times. These cats are making a name for themselves by recording with Steel Pulse, collaborating with the likes of Ozomatli, and supporting other Bonnaroo acts like Kylesa. For most folks, a hot summer time festival isn’t complete…
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Black Box Revelation – Bonnaroo Preview
Out of all the bands playing at this year’s Bonnaroo, Black Box Revelation wins the award for coolest website by a lead singer with a fucking ratty blue beard. I’m not going to paraphrase an already simple Wikipedia page for them. But, below are a few more tracks by another rocking band from this…