Bonnaroo 2008 Lineup Announced
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Justin Ward
The Bonnaroo 2008 lineup just got announced late last night. The headliners of the festival are surprises to me — I purposely avoided any rumor mill this year — and I’m sure they’ll be surprises to the mainstream contingent that may or may not decide to go to this megafest on that farm down in Manchester, TN come June 12-15, 2008.
The headliners announced are Pearl Jam, Metallica, Jack Johnson, and Kayne West. Hrm.
Pearl Jam is a nice headliner to feature but seems slightly unimpressive considering their headlining gig last year at Lollapalooza 2007. That was a great set, by the way. Metallica seems 100% out of place at this festival, which isn’t a statement meant to conjure up all those “Bonnaroo is a jamband festival” arguments that are no longer valid. I don’t know, it just seems off to me. Jack Johnson is also headlining Coachella 2008 so it seems a little unimpressive that they’ve got him doing Bonnaroo as well. Differentiation is something we all cherish in these lineups and that’s definitely evident as you get to the “long tail” of the lineup. My Morning Jacket is always a treat, The Raconteurs are going to have a killer year regardless of what festivals they’re booked for (already Coachella and Bonnaroo), M.I.A. will get the crowd hopping, Umphrey’s McGee will get the crowd shredding, and Battles better get a mainstage slot. It gets plenty more eclectic as you read down the lineup.
2008 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Lineup:
Pearl Jam
Metallica
Jack Johnson
Kanye West
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Phil Lesh & Friends
My Morning Jacket
The Allman Brothers Band
The Raconteurs
Willie Nelson
Death Cab for Cutie
B.B. King
Sigur Ros
Levon Helm and the Ramble on the Road
Ben Folds
O.A.R.
The Bluegrass Allstars Feat. Luke Bulla, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Bryan Sutton
M.I.A.
Umphrey’s McGee
Iron & Wine
Yonder Mountain String Band
Swell Season
Talib Kweli
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi’s Soul Stew Revival
Gogol Bordello
Broken Social Scene
Robert Randolph’s Revival
Rilo Kiley
Mastodon
Lupe Fiasco
Against Me!
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
Pat Green
Ozomatli
Tegan & Sara
Solomon Burke
Drive-By Truckers
!!!
The Avett Brothers
Israel Vibration
Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck
Phil Lesh / Larry Campbell / Jackie Greene
Aimee Mann
Ladytron
The Fiery Furnaces
Orchestra Baobab
Ghostland Observatory
Jose Gonzalez
Dark Star Orchestra
Minus the Bear
Donavon Frankenreiter
Lez Zeppelin
State Radio
Battles
Jakob Dylan
Two Gallants
The Sword
Vampire Weekend
Little Feat
Nicole Atkins
The Felice Brothers
Mason Jennings
MGMT
The Lee Boys
Black Kids
Serena Ryder
Steel Train
Grupo Fantasma
Back Door Slam
Bonnaroo Comedy:
Bonnaroo Late Night Chat About with David Cross
Janeane Garofalo
Zach Galifianakis
Jim Norton
Brian Posehn
Mike Birbiglia
John Mulaney
Michelle Buteau
What do you guys think of this? We normally find this festival as the largest point of discussion as the musical new year begins, with people scrambling to determine if they want to go and how hipster they should snark on the lineup. If that even makes sense. I, for one, wouldn’t want to attend for the headliners, although I’ll admit that seeing “Master of Puppets” live is somewhat of a lifelong dream for me. I’d go for all the up-and-coming artists that would play the smaller tents. And given the festivities and the vibe and the sheer fun a festival like this would allow for (assuming you don’t get sunburned), Bonnaroo is once-again a festival no-brainer. Go to this.
i’m from Manchester and it’s a complete cesspool. All these great artists and they had to pick the asshole of the world…..
i’m from Manchester and it’s a complete cesspool. All these great artists and they had to pick the asshole of the world…..
Anyone who thinks that Metallic is a strange choice for a headliner let me remind you of last years BUST of a headliner, The Police. One thing we dont have to worry about is Metallic walking off stage in a fit of arrogant disregard for the throng of 80k electrified individuals pulsing with excitement and mind bending molecules of love. Metallic is guaranteed to blow your mind for every minute of that three hour set. This one might just acheive lift off boys and girls. The mothership is on the horizon, grab your pets and your favorite earthly possesions and climb on board.
Anyone who thinks that Metallic is a strange choice for a headliner let me remind you of last years BUST of a headliner, The Police. One thing we dont have to worry about is Metallic walking off stage in a fit of arrogant disregard for the throng of 80k electrified individuals pulsing with excitement and mind bending molecules of love. Metallic is guaranteed to blow your mind for every minute of that three hour set. This one might just acheive lift off boys and girls. The mothership is on the horizon, grab your pets and your favorite earthly possesions and climb on board.
@james z — that’s a good point, for sure. he’s been a staple at this fest from the very beginning.
@james z — that’s a good point, for sure. he’s been a staple at this fest from the very beginning.
wont be the same without Warren Haynes and govement mule
wont be the same without Warren Haynes and govement mule
wont be the same without Warren Haynes and govement mule
wont be the same without Warren Haynes and govement mule
I think its great ,the diversity but isn’t this a jamband festival I love metalica but a lil heavy 4 the atmosphere I think . Im sur it’ll b fun but I’ll pass again this year , summer camp way more laid bak,c u there,peace,love&harmony!!!!!!!!!
I think its great ,the diversity but isn’t this a jamband festival I love metalica but a lil heavy 4 the atmosphere I think . Im sur it’ll b fun but I’ll pass again this year , summer camp way more laid bak,c u there,peace,love&harmony;!!!!!!!!!
I think people are taking this Metallica bashing way too far,they’re legends and if you don’t like them good for you but a lot of people do. Incase you haven’t come to notice yet they’re huge. They have been a band for over 20 years and are still together through all of the bad s*** so why don’t all of you cut them some slack?? They’re gonna be great and if anyone has a problem with this comment don’t even waste your time saying anything b/c it would be meaningless to me. I will always love Metallica no matter what any of you have to say about it.
I think people are taking this Metallica bashing way too far,they’re legends and if you don’t like them good for you but a lot of people do. Incase you haven’t come to notice yet they’re huge. They have been a band for over 20 years and are still together through all of the bad s*** so why don’t all of you cut them some slack?? They’re gonna be great and if anyone has a problem with this comment don’t even waste your time saying anything b/c it would be meaningless to me. I will always love Metallica no matter what any of you have to say about it.
This is going to be fantastic. I live in texas and plan on going to it this summer. It’s definately an event to look foward to. Those VIP tickets are really expensive though!
This is going to be fantastic. I live in texas and plan on going to it this summer. It’s definately an event to look foward to. Those VIP tickets are really expensive though!
Sigur Ros is going to be amazing, death cab for cutie, yonder mountain string band, drive by truckers, and Dark Star, ignore the headliners, there could have been much better headliners, but owell..
Sigur Ros is going to be amazing, death cab for cutie, yonder mountain string band, drive by truckers, and Dark Star, ignore the headliners, there could have been much better headliners, but owell..
Bonnaroo’s lineup looks great, Pearl Jam will be awesome!!
Bonnaroo’s lineup looks great, Pearl Jam will be awesome!!
This is one of the best line up’s I have seen in many years and I can’t wait!
This is one of the best line up’s I have seen in many years and I can’t wait!
why are rappers gonna be at bonnaroo…seriously?
why are rappers gonna be at bonnaroo…seriously?
Really Led Zeppelin??
Really Led Zeppelin??
I’ve always enjoyed the diversity at Bonnaroo. I’ve been the past 4 years, and this is the weakest line-up so far. I wasn’t planning on seeing TOOL last year, but i was mistaken after 2 minutes of their set. It was a nice addition that unexpectedly blended in. Metallic is this years TOOL, only Metallica’s sound is MUCH to abbrasive for the Bonnaroo crowd. I thought the confirmed line-up was some kind of sick joke. Bonnaroo has come a long way from it’s Jam Band roots, and now it seems they are having trouble balencing out the “indie” new comers with the Jam bands.
when tickets are going to be a bit under $300, plus food, gas, and all the other essentials, it’s simply not worth it to attend. It would be cheaper to see the bands i want to individually (especially since tickets for most of those indie bands go for less than $20, sometimes as low as $12). Superfly, get your s*** together.
I’ve always enjoyed the diversity at Bonnaroo. I’ve been the past 4 years, and this is the weakest line-up so far. I wasn’t planning on seeing TOOL last year, but i was mistaken after 2 minutes of their set. It was a nice addition that unexpectedly blended in. Metallic is this years TOOL, only Metallica’s sound is MUCH to abbrasive for the Bonnaroo crowd. I thought the confirmed line-up was some kind of sick joke. Bonnaroo has come a long way from it’s Jam Band roots, and now it seems they are having trouble balencing out the “indie” new comers with the Jam bands.
when tickets are going to be a bit under $300, plus food, gas, and all the other essentials, it’s simply not worth it to attend. It would be cheaper to see the bands i want to individually (especially since tickets for most of those indie bands go for less than $20, sometimes as low as $12). Superfly, get your s*** together.
metallica is a horrible idea they are nothing like tool or radio head. they were atleast bad motherf***ers with a great light show. i am okay with pearl jam just not metallica.
metallica is a horrible idea they are nothing like tool or radio head. they were atleast bad motherf***ers with a great light show. i am okay with pearl jam just not metallica.
Hopefully Broken Social Scene includes everyone…Jason Collett & Kevin Drew plus the others (It’d be sweet if Leslie, Amy and Emily came as well) BUT there’s not many electronica/dance bands like last year. And honestly Metallica? Get out of here!
Hopefully Broken Social Scene includes everyone…Jason Collett & Kevin Drew plus the others (It’d be sweet if Leslie, Amy and Emily came as well) BUT there’s not many electronica/dance bands like last year. And honestly Metallica? Get out of here!
BONAROO ROCKS
The great thing about this festival is there is something there for everyone. A nice balance of headliners AND up and coming talent. The festival is all in what you make it :)It gets better and better every year.
BONAROO ROCKS
The great thing about this festival is there is something there for everyone. A nice balance of headliners AND up and coming talent. The festival is all in what you make it :)It gets better and better every year.
Robert Randolph’s Revival? Anybody know what’s up with that?
Personally I’m excited to check out several of these for the first time, like The Felice Brothers, Ghostland Observatory, Steel Train…
Can’t go wrong with Willie Nelson, The Raconteurs, and the unbelievable new lineup for Phil Lesh & Friends.
Anybody else get the feeling there may be one more BIG surprise headliner yet to be announced?
Robert Randolph’s Revival? Anybody know what’s up with that?
Personally I’m excited to check out several of these for the first time, like The Felice Brothers, Ghostland Observatory, Steel Train…
Can’t go wrong with Willie Nelson, The Raconteurs, and the unbelievable new lineup for Phil Lesh & Friends.
Anybody else get the feeling there may be one more BIG surprise headliner yet to be announced?
FORGET BONNAROO
go to summer camp in chilicothe and bisco. hit up the not so mainstream fests and thigs get more fun, cheaper, and the vibe is always a million times better
peace n luv see you at summer camp
FORGET BONNAROO
go to summer camp in chilicothe and bisco. hit up the not so mainstream fests and thigs get more fun, cheaper, and the vibe is always a million times better
peace n luv see you at summer camp
Well I guess its another year of skipping the ‘Roo for me (I haven’t been back since 04)…I can appreciate the diversity of the bands but I feel that its just going to be another year of sketchy behavior by festival attendees. Guess I’ll preorder my Mountain Jam tix now…
Well I guess its another year of skipping the ‘Roo for me (I haven’t been back since 04)…I can appreciate the diversity of the bands but I feel that its just going to be another year of sketchy behavior by festival attendees. Guess I’ll preorder my Mountain Jam tix now…
Well I guess its another year of skipping the ‘Roo for me (I haven’t been back since 04)…I can appreciate the diversity of the bands but I feel that its just going to be another year of sketchy behavior by festival attendees. Guess I’ll preorder my Mountain Jam tix now…
meh. 2006 was the best lineup. 2007 was underwhelming. This year looks interesting, but I think I’m gonna to Summer Camp and Camp Bisco instead for about the same price.
meh. 2006 was the best lineup. 2007 was underwhelming. This year looks interesting, but I think I’m gonna to Summer Camp and Camp Bisco instead for about the same price.
Hm…….
Most excited for sigur ros and mmj.
Hm…….
Most excited for sigur ros and mmj.
That’s the thing — I’m sooooo interested in the other aspects of the lineup and you’d have to make the decision to go based on the bands in the tents and probably not the headliners.
It is kinda funny to me to think of Metallica doing a 3 hour headlining set. Maybe I was too quick to judge. “Enter Sandman” in front of 80,000 people would be pretty epic.
That’s the thing — I’m sooooo interested in the other aspects of the lineup and you’d have to make the decision to go based on the bands in the tents and probably not the headliners.
It is kinda funny to me to think of Metallica doing a 3 hour headlining set. Maybe I was too quick to judge. “Enter Sandman” in front of 80,000 people would be pretty epic.
Of interest (to me at least, but I’m not very cool):
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
The Raconteurs
Death Cab for Cutie
Ben Folds
M.I.A.
Swell Season
Broken Social Scene
Lupe Fiasco
Ozomatli
The Avett Brothers
Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck
Minus the Bear
Of interest (to me at least, but I’m not very cool):
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
The Raconteurs
Death Cab for Cutie
Ben Folds
M.I.A.
Swell Season
Broken Social Scene
Lupe Fiasco
Ozomatli
The Avett Brothers
Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck
Minus the Bear
Of interest (to me at least, but I’m not very cool):
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
The Raconteurs
Death Cab for Cutie
Ben Folds
M.I.A.
Swell Season
Broken Social Scene
Lupe Fiasco
Ozomatli
The Avett Brothers
Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck
Minus the Bear