The Hives at The Vic Theatre on June 30, 2012
Bare bones, rock ‘n’ roll has no definition. It’s truly the energy that keeps it timeless.
Read MoreBare bones, rock ‘n’ roll has no definition. It’s truly the energy that keeps it timeless.
Read MoreThere were no special tricks in their June 26th show at Lincoln Hall—no covers, few spits of dialogue and very little motion on stage—and at times, when the show lagged, it wouldn’t have hurt to see some spice.
Read MoreThe energy and wave-riding success was beaming from the front of the room.
Read MoreRed Hot Chili Peppers ( WHAT STAGE – 10PM ) I now understand the phrase ignorance is bliss. I feel like how Dorothy must have felt, looking behind the curtain to find her beloved wizard was just a goofy little twerp. I have spent the better part of the 90’s and 2000’s respecting and admiring […]
Read MoreRadiohead (WHAT STAGE – 10PM ) This was the set to see and the most talked about set of the weekend. This comes as no surprise(s), Radiohead is credited with putting Bonnaroo on the map after their legendary set in 2006. With a knack for spacy, atmospheric, and twisted rock music; the stage was set […]
Read MoreMy feet were sore, my lower back was throbbing. I didn’t make my lofty goal of staying up past 1 am and watching the insanity that is Skrillex (and I even wanted to catch a 3:45 am showing of Wet Hot American Summer…also didn’t happen). Now was not a time to sit back and relax…Sunday […]
Read MoreThe first full Bonnaroo day takes its toll. I didn’t last long after Radiohead. Despite promising electric dance parties in every direction, I decided to pack it in early, as Saturday had such an enticing line-up and I wanted to be in full-form for all of it. I decided this would be my weekend warrior […]
Read MoreWith day one in the books, Friday at Bonnaroo really kicks the festival into high gear, and begs important questions. How late can you sleep in your tent before roasting? To shower or not to shower? How much anticipation do you have for the headliner and shining star of the festival, Radiohead? But before Radiohead […]
Read MoreThe first and shortest of the festival’s four day stint, Thursday really is a warm-up for the rest of the weekend. None of the three banner headliners performed on this day, but there was plenty to be excited about. Music lasted until 2am, and comedy shows and movies lasted even longer. Those walking through the […]
Read MoreThe excitement of a first timers’ trip to Bonnaroo pales in comparison to those that fully understand what they are in for. The weekend warriors that have made the trip in the past for a June weekend of music, comedy, and varying levels of debauchery share prior experiences like war stories. The way they smile […]
Read More“We’re full grown men/But we act like kids.” Indeed, they looked like kids playing dress up, donning vintage suits of varying fits like musically inclined used car salesmen.
Read MoreGiven the matchup and the crowd, Reptar put on a beguiling solar surfer of a show, with no less energy than a supernova.
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