Bonnaroo 2011 where is it

The event marks the 10th year for the legendary festival, which began in as a remarkable idea to serve a passionate yet underappreciated and overlooked fanbase, and ended up becoming the premier multi-day concert destination of the summer whose dynamic and eclectic programming paved the way for the age of the great American music festival. This year's lineup is yet another fine example of the incomparable eclecticism for which Bonnaroo has become famous.

This year's lineup will again cement Bonnaroo as a force in music discovery, exposing its fans to legendary artists, current favorites, as well as breaking acts. As one of the special programming highlights of its 10th year, Bonnaroo is excited to announce a rare joint appearance by Dr. John and The Original Meters recreating, in its entirety, the legendary album Desitively Bonnaroo, the source of the festival's moniker. Another celebratory aspect to the programming, organizers have confirmed Eugene Hutz as the curator of this year's specialty venue, dubbed "Global Gypsy Punk Revue.

John, the Black Key's Dan Auerbach and more to be announced soon. As the only round-the-clock major U. About the event, Rolling Stone hailed, "In its ninth year, Bonnaroo has done an impressive job of hanging on to its reputation as one of the most eclectic music and arts festivals," while the Wall Street Journal called it "one of rock's best festivals," and MTV claimed, "If you're angling for a road trip - there's no better destination.

Bonnaroo lineup is here. By Sunday, many of the attendees had been so zombified by UV punishment that they looked like they could take a Frisbee to the face and not even blink.

To top it off, the seasonal rains that usually provide relief were AWOL this year, leaving the farm a giant expanse of dust. The heat also turned tragic, as a year-old man fell victim to hyperthermia and died at the hospital. A year-old woman was also found dead at the campground, of as-yet-undetermined causes. Heat aside, the vibe was consistently sweet. One band that played for the original flower children was Buffalo Springfield , touring for the first time in 43 years.

But what it lacked in history-making momentousness, it made up for with moments of surprise and wonder. In the end, one of the best moments of the weekend belonged to Arcade Fire , who have mastered the art of arena-size intimacy. Newswire Powered by. Close the menu. Rolling Stone. Log In. To help keep your account secure, please log-in again.