Contrary to what it says in the paper edition of the Sun-Times today, Led Zeppelin is NOT playing at Bonnaroo. Lez Zeppelin, however, is.
My esteemed Sun-Times music editor, whose name shall go unmentioned here (you’re welcome, Thomas), is not the only music editor who made this mistake.
How could this have happened? The press release was misleading, to say the least. Keep reading and you’ll see what I mean.
BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2008 LINEUP FEATURING:
PEARL JAM, METALLICA, JACK JOHNSON, KANYE WEST, ALISON KRAUSS & ROBERT
PLANT, MY MORNING JACKET, WILLIE NELSON, PHIL LESH & FRIENDS, B.B. KING,
SIGUR ROS, THE RACONTEURS, DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE
LEZ ZEPPELIN CONFIRMED
COMEDY TENT TO HOST ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, JANEANE GAROFALO, JIM NORTON,
MIKE BIRBIGLIA AND
LATE NIGHT LIVE TALK SHOW WITH DAVID CROSS
EXCLUSIVE 2008 FESTIVAL COMMEMORATIVE DVD AVAILABLE TO FANS WHEN
PURCHASING TICKETS
New York, NY. Wednesday, February 6th, 2008: Superfly Productions and
A.C. Entertainment are proud to annousnce the initial lineup for the
2008 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The seventh annual four-day
camping and music festival will be held on June 12-15 on the same
beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles south of
Nashville. A full list of confirmed acts follows, and more will be
announced in the coming weeks. The final Bonnaroo 2008 lineup will total
over 100 bands and over 20 comedians performing on 13 stages over four
days. Tickets go on sale exclusively through www.bonnaroo.com on
Saturday, February 16 at 12:00 PM EDT.
The largest and most revered music and camping event in the country,
Bonnaroo has elevated the American rock festival to an unprecedented
level. As the only round-the-clock major U.S. music festival, Bonnaroo
packs an unparalleled amount of entertainment options into its four
days. The event offers attendees the amenities and community spirit of a
small city, with 24 hours of activities including a comedy theater,
cinema festival, jazz club, silent disco, arcade, Internet cafs,
restaurants, yoga classes and hundreds of high quality craft vendors.
Since its inception in 2002, Bonnaroo has swiftly earned its status as
the countrys premier music and arts event. According to the New York
Times, Bonnaroo has revolutionized the modern rock festival. The event
is famous for the incredible energy that emerges from its crowds, who
make the Bonnaroo pilgrimage to immerse themselves in its unique camping
community and witness four days of historical music moments. Honoring
the festivals unique spirit, Rolling Stone called Bonnaroo one of the
50 moments to change the history of rock and roll.
Continuing the Bonnaroo tradition of diversity and dynamism, the 2008
lineup draws top-flight acts from a staggering range of musical worlds.
This year, Bonnaroo welcomes metal stalwart Metallica, the explosive
Pearl Jam and acoustic rocker Jack Johnson, along with hip-hop star
Kanye West, indie-rock staple Death Cab for Cutie and scores of other
hot acts. Fresh talents like NYC buzz band Vampire Weekend and Austin
electro act Ghostland Observatory will perform alongside revered legends
such as Willie Nelson and the Bands Levon Helm, who will bring his
famous Woodstock-based Midnight Ramble show to thousands of festival
fans. Other special collaborations include the slow-burning duo of
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, roots-leaning couple Derek Trucks and
Susan Tedeschi and bluegrass darling Abigail Washburns Sparrow Quartet
with Bla Fleck. The sprawling lineup also includes epic acts like Gogol
Bordello, Against Me!, Sigur Rs and Bonnaroo favorite My Morning Jacket.
In addition to stellar music programming, Bonnaroo organizers continue
to increase the quality and quantity of non-music entertainment options
at the festival. Bonnaroos revered Comedy Tent will once again host a
stellar lineup of first-rate standup sets in a seated, air-conditioned
venue, including Janeane Garofalo, Zach Galifianakis, Mike Birbiglia,
Jim Norton, Brian Posehn and the return of David Cross, who will host
Bonnaroo Late Time Chat About, an original midnight talk show complete
with a house band, comic skits and special guests.
As a unique, unprecedented offer to the festivals fans, Bonnaroo is
offering the option to purchase a commemorative DVD of the 2008 festival
that will be sent to them in December. At an exclusive price for ticket
buyers, fans will have the option of ordering the DVD at the time of
purchasing tickets to the festival. These DVDs will feature exclusive
performances and backstage footage from the 2008 festival, allowing fans
to relive their Bonnaroo experience. The featured video will be
handpicked to showcase this year’s performance highlights as filmed by
Bonnaroo’s team of directors. The DVD will include full-color packaging
and artwork and a 5.1 audio mix created from Bonnaroo’s pristine
soundboard recordings.
Other exciting new features for 2008 will be announced shortly. As
always, organizers are focused on providing Bonnaroo fans with the best
possible overall experience, handling logistics with finesse and
providing an unparalleled set of entertainment options for an
over-the-top weekend of cultural indulgence.
Official festival website is www.bonnaroo.com
2008 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Confirmed Artists:
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 Tedeschis Soul Stew Revival
Gogol Bordello
Broken Social Scene
Robert Randolphs 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
More acts will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for the 2008 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival go on sale Saturday,
February 16th, 2008 at 12:00 PM EDT through www.bonnaroo.com
