Bonnaroo is less than a month away. And while this isn't the first year Muzzle of Bees has covered the festival, it is the first time that I've covered it for Muzzle of Bees. In fact, this is my first time ever heading down to Tennessee for the epic four-day sun and dirt fest and I'm excited. I have a (large) handful of bands and artists that I'm looking forward to seeing. But still no schedule! There have been rumblings about why it has taken so long to come out. It isn't typical procedure for it to be this late in May with no schedule announcement. With the Flaming Lips' Steven Drozd in the hospital, rumors are flying as to whether his recovery before the festival is going to happen -- and if, perhaps, the delay is due to the question marks surrounding that situation.
With no schedule, we're left piecing together the days bands are playing from their individual websites. Here are the bands I'm most excited about on the days they're playing.
First, the National's website has them at Bonnaroo Friday, Saturday, AND Sunday. I so hope that's true. Also,Jill Andrews, who you'll remember from our feature a few weeks back, is scheduled to play every day. Awesome.
Here's the rest -- and here's to hoping that there aren't many conflicts:
Thursday: Sarah Jarosz, Local Natives, The Dodos
Friday: Punch Brothers, Dawes, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers, Dr. Dog, She & Him, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue
Saturday: Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, The Avett Brothers, Dave Rawlings Machine, Mumford & Sons, John Prine, Brandi Carlile
Sunday: Calexico, Lucero, Kris Kristofferson, Medeski Martin & Wood
For those of you going this year, who are you looking forward to seeing most -- and who am I missing here? What are some tips you can give a first timer? Guilty pleasures? You'll be seeing me at Weezer -- for old time's sake -- unless they play during Stevie Wonder. Can't miss this.
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