CMT Blog: Archive

I arrived at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., on Thursday (June 11) to questionable weather. After getting all checked in (and most importantly, a campsite set up after a torrential downpour) I ventured into the main area, Centeroo, to see how the fest was coming along. Finally at 8:30 p.m., I got to see some music. I checked out garage-punk-with-a-country-twist female trio Those Darlins from Murfreesboro, Tenn. They have a new record coming out soon and I'm anticipating my copy. After Those Darlins wrapped up a dance-filled, sweaty set, it was time to head to the campsite for some downtime. However, downtime turned into downpour and I listened to the Zac Brown Band's great set from my dry campsite, since I was ensuring that the tents didn't fly away in the storm. I can only visualize the drenched beards of ZBB after that set.

Plenty of shows are on tap for tonight! I'll be checking out a lot of artists that I've never seen like Santigold, Grizzly Bear, Al Green, the Beastie Boys, and Phish. However, I'll have to make a stop by the lovely Lucinda Williams' set. Not too much country today, but plenty of bluegrass ahead on Saturday. The Other Tent is bringing Knoxville's concert series, Tennessee Shines, to the stage. I hear it's hosted by Jim Lauderdale -- one of my favorites and the "King of Broken Hearts." Acts on tap for tomorrow include the Del McCoury Band, the Travelin' McCourys (offspring of Del), Cherryholmes, the SteelDrivers, the Tony Rice Unit and more. And that's only the daytime!

I'm off to stomp in the mud some more. 10-4 over and out!