Your
favorite band at Bonnaroo, and why?
My favorite band was Radiohead who headlined on Friday
night. I have been a Radiohead fan since I was in middle school and this was my
first time seeing them. It was a very moving experience because I was
surrounded by great friends and the music was very powerful to me. One thing I
love about big music festivals is it is such a great feeling to be surrounded
by so many people who are just as excited to see your favorite band as you are
and this was honestly the perfect show. Great lights, great crowd and of
course, great music.
Any
surprise show that you found that you really loved, but didn’t expect it to
happen?
I was lucky enough to see a few bands that I definitely have
started to listen to since I've gotten home. The first one is a group called Battles
who are out of New York that play experimental/math rock type music. It was a
welcome change of pace that really pumped up the crowd on such a hot afternoon
and despite the fact that there aren't really "words' to most of the
songs, the crowd was very engaged. Because it was so hot out, it was clear that
everyone that was there definitely wanted to see the band so there were good
vibes in that crowd.
Another show that I really enjoyed from a band I hadn't
heard of prior to the festival was Mariachi El Bronx, who are actually a
hardcore punk band called The Bronx that sometimes play under the alter-ego
Mariachi El Bronx. Basically, their music is comprised of punk themes and
played to the tune of traditional Mexican mariachi music. It was surprising and
very refreshing and will be perfect to listen to throughout the summer.What one thing do you regret that you didn’t have with you when you got there?
I really wish I would have ponied up the $10 and gone down
the water slide, gotten my hair done at the free salon and seen more of
Ludacris!
What
would you tell people not to bring to Bonnaroo?
There are different things I would have brought, including
more suncreen and swimsuits but nothing I would tell people to not bring, other
than illegal drugs and other items of course. If I could do it again, I would
have brought a better tent and blow up mattress and also a small grill to cook
on. A good shade fly or shade tent to hang out under while you're at your
campsite is also CRITICAL.
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