Fend Got Bonnarooed 2009
What might be the largest festival in the universe went down last weekend in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo has been blowing the minds of music lovers since 2002 thanks to Superyfly Production. Bonnaroo, slang for “a really good time,” is 700 acres of camping, music, art, and total bliss. The festival had me in this numb, happy state of mind, I didn’t realize the greatness I was experiencing until I sat down to write. It was only in the retelling that I started to comprehend what exactly happened there at Tennessee.
Not only was the music amazing, but I was incredibly impressed with the festival goers. Even without showers, in the hot muggy south, forced to pack into areas with other hot, smelly people, everyone was in such great spirits.
The eclectic mix of music fills the farm with ease, and for the entire 75 hours that Bonnaroo is going on there is always something to do.
It is no wonder they say every year is the best Bonnaroo. White Rabbits, Chairlift, Passion Pit, Of Montreal, The Dirty Projectors, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grizzly Bear, TV On The Radio, Ani Difranco, Phoenix, Crystal Castles, and Gomez,, are just a few of the bands I was able to catch on stage this year. If each succeeding year is the best year yet, I can’t wait to see what is in store for 2010.
