Students anticipate Bonnaroo
Nick Doss
Issue date: 2/18/10 Section: Culture
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts festival announced its lineup for this summer's show, which will kick off June 10 in Manchester, Tenn.
This years headliners include Jay-Z, Weezer, Kings of Leon, Tenacious D, Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band, Regina Spektor and Norah Jones. Other bands include the Avett Brothers, The Dropkick Murphys, the Disco Biscuits and Rise Against.
Actor and comedian Steve Martin will also make an appearance, playing the banjo for Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Every year Bonnaroo brings together some of the biggest names in music, as well as lesser known artists, spanning all different genres for a festival with thousands of spectators.
Tickets for Bonnaroo cost about $250 for general admission and VIP tickets are $1,350.
Sarah Barnes, a freshman from Tullahoma, Tenn., has been to Bonnaroo before and said she is most looking forward to the atmosphere.
"There is such a unique contrast in the types of people there," Barnes said. "People travel from all different states and everyone is so friendly. It is something you have to experience."
Eric Evans, a junior from Dayton, Tenn., said he is going to Bonnaroo for the first time and is pumped about the lineup.
"I really like the Avett Brothers and the Kings of Leon and a few smaller bands that are going to be there," Evans said.
Sophia Lewis, a Chattanooga sophomore, said she also plans to attend the music festival for the first time.
"This will be my first year so I don't really know what to expect," Lewis said. "I am a Dave Matthews fan, but I haven't really looked to see who else will be there."
Evans said: "I want to go just to see what it's like. I would probably still go this year if I didn't know any of the bands, just so I can say I went."
Bonnaroo also offers various free activities and attractions to the people who attend the event.
These include a movie theater, yoga classes and a silent disco. There will also be food vendors and shopping available on site.
This years headliners include Jay-Z, Weezer, Kings of Leon, Tenacious D, Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band, Regina Spektor and Norah Jones. Other bands include the Avett Brothers, The Dropkick Murphys, the Disco Biscuits and Rise Against.
Actor and comedian Steve Martin will also make an appearance, playing the banjo for Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Every year Bonnaroo brings together some of the biggest names in music, as well as lesser known artists, spanning all different genres for a festival with thousands of spectators.
Tickets for Bonnaroo cost about $250 for general admission and VIP tickets are $1,350.
Sarah Barnes, a freshman from Tullahoma, Tenn., has been to Bonnaroo before and said she is most looking forward to the atmosphere.
"There is such a unique contrast in the types of people there," Barnes said. "People travel from all different states and everyone is so friendly. It is something you have to experience."
Eric Evans, a junior from Dayton, Tenn., said he is going to Bonnaroo for the first time and is pumped about the lineup.
"I really like the Avett Brothers and the Kings of Leon and a few smaller bands that are going to be there," Evans said.
Sophia Lewis, a Chattanooga sophomore, said she also plans to attend the music festival for the first time.
"This will be my first year so I don't really know what to expect," Lewis said. "I am a Dave Matthews fan, but I haven't really looked to see who else will be there."
Evans said: "I want to go just to see what it's like. I would probably still go this year if I didn't know any of the bands, just so I can say I went."
Bonnaroo also offers various free activities and attractions to the people who attend the event.
These include a movie theater, yoga classes and a silent disco. There will also be food vendors and shopping available on site.
