Bonnaroo Music and Arts festival is consistently on the cutting edge of diverse line ups. For the past several summers the line ups have continued getting more and more eclectic and interesting. This year is no different. The headliners this year include Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder. But, the real gems that Bonnaroo offers aren’t the big acts, rather, the smaller bands that gain exposure through word of mouth rather than marketing. Here’s a few bands to keep your eyes (and ears) open for this year at The Roo.
The XX
This band is a cool, new age and funky three piece from London, England. The band’s debut album was met with tons of critical acclaim. They have an addictive sound that showcases a female vocalist (Jamie Smith). They jam, groove and move in all the right ways. Due to copyright issues, I can’t post a video here so, here is their website. VIDEO
Phoenix
Phoenix is a French, Grammy Award winning, alternative rock band that is growing in popularity right now. Although they’ve been on the scene for several years, the band’s latest album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix solidified their indie sound and their place in the festival circuit this year. Website Video
Mayer Hawthorne
Mayer is one of the artists I’m looking forward to seeing the most. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mayer later moved out to California when he was signed to a record label. He’s brining back old school rhythm and blues. He draws from Isaac Hayes and Barry White. He’s also multi-talented, playing many instruments himself. Website Video
Here We Go Magic
These guys are newcomers on the scene. They hail from New York City, a place where fame is harder to come by than one would think. The band has a trance sound with some unique acoustic pieces thrown in for fun. Website Video
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