SPRINGSTEEN, PHISH, BEASTIES, NIN HIGHLIGHT 8th BONNAROO

Another heavy weight lineup is in store for Bonnaroo fans as Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment host their 8th Annual Music and Arts Fest

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• Bonnaroo
• Phish
• the Beastie Boys
• Nine Inch Nails
• Gov't Mule
• Wilco
• Al Green

[trickye999]

The Rothbury lineup isn't that impressive

[dimez4ever]

Its great that its just not a "jamband" festival anymore.

[irontonremy]

Sorry but I phuckin H8 Spingstein. What a cheesey artist. Save that old BS for someone old that was born to run.

[jvoth]

@dimez4ever it's not. It's like when a band that you love loses 90% of its lineup but continues to go by the same name. The band may still be great, but it's not that band anymore. The Roo is now a corporate affair for mainstream bands.

[jiggymelt]

in reply to graffiguy. beasties mediocre? . pauls boutique is much believed to be one of the best albums by anyone of all time, bro. beasties blew it the fuck out at bonnaroo. in my top 5 shows of all time, easily. btw, those phish shows were my 149-150th. they were good, too;D

[Etra1n]

"Bonnaroo was partly inspired by Phish Festivals."

Bruce is a legend but his age shows. He is a great entertainer but I don't always want to be "entertained" at concerts. Phish are old too yet they're playing some of the best stuff of their careers at the moment.

[Liamisamom]

I would agree with you to an extent. Ive seen Bruce 3 or 4 times and each time, neglecting his Bonnaroo performance this year that was subpar at best, he is a great performance. That being said its like apples and oranges. Bruce does what a lot of people do really well. Phish does something no one else does, the best.

[GrafficGuy]

Ii have to say, Bruce is probably the greatest live performer in the history of rock - nothing against Phish (who unabashedly admire Bruce) or Al Green. The Beastie Boys have always been mediocre. Even a tired Springsteen rocks like no one else.

[donchatz2]

Anyone that would say that Phish or Trey had more energy then Bruce couldn't have possibly been there.

[brentalanwilson]

The Beastie Boys are old and tired...my highlights were Phish, Bruce (when he busted out Seeger Sessions and NOT Born in the USA) Del McCoury Band & Todd Snider...excellent festival!

[JeffRotull43]

Unfortunately Bruce's voice was really shot - might have had something to do with playing in 48 degree weather in Norway a few days earlier. He's actually the only old timer I can think of who's vocal abilities has improved with age rather than declined. It's always a shame when spectators get a less than accurate first impression of a performer.