Champaign's Alternative
Sunday, Day 4 of 4. Vids and photos–check ‘em out! Smith Westerns [This Tent, 12:30-1:30 PM] Playing for an audience not much older than themselves, Smith Westerns took to the This Tent stage with a nervous energy. After jumping right into their set with “Imagine Pt. 3,” off their album Dye It Blonde, lead singer [...]
Saturday, Day 3 of 4. Vids and photos–check ‘em out! Mumford & Sons [Which Stage, 6:15-7:45 PM] After hearing Mumford and Sons hit “Little Lion Man” on WPGU last summer, I became hooked. Though a late bloomer to this incredible act, I attempted to make up for lost time by buying their debut album, Sigh [...]
Friday, Day 2 of 4. Vids and photos–check ‘em out! The Sword [That Tent, 3:30-4:45 PM] For a change of pace I decided to check out heavy metal band The Sword. The crowd was actually really surprising, ranging from dads to women with their heads tatted up (yes, tattoos on shaved heads). Ten minutes before [...]
Thursday, Day 1 of 4. Vids and photos–check ‘em out! Wavves [This Tent, 5:30-6:30 PM] Bonnaroo 2011 officially kicked off for me with Wavves, and I couldn’t be happier. Not only was it the first day of ‘Roo but it was my first time at Bonnaroo ever. By the time this first show rolled around [...]
Here’s a short recap of the action on Sunday, Day 4 of 4. Pictures and videos galore! Japandroids [This Tent, 12:30-1:30 PM] After seeing them at Canopy Club last fall, I vowed to never miss this band when I have the opportunity to see them. Opening the Sunday at a hot, sweaty festival AND playing [...]
Here’s a short recap of the action on Saturday, Day 3 of 4. Pictures and videos galore! Conan O’Brien [Comedy Tent, 1-2:30 PM] Waiting around for a number of hours just to get a ticket to get in line is not something that I’m usually down with. However, Conan O’Brien’s Legally Prohibited from Being Funny [...]
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