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What is Bonnaroo?

Bonnaroo is back. The four-day long multi-stage music and arts festival happens this year in Manchester, Tennessee from June 12 to 15.
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Bonnaroo is back.

The four-day long multi-stage music and arts festival happens this year in Manchester, Tennessee from June 12 to 15.

In addition to some of the best rock n' roll, jazz, hip hop and electronica music around, the Bonnaroo festival offers other attractions and activities, such as a classic arcade, kid's activity centre, yoga classes, an on-site cinema, a comedy club, a beer festival and a music technology village.

Rolling Stone Magazine recently named Bonnaroo as one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll.

Performers at the 2008 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival include;

Pearl Jam
Metallica
Jack Johnson
Kanye West
Chris Rock
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss featuring T Bone Burnett
The Raconteurs
Willie Nelson
Death Cab For Cutie
BB King
Levon Helm and the Ramble on the Road
Ben Folds
M.I.A.
Iron and Wine
Gogol Bordello
Broken Social Scene
Rilo Kiley
Tegan and Sara
Drive-By Truckers
MSTRKRFT
Aimee Mann
Jakob Dylan and the Gold Mountain Rebels
Little Feat

For a complete list of performers and activities, and to obtain tickets, please visit the website at www.bonnaroo.com.

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Donna Hopper

About the Author: Donna Hopper

Donna Hopper has been a photojournalist with SooToday since 2007, and her passion for music motivates her to focus on area arts, entertainment and community events.
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