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Continue reading →: Blogaroo: Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9Well, folks — I officially survived my fourth Bonnaroo, and between the company and the tunes, I have to say that it was the best yet. Addam and I drove up and camped out with John and Tati, two friends we met shortly after moving to Miami. We packed a…
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Continue reading →: Blogaroo: Day 0: Welcome to Bonnaroo!
“Leave your world at the door and jump into my life. Be my friend and be my lover, you can even be my wife. Get lost, get found and get lost again. Get lost, get found, because you are among 100,000 of your closest friends.” — The Ed Cogan Band, Welcome to…
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Continue reading →: Blogaroo: Day 7: Bassnectar
Bassnectar aka Lorin Ashton is a DJ, producer and wobble bass master from Santa Cruz, California. His electronic mixes combine mainstream tunes with a dubstep style, giving his music that perfect womp, womp, womp that keeps me coming back for more.
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Continue reading →: Blogaroo: Day 9: Gogol Bordello
“Gypsy punk band” Gogol Bordello got together in San Francisco in 1999 and has since become known for being one hell of a show. The group provides theatrical performances to both the accordion and the violin, rarities among most of today’s musical artists. Mix their energy with a punk and dub sound, and…
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Continue reading →: Blogaroo: Day 10: Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside
Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside may be one of the smallest bands playing Bonnaroo this year, but it’s one that Addam and I hope that we have the opportunity to see. One of the best parts about checking out the Roo line-up is familiarizing yourself with all the artists…
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Continue reading →: “I’ve got the golden ticket”
Guess what came in the mail today? It’s official. Every day brings me one step closer to Bonnaroo. “Welcome to Bonnaroo, I hope you enjoy your stay! Have a drink and have a smoke and have some fun today!” — The Ed Cogan Band, Welcome to Bonnaroo (2010).
Hello, I’m Ash! I am an assistant professor in the Journalism and Public Relations Department at California State University, Long Beach. This blog serves as a personal love letter to Long Beach, as I find my community and tread toward tenure.
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