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Continue reading →: Blogaroo: Sunday, June 12 and Monday, June 13Saturday was a long night, but Addam and I wanted to maximize our time at Bonnaroo, so we got up pretty early. You can sleep when you’re dead, right? While I’d like to say that we woke up and immediately headed out for a full day of shows, we actually…
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Continue reading →: Blogaroo: Saturday, June 11While there were a few shows that we wanted to catch on Saturday morning, there were so many artists that we wanted to see later in the day that Addam and I decided to rest up and soak up some shade while we had the chance. The first act that…
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Continue reading →: Blogaroo: Friday, June 10Our group got a pretty late start Friday morning, which is good, because we needed some rest to make it through the day. Addam set out some fresh fruit and grilled up a breakfast of steak and potatoes, of which I obviously only had the latter. I can’t complain though.…
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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…
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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