Post by Queen of the Damned on May 20, 2010 22:02:24 GMT -5
Want a good deal on a concert? Catch festival fever
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Lollapalooza '09: Fans cheer during Yeah Yeah Yeahs' set.
Enlarge image Enlarge By Nam Y Huh, AP
Lollapalooza '09: Fans cheer during Yeah Yeah Yeahs' set.
BUZZ BANDS TO SEE LIVE
VOTE: Which band is your favorite?
VIDEO: Janelle Monae
VIDEO: Dr. Dog
VIDEO: Mumford & Sons
VIDEO: The Temper Trap
VIDEO: Phantogram
Track the action song by song, mingle with fellow fans and keep current with Brian Mansfield's updates at our American Idol community.
By Brian Mansfield, Steve Jones and Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY
This summer's bumper crop of festivals and package tours rewards thrift-minded fans with one-stop, mega-watt listening opportunities, ranging from a gaggle of country stars helping post-flood Nashville get back on its feet to a three-night R&B blowout in New Orleans.
1. Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Manchester, Tenn. (June 10-13)
Now in its ninth year, the godfather of American rock festivals will feature headlining sets from Stevie Wonder, the Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Z and Kings of Leon. The typically diverse roster includes rock legends (Jeff Beck), mainstream country (Zac Brown Band) and indie-rock buzz bands (The National), as well as deposed Tonight Show host Conan O'Brien. This year looks to have an especially strong schedule of late-night sets, including the Flaming Lips performing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album in its entirety. — Mansfield
Cost: $234.50 for four-day passes Details: bonnaroo.com
FIVE TO SEE LIVE: Summer tours you shouldn't miss
FIVE BUZZ BANDS: Start with Mumford & Sons
FIVE MORE NOTABLES: Other bands worth catching
VOTE: Which rising band would you see live?
2. CMA Music Festival
Nashville (June 10-13)
The festival formerly known as Fan Fair has been one of Music City's biggest tourist draws since 1972. This year, it'll also serve as Nashville's unofficial grand reopening following the May floods. The Judds will reunite to kick off the event, which offers unmatched up-close-and-personal access to entertainers. It also will feature performances by top talent such as Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. — Mansfield
Cost: $110-$300 for four-day passes, $30 nightly
Details: cmafest.com
3. Essence Music Festival
New Orleans (July 2-4)
The 16th "party with a purpose" will boast star-studded evenings of music at the Superdome and day-long empowerment seminars at Morial Convention Center. It will feature three female headliners —Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige— for the first time. — Jones
Cost: $159-$3,190 for three-day passes, $53-$1,000 single day
Details: essencemusicfestival.com
4. Lilith Fair 2010
Various cities (June 27-Aug. 16)
The multi-artist trek that came to embody girl power in pop music in the late '90s is back. Founder Sarah McLachlan is in the rotating lineup, along with newer artists Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Colbie Caillat and Dixie Chicks offshoot Court Yard Hounds. — Gardner
Cost: $19.50-$125, or $75 for four-ticket pack (while they last)
Details: lilithfair.com
5. Lollapalooza
Chicago (Aug. 6-8)
Three years after appearing as an up-and-comer at this 19-year-old festival, Lady Gaga returns as a headliner. She'll join other homecoming heroes Green Day (Lolla '94), Soundgarden (1992, 1996) and Arcade Fire (2005), as well as Lolla virgins The Strokes and Phoenix. — Gardner
Cost: $215 for three-day passes, $850 VIP passes, $90 single day
Details: lollapalooza.com
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I've heard Bonnaro is awesome.
Always wanted to do Lollapalooza.
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Lollapalooza '09: Fans cheer during Yeah Yeah Yeahs' set.
Enlarge image Enlarge By Nam Y Huh, AP
Lollapalooza '09: Fans cheer during Yeah Yeah Yeahs' set.
BUZZ BANDS TO SEE LIVE
VOTE: Which band is your favorite?
VIDEO: Janelle Monae
VIDEO: Dr. Dog
VIDEO: Mumford & Sons
VIDEO: The Temper Trap
VIDEO: Phantogram
Track the action song by song, mingle with fellow fans and keep current with Brian Mansfield's updates at our American Idol community.
By Brian Mansfield, Steve Jones and Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY
This summer's bumper crop of festivals and package tours rewards thrift-minded fans with one-stop, mega-watt listening opportunities, ranging from a gaggle of country stars helping post-flood Nashville get back on its feet to a three-night R&B blowout in New Orleans.
1. Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Manchester, Tenn. (June 10-13)
Now in its ninth year, the godfather of American rock festivals will feature headlining sets from Stevie Wonder, the Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Z and Kings of Leon. The typically diverse roster includes rock legends (Jeff Beck), mainstream country (Zac Brown Band) and indie-rock buzz bands (The National), as well as deposed Tonight Show host Conan O'Brien. This year looks to have an especially strong schedule of late-night sets, including the Flaming Lips performing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album in its entirety. — Mansfield
Cost: $234.50 for four-day passes Details: bonnaroo.com
FIVE TO SEE LIVE: Summer tours you shouldn't miss
FIVE BUZZ BANDS: Start with Mumford & Sons
FIVE MORE NOTABLES: Other bands worth catching
VOTE: Which rising band would you see live?
2. CMA Music Festival
Nashville (June 10-13)
The festival formerly known as Fan Fair has been one of Music City's biggest tourist draws since 1972. This year, it'll also serve as Nashville's unofficial grand reopening following the May floods. The Judds will reunite to kick off the event, which offers unmatched up-close-and-personal access to entertainers. It also will feature performances by top talent such as Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. — Mansfield
Cost: $110-$300 for four-day passes, $30 nightly
Details: cmafest.com
3. Essence Music Festival
New Orleans (July 2-4)
The 16th "party with a purpose" will boast star-studded evenings of music at the Superdome and day-long empowerment seminars at Morial Convention Center. It will feature three female headliners —Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige— for the first time. — Jones
Cost: $159-$3,190 for three-day passes, $53-$1,000 single day
Details: essencemusicfestival.com
4. Lilith Fair 2010
Various cities (June 27-Aug. 16)
The multi-artist trek that came to embody girl power in pop music in the late '90s is back. Founder Sarah McLachlan is in the rotating lineup, along with newer artists Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Colbie Caillat and Dixie Chicks offshoot Court Yard Hounds. — Gardner
Cost: $19.50-$125, or $75 for four-ticket pack (while they last)
Details: lilithfair.com
5. Lollapalooza
Chicago (Aug. 6-8)
Three years after appearing as an up-and-comer at this 19-year-old festival, Lady Gaga returns as a headliner. She'll join other homecoming heroes Green Day (Lolla '94), Soundgarden (1992, 1996) and Arcade Fire (2005), as well as Lolla virgins The Strokes and Phoenix. — Gardner
Cost: $215 for three-day passes, $850 VIP passes, $90 single day
Details: lollapalooza.com
Posted
www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2010-05-21-fivelivefests21_ST_N.htm
I've heard Bonnaro is awesome.
Always wanted to do Lollapalooza.
