Welcome to Day Three! Friday was a blast but don’t expect it to stop quite yet. We still have all of today and tomorrow to see before we all start the long trek home and both days hold some really exciting acts. The shows start today at 12:15 to give all of us tired, huddled, yearning masses a chance to sleep in a little bit before it’s back into full swing. The first show I plan on seeing is the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. When my family visited New Orleans a few years ago, they caught this act in their hometown and raved about them for months so I’m psyched to see whether all the hullaballoo surrounding their live show lives up to expectations. Next up for me is Gov’t Mule, a Southern rock jam band founded by Allman Brothers band members and an act that tours every summer as sure as the sun rises. They’re a staple at festivals across the country and you don’t get to that level of popularity by being less than stellar. If you’re into house and electronic music, check out Four Tet over in “The Other Tent” while I check out alternative psychedelic band Portugal. The Man, whose newest album has been on repeat in my apartment since it came out June 4th. That being said, I will be leaving that show early so that I don’t miss a single minute of hip hop legend Nas who will be rocking “What Stage” from 5:00-6:15.
After Nas’ show, the evening begins the semi-awkward period of time where Beach House, A-Trak, and The Lumineers will be playing their sets but everyone will be looking forward to the main headliner of the night on “What Stage”, Mumford & Sons. For those of you who aren’t predisposed to white guys and banjoes though, immediately after Mumford & Sons, r&b superstar R.Kelly will be crooning through his hit filled set from 11:30-1:00 after which the Rock n’ Soul Superjam with Jim James, John Oates, Zigaboo Modeliste and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be kickin’ out the jams until 2:00 when those who are still awake will be treated to their choice of Empire of the Sun, Boys Noize, or Bustle In Your Hedgerow as the final shows of the evening.
It’s important to note that there are many other stages at Bonnaroo this year as there are every year and while I have only been focusing my previews on the main music stages, there is tons to experience beyond the normal shows. Many performers are also performing DJ sets or dancing in the tents beyond the regular stages so be sure to explore. Remember to stay fueled and hydrated and get ready for the last day!
Bonnaroo 2013 Schedule | Saturday, June 15th | |
| What Stage: Preservation Hall Jazz Band 1:00 – 2:00 Nas 5:00 – 6:15 Björk 7:00 – 8:30 Mumford & Sons 9:30 – 11:30 | Which Stage: Gov’t Mule 2:45 – 4:15 Solange 2:25 – 3:15 Cults 12:30 – 1:30 Portugal. The Man 4:00 – 5:15 Cat Power 6:15 – 7:15 The Lumineers 8:15 – 9:30 R. Kelly 11:30 – 1:00 |
| This Tent: Patrick Watson 12:30 – 1:30 Lord Huron 2:00 – 3:00 Tallest Man On Earth 3:30 – 4:45 Dirty Projectors 5:15 – 6:30 Beach House 7:00 – 8:30 Rock n’ Soul Dance Party Superjam featuring Jim James with John Oates, Zigaboo Modeliste (of the Meters), Preservation Hall Jazz 12:00 – 2:00 Bustle In Your Hedgerow 2:30 – 4:30 | That Tent: Two Gallants 1:45 – 3:00 Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls 3:30 – 4:45 Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors 5:15 – 6:30 Dwight Yoakam 7:00 – 8:30 Billy Idol 12:00 – 1:30 Empire of the Sun 2:00 – 3:00 |
| The Other Tent: Clockwork 12:30 – 1:30 Death Grips 2:15 – 3:15 Four Tet 4:00 – 5:00 Matt & Kim 5:45 – 6:45 A-Trak 7:15 – 8:45 “Weird Al” Yankovic 12:00 – 1:30 Boys Noize 2:30 – 4:00 | Bonnaroo Comedy Theatre hosted by IFC: Michael Che, Nikki Glaser, Jared Logan, James Adomian 12:45 – 2:00 Ed Helms’ Whisky Sour Radio Hour 2:45 – 4:00 David Cross ft. James Adomian 4:30 – 5:45 Comedy Bang! Bang! with Scott Aukerman and Reggie Watts 6:30 – 7:45 |
| New Music On Tap Lounge: Ranch Ghost 12:00 – 12:50 James McCartney 1:20 – 2:10 Chris Stapleton 2:40 – 3:30 Daniel Romano & The Trilliums 4:00 – 4:50 Lucius 5:20 – 6:10 SIMO 8:00 – 8:50 Bean 9:20 – 10:10 William Tyler 10:40 – 11:30 Mac DeMarco 12:00 – 12:50 | Cafe Where?: Stop Light Observations 6:40 – 7:30 Peanut Butter Lovesicle 1:45 – 2:45 Tiny Victories 3:45 – 4:45 Kyng 6:00 – 7:00 The Revivalists 8:30 – 9:30 |
| Silent Disco: DJ Keebz 4:00 – 6:00 DJ Sam Spiegel of N.A.S.A. 6:00 – 8:00 Jared Dietch 11:00 – 2:00 MSSL CMMND 2:00 – 5:00 | Sonic Stage: Johnnyswim 12:00 – 12:30 Futurebirds 12:45 – 1:15 Rayland Baxter 1:30 – 2:00 JEFF the Brotherhood 2:15 – 2:45 Kalidescope Space Tribe 3:00 – 3:45 Ryan Montbleau Band 4:00 – 4:30 Patrick Watson 4:45 – 5:15 Lord Huron 5:30 – 6:00 Matrimony 6:15 – 6:45 |
MC Yogi 11:30 – 12:30 Ryan Montbleau Band 1:00 – 1:45 Naia Kete 2:00 – 2:45 The Mowgli’s 3:00 – 3:45 Preservation Hall Jazz Band 4:00 – 4:45 Special Guest (Performance & Interview) 5:00 – 5:45 Mawre African Drum & Dance 6:00 – 7:00 The Flavor Savers Beard & Mustache Contest Carnivalesque Entertainment: Bellydance & Vaudeville 8:30 – 9:30 | |
