Bonnaroo 2007 | Artists Additions, Round One

(updated below on 2/27/07)

So Bonnaroo quietly announced two more additions to their initial line-up that was leaked and subsequently confirmed a couple weeks back. The two new additions are:

The Roots
The Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indians

Kind of a weak announcement, which may be why we haven’t heard a ton of talk about it. Or perhaps that initial leaked line-up wasn’t supposed to be so long? Anyways, The Roots are kind of an obvious choice, and a solid addition (Gotta have the “hip hop jamband” don’t ya?). The Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indians is kind an odd addition compared to most other artisits. My understanding is that these guys do a kind of street-art performance of song and dance in during Mardi Gras and JazzFest (wikipedia’s got some background here).

Ticket info update:
According to Billboard today (2/27), tickets are now sold out at the first few levels, and are only available at the highest price point of $214.50 (although, as of 11:45 AM CT the ticket site had not made this adjustment, I confirmed it by attempting to buy a ticket).

So will it sell out soon? What are your thoughts on future artist additions? You think any headliners are still on the horizon?

Man, is it me or are these big festivals getting really pricey?

Previously on LMB:
Bonnaroo 2007 | Lineup Leaked
My Thoughts on the Bonnaroo Lineup
The Babes of Bonnaroo

February 26, 2007 | by whitperson | Festivals

munkivelli

So there didn’t end up being pearl jam at bonnaroo….but now it appears sources are saying they will be at lollapalooza instead this year…

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/poprock/278176,CST-FTR-lolla01.article
munkivelli

So there didn’t end up being pearl jam at bonnaroo….but now it appears sources are saying they will be at lollapalooza instead this year…

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/poprock/278176,CST-FTR-lolla01.article
eishida1

Dinosaur Jr. is re-teaming this year and is planning a tour for the summer. Wouldn’t Bonnaroo make a great venue to show off some mad skills? Anyone heard any rumors of them playing there? If Trey doesn’t get tossed in jail, my guess is that he’ll have to show up since, Bonaroo is like what keeps him going in life…
eishida1

Dinosaur Jr. is re-teaming this year and is planning a tour for the summer. Wouldn’t Bonnaroo make a great venue to show off some mad skills? Anyone heard any rumors of them playing there? If Trey doesn’t get tossed in jail, my guess is that he’ll have to show up since, Bonaroo is like what keeps him going in life…
http://bmitd67.blogspot.com Jai

Wild Mags, and most other Mardi Gras Indian Tribes, perform some of the hottest funk this side of nowhere! The bands are hot, the music is primal and the outfits are 100% handmade every year. If you haven’t ever heard their CDs, the Wild Mags and the Wild Tchoupatoulas, you need them.

They (Mardi Gras Indians) are always a highlight performance of Jazz Fest
http://bmitd67.blogspot.com Jai

Wild Mags, and most other Mardi Gras Indian Tribes, perform some of the hottest funk this side of nowhere! The bands are hot, the music is primal and the outfits are 100% handmade every year. If you haven’t ever heard their CDs, the Wild Mags and the Wild Tchoupatoulas, you need them.

They (Mardi Gras Indians) are always a highlight performance of Jazz Fest
drinkthewine

You know, it is expensive to go to Bonnaroo, but I imagine that just going to see the Police at some venue like Phillips Arena here in GA would cost nearly as much. I think its soooo worth it to be able to get away for a few days and watch awesome performances with my pals. I’m excited! I hope it sells out so I’ll be able to sell my extra ticket. I got an extra for my bro but now he can’t go :(
drinkthewine

You know, it is expensive to go to Bonnaroo, but I imagine that just going to see the Police at some venue like Phillips Arena here in GA would cost nearly as much. I think its soooo worth it to be able to get away for a few days and watch awesome performances with my pals. I’m excited! I hope it sells out so I’ll be able to sell my extra ticket. I got an extra for my bro but now he can’t go :(
abi

It would have to take Pearl Jam, Queens of the Stone Age and Dinasour Jr. for this line up to compare to past line ups. I mean, Radiohead, now that is a headliner. Dave, now that is a headliner, the Police, are you kidding me, I haven’t listened to them in ten years and I don’t know if I would have ever again if it weren’t for the reunion. Sure, I have a great deal of Sting in my collection but I would go see him in some concert hall or something. . .Where are some of the old heavies, Dylan, Neil Young, Allman Brothers or some of the more powerful female vocolists out there that a place like this should have, Cat Power or Neko Case and what about My Morning Jacket or Modest Mouse. . .Are you kidding me, I should have just flown to Conchella instead. . .
abi

It would have to take Pearl Jam, Queens of the Stone Age and Dinasour Jr. for this line up to compare to past line ups. I mean, Radiohead, now that is a headliner. Dave, now that is a headliner, the Police, are you kidding me, I haven’t listened to them in ten years and I don’t know if I would have ever again if it weren’t for the reunion. Sure, I have a great deal of Sting in my collection but I would go see him in some concert hall or something. . .Where are some of the old heavies, Dylan, Neil Young, Allman Brothers or some of the more powerful female vocolists out there that a place like this should have, Cat Power or Neko Case and what about My Morning Jacket or Modest Mouse. . .Are you kidding me, I should have just flown to Conchella instead. . .
Ty

What about some citizen cope. I saw him in 2005 and it jamed. Also please tell me there will be some MMJ it ain’t Bonnaroo without them
Ty

What about some citizen cope. I saw him in 2005 and it jamed. Also please tell me there will be some MMJ it ain’t Bonnaroo without them
mike

Rumor has it that MMJ is going into the studio to cut a new album. Dylan and Neko Case would be great additions.
mike

Rumor has it that MMJ is going into the studio to cut a new album. Dylan and Neko Case would be great additions.
ledzepphippiw

Dylan.Young,Phil and friends,Allman brothers,Lynyrd skynyrd,yonder mountain string band i would be fuckin stoked
ledzepphippiw

Dylan.Young,Phil and friends,Allman brothers,Lynyrd skynyrd,yonder mountain string band i would be fuckin stoked
happyhooker

First of all, I wouldn’t get my hopes up for any more BIG announcements. The headliners are set, and there really isn’t room to add more. That mans no Dylan, no Pearl Jam, and certainly no Dave. Praise Jah for the latter– I don’t get you dave-o-philes. While he is a brilliant lyricist, he is a mediocre musician, AT BEST, who made the vry wis choice (or, shall i say, allowed Coran Cashaw to MAKE the very wis choice) to fill his band with ridiculously talented musicians. If it weren’t for the band, Dave would be going NOWHERE.
And as far as a Phish reunion– not gonna happen this year OR next– Trey is under a contract that dissallows that sort of performance from taking place. Bummer, but true.
Just be stoked about the line up we’ve got– if it isn’t enough for you, then don’t go. There are plenty of other fests you can spend your time and money at this summer.
I am waitng for the PERPETUAL GROOVE addidtion….I love those guys!!
happyhooker

First of all, I wouldn’t get my hopes up for any more BIG announcements. The headliners are set, and there really isn’t room to add more. That mans no Dylan, no Pearl Jam, and certainly no Dave. Praise Jah for the latter– I don’t get you dave-o-philes. While he is a brilliant lyricist, he is a mediocre musician, AT BEST, who made the vry wis choice (or, shall i say, allowed Coran Cashaw to MAKE the very wis choice) to fill his band with ridiculously talented musicians. If it weren’t for the band, Dave would be going NOWHERE.
And as far as a Phish reunion– not gonna happen this year OR next– Trey is under a contract that dissallows that sort of performance from taking place. Bummer, but true.
Just be stoked about the line up we’ve got– if it isn’t enough for you, then don’t go. There are plenty of other fests you can spend your time and money at this summer.
I am waitng for the PERPETUAL GROOVE addidtion….I love those guys!!
Square D

They need to add a little more underground hip hop, as of now, we only have Aesop Rock and The Roots. DJ Shadow also will be off the hook, but I would like to see Del, Sage Francis, and possibly Soul Position at the Roo. Also, many great bands are never headliners…anything with Les Claypool for instance. Wouldn’t mind seeing Buckethead, or even better, C2B3, they haven’t played since the first bonnaroo. Flecktones would be nice, and wouldn’t mind seeing a bassist Super Jam with Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, and Victor Wooten.
Square D

They need to add a little more underground hip hop, as of now, we only have Aesop Rock and The Roots. DJ Shadow also will be off the hook, but I would like to see Del, Sage Francis, and possibly Soul Position at the Roo. Also, many great bands are never headliners…anything with Les Claypool for instance. Wouldn’t mind seeing Buckethead, or even better, C2B3, they haven’t played since the first bonnaroo. Flecktones would be nice, and wouldn’t mind seeing a bassist Super Jam with Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, and Victor Wooten.