If anyone is in the Washington area May 25th-28th, The Sasquatch Music Festival is definitely worth checking out. The festival lineup includes (among many others):
Jack White
Beck
Bon Iver
Pretty Lights
Tenacious D
The Shins
Beruit
Girl Talk
The Roots
Feist
Nero
I would be most excited to see Jack White, Bon Iver, Nero and Girl Talk! The difference with this festival is that 4 days rather than 3 for $315. I don't see anything about buying single day tickets ... maybe they're sold out?
The outdoor venue, The Gorge Ampitheatre has won many awards for being the Best Outdoor Music Venue and I believe it based on the view alone! They should offer camping for the four days! Check out this beautiful landscape, its the perfect backdrop for watching your favorite artists.
When I logged Into my Facebook yesterday morning, I saw an explosion of posts from my friends regarding Bonnaroo's lineup and how it was too good to pass up!! Yes, as a "Valentine's Day Present," Bonnaroo has officially announced their lineup for their 2012 festival. Considering last year was the 10th anniversary, I thought nothing could top that lineup. However, they definitely succeeded with recent Grammy winners Bon Iver and Skrillex as well as Radiohead, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beach Boys, Feist, Major Lazer and Flogging Molly. I had never made the trek from New York to Tennessee because of prior commitments, but i think this year is the year for me!
Like the Electric Forest Festival, Bonnaroo is very aware that "...the arts not for the privileged few, but for the many." They offer a work exchange program where you could earn your tickets FOR FREE! I think it's so amazing these companies want everyone to have the opportunity experience their festival, regardless if it's in your price range or not. If I go I'll have to do that, because gas from New York to Tennessee is definitely not in my price range right now! ha ha.
My favorite Bonnaroo headliner of last year, Robert Plant! One of my favorite songs of his, besides from Led Zeppelins' of course :)
