Bamboozle Announces 24 More Bands!

Bands announced are highlighted in blue. Click the photo to look!

Yesterday The Bamboozle Festival announced 24 more bands to their growing lineup, including BRAND NEW headlining on Sunday!!! I found out from my Brand-New obsessed boyfriend that Brand New was not originally asked to play, but at their latest show in England Jesse Lacey drunkenly told the audience they were playing Bamboozle, when in fact they weren't.

Bamboozle's creator John D had no choice but to offer them a spot on the lineup. Jesse Lacey told him they were either headlining or not playing at all, hence their headlining spot. There were rumors the Sunday secret headliner was supposed to be AFI based on the clues given by the festival, but I guess now by accident it's Brand New. Regardless, I am PUMPED.

For any Brand New lovers or pop punk kids: you should follow my boyfriend's Tumblr, Deja Entendu

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For anyone who has never given Brand New a listen, DOWNLOAD THEIR ALBUM DEJA ENTENDU RIGHT NOW. Seriously one of my favorite albums of all time. Here's one of my favorites songs from it:

Happy Valentines Day, Love Bonnaroo

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 :)