{bonnaroo}

{ready for the roo}

As first timer at Bonnaroo I did not know what exactly to expect. In the end, it surpassed my expectations as far as how much fun I thought I was going to have. There was so much music, positivity, food, and happiness that emanated from the small town of Manchester, TN that it is little wonder this event can only occur once a year. It is an amazing operation. Over 80,000 people camped on the 700 acres in Manchester, TN from the 6th to the 11th of June.

We saw some incredible music. The Red Hot Chili Peppers put on a great who. Anthony Kiedis and Flea are both pushing fifty years old and they still put on an amazing show.

{RHCP were tough to see but still rocked}

We saw some lovely smaller bands. The Punch Brothers were awesome. Chris Thilly (the lead singer and a former member of Nickel Creek) is totally adorable, as is the rest of the band.

{the punch brothers}

Fiest, Gary Clark Jr., the Avett Brothers, and the Temper Trap were are great.

{a bonnaroovian sunset}

The Beach Boys performed all together in their first year of touring all together in years, and their 50th year of touring as the Beach Boys. It was so great, upbeat and happy.

{the beach boys}

I am not a Radio Head fan and didn't know any of their songs before I saw them at the Roo, but they turned out to be one of my favorite bands. Their music was entrancing.

{radiohead was captivating}

My favorite set was Bon Iver. I have been in love with them since 2008 and I wish I could be in their music. Lydia and I stood in line to be in the pit for about an hour and half and ended up really close to the stage. Bon Iver is intoxicating. Their music brought me to tears. It makes me nostalgic for a moment in my life I am not even sure exists. For so long I was under the impression that they made so much of their sound through electronic means, while in reality, they have learned to use many different instruments to capture that mythical sound that penetrates you and leaves your soul both stunned and at peace. Seeing Bon Iver was like exhaling. I can't wait to see them again.

{making the world stop}

Bonnaroo was a great adventure. The people, the open mindedness, and the weirdness was so great. I cannot wait to see what the line up will be for next year!

{just married}

{potty prose}

{alligator burrito}

{see you next year}