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Missed Connections in Nashville: Bonnaroo Deprogramming Edition

So picture it: You're off to Bonnaroo this weekend--or maybe you're already there in which case we say get off your smartphone!--and you are so very excited. You love the open air, the trees, even the bugs...

But by Sunday, you'll need to get to civilization ASAP. We hear you. We want to help you find a fellow human who does not smell of Eau de Camping. Hit up these hot spots in nearby Nashville:

The Red Door Saloon :: At this local micro beer garden, pick up local pale ales and cute cigarette bums. 1816 Division St.

Beyond the Edge :: Feed the jukebox and talk tattoos at this bar and restaurant. 112 South 11th St.

Bricktop's :: All the waiters are cute and all the classic dinners, like prime rib, are delicious at this mini-chain. 3000 West End Ave.

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· Missed Connections coverage [Jaunted]
· Nashville Hotels [HC]

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Yeehaw! Bonnaroo '08 Promises Acts Never Seen at the Grand Ole Opry

If you long for the glory days of festivals like Woodstock, where the mud seeps into your Converse sneakers and there are no VIP accommodations, Bonnaroo '08 is your bag: The tent-camping-centric, off-the-beaten-path concert weekend draws ever increasing star wattage this weekend in Manchester, Tennessee while still being its sweet hippie self.

We're definitely catching MGMT and Lez Zeppelin tonight, Chris Rock and The Swell Season (the musicians from "Once") tomorrow, Kanye "Almost Mr. M.I.A." West on Saturday and, if we haven't died from heat stroke by then, Aimee Mann on Sunday. Drink your water and wear sunscreen, people.

And remember, if you absolutely must live-blog your concert experience, check out the Fuse TV barn. They'll have cell phone charging stations and computers with web access so you can make your friends jealous without even leaving the fest!

Related Links
· Bonnaroo [Official Site]
· Summer Music Festivals: We Heart Bonnaroo [Jaunted]
· Bonnaroo coverage [Jaunted]
· A Travelpod for Bonnaroo? [HC]

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Adventures of Link: Not That Zeppelin at Bonnaroo

Four-day arts, music and hippie fest Bonnaroo made a major announcement today, and to the disappointment of many, the band of note on the line-up was Lez Zeppelin not Led Zeppelin. But that shouldn't get you down. If you aren't interested in the all-girl tribute band, surely performances from Kanye West, Pearl Jam, Jack Johnson, Death Cab for Cutie and dozens more artists should suffice.

The camping concert series starts June 12 in Manchester, Tennessee. You'd be wise to start making your plans now, cause you're not gonna be the only one going. Tickets are a good way to start; they go on sale February 16 at noon Eastern.

Related Stories:
· Bonnaroo [Official Site]
· Zeppelin Booked to Play Bonnaroo... Sorta [EW]
· Not That Zeppelin in Bonnaroo Lineup [CBC]
· Bonnaroo Post-Mortem: Protesting Air Conditioning [Jaunted]
· Bonnaroo coverage [Jaunted]

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Bonnaroo Post-Mortem: Protesting Air Conditioning

This past weekend brought Bonnaroo to a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, and along with it sold-out shows (to the tune of about 80,000 tickets at $200 each) by The Flaming Lips, The Police, Damien Rice, Tool and tons of other music masters.

We hear the heat was blistering (95+ on Saturday), but the sets were awesome and after listening to tipsters (those helpful hippies!) and surfing the message boards here are our quick and dirty post-Bonnaroo tips so you'll be in top shape for next year:

If you're looking for a jazz break, head to the only tent with waitress service, Somethin' Else, full of tables and cool drinks. Although don't expect to hear the actual music - apparently the ventilation fans overpower the tunes.

For all Bonnaroo tries to do for the environment (a solar-powered stage, copious recycling bins, biodiesel generators for power), the crowds work directly against it. Don't sit in your SUV running the air conditioner rampant all day and expect the hippies to love you.

Buy tickets to The Police and go to the show in your hometown next time they're on tour. Apparently they played the same set at Bonnaroo as they've been playing on tour, 50 mins shorter than what was promised to fans!

Sign up for the Bonnaroo mailing list - you can get tickets to the festival for $150 before Christmas (offered to list members) and save yourself $50.

If you're camping in the car lot for the show, remember that if you bring a tent next year, you might just be 30 minutes closer to "Centeroo". Tents get priority distance-wise.

All in all, we hear the festival was fun, less muddy than recent years, and the music excellent.

Related Stories:
· Bonnaroo Travel Coverage [Jaunted]
· A Travelpod for Bonnaroo [HotelChatter]
· The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival [Official Site]

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Summer Music Festivals: We Heart Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. is tired of SXSW getting all the glory. The event boasts a lineup that is both varied and overwhelmingly good.

This June 14 to 17, hippies, hipsters, and the committed unhip can all find something suitable for their ears. Performers include: The Police (not just Sting, the whole gang), Tool, Widespread Panic, Ben Harper, Wilco, The Flaming Lips, The String Cheese Incident, Bob Weir & Ratdog, Franz Ferdinand, and about 100 other acts.

Some of our personal favorites in the lineup include: The Hold Steady (whose epic storylines remind us of The Who's Tommy); The Decemberists, because they have a song dedicated entirely to apologizing for losing a friend's bicycle; and Regina Spektor, who's unfortunately VH1's "undiscovered" artist du jour.

A four-day weekend pass, which includes camping and parking, cost $214.50. Organizers put together 15 or so activities in addition to the concerts: attendees can take yoga classes, see the interactive art performances, and visit a jazz club curated by Blue Note Records.