Now that the Bonnaroo 2019 Lineup Drop has happened, the rumors of conflicts and late night sets have been flying! Get an idea of the shows that you can’t miss, and ones that you should consider checking out too.
Headliners
After reading several rumors that the Bonnaroo 2019 lineup would be returning to it’s more ‘authentic’ roots, they’ve really done it. They’ve brought back the diversity that the festival is so known for. Just talking to fellow Bonnaroovians, and even some people who haven’t attended yet, everyone is excited about what the Farm is going to be offering this year!
Phish
This group is a Farm favorite. For 2019 they’re taking up some prime real estate on the Bonnaroo
Childish Gambino
Not only is this artist more or less going to be a crowd favorite but it’s also been rumored (from various different dependable sources) that this show is set to be one of the last few that Glover performs for a while! I’m not confirming, nor deny this, I am highly recommending that you catch at least some of his set! (Currently taking bets that he’s shirtless with white pants- anyone want in on the action?
Zhu & Odesza
These are two artists that I’m so stoked to see. Initially, Zhu was supposed to play in my hometown, but sadly the show was cancelled. (*Sigh) He was a mystery artists until mid-2014 when he started sharing a little more about himself, but still focused his interviews on the music and production.
Seeing Odesza on the Farm is going to be something great. My rave fam are strong supports of them, and sad to say that I missed the one time they were able to come to my hometown. But good things happen for a reason right! Make sure you don’t miss their amazing drumline and visuals. Their show is one you don’t want to miss. The group has also recently released their Zyra Odesza VIP Remix- so make sure to check it out if you’re on the fence about catching this set. I promise it’ll change your mind!
Griz
There have been tons of (if not most of them) rumors about the conflicts between Griz and Phish on Friday- however let me just say a few things to keep in mind:
- Phish has three individual sets throughout the entire fest- if you don’t catch Friday (Although Friday is rumored to be the best of the Phish sets for the weekend) make sure you try and catch another set Sunday!
- Griz also has two sets during Bonnaroo- however one is a regular set, and one is a Super Jam Set. The Super Jam set is said to be a compilation of tons of oldies that we can all scream and shout to!
I personally will be likely at both Griz sets, but will definitely be at the Super Jam Set! Griz rocks the Sax throughout his sets, and if you’ve never had the chance to be enveloped by his beautiful ‘future funk’ and electro-soul tunes catching one of his sets will be a must.
Roo Clue’s
Roo Clue’s are the lineup hints that Bonnaroo thinks of and displays over all their social media platforms. Take a stab at guessing some of them too while you’re at it! If you don’t follow ‘Roo socially then you should absolutely consider following either r/Bonnaroo (reddit threat) or their Instagram (if anything at the end of the year) so you can get updates about the festival!
- #1: Nude Party – Song called “Chevy Van”
- #2: Clario – Song called Flaming Hot Cheetos on the album Diary 001.
- #3: Lil Simz – Song ‘King of Hearts’ and ‘Lil Sims’
- #4: Parquet Courts – 32 oz. jar = a quart, parquet pattern on the toast
- #5: Gojira – French heavy metal band
- #6: Shovels and Rope – From South Carolina, Song called Birmingham
- #7: Zhu – Album ‘Ringo Desert’
- #8: Lonely Island – Album called turtle neck and chains
Thoughts & Rumors
When the 2019 lineup dropped there were definitely a few ‘oh’ moments. There had been rumors that Bonnaroo was going to go back to their ‘older’ roots, however, to be honest, I didn’t even know what that meant. After looking at previous lineups, and talking to fellow long-time ‘Roo-ers, the 2019 lineup is pretty spot on. Although there were some disappointments that Tame Impala and
Whipped Cream
No one understands HOW excited I am about this gal being at Bonnaroo this year! I randomly lucked into seeing her set at an impromptu Zeds Dead concert I decided to go to with my boyfriend the day after Bassnectar NYE. ANyway, the show was phenomenal. Whipped Cream can be described as a spunky chick with a heavy beat. I would group her into the genre of sounding more like Rezz. She threw up some amazing remixes of some personal favorites (Excision, Rezz, oldies from the 90’s) and it was beyond refreshing. This is an artist that you’ll want to catch at Bonnaroo. I promise.
Post Malone
I’ve never had the opportunity to see Malone live but have heard great things about the vibes that he puts out. I’m very excited about this guy, but there are others in the ‘Roo community that may not be quite so stoked; Claiming that he’s too ‘mainstream’ to be on the Farm. I disagree with this as Bonnaroo has seen HUGE mainstream names throughout the history of the festival. As someone who’s not personally interested in the hip-hop scene, I’m excited for the opportunity to enjoy something different at the Farm.
Griz + Gramatik = Grizmatik?
I’ve never had the opportunity to see Griz live,
Overall, the Bonnaroo 2019 lineup drop is full of amazing artists. If the ones I mentioned here didn’t spark your interest, other feature artists will be Brandi Carlile and Kacey Musgraves. Make sure to keep more up-to-date with Bonnaroo by checking out the Rave Hackers Bonnaroo Survival Guide! Or subscribe to stay in the loop with new Bonnaroo info, exciting news
