Hobo Johnson Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 16

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TEXT & PHOTOS BY Marking JACKSON

Bonnaroo 2019 was truly an experience to recollect. In contrast to Bonnaroo's trademark Tennessee heat, this yr'due south participants were welcomed to a much milder climate, of which only reaching low 80's. As usual, Bonnaroo included upwards and coming acts, varying genres including rap, rock, indie, alternative, EDM, jam band, and Tennessee country. Despite the big names of Mail Malone, Cardi B, Phish, and 2019 newcomer Juice WRLD, some of my favorite acts came from lesser known artists. Here are some of my favorite promising artists.

While their names seem unfamiliar, many of these performers will probable become household names in the months to come up. Donna Missal is popular artist hailing from the garden state of New Jersey. Her soft calming voice complements very well with the polish drum beats mutual in her music. In addition to her musical power, she gave an immaculate performance in forepart of hundreds of intrigued listeners. She goes down as my favorite breakout artist from the festival. Friday Airplane pilot's Society is quickly making mainstream rock popular once again. Their classic ninety's pop-rock audio combined with modern beats and hard-hitting guitar strums easily brand them ane of the best acts from Bonnaroo. Hobo Johnson & the Lovemakers provided a down to earth feel at the consequence. The band is in their ain genre with an emotional old school spoken word rap sound and the teenager nervousness expressed in his vocals. His music has been given a major popularity boost after being featured on the lyric explanation Youtube aqueduct Genius.

Bonnaroo likewise hosted many non-musical events as well. Attendees are greeted to an Alice in Wonderlandesque clock to take pictures with or purely admire. There were too many 80's arcade games including the classic Pinball machine. The wooden pathway connecting these events also led to an interactive painting wall likewise equally a car to pigment. As you lot get out these events you can hear the vibrant music through the tree line to ultimately invite you to the dance party stage. These are just a few of the pop up events that added to Bonnaroo's campground feel.

Any skillful music festival has its fair share of headliners. And Bonnaroo sure showed information technology this year by selling out for the beginning yr since 2013. This accomplishment was aided by the melodic voice of Mail service Malone, the fierce Hip-Hop style of Cardi B, and the breakup tunes of Juice WRLD. The Event as well included the one-act rap sensation, besides as frequent Chris Dark-brown collaborator, Lil Dicky, jam band Phish, as well every bit their genre relatives The Nationals. Rap Legends Gucci Mane and Childish Gambino were some other well-known acts. Bonnaroo brought out many thrilling EDM acts providing the experience to dance to sun up with many surprising DJ performances. likewise every bit throwing in a couple of metallic bands, Gojira and DeafHeaven, which confused many of the outcome's seasoned veterans while notwithstanding drawing large crowds.

No different than the years before, Bonnaroo provided an amazing and diverse selection of musical excellence. This is a guaranteed way to keep your fanbase coming back year after year. I can't await to see what this iconic festival has in store for next twelvemonth. Enjoy these pictures until side by side year!

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