Behind Which Stage: A Guide to Bonnaroo 2010

Last month host John Mathews and Baltimore Unsigned producer Nick Jackson traveled to Manchester, TN, to broadcast live from Bonnaroo, the premiere music festival of the summer.

Tune in 12 to 2 p.m. Monday, July 5th, for Behind Which Stage: A Guide to Bonnaroo 2010, as John and Nick deliver the the best of the fest with a full two hours of artist interviews and one-of-a-kind backstage performances. 

Featured artists include John Prine, The Avett Brothers, The xx, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Regina Spektor, Phoenix, and John Butler Trio.

Whether you're reliving this year's festival--or already planning next year's trip--John and Nick are your go-to guides to Bonnaroo, An encore edition of Behind Which Stage will air at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 10.

Mix Tape Thursday, 4/23/09

WTMD listeners take over the airwaves with three-to-five song sets on Thursday.

Submit your own mixtape and enter a drawing to win a pair of VIP tickets to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN!

7 a.m. Bill Ritsin

This mix tape defines exactly what Bonnaroo is all about: an eclectic mix of people enjoying a weekend in the sunny mountains of Tennessee.

The selection of music combines a collection of 'Roo performers present and past, places no restriction on who can or cannot enjoy, and reaffirms that music does make the world go 'round.

My ideal mix contains Bonnaroo veterans such as TV on the Radio and Cypress Hill but also new and surely welcomed Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Phish to ensure nothing but pure enjoyment before, during, and after June 11-14.

* "Wading in the Velvet Sea," by Phish
* "Zero," by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
* "E-Pro," by Beck
* "Insane in the Brain," by Cypress Hill
* "Golden Age," by TV on the Radio


9 a.m. Katrina Balovlenkov

Falling In and Out of Love with my Ex

I recently spoke to an ex of mine, and remembering some of our favorite songs, the break up, and that bittersweet nostalgia after I talked just automatically made me think of these songs.

It's about being young and fun (goofy) and then being wiser and proud of the people you have both become independent of each other.

* "Brand New Key," by Melanie
* "First Day of My Life," by Bright Eyes
* "Such Great Heights," by Postal Service
* "Linger," by Jonatha Brooke
* "Someday You Will Be Loved," by Death Cab for Cutie


11 a.m. Bob Cohen

This June will be the 5th straight year my 19 year old son and I have gone to Bonnaroo. These are amongst my favorite songs I've heard from the first row up against the rail.

* "Betterman," by John Butler Trio
* "The Thrill is Gone," by B. B. King
* "A Million Miles from Yesterday," by Gov't Mule
* "Ain't Nothing Wrong Like That," by Robert Randolph and the Family Band
* "Yes I Will," by Michael Franti & Spearhead

Runners Up: "Is It Like Today?" by World Party;
"Where the Devil Don't Stay," by Drive By Truckers


1 p.m. Valerie Ann Lockett

I gave birth to my son on April 1, 2008, and I named him London. I have always been inspired by the music and the art that originates from London.

My beautiful baby boy is my SONshine, he makes my world brighter and he keeps me smiling. LONDON is my everything. I would love to enjoy this trip to enjoy more great music live.

WTMD stays on my radio, you all are amazing. I can't thank you enough. PEACE

* "London Calling," by The Clash
* "London," by The Smiths
* "LDN," by Lily Allen
* "Guns of Brixton," by The Clash
* "Last Train to London," by The Electric Light Orchestra


5 p.m. Megan Lahman

I picked songs that contained a certain spark of sexual tension or frustration. It might sound weird, but this mix works well.

* "Every Day is Exactly the Same," by Nine Inch Nails
I wanted something interesting so I could work in Nine Inch Nails. I find it amazing that they are a headliner of what used to be considered a "hippy" jam band festival.

* "Electric Feel," by MGMT
As for MGMT, I love their song "Electric Feel" and I felt it had the right spark to follow such a strangely sexy/sad NIN song.

* "Portions for Foxes," by Rilo Kiley
Since Jenny Lewis is performing this year's festival and her band has performed in the past, I thought Rilo Kiley's "Portions for Foxes" was a song that matched both the theme and the festival. Not to mention, it's a great segue from alternative/indie rock type fare into the singer/songwriters that follow.

* "I Want You," by Elvis Costello
I picked Elvis Costello's "I Want You" because of it's moodiness, honesty and the sound. The song was exactly what I wanted to play before my favorite Bruce Springsteen song.

* "I'm on Fire," by Bruce Springsteen
I chose this track because it's this perfect quiet finish to my set list. The angst and sexual tension is there, but it also has this sweet beauty to it, which makes the song the perfect final touch.


7 p.m. Tony Miller

I wanted to make a playlist of the best Bonnaroo performers from the past 5 years, including this year (in order). Some are bigger then others, but all in all they are genius musicians.

* "Banana Pancakes," by Jack Johnson
* "Faust Arp," by Radiohead
* "Better," by Regina Spektor
* "Flightless Bird, American Mouth," by Iron & Wine
* "Summertime Clothes," by Animal Collective

Mix Tape Thursday, 4/16/09

WTMD listeners take over the airwaves with three-to-five song sets on Thursday.

Submit your own mixtape and enter a drawing to win a pair of VIP tickets to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN!

6 a.m. Jessica Campain

These were my favorite acts at Bonnoroo in 2007, my only time there...but I am making a 2009 mix as well for when I win these tickets! :-) Thanks guys!

• "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart," by Wilco
  
• "The Hardest Button to Button," by The White Stripes
  
• "Don't You Evah," by Spoon
• "Professor," by Damien Rice
• "Tamacun," by Rodrigo y Gabriela
  

8 a.m. Laura Renner

My favorite Bonnaroo artists.

• "Measuring Cups," by Andrew Bird
  
• "Maps," by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  
• "Peacebone," by Animal Collective
• "Love and Happiness," by Al Green
• "Funeral," by Band of Horses
  

10 a.m. Allie Barnes

• "Stop the Bus," by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
  She's an amazing artist and this song live is awesome.

• "Road Song," by Steel Train
  It's the ultimate traveling song, and it reminds me of being at Bonnaroo. (And Steel Train is one of the best live bands out there.)

• "The Ark," by Dr. Dog
  

• "So Glad To See You," by Hot Chip
  This gives the mix a different vibe, and Hot Chip is one of the best bands to dance to--especially at a festival,

• "I'm Amazed," by My Morning Jacket
  MMJ is the ultimate festival band and this is the best encore song.
  
  

12 p.m. Ned Samson

The first three are side projects of different members of The Strokes. The fourth is a Strokes cover. And the last if The Strokes themselves.

• "Brandy of the Damned," by Nickel Eye
  
• "GfC," by Albert Hammond, Jr.
  
• "Brand New Start," by Little Joy
  
• "Last Nite," by Adele
• "Someday," by The Strokes
  

4 p.m. Lauren Seserko

I chose these songs because I've never been to Bonnaroo and am not able to attend this year (unless I win!). I hope to attend next year.

If I were there this year, this would be my mix tape on the drive down to get me pumped to see this amazing acts. Its pretty much a selection of my favorite Bonnaroo 2009 artists!

• "Kids," by MGMT
• "Next Messiah," by Jenny Lewis
• "L.E.S. Artistes," by Santigold
  
• "Skinny Love," by Bon Iver
• "Golden Age," by TV on the Radio
  

6 p.m. Randi Helton

These are my top five bands, with a strong song from each of them.
Each song makes me want to sing along and have fun.

• "Get Myself Into It," by The Rapture
• "Daylight," by Matt & Kim
• "Submarines of Stockholm," by A. C. Newman
• "Arms Tonight," by Mother Mother
• "Better Things," by Passion Pit
  

Mix Tape Thursday, 4/2/09

WTMD listeners take over the airwaves with three-to-five song sets on Thursday.

Submit your own mixtape and enter a drawing to win a pair of VIP tickets to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN!

6 a.m. Gavin St. Ours

This is my mix tape to help from cold to warmer weather. and "Winter '05" . The warm keyboard in "We Gathered in Spring" and "March (A Prelude to Spring)"

• "White Winter Hymnal," by Fleet Foxes is a beautiful, curl-up-by-the-fire song.
  
• "Winter '05," by Ra Ra Riot, longs for spring.
  
• "We Gathered in Spring," by Midlake, could melt snow by itself.
• "March (A Prelude to Spring," by Jon Foreman, brings enough sunlight to make things grow.

8 a.m. Laura Abel

A brief tribute to the fellas.

• "Mr. Oysterhead," by Oysterhead
  
• "Mr. Ambulance Driver," by The Flaming Lips
  
• "Mr. Blue Sky," by Electric Light Orchestra
  
• "Mr. Maker," by The Kooks
  
• "Dear Mr. Supercomputer," by Sufjan Stevens
  

10 a.m. Brett Haley

Songs best listened to really, really loud.

• "Idioteque," by Radiohead
  
• "Ecstasy," by Rusted Root
  
• "Touch Me," by The Doors
  
• "Electric Feel," by MGMT

12 p.m. Maxi Adelstein

All of these artists will be appearing at this year's Bonnaroo, and these are the songs I am most looking forward to seeing and hearing live!

• "Soft Shock," by Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs
  
• "Skinny Love," by Bon Iver
  
• "The Engine Driver," by The Decemberists
  
• "The Youth," by MGMT
  
• "Id Engager," by Of Montreal
  

4 p.m. Natalie Neill

These are all artists that I was really hoping would make it on this year's Bonnaroo lineup that didn't. So If I could make five additions, these would be it!

• "Speak Slow," by Tegan and Sara
  
• "Ways to Make It Through the Wall," by Los Campesinos!
  
• "Too Too Fast," by Ra Ra Riot
  
• "The Fear," by Lily Allen
  
• "Rich Girls," by The Virgins
  

6 p.m. Pat Corrigan

Great music with a catch alt rock rhythm. These songs would make my commute outstanding. A little partiality to David Byrne, I know, but great music all the same.

• "Sweet About Me," by Gabriella Cilmi
  

• "Toe Jam," by The BPA
  

• "Psycho Killer," by Talking Heads

• "Not Fair," by Lily Allen
  

• "Young Folks," by Peter, Bjorn & John
  
  

PHISH-Heads lineup for Bonnaroo

Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, PHISH, TV on the Radio, Wilco, Lucinda Williams, Beastie Boys, NIN, and Rodrigo Y Gabriella- just to name a few. Tune in @ 720am this morning for complete lineup (so far).

The festival takes place June 11-14 in Manchester, Tennessee.

Tickets go on sale this Saturday at noon via the festival's official website.