I counted 10+ bands that played at Bonnaroo that also performed in Bloomington since my arrival in Fall 2006. Here's the list, with links to previews/interviews/coverage of the local shows. Photos courtesy Bonnaroo.com
Wilco- Jeff Tweedy and co. played in April 0f '06 and '09. Included is a review from the first show at the auditorium
Girl Talk- Interview with Gregg Gillis before March 07 gig at Buskirk-Chumley
Andrew Bird- Review of September 07 show @ Buskirk
Elvis Costello- Review of October 07 Homecoming show with Bob Dylan at Assembly Hall
Toubab Krewe- March 2008 preview
Okkervil River- Interview with frontman Will Sheff before April 08 show also at Buskirk
Bon Iver- Interview before his August 2008 show at John Waldron Arts Center
*Ted Leo & The Pharmacists- Ted Leo was supposed to play the Buskirk on Election Day 08, but some crazy stuff went down on tour
AA Bondy- Review of his November 08 show at Bear's Place
Grizzly Bear -Coverage from last week's GB show at Buskirk
Other acts include Dirty Projectors(who Vampire Weekend opened up for in Fall of '07 at the Buskirk), Passion Pit, Delta Spirit, Mt. St Helens Vietnam Band, Bela Fleck,Portugal The Man, Drive-By Truckers and I am sure a missed quite a few..
Stay tuned for my coverage of the ROO, would have come sooner but I have a take home final due Thursday.. yikes!
-Stefania
