Festival Season Part 3: The Bonnaroo Line-up!

Posted by: Sienna Orlando

May
24
2011

If I included every single artist that was going to be at Bonnaroo this year, you'd hate me for going on so long. Instead, I've decided to highlight some of my absolute favorites and some of groups I've seen live before . . . and loved!

If you don't know already, some the headliners for Bonnaroo 2011 include Eminem AND Lil' Wayne. I can't help it, I'm sold.While I haven't been a huge hip-hop fan since 1993, I really believe that these two are some of the most talented hip-hop superpowers out there right now, and as a writer, I am always impressed with their clever and high-powered lyrics.

Raise your hand if you think these two might be teaming up for festival-powered duos!!

The crazy, kooky gypsy punk band, Gogol Bordello, will be there, as well as a Global Gypsy Punk Review curated by Eugene Hutz (that's Eugene in the middle with the mustache and stripey pants)!

Florence (and the Machine) looks like she got stuck waiting in line on the road, but no, she'll be there too!

Live electronica gurus, Beats Antique, are coming to woo you with class, ambiance and a bit of tribal bellydance.

Do you like The Strokes? Of course you do, EVERYBODY likes The Strokes!!!

Ray Lamontagne. . . oh goodness. Did anybody see him on Letterman May 12th? If not, then check out this link for the performance.

Loretta Lynn: lookin' just as sweet as a peach in her pink gown. Collaborator with fellow musician Jack White of The White Stripes, Loretta is as contemporary as ever. Work it girl!

A few years back I got to see the lovely Miss Abigail Washburn (below) play with an-all girl group called Uncle Earl. Abigail was a definite standout, and if you're lucky, you may get to hear her sing in fluent Mandarin!

And, if you've ever seen the Old Crow Medicine Show, then you know that these Alt-Country Bluegrass fellas simply tear the stage up! With super high energy and clever, witty tunes, these good ol' boys are a total fav.

Who else you ask?

How about The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, Primus, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Beirut, The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, G. Love & Special Sauce and Amos Lee. To view the entire line-up go here.

Don't forget our friends the Kopecky Family Band will be there, and you can enter to win 2 tickets to Bonnaroo on the Contest Page!

Festival Season Part 2: Win Tickets to Bonnaroo from the Kopecky Family Band!

Posted by: Sienna Orlando

May
17
2011

Are you ready to win tickets to Bonnaroo?

Enjoy the fresh indie musings of the Kopecky Family Band, win a fabulous prize package, and pack up the car on your way to the Bonnaroo music festival in Manchester, Tennessee!!!!!

This talented hipster troupe is not only natives of Nashville, but they have extended their skillful hands to you to join them at their Bonnaroo debut. With sounds similar to Feist or My Morning Jacket, these kids create music that is ". . .emotive, and evokes raw honesty and vulnerability, whilst capturing your attention through its unmistakable power and presence. The sounds created by the booming and orchestral-like 6-piece challenge the listener’s ear while still offering sweet melodies to sing along with."

I love this song, "Howlin' at the Moon" and after you see them in this quaint little radio booth you can come join the family by entering on the Contest Page.

Anybody ready to marry into this family?

The Darling, Sarah Darling!

Posted by: Siobhan Barrett

November
17
2009

I now present our favorite fan: the wondrous, the beautiful, and the charming Sarah Darling! Here is Sarah Darling's tale of finding Lulus.com, music, writing, and her calling.

When I travel for music, I always grab tons of magazines for the road. I happened to grab a People Stylewatch about 6 months ago, and my eyes caught this really cute dress. It said it was from Lulus.com!

I'm a dress freak and a girly girl. When I got to my hotel room, I checked out the site and ended up buying a ton of stuff. I fell in love with lulus right from the start!

My favorites are the Love Fool Dress and my Miss Me jeans! I like jeans with a little bling!

Ever since I was a little girl, I was into fashion. I've never been afraid of color and I consider my look very classic. I have always loved wearing dresses. I think it's because I am a fan of the 40's. My favorite designer ever is Betsey Johnson, if that says anything about me.

I grew up a small-town girl who loves fishing, baseball and the outdoors, but I might be wearing a fancy dress while doing it. (Ha ha!) I'm the type of girl who wears cute stuff while I cook! I am a fan of women dressing up and feeling feminine!

As I get older, I've been doing a lot more accessorizing. I'm totally obsessed with scarves right now. I think I might have a hundred!

I'm loving the tights and legging with dresses. I think that will always be in style!

Music has always been a part of who I am. I was born singing, I swear. Been wanting to do this since I can remember. My music is very real and I consider my songs little stories of my life. When I write a song, I put my heart into it.

I started writing at age 23. I moved to Nashville at 20 and it took a failed relationship and just being away from my family to really inspire me to start writing music.

"Jack Of Hearts" was written about a boy that I fell madly in love with. It just so happened that when we were having problems in our relationship, a friend into astrology said that he was the Jack of Hearts. Apparently we all have a card that lines up with our birthday. Check out your card. It's so much fun! I wrote a little song about it anyway!

My favorite part of making the album was seeing my songs come to life. You are so much more personally invested when the songs are yours and your diary. My goal is to always move people. That's what music is all about to me. I consider it my gift in life.

-- Sarah Darling

Sarah Darling's music video for Jack of Hearts (above) is one of the top 50 Music Videos of 2009 on Great American Country ... soooo ladies, go vote for Sarah Darling so her video moves to #1!