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Originally Posted by phisherman
the bands didn't really interest me this year except for the disco biscuits and the flaming lips...
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Are you shitten' me? The line-up is utterly fantastic!
For starters; three of my favorite bands will be there: Railroad Earth, MOFRO, and Donna the Buffalo. If you've never heard these guys play- you are sorely missing out on some great music.
Since you're into Phish- I can't see why you wouldn't like Tea Leaf Green- they are quickly establishing themselves as a band to admire greatly in the world of improvisational/jam. I really dig their music.
The Greyboy Allstars will be a load of fun! Awesome music to dance your booties to. Robert Randolph will get you moving as well too.
STS9 is no different than Disco Biscuits- I'm sorry, but the Biscuits are a little overrated.
New Monsoon, Hackensaw Boys, Moonshine Still, Hot Buttered Rum, and Rose Hill Drive are all very good bluegrass bands that will make you shake your hips whether you like or it not.
Look for Papa Mali to be a big surprise act. Groovy music.
Andrew Bird is a great songwriter, but I've never seen him live. The same can be said for Tim Reynolds.
But Gov't Mule and Warren Haynes- who is quite possibly the hardest working and busiest man in the music business. I've never enjoyed the blues until I've heard Warren jam- he brings a surreal quality of beauty to his music. You may not like Warren and his music, but you have to admire his ability to persistently perform at a high level.
This is an outstanding line-up for Wakarusa- the names may not be marquee, but there's a great number of quality music to enjoy. You only hurt yourself, if you diss the music.