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Bonnaroo Plaza First Impressions and First Aid Kit: High Five Clip Mar 22, 2023

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Bonnaroo released some news about what campers can expect in the plazas this year. Biscuits and gravy anyone? Also, Brad and Barry share a High Five Clip from their 2018 interview with Johanna and Klara from First Aid Kit. The sisters tell the guys from The What Podcast how they found their Nashville sound while living in Sweden.

Get your Bonnaroo update and check out our conversation with First Aid Kit in the High Five Clip above, and then check out the full original episode here.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:05:13) Bonnaroo Plazas Announced

(00:14:56) First Aid Kit Interview

(00:19:00) Outro

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Beach Weather on Reuniting After “Sex, Drugs, Etc.” Took Off Mar 15, 2023

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Every band has the story of how they came to be, and Beach Weather is no different. Band members Nick Santino and Reeve Powers sit down with Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco to chat about how the band had been broken up when their 2016 song Sex, Drugs, Etc. suddenly began attracting new attention.

Now back together, the band has taken advantage of the unexpected hit. They’re touring the country and stopping at big-name festivals like Shaky Knees. The band gives The What Podcast the whole story.

Listen as Nick and Reeve of Beach Weather dive into Sex, Drugs, Etc. and more. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:20) Is Bonnaroo selling out?

(00:02:08) Bourbon and Beyond

(00:06:57) Okeechobee death

(00:07:49) Pilgrimage Festival

(00:09:54) Outside Lands

(00:11:46) Interview with Nick and Reeve from Beach Weather

(00:52:44) Outro

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Breaking Down Merlefest Mar 08, 2023

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On this episode of The What Podcast, hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco take a break from Roo news to dive into Merlefest, one of the oldest, biggest, and coolest family-friendly festivals on the circuit.

The crew is joined by Merlefest’s Artist Relations Manager Lindsay Craven, who chats with them about how the festival has grown to become a favorite of family audiences and artists alike. They also talk about this year’s event, which features Brothers of a Feather with Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, Maren Morris, Nickel Creek, and more.

Listen above as Lindsay Craven enlightens Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco about the inner workings of Merlefest. You can also watch the full discussion below via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:15) Bonnaroo Late Night Sets Announced

(00:09:13) Interview with Lindsay Craven about MerleFest

(00:37:36) Bonnaroo Ticket Giveaway

(00:39:09) Outro

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Noah Kahan on Mental Health and Allowing Himself to Be Honest Mar 01, 2023

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In this very special episode of The What Podcast, hosts Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco chat with songwriter Noah Kahan about Bonnaroo, but also how mental health influences his art.

Kahan also touches on putting Vermont and New England into his songs, the music of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens, and how deeply personal art can universally translate. Of course, The What Podcast crew also asks for any sneak peeks into Kahan’s upcoming Bonnaroo 2023 performance.

Prior to the interview, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco also spend some time breaking down the Grammys, giving their takes on this year’s awards.

Listen as Noah Kahan gets real about the importance of mental health and gets excited about playing Bonnaroo. You can also watch the full discussion below via YouTube. Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:33) What year is it?

(00:08:19) Brad spoils the Grammys

(00:14:00) Interview with Noah Kahan

(00:39:33) Outro

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Moon River 2023 Lineup: First Impressions Feb 21, 2023

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While Brad is away celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Barry and Lord Taco get an exclusive first look Moon River Festival’s 2023 lineup on this week’s episode of The What Podcast.

A two-day event going down in Chattanooga, Tennessee, there’s a lot about this year’s Moon River that excites the The What Podcast crew. With Caamp and Hozier topping out the stacked lineup, Barry and Lord Taco find this crop of artists to be quite impressive. Bonnaroo fans and longtime listeners in particular are sure to recognize a number of names, including past The What Podcast guests like Larkin Poe and First Aid Kit.

With lineups like this, the crew is about ready to put Moon River on their festival calendar. Listen above as they break down the lineup as well as revisit a 2019 interview with festival founder Drew Holcomb. You can also watch the full discussion via YouTube, and you can also listen to our full interview with Drew Holcomb from 2019.

Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:04:25) The Moon River Lineup

(00:27:42) Interview Clip with Drew Holcomb

(00:34:12) Episode Wrap-Up

(00:39:39) Ticket Giveaway

(00:40:12) Outro

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The Revivalists Preview Their Bonnaroo Appearance and Talk "Kid" Feb 15, 2023

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This week on The What Podcast, the crew celebrate Mardi Gras with Zack Feinberg of The Revivalists, the first band ever interviewed on the podcast.

Feinberg talks about the music scene in New Orleans, bringing “big dad energy,” and The Revivalists’ latest singe, “Kid.” Of course, The What Podcast hosts also try and mine details about the band’s upcoming appearance at Bonnaroo.

Listen to Zack Feinberg of The Revivalists talk about “Kid” and more above, or watch the conversation via YouTube.

Make sure to keep up with the podcast as it covers the entire festival season by liking, reviewing, and following wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:03:48) Interview with Zack Feinberg from The Revivalists

(00:27:10) Outro

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Sylvan Esso on Their Bonnaroo SuperJam That Never Happened: High Five Clip Feb 08, 2023

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For the latest High Five Clip, The What Podcast throws it back to 2021, the year of the Bonnaroo that wasn’t. The crew was joined by Sylvan Esso, who were slated to host that year’s SuperJam before… you know.

In this clip from last year, Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn share what they had planned for SuperJam and detail learning about the festival’s cancellation. The duo is back for Bonnaroo 2023, and the Superjam lineup hasn’t yet been announced… could their original plans be resurrected?

Listen to Sylvan Esso chat about their lost Bonnaroo Superjam in the High Five Clip above, and then check out the full original episode here.

Also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to The What wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:13:19) Interview with Sylvan Esso

(00:20:33) Outro

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That Time Devon Gilfillian Almost Played Bonnaroo: High Five Clip Jan 25, 2023

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Devon Gilfilian was booked for the 2021 Bonnaroo Festival and talked with Brad and Barry n May of that year. He is on the 2023 lineup. Listen to Devon talk about finding his love for a variety of music from his wedding singer dad during this High Five Clip from that 2021 interview. We also discuss the New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup and announce our Bonnaroo 2023 ticket giveaway. You can check out our complete interview with Devon Gilfillian here.

You can listen to the episode now or watch the full conversation on YouTube. Make sure to keep up with the podcast that covers the entire festival season by liking, reviewing, and following wherever you get your podcasts.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:01:45) Jazzfest

(00:14:21) Ticket Giveaway

(00:17:47) Devon Gilfillian Clip

(00:23:19) Outro

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Bonnaroo Booker Bryan Benson Dives Deep into the 2023 Lineup Jan 18, 2023

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Amid a wild week of festival announcements, one lineup unsurprisingly reigned supreme for The What Podcast crew — Bonnaroo 2023.

During a special live episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry and Lord Taco were joined by Bryan Benson, a lead booker with Live Nation, for a deep dive into this year’s Roo lineup. Benson helps break down the curation of such a lineup, offers news about what 2023’s SuperJam will look like, and more. Consequence’s own Editorial Director Ben Kaye joins the conversation as well, offering expertise as a long-time Roovian and seasoned festival-goer.

Listen to the episode here, or watch the full conversation on YouTube. Make sure to keep up with the podcast is it covers the entire festival season by liking, reviewing, and following wherever you get your podcasts.

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Bonnaroo 2023 Lineup First Impressions Jan 10, 2023

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Lineup day is the best day of the year for music festival fans — and that definitely holds true for The What Podcast crew now that the Bonnaroo 2023 lineup has arrived!

Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco got an early look at the Bonnaroo bill, which features top tier talent like Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Odesza, Paramore, My Morning Jacket, Pixies, Lil Nas X, Fleet Foxes, and… Korn?! First impressions are pretty strong with this one, as is the anticipation that the most Bonnaroo-type lineup in years will lead to plenty of schedule conflicts.

Make sure to keep up with the podcast as it covers the entire festival season by liking, reviewing, and following wherever you get your podcasts.

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