Renee Denton represented WNCW at Bonnaroo 2016 in Manchester, TN. Read about her experience and see her photos below.
Bonnaroo - So much to see, so much to do, it's truly impossible to do it all! We're very grateful to our hosts, Mason Jar Media and to the Roo Radio Compound and Hay Bale Studios for their hospitality.
Fun in the Bonnaroo Sun - This spot is a great place to learn about new initiatives, join a cause, commune with new people and buy a new pair of shoes! Photo credit Renee Denton
New Breed Brass Band at Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Barn! They make peppermint snow here! Photo credit Renee Denton
I caught up with Steve Gunn for a quick interview to discuss his new release on Matador Records, "Eyes on the Line"! Keep on eye on WNCW.org to see when the interview airs at 9pm Tuesday during the evening mix. Photo courtesy of KRK Systems.
Band of Horses crew cooling down before their set
It was very exciting to interview Sara Watkins! We talked about her new album "Young in all the Wrong Ways" which can be pre-ordered and how much fun she had making the video for "Move Me", the first single from the album. After her set on Sunday followed by an all-star jam with The Bluegrass Situation, she got a lot of buzz--deservedly so!
Andrew Combs sound check
Photo credit Josh Rhinehart/ Mason Jar Media
The Oh Hellos - Photo credit Josh Rhinehart/ Mason Jar Media
Photo credit Josh Rhinehart/ Mason Jar Media
Death Cab for Cutie - Photo credit Josh Rhinehart/ Mason Jar Media
CHVRCHES - Photo credit Josh Rhinehart/ Mason Jar Media
Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires - Photo credit Josh Rhinehart/ Mason Jar Media
The Claypool Lennon Delirium played most of "Monolith of Phobos", covered the Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows”, Pink Floyd’s “Astronomy Domine” and delivered a fun sample of Primus' "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver". Photo credit Kelsey Granger
A surreal sunset. Photo credit Kelsey Granger
The set-list for The Bluegrass Situation Superjam featuring Ed Helms and Friends autographed by Ed. The jam included John Moreland, Sara Watkins, Amanda Shires, The Wood Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sam Bush Band and more. Photo credit Kelsey Granger
Sam Bush Band covered "Great Balls of Fire". Photo credit Kelsey Granger
Father John Misty - Photo credit Josh Rhinehart/ Mason Jar Media
Dead & Company: Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, John Mayer, Bob Weir and guests. Photo credit Kelsey Granger.
Renee grew-up in Lockhart, SC with a home full of polarized music. The sun shined In the Pines while she fought the cannons of the 1812 Overture with her Fingertips Tightened Up on Junior's Shotgun. On the Edge of Seventeen she moved with her family to Pick Up the Pieces Up Around the Bend from Baltimore's Funky Broadway. Frustrated with the hair bands of the 80s, Renee decided she Ain't Wastin' Time No More, turned the radio dial to the left and found the Key to the Highway volunteering at Towson University's WTMD. After a few years of Rollin' and Tumblin' while avoiding Yellow Snow, she made her way back to SC's Upstate in a loaded-down Jeepster. While masquerading as the Queen of the Silver Dollar, some local musicians told her about WNCW. She found out What It Is in 2010, started ARCing and is now the host of WNCW's "Local Color" as well as Tuesday and Thursday nights' music mix.
