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This year's Bonnaroo was defined by a little less sunshine, a slightly smaller attendance, and one hard-to-miss Hasidic reggae-rapper. The acclaimed festival's fourth edition lived up to its promise, however; for three days Manchester, Tennessee was
Click here to see exclusive festival photos of these 20 artists and others. Kings Of Leon -- "The Bucket" In 2003, when we first met the hirsute teenage sons (and nephew) of a Southern evangelist, there was little indication their trendy garage rock sound would evolve into the forceful sounds of this year's Aha Shake Heartbreak. On Saturday the Kings boasted an air of rock royalty, complete with rows of teenage girls shrieking "I love you!" Singer Caleb Followill took it all in with a knowing smirk. Alison Krauss & Union Station -- "I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow" Krauss is contemporary bluegrass' biggest star and has a closet full of Grammys to prove it. Early in her set, fiddler-singer turned over the mic to banjo man Dan Tyminski, who sang George Clooney's vocals on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. Rilo Kiley -- "Let My Love Open The Door" In a sexy yellow sundress, indie rock pin-up Jenny Lewis had her fans alternately cooing and waltzing to tunes from RK's country-tinged More Adventurous. "Have you ever heard of a man named ... Pete Townshend?" she coyly inquired before a twee rendition of the Who leader's 1980 hit. Benevento/Russo Duo Featuring Mike Gordon -- "Sunny's Song" Jam band dudes know organist Marco Benevento and drummer Joe Russo for their wild amalgam of prog and avant-jazz. Add Phish bassist Mike Gordon and blue-haired sitarist Gabby La La (Les Claypool's new apprentice) to the mix, and you've got some seriously trippy noodling going on. Drive-By Truckers -- "Danko/Manuel" The group's songbook reads like a down-and-dirty text of the American South and rocks like their heroes Lynyrd Skynyrd. Jason Isbell drawled, "Can you hear that singing?/ Sounds like gold," in this tribute song to the Band, a welcome breather in a ferocious Friday afternoon set. Ozomatli -- "Saturday Night" The funky ten-piece ensemble brought Latin flavor to Saturday afternoon's festivities. Drawing from virtually every genre under the sun (or clouds, as it were), the Los Angeles-based worldbeat band played through the rain, oozing energy on cuts from its latest album Street Signs. Herbie Hancock Featuring John Mayer -- "Watermelon Man" Bonnaroo's first "Artist In Residence" invited Roots' ?uestlove to Sunday afternoon's Superjam and helped Widespread Panic cover Talking Heads at the festival's close. His biggest surprise, however, was guest axeman John Mayer. Alongside Headhunters Roy Hargrove and Kenny Garrett, an elated Mayer shined on Hancock's signature tune. Iron & Wine -- "Woman King" Nu-folk fans braved scattered showers Saturday night to see Sam Beam's melancholy tunes performed by a full band. The real treat came earlier in the day when Beam played a short solo set in the press tent. After briefly obliging one reporter's request for "Freebird," the singer/songwriter delivered a lovely version of his latest EP's title track. Earl Scruggs & Friends -- "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" Undisputed king of the five-string banjo, Earl Scruggs seemed right at home in front of a Sunday evening crowd. Now an octogenarian, the bluegrass pioneer traded solos with his band on Appalachian instrumentals, inspiring wiggle dancing from the festival's longest-lasting attendees (of course, these people will dance to anything). The 22-20s -- "Shoot Your Gun" Named after a Skip James song, the blues-infused Britpop act garnered hysteria across the pond after appearances at Glastonbury and Reading. Kicking off day two was no sweat for these guys, despite singer Martin Trimble's obvious discomfort in a leather jacket. Joss Stone -- "Some Kind of Wonderful" Bonnaroo 2005's first main stage performance came from a British songstress with a throaty voice that belies her eighteen years. She won over one of the weekend's largest crowds, an indication she should do just fine opening for the Stones later this year. Invigorated by her warm reception, an out-of-breath Stone promised to be at Bonnaroo 5. Citizen Cope -- "Nite Becomes Day" Clarence Greenwood is the multi-instrumentalist behind the laid-back soul of Citizen Cope. The group's feel-good mix of earthy folk and urban beats was the perfect soundtrack for Sunday afternoon bodies sprawled on the lawn, grateful for a break in the dreary weather. Matisyahu -- "King Without A Crown" After joining Friday night favorite Trey Anastasio for the encore "No Woman No Cry," Phish-follower-turned-Hasidic-hip-hopper Matisyahu took Saturday off for Shabbos, and returned the next day with a tent-shaking sermon that was equal parts reggae and rap. He even made time for a bagels and lox breakfast with reporters Sunday morning. Gov't Mule -- "Maybe I'm Amazed" Warren Haynes has been a fixture at all four Bonnaroos. This year, after rocking out with the Allman Brothers on Friday afternoon, the guitarist lent Dave Matthews a hand, took center stage the next day with Gov't Mule, then made a late-night cameo with Widespread Panic. Mule's set was sprinkled with breathtaking covers of Temple Of The Dog, Traffic, and a hit from Paul McCartney's first solo album. The Black Crowes -- "Remedy" As the recently reunited Robinson brothers began a highly-anticipated two-hour set with "Don't Do It," rain came down as if on cue. Fans who stuck around to admire Chris' swagger and Rich's playful guitar work were eventually treated to a rousing encore of the band's infectious '92 hit. Dr. Dog -- "Today" Although these Philadelphia weirdos were one of Bonnaroo's most underground offerings, their ramshackle Beatles-inspired dirges attracted a sizeable crowd. The quintet was at its best on "Today," a bouncy blast of lo-fi pop featuring three-part harmonies and silly lyrics about a summer barbeque. Keren Ann -- "Tennessee Waltz" Triple A radio's favorite new chanteuse comes from Paris by way of New York. Pit against 'Roo veterans Umphree's McGee and Bob Weir, her hushed stories were told in a near empty tent on Sunday. Strumming her guitar and singing in French, Keren Ann instructed the audience to imagine the English translation above her head, though it wasn't necessary for this apropos cover of a country classic. My Morning Jacket -- "Golden" Here's a band that learned a thing or two from least year's fest. Jim James and associates confused fans by appearing onstage with a conductor outfitted in a white wig and coattails. Within an hour, the anonymous maestro was waving his baton at the Kentucky rockers and an escalating menagerie of papier-mâché creatures, including a ten-foot-tall giraffe. By the time James belted "Golden" it was a full-blown rock 'n' roll masquerade ball. The Word -- "Joyful Sounds" When you've got John Medeski rocking out on organ, Robert Randolph on pedal steel, and members of the North Mississippi Allstars filling in the gaps, the moniker "supergroup" is definitely in order. The Word's blues-infused gospel was emotional and seemingly effortless. Randolph wore a huge smile the entire time. Modest Mouse -- "Ocean Breathes Salty" Issaquah, WA's former best-kept-secret got an unexpected shove into the spotlight from last year's Top 40 smash "Float On." Main Mouseketeer Isaac Brock seemed uneasy at first, but found his groove with "Ocean" as the Sunday evening sun set set in the west. Add hippies to the noise-pop act's ever-expanding fan base of indie kids and O.C. viewers. Click here to read VH1.com's Bonnaroo 2004 report.
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