I've been to the Roo 3 times now...and I find that, oftentimes, it is the most fun festival with the worst bands.

Well, this year has some SOLID acts playing (besides the 2 night headlining set by Phish...although, from my perspective, that simply opens up good seats for midnight performances by legit bands.) Anyway, instead of simply repeating all the acts who will be here (y'all can't read pitchfork?!?), I shall simply say who will be inspiring me to attend this year's bash...

Bruce Springsteen
David Bryne
Wilco
Snoop Dogg
Erykah Badu
TV On the Radio
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Andrew Bird
Band of Horses
Merle Haggard
MGMT
The Decemberists
Girl Talk
Bon Iver
Of Montreal
Animal Collective
Neko Case
Santogold
Kaki King
Grizzly Bear
Okkervil River
Ted Leo
Yeasayer
Todd Snider
Delta Spirit

...

seriously...

I will be there. If any metacritcers will as well, I shall have some bud awaiting you...

One of my friends is going. I was unamused when I found out.