The What Podcast is a weekly show by two veterans of the entertainment media universe with a passion for live music and music festivals. They came together over a love of Bonnaroo and found out pretty quickly that they are not alone. In fact, since launching in 2018, they found kindred spirits all over the world who also love the vibe found only at music festivals. Each week they share their own stories and opinions, but they also dig deeper and talk to the musicians and industry insiders wh ...
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Which Bands This Year That Matter. Journey through the stories that define the artists playing Bonnaroo.
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We take a short break from Bonnaroo this week and finally dive into the upcoming South Star Festival in Huntsville, featuring an exclusive interview with Cory Smith, the marketing manager at C3 Presents. Cory, who has experience working on major festivals like Bonnaroo and Railbird, shares his insights on the challenges and excitement of organizing…
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Bonnaroo First-Timers: Abbey's Tips for an Unforgettable Experience
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Imagine preparing for your first trip to Bonnaroo, only to have your wristband stolen before it arrives. That’s exactly what happened to our guest this week, Abbey Sugrue. Rather than letting this setback ruin her festival experience, Abbey turned to the Reddit community for help and reached out to The What Podcast for additional advice and we awar…
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While Bonnaroo news is light this week, the festival scene up north is buzzing. Lollapalooza lit up Chicago, and Montreal's Osheaga was equally vibrant. The crew is amazed by Chappell Roan's skyrocketing success in the pop world, as she wowed crowds at both festivals alongside artists like Noah Kahan, Green Day, and Reneé Rapp. Closer to home, Chat…
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GWAR Invades Bonnaroo 2024 and We Remember Woodstock '99
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There's no band like GWAR and they did Bonnaroo right. From crew sacrifices to tea parties, these intergalactic warriors partied hard and put on an amazing late-night show, complete with their trademark blood. In this episode we debut our interview with their new guitarist Grodius Maximus. Also joining us is our campmate Elizabeth Thorpe, a photogr…
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The Camp Reddaroo Beer Exchange was one of our most anticipated events for Bonnaroo 2024, and this week we are featuring a conversation we had on the Roo Bus about it featuring some guests you are probably familiar with. Daniel, Evan Bonnaroo, Mitchell, Kevin, and EDM Kyle. Also joining us was Romy Bayhack, who works for the festival. With Taco out…
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Dead & Co. at the Sphere and Happy Landing at Bonnaroo 2024
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On today's episode of The What Podcast, we take a slight detour from Bonnaroo 2024 discussion and recap recent events. Russ went camping (again), and Bryan Stone flew out to Las Vegas to catch three nights of Dead & Company at The Sphere, plus the Hoover Dam. Bringing things back to Bonnaroo though, we also feature our interview with Happy Landing,…
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Bonnaroo 2024 Recap Part 2 with Michigander
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It's been almost a month, and we are still talking about Bonnaroo 2024. This week, we take a closer look at Post Malone's performance, talk about Russ' camping trip to The Other Farm, and start making plans for next year. This week's guest is Jason Singer of Michigander, who might be the nicest guy in the world. We talked about his first Bonnaroo, …
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As soon as Piya, Nya, and Sabrina of Say She She stepped onto The Farm for Bonnaroo 2024, they instantly saw what made the festival so special. After performing to an enthusiastic crowd on Thursday, the trio sat down with Barry, Bryan, and Lord Taco to talk about their performance, their Talking Heads cover, and how they were welcomed to their firs…
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Best Bonnaroo Ever? Bonnaroo 2024 Recap and Review
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Bonnaroo 2024 is officially in the rearview mirror, and for most people, it was an incredible re-affirmation of what makes the festival so special. This week on The What Podcast, the crew recaps their time on The Farm, giving their thoughts on this year's event. Surprise, surprise... Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan had an absolutely magic time at Bonna…
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It's Finally Here! Last Minute Bonnaroo Tips
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Bonnaroo 2024 has finally arrived!! Many of you might already be on The Farm, while others are just about to head down to Tennessee. This week on The What Podcast, the crew offers some last minute advice for everyone planning on attending. Picking up where they left off (check out part one and part two), Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan provide advice t…
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Bonnaroo 2024 Do's and Don'ts, Tips and Tricks (Part 2)
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Last week on The What Podcast, the crew offered some crucial advice to those attending Bonnaroo 2024 with a little help from veteran roovians and seasoned listeners. Now, they're back to continue offering wisdom with even more tips and tricks. Listen to the crew go through their Bonnaroo Do's and Don'ts. With Bonnaroo 2024 only a week away, Barry, …
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Bonnaroo 2024 Do's and Don'ts, Tips and Tricks (Part 1)
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Bonnaroo 2024 is nearly here, and for even the most experienced of Roovians, the excitement can sometimes come with a healthy heaping of nerves. Luckily, The What Podcast is here to help! Listen to the crew go through their Bonnaroo Do's and Don'ts. From what to pack and arrival plans to set up and navigation tactics, The What lays out everything B…
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Barry's Must-See Artists for Bonnaroo 2024
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This week on The What Podcast, Barry shares which acts are on his Bonnaroo 2024 don’t-miss list and which will be “walk bys.” He also explains why the Beer Exchange on Friday is at the top of his list of things to do. The guys go old school, really old school, as Barry shares photos of a 1916 Victrola he's refurbishing, while Lord Taco talks about …
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Lord Taco's Top Picks for Bonnaroo 2024 and This Year's Reddaroo Beer
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Music festival season has officially begun, and The What Podcast is here to drink it all up. On this episode, the hosts talk with special guest Kevin Barnes about the official beer collaboration between Camp Reddaroo and Common John Brewery and look ahead to their time on The Farm for Bonnaroo 2024. The What crew kick off by chatting with Barnes ab…
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Bryan Stone's Ideal Schedule for Bonnaroo 2024
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Music festival season has officially begun, and The What Podcast is here to soak it all in. On this episode, the hosts run through their experience at Shaky Knees 2024 and look ahead to their time on The Farm for Bonnaroo 2024. The What crew kick off by giving the floor to Bryan, who charts out his ideal itinerary for Bonnaroo 2024. Then, Bryan and…
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Declining Festival Sales and Celebrity Sighting Etiquette
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As much as we hate to admit it, music festivals just don't seem to drum up as much excitement as they used to. On this episode of The What Podcast, hosts Barry, Bryan, and Lord Taco explore the trend of declining ticket sales and what it might mean for the landscape of live events. In addition to getting to the bottom of the apparent festival fatig…
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Chatting with Our Bonnaroo 2024 Ticket Giveaway Winner
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Drumroll, please! The winner of The What Podcast’s ticket giveaway has officially been announced — congratulations to Lucy Young! Throughout their exploration of the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup, Barry, Bryan, and Lord Taco asked listeners which artists they should check out prior to heading to the farm. Over 100 of you called in to make recommendations, a…
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Staying Sober and Finding Support at Bonnaroo
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Bonnaroo is famous for being a place where people can explore not only music, but themselves. That's why it is so important to foster safe environments for people of all walks of life. This week on The What Podcast, guests Tara Viland, Kai Viland, and Cassie Wanamaker join Barry and Bryan to continue last episode’s conversation about staying sober …
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Mapping Out the Highlights and Conflicts of the Bonnaroo 2024 Schedule
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This week on The What Podcast, hosts Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan offer their quick takes and expert opinions on the just-released Bonnaroo 2024 schedule. Every year, Barry, Lord Taco, Bryan, and thousands of Roovians patiently await the Bonnaroo schedule, hoping for the best and expecting the worst when it comes to set conflicts. Finally, the Bonna…
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Diving into EDM on the Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup Part 2
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Just a few weeks ago, The What Podcast crew started to take a look electronic dance music's relationship with Bonnaroo. This week, that journey continues, as Barry, Bryan, and Lord Taco chat with a panel of fans who seek to help guide them through the uncharted EDM waters (What is 'Electro-Soul'?). Now familiar with the genre's history in regards t…
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Bonnaroo's 2024 Outeroo Lineup and Television's Richard Lloyd Reflects on Marquee Moon
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This week on The What Podcast, Television's Richard Lloyd joins the crew to dive into the band’s seminal release, Marquee Moon. Listen to the art-punk legend’s insights here, or watch via YouTube. Lloyd tells stories of writing and recording Marquee Moon, including why drummer Billy Ficca appears orange on the cover art. "Billy liked health food, b…
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Diving into EDM on the Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup
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This week on The What Podcast, hosts Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan embark on their previously-promised quest: diving headfirst into electronic dance music, or EDM. The gang runs through the historical importance of EDM at Bonnaroo and takes a look at the EDM present on the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup. To assist with their journey into the dance genre, The W…
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Previously on The What Podcast, the crew spun the great wheel of Bonnaroulette, which had them diving into artists on the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup they hand't yet checked out. This week, listeners have all the power, as Barry, Lord Taco and Bryan let fan voice messages lead the discussion. As always, you can follow along with what we are listing to wit…
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Fans' Bonnaroo 2024 Lineup Recommendations
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This week on The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan asks listeners who they should check out when it comes to the Bonnaroo 2024 lineup. Additionally, they hear ‘Roo tales from Olivia Ross, a newspaper photographer who has worked the festival the last two years. First up, the guys react to fans recommending they check out the likes of The Mar…
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On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan bring back one of their favorite games — Bonnaroulette! The three hosts gather to load up their wheel with a bunch of Bonnaroo acts they know nothing about… nothing about yet, that is. As the wheel spins, the gang goes on a journey of musical discovery, looking at bands like Half Moon…
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Bonnaroo Day Passes and Tales from Bourbon & Beyond
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On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan are joined by guests Trevin Bernarding and Chris Dossett to dive into the return of Bonnaroo day passes and discuss the attendee experience of the Bourbon and Beyond Festival, after we gushed over the lineup last week and talked to Dan, who attended the festival in 2022. The crew disc…
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Toasting the Bourbon & Beyond 2024 Lineup
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This week, The What Podcast crew continues their conversation with Bryan Stone from last week’s episode as they discuss the incredible lineup for Bourbon & Beyond 2024. To get even deeper into Bourbon and Beyond, hosts Barry and Lord Taco connect with Bourbon & Beyond attendee Dan Raymer, a fan and fest-goer from Gallatin, Tennessee. The trio dive …
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Why Moon River Festival Is Skipping 2024
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After five years in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Moon River Festival is hitting the pause button for 2024. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly joins hosts Barry, Lord Taco, and Bryan Stone on The What Podcast to discuss possible reasons why. Despite three sell-out years in Chattanooga, Moon River won’t be returning for what Mayor Kelly admits are complicate…
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This week, The What Podcast is back with part two of last week’s peek behind the Bonnaroo 2024 curtain. Barry and Lord Taco are again joined by Brad Parker and Cory Smith from C3 Presents, the folks behind the fest, to discuss a variety of topics such as The Mars Volta, what makes Bonnaroo different from other festivals, and can’t-miss performances…
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Behind Bonnaroo's 2024 Lineup with C3 Presents (Part 1)
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With the announcement of the lineup for Bonnaroo 2024, Season 7 of The What Podcast is officially underway. Last time, the crew gave their first impressions of the bill, which features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, and more. This week, they’re going even deeper, as Barry and Lord Taco sit down with Brad Parker and Cory Smith from C3 Presents,…
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Sound the alarms: Bonnaroo’s 2024 lineup is finally here! Barry and Lord Taco are, of course, fired up and ready to go deep into every detail of their most anticipated poster of the year. On this episode of The What Podcast, the two sit down and run through which bands will be joining them on The Farm this year. They give their knee-jerk reactions,…
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Tales from The Farm with Festival Photographer Yvonne Gougelet
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For now, the 2024 lineup for Bonnaroo remains a mystery. So, instead of participating in rampant speculation (as much as they’d like to), the crew of The What Podcast are biding their time by connecting with the flesh and blood of their favorite festival. This week, Barry and Lord Taco offer a unique perspective from the farm, that of Bonnaroo vete…
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Fans still have a few weeks to go before Bonnaroo is expected to drop the 2024 lineup in all of its glory, so in the meantime, Barry and Lord Taco from The What Podcast decided to take a boots-on-the-ground view of their favorite festival. They invite friend of the show Cassie to discuss everything from how the event has changed over time to the ex…
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Danny Clinch’s photographs have appeared in hundreds of magazines and countless album covers over the years. He’s made a career documenting some of the best moments in rock, folk, hip-hop, and beyond. So of course, he’s crossed over with Bonnaroo on more than a few occasions. On this episode of The What Podcast, Clinch joins Barry and Lord Taco to …
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Since singer-songwriter Noah Kahan last joined The What Podcast, he’s been all over the place. From being selected as a Shaky Knees headliner to guesting on SNL, it’s been nothing but onwards and upwards for the artist. On this High Five Clip, Kahan talks with Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco ahead of his appearance at Bonnaroo 2023. Kahan talks about ho…
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It’s no secret that the music business is a wild industry, but every now and then it comes with its perks. On this High Five Clip from The What Podcast, Brann Dailor of Mastodon tells the story of how the band managed to appear as extras on HBO’s legendary drama Game of Thrones. Making a pair of cameos in two different seasons, Dailor explains how …
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Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco of The What Podcast have long-known that Bonnaroo can change lives for the better — and they’re not alone. For many, the festival is about much more than big-name headliners and Spicy Pie. Case in point, Roo Bus’ new nonprofit venture TOTEM. This week, the program’s Daniel and Sharla Horton drop in to talk about the new i…
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It has been far too long since the gang got together to talk ‘roo. Luckily, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco are back for another edition of The What Podcast, this time to discuss the future of Bonnaroo and predict what the 2024 edition of the festival might have in store. As well as discussing the latest Bonnaroo news, they extend congratulations to the…
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Throughout the history of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, many traditions have popped up for the festival-goers. Of them, the annual Beer Exchange (established in 2014) has become one of the most notable and long-standing. In this week’s High Five Clip, The What Podcast crew go all the way back to 2019 to revisit an interview at the Beer Exch…
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Multi-time Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival performer Grace Potter knows what the festival is all about. Having made appearances in 2009, 2011, and 2016, she is a bonafide veteran of the circuit. Along with appearing as a solo act, she has also been to the festival with her former band, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. In a flashback segment with T…
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The What Podcast is back with another High Five Clip! This week, the crew dial the clock back to 2020 when they traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee for a conversation with Ted Heinig, Stephen Greene, and Bryan Benson of AC Entertainment to talk about how they book the lineup for festivals such as (you guessed it) Bonnaroo. The trio of guests discusses…
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in this special The What Podcast High Five Clip, the crew returns to their 2021 conversation with Laura Lee and Donald Ray “DJ” Johnson of Khruangbin. The two talk about being asked to record with Paul McCartney, touching on both their personal reactions and those from their family members. Additionally, because Bonnaroo had been canceled just a fe…
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Catching Up with I am Bonnaroo Creator David Bruce
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Anyone who’s been to the festival will tell you that Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is about much more than live music. Every attendee has a story, and over the decades, many of those stories intersect. To document the phenomenon, David Bruce launched the "I am Bonnaroo" photography project, which chronicles the many stories from The Farm. Bruce …
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On this jam-packed episode of The What Podcast, Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco chat about the various festivals they’ve recently attended and plan to hit soon. Plus, the crew catches up with flipturn while on-site at Moon River Music Festival. Brad talks about his time at Riot Fest in Chicago, while Lord Taco previews Tennessee’s second annual CaveFest…
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To say Noah Cyrus comes from a creative family would be an understatement. With sister Miley and father Billy Ray, the Cyrus gang clearly has a knack for artistry. On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry and Lord Taco sit down for a conversation with the singer/songwriter while on site at Moon River Music Festival. Cyrus chats about how getting …
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Judah Akers from Judah & The Lion sat down for a conversation with the crew from The What Podcast while at Chattanooga, Tennessee’s Moon River Festival over the festival. Akers chats about the defining moment in 2018 when they covered “Mr. Brightside” with Drew Holcomb and got a crowd of 10,000 people moving, the importance of mental health when yo…
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Jimmy Buffett was a last-minute edition to the Bonnaroo lineup in 2009 after he reportedly reached out to organizers asking to be added. For Brad and Barry, it was a perfect example of the festival being flexible and a great opportunity for them to see an act they would not have otherwise seen. On this episode of The What Podcast, the crew honor th…
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A growing number of people are choosing to experience Bonnaroo and other music festivals completely sober. So, in this week’s High Five Clip, The What Podcast crew revisits their interview with Tyrone Lindqvist from RÜFÜS DU SOL in which he tells the story of how the band was headed for a breakup before they decided to give up liquor. Lindqvist exp…
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On this episode of The What Podcast, Barry and Lord Taco sit down on The Farm with Maddie Bouton and Becca Castle of Angel Saint Queen to talk about their relationship with Bonnaroo, their music, and more. Bouton and Castle are long-time Roovians, boasting experience as both attendees and event staff. Now, in 2023, they can add “performer” to that …
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On this special episode of The What Podcast, Barry and Lord Taco sit down with Thee Sacred Souls while on the Farm at Bonnaroo 2023. The neo-soul act run through their experience at the festival, how they got their start, and the ins and outs of their creative process. “Growing up listening to the oldies and classic soul and doo-wop, it kinda falls…
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