Good Morning, Murfreesboro

 
 
Waking up in Murfressboro, with the hum of the highway right outside our window. Chuck is awake before me. He's dressed and running out to get us carry out breakfast while I am still wiping the sleep from my eyes. Out of my cooler I grab one of the frozen ice coffees I brought for the weekend. For the first time ever, Bonnaroo organizers have provided a different set of directions for the press. Our first stop this morning is an off-site will call where we pick up our wristbands and press credentials. Then it's on in to the festival grounds. The route they have provided for us is a circuitous zig zag through Tennessee back roads, completely avoiding the expressway. It looks like we are about an hour or so from will call.  As many of you know, the Tennessee countryside is beautiful. My father's family is from this part of Tennessee. So before we even get to Bonnaroo itself I have this scenic drive to look forward to as well.
 
I can't believe I get to see the Decemberists today. Wish you were here, Damian!
 
Other highlights on the Friday schedule: Wanda Jackson, Kylesa, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Del McCoury Band, Walk The Moon, My Morning Jacket, Primus, and more...!