Story Time at the Roo Bus

Brooklin is back and Daniel is hitting the road, but that’s not stopping us from diving deep into the Bonnaroo 2025 lineup! After a week of reflection, we've carefully curated our top picks—both headliners and hidden gems. Plus, stay tuned for exclusive Bonnaroo insider info from Sharla. Don't miss out on all the latest details about the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival! Support the show...

The highly anticipated 2025 Bonnaroo lineup has finally been released, and we’re here to dive deep into all the exciting artists and surprises that await us at the festival this year! Sharla is joined by Shaina, Chloe, and Skyler for an in-depth breakdown of the full lineup, day by day. From headliners to the undercard acts you won’t want to miss, we’ll discuss which artists have us excited and wh...

Sharla, Daniel, and Andrew are back with a special bonus episode to keep you excited until the Bonnaroo 2025 lineup drops this Wednesday! In this episode, we dive into the new Infinity Stage, share Andrew’s last-minute rumors, and discuss more exciting updates. Stay tuned, the Bonnaroo 2025 official lineup is just around the corner! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support...

This week our good friend Andrew from Atlanta joins us! Andrew is one of the people in charge of the popular /r/Bonnaroo Rumors & Confirmation Thread, where he's been keeping fans up-to-date on all the latest Bonnaroo rumor and confirmation news. With the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival lineup announcement just around the corner, Andrew and Ryan dive into what we can realistically expe...

Surprise and Merry Christmas!  We thought we'd skip a week, but instead Sharla and Daniel are back this week with a bonus episode, going over all of our favorite things for 2024.  We list our favorite TV shows, movies, albums, and of course our favorite concerts we saw throughout the year. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-p...

Our annual Bonnaroo Christmas Special is here!  We're joined by a panel of awesome Roovians: Bonnaroovian of the Year Chloe, Evan Bonnaroo and Skyler from the NYC area, Jack from the Inforoo Forums, and Barry from The What Podcast!  We talk about what made the 2024 festival season special, and play some fun party games too.   Brooklin is also over with Sharla and Daniel to continue the party,...

In this exciting episode, Lexi (LexinFlexin), Lisa, Shaina, Andrea, Delaney, and Sharla come together to explore the vibrant world of EDM, discussing everything from the festival experience to the artists pushing the genre forward. They dive into the upcoming Bonnaroo lineup, and talk about the confirmation of Tipper, and what his presence means for the festival’s fans. Lexi shares her personal jo...

Christmas is coming up super fast, and so is the Roo lineup.  Sharla and Daniel take a look through what the essentials are if you're putting any camping items on your holiday wishlist!  We also talk about some local shopping picks, the latest lineup rumors, and much more. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated t...

Bonnaroo 2024 was considered a "renaissance" by some of the organizers and many of the community.  What do we think helped to make it that, and how could Bonnaroo continue to improve next year?  Sharla and Daniel are joined by Andrew and JB this week to talk about just that, plus we have a lot of fun updates on TOTEM and the Roo Bus itself! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at th...

 Get ready for an exciting episode packed with all the latest Bonnaroo news, rumors, and updates! Join Sharla and Daniel as they break down everything you need to know about the iconic festival. Plus, we hear from long time Bonnaroo attendees who share their expert tips on how to make your inaugural trip to Roo unforgettable. From festival insider advice to must-know recommendations, we’ve got you...

Bonnaroo 2025 Pre-Sales and Rumors: Exclusive Insights from the Roo Team Bonnaroo 2025 is just around the corner, and pre-sales are starting this month! With Roo season approaching, the rumor mill is already in full swing. As excitement builds for next year’s festival, Sharla and Daniel sit down with Brad Parker and Cory Smith from the Bonnaroo team for an exclusive interview. In this over-hour-lo...

Roo Season is Approachin'!   Things really head into high gear for Bonnaroo this week as a ton of rumors and tea leaves have dropped online. This week, we’re diving into the latest rumors and updates surrounding the festival, with preparations already in full swing for incredible happenings in Outeroo. Join Matty and Andrew on this week’s show as they explore potential artists set to grace Th...

Happy Hula!  Our correspondents Shaina and Matty report in live from Hulaween 2024 this week with a ton of special guests to tell us all about what's happening at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. Sharla and Daniel also talk about the Goose show in Nashville, Billy Strings at the Orion in Huntsville, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise in Huntsville. Plus much more you don't want to miss!  Support...

Sharla and Daniel are back this week to beat the lull in Roo news with an episode full of our picks!  We haven't done this in a while, so we have a ton of shows, movies, albums and more that we're talking about that we've loved recently.  We also have a lot to talk about with Hula, TOTEM, and much more too! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM F...

The South Star Music Festival in Huntsville, Alabama was an undeniable success, despite the lingering effects of Hurricane Helene. Even with the weather challenges, Huntsville and the organizers behind Bonnaroo delivered an unforgettable music festival. Although one day was impacted, the Roo Bus and TOTEM crew kept the celebration alive and made the most of the missed time. Sharla and Daniel share...

In this episode, we’re celebrating the three-year anniversary of what would have been the epic September 2021 Bonnaroo, a festival that was sadly canceled. While many of us have tried to forget the disappointment of missing out on that incredible lineup, there’s a silver lining we all remember: the DIY "Mini-Roos" that emerged in its wake. Join Sharla and Daniel as they welcome Shaina an...

Happy Burnaroo!   We're live from Black Rock City for Burning Man 2024!  Jordan and Ryan join Sharla and Daniel from our campsite at 7:30 and J at BRC to talk about how it compares to Roo, what we can bring from Burning Man to Manchester, and much more.  We also have a ton of mini-interviews with Burners, asking them about the most positive thing that happened for them this past year.  Happy...

Sharla and Daniel are headed back to Burning Man this year, we have you along for the ride across country with us as we head to the desert!  We talk about what the next step from Bonnaroo to the Burn is if you’re ever thinking of making it, what bands would be good at The Sphere, and much more! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-p...

Summer Is Winding Down: Welcome to Rumor Season for Bonnaroo 2025! As summer comes to a close, festival season transitions into an exciting time for rumors and speculation. With new tours being announced and clues emerging, we’re piecing together the lineup for Bonnaroo 2025. Join our friends Skyler, Andrew, and Evan as they share their extensive research on the potential headliners we can expect...

Your regular hosts are both out of town this weekend for work and a concert, so some of your favorite Groop hosts from Roo are filling in this week!  Shaina from Loophole To Reality and Matty from the Squeak Squad guest host this episode to talk about all of their other festival adventures, and how they're apparently planning on commandeering a rocket ship when they come to Huntsville for Sou...

Sharla sits down with Skyler, Lisa, and Chloe as we start to wrap up festival season in a saucy way! 🥫🌠 We'll discuss the recently published article about the safety of Bonnaroo and share insights from Hinterland. Lisa, Chloe and Skyler discuss their plans to travel across the country for the South Star Music Festival in Huntsville, Alabama, and they give a Bonnaroo recap and wrap-up. Plus...

If you're coming to our hometown of the Rocket City for South Star, we're so excited to host you here! Sharla and Daniel are out on the back porch as we go through all of our recommendations for what you can check out while you're here in town in Huntsville, Alabama. Music bumpers this week are also brought to you by Huntsville local bands Them Damn Dogs and The Wanda Band . Places...

Our good friend and TOTEM Vice President Evan just returned from Vegas for a few nights of Dead & Co at The Sphere, and he's here to tell us about all of his unspeakable adventures.  We also go through all of his favorites from Roo this past year as well as talk a bit about the upcoming South Star festival in Huntsville! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The...

Maybe you've seen the viral picture, but you probably haven't heard the story.  JB camped with us this past year, and became a Bonnaroo legend on the rail at the T-Pain show that's going to be talked about for years to come.  Sharla and Daniel run through JB's Roo recap, talk baseball, and much more! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Fou...

Brooklin, Sharla and Daniel are back home and back on the back porch at our house for a jam packed two hour episode where we go back over our stories and experiences from Bonnaroo 2024!  We talk a bit about what worked fantastic behind the scenes this year, a few constructive critiques for future improvements, and then all go through as many of our stories from this past year as we can. Support th...