JACK JOHNSON EAGER FOR BONNAROO RETURN

Jack Johnson talks about performing at Bonnaroo in 2008, why he digs it and what makes it so successful

Making his 4th appearance at Bonnaroo and first since 2005, Jack Johnson will join the likes of Pearl Jam, Metallica, Willie Nelson, Widespread Panic, Kanye West and The Raconteurs next weekend in Manchester, Tennessee. This year Bonnaroo is once again expected to draw 80,000 serious music fans who will make the journey to Tennessee and for the fans that do make it, they get to experience firsthand why Bonnaroo has become America’s most successful festival. Jack Johnson has certainly seen Bonnaroo grow as he was a part of the first festival in 2002 and will perform at the festivals 7th installment in 2008.

We caught up with Jack to get his thoughts on why Bonnaroo is so successful and he didn’t have to think twice after being asked to perform at Bonnaroo once again.

“Yeah, it’s going to be cool. It’s one of those ones that you really didn’t have to hear about much to just say yes to because the Bonnaroo thing is such a great festival and so much fun. I know from just walking around and watching all the bands the vibe in the audience is just great. Like the Bonnaroo thing is way out in the middle of no where and you really have this feeling that you’re going out for just music.”

Jack Johnson is currently touring in support of his latest release ‘Sleep Through the Static’ which debuted at #1 on The Billboard Top 200 Chart. This year’s Bonnaroo will take place June 12th-15th in Manchester, Tennessee. Also slated to perform are Phil Lesh and Friends, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, My Morning Jacket and Les Claypool among many others.