Last winter, Bunbury followed in the footsteps of Bonnaroo, and released clues about its lineup prior to announcement; this year it seems the revelation of “Monumentour,” a co-headlined summer tour by Fall Out Boy and Paramore, with New Politics in support, has forced their hand. Saturday night’s last two acts appear to set in stone with the aforementioned pop-punk titans coming to town, and a solid afternoon act is to be had in New Politics.
While these bands might be considered a slight deviation from Bunbury’s indie roots, it is certainly exciting news that they were able to snatch such big names, on a tour that would most likely pass by Cincinnati for Columbus if not for the festival. Perhaps the festivals purported 20% budget increase had something to do with it; if so, is it reasonable to expect even more big names in 2014?
New Festival: While Off Airwaves is not a country music blog, its come to our attention that Bunbury founder Bill Donabedian has been up to more than a 20% budget increase, he has started a whole new festival. Buckle Up Music Festival is a country music festival that will happen the week after Bunbury, July 18-20th, and while you won’t find us in attendance, it is certainly exciting news for Cincinnati’s music scene.
-Matthew C.
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