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Festival season is a time to enjoy the company of many like-minded people in an atmosphere free from the worries of every day life. It is a time to see performances from several bands, spanning several genres, that you normally wouldn't get a chance to see otherwise. Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival, located just outside of Lawrence, KS, took place this past weekend, and served as Breakfast On Tour's jumping point for the 2008 festival season. It featured many highs and lows, but it all culminated into another unique festival experience for the BOT crew consisting of Toast and Eggs.

Keep reading "Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival 2008 - Thursday/Friday" after the jump

Five years ago, I would have laughed heartily if you told me that I would be into electronic music. For me, it had always been quite hard to respect an act that relied solely on computers to make their music. I have had several acquaintances try to sway me throughout the years, to no avail. Eventually I would begin to attend festivals regularly. I soon began to be able to handle some of these acts as they make for excellent late night antics. Then EOTO came along. Being a Cheese fan, I felt obligated to check them out when they came to Omaha on their first tour. I did not know what to expect, but was quite skeptical going into the night. Regardless, I had a blast that night and was inspired to take on more music with electronic roots, from groups like Zilla and Lotus to acts such as Hot Chip and Justice. This is all music that previously I would have not even given a chance to, but now, will take on in a heartbeat.

Jason Hann of EOTO

Michael Travis of EOTO
More on the night after the jump!

Live-looping gurus EOTO stopped by Club Dub Dub (formerly known as the Jellyphish Lounge) in Houston on Sunday, March 16.

Read the full show review after the jump

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Don't know why I've been listening to so much electronic music, but these gents might have something to do with it. Check em out live for full effect.

Announced today, the first ever Rothbury Festival is set to take place July 3-6 in the small town of Rothbury, Michigan. It is being described as a global celebration of music, arts and action. Producers Madison House and AEG Live (who run our favorite venue in Houston: Warehouse Live) expect to bring upwards of 50,000 people to this Great Lakes locale. Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, 311, Phil Lesh, Primus and Snoop Dogg lead the bill, while fresh acts like Gogol Bordello, Ray LaMontagne, State Radio and Of Montreal fill it out.

Check out the full line-up

As previously reported, the 2008 Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival announced another round of eclectic artists to its initial list. This week for my Video Omelette I am showcasing some of the many acts that are gonna be gracing the stages and tents of this annual midwestern festival.