With a peculiar video documenting the history of Sassy the Sasquatch, the first wave of artists performing at the Wakarusa Festival were released today.
Wakarusa, which is held from June 5-8 in Ozark, AR, is known for an eclectic blend of performers, and this year’s acts live up to the reputation. Here is the full list of artists that have been announced:
STS9
Umphrey’s McGee
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Lettuce
Dr. Dog
Papadosio
Cherub
BoomBox
DJ Snake
Moon Taxi
Turnpike Troubadours
Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers
St. Paul and The Broken Bones
Alvin Risk
The Knocks
iLL.GATES
Phutureprimitive
Break Science
The Hood Internet
Moon Hooch
Leagues
Wild Child
Uncle Lucius
Mountain Standard Time
Mountain Sprout
Dirtfoot
Mike Dillon’s Band of Outsiders
Rusty Shackle
Treetop Flyers
Thriftworks
Buku
Up Until Now
Another wave of artist announcements will be released in one week, on January 9th. Can’t wait to see what’s in store!
-David Melamed (@DMelamz)