2015 Bunbury Music Festival Lineup | Who’s Performing at Bunbury?
Cincinnati’s Bunbury Music Festival includes some spectacular performers this year, from big-name headliners to up-and-coming local acts. Check out our detailed list of all performers, and leave us a comment letting us know which ones you’re most excited to see at the 2015 Bunbury Music Festival.
2015 Lineup
The Black Keys
Blues rock aficionados The Black Keys, led by Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, have established themselves as one of the biggest rock bands of this generation. The band has won seven Grammy Awards since 2011 and racked up three more nominations this year, so they are without a doubt living up to their rockstar status. Their latest album, “Turn Blue,” came out in 2014 and is their fourth consecutive record produced by Danger Mouse. After extensive touring in support of the album over the last year, The Black Keys will surely be ready to rock the main stage at Bunbury on Friday.
The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers are known for combining traditional American styles like bluegrass, folk, and country with straightforward rock. The band is made up of brothers Seth and Scott Avett as well as Bob Crawford and Joe Kwon. The Avetts have been playing music together since they were kids and were in a few bands together before officially forming The Avett Brothers. It didn’t take long for these guys to get noticed, as fans and critics alike delighted in their Americana style. They made their major label debut in 2009 with “I and Love and You,” which was produced by Rick Rubin and is their highest-charting and most successful album to date. Two years later saw them performing alongside Bob Dylan and Mumford & Sons at the Grammy Awards. So what’s next for The Avett Brothers? Seth Avett recently confirmed that the band is at work on a new record, which we can hopefully expect sometime within the next year.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg made his debut on Dr. Dre’s 1992 smash hit album “The Chronic,” after which he quickly rose to fame as a solo artist, becoming one of the biggest rappers of the 1990s. Just a year after his introduction on Dr. Dre’s album, Snoop Dogg released his solo debut, “Doggystyle.” The album broke records at the time of its release, selling a million copies in its first week and going on to be certified 4x platinum. In 1996 he released his sophomore album, “Tha Doggfather,” which once again debuted at the #1 spot. Over the years, Snoop Dogg has released a number of successful albums and hit singles and has been a consistent chart presence for the last two decades. Recently, he recorded a reggae album under the alias Snoop Lion, but has since returned to the Snoop Dogg moniker and is ready to release his latest studio album, the Pharrell-produced “BUSH,” in May.
Brand New
Brand New is one of those bands that you may have listened to if you went through a punk/emo phase in high school. Formed in Long Island in 2000, the band consists of vocalist/guitarist Jesse Lacey, guitarist Vin Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, and drummer Brian Lane. Although they haven’t released an album in six years, Brand New has been keeping fans happy by touring here and there since 2011. They are rumored to be working on new material, but the band has not yet made any official announcements nor provided any sort of timeline for release.
Twenty One Pilots
High school friends Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun formed Twenty One Pilots in 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. They put out two self-released albums before their grassroots efforts paid off and they signed with alternative rock label Fueled By Ramen. They released their first label-issued album called “Vessel” in 2013, and have since taken their rap-infused pop sound on tour internationally.
Tame Impala
Australian psychedelic rock band Tame Impala began as a bedroom recording project in 1999 when vocalist/guitarist Kevin Parker and bassist Dominic Simper were only 13. The duo was joined in 2007 by drummer Jay Watson, after which the band signed with Modular Records. The ’60s-inspired, fuzzy, psychedelic sound of their 2010 debut album “Innerspeaker” attracted international critical praise, and their follow-up effort, 2012’s “Lonerism,” was even more successful. Tame Impala is expected to release their highly anticipated third album “Currents” later this year.
The Decemberists
Formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon by frontman Colin Meloy, The Decemberists are known for making music with theatric grandeur, literary influence, and lush instrumentation. The group built up a substantial fan base in the first half of the decade before signing with major label Capitol Records in 2005, releasing their widely successful album “The Crane Wife” the next year. Over the last decade, The Decemberists have released several critically praised albums and enjoyed tremendous commercial success. The band went on hiatus for a few years, but came back together in 2014 to record their seventh studio album. The new record, titled “What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World,” was released in early 2015.
Old Crow Medicine Show
Nashville-based band Old Crow Medicine Show plays music in the vein of old-time bluegrass, alternative country, and traditional folk. The last few years have been tremendously successful for them, particularly 2013, the year which brought them a Grammy Award and a formal induction into the Grand Ole Opry. In 2014 they released their latest album, “Remedy.”
Walk the Moon
Upbeat indie rock band Walk the Moon formed in Cincinnati in 2008. The group features vocalist Nicholas Petricca, bassist Kevin Ray, guitarist Eli Maiman, and drummer Sean Waugaman. They independently released their debut album, “I Want! I Want!,” in 2010, and their single “Anna Sun” became a big hit and officially put the band on the radar. They released their self-titled major label debut two years later, which earned them huge commercial success. In September 2014, they released the catchy top 40 single “Shut Up and Dance” before coming out with their third full-length, “Talking Is Hard,” a month later.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere is a hip hop duo from Minneapolis made up of rapper Slug and DJ/producer Ant. Since forming in 1989, the group has released seven studio albums and ten EPs. Their most recent effort, titled “Southsiders,” was released in 2014.
Matt & Kim
Matt & Kim is an indie dance duo featuring vocalist/keyboardist Matt Johnson and drummer Kim Schifino, who came together in 2004 while they were both attending the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. They released their eponymous debut album in 2006 and built up their profile through heavy touring. Their following album, “Grand,” came out in 2009 and featured their hit single “Daylight,” which earned them tremendous commercial success. Matt & Kim have just released their fifth record, titled “New Glow,” which came out on April 7.
Lindsey Stirling
Violinist and performance artist Lindsey Stirling got her start as a YouTube star, with a series of popular choreographed performance videos that garnered millions of views. In addition to her YouTube fame, she also became known as a finalist on the fifth season of America’s Got Talent in 2010. Her unique music style combines classical violin with genres such as hip hop and EDM. Stirling released her self-titled debut album in 2012, followed by her sophomore record, “Shatter Me,” in 2014.
Manchester Orchestra
Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra formed in 2004 when its members were still attending high school. Frontman Andy Hull opted for home schooling for his senior year, so as to have more time to write and record music, and eventually he ended up forming Manchester Orchestra with friends. The band created a lot of buzz around Atlanta, and eventually beyond that as they earned spots to play at festivals like SXSW and Lollapalooza before even releasing a full-length album. Now the band has released four albums and achieved a great deal of mainstream success. They issued their latest album, “Cope,” in 2014, soon followed by the companion album “Hope,” which features stripped-down versions of the same songs.
Temples
English rock band Temples formed in 2012 in Kettering. The band’s ’70s-inspired psychedelic rock sound has received considerable media attention, and they have been championed by the likes of famed musicians Johnny Marr and Noel Gallagher. Temples centers around the songwriting duo of vocalist/guitarist James Bagshaw and vocalist/bassist Thomas Warmsley. Rounding out the lineup are guitarist/keyboardist Adam Smith and drummer Sam Toms.
Bleachers
NYC indie pop outfit Bleachers was formed by Jack Antonoff, the guitarist for the popular rock band Fun. Bleachers’ debut album was released in 2014, and its lead single, the catchy and anthemic “I Wanna Get Better,” quickly rose to the top of the Billboard Alternative charts. Bleachers’ sound has an obvious ’80s influence, but the band combines modern production techniques with that to make music that’s fresh and interesting.
Father John Misty
Singer/songwriter Joshua Tillman, also known as J. Tillman, currently performs under the name Father John Misty. Formerly a member of indie band Fleet Foxes, he left the band in 2011 but continues to make soft, folk-inspired music. In 2012 he released his debut album “Fear Fun” through Sub Pop Records. His sophomore effort, titled “I Love You, Honeybear,” came out in February of this year.
Royal Blood
British rock duo Royal Blood, comprised of vocalist/bassist Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher, formed in Brighton in 2013. Their garage/blues rock sound is remniscent of bands like The White Stripes and The Black Keys. They were championed early on by the BBC, who named them to their Sound of 2014 list, as well as by Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders, who wore the band’s t-shirt during their headlining set at Glastonbury and later invited the band to open two of their shows at Finsbury Park. This exposure helped the band earn more spots at festivals around the world, and they were recently tapped by the Foo Fighters to be the opening act for their Sonic Highways tour.
Kacey Musgraves
Country singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves independently released three albums before her breakthrough appearance on the competition show Nashville Star in 2007. Though she only came in seventh place on the show, she has still been immensely successful. In 2012 she signed with Mercury Nashville and made her label debut with her album “Same Trailer Different Park” a year later. The record earned her four Grammy nominations and a spot at #39 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time list for her single “Follow Your Arrow” – not too shabby for a relative newcomer. Musgraves is at work on a second album, from which she has already released a single called “Biscuits.”
Shakey Graves
Actor-turned-musician Alejandro Rose-Garcia performs under the alias Shakey Graves as a one-man alt-folk/Americana band. The Texas native released his debut album “Roll the Bones” in 2011, which was a critical success with its ragged blend of country, folk and blues. He followed that up with the release of 2014’s “And The War Came,” which was generally received as favorably as his first album.
The Devil Makes Three
The Devil Makes Three is an acoustic alt-country trio based in Santa Cruz, California. The band is made up of guitarist/singer Pete Bernhard, upright bassist Lucia Turino, and guitarist/banjoist Cooper McBean. Since their formation in 2002, The Devil Makes Three has released several albums that showcase their unique musical style, which has elements of blues, country, bluegrass, ragtime, and even punk rock.
Reverend Horton Heat
The Reverend Horton Heat is regarded as one of the most popular psychobilly artists of all time. The band built up a large cult following during the ’90s with dedicated touring and intriguing live performances. Led by Jim Heath, who goes by the same name as his band, Reverend Horton Heat is known for updating the psychobilly genre for the modern alternative rock era. Since 1990, the band has released eleven studio albums, their most recent being 2014’s “Rev.”
The Front Bottoms
The Front Bottoms is an indie rock duo from New Jersey comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brian Sella and drummer Mathew Uychich. They put out their self-released debut, called “I Hate My Friends,” in 2008. After a few more independent releases, The Front Bottoms signed with New Jersey independent label Bar/None Records, who issued the band’s self-titled album in 2011.
Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas
Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas is a Detroit-based band whose sound combines genres like R&B, rockabilly, jazz, and reggae. In 2014, the band released their much-anticipated debut album “Secret Evil.”
Catfish and the Bottlemen
British four piece band Catfish and the Bottlemen formed in Llandudno, Wales, and consists of singer/guitarist Van McCann, guitarist Johnny Bond, bassist Benji Blakeway, and drummer Bob Hall. They started off playing Beatles covers to small local audiences, but soon tired of playing songs that were not their own and set out to produce original music in a D.I.Y. studio. Their hard work eventually paid off, as they later signed to Mumford and Sons’ Ben Lovett’s Communion Records before moving to Universal in 2014.
The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Despite their name, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is just a trio. However, they deliver an expansive and powerful sound that’s fitting of their name. The current lineup features Josh “Reverend” Peyton on vocals and guitar, “Washboard” Breezy Peyton on washboard (as the nickname so obviously suggests), and Ben “Bird Dog” Bussell on drums. Their latest album, “So Delicious,” came out in January of this year.
Jamestown Revival
The folk rock duo Jamestown Revival centers around the talents of childhood friends Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance. Growing up in Texas, Clay and Chance got into artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival and Willie Nelson early on, and that influence can be heard clearly in their music. They recorded their debut album, “Utah,” in a log cabin in the mountains of the state it’s named after, and released it in 2014.
Mikky Ekko
Singer-songwriter Mikky Ekko spent much of his childhood moving around the deep south. As a literal son of a preacher-man, his musical roots are infused with gospel influence, which unsurprisingly makes its way into his music. His career took off when he caught the attention of hip-hop producer Clams Casino, who would eventually produce his single “Pull Me Down.” Ekko’s big breakthrough came when he was featured on Rihanna’s single “Stay,” which he co-wrote. “Stay” became a charting success in multiple countries, bringing Ekko into the spotlight for the first time. Mikky Ekko released his debut full-length album, “Time,” in January on RCA.
Machineheart
Up-and-coming band Machineheart is an alt-pop group from Los Angeles. Last year, they released their attention-catching debut single “Circles,” followed by another single called “Another Me.”
Lil Dicky
Lil Dicky is the stage name of rapper and comedian David Burd. He came to attention in 2013 when his music video for the song “Ex-Boyfriend” went viral on YouTube, receiving over a million views within 24 hours of its upload. He has stated that his goal is to create rap music that normal people can relate to, rather than imitate the egotistical attitudes of most rappers today. Lil Dicky recently released his debut album, “Professional Rapper.”
The Secret Sisters
Country folk duo The Secret Sisters is comprised of sisters Laura and Lydia Rogers. They released their eponymous debut in 2010 and later released a cover of Johnny Cash’s “Big River” with Jack White on backing guitar. The Secret Sisters saw a rush of commercial success when their 2011 single “Tomorrow Will Be Kinder” appeared in the soundtrack for the popular film adaptation of “The Hunger Games.” Following their newfound popularity, the duo released their sophomore record, titled “Put Your Needle Down,” in 2014.
Mini Mansions
Mini Mansions is the side project of Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman. Joined by bassist Zach Dawes and vocalist/keyboardist Tyler Parkford, the trio introduced their dark psych-pop sound in 2009 with a self-released EP, followed by an eponymous full-length in 2010. Their new album “The Great Pretenders” came out this year and features guest appearances from the likes of Brian Wilson and Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner.
Wussy
Cincinnati’s Wussy is an indie rock band that formed in 2001. The group is made up of vocalists/guitarists Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker, bassist/keyboardist Mark Messerly, guitarist John Erhardt, and drummer Joe Klug. Wussy has released five studio albums to date. Their latest effort is titled “Attica!” and came out last year.
Genevieve
Genevieve Schatz, known singularly as Genevieve, is an indie pop artist from Los Angeles. The Chicago native got her start as the frontwoman of the band Company of Thieves, but when the group called it quits in 2013, Schatz began working on solo material. Now recording as Genevieve, she released her debut EP “Show Your Colors” on Wind-Up Records in early 2015.
Multimagic
Multimagic is a self-described “indie dream pop” band from Cincinnati. The band consists of singer/guitarist Coran Stetter, keyboardist Brian Davis, drummer Sebastien Schultz, singer/bassist Mia Carruthers, and singer/guitarist Benjamin Hines. They are currently at work on their debut record, and recently released a single titled “Let Go.”
Buggs Tha Rocka
Cincinnati rapper Buggs Tha Rocka released his first mixtape back in 2009, followed by his debut album, “Mutant Level 5,” a year later. He also founded the hip hop group Gold Shoes, who in 2012 earned a Cincinnati Entertainment Award for best hip hop album of the year. Buggs went on to win the same award in 2014, this time for his solo effort, “Wrath of Zeus.”
Kid Runner
Ohio-based band Kid Runner makes straightforward indie electronic pop music. The group is a five-piece comprised of Kurt Keaner, Fran Litterski, Bobby Heigel, Scott Griffin, and Andy Lizon. The up-and-coming band has released two EPs thus far, and is currently at work on a full-length album.
Go Analog
Columbus, Ohio’s Go Analog features vocalist Eric Croft, guitarist Keith Kemmerer, bassist Michael Osbourne, and drummer Matt Fisher. The band formed in 2007 and is currently working on new music, which despite their name, they are not “going analog” for.
Motherfolk
Cincinnati’s Motherfolk is an indie folk rock band comprised of Nathan Dickerson, Bobby Paver, Jacob Bremer, and Rich Miller. The group released their eponymous debut album in February of 2014, followed by an EP called “Trying to Kill the Moon” later that year.
Daniel In Stereo
Daniel In Stereo combines jazzy guitar riffs with electronic elements to create music that the band describes as “calming yet energetic and danceable.” The band gets its namesake from founder and frontman Daniel Chimusoro, who is responsible for writing and recording all of their music. He is joined by other musicians only for live performances.
Bummers
Bummers is a band from Columbus, Ohio that makes catchy tunes that fall somewhere in between the subgenres of surf rock and garage rock. They released a self-titled album in 2014 as a follow-up to their 2013 EP “Hot Tub Hoagie Boys.”
Pluto Revolts
Pluto Revolts is the brainchild of frontman Benjamin James. Originally a member of another band, James quit in order to pursue his own creative endeavors, forming what would become Pluto Revolts in 2008. Pluto Revolts has released two EPs to date.
500 Miles to Memphis
Country punk band 500 Miles to Memphis released their eponymous debut in 2005. They have since released three more albums, their latest having been released in 2014. The band has gained national exposure and plenty of commercial success. Their songs have been used in television shows, and their single “All My Friends Are Crazy” is available as downloadable content for the popular video game Rock Band.
Graceful Closure
Columbus-based alternative rock band Graceful Closure is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Jared Condon, drummer Bryce Condon, and keyboardist Matt Beatty. They have cited influences such as OneRepublic, Copeland, and Coldplay, which can all be heard in their soft alternative rock sound. With lyrical themes of hope, faith, and love, Graceful Closure’s music is positive and uplifting.
Indigo Wild
Columbus quartet Indigo Wild describe their music as no-coast indie rock. The band features bassist/vocalist Chris Carter, guitarist/vocalist Garet Camella, drummer Jason Winner, and guitarist/vocalist Michael Norris. They released a debut EP called “If By Sea” in 2011 and this year released a new single called “High Point.”
Austin Plaine
Indie folk musician Austin Plaine hails from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The solo singer-songwriter cites influences such as Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes, and Ryan Adams. He teamed up with WeVolve music in Nashville and released his self-titled debut album in 2014.
Playing To Vapors
Playing To Vapors is a band from Columbus, Ohio that makes groove-based alternative rock music. The group is comprised of vocalist Lucas Harris, guitarists Daron DiSabato and Mike Stokes, bassist Zack Cramp, and drummer Josiah DePaso. They just released a new EP called “A Glitch in a Void” earlier this month.
Old Hundred
Inspired by the likes of Wilco, Spoon, and Fleet Foxes, Columbus’ Old Hundred makes music they call “artful folk-rock.” The band released their third full-length album, “Let in the Light,” in 2014.
Zach Longoria Project
The Zach Longoria Project is an eleven-piece band from Louisville, Kentucky. Their music combines elements of R&B, soul, and jazz into a mixture that they call “Kentucky Fried Soul.” They issued a self-titled album in 2014.
Markham
Markham is a three piece blues band from Zanesville, Ohio. The group consists of Nick Emmert, Hunter Lepi, and Parker Alfman.
Lineup By Day
Friday, June 5
The Black Keys
Tame Impala
Walk the Moon
Matt & Kim
Bleachers
Temples
Father John Misty
Royal Blood
Catfish and the Bottlemen
Mikky Ekko
Machineheart
Mini Mansions
Wussy
Kid Runner
Go Analog
Multimagic
Indigo Wild
Markham
Saturday, June 6
The Avett Brothers
The Decemberists
Old Crow Medicine Show
Lindsey Stirling
Kacey Musgraves
The Devil Makes Three
Reverend Horton Heat
Jamestown Revival
The Secret Sisters
Genevieve
Graceful Closure
Motherfolk
Old Hundred
Bummers
Austin Plaine
Daniel in Stereo
Playing to Vapors
Zach Longoria Project
Sunday, June 7
Snoop Dogg
Twenty One Pilots
Brand New
Atmosphere
Manchester Orchestra
Shakey Graves
The Front Bottoms
Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas
The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Lil Dicky
Buggs tha Rocka
Lonesome As Gold
500 Miles to Memphis
Pluto Revolts
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