This year in Bonnaroo Beacon we solicited photos and captions from the festival’s performers and staff. While these originally ran in black and white, here we offer them in full color glory along with the original text that accompanied each of them

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My Bonnaroo Day: Al Schnier

moe.’s Al Schnier arrived at Bonnaroo today for a Sonic Stage performance and then made the festival rounds. He documented his day for the Beacon, which as you’ll see, was suffuse with Elvis. moe. performs today at What Stage from 5:30-7:30. Prep for their set by reviewing Al’s Bonnaroo Day.

Al with ElvisRob with ElvisJoe Russo looking dapper in his Elvis shadesAls eye view from the Sonic StageMusicians and friends in the stands waiting it out for RadioheadA disturbing turning point in the moe./Umphreys McGee relationship

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My Bonnaroo Day: Annabel Lukins

Annabel Lukins, mistress of the Sonic Stage has to stay on her toes. Not only does she need to keep the action flowing with little turnaround time but typically this is the artist’s second set of the day. Thankfully she can turn the world on with her smile. Enjoy Annabel’s Bonnaroo Day

Bettye LaVette, the hottest 60 year old Ive ever seenAnnabel uses her signature subtlety and grace as she accompanies Steel Pulse to their CD signingA contemplative moment with the Wood BrothersAnnabel takes a break to boogieThe Brain Damaged Eggmen scold Annabel for sportAt the end of long day managing the Sonic Stage, Annabel treats herself to some Oysterhead.

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My Bonnaroo Day: Evan Winiker

Steel Train bass player Evan Winiker arrived on site Thursday around 2PM and he made the most of it. A radio appearance, a ring sighting and some late night busking were all part of the story (which continued as we closed out the Beacon, with Evan and the band still out there playing somewhere between Camp Serge and Camp Ferris Bueller). Be sure to check out Steel Train at the Sonic Stage today from 5:45-6:15PM and then on Saturday at This Tent from 1:45-2:45. As for now, enjoy Evan’s Bonnaroo day

Freebird! Big Hassle publicist Jim Walsh and [Steel Trains] Jack [Antonoff] rock out at the Gibson TentThe RingMatthias [Gruber] and Scott [Irby Ranniar] with wandsJack swings for the fencesPaul and Tom from Superfly help plan the bands busking route

Evan and Jack sit for an interview after their Radio Bonnaroo performance (Note: Evan has a really, really long right arm which he how he shot this photo and this clearly disturbs Jack )