This 2-disc set features alot of great music ranging from Trey Anastasio to Widespread Panic. It had been years since I had heard the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Phil Lesh and Bob Weir don't miss a beat on Sugar Magnolia. This set also introduced me to some pretty cool cats like Les Claypool's Frog Brigade and the String Cheese Incident, which featured some stellar drum playing by Samson Olawale. And, you just can't beat the Blind Boys of Alabama turning Amazing Grace on its head by singing it to the rhythm of House of the Rising Sun. But there was something missing in this DVD. It struck me that it failed to capture the incredible energy that must have existed at Bonnaroo. The film hints at it, and reaches peaks with WSP playing with Dottie Peoples, Norah Jones singig Nightingale, and Trey Anastasio soaring high with his new brass band, but in between you will find a lot of fillers that will leave you yawning.

What was great about this festival was the incredible range of music from the Bluegrass music of the Del McCoury Band to some powerhouse gospel singing in the Blind Boys of Alabama, which played well in the rural Tennessee setting. But, I expected a little more craziness, especially after the glimpse of Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains. The crowd seemed remarkably sedate, maybe burned out by the searing heat, but you don't really see the crowd let go until Trey Anastasio takes the stage to close out the 3-day concert.

The most annoying aspect of this film is that it doesn't clue you into who's playing (unless you know all these folks by sight). You have to go to a separate playlist, which is a bit disconcerting. But hey that gives you an excuse to watch it all over again editing out those acts that didn't strike your fancy.

I can only hope that Bonnaroo gets better with age. It certainly has gotten off to a great start, and fills the void created by the music industry. There is a lot to draw from in this DVD package.

this dvd is good if you like to watch crap on a television. buy newer dvd, its 10 times better. unless you like to wacth alot of crap.

Incredible performances, excellent sound (5.1 DTS & 5.1 Dolby), crystal clear images, overall an excellent compendium of the jamband scene and its music. A great way to relive the shows you saw and see the ones you missed. Everyone I have shown this too loves it, from my friend's five year old to my mother!!

Having first bought the Bonnaroo CD, I did not think I really needed the DVD. Having bought it anyway now, I'm glad I did!! This DVD is simply amazing! The sound is crisp and clear, image quality is very good, but first and foremost the performances are incredible!

Highlights for me include of course Widespread Panic with Dottie Peoples, Gov't Mule, Blind Boys of Alabama, Phil Lesh and Friends and so on, but what really impressed me was Robert Randolph jamming with Luther Dickinson and Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer's beautiful B Song, which really gave me goose bumps!!

The variety is what makes it great, as this DVD includes a lot of different styles of music, all performed by excellent artists. Jam bands, gospel singers, rappers, bluegrass, it's all here.

There is simply no good reason not to buy this DVD. If you don't have a DVD player go get one, cause this DVD is a must have!!!

Unbelievable DVD. The only problem is that they didn't include the Disco Biscuits. Nothing says Jam Festival like "BISCO"! Come on! Wake up people. I'll be waiting for Bonnaroo II.

This dvd rocks. It is a great way for those of you who weren't there and those of you who were to see some of the great music you missed. Everyone that was there knows it was impossible to see every show, and this dvd allows you to see some of the shows you might not have been able to see. This dvd is a wonderful chronicle of one of the better experinces of my life, and should be enjoyed by all.

I drove from Houston, TX for this festival which is now located only 20 miles away from my new home of Murfreesboro, TN. I had an incredible experience at the festival, and feel that no DVD can really capture ALL the INCREDIBLE music that was played. Other groups not mentioned on the DVD that should be are Keller Williams, ALL THE DJ'S!, Particle, Llama, the Superjam, Col Bruce and the Codetalkers to name a few. The way the DVD was put together was very impressive, and it flows nicely from one act to the next with little nuggets of interviews and photos stashed inbetween each one. The sound quality is great, and the picture is beautiful (great camera work), but like i said, a festival like this can't really be captured on film in just two and a half hours. Every single act put on a STELLAR show, and its almost as if each act should put out its own DVD of thier performance. It broke my heart to see Mikey of Widespread in his last days. No one knew his end was that close, but when you see one of the few close up shots of his face, you can tell he is weakening. Anyways, four out of five because some key performances were left out, and i would have chosen different songs from the bands that were shown. This is about as POP as jam bands get in this DVD. The music is about stretching out and seeing where the moment takes you, something that wasn't captured very well on this. But it should inspire you to make the trip to Tennessee for next years festival.

This film chronicles a very interesting cultural event, and does so in a way that is both informative and entertaining. The performances are incredible, and it is most definitely worth the purchase price to see the incomparable Les Claypool in action. Ween's Roses are Free is catchy and whimsical, while somewhat pithy and inciteful. Basically, it's just really good fun. Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer's playing is unbelievable, and Ronnie McCoury demonstrates why he is one of the most talented mandolin players on the planet, while his father Del charms the crowd with his distinctive voice.
Highlights: Widespread Panic w/Dottie People's and the People's Choice Choir, Phil and Bobby, and Trey (with his tight, talented band).
Missing: K-Dub and Soulive (what's the deal?)
Culmination of a musical movement? Let's hope not.
Great music, huge event,check it out!

I was blown away by this DVD. The volume of music is amazing. It runs more like a documentary than a concert. My favorites include Robert Randolf, Gov't Mule, and both Les Claypool appearances. Anyone who buys this will not be dissapointed. By the way, the new Dave Mathews DVD blows comparred to this.

This DVD is as close to being there as you can get! I was over joyed to see that they had included the Bernie Brains song Number Two. They are one of the best bands that I have evr seen, Buckethead and Claypool are just magic on stage with each other. Too any one who was at the Festival get this DVD! Too any one who wasn't but wanted to be, get this DVD! And to everyone else get this DVD! I highly recommend this show to anyone who has a DVD player it is most definitely worth the money! PS Bernie fans keep an eye out they are supposed to be performing a few more times and those perfomances are going to be professionally recorded audio and visual so until then, The Masked Psycho Shall Masquerade Among Us!

Given the unreal variety of talent packaged into this state of the art 3 hour viewing and hearing extravaganza, few people can complain except the diehards who want whole segments of shows on DVD and Disco Biscuits fans like myself who wish they could watch the Biscuits melt onscreen.

This dvd rocks. I was so sad when i couldn't go to the festival but now I am able to experience the festival on my big screen tv at home. The performances rock with highlights definetely coming from Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio, and String Cheese. Other performances include Les Claypool, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Bela Fleck...etc. This dvd has amazing sound and amazing video quality as well and really puts you in the middle of the action. I would definetely recommend this to anyone who loves "jam band" music as much as I do or just loves music that makes them feel great and makes them want to get up and groove to the tunes. A wonderful buy....hope you all enjoy.

This DVD is simply a must have for any fan of live music. The intensity and essence of each band is captured and brilliantly represented on film. With crystal clear sound, this DVD puts you in the front row of this epic concert event that revolutionized the American live music scene and brought these so-called "jambands" to the forefront of American popular culture. Standout performances include Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio (of Phish), Galactic, Ben Harper, Ween, Norah Jones and Jack Johnson. This is quite possibly the finest concert film of our generation.

The DVD is an incredible way to relive the Bonnaroo experience. This DVD was done very professionally & should be in your collection.

I thought some people might find the "tracklisting" on the DVD useful. Please note, this does not include interviews, etc.

- Thela Hun Ginjeet - Les Claypool's Frog Brigade
- Ain't Nothin' But a Party - Dirty Dozen Brass Band
- Time to Confess - Gov't Mule
- Brain Liaters - Drums & Tuba
- Roses are Free - Ween
- Number Two - Col. Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains
- Burn One Down - Ben Harper
- Blue Indian - Widespread Panic
- Tall Boy - Widespread Panic
- Amazing Grace - Blind Boys of Alabama
- Good Times - Robert Randolph with Luther Dickinson
- What's His Name - Campbell Brothers
- Cheek to Cheek With the Blues - The Del McCoury Band
- B Song - Bela Fleck & Edgar Meyer
- Search - The String Cheese Incident
- Sugartown - North Mississippi Allstars
- Rodeo Clowns - Jack Johnson
- Nightingale - Norah Jones
- Countdown - Jurassic 5
- Swing Low - The Del McCoury Band and DJ Logic
- Shibuya - Galactic
- Sugar Magnolia - Phil Lesh & Friends with very special quest Bob Weir
- Tennessee Jed
- Check Out Your Mind - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
- Buck It Like a Horse - Galactic and Little Rascals Brass Band
- Push On 'Til the Day - Trey Anastasio

I see about 30 to 50 shows a year and can say that this DVD captures quite a bit of a scene that gets missed by popular media. The performances are killer and the interviews and outtakes give you a view of the hottest music scene in the country. This is a must have for any Phil, Bobby, Warren, Trey, Les, Galactic, Ben, Jack, Fan!
Kudos to my boy Buddha and the FessHead Krew for the late night parade and party footage!

This DVD is simply a must have for any fan of live music. The intensity and essence of each band is captured and brilliantly represented on film. With crystal clear sound, this DVD puts you in the front row of this epic concert event that revolutionized the american live music scene and brought these so-called "jambands" to the forefront of American popular culture. Standout performances include Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio (of Phish), Galactic, Ben Harper, Ween, Norah Jones and Jack Johnson. This is quite possibly the finest concert film of our generation.

This DVD is good. There is no description on this site and the one at bonnaroo.com is not very informative so this is the deal. It is not just a concert DVD, but actually a documentary. Not to worry though. There is plenty of great concert footage which is filmed relatively well so you won't have to listen to hippies talk about their high the whole time (I hate hippies). The Claypool and his Bucket of Bernie Brains track is the only one that is cut off mid-way by the documentary but it's ok b/c we see buckethead's great solo and les has another track w/ his other band. Over all, it's a good buy. Check out Bonnaroo.com for details but buy it here b/c the price is better. You'll see.