No Bonnaroo in 2027? Story Time at the Roo Bus is celebrating the Bonnaroovians who make our community special.

With a year off from the Farm, we've got some upcoming interviews with real Roovians from the heart of the community who are chasing big dreams, having wild adventures, and making a difference in the world.

On episode 265 of Story Time at the Roo Bus, we meet Rob, whose adventures took him from college radio in Knoxville, to Bonnaroo 2006, across Africa, and all the way to Everest Base Camp! 🏔️ Watch his full interview here.

Know a Bonnaroovian doing something extraordinary? Maybe they're making music, traveling the world, doing good in their community, chasing an ambitious dream, or just have an incredible story to tell. We want to hear about them! Leave a comment or send us a message. We'd love to feature them!

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Story Time at the Roo Bus started in 2019, and is the only female-hosted Bonnaroo podcast. All proceeds go to the TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports young adults in live music communities.

Billy Strings is reopening the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, a 105-year-old landmark that just finished a $75 million restoration. We sat down with Nick Wilkinson of the Tivoli Foundation to find out how it happened, why a city spends that kind of money on a theater, and how the live music business really works.

Billy plays two nights at the Tivoli (Oct. 20 and 21) in a room of about 1,600 seats, during IBMA week. Nick explains how the reopening came together, how the ticket lottery works, why tickets can't be transferred, and how the free block party outside works, with the show projected on giant LED screens outside the venue.

Then we get into the bigger picture: why it took so long, who paid for it, why touring is now how artists make a living, the "no runny eggs" rule that keeps big acts coming back, how Live Nation and Ticketmaster fit in, where ticket fees actually go, and what's next for concerts in Chattanooga.

This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts!

The What Podcast is the longest-running and highest-rated weekly video podcast covering Bonnaroo and the broader music festival scene! Hosted by Barry Courter and Bryan Stone, two music industry veterans, the show started in 2018 as a celebration of everything Bonnaroo. Since then, it has grown to explore North America's festival landscape and the touring industry at large. Join Barry and Bryan each week for insider stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the latest news from the world of live music.