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Story Time at the Roo Bus

The Real Roo Bus

Story Time at the Roo Bus Podcast: Behind the Scenes of Music Festivals | Supporting the TOTEM FoundationWelcome to Story Time at the Roo Bus, a weekly podcast dedicated to the vibrant music festival community. Join us as we dive deep into everything from Bonnaroo to other iconic music festivals, featuring exclusive interviews and in-depth conversations with the people who bring Earth"s greatest parties to life. We share inspiring festival stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the latest music

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232 - Bonnaroo 2026 Ticket Sales and Status

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2026/02/04

Bonnaroo 2026 ticket deals are sparking big conversations across social media and festival forums. Are these new ticket offers a sign of weak sales, or just part of Bonnaroo’s evolving strategy? And is the Bonnaroo 2026 lineup really as “mid” as some fans claim? In this episode, Sharla and Daniel break down the current state of Bonnaroo, analyze what the discounts could mean for the festival’s future, and share their take on where Bonnaroo stands heading into 2026. Support the show Proceeds f...

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231 - Bonnaroo's After Hours Lineup

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2026/01/28

Bonnaroo's After Hours lineup has arrived! Or is it the Late Night lineup? In any case, Sharla and Daniel are here to look it over and also look back at some of our favorite late night shows on the Farm over the years. We also talk a bit about the wild Winter weather that hit Nashville and other areas, and even talk about THAT episode of The Pitt. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to suppor...

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230 - Live from the East Nashville TOTEM Meetup

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2026/01/21

We had our TOTEM meetup in East Nashville this last weekend and had a bit of a wild time with some friends that came down! Sharla and Daniel also have some weekly picks, a quick travel trip at the Tennesseean, and much more. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show. 💜 TOT...

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229 - Remembering Bobby Weir

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2026/01/14

The music never stops. Bobby Weir is enjoying his reward for a life well lived, and we're here with some of our friends to remember all the good times we had with him. Daniel and Sharla are also talking about some of the Bonnaroo news that has come up in recent weeks, as well as how we can better respect the farm when we're on site. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserve...

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228 - The Jums World Tour

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2026/01/06

With Roo news a little dry lately, we're diving into some community news and stories by talking with one of our good friends Jums about his worldwide backpacking tour this last year! From half of the states to a few more continents, he's got a lot of wild stories but also some suggestions on how you can get the best bang for your buck when it comes to travel! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to suppor...

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227 - Holiday Party Live From Straight to Ale

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2025/12/29

We had our TOTEM Holiday Party at Straight to Ale's Speakeasy in Huntsville and had a ton of friends along! Hear from some of our regular guests and buddies with a ton about what we're looking forward to in 2026 and much more. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show. 💜 T...

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54:43

226 - Festival Content Creators of Bonnaroo and Our...

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2025/12/23

We’re back with a brand-new episode as Sharla sits down with some of Bonnaroo’s top festival content creators to talk all about capturing the magic of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. From behind-the-scenes festival moments and unforgettable Bonnaroo experiences and hilarious stories, this episode is full of real festival talk. We also break down what had us most excited about in 2025 as we share our 2025 top picks! Whether you’re a longtime Bonnaroo fan, a music festival lover, or ...

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225 - Sharla's Lineup Picks and Roo Holiday Gift Ideas

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2025/12/10

It's both Holiday Season and Lineup Season in one! Sharla's back this week to go through some of her picks that she has in mind from the 2026 lineup, and we're also talking about what some great gift ideas might be for the Bonnaroo Rookie in your life! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a ...

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10:59

Bonus Episode Preview: Our 2026 Lineup Panel

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2025/12/06

Heads up! This is a preview of a much longer discussion that is exclusive to our YouTube channel. Find it at: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus ---------- In this YouTube exclusive, we have Evan, Skyler, Chloe and Pondo on to do a deep dive into not only the 2026 lineup, but the grounds changes, and the state of Bonnaroo itself! This goes on twice as long as we intended, so strap down for some insanely wild discussion. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the R...

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224 - Bonnaroo Lineup Day 2026 with the Bonnaroo...

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2025/12/03

It's Bonnaroo Christmas! The lineup for 2026 has dropped early, and we're here with part one of a ton of fun stuff we have for you this week. In this episode, we're talking with Cory and Tuba from the Bonnaroo staff about what next year's event is going to look like. We're also talking with Morgan Jahnig from Old Crow Medicine show about the very first Bonnaroo and their new Christmas record. Also included is some lineup reaction from friends, and a very special sur...

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223 - The Return of Roo Radio and Our First Wednesday...

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2025/11/26

Sharla and Daniel are back with the latest Bonnaroo news! This week, we cover the return of Bonnaroo Radio, all the new Roo Clues that have dropped, and much more. Plus, Matty joins us the podcast for an interview with SUSTO, an artist playing the 2026 Bonnaroo Wednesday Party. Don’t miss the latest updates for Bonnaroo 2026 fans. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals ...

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222 - Leaks, Confirmations, Bits, and Bobs with...

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2025/11/18

We're handing over the keys to the podcast this week! Skyler, Chloe, Jax, and Christie are taking over the podcast to talk about, well, whatever the heck they want to. Sharla and Daniel (plus a special guest) pop in for just a few moments as well, and we all have a few leaks and confirmations to talk about when it comes to the Bonnaroo 2026 lineup. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting under...

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221 - Tame Impala Deep Dive with Andrew

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2025/11/10

This week, one of our BFF's Andrew is on the pod to take a huge dive into everything Tame Impala and Deadbeat. We talk about the themes of the album, the new sound, and how they play live on That One Guy's recent live shows. We also talk about some big news as Andrew is able to confirm one of Bonnaroo 2026's headliners. Sharla and Daniel also talk about Roo Clues, and some big TOTEM news as well. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Fou...

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220 - Live From Hulaween

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2025/11/06

This week, Brooklin and Daniel take the trip down to Live Oak for Hulaween! We've got talks with our friends, a look in at all the art, clips of performances, and much more! If you're just listening to this episode, please make sure to watch the full video on YouTube! Find our channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@therealroobus Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved ind...

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Bonus Episode - Our Video Tour of The Orion and the...

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2025/10/28

It's our first full video episode! If you're just listening make sure that you check out our YouTube page at TheRealRooBus, we'll be giving a full tour of The Orion Amphitheater here in Huntsville, as well as a tour of the inside of the Roo Bus itself. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a ...

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219 - Comedian Drew Morgan and our TOTEM Scholars

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2025/10/20

We've got a double sized episode for you this week! From WellRED and Comedy Central, stand up comedian and Roo veteran Drew Morgan is on with us this week and has a ton of fun stories to share. Also many of our previous TOTEM scholarship recipients are on to help next year's rookies and offer advice for anyone applying for 2026. And as you may have guessed, we've got a good bit to say about Tame Impala's DEADBEAT. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus supp...

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218 - Our Favorite Local Venues and TOTEM Scholarship...

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2025/10/14

Daniel just returned from Cave Fest at The Caverns, which brings us to talking a lot about some of our other local venues. Could The Caverns eventually host a larger festival? Is the sound finally better at The Mars? Did Evan Bonnaroo meet Future Evan at St. Stephens? Is Sharla going to clog on the show? We answer these questions and much more, and also talk about the opening of our TOTEM scholarship for the upcoming year! Support the show Proceeds from Story Tim...

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51:34

217 - Our Hulaween Schedules and Roo Lineup News

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2025/10/06

Brooklin returns this week as her and Daniel are out in the bus to go over their Hulaween schedules! We catch up with what all she's been up to and talk about our plans down in Florida. Sharla also crashes towards the end, where we'll talk about news about Roo's 2026 lineup and talk about some of our favorite horror movies. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals t...

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216 - Shaky Knees and Riot Fest Reports

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2025/09/30

We had a lot of friends at both Shaky Knees and Riot Fest in recent weeks, and we've got a big crew on to report back from them! Sharla and Daniel are also on the back porch to talk about some of our other favorite city fests, and also a ton of cats make cameos at the end. Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM m...

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215 - Looking Ahead to 2026

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2025/09/24

Sharla and Daniel are taking a chill episode with a drink in the backyard this week while everyone else is gone to Riot Fest and Shaky Knees! We're talking about the Saxsquatch and Blink 182 shows in Huntsville, how we feel about 2025 now that we're three months removed, look ahead to what 2026 is going to look like, and have a few weekly picks as well! Support the show Proceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting u...

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