Even though I’ve listened to Chairlift’s album about half a dozen times, I still feel like I’m not really that familiar with their songs. There are really only two songs of theirs that I know. Even so, I really enjoyed their Bonnaroo set. They were one of the few bands that I had the time and the inclination to stay off to the side of the stage and watch after I was done photographing. Also part of that probably had to do with the heavy rain and tornado warning that Bonnaroo was experiencing, but I was also way into their set.
Maybe part of the reason I was so won over was the way they started off their performance. First song right out of the gate was a full cover of Snoop’s “Sensual Seduction.” It wouldn’t be the first on-stage nod to the Dogfather, who was also playing the fest, but it was easily the best.
Later the members of Chairlift were joined by a surprise guest that I didn’t even know was at the festival. Solange Knowles (pictured below) came out and sang on the last half of a song before grinning really big and making her exit.
More photos after the break…
