Possibilities and the bitter taste of crow

Much of the excitement for fans a Bonnaroo has nothing too do with the things that will happen, but rather the things that might. For instance, although fans were enthusiastic about a Bright Eyes set, the real buzz was over who might step on stage with the Omaha act. It was, in fact, Gillian Welch. Right now, the whispers are about the possibility that classic rock icon Stevie Nicks will join Tom Petty onstage. Sources seem to believe this is true. That's a big part of the Bonnaroo magic. Yes, the assembled acts are impressive, as impressive as any festival in the world. But it is the constant promise of value added, of an artist or moment that wasn't planned or hyped, only hoped for, that makes this event special.

And now for an apology.

I've long considered Death Cab for Cutie a musical punchline, the poster boys for rock bands that have forgotten how to rock. I would tell anyone who would listen about panning the band early in their career, or the night I played a bar right next to the venue they had booked and still managed to draw a crowd. But Death Cab, as it turns out, is the real deal -- a bright, vibrant, loud and lively ensemble who not only remember how to rock, but relish the opportunity.

OVERHEARD: "I was on the front row and he looked right at me. I almost had a heart attack"
-I had no idea people actually said that.

SUPER SETS: Oysterhead and Death Cab for Cutie

Also, a few new pics...