Fielder's Choice

Austin is getting down in the big field and at all the stages at Bonnaroo. He's already seen some bands, and is doing a Bonn-a-blog via twitter.

And with the live stream for some of the shows via Bonnaroo's site - it's like you're there but with central air and your Ben & Jerry's won't melt as fast.

No one would be surprised if Austin was camping out with a few thousand new friends and getting into the spirit of Bonnaroo. Don't know if he has restarted that recycling for pictures economy this year or if he is just taking pictures with everyone, having fun and just letting people know it's cool to recycle and chillin'.

Now his state of dress? Well that might be debatable. Topless as least, for this always naked teasing twitterman.Could say it's because of the heat but doesn't matter the temp for him, he's game in any season it seems.

But biggest question is who's he going to make sure to catch and see for the rest festival and who should he try and make sure not to miss.

The line-up is chock full with all kinds of performers, and yeah there are headliners like Eminem, Little Wayne and Arcade Fire, but they are not the usual acts for a festival that more crunchy than most. Yeah, he'll probably catch The Strokes, The Black Keys, The Decemberists, Deerhunter, and having to listen them over and over at home, Florence and the Machine and Mumford & Sons.

But dude you gotta try and catch

Dr. John with the Original Meters and Allen Toussaint. This is a once in a life time thing with three of greats of New Orleans. And no doubt they will be doing stuff Dr John's classic Desitively Bonnaroo album, because come on where did they get inspiration for the name of the festival? That and hitting the stage just after midnight - EPIC.

Buffalo Springfield feat Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Rick Rosas, Joe Vitale - And just for Neil alone is enough, but then there is so much more.

Robert Plant & Band of Joy - It's Robert Plant!!! And he can school anybody on Jesus hair, even now.

Wanda Jackson -You gotta see the Queen, the Queen of Rockabilly. The album she made with Jack White, The Party Ain't Over, kicks and at 70 so does she. And who would the Queen of Rockabilly date back in the day? The King of course. (Thankyou, thankyou very much)

Bootsy Collins & the Funk University - What's a party without some funk? And old school funk at that, with a bass line that can shake the ground.

Portugal. The Man - Their new album, In the Mountain in the Cloud, coming out in July is said to be is one best rock albums this year, and there is no need to try out your Portuguese, just enjoy.

And hey no worries people won't even notice if you spirit moves you during Scissor Sisters' set.

Hoping for more pictures Mr. Nichols. But will you dare tweet you getting your Second Line on during the "unofficial"Mardi Gras Parade in the wee small hours of Saturday morning?

Oh and will Austin be checking out Mumford’s horn section? Heard there’s a guy who sat in on their tour earlier this spring that knows how to toot a horn.

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Beautiful Boy continues to bigger, opening in more cities this week. A small movie with a difficult subject it understands that splashing out big wouldn't fit for what it was trying to do. Check out and see if it is playing near you.

Happy Austin Friday!