Wakarusa unveiled the first part of its lineup today, and one of the headliners at the 10th annual music festival will no doubt have have the Spreadnecks rejoicing. That's right, jam-band favorites Widespread Panic will be among the groups playing Mulberry Mountain this summer.
Some of the other names include: Icelandic folk-pop outfit Of Monsters and Men, sure to be a hit with the mustache/skinny suspenders/vest/little hat crowd (they're "the new Arcade Fire," according to Rolling Stone); Canuck electro duo Zeds Dead; laid-back reggae-inspired bro jam band Rebelution; alt-country stalwarts Son Volt; bluegrass perennials Yonder Mountain String Band; and many more.
The next lineup announcements will be made Jan. 10 and Jan. 17. You can read the full list of bands announced so far after the jump.
Thoughts so far? Does WP seal the deal for anybody? Who would you like to see announced?
Wakarusa 2013 Lineup Part 1:
Widespread Panic
Of Monsters and Men
Zeds Dead
Yonder Mountain String Band
Rebelution
Quixotic
Tipper
Son Volt
Bombino
SAVOY
Allen Stone
RJD2
Figure
The Polish Ambassador
BoomBox
The Bright Light Social Hour
ZOOGMA
The Motet
New Monsoon
Icona POp
Wallpaper.
Wick-it the Instigator
The Whigs
Shovels & Rope
RUN DMT
Cherub
HeRobust
Xaver
Lord T & Eloise
Samples
Mountain Sprout
Dirtfoot
Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band
The Last Bison
Mountain Standard Time
Old Shoe
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