The word “Wakarusa” is a Native American term meaning "ass-deep". In and around the Lawrence Kansas area, it refers to the Wakarusa River, which, oddly enough, is about "ass-deep" in depth.
The Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival is a 4-day foot-stomping party in the heart of the Midwest. Born in 2004, Wakarusa burst onto the scene with a diverse and eclectic lineup featuring over 70 artists. The 2004 and 2005 bills perked the interest of both devout and casual music fans alike. Fans that made the trip to Wakarusa left with unforgettable stories of the music and the beautiful surroundings. In 2006, Wakarusa returned and quickly established itself as a premiere, grassroots event in the nationwide outdoor music scene. Attracting folks from all 50 U.S. States and 5 countries, the 2006 event featured over 100 artists, 7 stages and over 4 days of non-stop music and entertainment. The 2007 event again featured over 100s and drew attendees from all 50 U.S. States and several countries. 2008 will mark the 5th Anniversary of Wakarusa and the festival organizers have several surprises planned to mark the occasion.
The Lineup!
The Flaming Lips Emmylou Harris STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) CAKE Zappa Plays Zappa Mickey Hart Band featuring Steve Kimock & George Porter Jr. Keller Williams Leftover Salmon David Grisman Quintet Blackalicious Ozomatli Buckethead Bettye LaVette Ozric Tentacles Lotus Galactic The Everyone Orchestra Old 97's Alejandro Escovedo Yard Dogs Road Show Porter Batiste Stoltz Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk Tea Leaf Green The Avett Brothers Split Lip Rayfield Dr. Dog State Radio Brett Dennen Arrested Development Del The Funkyhomosapien New Monsoon Hot Buttered Rum Panjea featuring Chris Berry and Michael Kang EOTO feat Michael Travis & Jason Hann of SCI Donna the Buffalo Delta Nove Mates of State Tilly and the Wall Apollo Sunshine Pete Francis (of Dispatch) DVJ Mike Relm Limbeck Steel Train C-Mon & Kypski Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise The Dynamites feat Charles Walker That 1 Guy Ryan Bingham The Gourds Truckstop Honeymoon Dirtfoot Backdoor Slam Cornmeal Oakhurst Future Rock South Austin Jug Band The Heavy Pets Bang Camaro American Babies (feat. Joe Russo) Hoots & Hellmouth Blue Turtle Seduction Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Chicago Afrobeat Project Family Groove Company Madahoochi Big Smith 4th of July Stardeath and White Dwarfs Bump The Macpodz Jennie Arnau Wisebird
