The first taste of summer for Northern California is in the books, as BottleRock Napa took over Memorial Day weekend for music fans with taste. From the culinary stage to an unreal lineup led by the Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, and beyond, it was another weekend to remember and LIVE 105 was there.
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Marci Wiser and Dallas Osborn linked up with longtime favorites and new friends at the festival this year, talking with Bush, Papa Roach, AJR, Matt Maeson, The Paradox, and more. Check out some of the conversations below.
Bush
Marci and Gavin Rossdale talk at BottleRock about the Bush frontman's current focus on living in the moment, the connection between music and mental health, his commitment to rotating setlists, and his upcoming cooking appearance on the culinary stage.
AJR
Dallas talks with AJR at BottleRock Napa about their festival set strategy, the emotional significance of playing Red Rocks, their new song "Mating Season" for a Netflix show, and their current progress on new music.
Papa Roach
Marci joins Jacoby and Tony of Papa Roach at BottleRock, bonding over 49ers fandom before discussing Jacoby's 14-year sobriety journey, which has led to a "radical transformation" and made the band "firing on all cylinders."
The Paradox
Dallas meets up with The Paradox immediately following their dramatic BottleRock debut, where a band member suffered a stage fall. Together they discuss their rapid rise, the success of their single "Get the Message," and an alleged cameo in the Green Day film 'Nimrods.'
Matt Maeson
Matt Mason talks with Dallas at BottleRock Napa about his return after eight years, and reflecting on his "terrible" 2018 set. He discusses his plans to watch Ludacris, his healed hand allowing for more physical performances, and his dedication to video games.
Finding time with a few of our favorites at this year’s festival
Finding time with a few of our favorites at this year’s festival
