I guess they were trying to get hits for their Web site, but on Wednesday afternoon, Paste Magazine posted a lineup for 2011 Bonnaroo claiming it had been released.

Red flag #1 – there’s nothing on the official Web site.

Red flag #2 – looks like the creative design work of a 4th-grader.

Red flag #3 – band names are spelled wrong. Gregg Allman has two g’s, not one like the poster says. Tim Reynolds Trio? They would list it as TR3. The list goes on.

Moral of the story – don’t post unconfirmed rumors and bullshit.

UPDATE: Paste posted a new item admitting they got “Punk’d.”

Jeff Hahne became the music editor for Creative Loafing Charlotte in March 2007. He graduated with a degree in journalism and minor in Spanish from Auburn University in 1997. Since then he has worked for...

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  1. Bonnaroo is not a music story for our area..get out and see some more local acts,Jeff. You’d be surprised how much talent we got around here

  2. I just love this time of year!!!, It’s crappy outside, but I’m warm in my heart dreaming about Bonnaroo!! I really enjoy the banter that goes on, we go through this every year, so much fun!!

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