With KAABOO’s second festival rapidly approaching in September, it is essential to review the festival’s debut in 2015 and compare lineups.
The KAABOO festival at Del Mar Fairgrounds kicked off almost a year ago and it is ready to do it all over again Sept. 16 through the 18.
In 2015, KAABOO epitomized the stereotypical San Diego lay back in the sand under the retiring summer sun vibe. With most of the headliners and subheadliners falling under the island/reggae genres. Some of the Headliners included: No Doubt, The Killers, Snoop Dogg, Foster the People, 311, Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Young the Giant and AWOLNATION.
Although 2016’s Lineup includes some reggae bands, there is more variety this year. This variety can be seen in the headliners alone, which range from Jimmy Buffet, Aerosmith, Jack Johnson, Fall Out Boy, Lenny Kravitz and Daryl Hall & John Oates to The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, DJ Snoopadelic, Flo Rida, Ludacris and Echosmith.
Although the music has changed, one thing remains the same, which every KAABOO goer will appreciate, “Humor Me.” KAABOO’s “Humor Me” is a collection of comedians set to perform in their own designated stage during the musical festivities. KAABOO’s 2016 “Humor Me” has headliners within itself, which include: Sarah Silverman, Dana Carvey and Cheech and Chong. Last year’s headliners included Joel McHale, Lewis Black, Chris D’Elia and Anthony Jeselnik.
KAABOO passes are quickly selling out, but some one-day passes are still available.
No matter what your musical preference is, if you enjoy San Diego and all its beauty, KAABOO festival will not disappoint.