Jack Johnson to Replace Mumford & Sons at Bonnaroo

Big and potentially bad news for fans attending Bonnaroo this weekend. Mumford & Sons have canceled their set at the last minute and Jack Johnson is slated to replace them.

Johnson will replace Mumford & Sons Saturday night set.

As Consequence of Sound reports, Bonnaroo got lucky as Johnson was already slated to be a guest performer to ALO, a band on Johnson’s label.

Sadly, Mumford & Sons had to cancel their set as the bassist, Ted Dwane, is still recovering from brain surgery.

Bonnaroo made the announcement official via their website and via their Twitter.

The festival also included a statement from Johnson regarding suddenly becoming a headliner at the festival,

I was on my way to Bonnaroo to sit in on a set with my friends ALO last night when we got the call asking if I could possibly help out and cover for Mumford and Sons. I heard the news about Ted Dwane and was happy to know that he was on his way to recovery.  I called my band and asked if they were up for it.  Long story short – they are headed this way.  I’ve got a lot of lyrics and chords to relearn by Saturday night.  I was here to play the first Bonnaroo and it is a very special festival to my band. We are excited to hit the stage again. Get well Ted!

Aloha,

Jack

Consequently, it’s actually perfect timing for Johnson to be a headliner as he has an album coming out this Fall.

No word yet on if Bonnaroo plans to have Mumford & Sons back to headline in the near future.

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