The New American Music Union was the first music festival of its kind, with 30,000 attending over two days. Curated by Anthony Kiedis and featuring Bob Dylan, The Roots, The Black Keys, The Raconteurs, Gnarls Barkley and many more. The 2nd stage featured the countries best unsigned bands who played for a panel that included the editor of Rolling Stone and the curator of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.