MAY  THE BAMBOOZLE  Headliners: Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Skrillex, Brand New, the Gaslight Anthem, All American Rejects, Jimmy Eat World, Incubus, Mac Miller Where: Asbury Park, N.J. When: May 18-20 Website: thebamboozle.com Promoted as the largest beach-based music festival in the U.S., the 10th annual Bamboozle offers more than 100 acts. This year the sounds will continue well into the night, as the lineup has expanded to include... 

ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL July 2-4, New Orleans, La. Top acts: Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Earth Wind & Fire, De La Soul Tickets: $159-636 2009 attendance: 270,000+ essence.com/festival The Essence Music Festival was created 15 years ago by the lifestyle magazine for black women. Artists you’ll find headlining the event embody the messages found in its pages: women whose music preaches empowerment and independence. Educational seminars...