Tag Archives: Lollapalooza

Let’s start off with a quick recap of our Sunday: 8:00 am – I wake up. I don’t know why, since it’s still early. But, I’m up. 10:30 am – Check out of the hotel. Didn’t get charged for the … Continue reading →

What with today being a work day and all, I won’t be putting up my Day 3 recap until tonight. I will say that Friday and Saturday were definitely my favorite two days of the fest — and that I’m … Continue reading →

Today is bittersweet. It’s the final day of Lollapalooza 2008, which means we’re approximately 365 days away from the next slate of awesome shows from my favorite music festival. On the other hand, it means we’re closer to being able … Continue reading →

The Chicago Tribune reviews the Day 2 acts and updates their random observations (yeah, the music got in the way of our plan to check out the hammocks too!) …and the pro bloggers finally check in: Pitchfork has Friday reports … Continue reading →

My first ever Lolla headliner show! Jeff Tweedy and the gang started strong and never looked back as they mixed old and new tunes to the crowd’s delight, all the while dressed in some impressively stitched up duds. This was … Continue reading →

Kelley came to join me for the BSS show after she was disappointed by Jamie Lidell. The Canadian collective put on a great show, although I was at a bit of a disadvantage since I only really know one of … Continue reading →

Kelley and I split up for a bit during the evening shows. I chose to attend a rockin’ Okkervil River show. Definitely a good time. AND I was only about 15 rows of people from the stage. Share this:EmailSharePrintDiggStumbleUponReddit

Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s were so-so. On the other hand, the Ting Tings were awesome! For a new-ish band, they worked the crowd and stage like old pros. Closing tune “Shut up and let me go” was … Continue reading →

What we’re hoping for on Day 2 Breakfast. Destination unknown, but I’m hungry. Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s at 12:15 and The Ting Tings at 12:45, followed by a big ol’ wandering break from 1:30 – 3:30 when … Continue reading →

I’m writing this on Saturday morning from my laptop at the very nice Doubletree Hotel in Skokie (thank you, Priceline!). First, some links to what others (who can probably say it better than I) are saying about Lolla’s first day: … Continue reading →