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The day is finally here! We get to mark up the schedule, fight with our friends over who to see, and determine what time we have to wake up to make it down to Grant Park. The Lollapalooza schedule is finally out. Also, if a three-day pass seemed excessive, the single day tickets are now on sale for $80.
Which headliner will make the previously unconvinced head to the festival? Will it be Daft Punk or Ben Harper on Friday night? How about Muse vs. Interpol on Saturday? Or is Pearl Jam enough for the old school Lollapalooza veteran to grab some tickets?
As we peruse the schedule, there are always conflicts that make us really decide who we want to see more. On Friday, the 4:30 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. slots seem like they will have us running all over Grant Park. Do we see all of M.I.A.'s set or just the beginning before heading over to the Silversun Pickups, and then back over to check the end of Blonde Redhead? Saturday’s conflict between Regina Spektor and The Hold Steady has us shaking with indecision, especially with CSS happening around the same time. Sunday we’ll choose Iggy and the Stooges over Kings of Leon, but what about Lupe Fiasco vs. Amy Winehouse? We know that Amy hasn’t gotten the best live reviews, but don’t we need to see her and judge for ourselves? Or do we throw down for the hometown hero no matter what?
So let the fights begin – Rhymefest or Cold War Kids? What are the conflicts or time slots that are bugging everyone? Has anyone been convinced to pay for a single day ticket based on the schedule? Let us know in the comments.
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No contest, Rhymefest.
Muse and Interpol at the same time as closers on Saturday is insane.
They are too similar, not to mention they are both great bands. I'll see Muse for sure, but I would have loved to have seen both of them. Interpol's new album is supposed to be rather good, but Muse might stun everyone with a mind-blowing live show. Tough call.
I saw Muse for the first 3 songs last year at Austin City LImits before heading over to see Tom Petty and I will not leave Muse again - they were fantastic - so much better live than their album would suggest. Although, I want to see Interpol, too. Angry about that conflict.
In most cases, when there is more than one band I want to see at the same time, there is one I like more than the others and the decision is pretty easy. I like Interpol a lot, but I love Muse, so I don't even need to think about it. I think the only time where I like to bands equally well and I'm not sure which to pick is Yeah Yeah Yeahs vs. Snow Patrol.
I am Irish, so I can say this: we should not be making rock music and Snow Patrol is the perfect example as to why not! VM is an exception and sometimes, maybe Thin Lizzy. SP is completely cheesy.
That said, I just don't dig Lolla, but I got one of those $60 tickets back in March, so I'm going. The reason I don't like Lolla is because of the short sets and the fact that, in it's 3rd year, they're turning to the likes of Ben Harper and Pearl Jam. What's next, Dave Matthews?
Biggest conflicts for me are Muse over Interpol, Rapture over Silversun, I'll of course see Peter, Bjorn & John but will miss some of !!!. Snow Patrol over YYY's since I've never seen SP. All in all, could be worse, but yeah what's up with Muse and Interpol at the same time?
I think I'm the only one who just doesn't like outdoor summer festivals. The heat, the crowds, drinking during the day...all of it just isn't for me. I had fun at Lollapalooza back in the mid-nineties, but I was a teenager and 1)wasn't old enough/allowed to go to a lot of venues and 2) lived in a city where bands rarely stopped. But now that I'm well over 21 and am lucky enough to live in a city where pretty much any band that's touring will play (at night), I just don't find it appealing. I guess my point is I really wish I cared about these conflicts. My friends are psyched about the lineups and I'm just 'eh'.
Don't forget about moe. on Fri. afternoon in that 4:30 slot as well. If you've never seen them, you're in for some great rock and roll jams with great guitar, bass and percussion work.
Oh, Amy Winehouse over Lupe Fiasco, and Modest Mouse over My Morning Jacket.
My biggest problem is the Mets are in town the same weekend! I'll be missing Friday afternoon and most of Saturday to see my team play.
If you choose Muse over Interpol, you reduce the chances of Carlos D giving you herpes.
Off topic: Have you guys gotten your physical tickets yet? I bought a pair seemingly months ago, but they have yet to arrive.
Doppler, you are not alone. When my friend and I were arguing which bands to see - he wondered when his ticket will arrive. I was thinking that perhaps they will start sending them out now that the single day tickets are for sale.
I'm glad that Spektor is playing opposite The Hold Steady. Might make it easier to get up closer to the best live band around since Spektor is so popular. The Hold Steady is pure, unadulterated greatness.
The Citi stage really should be the place to be for a good part of Friday. If you're unfamiliar with Illinois or Viva Voce I'd highly suggest checking them out... they are both wonderful live.
Rhymefest, tko round one
A few hours gone and no comments from those disappointed about Sigur Ros' absence? They must be losing their edge.
Ah Chuck, good one. Carlos D/Herpes jokes never, ever get old.
pearl jam hahaha that's lame
Oh my god, spook and I agree on something.
And yes, K., Carlos D / herpes jokes never do grow lame.
Who the fuck is Carlos D? Are you guys having an "I also understand your reference and will make a comment to prove it" contest?
Silversun Pickups vs. the Rapture hurts me slightly, but I've already seen Pickups (they're great, by the way). I'm still undecided on Peter Bjorn and John vs. Yo La Tengo, but I think I'll probably go with the vets. Lupe Fiasco vs. Amy Winehouse is a no-brainer because they both suck live - see Los Campesinos! instead. Also, I highly recommend David Vandervelde at 1 on Sunday. He's incredible.
Also recommend strongly the Silversun Pickups. Seen them at Schubas, Iota in Arlington VA and at the DC 101 Chili Cookoff, and they were awesome each time.
Can't wait to see Clap Your Hands Say Yeah or Peter Bjorn and John. Cold War Kids, TV on the Radio, and Tokyo Police Club are all buzzworthy only for me, so I guess I'll figure out whether I like em when I see em there.
All in all, not too many conflicts. People swear that Daft Punk is the one to see, but whats a wannabe hippie supposed to do 'bout Ben Harper then?
Pearl Jam are the greatest live band - this festival will be awesome!
Pearl Jam is the greatest rock band of all-time. If you miss these guys then you are a poser. They are unreal live. I will not miss one second of this historic headlining event. The rock gods will be woken up when Pearl Jam hits that stage. All hell is gonna break loose. Chicago will shake for the deration of there set. May you all be safe, because the ground may cave in while there playing.
My heart will belong to the Glove and oh so special sauce. Maybe Grant Park can become my new Vietnam.
For me the most surprising addition to the lineup was Cafe Tacuba. They have been inactive for almost two years now, and I was super-geeked to see that they're coming back on stage. Tacuba's last album has been compared to the Mexican version of Radiohead, and I think they're really just as groundbreaking.
ANYWAYS, what sucks about the schedule is that they're playing 15 minutes in PJ's set, my favorite Anglo band of all time.
damn cultural conflicts
Dave, Carlos D is in Interpol.
And ozma, I'm feeling your Silversun Pickups vs. the Rapture pain.
And as for Pearl Jam, they are one of the greatest live bands out there. I didn't dig 'em until I saw them at Lolla oh so many years ago, and it was the live show that sold me.
For me the most surprising addition to the lineup was Cafe Tacuba. They have been inactive for almost two years now, and I was super-geeked to see that they're coming back on stage. Tacuba's last album has been compared to the Mexican version of Radiohead, and I think they're really just as groundbreaking.
ANYWAYS, what sucks about the schedule is that they're playing 15 minutes in PJ's set, my favorite Anglo band of all time.
damn cultural conflicts
I think the lineup is sort of disappointing. People I've already seen (in better venues) or don't care to see. Is it just me?
Anon, I checked, and yep it's just you.