Chicagoist: Lolla Schedule is Up, One Day Tickets Available

westie187

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:53:37 -0600

Scheduling a Chicago band like Wilco up against Rage is just a jack-ass move. I agree totally about moving this festival earlier or later in the year. I think this line-up is also weak this year. NIN or Kanye. No-brainer.

slong728

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:11:51 -0600

Forget about Kanye. I just came back from Bonnaroo, and he is a definite MISS. NIN will be more interesting.

Marcus Gilmer

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:48 -0600

Tankboy - rub it in, sir. rub it in.

archie manning

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:15:55 -0600

The wristbands aren't that bad. It is plastic so you can shower with it on so it isn't really a big deal.

Ingrid

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:04:13 -0600

Mike, I hear you about the weather. I had tickets once and sold them on Craigslist..I just didn't feel like being in that heat mixed with all those people crunched up like sardines. Today would be an AWESOME day for Lollapalooza!!!!

tc3

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:56:23 -0600

Don't you think it'll be possible to see both NIN and Kanye? Based on his track record, Kanye will most likely go on 3 hours late again, no?

JawsOfJosh

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:38:47 -0600

Rage rather than Wilco???? Absolutely!

Tankboy

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:29:29 -0600

Yeah Marcus, and had you gone to The Burlington later that night like I told you too you could have seen the boys in The National DJ. Did I ever tell you about the time I booked them at The Pontiac. Yeah, I'm cool. And RalphWiggum, I love both Rage and Wilco, but I've seen Wilco more recently so they lose out. I mean, I haven't seen Rage since the FIRST time they played Lolla. Yipes!

Marcus Gilmer

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:24:10 -0600

Ralph - Saw them open for R.E.M. last week. Totally agree. Have loved them on record for a while and finally got to see them live. Can't miss.

mich

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:22:54 -0600

I love wilco, but Ive got to see Rage at least once in my life.

GriffinMill

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:18:07 -0600

I don't know that moving the dates would be all that effective. Actually, in my experience it's usually been hotter at Pitchfork than at Lolla.

mike_thoms

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:55:48 -0600

you have to wear the wristband all weekend. it sort of sucks, espcially when it's really goddamn hot out and you're all sweaty. Lolla really needs to rethink the scheduling of this event. there has never been a time when it wasn't ungodly hot in august in Chicago, it's just how things are. it's time to move it to late may/early june or september. or even mid july. but August is by far the worst weather month year in and year out, in terms of the heat. it's like holding an outdoor hockey game in January...no one would ever even think of that.

RalphWiggum

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:44:31 -0600

Also, for anyone who's unfamiliar with The National, they are not to be missed live and are playing Sunday night. Give their latest album "Boxer" a listen for a taste. One of the best bands out there right now.

RalphWiggum

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:43:22 -0600

Rage rather than Wilco???? How dare you!

GriffinMill

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:42:00 -0600

Girl Talk vs. Gnarls Barkley? That's just unfair.

Natalia1979

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:41:16 -0600

I have a three day pass. Does anyone know if they are going to make me wear one wristband all weekend long? I hate those things....