It’s been exactly one month since Lollapalooza started and I’m finally finishing up my coverage with one of my favorite shows of the weekend.  Kanye West had a lot to live up to for in his Sunday headlining coming off of the Bonaroo incident (not to mention Chicago being his hometown), and I walked away [...]

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Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse, the duo who make up Gnarles Barkley, were the definition of style and class at the Lollapalooza.   Sharply attired in matching khaki suits (that were complete with striped bow ties) and featuring a very youthful band in equally snazzy get-up, they won the best dressed contest hands down.  The music wasn’t [...]

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Iron & Wine’s music isn’t perfect for a festival setting, I would much prefer watch the band in a small club or theatre where I could sit and examine every part of their intricate sound being created and be able to admire Sam Beam’s angelic vocals.  The band did their best though to engage the [...]

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I decided that instead of risking serious injury at the Rage Against the Machine, I’d stick around at the Bud Light stage to see Wilco.  Turns out I was right, not only are Wilco fans some of the nicest, most non-agressive people in the world but the band was at the top of it’s game.  [...]

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Last year, I saw stripped down Broken Social Scene during the Kevin Drew solo tour and I quite enjoyed myself, but wasn’t blown away so the prospect of seeing them with full band was definitely exciting.  Those few extra members and the addition of Amy Milan from Stars made all the difference.  The show was outstanding from [...]

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Due to some unfortunate scheduling, I wasn’t able to catch all of Spank Rock’s set at the Citi Stage, but I’d be lying if I said the 3 or 4 songs I saw wasn’t some of the most fun I had all day.  I think that in terms of bringing crazy dance parties to the stage Spank Rock [...]

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