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The end is the beginning…
Figured I’d start with a pic from the end of my trip back to the Midwest last week, a journey that was capped off with a full day of live music in Chicago’s Grant Park. ie. Lollapalooza.
It was my third time attending the fest, the first coming 16 years ago when it was still a traveling show, which I caught at the then World Music Theatre in Tinley Park. God, just writing out 16 years sends a shiver down my spine. It’s crazy to contemplate that I was half as old as I am now, just a naive high school kid moshing on the grassy hillside to the Beastie Boys and Smashing Pumpkins. Growing older is a strange thing indeed…
But I was all too happy to play the old dude in the crowd as Sunday’s lineup was seemingly programmed just for me and my musical tastes. By literally just turning around in the grassy lawn of the two kitty-corner, North-end stages, I was able to see four of my current favorite bands, and none failed to disappoint. Be it the San Franciso rockers, The Dodos, who were joined for a couple tracks by friend of the band Neko Case; The National, a group I’ve wanted to see ever since stumbling onto their incredible album “Boxer”; Arcade Fire, need I say more, though it was great to hear some of the new tracks off their just released album.
But the highlight of the day was definitely reserved for Mumford & Sons (seen above…kind of). I was most excited of all to see this band from West London, having heard from more than a few people how incredible these dudes are in concert. And man, are they incredible. I’m already counting down the days till they come back through LA in October to see them again, and fortunately, this time I won’t have to sweat my ass off in the brutal Chicago heat and humidity!
August 9th, 2010
I’m including this pic of J-Roddy Walston and The Business, not because I’m particularly fond of their music, nor is this that great of a photo (if Mr. Lead Singer got a haircut, that would certainly help); but this shot made the cut for one reason and that’s cause I saw the band play Stubb’s with my good buddy, the one and apparently not only, Joe Roddey. For the past five years, Joe’s been my wing-man for SXSW. Like myself, once he caught the Austin bug, come hell or high water (or paid work), there was no missing this annual event. I can’t think of a better partner-in-crime to tackle Texas with each year, and I’m already looking forward to booking our ‘11 trip!
March 31st, 2010
Milwaukeeans, Kings Go Forth, at The Rumble. With their upbeat world music sound (and garb to match), I’d never have guessed that these dudes were from Wisconsin. A pleasant surprise to say the least though, and so glad we happened to catch their set.
March 30th, 2010
Jakob Dylan played a somewhat lackluster set with Neko Case at Stubb’s, which was unfortunate. Beautiful guitar though, which reminded me of my good friend, Paul Pilot, and his own orange Gretsch.
March 29th, 2010
Julie Feeney at the Irish Breakfast. And amongst the watchers-on, my old high school buddy (in the far left corner), Dan Hara, who came in from Chicago with some other friends for his bachelor party. Congrats again on your engagement, Dan!
March 28th, 2010
March 27th, 2010
I took this pic on my iPhone on the last night of the fest, and that’s about all I remember about this shot. No idea where I was, and no idea who’s on stage. Guess that’s to be expected after three days of free beer.
March 26th, 2010
Dubliner Conor O’Brien of Villagers at the Irish Breakfast.
March 25th, 2010
Tom Morello’s new band, Street Sweeper Social Club, at Stubb’s.
March 24th, 2010
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