Lollapalooza 2009

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

And the next night, Tool would play to a silent Lollapalooza.

word has it will be Jane's but Tool is much more appropriate...

[TommyboyUNM]

word has it will be Jane's but Tool is much more appropriate...


So now the word is Tool will not play Lolla? I'm not following.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

no sir...Tool will play just not a silent Lolla...

[TommyboyUNM]

no sir...Tool will play just not a silent Lolla...


Oh ok. You have to be careful with your wording. That almost ruined my day.

[unitedwestand]

line up will look something like this:
Lollapalooza 2009
Aug 7-9
Grant Park, Chicago IL
With
U2 Soundgarden performing the album Superunknown Depeche Mode Lil’ Wayne Tool Jane’s Addiction White Stripes Prodigy Cypress Hill Queens of the Stone Age Yeah Yeah Yeahs Beck Dropkick Murphey’s PJ Harvey Jesus and Mary Chain Lilly Allen Elvis Costello Rise Against! Against Me EELS Tiesto The Nightwatchmen Santigold Franz Ferdinand Arctic Monkeys Band of Horses of Montreal Flight of the Concords Weird Al Buddy Guy The Mars Volta Crystal Method The Roots Moe Umphrey’s McGee LCD Soundsystem Tegan & Sara Animal Collective TV on the Radio The Metric Jenny Lewis Art Brut Cold War Kids Doves Crystal Castles Theory of a Dead Man Girl Talk No Age Murs Liars Ra Ra Riot Black Kids The Mountain Goats Kool Keith M. Ward The Knux Late of the Pier Glass Candy & Many More TBA

[paulb]

ya, if only....Prodigy are in Germany that entire weekend.

[unitedwestand]

damn. that would have been sick. Soundgarden would be really nice too but dont think they could pull it off

[paulb]

U2, Depeche Mode, Tool, White Stripes would get me there no matter what.

[Cherita Chen]

No, they would make The Killers and DM conflict. Oh what would you do then.

THE SWEETEST PERFECTION


hey

does the white stripes rumour hold any weight?

[suprefan]

THE SWEETEST PERFECTION


hey

does the white stripes rumour hold any weight?

No, cause your fat ass holds more weight.

[amyzzz]

Come on, Salah. unitedwestand said it. Does he have any credibility whatsoever?

[TommyboyUNM]

No, cause your fat ass holds more weight.


This was a really awkward burn. It should at least make a little sense, don't you think? *pats on head*

[Cherita Chen]

I guess I do hold more weight. :(

[BlueDevil50]

No, cause your fat ass holds more weight.

i'm not salah fan buuuuuuuuut aren't you two the same size there, chubby checker?

[Jef-free]

http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/03/depeche-mode-beastie-boys-janes-addiction-to-headline-2009-lollapalooza.html

"Depeche Mode, Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction to headline 2009 Lollapalooza" from the Chicago Tribune blog "Turn it Up".

[Boourns]

I can't wait to see "The Metric"

[shotglass75]

Depeche Mode, Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction to headline 2009 Lollapalooza

Depeche Mode, the Beastie Boys and a reunited Jane’s Addiction are expected to headline the fifth annual Lollapalooza Aug. 7-9 in Grant Park.
Though promoters would not confirm the information Friday, multiple sources inside the industry said the three headliners are a lock for the festival. Three more arena-level headliners are expected to be included when the complete lineup is announced next month.
Depeche Mode is releasing its 12th album, “Sounds of the Universe,” on April 21. Though it has been a staple of alternative music since the early ‘80s, the British synth-pop band has not previously played Lollapalooza, which ran as a touring festival from 1991 through ’97 in its first incarnation.
The Beastie Boys are also working on a studio album, tentatively titled “Tadlock’s Glasses,” for release this year. The New York hip-hop trio last played Lollapalooza in 1994. Their previous studio album, “To the 5 Burroughs,” was released in 2004.
The original Jane’s lineup of Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery headlined the first Lollapalooza tour in 1991, only to break up soon after. There have been sporadic reunions since, but none included all four original members until some one-off gigs last year. A national tour was announced a few days ago, but a Chicago date was conspicuously absent.

http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/03/depeche-mode-beastie-boys-janes-addiction-to-headline-2009-lollapalooza.html

[paulb]

http://www.bohemianscientist.org/images/blog06/headexplode.jpg

[orbit]

meh.

[C DUB YA]

damn. that would have been sick. Soundgarden would be really nice too but dont think they could pull it off

then why start your post with

"lolla will look something like this"

???

try again

[dorkfish]

What an awful and embarrassing set of headliners.

[C DUB YA]

What an awful and embarrassing set of headliners.

esp with full blown tours for all 3 mentioned.

Fine headliner choices - but very underwhelming at the same time, because - let's face it - we've all seen these bands before many times over.

[orbit]

same thing that happened last year.

[C DUB YA]

same thing that happened last year.

yep, but they really filled the bill out last year imo.

unfortunately they also filled the park out too - Lolla is waaaaaay to big and uncomfortable.

Might as well save yourself the moola and stand outside the park fence, your view and the sound is about the same.

[paulb]

esp with full blown tours for all 3 mentioned.

Fine headliner choices - but very underwhelming at the same time, because - let's face it - we've all seen these bands before many times over.

um, this would be the 2nd Beastie Boys show announced.... hopefully they have a massive tour though.... gotta catch them hopefully 8 more times this year.

[C DUB YA]

um, this would be the 2nd Beastie Boys show announced.... hopefully they have a massive tour though.... gotta catch them hopefully 8 more times this year.

um, they will have a massive tour coming.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

meh.

lolz. I am with you.

[TommyboyUNM]

Again, Marco, thanks for the Tool speculation. Very helpful. Solid work. :thu

[sin213]

meh.

ditto. those headliners are not worth the trouble of dealing with the lolla crowd. rather see beasties at roo and janes on tour with nin...

and tool will not be there....i don't know why they are always rumored.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Again, Marco, thanks for the Tool speculation. Very helpful. Solid work. :thu

Are you being sarcastic?

[menikmati]

I bet the lolla board is touching themselves and cheering victory...

[suprefan]

http://www.bohemianscientist.org/images/blog06/headexplode.jpg

HAPPY NOW?!?!?




I bet the lolla board is touching themselves and cheering victory...


I think they do that regardless.

[menikmati]

Quotes from the lolla board based on news of headliners:


This summer is going to be epic.

[suprefan]

Daft Punk isnt playing, they cant use epic in a sentence over there.

[menikmati]

they get better:


Oh, I was just being difficult for the hell of it.

I do like Radiohead and I enjoyed their set last year, but Radiohead never released an album like Paul's Boutique...

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

they get better:

lulz

[suprefan]

they get better:

Is that a Paulb clone talking?

[drowningmatt]

they get better:

Holy shit that's funny.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

What an awful and embarrassing set of headliners.

it could be worse....they could have Snoop and DCFC.

[dorkfish]

it could be worse....they could have Snoop and DCFC.
but Lollapalooza is considered to be a legitimate summer festival.

[TommyboyUNM]

If Tool plays Lolla, I'm giving out blow jobs to the first 5 takers. Marco already called first in line.

[suprefan]

Tool to subheadline under one of those acts, that would be hilarious.

[menikmati]

Safe to say Tool is not playing.

[TommyboyUNM]

I'm taking those as confirmations of you two jumping in line after Marco....

[SFChrissy]

What an awful and embarrassing set of headliners.That's quite a statement considering each of these artists have contributed more to sooo many people than anything you could ever spawn. Each of them have a polished skill that exceeds anyone on this board has to offer.

[Sushov23]

That's quite a statement considering each of these artists have contributed more to sooo many people than anything you could ever spawn. Each of them have a polished skill that exceeds anyone on this board has to offer.

QFT, Right now Lolla wins the headliner battle once again(except Paul McCartney, but that goes without saying). Also don't give me this shit about Prince, because I know most of you fucks would take Radiohead or NIN over Prince any day.

[dorkfish]

That's quite a statement considering each of these artists have contributed more to sooo many people than anything you could ever spawn. Each of them have a polished skill that exceeds anyone on this board has to offer.
You're very defensive when you misunderstand things.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Tool is not playing.

[suprefan]

QFT, Right now Lolla wins the headliner battle once again(except Paul McCartney, but that goes without saying). Also don't give me this shit about Prince, because I know most of you fucks would take Radiohead or NIN over Prince any day.

And they have all headlined Coachella in years past, your point..

[Sushov23]

And they have all headlined Coachella in years past, your point..

Hey Tool, Janes, Bboys, and many other "coachella" bands played Lolla before coachella back when it was a traveling fest. don't give me this shit that it's diff, because it isn't. Lolla in terms of lineups has been giving Coachella and Bonnaroo a run for it's money since 05 or so. This is all i'm gonna say on this issue, because i'm sure someone will come back and try to keep this repetative argument going, so yeah.

[TommyboyUNM]

Hey Tool, Janes, Bboys, and many other "coachella" bands played Lolla before coachella back when it was a traveling fest. don't give me this shit that it's diff, because it isn't. Lolla in terms of lineups has been giving Coachella and Bonnaroo a run for it's money since 05 or so. This is all i'm gonna say on this issue, because i'm sure someone will come back and try to keep this repetative argument going, so yeah.


Lolla got an 8-year head start on Coachella, fool.

[Sushov23]

Lolla got an 8-year head start on Coachella, fool.

Hey fool, what is cracking? hahaha, what'd you think of Kinky? i'm assuming you had a fun time dancing, and jumping around?

[TommyboyUNM]

Hey fool, what is cracking? hahaha, what'd you think of Kinky? i'm assuming you had a fun time dancing, and jumping around?


I had a really good time and I'm glad I went. Is Kinky playing Lollapalooza? (back on subject)

[Sushov23]

I had a really good time and I'm glad I went. Is Kinky playing Lollapalooza? (back on subject)

told ya, maybe this gives me some cred with having an idea on what you might enjoy. Kinky at lolla would be sweet. i'm thinking about going now tommy, flights are like 220 or so from SD.

[Bosco]

I bet if Lollapalooza folded, nobody would care.

[TommyboyUNM]

told ya, maybe this gives me some cred with having an idea on what you might enjoy. Kinky at lolla would be sweet. i'm thinking about going now tommy, flights are like 220 or so from SD.


So Depeche Mode is that much of a draw for you?

[Sushov23]

So Depeche Mode is that much of a draw for you?
Depeche Mode isn't a BIG draw, but they are a draw, in that I would see them at a festival, but not their own show because tickets costs way too much. Janes, and listening to the Bboys since they got announced for Roo got me into them again. Also the rumor that KOL is playing, along with a few other bands we've heard rumored is getting me excited.

[ED GEIN]

KOL confirmed

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/kings-of-leon-jane-s-addiction-among-lollapalooza-1003949140.story

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

KOL confirmed

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/kings-of-leon-jane-s-addiction-among-lollapalooza-1003949140.story

See Tommy?

[suprefan]

Called it


http://www.coachella.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1025150&postcount=56

[Sushov23]

with KOL also playing ACL, i might wait out for ACL's lineup, and go from there.

[kreutz2112]

I bet if Lollapalooza folded, nobody would care.

I bet your right.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

I bet if Lollapalooza folded, nobody would care.

Grant Park would still get epic shows...so yeah.

[rage patton]

I dont wanna say "I told you so"... but JSam, I TOLD you KOL would be one of the headliners/second stage headliners. :) Just sayin.

[JSam67]

There's a difference between being a headliner and not being a headliner, rage patton. Did Wilco headline Lolla last year? Well, I clearly remember Manu Chao's headlining set in '06, at least...

Second stage headliner is not the same thing as being a day's biggest draw. Nor is it the same as being one of the biggest names on the poster (e.g., a headliner). :) Just sayin.

[suprefan]

I dont wanna say "I told you so"... but JSam, I TOLD you KOL would be one of the headliners/second stage headliners. :) Just sayin.

After I had mentioned it way before you, good work there kid.

[faxman75]

Grant Park would still get epic shows...so yeah.

Like what, one every 4 years? What are you talking about exactly?

[suprefan]

Marco thnks that Grant Park gets shows like Central Park Summer stage does every summer apparently.

[summerkid]

sasquatch and lolla are going to share two headliners?

[faxman75]

Marco thnks that Grant Park gets shows like Central Park Summer stage does every summer apparently.

Yeah, someone should tell him they kinda don't. Great concerts in Grant Park are rare.

I wouldn't really miss Lolla if it left either. If I lived in Chicago I would as it's a great chance to see a bunch of great bands in a very sub par environment. I don't mean the park or the city either. I mean the sound, conflicts and drunks.

[faxman75]

There's a difference between being a headliner and not being a headliner, rage patton. Did Wilco headline Lolla last year? Well, I clearly remember Manu Chao's headlining set in '06, at least...

Second stage headliner is not the same thing as being a day's biggest draw. Nor is it the same as being one of the biggest names on the poster (e.g., a headliner). :) Just sayin.

I don't know. Lolla's headliners aren't exactly clearly defined as last year we watche Kanye and NIN switch spots on the lineup. Wilco played opposite Rage which I actually enjoyed. It allowed me to get close to the stage for Wilco without a whole lot of effort. I don't know if that means Wilco co-headlined but in my opinion last years headliners were.

Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine and Nine Inch Nails. Kanye and Wilco were like sub headliners or something in my opinion.

[suprefan]

Josh had a hard time trying to figure out create a festival, lets cut him some slack on trying to figure out lolla and how it works...

[faxman75]

I had a tough time with create a festival. I'm lucky Menik stepped in to save my day. He made me a great poster. I still liked my original idea but the colors fucked with stuff and I failed at photoshop. I don't mind giving Menikmati co credits either because it's great and that shit had to take some time to do.

[unitedwestand]

i don't know why everyone's bitching. Depeche Mode, Beasties and Jane's are a fine set of headliners, and they will probably have a strong line up to follow. If any of you would be at Chicago at the time and not spending money to fly out there, I'm sure you would go. I admit it's pretty weak after last year's line up headliners, but it's nearly impossible to beat Radiohead, Rage, NIN, Wilco & Kanye.

[rage patton]

There's a difference between being a headliner and not being a headliner, rage patton. Did Wilco headline Lolla last year? Well, I clearly remember Manu Chao's headlining set in '06, at least...

Second stage headliner is not the same thing as being a day's biggest draw. Nor is it the same as being one of the biggest names on the poster (e.g., a headliner). :) Just sayin.

I simply said KOL would be one of the top 5 billed acts at Lolla. Whether its a headliner or second stage headliner, I just said KOL would be in the top 5 billed.


After I had mentioned it way before you, good work there kid.

I know you did. But that isn't my point.

[JSam67]

I simply said KOL would be one of the top 5 billed acts at Lolla. Whether its a headliner or second stage headliner, I just said KOL would be in the top 5 billed.

And I said they wouldn't be the mysterious third headliner. Neither of us are wrong, I guess.

[rage patton]

High five!

With all that being said, I wonder who is going to be the 5th "headliner." They have 4 right now...

[JSam67]

I'm just hoping it's not The Killers...

[rage patton]

Beastie Boys vs. The Killers!

[TommyboyUNM]

It's gonna be The Killers or Tool.

[rage patton]

I can't see it being Tool.

[TommyboyUNM]

I'm not just pulling stuff outta my ass, it is a possibility. Either The Killers or Tool.

[rage patton]

It's either The Killers or Faith No More.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Friday
Depeche Mode vs. Beastie Boys
Saturday
TOOL vs The Killers
Sunday
Janes vs KOL


The only real conflict would be DM Vs. BBoys.

[rage patton]

Im pretty sure Jane's will be unopposed.

DM vs KOL makes much more sense.

The other conflict would then be Bboys vs. The Killers.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

then KOL on before them....

[Sushov23]

Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine and Nine Inch Nails. Kanye and Wilco were like sub headliners or something in my opinion.

I was at both NIN and Kanye sets at lolla last year, and sorry to say NIN was the subheadliner. Far more people at Kanye's set.

[paulb]

Kanye's a piece of shit... he was in his hometown, what do u expect.

[Cherita Chen]

KOL confirmed

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/kings-of-leon-jane-s-addiction-among-lollapalooza-1003949140.story

Fuck.

And Beasties? LameApalooza

[paulb]

what did u say?

[BlueDevil50]

that he wants to do some outlandish, over-the-top, gay shit to some band. the usual. oh and he doesn't like great hip-hop.

[Cherita Chen]

I don't want to see them at Lolla. Bonnaroo will be epic and will fill my craving. There I said it.

I also don't want the killers there either :eek:


that he wants to do some outlandish, over-the-top, gay shit to some band. the usual. oh and he doesn't like great hip-hop.

Is it because I said you looked like Jack Johnson that one time? I have done nothing to you. When everyone bashed you for being a cop and I mean EVERYONE. I looked the other way. I just don't understand.

And where did you get that hip-hop nonsense from? I saw a shitload of amazing hip-hop this weekend. Not that you would care since you already seem to have me figured out

[paulb]

i didnt want the Bboys at Coachella....but Lolla with Depeche Mode would be too perfect!

[BlueDevil50]

I don't want to see them at Lolla. Bonnaroo will be epic and will fill my craving. There I said it.

I also don't want the killers there either :eek:



Is it because I said you looked like Jack Johnson that one time? I have done nothing to you. When everyone bashed you for being a cop and I mean EVERYONE. I looked the other way. I just don't understand.

And where did you get that hip-hop nonsense from? I saw a shitload of amazing hip-hop this weekend. Not that you would care since you already seem to have me figured out

you just bug me. the alias, the stupid threads about throwing you underwear on stage, the overly gay act.

[MassiveChemicalPunk]

I don't know if I'm late to the party but RS is reporting Depeche Mode, Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction and Kings of Leon to headline Lollapalooza. I think I might be headed to Chicago this year.

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/03/09/report-beastie-boys-janes-addiction-depeche-mode-kings-of-leon-set-for-lollapalooza/

[rhcpdude13]

pink floyd is going to headline. fucking dumbass, if yall can't see that you should be dragged out into the street and shot

[TommyboyUNM]

you just bug me. the alias, the stupid threads about throwing you underwear on stage, the overly gay act.


It's not an act. I've talked to Salah on the phone a few times and he IS that gay. And I can't wait to give him the biggest bear hug you could possibly imagine next month. :winkiss

Leave it to a Dook fan to be homophobic.

[Boourns]

Friday
Sunday
Janes vs KOL

AKA the skipped day.

[Cherita Chen]

It's not an act. I've talked to Salah on the phone a few times and he IS that gay. And I can't wait to give him the biggest bear hug you could possibly imagine next month. :winkiss

Leave it to a Dook fan to be homophobic.

I don't know who this Salah is but thank you Tommy.

p.s.-Did he really come off that gay on the phone??

[suprefan]

I don't know who this Salah is but thank you Tommy.

p.s.-Did he really come off that gay on the phone??

Yeah you came off that gay on the phone bitch.

[Cherita Chen]

omg you're so weeeeird!!!

[faxman75]

So, $60 tickets soon.

[suprefan]

omg you're so weeeeird!!!

Look at you.

[Cherita Chen]

I'm the poster child for normalcy

[suprefan]

Yeah, fat and gay is the way everyone needs to be.


Not normal when you need to change identity cause you feel thats what you want to do and people think you are somebody else and you play off not being who you realy are.

[Cherita Chen]

Now you're just rambling.


So, $60 tickets soon.

I know! I want one, but they can drop at any second. I'm gunna be prepared

[TommyboyUNM]

Yeah you came off that gay on the phone bitch.


You come off as more gay in person than Salah does on the phone. I've yet to meet Salah, though, so he might beat you there too.

[suprefan]

You know I'm right.


You come off as more gay in person than Salah does on the phone. I've yet to meet Salah, though, so he might beat you there too.


Randy take your log in for a minute?

[Cherita Chen]

This is bullshit, I just wanna talk about Lolla

[BlueDevil50]

Yeah, fat and gay is the way everyone needs to be.


Not normal when you need to change identity cause you feel thats what you want to do and people think you are somebody else and you play off not being who you realy are.

lol chrissypoo that's how you've been livin' for quite some time now and you seem happy =)

[boarderwoozel3]

So, $60 tickets soon.

If I can score tickets for $60 that makes me really want to go. But honestly, I'm getting Jane's & KOL at Sasquatch (and I'm not exactly thrilled either). That essentially means the Beasties would be it, and that isn't enough for me...

[paulb]

If I can score tickets for $60 that makes me really want to go. But honestly, I'm getting Jane's & KOL at Sasquatch (and I'm not exactly thrilled either). That essentially means the Beasties would be it, and that isn't enough for me...

WRONG!

[indietron]

Wow supre was pwning you guys until BlueDevil stepped in.

[indietron]

btw, no lolla for me :)

[Cherita Chen]

WRONG!

I love you, paulb

[paulb]

:pulse

[rhcpdude13]

yo son . i just got back from whoreApalooza. it was fucking epic. perry farrell was there and fucking 10 chicks at the same time, and i was just fucking one up the but. So i was actually having sex with perry. WHAT THE FUCK

[Tylerdurden31]

$60 tix on sale

http://secure.independenttickets.com/choose.php?a=1&lid=29479&eid=35518

[Boourns]

Link doesn't work. Lolla does not come up in search.

[HunterGather]

They are still up.

Listen, someone do me a favor and buy me one and I'll give you $70 later :D
(i'm half hoking....)

[Boourns]

Ok, lollapalooza.com directed me to tickets. Says there are none left.

[HunterGather]

Yep, they're done.

[Sigur Ros Stache]

NICE!
Can't beat a 3 day fest for 60 bucks!!!
SCORE!

[bug on your lip]

keep trying !
i got thru

refresh ticket page & only buy a single !!

[Boourns]

It's tempting, but those headliners are epic fail compared to last year's epic wins.

[bug on your lip]

Boourns

PM !!

[rage patton]

$60 for DM, Beasties and Janes is a pretty damn good deal already.

[Cherita Chen]

FUCK!!!

I wanted those $60 tix so badly. Oh well, i'll be ready (hopefully) on the 31st

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

$60 for DM, Beasties and Janes is a pretty damn good deal already.

No joke. Especially since it would cost me more then a Coachella ticket to see them on their own..

[paulb]

Marco, what were u doing when Bboys played Red Rocks?

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Marco, what were u doing when Bboys played Red Rocks?

That shit sold out as soon as it went on sale! I didn't even have a chance...

[paulb]

really? how close is front row at Red Rocks? I dont like how when you buy tix you buy it by the row, no real sections or anything right?

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

really? how close is front row at Red Rocks? I dont like how when you buy tix you buy it by the row, no real sections or anything right?

the 1st 7 rows are wicked close...you can spit on the acts if you really wanted to...

[TommyboyUNM]

But then that 8th row is a fucking MILE from the stage.....

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

But then that 8th row is a fucking MILE from the stage.....

True Story. How far back were you for Sigur Ros again bitch?

[JSam67]

Mmm Red Rocks...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3347281633_7931f6042c.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3348119448_48252f6d1e.jpg?v=0

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Fucking Radiohead SHOULD have played there on this tour!!! GODFUCKINGDAMNIT! Why did they fucking skip it!! WHY!!!!!

[Sushov23]

is monolith coming back?

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

probably not.

[JSam67]

God I hope it does. Best birthday weekend ever.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!! LOU REED AT LOLL!?!?!?!?

http://blogs.suntimes.com/derogatis/2009/03/finally_some_exciting_lollapal.html

Finally, some exciting Lollapalooza whispers
By Jim DeRogatis on March 20, 2009 12:29 AM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

So far, the acts rumored to be performing at this year's Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Aug. 7 to 9 have been less than thrilling: Kings of Leon, Depeche Mode, Jane's Addiction and (the one standout) the Beastie Boys. But industry sources cornered at SXSW have added another exciting name to the list: Lou Reed.

The venerated godfather of punk has been performing his classic 1973 concept album "Berlin" in select cities, but he's yet to stop in Chicago. It's unclear whether he'll be playing that piece at Lollapalooza or a plain old Lou Reed set, but either way, it should be a treat.

Also said to be joining the roster, whenever Austin, TX-based promoters C3 Presents choose to announce it: alternative-country chanteuse and former Chicagoan Neko Case and the Windy City's devoted pop eccentric Andrew Bird.

Discounted "early bird" tickets for the festival go on sale on March 31. An earlier bacth of "souvenir tickets" were put on sale a few weeks ago, and they quickly sold out.

C3, which staged the Grant Park rally the night of President Obama's election as well as several events in Washington, D.C. during the inauguration, is also said to have been tapped to help stage this year's Easter egg hunt on the White House lawn. No word yet on whether Perry Farrell will take part.


GV! WTF MAN! LOU REED IS MORE A COACHELLA FIT THEN LOLL!

[faxman75]

When does this lineup get announced?

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

no clue. April maybe?

[faxman75]

It's really shaping up to be ummm underwhelming. Looks like Bonnaroo and Coachella are still the leaders with Sasquatch passing up Lollapalooza. Or maybe that's just my opinion lol.

[sbessiso]

Depeche and Jane's are epic wins for me

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Lou Reed is quite a epic win for any festival. If this pans out this will be Lolla's killer get.

[TommyboyUNM]

Lou Reed.....meh. You've already built up my expectations with Tool, Marco. Who cares about Lou Reed?

[faxman75]

Depeche and Jane's are epic wins for me

There is nothing EPIC about either of those bands. I like them both enough but surely not exciting news. You're better off flying in for the NIN/JA show in Chicago. :)

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Lou Reed.....meh. You've already built up my expectations with Tool, Marco. Who cares about Lou Reed?

Because I have never seen Lou and I have seen Tool twice.

[stinkbutt]

You're better off flying in for the NIN/JA show in Chicago. :)

there isn't one dumbass

[JSam67]

There is nothing EPIC about either of those bands. I like them both enough but surely not exciting news. You're better off flying in for the NIN/JA show in Chicago. :)

I've never seen Jane's, so I'm pretty excited about that. Lou Reed would be really cool. And yeah fax, there is no NIN/JA show in Chicago.

[sbessiso]

There is nothing EPIC about either of those bands. I like them both enough but surely not exciting news. You're better off flying in for the NIN/JA show in Chicago. :)

With the money I would have to spend to get a good seat for NINJA and DM, thats a good chunk of my Lolla money right there

[Jef-free]

NIN is now doing Chicago without JA, beeetches.

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/405667

[suprefan]

NIN is now doing Chicago without JA, beeetches.

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/405667

We have known that for a while, dont know why you barely realized that.

[sbessiso]

come out of the closet, you Chihuahua faced freak

[Jef-free]

We have known that for a while, dont know why you barely realized that.

http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/candy_kisses2009/tinkerbell.jpg

[malcolmjamalawesome]

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1607446/20090320/farrell_perry.jhtml

WHO'S WHO OF ELECTRONIC ARTISTS AT LOLLA

[rage patton]

"I kind of feel like Octomom, you know? Getting all this attention. Who cares?"


AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA.

[suprefan]

http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/candy_kisses2009/tinkerbell.jpg

With a photobucket account called candy kisses, highly doubt it.

[TommyboyUNM]

With a photobucket account called candy kisses, highly doubt it.


You're at about a 1 funny post per month average this year. Solid work, Christopher.

[Jef-free]

With a photobucket account called candy kisses, highly doubt it.

Right, because no one would ever use Photobucket to search for, and use, other people's stuff.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa223/djisthebest/Flair/stupidshouldhurt.jpg

[sbessiso]

I'm ready to buy my ticket on March 31st. First Lolla ever, I'm gunna be 21 by then. Looking forward to exploring the city. Who do you guys think the electronic band is? Justice? Underworld??

Also Jef, my friend is from Chicago and he tells me of a section in the city called "Boy's Town" or something like that. Know anything about it?

[Jef-free]

"Boy's Town" or something like that. Know anything about it?

Yup, I live here! It's our little gay village. Lots to do, lots to see.

[sbessiso]

I'm excited, if a little shy and somewhat tentative. It's a snap to be bold online, in real life it's not so easy. But I'm gunna do my best

[Jef-free]

My husband will die if it's Justice.

We'll talk all about boystown in indio, salah.

[avatar]

boys noize plz

[stinkbutt]

Perry is always a year behind expect Justice, more Ed Banger, Deadmau5 and probably Ferry Corsten

[menikmati]

Justice, fuck yeah.

[suprefan]

Yeah Justice will do their 345908345 tour of the u.s. again yay.... And it will be a DJ set.

[TallGuyCM]

Who cares about Lou Reed?

How about you go fuck yourself and then come back here tomorrow and tell us all how it was? :troll

Lou Reed would make the travel cross country completely worth it. Even if he just performs "Berlin" in its entirety, the guy is fucking legendary. Yeah, he's an ass who hates interviews and values himself slightly too much, but listen to the Velvet Underground's self-titled 3rd LP and tell me it's not fucking fantastic.

[Optimistic]

Everyone has to start somewhere.

Better than fucking Tiesto at least.

[shakermaker113]

someone shoot whoever brought up justice.

[ED GEIN]

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/03/tool-killers-join-lollapalooza-headliners.html

The Killers and Tool are expected to fill out the headlining slots for the fifth annual Lollapalooza festival Aug. 7-9 in Grant Park.

Multiple industry sources confirmed over the weekend at the South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Texas, that the two bands will join headliners previously reported by the Tribune: the Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode and Jane's Addiction, plus Kings of Leon.

[dorkfish]

Orbital.

[Tylerdurden31]

Orbital.

really brad? though...they did do lollapalooza back in the day...we'll see.

[sbessiso]

Looks like I'm avoiding TOOL at yet another festival

[Boourns]

Orbital playing Lolla and not Coachella would really fucking suck.

I still can't believe the Tool rumors might be true. Isn't Maynard too busy with his joke, novelty act and his wine?

So how are the headliner conflicts going to work this year? The only ones I'd want to see are Depeche Mode and Tool.

Lou Reed, Neko Case, Ben Folds are win. Lollapalooza lineups always turn out pretty good. I hear such horrible things about the fest itself, though (too crowded, bros, pop-up ads IRL, no soul, etc).

[sbessiso]

Well it's 6 headliners, so there's going to be direct conflicts each night.

I'm catching Jane's and Depeche. I would like to see Killers and Beasties but I'm getting legendary sets from them at Coachella and Bonnaroo respectively.

I'm already so worried about conflicts!!

And yeah Frank, I hear the same thing about Lolla. TONS of drunken crowds, etc. But I think if we go with the mind set that this isn't Coachella and it's not trying to be we'll enjoy it.

Plus I wanna go to Boyz Town

[Boourns]

I plan on spending a day or two in Chi-town on my way to Europe.

Yeah, I hear lots of drunken bros looking for a party and to feel up drunken bro hoes with "Juicy" written across their asses.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/03/tool-killers-join-lollapalooza-headliners.html

The Killers and Tool are expected to fill out the headlining slots for the fifth annual Lollapalooza festival Aug. 7-9 in Grant Park.

Multiple industry sources confirmed over the weekend at the South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Texas, that the two bands will join headliners previously reported by the Tribune: the Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode and Jane's Addiction, plus Kings of Leon.


paging Tommy and Randy (you owe me $50).

[sbessiso]

TOOL is going to bring an awful, awful crowd

[JSam67]

I've had a great time each of the past three years. It's a totally different vibe, but it's okay to enjoy great music in a beautiful setting that isn't Indio.

Would Lou Reed not be a headliner? Under that rumored format, he is not, and I thought the other blogger (who was accurate last year) said he was...

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Lou Reed doesn't fit the Lolla headliner format.

[JSam67]

Daft Punk certainly did... :rolleyes

[sbessiso]

I don't really plan on seeing The Killers at Lolla.....

but if they conflict with Tool, I don't know. That's an extreme test of my will power

[JSam67]

Are we counting this as a definite confirmation for Tool? They just seem so... out of place at Lolla...

[sbessiso]

Maybe it's a red herring and by "Tool" they meeeeean





































































http://naturalismo.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/beck.jpg

[orbit]

it would be great for lolla to have orbital. people liked daft punk on 07 and i was surprised they didn't have more edm acts last year.

still wouldn't travel for it, though.

[Optimistic]

Honestly, I think it's great for Lolla. While personally I'm only interested in Jane's and Depeche, that is the strongest top 6 of any festival which was smart since they're lacking a huge legend like Bruce or Macca. Plus with Lou Reed in there as well, it could be the best yet. All that remains to be seen is if they come through in the middle and lower tiers, or if they continue the move towards more of a Virgin-type fest with a ton of huge headliners and a steep drop-off in size and quality of lower acts.

[Optimistic]

And while I don't think any of the talk of Chems, Underworld, Orbital or anyone else is valid in the slightest, if they keep taking baby steps in the electronic-music department (as I expect them to do this year), in 2 or 3 years they might be able to challenge the Sahara.

[Boourns]

Virgin Baltimore had some great "lower" acts last year. Cat Power and Gogol Bordello playing at the beginning of the day is ridiculously awesome.

[JSam67]

I don't think Perry would say "who's who of electronic artists" unless he was referring to some pretty big names.

[sbessiso]

in 2 or 3 years they might be able to challenge the Sahara.

MAYBE talent wise, but that's it. In order to recreate something like the Sahara, you need more than just the acts booked. It's about vibes and location and people. But perhaps...

[Boourns]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3314789500_283af4e71b.jpg

[faxman75]

Lou Reed doesn't fit the Lolla headliner format.

What format would that be?

[C DUB YA]

Are we counting this as a definite confirmation for Tool? They just seem so... out of place at Lolla...

wtf? really?

we are talking about Lollapalooza right?

[JSam67]

really? how so?

Well, a good portion of their set will be performed before dark. Corporate-sponsored shit everywhere. They're not touring. I don't know, it just seems weird to me...

By no means is their music out of place for Lolla, if that's what you thought I meant.

[Optimistic]

Virgin Baltimore had some great "lower" acts last year. Cat Power and Gogol Bordello playing at the beginning of the day is ridiculously awesome.

No you're right. I guess what I meant was that Virgin, while it has some decent smaller bands, seems almost like concert for 1 or 2 headliners with a couple smaller bands opening rather than an actual festival. Lolla kind of felt like that already last year with the whole think feeling kind of like a giant Radiohead concert.

Also, you can't really trust Perry, he talks up himself, his bands, and his festival a LOT. Last year he talked about how there were going to be all these amazing collaborations between Lollapalooza artists and the only one that actually happened was his little performance with Slash. Cool but didn't quite meet the hype he gave it.

[C DUB YA]

Well, a good portion of their set will be performed before dark. Corporate-sponsored shit everywhere. They're not touring. I don't know, it just seems weird to me...

By no means is their music out of place for Lolla, if that's what you thought I meant.

I'm guessing they will go on at night... or at least last.

[C DUB YA]

No you're right. I guess what I meant was that Virgin, while it has some decent smaller bands, seems almost like concert for 1 or 2 headliners with a couple smaller bands opening rather than an actual festival. Lolla kind of felt like that already last year with the whole think feeling kind of like a giant Radiohead concert.
.

I don't agree with this at all.

All Points West was a giant Radiohead show/s - seeing you could only see about 3-4 bands before them per day. Lolla is a whole other animal with plenty of great big name choices throughout the day. It really is a festival. Did you actual go for anyone else than Radiohead there Mr. optimistic.

[Optimistic]

Well, a good portion of their set will be performed before dark. Corporate-sponsored shit everywhere. They're not touring. I don't know, it just seems weird to me...

By no means is their music out of place for Lolla, if that's what you thought I meant.

I don't get why everyone always say's "this band" or "that band" are out-of-place at lolla because of sponsors/the fact that all but the headliners play in the daylight. People do know that already bands like Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Pixies have all headlined before and been subjected to partial daylight for their sets right? Hell Daft Punk had to deal with some light at the beginning of their set (oh and for the record, only the first 15 minutes or so of each headlining slot are before dark, besides the #1 slot) so I'm sure Tool can make it work. Also peope should probably realize most of the bands don't give 2 shits about all the sponsorship stuff right? They're there to play some music for their fans and make a quick buck. It's not like Tool are selling their souls to AT&T or anything.

[scoop49er]

Jane's addiction
Depeche Mode
Beastie Boys
Tool
The killers
Kings of Leon

all 6 have played coachella already.5 as headliners......... so although lollapalooza is doing a solid job getting headliners, coachella has already gone there so they get points for that........ but once again this year they lose the overall headliner battle...

[Optimistic]

I don't agree with this at all.

APW was a giant Radiohead show/s - seeing you could only see about 3-4 bands before them per day. Lolla is a whole other animal with plenty of great big name choices throughout the day. It really is a festival.

I know it's a festival. The thing is though last year, in order to book 4 huge headliners, Lolla sacrificed their middle tier. I mean Broken Social Scene, Black Keys and Lupe Fiasco were subheadliners for christ's sake. If you (meaning Lolla) sacrifice your middle tier more and more to beef up your headliner choices, it seems like that's all you care about. I went last year and saw a ton of great lower and middle tier bands but it was a big step down from when I went in 06. I mean McCartney's great but what if the #2 band that day was Conor Oberst? Would you be happy? Basically that's what all the complaints about Coachella's Saturday are right? Not that it's a bad day but that its subheadliners aren't up to par?

[Optimistic]

Jane's addiction
Depeche Mode
Beastie Boys
Tool
The killers
Kings of Leon

all 6 have played coachella already.5 as headliners......... so although lollapalooza is doing a solid job getting headliners, coachella has already gone there so they get points for that........ but once again this year they lose the overall headliner battle...

You realize that Beasties, Tool, and Jane's actually all played lolla before Coachella even existed right? Along with Nine Inch Nails, Rage, Beck, Prodigy and plenty of other bands you're so quick act like coachella discovered.

[JSam67]

Jesus, you are an insufferable twit.

[faxman75]

The fact is Lollapalooza competes and brings the headliners every single year. The only way the festival could be as good as Coachella, Bonnaroo or Sasquatch is if they become a destination festival. Unfortunately that won't happen because the built in Chicago audience make it a success.

[Optimistic]

Whoa why the name calling? I was just trying to have an honest debate. I try and not make a complete ass of myself like 90% of the new people here and actually participate in geniune discussion in threads others have made and I still get met with hostility.

[unitedwestand]

so who's going? It sounds to me like lolla got the pan handle of headliners this years-both KOL & Jane's are playing Sasquatch, while beasties and killers r playing Coachella & Bonnaroo. I'm just not sure since I'll be already seeing all of those bands this year cept Tool, but i'll probably be in Chicago around that time anyways, so who knows.

[faxman75]

I thought I would catch a day but I will be in Chicago over the 4th of July instead this year. No Lollapalooza for me. If Tool is headlining I doubt it's a one off show, they will play other dates.

[C DUB YA]

I know it's a festival. The thing is though last year, in order to book 4 huge headliners, Lolla sacrificed their middle tier. I mean Broken Social Scene, Black Keys and Lupe Fiasco were subheadliners for christ's sake. If you (meaning Lolla) sacrifice your middle tier more and more to beef up your headliner choices, it seems like that's all you care about. I went last year and saw a ton of great lower and middle tier bands but it was a big step down from when I went in 06. I mean McCartney's great but what if the #2 band that day was Conor Oberst? Would you be happy? Basically that's what all the complaints about Coachella's Saturday are right? Not that it's a bad day but that its subheadliners aren't up to par?

They haven't even announced the 100 fucking other bands on the bill yet.

but about last year...
Raconteurs, Gnarls, Love and Rockets, Bloc Party were also "sub-headliners"

[sbessiso]

Bottom Line:

I'm excited for my first Lolla!!

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Daft Punk certainly did... :rolleyes

Dafty became a headliner after 2006 because of the Pyramid. They sold out some pretty big venues on the Alive tour.


What format would that be?

Lou Reed isn't exactly a "arena size" headliner. And I love Lou. My money is that Lou will be there because of the Killers.

[sbessiso]

Lou Reed isn't exactly a "arena size" headliner. And I love Lou. My money is that Lou will be there because of the Killers.

Fucking amazing song. If people would give the killers a chance they'd realize it's more than "Human"

SC0pcekqmHA

[faxman75]

Lou Reed isn't exactly a "arena size" headliner. And I love Lou. My money is that Lou will be there because of the Killers.

Lou Reed is a music legend and you can't base headliner status on arena vs theater performances. Jane's Addiction and Wilco aren't selling out arenas on their own either.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Lou Reed is a music legend and you can't base headliner status on arena vs theater performances. Jane's Addiction and Wilco aren't selling out arenas on their own either.

true dat. But doesn't "new" Lolla base their selling point on big headliners? I can see Lou headlining Roo or Coachella though...

[faxman75]

I have no idea what they base their headliners on. Sounds like they will have a decent lineup as usual but I ain't flying back to Chicago go to that shitty fest just to see Tool. Tool will play elsewhere. Maybe Europe in the Winter. hmm

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

I might go to Lolla if the line up looks like this. Tool and Lou Reed would be totally worth it in my mind.

[paulb]

holy fuck....seriously, if Tool are booked...im 100% there....no matter what....Depeche Mode, Beastie Boys, Tool....and thats just the headliners... now im getting anxious for this, fuck.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

jesus..aren't you all booked up already Pauly?

[suprefan]

jesus..aren't you all booked up already Pauly?

He has nothing in August.

[scoop49er]

You realize that Beasties, Tool, and Jane's actually all played lolla before Coachella even existed right? Along with Nine Inch Nails, Rage, Beck, Prodigy and plenty of other bands you're so quick act like coachella discovered.

u cannot count lollapalooza back then as it was a traveling festival. not a destination festival......

but props to them... i would go if it was closer... im sticking to outside lands this year.... :)

so far a great lineup for lolla

[TommyboyUNM]

paging Tommy and Randy (you owe me $50).


I believe I said I would give out blowjobs, not $50. But I'm not sure anybody took me up on that.


Well, a good portion of their set will be performed before dark. Corporate-sponsored shit everywhere. They're not touring. I don't know, it just seems weird to me...


How do you figure they'll perform before dark? Lolla headliners go on 2 at a time (save for Radiohead last year). Tool will conflict with someone like The Killers or Depeche Mode.


all 6 have played coachella already.5 as headliners......... so although lollapalooza is doing a solid job getting headliners, coachella has already gone there so they get points for that........ but once again this year they lose the overall headliner battle...


Why does it have to be a competiton? Seriously that's stupid. Enjoy the fests as they are. Or not. But this competition stuff gets old.

[TommyboyUNM]

Oh. If Tool does get announced then I'm 100% there. No questions asked.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

I believe I said I would give out blowjobs, not $50. But I'm not sure anybody took me up on that.


YOU owe me a BJ and Randy owes me $50. Randy bet $50 yesterday that Tool wouldn't play Lolla.


Oh. If Tool does get announced then I'm 100% there. No questions asked.

Book your hotel now.

[uscjeff]

Man, this really makes me hope we see Tool at Outside Lands

[Optimistic]

u cannot count lollapalooza back then as it was a traveling festival. not a destination festival......

but props to them... i would go if it was closer... im sticking to outside lands this year.... :)

so far a great lineup for lolla

Why can't you count it?

Tommy is right though, there's no need for competiton and it really pisses me off when people do that. Comparing and contrasting the two is fine. But if you're going to bring in coachella's history to bring down the merit of Lolla's current line-up, then you have to bring in Lolla's as well...and the touring festival is a part of that.

[Boourns]

I just lost all respect for Lou Reed.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

I just lost all respect for Lou Reed.

Its acutally a pretty good song....

[sbessiso]

I just lost all respect for Lou Reed.

Godfuckingdammit Frank. Did you even listen to the fucking song? You make me so ANGRY sometimes

[C DUB YA]

Fucking amazing song. If people would give the killers a chance they'd realize it's more than "Human"



I gave The Killers plenty of chances - even back when they were called Duran Duran.

That being said - I thought that song was just "ok" when I first heard it - I don't like it even that much now.

[sbessiso]

Ok ok ok ok. WHATEVER

Back to Lolla!

Deep Dish Pizza FTW!!!

[faxman75]

Ok ok ok ok. WHATEVER

Back to Lolla!

Deep Dish Pizza FTW!!!

That's in Chicago though, you won't find the good stuff at the festival. Go to Gino's East.

[Jef-free]

An outdoor festival does not for an enjoyable deep-dish pizza eating experience make. Was that english?

Anyway, Gino's East and Giordano's are the standard-bearers, and both are close to Grant Park, and if you're coming to Chicago, you can't not go to one of the two.

[TommyboyUNM]

An outdoor festival does not for an enjoyable deep-dish pizza eating experience make. Was that english?

Anyway, Gino's East and Giordano's are the standard-bearers, and both are close to Grant Park, and if you're coming to Chicago, you can't not go to one of the two.


I agree. I had deep dish at Lolla last year and it wasn't the same as going to a restuarant (as expected). Plus it's too hot outside to REALLY enjoy it.

I went to Uno's when I was there for a Bears game in November and it was the best pizza I've ever had. I'm looking to try Gino's East this time around.

[Gribbz]

Orbital playing Lolla and not Coachella would really fucking suck.

I still can't believe the Tool rumors might be true. Isn't Maynard too busy with his joke, novelty act and his wine?

So how are the headliner conflicts going to work this year? The only ones I'd want to see are Depeche Mode and Tool.

Lou Reed, Neko Case, Ben Folds are win. Lollapalooza lineups always turn out pretty good. I hear such horrible things about the fest itself, though (too crowded, bros, pop-up ads IRL, no soul, etc).

Maynard was in my town promoting his wine. I thought it was pretty funny.

[sbessiso]

Duh! I'm not saying I want Deep Dish for breakfast. It'll make for a perfect post-Depeche Mode celebration

[Sushov23]

I don't agree with this at all.

All Points West was a giant Radiohead show/s - seeing you could only see about 3-4 bands before them per day. Lolla is a whole other animal with plenty of great big name choices throughout the day. It really is a festival. Did you actual go for anyone else than Radiohead there Mr. optimistic.

I agree with you C dub. Friday at lolla had The Black Keys, Bloc Party, Gogol Gordello, The Raconteurs, Cat Power, Yeasayer, CSS, Malkmus and the Jicks, Grizzly Bear, The kills. I would hardly call that filler for a friday Radiohead show. Lolla has comparable lineups to Coachella. The vibe of the festival is completely different though, but you will have a lot of fun.

[Sushov23]

Jane's addiction
Depeche Mode
Beastie Boys
Tool
The killers
Kings of Leon

all 6 have played coachella already.5 as headliners......... so although lollapalooza is doing a solid job getting headliners, coachella has already gone there so they get points for that........ but once again this year they lose the overall headliner battle...

Lolla got all of those bands first, look at 90's lolla lineups. The killer being the only exception because they are headlining both Coachella and Lolla the same year.

[TommyboyUNM]

The atmosphere isn't in the same league as Bonnaroo or Coachella, but it's fine. It is what you make of it. And I'll see Tool anywhere. It's just a no-brainer for me.

[Sushov23]

The atmosphere isn't in the same league as Bonnaroo or Coachella, but it's fine. It is what you make of it. And I'll see Tool anywhere. It's just a no-brainer for me.

Agreed, and I really want to go to lolla for KOL, Bboys, and Tool. I'm gonna wait for set times in June.

[Jef-free]

I went to Uno's when I was there for a Bears game in November and it was the best pizza I've ever had.

Oh, I forgot one- try Pizzeria Due (you know, doo-ay). Many, many claim it's the best in Chicago.

[faxman75]

I've been to Uno's and Due's dozens of times. Good pizza but I prefer Gino's to anything else.

That side Pizza is like music. Everyone has different taste so that's why there will always be an argument. NY thin vs chicago deep dish. Small neighborhood pizza places vs tourist attraction places (Uno's and Gino's).

I like Gino's so much I purchased a sweatshirt.

[Boourns]

I can appreciate a deep dish crust, but the pizzas of that style tend to be way too saucy, and throwing tomato chunks into the mix is okkervil.

[faxman75]

I can appreciate a deep dish crust, but the pizzas of that style tend to be way too saucy, and throwing tomato chunks into the mix is okkervil.


Tomato chunks >>> tomato paste

[Boourns]

Yuck.

[apostle2]

Depeche + Tool + Lou Reed = I will probably be going to Lolla after skipping the last two years...

[boarderwoozel3]

How do we know Tool is one of the Headliners? I didn't see them in the Chicago Times leak...

[Jef-free]

I can appreciate a deep dish crust, but the pizzas of that style tend to be way too saucy, and throwing tomato chunks into the mix is okkervil.

I used to feel this way, too, before I tried Giordano's. I know, it looks like what makes it "deep" is that it's filled up with tomato sauce. Gross. Upon further inspection, though, you'll find that the sauce is quite limited relative to the flaky crust and delicious gooey cheese that actually account for the 2" height.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/bewoop/giordanos.jpg

[faxman75]

Jeff,

People think this is true.
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/03/tool-killers-join-lollapalooza-headliners.html

I think Brooklyn Vegan reported it as a rumor a few weeks ago too. We shall see I guess. My theory is if they are playing they will be playing closer to me at some point in a much better venue.

[boarderwoozel3]

Snap. Tool, The Beastie Boys and Depeche Mode... I could probably make this but I would have to sacrifice Sasquatch, again. Those headliners are massively more appealing... fuck.