CoS Remembers Lollapalooza 2009

By Alex Young on August 11th, 2009

Before we close the door on this one…

Lolla Aftershow: Raveonettes fuzz out the restless at the Empty Bottle (8/8)

By Gillian Rosheuvel on August 10th, 2009

The older I get the more there are times when I feel like a cranky old lady: complaining about crowds, overpriced drinks and the antics of “those young people.” Saturday night, as I waited for The Raveonettes to take the stage at the Empty Bottle for a Lollapalooza after show, was one of those times. [...]

Live at Lollapalooza ‘09: Day 3

By Michael Roffman on August 10th, 2009

Sunday’s are designed for one thing: being lazy. For the greater Chicago population, this past Sunday was anything but that. Instead, it was all about sweating off those Lobster Corn Dogs, wearing down those already worn out Chucks, and irritating those well-established sunburns from Saturday’s “fun in the sun.” But that summarizes every closing day at Lollapalooza — it’s what gives each festivalgoer that merit badge by sundown. And if we’ve learned anything from Cub (or Girl) Scouts, those badges don’t come easy.

Lolla Aftershow: Fleet Foxes soothe a sweltering Metro (8/8)

By Anthony Balderrama on August 9th, 2009

No heat fatigue’s gonna stop us from partying on!

Live at Lollapalooza ’09: Day 2

By Michael Roffman on August 9th, 2009

With weather reports predicting high temperatures of up to 95 degrees, day two of Lollapalooza wasn’t exactly going to be a walk in the park, either. Well, in some respects it was, but you get the idea. By high noon, mile-long lines had already gathered at every beverage stand, and hundreds of bikini-clad girls flashed around their fresh and fashionable sunburns. Neither shade nor sunscreen made a difference — even the Ice Cream Man couldn’t save the day!

Lolla Aftershow: Lykke Li knocks out the Bottom Lounge (8/7)

By Anthony Balderrama on August 8th, 2009

Despite the rain, the jaw-dropping closing set from Depeche Mode, and the resulting hellish traffic…the musical fiesta still continued.

Live at Lollapalooza ’09: Day 1

By Michael Roffman on August 8th, 2009

Given this year’s summer weather conditions in Chicago — chilly with a taste of sunlight — nobody expected the onslaught of rain and wind that was August 7th, 2009. Incidentally, that happened to make up the opening day of Perry Farrell’s summer music extravaganza, otherwise known as Lollapalooza. As fans rolled in at the crack of noon, rain followed… and lots of it. Some might say it was a dreary English day, which seemed fitting given the talent headlining — Depeche Mode, for those unsavvy with geography.

Lollapalooza 2009: Stream… and read

By Alex Young on August 7th, 2009

So, Lollapalooooooza is finally here! And thanks to online streams, Twitter, and this particular website you’re currently reading right this very second, everyone can get in on the action of this week’s festivities.

CoS Lolla Giveaway: Lykke Li

By Michael Roffman on August 7th, 2009

We’re everyday Willy Wonka’s over here!

CoS at the Gates: Lollapaloooooooza 2009!

By Michael Roffman on August 5th, 2009

Move along, folks! Nothing to see here! Well, nothing but the best coverage you’ll find on the net this weekend! But, you’re not looking for that, are you? Wait…are you?