Lollapalooza 2007
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We woke up Sunday to heavy rainstorms, but by late morning the skies had cleared and it was hot! and humid! We started our day at Lolla with Rodrigo y Gabriela. You know - flamenco meets Led Zeppelin. They were a hit.
Grant Park offers some nice shady places to get relief from the sun. It was needed today.
That is Amy Winehouse way up there. OK, so you're going to have to trust me on that. . . I was unfamiliar with her music, but really enjoyed her sultry voice and soulful songs.
Paolo Nutini
The Stooges together again after 30 years. I saw Iggy Pop a
couple times in the late '70s / early '80s - including a memorable performance
at Headliners. . . Yes, I did sing along with "I Wanna Be Your Dog."
Yo La Tengo was another highlight set for me - but it seems like I say that after every one of their performances. What can I say, I love 'em. Ira Kaplan was unhinged from the get go. They started with Sugarcube, played Pass the Hatchet and ended with a 15 minute Story of Yo La Tengo.
I had my best spot of the festival for YLT, and so took lots of great pictures. YLT fans can check them out here. (I think you will enjoy them!)
Kudos to new friends Laurie and Daniel who came out for a last hurrah before the new baby arrives. (You can't tell from this picture, but she is very pregnant!) Keep on rockin' kids!