Day 1
Bands/DJs seen/heard = 11
Guess at miles walked = 5
Miles rode = 11
Day 2
Bands/DJs seen/heard = 12
Miles walked = 6.25
Day 3
Bands/DJs seen/heard = 8
Miles walked = 7
Totals
Bands/DJs seen/heard = 31
Miles walked (approximate) = 18.25
Miles rode = 11
What does all of this mean? Awesome weekend :)
Showing posts with label lollapalooza. Show all posts
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Day 3 - lolla + best quotes overheard
What an amazing day. We started off being lazy and just relaxing and got down to Lolla around 2:45, our latest day getting there yet.
Lineup:
Freelance Whales - awesome, awesome
Violent Soho - so much fun
Frightened Rabbit - awesome, awesome
Erykah Badu
Wolfmother
Cypress Hill
Soundgarden - amazing
So the first three bands were all new. I loved those first three bands...so incredibly much. We stayed down for the next 3 so we could have good seats for Soundgarden. Don't get me wrong, I was excited to experience Erykah Badu, see Wolfmother, and Cypress Hill was fun, but the longest hour ever.
Soundgarden was the best though. I saw them at Lolla once before, 1996...but passed out from the heat (I was really, really close to the stage when it happened too). So tonight, that was NOT going to happen. The first hour of the set, we stayed in our seats, each taking a turn to take pictures closer up. Then we decided to go close...like 50 yards or less from the stage. It was AWESOME. I felt like Chris could see me. This of course helped us with our post show plans (see down below).
I also was able to get an amazing organic cotton dress for $25 (normally $60) so that was pretty cool too.
Quotes (from today):
"Everyone keeps forgetting things because of all of the drugs, but NOT ME!"
"See, white people do it too"
Post show:
We have ended the night by watching Singles...one of the best soundtracks in the history of movies. Especially post seeing Soundgarden and remembering the 90s...ahhh the grunge days.
Overall, this was a great Lollapalooza. We found some great new bands (the three above, plus Jukebox the Ghost and Gogol Bordello), got to see some bands I really wanted to see (Neon Trees, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Social Distortion, The Black Keys, Jimmy Cliff) and a few others that were cool too. This years staycation still gets two thumbs up....now to finish up watching Singles.
Lineup:
Freelance Whales - awesome, awesome
Violent Soho - so much fun
Frightened Rabbit - awesome, awesome
Erykah Badu
Wolfmother
Cypress Hill
Soundgarden - amazing
So the first three bands were all new. I loved those first three bands...so incredibly much. We stayed down for the next 3 so we could have good seats for Soundgarden. Don't get me wrong, I was excited to experience Erykah Badu, see Wolfmother, and Cypress Hill was fun, but the longest hour ever.
Soundgarden was the best though. I saw them at Lolla once before, 1996...but passed out from the heat (I was really, really close to the stage when it happened too). So tonight, that was NOT going to happen. The first hour of the set, we stayed in our seats, each taking a turn to take pictures closer up. Then we decided to go close...like 50 yards or less from the stage. It was AWESOME. I felt like Chris could see me. This of course helped us with our post show plans (see down below).
I also was able to get an amazing organic cotton dress for $25 (normally $60) so that was pretty cool too.
Quotes (from today):
"Everyone keeps forgetting things because of all of the drugs, but NOT ME!"
"See, white people do it too"
Post show:
We have ended the night by watching Singles...one of the best soundtracks in the history of movies. Especially post seeing Soundgarden and remembering the 90s...ahhh the grunge days.
Overall, this was a great Lollapalooza. We found some great new bands (the three above, plus Jukebox the Ghost and Gogol Bordello), got to see some bands I really wanted to see (Neon Trees, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Social Distortion, The Black Keys, Jimmy Cliff) and a few others that were cool too. This years staycation still gets two thumbs up....now to finish up watching Singles.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Lollapalooza, Day 2
I think that once you turn 30 your body really does change. It's day 2 of Lollapalooza and my body aches more than I remember it aching last year. I've drank less alcohol, more water, rested a bit more, but I have been walking a hell of a lot.
The bf and I bought a pedometer today just to see...6.25 miles of walking to train for Lolla, walking around Lolla, and walking from Lolla back to the train.
We started the day by cleaning up the house and then running errands. My suggestion to those who go to Lolla in the future, just keep the day for Lolla, nothing else. Also, we're happy we did not ride today, one day was enough...this year :)
Today's lineup included some of the best shows I've seen, perhaps ever.
Yup, that's 12...12...we walked a bunch, danced lots, but did manage to sit a bit as well. A great day, though tiring.
I am sorry that we missed out on a wedding shower and a bachelor and bachelorette party...but we've been planning for Lolla since last years Lolla.
Tomorrow will be another long day, thankfully we both took Monday off to relax. More to come tomorrow!
The bf and I bought a pedometer today just to see...6.25 miles of walking to train for Lolla, walking around Lolla, and walking from Lolla back to the train.
We started the day by cleaning up the house and then running errands. My suggestion to those who go to Lolla in the future, just keep the day for Lolla, nothing else. Also, we're happy we did not ride today, one day was enough...this year :)
Today's lineup included some of the best shows I've seen, perhaps ever.
- Blues Traveler
- The Verve Pipe (on the kids stage playing their family friendly music) :)
- Stars
- The XX
- PerryEtty vs. Chris Cox - dj set
- Gogol Bordello - AWESOME show!!! Danced so hard had so much fun
- AFI
- Social Distortion - again, freaking sweet
- Kaskade - dj set
- Slightly Stoopid - nice find
- Green Day - a-freaking-mazing...but we had to split up the set. The really get into the show, bring up fans, fireworks, just freaking awesome
- Phoenix - good times
Yup, that's 12...12...we walked a bunch, danced lots, but did manage to sit a bit as well. A great day, though tiring.
I am sorry that we missed out on a wedding shower and a bachelor and bachelorette party...but we've been planning for Lolla since last years Lolla.
Tomorrow will be another long day, thankfully we both took Monday off to relax. More to come tomorrow!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Day one - Lollapalooza
Today was a great day. This is the 3rd year in a row that I've gone to Lolla. I really enjoy going and spending time with the bf and meeting up with other friends who are there.
We decided to ride our bikes this year. Not all three days, but at least for today. The bike valet was great and I really appreciate the fact that the Active Transportation Alliance does this! Entrance was great and easy this year, a north entrance! The bf and I rode down last night to get our 3 day pass bracelets so easy entry.
We started off by going to Jukebox the Ghost, a band that reminds me of Ben Folds Five...nice. We then looked around a bit. Purchased our lolla gear and over to Green Street. Renewed my Active Transportation Alliance membership and we were able to hear American Bang a little. Then we headed to the kids stage and were able to see Rocknoceros. They were fun.
Next was get some food since neither of us had eaten...we opted for a cheeseburger today. Then over to the South stages and met up with a few groups of friends. Devo, who put on a great show. We stayed until Whip It was played, then headed back north. About mid range, we stopped to listen to Semi Precious Weapons and that was followed by the one show I was really looking forward to seeing...Neon Trees. OMG I was excited for that show. I was pretty close and once the show started realized I could have been closer. It was great though.
It was now time to go further north. For those of you who don't know, Grant Park is about a mile long, and we do a lot of walking back and forth. So yes, further north now for The Black Keys and for Jimmy Cliff. Wow, just wow. The bf and I just really relaxed during most of that. We hadn't sat much and with the riding and walking, a bit of relaxation was in order.
Once we were about halfway through the Jimmy Cliff set, we headed back south again. We made it there to hear Chromeo for a few songs, but mostly just observed all the people around us. Then it was time...Lady Gaga! She puts on an incredible show, really, really incredible. We did have to leave a bit early since the bike valet was closing at 1030 and 300 bikes were able to be valeted there, so yes, left slightly early.
On the walk back north, we passed Perry's stage and were able to hear 2ManyDJs spin and then passed by The Strokes but mostly we were just walking towards our bikes.
The ride home was mostly non-eventful. Of course, we were at our block, I moved over the lane to make the left, and I had plenty of time. A car came flying up behind me and beeped at me. The car was in a big rush to get to the red light. That freaked me out a little, but thankfully we were at our street. So then we got home and just relaxed.
I love this weekend. The bf and I consider it our "staycation" each year. It's just fantastic. We really get to enjoy the city and each other, so yay :)
Now, it's time for bed :)
We decided to ride our bikes this year. Not all three days, but at least for today. The bike valet was great and I really appreciate the fact that the Active Transportation Alliance does this! Entrance was great and easy this year, a north entrance! The bf and I rode down last night to get our 3 day pass bracelets so easy entry.
We started off by going to Jukebox the Ghost, a band that reminds me of Ben Folds Five...nice. We then looked around a bit. Purchased our lolla gear and over to Green Street. Renewed my Active Transportation Alliance membership and we were able to hear American Bang a little. Then we headed to the kids stage and were able to see Rocknoceros. They were fun.
Next was get some food since neither of us had eaten...we opted for a cheeseburger today. Then over to the South stages and met up with a few groups of friends. Devo, who put on a great show. We stayed until Whip It was played, then headed back north. About mid range, we stopped to listen to Semi Precious Weapons and that was followed by the one show I was really looking forward to seeing...Neon Trees. OMG I was excited for that show. I was pretty close and once the show started realized I could have been closer. It was great though.
It was now time to go further north. For those of you who don't know, Grant Park is about a mile long, and we do a lot of walking back and forth. So yes, further north now for The Black Keys and for Jimmy Cliff. Wow, just wow. The bf and I just really relaxed during most of that. We hadn't sat much and with the riding and walking, a bit of relaxation was in order.
Once we were about halfway through the Jimmy Cliff set, we headed back south again. We made it there to hear Chromeo for a few songs, but mostly just observed all the people around us. Then it was time...Lady Gaga! She puts on an incredible show, really, really incredible. We did have to leave a bit early since the bike valet was closing at 1030 and 300 bikes were able to be valeted there, so yes, left slightly early.
On the walk back north, we passed Perry's stage and were able to hear 2ManyDJs spin and then passed by The Strokes but mostly we were just walking towards our bikes.
The ride home was mostly non-eventful. Of course, we were at our block, I moved over the lane to make the left, and I had plenty of time. A car came flying up behind me and beeped at me. The car was in a big rush to get to the red light. That freaked me out a little, but thankfully we were at our street. So then we got home and just relaxed.
I love this weekend. The bf and I consider it our "staycation" each year. It's just fantastic. We really get to enjoy the city and each other, so yay :)
Now, it's time for bed :)
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