Lollapalooza 2009

Similar to what you would call a modern day Woodstock, Lollapalooza has become an infamous icon in the music industry. Begining in 2005 with a little over 40 opening acts, Lollapalooza quickly grew over 75 acts the follow year. Lolla has been securing quality acts, five years in a row, whether it be an independent artist with large internet fan base or a platinum saling artist.

Continuing in it's 5th annual year, Lollapalooza stays true to it's home of Chicago. Tickets coud run you $85, $95 or even $100 a day depending on date of ticket purchase. You could secure a 3-day pass from anywhere $240- $300. Now during the advance pass promotion you could buy your 3-day pass @ the amazing price $190 with no processing fees. I advise you jump on before this promtion ends. Buy 2009 Lollapalooza Tickets! There also is a V.I.P. ticket deal for the whopping price of $850 which provides you with...

What A VIP Pass Gets YOU

Your VIP Lolla Lounge Pass serves as a three-day ticket to enter the Festival. It also includes:

• Unlimited access to Lolla Lounge North and South
• Viewing platforms of the Main Stages with premium sightlines
• Lunch and Dinner Buffets from Chicago’s finest.
• Beer, wine, water and specialty libations
• Mini-spa treatments
• Air conditioned restrooms

Past guest and performers include Kanye West, Pearl Jam, Lupe Fiasco, Rymefest, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Common, John Legend, Pixies, Widespread Panic, Weezer, The Killers, Dashboard Confessional, Billy Idol, Death Cab For Cutie, Liz Phair, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Flaming Lips, The Shins,Andrew Bird, Gnarls Barkley, Lady Sovereign, The Roots, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, plus many local, national, and international underground/unsigned bands and artist.

This Year Line Up Includes: (my must see)

* Depeche Mode
* Tool
* The Killers
* Jane's Addiction
* Beastie Boys
* Kings of Leon
* Lou Reed
* Ben Harper and Relentless7
* Thievery Corporation
* Snoop Dogg
* Rise Against
* Andrew Bird
* TV on the Radio
* Vampire Weekend
* The Decemberists
* Neko Case
* STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9)
* Animal Collective
* Band of Horses
* Of Montreal
* Arctic Monkeys
* Coheed and Cambria
* Ben Folds
* Fleet Foxes
* Silversun Pickups
* Kaiser Chiefs
* Crystal Castles
* Bon Iver
* Santigold
* Atmosphere
* Dan Auerbach
* Cold War Kids
* Deerhunter
* Lykke Li
* Robert Earl Keen
* Peter Bjorn and John
* Heartless Bastards
* Gomez
* Glasvegas
* Federico Aubele
* Dan Deacon
* Passion Pit
* Zap Mama
* The Raveonettes
* The Gaslight Anthem
* The Airborne Toxic Event
* White Lies
* Ra Ra Riot
* No Age
* Asher Roth
* Los Campesinos!
* Bat For Lashes
* Chairlift
* Gang Gang Dance
* The Virgins
* Amazing Baby
* Portugal. The Man
* The Knux
* Ida Maria
* Delta Spirit
* Friendly Fires
* Manchester Orchestra
* Constantines
* Ezra Furman & The Harpoons
* Hockey
* Miike Snow
* Alberta Cross
* Hey Champ
* Sam Roberts Band
* The Henry Clay People
* Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam
* Cage the Elephant
* Living Things
* The Low Anthem
* Blind Pilot
* Langhorne Slim
* Other Lives
* The Builders and The Butchers
* Eric Church
* Joe Pug
* Kevin Devine
* The Greencards
* Carney
* Thenewno2

And spinning at PERRY'S

* Bassnectar
* MSTRKRFT
* Simian Mobile Disco (DJ Set)
* Deadmau5
* Boys Noize
* KiD CuDi
* Crookers
* A-Trak
* Hercules and Love Affair (DJ Set)
* The Bloody Beetroots (DJ Set)
* LA Riots
* Kaskade
* The Glitch Mob
* Hollywood Holt
* Rye Rye
* He Say, She Say
* Car Stereo (Wars)
* Dark Wave Disco
* Moneypenny
* Yello Fever
* Animal Collective (DJ Set)

I'm pretty sure I'll find some additional favorites by the time Lolla rolls around and a lot more after.