It was really well run last year. The only time I really felt like I was in a crowd was during Arcade Fire, and presumably it'll be better this year with more park space and a ticket cap. I was much more uncomfortable during the B&S show last week than I was at Lollapalooza.

i think it's better than Coachella by far.

honestly i think this year's Coachella lineup is one of their worst. i'd take Bonnaroo, Lolla, and Sasquatch over it this year. lotta up and coming bands, but not many "big hitters" that i care about.

they were at horde fest back in the late 90's and i slept through their set. i wasn't even high. i just laid back on the grass and passed out. boooooooooring.

I think it's pretty even. I'm more interested in the Lollapalooza top half.

Blues Traveler = Horde Festival, dear.

Them and Poi Dog Pondering are for the XRT crowd

I'm hoping to get to go to Bonnaroo, but yeah, Lollapalooza is really that damn awesome. This is a weak year for Coachella.

On wilcos website it lists them playing on august 6 which is sunday. I wonder if they are headlining on sunday

i thought peter gabriel started it. whatever. blues traveler was on stage when i fell asleep.

nope..that was the WOMAD fest i believe.

Peter Gabriel started WOMAD

I've been checking the Rants and Raves on craigslist this morning - it's amazing how much people still equate preferring Pitchfork and Intonation with being a hipster because the bands are not as big.

The "I'm cooler, I'm going to Intonation and screw the big corporate festival" argument is such crap, especially considering how many of the bands at Lollapooza are preferred by the Pitchfork crowd.

they're all just pissed/bitter they didn't get in on the pre-sale

Fuck those people I bought by ticket this morning and I am pumped. I had a blast last year and this year will be even better. Good music is good music fuck all these indie hipsters and their bitching

You just named the 3 reasons I'm not selling my ticket.

wow Fuck,

Im so disapointed with Lollapalooza right now. I look at the lineup and im litterally not excited. Whats unique about this lineup? All the top acts are Rock orientated, with maybe 2 hip hop artists. Wheres the electronic/dance groups? Oh thanks, Thievery Corporation they really will get me dancing ........and No DJ's what so ever!!!!!!

Damnit this is exactly what i didnt want to happen. How boring! Have fun at your Indie Rock festivle!

Now i really gotta start saving my money fast, so i can get my ass out to Coachella which is 100 times better.

Does he live in a cave?


Hey man, thanks, I'm sure everyone will!


Tough break, have a good flight!

oh we will!

i'll admit they could use a lot more hip hop, i don't really care much about the electronic side of things.

but by the same token, they didn't NEED to include Nickel Creek, a bluegrass/pop hybrid really either. there's plenty of other genres that are under-represented in this lineup too, not just hip hop/electronic.

i'd imagine there will be more hip hop & electronic added later

jinx!

Go see Hot Chip dude.

Go to a club if you want DJ's. Let real bands play the festivals.

I was really holding out for Sparks or something but god damn, this Lolla looks like it's going to blow last years out of the water, UGHHGHGH fucking WEEN, GODD I am so happy right now.

I wish i could go to a club.......im only 19!!!........and no im not going to zero gravity

On q101s website they list built to spill as playing at lolla. That would be a good addition. I am sure some electronic acts will be added since there are still about 47 acts to be added. I am still holding out hope that morrissey the strokes and beck get added. THis is going to be a great three days of music

I don't really want to go to an outdoor festival and listen to someone play a CD, but that's just me.
DJ crap is so overrated these days.

For the types of music i listen to, I much prefer Coachella. I'm sure i'm in the minority, but whatever.

I've gone to tons of electronic stuff and I'm only 19 too, quit your bellyachin wuss.

well im sorry, i dont wanna see someone and everyone jam on a guitar all day.......i want variation!

(and when i speak of DJ's im not talking about Paul Oakenfold or any other trance DJ, cause I Loathe Trance Music)

I've got a source close to the band that says BTS is playing Lolla.

Um, the list on q101.com also includes THE MOTHERFUCKIN STROKES

http://q101.com/win/lollapalooza06.aspx

well please enlighten me to where you were able to get into a club at 19 with a major DJ or major electronic group playing the booth/stage?

So when will the complete list be posted?

Last year they announced a few more bands every few weeks, up to a couple weeks before the festival

Love Coachella this year. Tool, Massive Attack, Madonna, Franz, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Sigur Ros. I will miss Wilco but to tell you the truth they put me to sleep at last years Coachella and played a very non festive set.

I'm also excited about Daft Punk, My Morning Jacket, Hard Fi and Mogwai.

I like the Lolla lineup as well and over time it may be bigger with additions like Beck and Smashing Pumpkins. 3 days is a bit long for a grown up like me as well.

Kanye West............ha!!!! what a fuckin joke

gnarls barkley is nice though....

please lollapalooza add some major electronic groups........and george clinton and the P-Funk Allstars!!!!!!!!!

add flava to this festivle PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it still can be saved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would quit my bitching right away on Lollapalooza if they would just add Massive Attack or Daft Punk.

BTW isnt Portishead working on an album?.....does Lollapalooza have the balls to add them?.....or is entering the realm of "trip hop" scare the shit out of them.

That kicks ass why are they not yet on lollapaloozas page

So I just got my package with the souveneir tickets. How is this going to work? Do I have to carry these huge ass passes around with me all weekend? Or will they send more normal sized tickets later? I'm confused a bit. But very fucking excited to have these in my hands.

Are you convinced Sigur Ros is a main stager? I wouldn't be surprised if they are on the outdoor stage. Anyway why wouldn't they be great in that setting? Their music to me is absolutley perfect for a nighttime set in the beatuiful desert oasis.

Soooo... Are we all going to wear t-shirts that say SOMB on them or what.

i wouldnt be screaming if it wasnt such a lack luster attempt at a 130 band festivle

there is very little varriation.....i appreciate the effort Lollapalooza made, but they gotta start thinking outside the box......a guitar isnt the only thing that makes the music industry go round.

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even if Portishead is working on an album right now.... you dont think they can pull out a one time performance in august?

No, they can't.

Have you read any interviews of Portishead. They don't like to play live, they're a studio band.

you know what stop trying to break my heart ok........im very depressed right now

i got mine too!!!!!

they came with a free t-shirt. how thoughtful of them!

no, no, for god sakes no Moby........i hate him and his stupid haircut

Come on I went to area 1 and 2 they both were awesome. Outkast played the first one and bowie the second plus a bunch of killer djs. I am sure some electronic acts will be added. Last year Mark Farina and Derrick Carter both played. It would take a major dance act like Daft Punk Prodigy or Crystal method to get me away from the main stages at lolla

Thats true I remember a couple of other electronic oreinted tours were booked in 2001 or 2002 and they all got canceled due to poor tickets sales. Electronic- DJ tours just do not sell in America. I guess if you want to go to a festivial with lots of djs go to creamfields in England

Well, given the thumbs up to the not so stressful experience that the concert is......I may have to fly home just for this. But, I wish they would announce Street Scene at some point before the ticket cap comes into effect so I can really tell if I need to fly home or not.

But, this lineup is kick assh.

haha

Street Scene in San Diego has been announced for the same damn weekend in San Diego.

I think it is safe to say that it will be 2nd rate and subordinate to Lolla or is it worth the patience of waiting to see for sure?