Lollapalooza weekend means a crapload of people descending upon Chicago for a common mission, to experience the authenticity and liveliness that is Chicago, with 200,000 other music lovers. Now if the price tag for the festival is exceeding your budget, there are countless events that bring the Lollapalooza experience out of the hot sun and into an air conditioned venue. The fact is Lollapalooza unofficially begins tonight and will not end until the wee hours of Monday morning with parties nightly such as Express-Rocks and others, as well as intimate gigs and shows. Hit the jump for details.
Thurs: 8/5
*DEVO w/ Dirty Projectors @ Congress Theater*
Electro-pop would not be where it is now without DEVO. This show will be fun for any fans from the 80’s, as the Dirty Projectors present an eclectic set of experimental rock that will catch year ear, equipped with a vast array of influences their sound is not your everyday pitchfork band.
Slightly Stoopid w/ Collie Buddz & New Kingston @ House Of Blues
Fri: 8/6
*J. Cole w/ FreeSol, Vonnegutt, BBU, & Sulaiman @ Bottom Lounge*
J.Cole, one of the most anticipated artists at the festival is headlining a 17+ afterparty at Bottom Lounge, Friday Night. I personally know many J.Cole fans who will not be making it to his 45 min set Friday afternoon and with BBU and Vonnegutt (fresh off performing at Pitchfork with Big Boi) and Sulaiman scheduled to perform as well, Bottom Lounge is your Friday night ticket to see the upcoming lyricist for $15.00.
Sat: 8/7
The National w/ The Antlers @ House Of Blues
The Black Keys w/ The Morning Benders @ Metro – SOLD OUT
Even though its sold out, i’d hit craigslist cause this one is sure to please
Sun: 8/8
*Chiddy Bang, Donnis, Xv, Vonnegutt, & Freesol @Subterranean*
Chiddy Bang has built up a solid fan base after the Philly group, released their version of MGMT’s Kids, last year. Warner Bros. newest member XV, Atlantic signee Donnis. Purple Ribbon’s Vonnegutt, and Hip-Hop Rock band Freesol round out this show at Sub T. “We on, let’s get some green, lets get some drank. let’s get it on.”
For a full list of all the after shows click here: