Lollapalooza Day 2 - Dante's Inferno, but hotter

Arctic Monkeys!

I was able to see 6 bands on this hot and humid day. Someone on Twitter said: "it's like Dante's Inferno, but hotter." I'm surprised no one jumped into the Buckingham Fountain to cool off. I think Arctic Monkeys stole the show. Can't wait to see them again at Reading.

Depeche Mode vs Kings of Leon - Lollapalooza day 1

Mud, music and alcohol resulted in a pretty good festival day. I had my secret weapon: pink galoshes I could go where other people didn't dare to go. Big puddles = easy shortcuts.

We got there just in time to see the Thievery Corporation. I really liked them, so did the crowd. The mud dancing had officially started. Yet after 3 songs I felt my husband pulling me toward another stage. He was in a hurry to see Peter Bjorn And John. I liked them, but wished I could finish watching TC.

Let's forward to the headliners. So who was better; Depeche Mode or Kings of Leon? I have to say: Kings of Leon. I love you Dave Gahan, but you can't play new songs and expect the crowd to "get into it." We were hoping for more of the "oldies, but goodies." On the other hand, KOL's last record was amazing, everyone new it and everyone sang along.

My festival's highlight: seeing Perry Farell backstage.

Sunday, Oh Sunday

While the entire week is preoccupied by Evil Kitty, Sunday is more relaxing. I usually catch up with some of the current affairs.
Today I discovered that Jack White has formed yet another band, The Dead Weather. I've always liked Jack, but this is not the reason the story caught my attention. I really love the singer, Allison Mosshart who is also The Kills lead singer. I absolutely looooooooove The Kills.
I actually met Allison at Starbucks (Macy's on State, Chicago) the day of her Lollapalooza gig. I acted like such a fan. If the encounter wasn't embarassing enough, I professed my love to her. Somehow I managed to get an autograph.