Day 3 Recap by Consequence of Sound

The third day of any festival is always hard. Aching backs, sore legs, and trembling eyes are usually the sort that describe a third day attendee. It makes you wonder how anyone can survive the fourth day at Bonnaroo, let alone the late nights. Fortunately for those that attend Lollapalooza, things are wrapped up nicely on Sunday, usually.

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Day 2 Recap by Ross Hebert

 After a day one that included the otherworldliness of Radiohead and raucousness of Gogol Bordello, what could possibly happen on day two to keep up the pace?

My Lolla Saturday included a little bit of everything, leaving another big smile on my face when the day was done.

I managed to walk into Grant Park a few minutes after 11am and kicked things off with the rip-roaring teenage rap rock of Krista. I’m not really into her musical style (imagine Evanescence with rapping verses), but a decent-sized early crowd seemed to enjoy her. With her heavy teenage wail, I think we saw and heard 17-year-old Krista becoming a woman.

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Day 1 Recap by Ross Hebert

Hey, everyone. My name is Ross and I’ll be writing this daily blog about my Lollapalooza experience as a representative of the incredible Lollapalooza Message Board.
Before I get into my first day at the festival, I’d like to invite all of you to check out the message board. If you love to talk about music and festivals year-round, you’ll fit right in.

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Radiohead recap by Consequence of Sound

Tonight, Chicagoans (and out of towners) were finally treated to the British spectacle that's been in the cards for four to five months. Riding on a hype that would benefit most summer blockbuster films, Radiohead headlined the first night of 2008's Lollapalooza. Thom Yorke and Co. were welcomed with open arms, literally, and they responded with a warm, balmy performance.

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Day 1 Recap (continued) by Consequence of Sound

As we alluded to earlier today, day one of Lollapalooza 2008 started off with a bang. Though with a line of festival-goers stretching more than five blocks, most folks didn't start rolling in until Holy Fuck and Black Lips kicked off their respective sets, unofficially signaling the start of this year's festivities.

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