We had a great time bringing you Lollapalooza and we hope you enjoyed watching it. Check back to RumBum.com all this week for Lolla set reviews and artist interviews. The festival season may be winding down but there's one more fest we're keen to get our cameras on. Join us October 2-4 for the Austin City Limits Music Festival live from Austin, Texas.
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Rain, Mud and Music at All Points West '09 All Points West 2009 was a memorable fest to be sure. There was rain, rain and more rain, which led to mud, which led to mud slipping and mud sliding. But before that, there was waiting. New Yorkers who had come over to Liberty State Park on the ferry were literally put in "holding" for hours until the gates at All Points West were opened. |
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The Mile High Music Fest brought together music's institutions and up-and-commers for two days of music and festie fun on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. If you missed it, we've got you covered with band interviews, set reviews and photos galore. |
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They came. They saw. They Rothed out. And we've got the photos to prove it. ROTHBURY 2009 was decidedly the most festival fun since ROTHBURY 2008. Why? The art installations, the Sherwood Forest and the super laid-back vibe all stand out to make ROTHBURY one of the best times to be had. |
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T
TV on the Radio was my Lollapalooza highlight. I went in a novice and emerged a fan.
I wonder if the killers are killin. Can hear the jane's crowd & bass vibrations from perrys. Had to sit on the grass for a few, feet need some TLC. G'luck 2 me.
Been Caught Stealing got the people going crazy
You can tell its night 3. People are lagging, trying to muster up a 2nd wind - but the percentage of lollagaggers on their feet is still super impressivo :P
Deadmau5 up against jane's addiction and killers. Today I'm putting my iRage application to work! Great turnout, 3 dudes with fiberglass mau5 masks in front!
Janes Addiction just stormed through Mountain Song. Why is the other band still playing??
Janes Addiction just started playing, a helicopter is swooping low overhead the park, and it appears Band of Horses is still playing. Whaa?
Even though mstrkrft ended with 'bohemian rhapsody' - as they have been all summer long - they brought out extra sassy dance jams hyping up a thirsty crowd
Massive raver singalong to Bohemian Rhapsody in Perry's right now. Its a beautiful thing
Enormous chicken gyro for dinner and chill time in the 93.XRT lounge. Gearing up for Jane's Addition
The Killers & Janes Addiction getting ready to bring this baby home. Thanks Chi-town, it's been memorable.
In the media pit for mstrkrft, literally blowing up grant park with explosive, high-energy antics. Love these guys, finally switched up summer set, super hardd!
Snoop is king of call and response
Wow, what a call. Boysnoize closing out with a sexy 'my moon my man!' Beautiful. U know I know my shiz :P perry's is midwest ultra fest!!!!
Snoop's drummer is ON FIRE. Hip hop is so much better with live instruments.
Boysnoize is still bringin down perry's, mstrkrft on deck, but snoop is bringin his lazy blaze rhymes to chicago2016 stage, peep it live!
Snoop just took it back to the Deep Cover days #lollapalooza
Lady of Rage!!!
Snoop, there it is...
Uh oh, the sound of Akon emerges... You already know
With so much drama in the LBC...
And Snoop's DJ declares "Lollapalooza, if you got some m*fing weed, light that s*it up. Mixed messages?
Seriously - I didn't see a single policeman or guard when Asher Roth declared weed was legal. But they're creeping thru the crowd for Snoop
Boysnoize is by far one of the most innovative sound masters in the electro game right now, busting old and new tracks, waiting for feist 'my moon my man' remix
Event staff just came and made some guy put out his joint. This is the 1st time I've seen this. Why wait for Snoop Dogg?
A cloud is blocking the sun + a cool breeze is blowing. People actually cheered.
Tens of thousands of sweaty, tatooed people move, like a river of people, from one end to the other. Jump in and flow
Found a sweet spot for Snoop. Cold War Kids rock over yonder. Sounds great from here
Dinner time. What to eat???
The PS3 tent is a cool respite from the blazing heat. My friend Rose is in line to sing - she's an opera singer. A 6 year old is singing now
Feeling very proud to live in Chicago right now #lollapalooza this city is made of awesome
Someone just jumped into Buckingham Fountains, awesome.
Vampire Weekend dedicates a song to the suburbs of Chicago. Awww, I am honored
Vampire Weekend on the main stage, probably playing to the most people they ever.
It smells like elephants over by the vitaminwater stage. No idea why
Gang Gang Dance. Crazy shrieking, unstoppable rhythm, hippie chix going ca-rayzy
I want to get a Snoopy snocone maker just so I can make Alize snocones at home.
Lines are lonnng at the water stations. Feels like its 100 degrees out, note to lollers: hydrate today as much as poss. Not too sunny but hot as hell.
I'm crawling like an Ewok, amongst the shadows of the trees...
Hail to the Keiser Chiefs..
96 degrees in the shade.
Lollapalooza part Three, return of the summer breeze.
Scotland Yard Gospel Choir - tight band, hilarious lyrics! "I hope you get syphilis and die but try to call me. And I won't answer"
Wow the Hard Rock is poppin! People getting free drinks then free tattoos. Prob not the best idea, haha.
In an effort to stay cool + not burn out early, gonna check out the Hard Rock Hotel's scene. There's live music there too! Then back for Ravonettes
Its a scorcher today, possibly the hottest day of Chicago summer. Kids are getting there early to see Esser.
Surrender the Fall just opened the afterparty at the Hard Rock. Sweet.
Bassnectar rounded out a great day 2-what a fanbase considering karen o and tool, even thru in some swing for a quick sec. Music's being appreciated @ chitown!
Tool is what my mama might call "devil music"
Wow, Tool is intense. And of course their signature animation is on screen. They are scaring me.
Tool is bringing down grant park. The graphics are insane and the sound is hard and perfect, light breeze blowing, cheers roaring.
Animal collective can't be compared to anything called music that I know of. Wow! How enlightening.
Crowds are rapidly dispersing into 3 different camps. Tool, Bassnectar, or the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. We're going with option 1
Ben Harper covers Good Times Bad Times. This is right up my alley
La riots just tore up perrys. Crowd was jumping like they were giving away free money!
Diplo plays Michael Jackson's Beat It, the fans go wild.
A man in a fuschia Mexican wrestling mask just stumbled by. Anything goes at Lolla.
TV on The Radio are letting themselves be heard. Glorious noise.
Crowds gathering thick and fast, trying to get a spot for TV on The Radio. We got it on lock.
Chicago, we go hard
Santi's doing Lights Out. Throw your Bud Light Limes in the airrrrr
Santi is psyched at the size of the crowd. Its ridic today. So many people! LES Artistes in the house
Just passed a couple strolling rage babies with orange and pink hair.
Soooooooo many shirtless men. It might be sexy if it wasn't so sticky
Leaving Coheed + Cambria, bookin it to Santogold. Rumor has it GZA will make an appearance!
Chicas in bikini tops! I feel like I'm in Miami!
The energy from Perrys is unstoppable. I don't know how these crazy kids do it.
Stopped by the music lounge at hard rock for a late lunch, GZA from the wu tang clan was chillen. Looking forward to the after-party later weith him & santigold
There are three times more people here today compared to yesterday. This place is packed...
Stay hydrated kids! Just saw a drunk chick swoon in the sun. Water + sunblock ftw
Who wants ice cream?
90 degrees and sun. Chillin.
Kidzapalooza is so cute. Care Bears On Fire, a group of 7& 8 year olds are rocking out.
Scorching hot and the people are angsty. "Too rainy" yesterday, "too hot" today what do u ppl want?
Park is packed. Its hot and humid, but anything beats rain and mud! No rain boots necessary but keeping poncho closeby.
Some skinny dreadie just hopped the fence and got pancaked by security.
Hazy, hot, and oh so humid...
Depeche mode is a blast from the past. The older crowd is loving it....
Depeche mode comin to the stage.
A-trak just busted out 'everybody dance now' I feel like I'm back at my bat mitzvah
Janelle Monae and Of Montreal just rocked everyone's world
Thievery started the reggae session + the energy visibly picks up.
Thievery is back in business.
Field at Chicago 2016 field is soaked + beaten. Thievery Corp is playing a very mellow Asian influenced set.
Girl next to me is covered in visible goosebumps. It rained all day and it's getting chilly tonight.
The bloody beetroots just turned into a full on most pit. Let's dance!
People wearing Beastie Boys tees remind me of what could have been. Get well soon, MCA.
Gettin tribal at STS9
Unceasing drizzle + celebratory crowds = mud accidents waiting to happen.
Rain rain go away...
Dancing in the rain at Perry's. Dark Wave Disco just pulled Daft Punk. Yes!!!
Ponchos and umbrellas are the order of the day. It's bleak weather but everyone's smilling. Feeling that lolla love.
Just got to Grant Park - taking a walk with Patrice, exploring. A bit chilly but only a drizzle. May make a pit stop for lobster corn dogs. Delish!
drizzle in the hizzle
Weather's bad. Big rainstorm. Where have I seen this before?
Grant Park looks great! Very Loll'd up.
Just arrived. Helloooo Chi-town.
