LOLLAPALOOZA

I am officially no longer a music festival virgin!  I went to Lollapalooza yesterday (Sunday only) and it was quite the experience!  My ten hour day (in extreme heat) started off with Ra Ra Riot who did not disappoint, per usual.  I also checked out Passion Pit, Band of Horses, Portugal. The Man, Kaiser Chiefs, Ke$ha, Lou Reed, The Killers, Snoop Dogg... and a bunch of random DJ's at Perry's booth... And Vampire Weekend - which was so fun to see them in person since I have been obsessed since they came out!  

But by far my favorite was when I stumbled into the crowd at Dan Deacon... first of all, I was caught off guard by the overwhelming amount of people on the stage - around 50 - and they all had different instruments from drums, tubas, xylophones, trumpets, symbols - everything!  

Dan Deacon mainly does electronic beats mixed with large band ensembles and the best part is his live performances that have strong audience participation that includes making dance circles, getting on one knee and following the leader in the middle!  Needless to say it was full of energy and very fun to watch! Pictures from my disposable camera I brought with me are to come.... 

I don't have video from Lolla but here is a video of another outdoor music festival... yeah, its kind of like that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hupCy2qlmsU&feature=related

Check out some videos of Dan here  http://www.myspace.com/dandeacon

Thanks again Becca for the Ticket!!