It is surely because Jason and I are in our mid to late ‘30s, but the third day of Lollapalooza is hell. They could stock it with our favorite bands (something we’ll explore in more depth in our final recap), and it would still be hard to get excited about the third day. The organizers appeared to be aware of this, and to lure people in early, they front-loaded the day with Little Miss Drunken Hipster…
2:15: Amy Winehouse, Bud Light stage
David: One of the few artists that wasn’t on time (I pictured her drunk in her trailer, throwing bottles as people dragged her to the stage), but she sounded fabulous, if a bit mid-tempo (read: sleep-inducing) for such a hot day. I love Back to Black, but even I was eager to get into the shade and listen to the rest of her set from there.
2:15: Los Campesinos!, PlayStation stage
Jason: Good God, it’s another scorcher today, and even though they have called for rain the sun is beating down on me while I’m watching this so-so performance. The studio clip the band had on the official Lolla site was certainly more interesting than this public execution. I’m sweating the water as fast as I’m drinking it. Ugh.
3:30: Apostle of Hustle, PlayStation stage
Jason: Luckily, I get to stay put and don’t have to walk anywhere to get to the next band and lose even more fluids through my sweat glands. Unluckily, the Apostle of Hustle is tossing out the second mediocre performance for the day. Apparently day two of the fest was my day. Things aren’t sounding (or feeling) so good. Something’s gotta give.
4:15: Iggy and the Stooges, Bud Light stage
Jason: I’m on my way over from Apostle of Hustle when I hear this giant explosion from the Bud Light stage. Yes, it’s Iggy and the Stooges and they’re making a huge, glorious racket. Did anyone expect anything less? Perfect, primal rocking and Iggy giving the vocals full-throttle overdrive. At least there was a payoff to all this heat. But I’m feeling slightly nauseous from the sun and beat…I’m heading back to the hotel to relax.
4:15: Kings of Leon, AT&T stage
David: This is perfect. I’m in the media area, out of the sun, in a chair, and the Kings are rocking the house a hundred yards away. I close my eyes, and smile. This is the most relaxed I’ve been all weekend.
6:15: My Morning Jacket, AT&T stage
David: There are approximately 600,000 people at the AT&T stage, and I’m guessing about half of them are there to see Pearl Jam. Perry Farrell introduces the Chicago Youth Orchestra to play with the band. The tepid response is actually kind of sad.
8:00: Pearl Jam, AT&T stage
David: Um, they rocked. That’s why they’re the headliners of Lollapa-freaking-looza. Any other questions?
Our final, much more detailed recap of the weekend’s events will hit Bullz-Eye this week. Stay tuned, if you want to know about Juliette Lewis and the return of Punky Brewster fashion.
