Unfurling the fuzzy power chords with an unyielding ferocity along with some gritty vocals The Raconteurs turned back the clock while turning up the heat. "Steady As She Goes" had White's guitar's lo-fi cries dance with his every spastic move. The Raconteurs, featuring Jack White (The White Stripes) and fellow Detroit rockers Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler brought the gasoline back into garage rock. Their version of the Smashing Pumpkins' "Tonight, Tonight" would have made Billy Corgan smile. Songs such as "I Write Sins Not Tragedies," Time to Dance" and "But It's Better If You Do" showcased their unique blend of melody-driven rock and dance theatre. But the bottom line (and there's always a bottom line) is there were an estimated 40,000 - 60,000 daily attendance which will certainly ensure a long run here in Chicago.įriday found some heavy hitters with Panic! At the Disco who let the theatre shine with a bevy of costumed exrtras floating around the stage to help pepper the music with a little glitter. If you didn't have blisters on your feet you probably stayed on one side for the whole event. This was a mistake as it took an eternity to reach the stages at Butler Field if you were travelling from the stages at Hutchinson Field - or vice versa. This year - promoters' eyes grew even larger by having the fest run for three days instead of two and more than doubling the size of the grounds. The fest was tight and lean with many exciting acts featured alongside older established icons. Last year's promoters were able to secure Hutchinson Field (Grant Park) for the two day fest with much success with such acts as Weezer, The Arcade Fire, The Killers and Pixies. Then in 2004 the fest was cancelled due to low ticket sales before it ever played a single city with such headlining acts as Morrissey, PJ Harvey, Modest Mouse and Sonic Youth. Re emerging in 2003 - Lollapalooza found success back as a touring circus - albeit much more conservative than the early years. After waning ticket sales the fest shuttered it's box office and called it a day. The first few years were very successful marrying such acts as Jane's Addiction, Pearl Jam, Ministry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden and many more vital bands of the genre. Beginning in 1991 and springing from the fertile mind of Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell - Lollapalooza was a travelling rock 'n roll circus for the alternative community. Lollapalooza has seemed to have finally found a home. Photos by Phil Bonyata, Karen Bondowski & Andy Argyrakis Lollapalooza 2006 concert review, Grant Park, Chicago, IL Aug.
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