obamapalooza
a while back i told you all about my much anticipated trip to chicago for lollapalooza - well it is fast approaching (2 weeks from today!) and the rumor mill just keeps on turning…
i’ve been perusing message forums (a lot, shamefully) and music blogs to keep up with all the hype, and my favorite so far is that perry farrell is dj-ing with a “special guest” who many, many people speculate is going to be moby (!!!) - this makes me happy. but then i check out my daily dose of consequence of sound and see this:
according to the daily swarm, there is a possibility that obama will make an appearance at the much anticipated festival. wow - talk about surprise guest appearances!! i think that would even beat last year’s pearl jam set with lance armstrong, dennis rodman and bill parcels among others. the swarm states that the presidential nominee “has left a slot open in his schedule during the first weekend of august for an appearance at the lollapalooza music festival in his hometown of chicago.” while this is merely speculation, to say that it’s exciting is a great understatement. and if it doesn’t happen? well, i’ll settle for moby *wink*
expect a full report upon my return.
Filed under concerts, lollapalooza, politics, rumors | Comment (0)dfest rumor mill
so i found out some more interesting news… seems that edison glass will be playing dfest with paramore…pretty big deal for our small-town fest!! another rumor floating around is dirtfoot and all american rejects. but what really gets me going is this forum stating that justice and digitalism will be there - now don’t go messing with my musical emotions! can’t wait to see the whole bill.
official lineup announcement tomorrow!
carry on…
Filed under dfest, festivals, music, rumors, tulsa | Comment (1)dfest 2008 - announcement wednesday!!
so for those of you not familiar with the tulsa music scene, dfest (or diversafest) is an awesome music conference and festival showcasing local and national acts in downtown tulsa, oklahoma. last year’s lineup blew everyone away when they announced that local heroes the flaming lips and leon russell were headlining, and the fun didn’t stop there, other awesome acts like shiny toy guns, the feds, and steel train were on the bill - so you can imagine that there is much anticipation for this year’s lineup release! they plan to announce the lineup this wednesday (4/23), and tickets will go on sale thursday (4/24). keep your eyes and ears out for the announcement for one of the region’s best up-and-coming music conferences & festivals. the announcement will come with a whole new face-lift for their website too! so be sure to check that out…word on the street is that it’s the biggest and best yet!!
update: rumor has it that zappa plays zappa is playing!!
Filed under dfest, festivals, music, rumors, tulsa | Comment (0)so close, and so awesome
the chicago sun-times has “leaked” some of the lollapalooza 2008 lineup - and my hopes are being fulfilled thus far! Among some of the suspected artists are chicago’s own wilco and kanye west, along with girl talk, kid sister, the cool kids, mates of state, and as mentioned earlier, radiohead and nine inch nails. the official lineup comes out monday - so until then i won’t freak out. but come monday…
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