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Pitchfork Music Festival 2010 Official Thread

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kitchenmotors

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Official Website: http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=86741646223&ref=mf
Last.fm: http://www.last.fm/event/1365624+Pitchfork+Music+Festival+2010

It's that time again, Pitchfork Music Festival 2010 is coming back to Union Park in Chicago July 16-18.
The Pitchfork Music Festival is a three-day event showcasing over 40 of independent music’s best bands and artists on three stages.

Friday: 3pm to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 10pm

Tickets are now on sale at TicketWeb. 3 DAY PASSES SOLD OUT!! / $40 for a single day.

Ticket prices has gone up since last year, but this is in part to Friday's expanded hours, which means a few more bands will be added than the previous years.

Notes: jj has been dropped from the lineup, Sonny & The Sunsets have been added to Saturday.

Final Lineup:
Friday, July 16
  • Modest Mouse
  • Broken Social Scene
  • El-P
  • Robyn
  • Liars
  • The Tallest Man on Earth
  • Sharon Van Etten

Saturday, July 17
  • LCD Soundsystem
  • Raekwon
  • Freddie Gibbs
  • Dàm-Funk
  • The Smith Westerns
  • Panda Bear
  • The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
  • Titus Andronicus
  • Bear In Heaven
  • Wolf Parade
  • WHY?
  • Delorean
  • Real Estate
  • Free Energy
  • Kurt Vile
  • Sonny & The Sunsets
  • Netherfriends

Sunday, July 18
  • Pavement
  • St. Vincent
  • Lightning Bolt
  • Cass McCombs
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Here We Go Magic
  • CAVE
  • Girls
  • Allá
  • Big Boi
  • Major Lazer
  • Beach House
  • Neon Indian
  • Surfer Blood
  • Local Natives
  • Washed Out
  • Best Coast
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FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

-- CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights
The Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP) Record Fair & Other Delights is a can't-miss event for music lovers and vinyl enthusiasts from around the country. Bringing you the best selection of vinyl and CDs to be found under one tent, vendors offer everything from rock and pop to psychedelia and folk, soul and jazz to country and international, house and hip-hop to rockabilly and R&B, and even more!

-- Coterie

At Coterie Chicago, you will find handmade goods created by a skilled artisan workforce committed to providing cutting-edge art, style, and accessories that enhance your life. Buying directly from the maker creates a heightened sense of community, and now, more than ever, buying products from local artists and makers puts you at the forefront of real, lasting economic and creative stimulus.

-- FLATSTOCK presented by API

The FLATSTOCK poster show series, presented by the American Poster Institute (API), is an ongoing series of exhibitions featuring the work of many of the most popular concert poster artists working today. The FLATSTOCK shows provide the public with opportunities to see fine poster art in person and to meet the artists who've created it, while showcasing the breadth of individual styles they represent. Since beginning in 2003, Flatstock has presented events in the U.S. and Europe and has become the epicenter of the current phenomenon in handmade poster art.

-- Rock for Kids
Rock for Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free music instruction to underprivileged children in the Chicago area. The Rock for Kids booth features a variety of ways for concert-goers to learn more about Rock for Kids and support their mission, including an auction of unique items from your favorite Pitchfork artists
 
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DeathbyVolcano

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Damn, so far that's great. The only act I'm not familiar with (and probably wouldn't go see) would be Sleigh Bells. St. Vincent live, mmmmmmmm
 
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joelseph

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Last year they had atleast had Very Best, this year they have nothing?

I guess LB would be cool if you into that sort of thing but seriously.
 
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ATF487

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joelseph said:
Last year they had atleast had Very Best, this year they have nothing?

I guess LB would be cool if you into that sort of thing but seriously.
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Pavement is nothing? :lol

What a terrible opinion
 
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kitchenmotors

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Zilch said:
Especially funny when he's championing an insignficant band like The Very Best. :lol
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I agree. Not a fan of The Very Best, not at all.

Last year's Pitchfork will be hard to top. Matt and Kim, M83, Grizzly Bear, Beirut, Final Fantasy (Owen Pallet), Flaming Lips, Black Lips, Mew.... so good!
 
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ZeoVGM

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Man, as much of a piece of shit as Pitchfork is, they put on some good festivals.

joelseph said:
Last year they had atleast had Very Best, this year they have nothing?

I guess LB would be cool if you into that sort of thing but seriously.
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Modest Mouse, Pavement, and LCD Soundsystem are "nothing"? wut.
 
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see5harp

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Sweet! Found the thread. So let's turn this thread into a "who is going and wants to meet up thread." Most likely flying from CA, and the price of admission will still be cheaper than Coachella. Pavement, LCD Soundsystem and St. Vincent justify the price of admission already.
 
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ATF487

Member
I'd consider it, if I could get a good deal on airfare.

I'd be flying from Boston, or New York if it's significantly cheaper to do so.
 
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kitchenmotors

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see5harp said:
Sweet! Found the thread. So let's turn this thread into a "who is going and wants to meet up thread." Most likely flying from CA, and the price of admission will still be cheaper than Coachella. Pavement, LCD Soundsystem and St. Vincent justify the price of admission already.
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Yes, I'll add names in the first post of those that would like to meet up and as the fest gets closer, we can decide which day to meet up and what works best with the bands playing. Friday might be a good day as we can meet before the gates open at 3pm.
 
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see5harp

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Well that's some bullshit. 3 day passes ALREADY sold out. I missed out. Guess I'll have to do gorilla vs. bear in san francisco or something. This is some fucking bullshit. Well I assumed they were just trying to gouge, but they are reporting that in one week they've sold as many as they did in 2 months last year. I guess I'll just have to buy them separately.
 
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sublime085

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see5harp said:
Well that's some bullshit. 3 day passes ALREADY sold out. I missed out. Guess I'll have to do gorilla vs. bear in san francisco or something. This is some fucking bullshit. Well I assumed they were just trying to gouge, but they are reporting that in one week they've sold as many as they did in 2 months last year. I guess I'll just have to buy them separately.
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Ugh, I just found this out.

I really don't want to buy three single day passes, but I might have to.
 
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see5harp

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I think a lot of people that bought tickets are just tired of getting gouged at other megafestivals like Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo and figured out that most of the same bands play here along with bands that will be big enough to play those festivals in a year or so. I think a lot of people got burned last year also with the 2 month sell out so maybe they just wanted to guarantee or scalp them. Either way....less than 10% of the lineup announced and already sold out. I think that tells you something about this festival compared to others....most people end up having a great time.
 
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Meliorism

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I know someone that goes to Northwestern that could probably afford the ticket prices and yet still won't go. So fucking infuriating. ASDKJF;ASKDFJ
 
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kitchenmotors

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I was also burned by the 3 day passes being sold out. I'm completely shocked. It took a while for last year's 3 day passes to sell out and, IMO, last year there were better bands announced right off the bat.

I bought Saturday and Sunday tickets. I'm not going to pay $50 extra just to see Modest Mouse, so unless there is a few more bands on Friday night that I want to see, I'm just going to skip it. Total 2 days cost me $95. :/
 
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kitchenmotors

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see5harp said:
I think a lot of people that bought tickets are just tired of getting gouged at other megafestivals like Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo and figured out that most of the same bands play here along with bands that will be big enough to play those festivals in a year or so. I think a lot of people got burned last year also with the 2 month sell out so maybe they just wanted to guarantee or scalp them. Either way....less than 10% of the lineup announced and already sold out. I think that tells you something about this festival compared to others....most people end up having a great time.
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I fear the price hike on Lollapalooza tickets.
 
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truly101

I got grudge sucked!
I saw pavement in 95 and I think during the Terror Twilight tour (White Stripes were the opening band). Pavement is a boring live act.
 
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kitchenmotors

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The full, final lineup was revealed today. Some great additions added...

Robyn, Liars, The Tallest Man on Earth, Wolf Parade, Delorean, jj, Big Boi, Major Lazer, Beach House, Neon Indian, Surfer Blood, and more. Check the first post for the lineup.
 
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Meier

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modernkicks said:
pretty lame lineup.
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No way! I'm not even a P4k kind of guy and I'm in love with this lineup. I think its arguably better than Lolla's. Can't wait to see Big Boi.
 
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okno

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Line-up is pretty weak. I want to go see a lot of those bands, but I would have to go all three days and there is no way I'm paying that much money (I know it's cheap, but I don't want to go all three days to see a small handful of bands).

Want to go see:
Liars
Sleigh Bells
LCD Soundsystem
BSS
EL-P
Panda Bear
Wolf Parade
Why?

Maybe I'll just pay for Saturday. Eh...

Also, Lolla line-up isn't all that great, either, but I'm tempted to go just to see all the DJs that are spinning.
 
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joeposh

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Big Boi is a nice get (though obviously Andre 3000 would have been huge) and this explains why Major Lazer isn't playing Lolla. Overall, really solid lineup this year... though I'm shocked neither Chicago fest booked The Hold Steady this year given their lack of Chicago tour dates this summer.
 
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Meier

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joeposh said:
Big Boi is a nice get (though obviously Andre 3000 would have been huge) and this explains why Major Lazer isn't playing Lolla. Overall, really solid lineup this year... though I'm shocked neither Chicago fest booked The Hold Steady this year given their lack of Chicago tour dates this summer.
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They could possibly be added to Lolla. Repeats at Pitchfork seem rare so I see no chance they're a late add. I've got a 3-day pass to both so no worries for me with which day people are playing.
 
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HiResDes

Member
Full, Final Lineup:
Friday, July 16

  • [*]Modest Mouse
    [*]Broken Social Scene
    [*]El-P
  • Robyn
    [*]Liars
  • The Tallest Man on Earth
  • Sharon Van Etten

Saturday, July 17
  • LCD Soundsystem
    [*]Raekwon
    [*]Freddie Gibbs
  • Dàm-Funk
  • The Smith Westerns
  • Panda Bear
  • The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
  • Titus Andronicus
    [*]Bear In Heaven
  • Wolf Parade
  • WHY?
  • Delorean
  • Real Estate
  • Free Energy
    [*]Kurt Vile
  • jj
  • Netherfriends

Sunday, July 18

  • [*]Pavement
    [*]St. Vincent
  • Lightning Bolt
    [*]Cass McCombs
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Here We Go Magic
  • CAVE
  • Girls
  • Allá
    [*]Big Boi
    [*]Major Lazer
    [*]Beach House
    [*]Neon Indian
    [*]Surfer Blood
  • Local Natives
    [*]Washed Out
  • Best Coast
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BSS, Washed Out and Beach House are two of my most favorite bands, and the others I highlighted are also among my favorites...So much good shit.
 
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ChiTownBuffalo

Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Did anyone stop by the photobooth where people were jumping? You should have, and come to this year as well.

Say Hi to me and take a cool photo.
 
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