I’m starting interviews for an illustrative photo series about contemporary folk heros. I’m interested in stories of illusive working class characters who have left behind embellished reputations. Hearsay is the point, not accuracy. If you have some stories and are willing to be interviewed, by phone if necessary, drop me a line with your info.
The lineup for Lollapalooza 09 was announced on Monday. Like every year, I get real excited when this comes out, but there are just a few things that tame this excitement:
With that many bands there are bound to be a bunch that I’ve heard of and would like to see, but $190 for the entire weekend?
Of the headliners, I could care less about Depeche Mode, Tool and Jane’s Addiction.
Of the bands that I am excited to see, there is going to be overlaps in playing times that are going to make seeing all of them impossible.
The “radius clause” has always bothered me. It means that if I don’t pony up the money, I won’t see them for a while. (Not that I see many live shows anymore)
The argument made by some is that if there just 4 or 5 bands you want to see, the ticket pays for itself considering most concerts start at $50 these days. That reasoning only makes sense if you think $50 is a good price for shows. If you hate ticketmaster and ticket prices (that are only going to get worse), then paying for a Lollapalooza ticket is like taking that anger over paying for a $50 show and amplifying it by the 5 bands you want to see.
Finally, it was really fucking hot the last time I went.
Sorry to sound like a cranky old man complaining about heat and money, especially when the decision to go will probaly be based soley on who else is going and if I have the money. So of the couple other people that read this, is anyone else thinking about going?