From Pitchfork:
Spoon, Yo La Tengo Added to Pitchfork Music Festival
Ryan Schreiber reports:
The Pitchfork Music Festival just keeps getting better and better. Today, we're pleased to announce the addition of three more acts to our lineup: Spoon, Yo La Tengo, and Minneapolis newcomers Tapes 'n Tapes! So, let's review the lineup thus far:
• Spoon
• Yo La Tengo
• Tapes 'n Tapes
• Mission of Burma
• Ted Leo/Pharmacists
• Mountain Goats
• The National
• Jens Lekman
• Hot Machines
And we've still got 27 more artists to announce!
The Pitchfork Music Festival lands in Chicago's Union Park this July 29-30, and is set to feature 36 bands on three stages. Promising all the hospitality-- and economical ticket prices-- that have become a staple of our events, we'll be unloading one-day passes for a mere $20, while fans planning to attend both days can scoop up two-day passes at the absurdly affordable rate of $30.
Kids, that's 83¢ per band. You can't even get a fuckin' donut for that!
Of course, this is about more than just amazing music: Our goal is to create a summer festival that provides an overwhelmingly positive experience for both the fans and musicians. And in keeping with that, there will also be plenty of other great stuff happening on the premises: Our pals at Chicago-based independent community radio station WLUW will be setting up their notoriously gargantuan record fair on the premises, and DEPART-ment will roll out a massive craft and clothing fair-- and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
So let's step back and see if we've got this right: 36 of the absolute best artists in independent music. Playing over the course of two summer days. In Chicago. On three stages. For $30. We know, it sounds crazy, but we're pretty sure it'll be worth it.
Tickets are already on sale, so don't screw around and be all surprised if you miss out. You never stop regretting these things.
* Pitchfork Music Festival: http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com