Thursday, September 30, 2010

Who Do You Want to Hear at Lollapalooza 2011?

Visitors to Grant Park are still probably picking up remnants of Lollapalooza 2010 -- but it's already time to weigh in on what the 2011 event might look like. Today Lollapalooza's site began seeking suggestions for the bands people want to hear at the 2011 event, which will be held Aug. 5-7. Visit the site and you can suggest your top 3 bands for what will be the 20th anniversary fest.

So will Neil Young or Bob Dylan finally get the call to fill the "older" icon artist slot (where Jimmy Cliff fit this year and Lou Reed last year)? Or maybe Booker T. Jones or John Fogerty, or even Wanda Jackson -- all of whom are out on tour this year. And speaking of Wanda, how about and Jack White/Wanda Jackson set (following his production of her recent new record)...or will White show up with his other Stripe? Maybe as a Raconteur? Or will he blow in with The Dead Weather?

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals are due an invite, as is Martha Wainwright, The Hold Steady, and Conor Oberst with some version of Bright Eyes. And then there's The Vulgar Boatmen -- maybe they can be talked into playing.

One of the great things about this fest is that it''s proven over the years that it can handle any act from the unknown to the biggest name, so don't let the 2011 schedule be set without your input!

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