for the hate of lolla

Another year, another Lolla. I have a love/hate relationship with it myself. I’m sure that’s true for many. But hey, where else can you see an endless number of bands in a matter of 3 days? Here are a few things I learned about the festival.Let’s start with the etymology of the word. Lollapalooza (lä-lə-pə-ˈlü-zə)…

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Lolla 2013

If Chicago was the city it is in the summer all year round, this would be the greatest city on earth. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. We all just say the winter makes you really enjoy those summer days. Well, the warm days are almost over, and I’m eating up as much of the fun…

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’cause I’m a bad habit, one you cannot change

I went to a Foals concert last Saturday night at the Vic in Chicago. Talk about an insanely good show. Holy Fire is a hell of an album. “My Number” is destined to be a huge hit. My personal favorite is “Bad Habit.” The lead singer is a maniac.He was crowd surfing, still playing his…

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YO HO! YO HO! It’s a pirate’s life for me!!

“Drink up me hearties, yo ho! We’re rascals, scoundrels villains, and knaves!” I just threw a pirate birthday party, complete with a giant treasure map, treasure chests, gummy bears, inflatable beards, and cupcake stands. (in lue of keg stands, of course) I wanted to dress accordingly, so I wore a blue dress from Target. Check out the wave-like pattern…

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