Early Warning: Pitchfork Music Festival

Get your 3-Day Pass Before they Sell Out!

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• When

  Friday, Jul 16th - Jul 18th | 12:00 PM

  Where

  Union Park
  1501 W. Randolph St, West Loop
  Tel: 312-746-5494

  Price

  three-day pass: $90, single day tickets: $40

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It might be snowing in Chicago, but summer isn’t that far away. With the announcement of the dates for Pitchfork Music Festival, along with the first round of bands, July seems just beyond the horizon. Pitchfork Festival brings some of the biggest and most promising acts to Union Park for three days of culture and music in the heart of Chicago. A smaller less corporate production than Lollapalooza, Pitchfork tends to cater towards the indie rock crowd (although that blanket term doesn’t really apply well anymore). It’s safe to say if you read Pitchfork online, you’ll love the music the festival offers. This year they are doing away with the 2-day passes, and only selling 3-day and single tickets. So expect 3 day passes to sell out pretty fast. Go ahead and play it safe. Get a ticket now, and we’ll see you in July!

Insider Info: With the first round of artists announced, the line-up is already looking very promising and impressive. Headlining the festival is the recently reunited Pavement, a reunion many never thought would happen. Also playing is Modest Mouse, LCD Soundsystem, St. Vincent, Raekwon, Lightning Bolt, and many more to come. I’m really excited to see Lightning Bolt and LCD Soundsystem, two bands I always miss when they come to Chicago, and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited to see Pavement. With the elimination of 2-day passes, and the fact that 3-day passes always sell out, buy your ticket in advance. You won’t have to worry about it, and you won’t be stuck searching on Craigslist come summer.