Friday, April 10, 2009
PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES BLACK LIPS, WAVVES, M83 AND MORE TO PERFORM AT 2009 FESTIVAL!
The 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival -- to be held in Chicago's Union Park Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 -- is pleased to announce more acts performing at this year's festival. On Saturday, the festival welcomes Matt and Kim, Charles Hamilton, Fucked Up, Wavves and The Duchess and the Duke, and on Sunday, festivalgoers will be taking in the sounds of M83, Black Lips, and The Very Best.
Remember, ticket buyers can go online and "Write the Night" by voting for the set list of their dreams for the bands performing on Friday night. The ballot boxes are open until June 12. Those who have already purchased a ticket but have yet to vote should be sure to check their purchase confirmation email for a link to the polls. Those who have not purchased tickets yet should visit the official festival website -- http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com. Don't delay! If previous years are any indication, two and three-day passes will go quickly.
To recap the 2009 line-up so far:
Friday - "Write the Night: Set Lists by Request"
Built to Spill
The Jesus Lizard
Yo La Tengo
Tortoise
Saturday
The National
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Fucked Up*
Matt and Kim*
Wavves*
Charles Hamilton*
The Duchess and The Duke*
Sunday
The Flaming Lips
Grizzly Bear
M83*
The Walkmen
Pharoahe Monch
Black Lips*
The Very Best*
Vivian Girls
* Just added
About the Pitchfork Music Festival:
This year marks the fourth anniversary of the Pitchfork Music Festival -- and the fifth time Pitchfork has presented a music festival in Union Park. The three-day event will once again showcase a wide range of global artists on three stages, with a focus on forward thinking programming at a reasonable price. Beginning with the music and continuing through all facets of its production, the Pitchfork Music Festival is dedicated to providing both attendees and musicians an overwhelmingly positive, comfortable, and fun experience. In years past the Pitchfork Music Festival has proven to be the best event to see indie stars in key, ascendant points in their careers, as well as a wide range of established and widely loved artists that appeal to a diverse audience.
An independently run, consistently sold-out festival, Pitchfork attracts more than 45,000 fans of all ages from 45 states and 11 countries. With over 50 individual vendors, as well as specialty fairs, the Pitchfork Music Festival offers attendees a wide range of activities on top of its stellar musical program. Additionally, the fest not only supports local businesses and the local economy, but also promotes the Chicago arts community as a whole.
Pitchfork Media is the premier destination for music criticism, news, features, and audio/video content. With more than 1.9 million unique readers per month and over 20 million page views, Pitchfork has earned one of the internets most loyal followings and a reputation as the music worlds primary tastemaker.
Tickets for the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival are on sale now. More bands will be announced in the coming weeks and further information can be found at http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com.
The 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival -- to be held in Chicago's Union Park Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 -- is pleased to announce more acts performing at this year's festival. On Saturday, the festival welcomes Matt and Kim, Charles Hamilton, Fucked Up, Wavves and The Duchess and the Duke, and on Sunday, festivalgoers will be taking in the sounds of M83, Black Lips, and The Very Best.
Remember, ticket buyers can go online and "Write the Night" by voting for the set list of their dreams for the bands performing on Friday night. The ballot boxes are open until June 12. Those who have already purchased a ticket but have yet to vote should be sure to check their purchase confirmation email for a link to the polls. Those who have not purchased tickets yet should visit the official festival website -- http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com. Don't delay! If previous years are any indication, two and three-day passes will go quickly.
To recap the 2009 line-up so far:
Friday - "Write the Night: Set Lists by Request"
Built to Spill
The Jesus Lizard
Yo La Tengo
Tortoise
Saturday
The National
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Fucked Up*
Matt and Kim*
Wavves*
Charles Hamilton*
The Duchess and The Duke*
Sunday
The Flaming Lips
Grizzly Bear
M83*
The Walkmen
Pharoahe Monch
Black Lips*
The Very Best*
Vivian Girls
* Just added
About the Pitchfork Music Festival:
This year marks the fourth anniversary of the Pitchfork Music Festival -- and the fifth time Pitchfork has presented a music festival in Union Park. The three-day event will once again showcase a wide range of global artists on three stages, with a focus on forward thinking programming at a reasonable price. Beginning with the music and continuing through all facets of its production, the Pitchfork Music Festival is dedicated to providing both attendees and musicians an overwhelmingly positive, comfortable, and fun experience. In years past the Pitchfork Music Festival has proven to be the best event to see indie stars in key, ascendant points in their careers, as well as a wide range of established and widely loved artists that appeal to a diverse audience.
An independently run, consistently sold-out festival, Pitchfork attracts more than 45,000 fans of all ages from 45 states and 11 countries. With over 50 individual vendors, as well as specialty fairs, the Pitchfork Music Festival offers attendees a wide range of activities on top of its stellar musical program. Additionally, the fest not only supports local businesses and the local economy, but also promotes the Chicago arts community as a whole.
Pitchfork Media is the premier destination for music criticism, news, features, and audio/video content. With more than 1.9 million unique readers per month and over 20 million page views, Pitchfork has earned one of the internets most loyal followings and a reputation as the music worlds primary tastemaker.
Tickets for the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival are on sale now. More bands will be announced in the coming weeks and further information can be found at http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com.
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