I have a blog so that means I have authority to give my opinion about music, and actually think people care right? (Part Two)

Day Two:

MynameisJohnMichael-A relatively unheard of band from New Orleans, I happened to be passing one of the smaller stages and heard a sound I liked. I started out in the back, but eventually worked my way towards the front as I got more into it. For a start up band I was incredibly impressed by the energy they brought to the table, and how they got nearly everyone in their audience to clap along. Anyone who likes music like the sort that was played at Lolla,I highly recommend their only album that is currently out The people that come and go.

Rebultion-Put on a decent show. They play what I imagine is a cross between rock and reggae, or what I more simply refer to as stoner music. I didn’t stay for long because I wanted to get a good spot for Rogue Wave.

Rogue Wave-Put on an amazing live show! I didn’t think it was possible, but Lake Michigan was even better live than it was studio. After the show, I met all of them! I high fived every member, got my tshirt signed, and got Permalight signed. if anyone heard a giddy girlyish squee coming from the autograph tent...that was probably me.

Blues Traveler-Brought me back to the 90’s, which is always a good thing. My inner bro also came out and sung along with them when they did a cover of “What I got” by Sublime. I bailed on them a bit early after changing my shirt in the middle of their show to go get it signed by Rogue Wave (I apologize for anyone who was blinded by the sun’s glare of my very white body).

The XX-I got dragged here by a friend, and I didn’t really enjoy it. Just not my scene. They had some good beats, but the singing wasn’t really my style. I bailed kinda early to go see Grizzly Bear.

Grizzly Bear-I feel bad, but it was sooo hot that I really didn’t pay much attention to them as I desperately searched for shade. What I did hear though sounded very good. I bailed a little early on them to go to Edward Sharpe.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros-The largest hippy fest I’ve ever seen personally. The only songs I knew really were 40 day dream, janglin’, and home...but they were all good live. I probably didn’t enjoy the show as much as I would have otherwise because I went all the way to the back from pretty much to the front to be with my friend. Sometimes though, it’s more the people you’re with than the music as sappy as that is. I’m sure good people could even make the worst show awesome.

Cut Copy-Sounded pretty good, I didn’t pay all that much attention because I wanted to get a good spot for Phoenix...even though I didn’t really know Phoenix well before this show.

Phoenix-Was sooo crazy! We got pretty far up and there was crazy moshes, I didn’t get kicked in the head 7 times this time (did I mention that already? no? Are you sure) They brought so much energy, and it was so much fun. The lead singer may need to redefine what last means in english, everything was their “last” song haha.