The challenge of festivals – especially ones as big as Lollapalooza – is making sure you are in the right place at the right time to see your favorite bands. That task was made a little easier for me on Day 1 of Lollapalooza 2008 because one of my must-sees -- Atlanta garage punks the Black Lips -- were starting the day off on one of the fest’s biggest stages with a noon set.
Now, noon may not seem early to you, but trust me, for most bands it is. In fact, I actually caught up with the Lips backstage at just after 11 a.m. (“We just stayed up all night” said Jared, kidding... I think) just as they were finishing their BREAKFAST. They were just in from the ATL where they are building a new studio, having recently played their first-ever show in Russia, and preparing to head back to Europe for more festival dates -- yes, it’s a busy summer for the guys.
We talked about the challenges of staying rested and well fed when you’re out on the road – and how Lolla compares to other mammoth multi-band events.