AV Club is one of those "intelligent pop culture commentary" websites with a mission to "turn nerds into snobs." And this weekend, they're having a music festival. My friend was able to get us VIP wristbands for yesterday, which was awesome! We had access to the VIP lounge, indoor bathrooms, free drinks, and food catered by Big Star (free tacos and beer...what could be better). The weather was also beautiful.
The fest was held outside of Chicago music venue and bar, The Hideout (a favorite of mine). Yesterday's lineup included some local and nation indie pop/punk bands. It was like a beautifully melodic trip through the 90's! The bands included: Like Pioneers, Maritime, Eef Barzelay, Disappears, The Thermals, and Hum. The crowd was incredibly diverse, concert-goers ranged from middle-aged men to teenagers accompanied by mom and grandma. It was a really great experience!
Afterwards, we took a stroll down North Ave. to Wicker Park for a late dinner at Silver Cloud Bar & Grill on Damen. Their menu was loaded with some delicious-sounding comfort food options, so if you're ever in the mood for some mac'n'cheese or TATER TOTS I'd check it out.
The walk back to the El, was probably the best part of the night. My boyfriend and friend are much bigger sports fans than I am, so we ended up stopping to stare into bar windows to catch a glimpse of the Notre Dame v. Michigan game. I don't know much about football, but it seemed CRAZY. Every time we decided to keep walking, the score would suddenly change! I guess Michigan won in the end?
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