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2011 Lollapalooza Preview Guide

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The 2011 Lollapalooza lineup has been announced! With bands such as Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Eminem and My Morning Jacket - this year's show is packed with some major talent.

93XRT has given us some inside tips and festival information for all of your concert going needs.

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The Details

August 5-7, 2011
Michigan & Congress
Grant Park / Chicago, IL
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The festival will be held August 5th-7th over what's expected to be a hot & sweaty weekend in Chicago. Tickets are on sale now so snatch them up before they're gone! Three day passes are going for $215 while a single day pass is priced at $134. If you feel like celebrating Lolla's 20th in style, cough up the dough for the three day VIP pass at $850! - Read more

A History

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Lollapalooza: In the beginning, it was an exciting new way for us to experience the best in modern rock. Now, 20 years later, it's become the best 3 days of the year for Chicago music fans. - Read more

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The Lineup

  • Eminem
  • Foo Fighters
  • Coldplay
  • My Morning Jacket
  • Muse
  • Deadmaus
  • A Perfect Circle
  • Kid Cudi
  • & over 130 more
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Insider Tips From 93XRT

You have your ticket, you know how to get here now lets go over some simple Do's and Don'ts while you're here: Leave your large backpacks at home! Bring a blanket, sheet, or towel to relax on, don't bring tents or chairs. Do bring a SOFT sided cooler with two factory sealed water bottles, up to one liter in size each per person. EMPTY camel backs and plastic bottles will be allowed. Don't bring a hard sided cooler with outside food and drink, glass containers, or metal aerosol cans, including that spray sunscreen! Don't bring any illegal substances, including alcohol, we want you to be able to stay and enjoy the show with us! Do remember to grab your (non-professional) cameras and flip videos to capture the experience.

Definitely DO check 93XRT.com all summer long for exclusive festival access, FREE Tickets, MP3 Downloads and Everything Lollapalooza!

Zack Nechvatal, WXRT / Lauren Wulf, CBS Local Chicago

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