8:00am We took the train from Milwaukee into the city. Easily got to our hotel (room not available) so into storage our bags went.

1:15pm Rogue Wave kicks off Lollapalooza for us. I heard their entire set at SXSW from the outside of a very crowded tent, so this is a lot better listen. It’s definitely hot here. The Go! Team is up next for our crew, but some will probably sneak away to take a listen to Jeff Tweedy on the Kidz stage.

2:00pm Wayne Coyne is here debuting the upcoming Flaming Lips DVD Christmas On Mars for 200 lucky souls that are stealth enough to snag some of the ultra-limited tickets. Word is that it will go down after Radiohead.

Also – If you’re heading down to the festival grounds, expect to stand in line a long time!

3:21pm The Go! Team has an already sweaty crowd drenched. I’m admitting that I am watching/seeing/listening to Duffy right now. Mostly because I want a good spot for The Black Keys (who are up next), but also because it’s too damn hot to navigate from one side to another. You may find me swimming in the central fountain before the day is done.

3:39pm Leaving Duffy…

5:10pm The Black Keys are the best band at Lolla thus far. All albums represented, soooo good. There were plenty of beers downed, smelled mysterious scents and watched more than a couple people get the medic treatment. Remember to drink water y’all. Sorry kids, but I’ve got no idea how to get yourself a ticket for the Lips DVD screening later tonight. If you find out, drop us a comment. Who’s the best act you’ve seen so far? Anybody watching online? I miss air conditioning, but I miss Cat Power more…

6:10pm Grizzly Bear always impresses me with their ability to transform their theater-tailored harmonies into a beautiful outdoor set. We got “The Knife” + new material and have a few more songs before settling in with Bloc Party.

7:42pm Bloc Party was great, the sound for the main stage (AT&T) is absolutely perfect. We’re far far away for Radiohead but it’s about the music not the ability to see, right? Hoping for “Karma Police” and/or “Paranoid Android” since they left those off the set list when I caught them earlier this summer.

8:02pm Radiohead starts with “15 Step” … “You used to be alright, what happened?” There is still lingering daylight, once that leaves a great night will begin.

9:07pm “Everything In Its Right Place” + Fireworks — Awesome!

9:56 “Idioteque” – Goodnight – End of day one – Long walk to hotel

More to come….