3:21pm Took our time getting to the festival today. I’ll be honest in saying I’m not thrilled with today’s line up. That being said we discovered Amadou and Mariam - a west African blind duo backed by a band of deep talent. If they sound like Manu Chao, for good reason,he produced their last record. Good stuff.

4:23pm Sam Beam of Iron and Wine takes the stage with a strat instead of his signature Taylor acoustic. No complaints from me, sound is lound and full, enhanced by the always enjoyable slide guitar. Only a couple songs into their set and I’ve got a feeling it will be one of my more memorable encounters with them.

5:43pm Hands down best Iron + Wine show I’ve seen. We just got Saul Williams “List of Demands” and he’s somewhere amongst the fans rapping as I type. We’re in place 4 a special Girl Talk performance. Find us on stage.

5:53pm Saul Williams covers U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” - doesn’t sound as good, but sure seems important.

8:01pm Listening to The National go through “Ada”, so perfect. Girl Talk was a sweaty affair. We’re recovering with some beer and songs from Boxer - one of MoB’s favs for sure. Haven’t decided Kanye vs. NIN yet. Our weekend could end with The National with zero complaints. Thx Chicago.

9:21pm Started @ the back of the crowd for the National, were front row by the time they ended with “Mr. November”. Best I’ve seen the band? Definitely up there. Watching Kanye now, bored but don’t want the party to end.

Goodnight Chicago! See you in the (football) playoffs!

More to come…