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The Raconteurs (you know, Jack White’s other band) recently took to the streets to promote their new album Consolers of the Lonely and yours truly had the fortune of catching them during their two-show visit in Austin, TX. The show offered big riffs, catchy hooks and a side of Jack White that is rarely seen.

After a mildly entertaining set from Birds of Avalon (I get it, you listen to Sabbath and Floyd) a near capacity crowd at Stubb’s BBQ was treated to a true display of what a rock show should be. As a slew of roadies set up for the Rac’s, 1930s blues was blasting from the speakers, a sure sign that Mr. White was near. The band took stage to a raucous applause and launched straight into the titular opening track from the new LP. When they slid right into their next song, the up-tempo “Attention”, they let it be known that they were here for one thing and one thing only: to rock your goddamn face off.

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What was that thing you were supposed to do today? It probably wasn’t “buy Lolla tickets” but you should go ahead and do it anyway because the lineup is fantastic. From August 1st to the 3rd, Grant Park in Chicago will be graced with the likes of Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, The Raconteurs, Chicago’s own Wilco and Kanye West.

Advanced 3-day passes are on sale for $190 and when those sell out, which I imagine won’t take long considering the strength of the lineup, the price bumps up to $205. You can get all of the juicy details and the full lineup here. Carpool anyone?