XRT/Bud Light Big Holiday Show w/ The Flaming Lips,Phoenix,Pete Yorn

Dec 11, 2009 7:00 pm (Friday)
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40.00 to 50.00More about these performers
The Flaming Lips
Even within the eclectic world of alternative rock, few bands were so brave, so frequently brilliant, and so deliciously weird as the Flaming Lips. From their beginnings as Oklahoma weirdos to their pop culture breakthrough in the mid-'90s to their status as one of the most respected groups of the 2000s, the Lips have ridden one of the more surreal and haphazard career trajectories in pop music. An acid-bubblegum band with as much affinity for sweet melodies as blistering noise assaults, their off-kilter sound, uncommon emotional depth, and bizarre history (packed with tales of self-immolating fans and the like) firmly established them as ...The Flaming Lips tour dates and bio
Pete Yorn
Peter (Pete) Yorn (born July 27, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who first gained international recognition when his music, including the song "Strange Condition", appeared in the 2000 film Me, Myself & Irene. Yorn also wrote the film's score. orn was encouraged enough to maintain a focus on music while attending Syracuse University (class of 1996) where he was a major in the department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies and a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. After graduating, Yorn moved to Los Angeles, where he began to attract a following with his performances at Cafe Largo. Film producer Bra...More about Allstate Arena
Allstate Arena
Formerly the Rosemont Horizon, this large arena is used mainly for DePaul basketball games, large musical events and conventions. The parking is well known for its near misses with O'Hare-bound airliners, and the roof actually collapsed during construction. The acoustics aren't great either. It's the home of the minor league hockey team, the Chicago Wolves. Tickets for their games range from $8-$30; call 1-800-THE-WOLVES to purchase. Phone: (847) 635-6601Post a Countdown Widget
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