What can I say? It was interesting getting out of bed on Saturday. You really know how old you are when after day one of a festival everything starts cracking on you. That being said, we were there right when the gates opened to start up Day 2 of Chicago Open Air. (In case you missed it, preparty post and Day One Chicago Open Air are linked). Day 2 was just amazing as day one and thank goodness, a lot warmer. I had goosebumps Friday night, so I wore Bill’s Foo Fighter Tshirt on Sunday. I may also have gotten some goth makeup done in the Headbanger Bier Tent.
You only live once, right? Plus, it looked really cool with my blue hair. Onto the bands:
City Of The Weak
Bill fell in love with this band. We had not heard them before, but they are a Midwest (from Minnesota band). I saw the lead singer around the festival, and she was so nice. They had a great sound and we will be looking into getting some of their music now that we are home.
Silver Snakes
Saint Asonia
Man, I love these guys. This is a band whose members all came from other bands. I loved when the lead singer (Adam Gontier) made the comment about how they always said they weren’t going to cover their old work (he came from Three Days Grace) but there comes a point you get sick of hearing the karaoke of your own song. (Some background here. Supposedly, the split between Adam and Three Days Grace was amicable. However, after this comment, I think it wasn’t. We in the crowd of course starting singing I hate everything about you after we picked up jaws from the ground. I’m still kinda in shock.) Amazing. I’d pay to see them in concert again.
Beartooth
So here is my funny on this band. I love when you are like I don’t know anything by these guys. Then we went to the stage and I actually knew quite a few of their songs and didn’t realize they sang them! Love this band too!
Nothing More
Helmet
Pop Evil
Alter Bridge
Breaking Benjamin
I thought I’d only know a few of their songs. I learned I was a much bigger fan than I thought. I knew every single song they played. They too were amazing, and I’d love to see them again!
Korn
Last time I saw Korn was around 1997. You know what? They still rock it. I’d love to see them again. (forgive the lighting. It looked cool in person. However, it makes taking good pictures difficult.)
Disturbed
Our hometown band. The only complaint I heard all night was that they only played one song in their encore. However, they played everything I loved. They did their Song of Silence cover too which is amazing live.
As you all can see, Day 2 of Chicago Open Air was just as jammed packed as Day One! An amazing time again was had by all. Wait till you see Day 3!
I bet this was such an amazing event. I would have had a blast and I love the goth makeup. Pretty cool look.
That looks like such an amazing time, I haven’t heard of the Chicago Air day and loving those photos. Great capture of this moment!
Chicago has a lot of really cool stuff going on. And that’s a lot of bands. Looks like a great day and I’m looking forward to seeing Day 3.
Glad you and your husband had such a great time at this event. That sure is a huge time commitment – two days of concerts.
It looks from the pictures like everyone had a great time.My son-in-law and daughter would have enjoyed this event and the always enjoy trips to Chicago.
What a fantastic day 2 full an array of talented artist. Wow, I too don’t know the last time I have either seen or heard from Korn.
This brings me back to my youth when I used to go to outdoor concerts. They were always such a blast!
Sounds like a great and fun event! something my husband would probably enjoy! I’ve never been to a festival, and only one out door concert but it was so much fun!
Music festivals are always a good time. I am not much of a rock/metal fan, but I am glad you enjoyed yourself.
I’m jealous! This is my kind of music and I love Alter Bridge. They’re so much better now that they’re not Creed 😉
Chicago has a lot of fun things to do and it looks like you had a super fun time.
Wow! What a really awesome time!! I would love to do something like that. Never been to anything like that before.
Looks like you rocked out! I love outdoor music festivals!
This looks like such a fun event! I love when I can go places to meet new people, be introduced to new ideas, and hear great music. Great pictures! Thank you for sharing your adventure.
This sounds like so much fun and hopefully some day I will be able to go to something like this event. The makeup looks interesting but fun. Thanks for sharing your experience and the amazing photos too.
I love music festivals so much – I’m excited for the iHeart Radio festival in Vegas in September! This is reminding me of how fun that’ll be : ) hope you had a great time!
I like going to music festivals but haven’t been for years. I am not into rock/metal music though.