Consistently one of the best outdoor concerts of the summer, Pitchfork's weekend music fest is a wallet-friendly way to check out some of the greatest indie acts, give or take an overrated buzz band. If you can afford a ticket to Chicago and a cheap place to crash, the fest itself ranges in cost from $30 for a one-day pass to $65 for all three days. Tickets for the 2009 event go on sale March 13. Mark your calendars for July 17-19.
Friday - "Write the Night: Set Lists by Request"
Built to Spill
The Jesus Lizard
Yo La Tengo
Tortoise
Saturday
The National
Pharoahe Monch
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Sunday
Grizzly Bear
The Walkmen
Vivian Girls