Pitchfork Music Festival 2009 Update: Saturday Tix Sold Out, Friday Tix Available
 

As predicted, Saturday tickets to the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival (July 17th - July 19th @ Union Park) have sold out. Tickets for Friday's "Write the Night" portion of the festival are available in very limited quantity, so buy now if you want to attend! Friday's line-up features what are sure to be legendary sets from Tortoise, Yo La Tengo, the Jesus Lizard, and Built to Spill. What better way to spend the eve of the Pitchfork Music Festival weekend than to gear up with some of the heaviest hitters of the last 20 years of indie rock. The best part is the festival-goers have picked the playlist. Want to hear "Car" by Built to Spill or "Seasick" by the Jesus Lizard? If you picked it, they play it. Don't miss out on what may be the mix tape of your dreams. Tickets for Friday can be purchased here: http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com .

Pitchfork Music Festival Webcast
Only a few Friday tickets remain, but fear not. Those who are unable to attend the festival can watch the event as it happens via webcast, which will be available on the media page of the festival website: http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com /media.php.

Pitchfork Music Festival In the Community
Just like any other considerate and conscientious member of the community, The Pitchfork Music Festival realizes that there are countless organizations working tirelessly to better the world we live in, or simply to provide a service that is not conventionally available to those who need it. From national organizations striving to help those who can't help themselves, such as United Way and Saving Shelter Pets, to local organizations that simply make the lives of those they touch a little brighter, such as Rock for Kids and Literacy Works, the Pitchfork Music Festival contributes to the causes that play an important role in our community and provides them with a venue to promote their objectives. Please take a look at the organizations PMF strongly supports and hopes you will, as well: http://pitchforkmusicfestival.com/community.php

Pitchfork Music Festival - Environment/Sustainability
The Pitchfork Music Festival takes our responsibility to the environment seriously, and encourages our audience, performing artists, and PMF vendors to do the same. That's why, to ensure the greenest festival possible, we've brought back the PMF Recycling store, where festival-goers can bring their plastic cups and bottles and exchange them for great festival swag. The Festival has also taken steps to use hybrid vehicles, provided by ZipCar, for PMF operations, and are generating all power for the event from Biodiesel fuel. A brief summary of some steps we're taking to ensure that our environmental "footprint" is as small as possible can be seen here: http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com /recycle.php

Pitchfork Music Festival 2009 Schedule

FRIDAY, JULY 17
8:40 (A) Built to Spill
7:20 (C) The Jesus Lizard
6:10 (A) Yo La Tengo
5:00 (C) Tortoise

SATURDAY, JULY 18
8:40 (A) The National
8:30 (B) The Black Lips
7:30 (B) Matt and Kim
7:25 (C) Beirut
6:30 (B) Lindstrøm
6:15 (A) Doom
5:30 (B) Wavves
5:15 (C) Yeasayer
4:30 (B) Ponytail
4:15 (A) Final Fantasy
3:35 (B) Bowerbirds
3:20 (C) The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
2:40 (B) The Antlers
2:30 (A) Fucked Up
1:45 (C) Plants and Animals
1:45 (B) The Dutchess & The Duke
1:00 (A) Cymbals Eat Guitars
1:00 (B) Disappears

SUNDAY, JULY 19
8:40 (A) The Flaming Lips
8:30 (B) The Very Best
7:30 (B) Mew
7:25 (C) Grizzly Bear
6:30 (B) Vivian Girls
6:15 (A) M83
5:30 (B) Japandroids
5:15 (C) The Walkmen
4:30 (B) DJ/Rupture
4:15 (A) The Thermals
3:35 (B) Women
3:20 (C) Pharoahe Monch
2:40 (B) The Killer Whales
2:30 (A) Blitzen Trapper
1:45 (C) Frightened Rabbit
1:45 (B) Dianogah
1:00 (A) The Mae Shi
1:00 (B) Michael Columbia

A=Aluminum Stage, B=Balance Stage, C=Connector Stage

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About the Pitchfork Music Festival:

This year marks the fourth anniversary of the Pitchfork Music Festival -- and the fifth time Pitchfork has presented a music festival in Union Park. The three-day event will once again showcase a wide range of global artists on three stages, with a focus on forward thinking programming at a reasonable price. Beginning with the music and continuing through all facets of its production, the Pitchfork Music Festival is dedicated to providing both attendees and musicians an overwhelmingly positive, comfortable, and fun experience. In years past the Pitchfork Music Festival has proven to be the best event to see indie stars in key, ascendant points in their careers, as well as a wide range of established and widely loved artists that appeal to a diverse audience.

An independently run, consistently sold-out festival, Pitchfork attracts more than 45,000 fans of all ages from 45 states and 11 countries. With over 50 individual vendors, as well as specialty fairs, the Pitchfork Music Festival offers attendees a wide range of activities on top of its stellar musical program. Additionally, the fest not only supports local businesses and the local economy, but also promotes the Chicago arts community as a whole.

Pitchfork Media is the premier destination for music criticism, news, features, and audio/video content. With more than 1.9 million unique readers per month and over 20 million page views, Pitchfork has earned one of the internet’s most loyal followings and a reputation as the music world’s primary tastemaker.

Tickets for the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival are on sale now. Further information can be found at http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com .