I loved Pitchfork Music Festival last weekend. I had a grand time. I think Pitchfork Festival is one of the best things to happen to Chicago in general, and Chicago's music scene specifically, in a very long time. Kudos to you, Pitchfork peeps, kudos to you.
That said, where my ladies at? This year's lineup was sorely missing in women on stage - with the exception of the woman in !!!, I don't think I saw a woman on stage the entire weekend. (Granted, I did miss some of the bands that played earlier in the day on Saturday and Sunday.) I understand there are scheduling problems, and not all bands are on tour, and some might be playing that other festival, but c'mon, you couldn't find just a few more ladies?
So, Pitchfork, I put together a list of ten women/bands I think you should consider for next year. In no particular order...
Breeders - They put on an amazing show at Metro this fall, and we'd love to see them outside in the sunshine.
Erykah Badu - Her new album New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War was named by your own website as one of the most overlooked records this year.
Patti Smith - She'd fulfill the "rock n roll heritage" spot in the lineup, and you seemed to like her latest album. Plus, we know she's played outdoor music festivals before.
Mirah - She did a whole album about insects. She's got to be a little nuts, which is always fun live.
Joan Jett - A few years back, the ladies of WOW got a chance to see Joan Jett perform live, and we were all blown away. She'd bring the punk.
Sally Shapiro - You love her, she's never performed live - how cool would it be if she debuted at the festival?
The Go! Team - Hey, you're the ones who said this is the kind of music that plays big on stage, so bring it to us!
The Pipettes - You can't see these ladies live without singing along, and you already love their album.
The Prototypes - People at this festival would love them. I saw three of their shirts this weekend. I know you'd have to bring them all the way from France, but I think it would be worth it.
Kate Havnevik - She's Norweigan, she owns a record label, her voice is haunting and sometimes creepy. What's not to like?
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