The theme is “fun” for this year’s 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago, July 10-14 in Grant Park and what better way to kick off the line up of headline talent at the Petrillo Music Shell than with recent two-time Grammy® Award winners, fun. The fun. concert will be Wednesday, July 10, opening at 5:30 p.m. with indie rock band Delta Spirit.
fun. received six Grammy nominations for the 55th annual Grammy Awards, and also were the first rock band to receive nominations in all 'Big Four' categories, winning Best New Artist and Song of the Year for “We Are Young.”
Nate Reuess, Jack Antonoff and Andrew Dost began working together in New Jersey and just three years ago released their first album, Aim & Ignite, which featured the Song of the Year. “We Are Young” (Featuring Janelle Monàe). “We Are Young” reached #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 where it remained for six weeks while climbing to that same position on the Top 40, Hot Ac, Alternative and AAA radio formats. It was the highest debut for a new artist EVER at Top 40. Defying the cliche sophomore jinx, fun.’s second album, "Some Nights", was named one of the top albums of the year by Rolling Stone.
![Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/hash/27/1a/1363003365_4226_youtube_Sv6dMFF_yts_0.jpg?itok=4Vntn4eV "Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]")
Taste attendees need not wait for the evening to enjoy great music as once again the Bud Light Stage located on the southern end of the festival, where performances begin at noon, has some incredible local and regional talent. Topping the list of confirmed artists is “Golden” girl and Chicago artist, Kelly Hogan who will headline the Bud Light stage on Sunday, July 14.
Other artists include: Chicago bluesman Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials on Friday, July 12 at 5:20 p.m. and at 6:40 p.m. the Congregation, which has opened for Wilco; local bands Canasta on Saturday, July 13 at 5:20 p.m. followed by Company of Thieves at 6:40 p.m. to round out a full day of indie rock performances.
One lucky band will get a chance to perform on the Bud Light Stage through the 10th Annual RedEye’s Rock ‘n’ Vote contest. RedEye is currently seeking submissions from Chicago bands through April 14. To enter, visit redeyechicago.com/rock. RedEye will select ten finalists, and from those ten, the readers select their favorite at a concert this spring. The winner will perform at Taste of Chicago on Sunday, July, 14 at 4:00 p.m.
The 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago is July 10-14 in Grant Park and is open each day 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Find more information on the free admission festival here.
