Taste of Lincoln Park, Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

The Taste of Lincoln Park is one of Chicago’s many summer street festivals. In this case, Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood is closed for an afternoon and evening of food, music, and other activities. There wasn't an impressive array of food options, but as it was only a couple blocks from my house, any situation would have been fine with me. The main act of the evening was the Gin Blossoms, who every thirty-something remembers from their few hits in the 90’s. Also playing that night were Tripping Billies, a Dave Matthews cover band.

After wandering the festival a bit, we started watching the cover band, which were surprisingly good.
After a few songs, we trekked down to the other end of the festival to see the Gin Blossoms. However, that end of the festival was completely packed. It was difficult to squeeze into a spot anywhere reasonably close to the stage. There were only a few songs that any of us wanted to see and showing up late for their set, we missed one of them, “Follow You Down.” After a few songs, including “Found Out About You” and “Allison Road” we decided we were better off with the Dave Matthews cover band. So back down the other end we trekked. It was much less crowded, and we got to hear a few songs that the real band didn't play earlier that month.

Gin Blossoms Setlist:
Follow You Down
Somewhere Tonight
Don't Change for Me
Miss Disarray
As Long as It Matters
Found Out About You
Until I Fall Away
Learning the Hard Way
Lost Horizons
Allison Road
Dead or Alive on the 405
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I'm Ready
Wave Bye Bye
'Til I Hear It from You
Hey Jealousy
Encore:
Competition Smile
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