photos by James Richards IV

The Black Keys @ Lollapalooza on 8.03.2012

Friday night (8/3) of Lollapalooza 2012 finished off with headlining sets from Black Sabbath at the north end of Grant Park, Wale on the Google Play stage, Bassnectar at Perry's, and The Black Keys at the south end of the park. An unpublished set of pictures from The Keys' performance are in this post.

Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, introduced by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, kicked off their headlining set with "Howlin' For You" and went on to play other fan-favorites including "Tighten Up," "Everlasting Light," and "Gold on the Ceiling." More pictures, their full festival setlist, and some videos are below. Check out the rest of our DAY ONE pictures, as well as DAY TWO and DAY THREE.

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As seen on BrooklynVegan, this year's Lolla lineup includes everthing hinted on the #LOLLA ads, and much more....

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Lollapalooza 2011 (more by Grant MacAllister)

Especially if you're in Chicago, you may have started to notice "#LOLLA" ads, like this one (which references lyrics from Santigold's "L.E.S. Artistes")...

As CoS points out, across the web and CTA public transit system, there have been sightings of ads just like the above for Jack White, Sigur Ros(!), Justice, The Weeknd, Bloc Party, M83, Die Antwoord, Twin Shadow, The Shins, The Black Keys, The Big Pink, Wale, Washed Out, and Kimbra. Those are just some of the artists rumored to be playing the festival that takes place from August 3-5 in Grant Park.

As mentioned, Lollapalooza's initial lineup will be revealed on April 11. Time TBA.

What about reunited band of the moment At The Drive-In? Time will tell if we get them at Lolla, but meanwhile you can get your Omar Rodriguez-Lopez fix with Le Butcherettes, who visit Chicago for two shows in early-June. He's now a full-time member of that band.

Have you noticed any other ads that you can confirm with a snapshot? Feel free to tweet it at us and/or tag us in a Facebook post of the image. Happy rumor season!

dancing man from the "Lonely Boy" video

Cate Le Bon and Talkdemonic are playing Schubas on February 14th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow (12/16), at noon CST.

Tennis are playing Lincoln Hall on February 26th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

The Head and the Heart and Drew Grow & the Pastors' Wives are playing the Vic on March 8th. Tickets go on sale this Satuday, at 10AM CST.

As announced, The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys are playing the United Center on March 19th. Presale tickets will be available from 10AM to 10PM tomorrow (12/16). Password: elcamino . Tickets go on sale to the general public this Saturday (12/17), at 10AM CST.

As announced, The Magnetic Fields are playing both March 26th & 27th at the Vic.
Tickets for both shows go on sale this Saturday, at 10AM CST.

Ian McCulloch (of Echo & the Bunnymen) is playing Schubas on March 27th & 28th.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, at 10AM CST.

Ben Kweller is playing Lincoln Hall on March 31st.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

Lucero and William Elliot Whitmore are playing Metro on April 7th.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, at noon CST.

The War On Drugs @ Webster Hall in April (more by Amanda Hatfield)

today in Chicago
* Kinky Friedman @ SPACE
* Letters To Santa @ The Second City
* Torch Singer, Rock Falls @ Subterranean
* The War on Drugs, Still Corners, Arc in Round @ Lincoln Hall
* Heavy Weekly, Poundcake, Cask, Big Black Bed @ Ultra Lounge
* Shelby Pollard, Colin Tyler, Deadbeat, Andrew Masters @ Beat Kitchen
* Rocket From The Tombs, Plastic Crimewave Sound, Warm Ones @ Empty Bottle

The Black Keys were hassled by, and played on Colbert. Footage below.

Letters To Santa continues at The Second City.

G-Side have a new video for "Rabbits." Catch them at the Empty Bottle on the 13th.

What else?

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Florence & the Machine @ the Creators Project (more by Dominick Mastrangelo)

today in Chicago
* Conor Redig Memorial Concert @ Hideout
* M. Ward, Carlos Forster, Mike Coykendall @ Schubas
* Florence & the Machine, Laura Marling @ Chicago Theatre
* Missing Monuments, Tyler Jon Tyler, Rich Crook @ Empty Bottle
* Saviours, Ramming Speed, Ramova, D-Connect @ Double Door
* Shawn Colvin, Jake Armerding @ Old Town School of Folk Music
* So Many Ways, Cave Bear, Late In The Playoffs, Beggars @ Panchos
* Drought, Rocket Miner, The End Of The Ocean, North By North @ Bottom Lounge
* Wretched, The Browning, Massakren, Serpents, Miles From Exile, Vicious Attack, War Brides @ Ultra Lounge

The Black Keys played Saturday Night Live. Check out the footage below.

What else?

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The Black Keys @ Coachella 2011 (more by David Andrako)

The Black Keys have just announced a 2012 tour in support of their forthcoming album El Camino, out 12/6 via Nonesuch Records. Fresh off their own headlining run, the Arctic Monkeys will support the band on all North American dates. The two acts will play the United Center on March 19th. Tickets go on sale to the general public on December 17th. There's also an Internet pre-sale marked for the 16th, stay tuned for the password.

All 2011/12 tour dates are below..

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The Black Keys @ Central Park Summerstage (more by Jessica Amaya)

The Black Keys are playing Conan tonight at 11PM/10PM CST on TBS.

They took home three Grammys last night for...
Best Alternative Music Album - Brothers
Best Recording Package - Brothers (Michael Carney)
Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocals - "Tighten Up"

They also have a new video for "Howlin' For You" which can be viewed below...

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