Just before 5 p.m., Pitchfork organizers evacuated Union Park, citing severe weather. Though drenched by the ensuing rainstorm, many attendees chose to stick it out, taking shelter in surrounding businesses until the festival resumed at 6:30. Photo: Cousin Daniel
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An effervescent Ric Wilson performed early on at the Red Stage, backed by the Lane Tech Marching Band. Photo: Cousin Daniel
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At the sunny peak of the day, Cate Le Bon performed a mellow set, including songs off her new album, Reward. "Holy shit, Chicago, it's so freaking hot and this dress doesn’t breathe," she quipped. Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Girl group CHAI pumped up wilting crowds with a high-energy set. Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Jay Som's dreamy, lo-fi performance was the calm before the storm: Shortly after her set, officials began evacuating Union Park. Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Long time, no see: Stereolab's highly fêted Saturday show was its first U.S. appearance in more than a decade. The group narrowly avoided being rained out, performing with only a slight delay after the storm. (Kurt Vile and Amber Mark weren't as lucky.) Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Bidding adieu to the festival, vocalist Lætitia Sadier said, "Thank you, Chicago — see you again soon." Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Showing off his hometown pride with a Bulls jersey, Jeremih revisited crowdpleasers like "Birthday Sex" and "Planez." Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian. As a nod to Chicago's blues tradition, the band closed its set with "The Blues Are Still Blue." Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Murdoch and guitarist-vocalist Stevie Jackson Photo: Cousin Daniel
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The Isley Brothers rewarded those who braved the elements with a hit-filled closer, capped off by "Shout." Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Lead singer Ronald Isley Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Ernie Isley licks his guitar. Photo: Cousin Daniel
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Braving A Soaked Saturday at Pitchfork
For a moment, Day 2’s sudden downpour looked like it would be the festival’s downfall. But for Jeremih, Belle & Sebastian, the Isley Brothers, and others, the show went on.
