Photos: Big Thief, Vagabon, King Krule & more delight during a rainy day 2 of Pitchfork

Fans enjoy Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 22, 2023.

The members of Big Thief – Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, James Krivchenia – are veteran Pitchfork Music Festival artists. The Brooklyn band has performed at the Chicago event many times in the past and on Saturday, July 22, they enthralled fans with a well-deserved headlining set.

Lightning delays and weather evacuations plagued the day causing sets from Snail Mail, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, and Palm (who will now be playing an early afternoon set on Sunday) to be cancelled. After thanking fans for coming to Big Thief’s set, Lenker took a moment to share some levity about the forecast sarcastically saying, “It’s such a beautiful evening,” as rain continued to drizzle down. “Happy With You,” “Dried Roses” and “Certainty” were early crowd-pleasers during the hushed performance.

Weyes Blood performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago on July 22, 2023.

Before Lenker and company closed things out, festival-goers also enjoyed music from Weyes Blood, MJ Lenderman, King Krule, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, and many more acts. The day was defined by thoughtful, nourishing sets that fed the rain-soaked soul while inspiring a sense of community among the crowd.

Check out photos from Day 2 of the Pitchfork Music Festival below and head over to Pitchforkmusicfestival.com to learn more about the event. Click here to find photos from the first day of the festival.

(Photos by Laurie Fanelli)