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Taste of Chicago 2014 Music Lineup: Jeff Tweedy, Janelle Monae, More

By DNAinfo Staff | April 21, 2014 10:19am
 Jeff Tweedy will perform at this year's Taste of Chicago.
Jeff Tweedy will perform at this year's Taste of Chicago.
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CHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office announced the 2014 Taste of Chicago music lineup Monday, and it includes everything from old-school country to electronic rock.

On July 9, electro-rock sensations AWOLNATION will play the fest, along with Austin-based alt-rockers Saints of Valory.

On July 10, the soulful Janelle Monae will play, and Gary Clark Jr. will open for her with his classic R&B tunes.

Grammy-winners Emmylou Harris and Nickel Creek will play the Petrillo stage July 11 along with folk/gospel performer Parker Millsap.

The headliner will be a local favorite on July 12 — Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. More July 12 perfomers will be announced at a later date.

Other fest perfomers include reggae act the Wailers and singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc, both slated to play July 13.

The 34th annual Taste of Chicago will take place in Grant Park July 9-13.