Lou Reed has things mighty mellow as the clock strikes 10 p.m. at the Cellular South stage. With three guitars, a round, sweet electric standup bass, and various loops and synths, Reed’s band paints a sophisticated New York backdrop for the singer-songwriter’s deadpan poetry. After opening with the kissoff tune “Mad,” Reed counted off the distinctive chord riff of “Sweet Jane.” A rousing “I Wanna Know (The Pit and the Pendulum)” gave way to the tender “Guardian Angel,” which featured Reed showing off his seven-string guitar.

A lot of folks are taking a load off, sitting on the curbs or on tarps to give their dogs a rest. It’s getting chillier out too, but I bet Santana’s upcoming set will keep everyone warmed up. Speaking of warmed up, I can hear Santana’s trumpet player warming up right outside our trailer in the backstage area. At 58 degrees, that’s a cold piece of brass to be blowing into …