Posts by Val Overbeck
North Coast Delivers Unforgettable Atmosphere, Performances
North Coast was exactly what I needed to close out the summer. With the heat wearing thin and spooky season on the horizon, the festival’s 15th anniversary arrived at the perfect time. It was my first North Coast, and Mother Nature set the tone with flawless weather…yet the true beauty revealed itself within the festival…
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Convergence Campout 2025: Music and Mindfullness
French Village, MO (Aug. 29, 2025) — From September 18–21, 2025, Convergence Wellness Campout returns to Astral Valley Art Park, welcoming seekers, creators, and heart-centered souls to embark on a transformative four-day experience. Blending the energy of a music festival, the depth of a retreat, and the playfulness of summer camp, Convergence offers an immersive…
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Tips for an Epic North Coast 2025
Get ready for the Midwest’s biggest Labor Day party as North Coast returns to SeatGeek Stadium this weekend. This is my first time attending this massively stacked fest, and I couldn’t be more excited. As a first-timer, I did plenty or research into how everything works after I finished drooling over the lineup. Here are…
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North Coast Marks 15 Years with ‘Night Lights’ Afterparty Lineup
This stacked lineup includes heavy hitters Excision, Daily Bread, Chris Lake, Zeds Dead B2B Liquid Stranger, Kaskade, Louis The Child, SVDDEN DEATH, Of The Trees, Galantis, ATLiens, SOFI TUKKER, and more. North Coast celebrates 15 years with 27 afterparties across Chicago – the festival’s most visionary nighttime programming ever. The festival has also released its…
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It’s All A Balance
Bring equilibrium back to your life in Iowa this summer! Balance Music and Arts Festival is just the thing to invigorate your soul. UPDATE: The new event will take place in Waterloo! More details to come! Nestled in Independence, Iowa, this festival is located 4 or 5 hours away from major Midwestern hubs like Chicago,…
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Frick Frack Black Jack Stole My Heart
Frick Frack Black Jack, you stole my heart 2 years ago at Dancefestopia. Since then, my partner and I have been hitting up flea markets, garage sales, thrift shops etc, in search of what I like to call WORTHY FRACK – rarities and oddities we knew you would be proud to display, and fellow gamblers…
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