Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’
Let’s Get Funky With The FunkBox!
Are you ready for the funk? If so, get ready for FunkBox from Nicky Roland! Nicky Roland comes from Chicago and he sure brought the funk with this one. If you’re into groovy types of music, this one is your thing! FunkMachine gets its name from the seminal drum machine that led so many people…
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The BEST Artists At Necropolis Music Fest
Chicago, are you ready for the next big Halloween Festival? We haven’t had one in the area in the past few years, and boy, are we ready! Recently, Auris Presents put on Heatwave and it was a blast! The same company is bringing us Necropolis and we’re ready to get spooky! Okay, so these are…
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The Ups And Downs of Sacred Rose
All photos were taken by Daniel Moskovits. Recap by Daniel Karasek. The inaugural Sacred Rose festival brought together an insane lineup blending psychedelic, bluegrass, and jam grooves to the SeatGeek stadium complex. This event was birthed this year in Chicago and has many in the festival community abuzz with chatter, with tales of both woes…
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It’s North Coast Week!
Are you ready for North Coast? Well, get ready because we are going to party hard at NC! Savannah and I will be repping The Festival Voice this entire weekend. First off, let’s talk logistics. Let’s start with how to get there! You can drive yourself but remember that you need a parking pass to…
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HAPPY ARC WEEK!!!
Happy ARC week! It’s time for us to shake the dust from the week, the month, the year (so far) and bask in the glory of Dance Music. Labor Day has always been a holiday celebrating our contribution to work. It is fitting that we will all be putting in “over-time” with our glutes and…
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Necropolis Is Chicago’s Newest Festival
Chicago Fam! We’re super excited to announce the newest Chicago festival, Necropolis! Auris Presents is bringing you their newest festival, and after the success of their last event, Heatwave, they wanted to bring the heat yet again for Necropolis Music Festival. They are also the team responsible for ARC Music Festival, happening this Labor Day. Northerly…
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The Schedule For North Coast Is HERE!!
The moment everyone has been waiting for is HERE! North Coast has just unveiled their schedule for the upcoming festival, taking place this Labor Day Weekend at the Seat Geek Stadium in Chicago. Are you ready for the fun? Check out their lineup! Let’s start with FRIDAY! There are some great names on this lineup…
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ARC Announces ARC After Dark
ARC recently delivered their full lineup and now, they’re at it again with their official ARC After Dark Parties! ARC Music Festival is also introducing some sick back-to-back sets that are going to blow your mind at their Labor Day Festival. ARC is set to return to Chicago’s Union Park with a lineup that is…
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ARC Is Just Around The Corner!
September 2nd through the 4th, 2022, Chicago opens her arms to some of the top billed artists in house, techno, minimal and tech-house. For those who love the “untz” music, it’s imperative that we go to Detroit for Movement on Memorial Day weekend and now Arc on Labor Day weekend. Thanks to AURIS PRESENTS, the…
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North Coast Brings The FIRE and Takeovers!
Are you ready for the best end-of-summer bash? North Coast is coming up quickly and I’m here to share some of the awesome things to take part in at the festival! But before you start, check out the official North Coast Playlist on Spotify so you can begin vibing now! Toast Of The Coast DJ…
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Arc’s Second Iteration Is Back in Chicago!
Arc. This is the second iteration of the festival, but my first year attending. Let’s call the first year a fluke, as I was too surprised festivals were back to get the funds together to attend. That’s not to say it wouldn’t have been worth it and that I am any less psyched for this…
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Bring It On, North Coast!
Personally, I’ve never been to North Coast but I do frequent Chicago a lot. I enjoy going to a ton of shows in this area and I’m excited to be covering North Coast! The festival is coming up really fast- this Labor Day Weekend! The festival takes place at the Seatgeek Stadium, located in Chicago.…
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GET STOKED FOR SUMMER SMASH
WHEN: July 17-19 WHERE: Chicago, Illinois Get stoked for Summer Smash – Chicago’s largest independent hip-hop festival! Bringing in over 90,000 attendees. Buckle up for Summer Smash Summer Smash features a stacked hip hop line up featuring Post Malone, Wiz Khalifa, and Playboi Carti. There will be over 60 artists performing at Douglass Park and…
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Elephante Brings That Dopamine!
Do you guys remember last fall, when I got to chat with Elephante through Zoom? That was such a great experience! During the interview, he mentioned his Heavy Glow tour, which I actually got to check out! I was able to go check out the show and meet Elephante, aka Tim, IRL! This was really…
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It’s Going To Be A Heatwave In Chicago!
Chicago is bringing the HEAT! Get ready for Chicago’s newest festival, Heatwave! Auris Presents, Chicago’s leading force in live music events, has just today announced the debut festival. Heatwave will take over Chicago July 16 & 17 . Pop-art inspired the event and the plan is to bridge the gap between experiential art and globally…
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Spring Awakening’s 10 Year Anniversary!
It’s almost time for summer and you know what that means: festival season! One festival that I’m curious to check out again is Spring Awakening! I went back in 2013 and 2014 but then took a break so I could check out other festivals in the area. But this year, I’m ready to check out…
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New Sacred Rose Festival in Chicago
Chicago is announcing their newest festival! This is a great location to trace the lineage of numerous popular American genres because Chicago has such a wonderful history. The city is famous for being a cultural hub of jazz, blues, and rock n’ roll. Now, in honor of The Windy City’s rich background for diverse artistic innovation…
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Worakls Is Coming to The USA!
Worakls is up to some big things. He’s famous for his countless electro-melodic releases and his vibrant live shows that you may have heard of before. And now, Worakls is back in the USA for a series of live performances this winter. The tour is launching January 14 with a series of shows in San…
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Coasties Get Ready For North Coast!!!
All you Coasties had better get ready because North Coast Music Festival, presented by Collectiv Presents (formerly North Coast Music Group), has announced its 2022 First Wave Lineup! The lineup is one that will go down in the books. The fest will continue as Labor Day Weekend’s biggest party happening September 2-4 in the legendary…
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Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone with Rü
Check out the full interview HERE! I’ve had my share of hosting interviews. From experts in their field to those just getting their feet wet and everything in between. I’ve found it pretty remarkable how much I can learn about my interviewees based on how elaborate (or lack thereof) they answered the questions. Ohio-born, Chicago-based…
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