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Showing posts with label North Coast Music Fest 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label North Coast Music Fest 2012. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The 4th Annual Summer's Last Stand NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013



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North Coast Music Festival is thrilled to announce the fourth annual DOS EQUIS TOAST OF THE COAST! NCMF will pick one DJ and one live act to perform at the 2013 North Coast Music Festival! Last year, Vapor Eyes, Second City Citizens, and Indigo Sun won the contest and performed at the festival on one of the main stages. In the previous years, local hip-hop artist ProbCause won the contest, and was invited back to perform at the festival in its second year. Full rules and details below: 

Artist SubmissionsBetween June 25th and July 9th, upload your favorite track and begin to rally your voters.  Hopefully others will agree with your choice  and help propel your case. Enter your submission here.

Voting: Between July 9th and July 22nd, vote once per day, every day, if you want to make a life-changing difference in the life of one live act and one DJ. Each e-mail address will be allotted one vote per day, so encourage your supporters to vote early and often! VOTING ENDS midnight on July 22nd!

The Decision: On July 23rd, the votes will be tallied and out of the top 20 vote getters, 4 DJs and 4 live acts will be chosen to round out our 8 Finalists.  These finalists will each play a short set on July 31st for organizers and their fans at The MID (306 North Halsted).  Wow them, and you'll be one of two winners.  They'll pick one live act and one DJ to join the main stage lineup at this year’s fest.  

If you or your friends create multiple accounts (or try to use bots to vote for you), it’s cheating, and we will disqualify those votes. So please, don’t waste your time or ours cheating.

Tickets are on sale now for the festival through Clubtix.com!


North Coast Music Festival
August 30th - September 1st, 2013
Union Park
Chicago, IL 60607
All Ages
Friday: 3 PM - 10 PM
Saturday/Sunday: Noon - 10 PM



Sunday, September 2, 2012

ChiIL Live Shows Saturday At North Coast Music Fest #photo filled feature




Check out ChiIL Live Shows Photo Filled Recap of North Coast Music Festival 2012--Saturday







We're rockin' NCMF for the 3rd year.   Of course the people watching is prime.





 

  





We ran into old friends and made a few new ones.   



Predicted thunder storms held off for the most part.   Hope we're as lucky for  Sunday.

   

  The sets we caught were Future Rock, The Rapture,  Atmosphere, Girl Talk and Umphrey's McGhee.


We had another annual Shreddy Shirt Boy (AKA:  Mat with 1 T) Sighting!



Even the Sheeple got in on the action!!

Highlights were The Rapture, who blew away the Coast Stage with sweet sax, cow bell, and rockin' vocals reminiscent of P.I.L.  We really dug them live and would catch them again in a second.  

 




Girl Talk wasn't as stellar as the last time I saw him, but his sets are always a big dance parTAY, and yesterday was no exception.   He hand picks dancers throughout the day, to join in on stage, so there was an enthusiastic, colorful crew of eye candy.



UM played a rockin' fest finale that was the icing on the cake.   We've watched them grow over the years from a semi-interesting, minor jam band to a force to reckon with.   

NCMF hosed us this year, and instead of all access & pit photo passes like the past 2 years, we were stuck with GA.   There have been some management changes behind the scenes at NCMF and they seem to have forgotten who their friends are.   So, we don't have any close headliner shots this year--their loss.   

We do, however, have loads of close pit photos of Umphrey's McGhee from Summer Camp Music Fest 2011 & 2012 we'll work up into an all UM feature and share here, with our readers.   So, if you're an old UM fan or someone new whose mind they blew last night, check back with ChiIL Live Shows like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often.   We'll have more sweet, photo filled features, tour news, free downloads, and reviews for you, in the very near future.

The line for the Groupon Silent Disco was massive.   And we didn't see too many people over doing it on the party favors to the point of needing a police escort or an ambulance ride.   We only saw a few children, less than past years, despite the official party line-- kids welcome-under age 10 free.   

I must say though, the NCMF litter was crazy over the top and we hit a LOT of music festivals.    Despite a recycling nod on the NCMF site and signage, the crowd trashed Union Park and seemed to not use the garbage and recycling cans much at all!    That said, there was a huge lack of garbage cans outside of the VIP lounge and by Groupon, so people were just dropping their empty cups and food trash in piles.

We split the headliners, catching half a set of Girl Talk and half Umphrey's McGhee.   A huge, enthusiastic  crowd was gathered for both.   There were more "toys" at UM--glowing poi balls, hoops, and the ubiquitous glow finger glove wielders.  
 

Seems like even the newbies without spinning talent can now get in people's faces and wiggle their fingers around, and find an appreciative audience.  We got some stellar hoops shots this year.








We'll be back today covering NCMF from Mathien and IndigoSky at 2:30, till the final notes of Pretty Lights fade out at 10pm.   Check out our must see list right here and our sweet Camaro SS loaner from Chevy--NCMF12 Sponsors, right here. See you out there.   And once again, check back like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often.   We'll have loads more NCMF recaps, Riot Fest previews and features, and more.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

ChiIL Live Shows, Camaro SS & North Coast Music Fest--Life Is Good! @northcoastfest #NCMF #chevy #ourtownourheroes




 

Thanks Chevy!  The red-orange Camero SS Convertible ROCKS!!   So stoked I get to drive it for a week.   Thanks to all our readers, friends, & family who voted for me as one of GM's Our Town Our Heroes finalists.   Swing by and see the Chevy street team at North Coast Music Fest and nominate your own hero for a shot at winning a week in a car of your choice for the hero AND the nominator!

Friday, August 31, 2012

ChiIL Live Show's Must Sees--North Coast 2012 #NCMF @northcoastfest



It's here!!   And so it begins.   North Coast Music Festival 2012.   For the next 3 days, we'll be sending summer off in style and rockin' Union Park.   

*Remember, this year kids under 10 are free with a paying adult (down from 12 and under last year-boo!)    Still, they've got Riot Fest beat.   They're only admitting punk kin under 5 for free.   Boo and hiss.   So get your little hippies & house freaks outta the house and introduce them to some of your favorites before they're a bar-worthy 18+ or 21+ and would rather die than go to a music fest with their PARENTS!   

3 day passes (except VIP) and Sunday single day passes are SOLD OUT. 

There are so many sweet choices.    We'll be shooting all 3 days, catching a bunch of sets and even more crowd shots.  Unfortunately--Murphy's Concert Law applies and multiple bands I want to see equally badly are up against each other.   We'll see how things play out or catch some half sets.

I'm a bit old school in that it's more fun to shoot a band than a DJ--How many floating head/macbook shots can you really see before it gets boring.    I dig bands with instruments.    That said, we do plan to catch Girl Talk for sure.   We have some jam friends from back in the Grateful Dead and Phish Phreak days who are now completely obsessed with Pretty Lights.    So we may check them out live, too.    We ditched em at Summer Camp Music Festival for burlesque and Jane's Addiction, so since that's not an option here....maybe this time.  

We've seen and shot both Girl Talk, Umphrey's McGee and Van Ghost (numerous times) at Summer Camp Music Festival and elsewhere and recommend catching them all this weekend.   We're especially stoked to finally catch Mathien live.   We were in the middle of a video interview with ALO and missed 'em at Summer Camp.   Mathien plays the Dos Equis Stage at 2:30 PM Sunday.   Check 'em out.



  

**Click the daily schedule links here to hear a sample of each band, read band profiles, set up your own schedule, sync with your friends, and more.**




Here are the Major players
NCMF 2012

PRETTY LIGHTS · GIRL TALK · STS9 · UMPHREY'S MCGEE
AXWELL · STEVE ANGELLO · KNIFE PARTY · ATMOSPHERE
STEVE AOKI · EXCISION · ALESSO · PAUL OAKENFOLD
BIG BOI · THE RAPTURE · EOTO
DIGITALISM · CHUCKIE · TOMMY TRASH · YELAWOLF
MODESTEP · FELIX DA HOUSECAT · FUTURE ROCK · MORD FUSTANG · 
BEATS ANTIQUE · YACHT · DAN DEACON · GRAMATIK · REBIRTH BRASS BAND
BOOMBOX · DIGITAL TAPE MACHINE · MAYA JANE COLES · MIDNIGHT CONSPIRACY
KING KHAN & THE SHRINES · THUNDERCAT · PAPADOSIO · NiT GriT · TWO FRESH
SAVOY · MINNESOTA · VAN GHOST · COM TRUISE · PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS · ZION I
Mr. MFN EXQUIRE · AUTO BODY · THIBAULT · WYLLYS & THE NY HUSTLERS ENSEMBLE · ZEBO
ABDECAF · FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY · TEAM BAYSIDE HIGH · STRANGE ARRANGEMENT
STRATUS · LOBOUNCE · GENTLEMEN HALL · NORDJS · PAUL UNIVERSE · MARIO FLOREK
KID COLOR · DJ SOLO · PROBCAUSE · ORVILLE KLEIN · BUHAY · MATHIEN · JAMIE LONO
ARTS of LIFE BAND

and many, many more including the best in local djs in the Groupon Silent Disco!


Here's the daily line ups break down with who we're stoked to see featured in red.    We'll be adding loads more as we go and running photo filled band features.

Today we've got kids in school & team gymnastics so we can't make it till the headliners.   But Saturday and Sunday are a whole different matter!   Tonight we're all about STS9.




Friday August 31st - NCMF 2012 DAY 1

STS9
Axwell
Knife Party
Paul Oakenfold
EOTO
Yelawolf
Mord Fustang
Midnight Conspiracy
King Khan & The Shrines
Papadosio
Two Fresh
Minnesota
Auto Body
Abdecaf
Team Bayside High
Gentlemen Hall
...and many more!


Saturday September 1st - NCMF 2012 DAY 2

Girl Talk
Umphrey's McGee

Atmosphere
Excision
Alesso
The Rapture
Tommy Trash
Felix Da Housecat
Future Rock
Beats Antique
YACHT
Dan Deacon
Gramatik
NiT GriT
People Under The Stairs
Mr. MFN Exquire
Thibault
Zebo
Family Groove Company
Strange Arrangement
LoBounce
NORdjs
ProbCause
...and many more!
Sunday September 2nd - NCMF 2012 DAY 3

Pretty Lights
Steve Angello
Steve Aoki
Big Boi
Digitalism
Chuckie
Modestep
Rebirth Brass Band
BoomBox
Digital Tape Machine
Maya Jane Coles
Thundercat
Savoy
Van Ghost
Com Truise
Zion I
Wyllys & The NY Hustler Ensemble
Stratus
Mario Florek
DJ SOLO
Mathien
IndigoSun
...and many more!




Thursday, August 30, 2012

11 Helpful North Coast Nuggets & After Party Roundup


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The Third Annual
NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL
"Summer's Last Stand"
*** 11 Helpful North Coast Nuggets ***
*** Don't Get Shut out of the After Parties ***
It all starts Friday, Chicago! Are you ready for the third annual North Coast Music FestivalSingle day tickets are still available exclusively through Clubtix.com, but act fast because tickets are flying! Don't get left out!
After the festival it's the after party! Check out the full listings here, and don't miss out on a chance to see Umphrey's McGeeDoctor PGirl TalkSTS9EOTOMaya Jane ColesClaude VonStrokeEliot LippPaul Oakenfold, and so many more!

11 Helpful North Coast Nuggets

  1. Bike Parking: North Coast partnered with The Bike Lane to provide a bike parking lot located on Warren and Ashland. They also offer basic maintenance.
  2. Check the Schedule: The performance schedule is now final, but if you were planning on seeing ExcisionAlessoBeats AntiqueYacht or Minnesota, please make sure you review the schedule as there have been some changes.  We don't want you to miss anything.
  3. NCMF App: The North Coast Music Festival Mobile App is available for iPhone and Android. Download it now for the most updated schedule and information on the fest!
  4. VIP Upgrade Available: That express entry looks nice, doesn't it? Oh wow, and cheaper drinks too. And look how close the VIP Viewing is too each stage? Yes, we know. That's why you can upgrade to VIP in the festival, just outside the VIP entrance.
  5. Official NCMF Merch + After Party Tickets: We've got some killer new merchandise from some of the best designers in Chicago, so don;t forget to stop by! We're selling tickets to the after parties at our booth, with no service fees!
  6. Pick up your tickets early: General Admission and Groupon ticket holders can pick up their tickets early, starting on Thursday from 3 PM to 9 PM on siteCheck out the will call page for more info!
  7. Lock it up: Entertainment Lockers are located near the main entrance for safe and secure keeping all weekend!
  8. Do's and Don't's: Empty plastic containers and camelbacks are allowed, so please stay hydrated! Before you leave for NCMF, make sure to check what is and is not allowed in the festival here.
  9. Media: You'll be checking in just south of the main entrance on Ashland Ave! We're excited to have you back, and can't wait to hear about your experience!
  10. Sponsors: Remember to stop by our sponsors booths! Without them, none of this would be possible, so please say hello!
  11. Tickets: Still haven't bought your tickets and need convincing? Check out the lineup!

After the Festival its the After Party

Official NCMF After Party THE ONLY Official Hip hop North Coast Music Festival Event
Official NCMF After Party:

The Only Official Hip Hop NCMF Event featuring Chance the Rapper, Add 2, Neak 

Fri. 08/31 | 9:00PM (Doors) Cobra Lounge (map)
21 +
Official NCMF After Party GIRL TALK, w/ ZION I, DJ INTEL
Official NCMF After Party:

Girl Talk, w/ Zion I, DJ Intel

Fri. 08/31 | 9:00PM (Doors) The Congress Theater (map)
Buy Tickets
17+ 

 Official NCMF After Party Eliot Lipp, Thibault, The Coop
Official NCMF After Party:

Eliot Lipp w/ Thibault, The Coop

Fri. 08/31 | 9:00PM Bottom Lounge (map)
Buy Tickets
17+

Official NCMF After Party PAUL OAKENFOLD
Official NCMF After Party:

Paul Oakenfold

Fri. 08/31 | 9:00PM (Doors) Transit
21 +

Official NCMF After Party MIDNIGHT CONSPIRACY w/ Nit Grit, AbdeCaf, Manic Focus
Official NCMF After Party:

Midnight Conspiracy + NiT GriT w/ AbdeCaf, Manic Focus

Fri. 08/31 | 11:59PM (Doors) House of Blues (map)
17 +
Official NCMF After Party DAN DEACON w/ DJ LA JESUS
Official NCMF After Party:

Dan Deacon w/ DJ LA Jesus

Sat. 09/01 | 9:00PM (Doors) Cobra Lounge (map)
Buy Tickets
21 +
 Official NCMF After Party Felix Da Housecat, Zebo, Porn N Chicken
Official NCMF After Party:

Felix Da Housecat w/ Zebo, Porn N Chicken

Sat. 09/01 | 9:00PM Bottom Lounge (map)
Buy Tickets
17 +
 Official NCMF After Party DOCTOR P - EOTO - LOBOUNCE
Official NCMF After Party:

Doctor P + EOTO w/ LoBounce

Sat. 09/01 | 9:30PM The Congress Theater (map)
17 +
Official NCMF After Party STS9, w/ Future Rock
Official NCMF After Party:

STS9 w/ Future Rock - SOLD OUT 

Sat. 09/01 | 10:00PM (Doors) House of Blues (map)
SOLD OUT
17 +
Official NCMF After Party ALESSO - SOLD OUT
Official NCMF After Party:

Alesso - SOLD OUT

Sat. 09/01 | 10:00PM The Mid (map)
SOLD OUT
21 +
Official NCMF After Party GRIZMATIK featuring Gramatik, Griz, The M Machine, Paul Basic, Alpha Data
Official NCMF After Party:

GRiZmatik featuring Gramatik + Griz w/ The M Machine, Paul Basic, Alpha Data

Sun. 09/02 | 9:00PM (Doors) House of Blues (map)
17 +
Official NCMF After Party THE RAPTURE DJ's w/ Kid Color, Gun Love
Official NCMF After Party:

The Rapture DJs w/ Kid Color, Gun Love

Sun. 09/02 | 9:00PM (Doors) Cobra Lounge (map)
Buy Tickets
21 +
Official NCMF After Party Rebirth Brass Band, Dumpstaphunk, Lou Dooben, DJ RC
Official NCMF After Party:

Rebirth Brass Band + Dumpstaphunk w/ Lou Dooben, DJ RC

Sun. 09/02 | 9:00PM (Doors) Bottom Lounge (map)
Buy Tickets
17 +
Official NCMF After Party UMPHREY'S MCGEE
Official NCMF After Party:

Umphrey's McGee w/ Team Bayside High

Sun. 09/02 | 9:30PM (Doors) The Congress Theater (map)
Buy Tickets
17 +
Official NCMF After Party STEVE ANGELLO
Official NCMF After Party:

Steve Angello

Sun. 09/02 | 10:00PM (Doors) The Mid (map)
Buy Tickets
21 +
Official NCMF After Party CLAUDE VONSTROKE w/ Maya Jane Coles,
Official NCMF After Party:

Claude VonStroke + Maya Jane Coles

Sun. 09/02 | 10:00PM Transit
Buy Tickets
21 +

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

North Coast Music Fest & Summer Camp Music Fest--Bookend The Summer







It's strangely fitting that we always kick off the big, summer music fest season with Summer Camp Music Festival and end with North Coast Music Fest, now in it's 3rd year.   Many of the same bands are playing both, including:

Umphrey's McGhee
Pretty Lights 
Van Ghost
EOTO
Midnight Conspiracy
Mathian
IndigoSun (all SCamp2012)

Girl Talk (SCamp2011)


Can you spot more?

NORTH COAST 2012 COMPLETE LINE UP:




**Click here for ChiIL Live Shows photo filled Summer Camp (SCamp) Footage:


It's time to Rock Union Park and get your fest buzz on AGAIN.   Check out ChiIL Live Shows/ChiIL Mama for great, photo filled North Coast coverage, starting with past years right here.






We have press credentials for the 3rd year now,  and will again be there for all 3 days.   Check back with ChiIL Live Shows/ChiIL Mama like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often for photo filled features and loads of must see tips, new footage, new live show shots, and more.

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