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5 Must See Acts at Freaky Deaky
As Freaky Deaky, draws near, I figured it would be a good time to share my Top 5 Must See Artists for this weekend. Please note my musical taste is not the same as yours, so don’t be mad if your favorite did not make the list.
5. Bassnesctar
OMG! I know, why isn’t the bass-god himself #1?!?!? Well that’s easy for me. After seeing Bassnectar 3 times (Electric Forest 2012,2015 / NorthCoast 2014) he never lived up to not only the HYPE (and boy there is hype) and to the quality of any of his actual albums. I love the last two albums he released but I never had the same feeling when seeing him perform. If you’re not at Markus Schulz on Friday Night, I can guarantee you’ll be at Bassnectar. #Hype
4. Benny Benassi
The last time I saw Benny was on the first night of Spring Awakening 2012 when his set was cut short due to incoming rain and the fact that Skrillex still needed to take the stage. Quite easily his set was one of the best of the entire festival. With large arsenal of heavy hitting original tracks and years of songs to pull from his repertoire, Benny always brings it and makes himself relevant to any crowd. If you want a good show from an “old” DJ that will surprise you check out Benny on Saturday at the Big Top, unless you prefer to see Riff Raff of course.
3. Griz
Griz, Gramatik and Big Gigantic hit my ear drums roughly around the same time, but over the years Griz has stood out. Not too soft and not too had, Griz blends his sax play with funky beats to perfection. His sets always feel like a party and by the time it’s over you want more. You lose your perception of time as you dance and that’s exactly what you want to do in music.
2. Dubfire
As half of the Grammy Award winning duo Deep Dish, Dubfire has achieved quick success while perusing his own electronic journey focusing on dark techno. If you wear black, nothing but black and listen to techno, this one is a no brain-er. As the set up man to Richie Hawtin at The Crypt (Underground Stage) on Sunday, you can expect an older calmer, but very enthusiastic crowd that knows their stuff.
1. Armin Van Buuren
Ever since Armin Van Buuren cancelled his Armin Intense tour stop at the United Center last April (2014) due to the unfortunate passing of his father-in-law, Chicago’s Trance Family has been waiting on his return. React has been incorporating more Trance artists in their festivals this year with curated stages, shows and of course the booking of Armin as a headliner; which definitely fills the Trance Family Hearts with love. If you were ever curious about trance or just want to see one of the longest tenured and top DJs
Halloween Weekend 2015
Friday 10/30/2015 |
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8Fifty8 | Thriller Halloween Eve ft. DJ Boogie Shoes | For Guest list and Table Reservations follow the LINK. For parties, call 312.455.2776. |
Concord Music Hall | Freaky Deaky Afters: Tchami & Tokimonsta | For tickets follow the LINK |
Freaky Deaky Music Festival | Bassnectar, Markus Schulz, 2 Chains, Arty, Tchami, & more! | For tickets follow the LINK |
Graffiti | Fridays Uncensored | To RSVP and to reserve a table follow the LINK |
The MiD | Freaky Deaky Afters: Jackmaster & Breach | For tickets follow the LINK |
Parliament | Nightmare Before Halloween | For reservations follow the LINK |
Primary | Primary Presents: Gene Farris & Friends | Use Password “Diana” at the door for free Entry Before 12AM |
Roof on the Wit | Jane Doze | Reservations Call: 312-239-9588 |
Room 7 | Maskerada | Send all reservations and inquiries to info@room7chicago.com or reservations@room7chicago.com! |
Smartbar | Paradise Queen! Glenn Underground | $10 before midnight, $15 After midnight // 10PM // 21+ |
Sound-bar | Release Fridays | Password: “WHYSOCHI” Free entry until 12:00AM, $10 between 12 and 1AM, $15 after For bottle service and table reservations text 773.504.4348. Bottle special: $125 bottles of Belvedere (must be prebooked, 4 people maximum per bottle, tax and gratuity not included). |
Spybar | Chat Noir ft. Anthony Attalla & Friends | For tickets follow the LINK |
Studio Paris | Faed | For Tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com. |
Time | Danger Wayne, J. Stereo, Nu Luc | Password: WHYSOCHI FREE entry before 1AM, $20 after. For bottle service and table reservations text 773.504.4348 |
Tunnel | Halloween Bash: Sounds by Carter Cruise | For reservations follow the LINK . To Book your tables call 773.348.8899 |
Saturday 10/31/2015 |
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8Fifty8 | Monster Ball | For Guest list and Table Reservations follow the LINK. For parties, call 312.455.2776. |
Anita Dee 2 Yacht Charters | Sexiest & Scariest Halloween Yacht Party | For tickets follow the LINK |
Dusable Harbor | Banda Halloween Yacht Party | For tickets follow the LINK |
Bottom Lounge | The Werks, Twiddle | For tickets follow the LINK |
Concord Music Hall | Freaky Deaky Afters: Armin Van Buuren | For tickets follow the LINK |
EvilOlive | Halloween Night: The King of House Music Farley Jackmaster Funk | Text Evil Olive to 312 659 6922 To Get in Free |
Freaky Deaky | Armin Van Buuren, Benny Benassi, Riff Raff, & more! | For tickets follow the LINK |
Graffiti | The Rave of Wall Street | To RSVP and to reserve a table follow the LINK |
Lite | House of Voodoo ft. Danger Wayne, Boy Wonder, Trilogy, Enigma | To RSVP and to reserve a table follow the LINK |
The MiD | Freaky Deaky Afters: Borgore | For tickets follow the LINK |
Midwest Freakfest | Mantis, Araabmuzik, Truth, Megalodon, etc | For tickets follow the LINK |
Medusa | Halloween October Birthday Bash | RSVP DEAL: $10 OFF BEFORE 12PM |
Parliament | Your Wildest Fantasy | For reservations follow the LINK |
Primary | Primary Presents: Halloween ft. J-Phlip | Use Password “Diana” at the door for free Entry Before 12AM |
Roof on the Wit | Four Color | Reservations Call: 312-239-9588 |
Room7 | Maskarada, Exclusive Serbian Night | Send all reservations and inquiries to info@room7chicago.com or reservations@room7chicago.com! |
Shay | Shay Halloween | Say “fix” at the door for free cover until midnight/reduced after. |
Smart Bar | The Freakeasy presents Hellfire and Damnation: Halloween Chicago 2015 | For tickets follow the LINK |
Sound-bar | Illuminati Halloween Masquerade ft. Soul Tech, Dani Deahl, Animale, & more! | Password: “WHYSOCHI” Free before 1 AM, $10 after. For bottle service and table reservations text 773.504.4348.Bottle special: $125 bottles of Belvedere (must be prebooked, 4 people maximum per bottle, tax and gratuity not included). |
Spybar | Halloween with Midland, Job Bobse | RSVP DEAL: Free Before 12am $20 After |
Studio Paris | Jermaine Dupri | For Tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com. |
Time | The Castle Halloween Party ft. Heavy, Sye Young | Password: WHYSOCHI FREE entry before 1AM, $20 after. For bottle service and table reservations text 773.504.4348 |
The Underground | The Coven | RSVP to CIA@RockitRanch.com |
Tunnel | The Freak Show: Robby Matta , Diddy, Caliago | For reservations follow the LINK . To Book your tables call 773.348.8899 |
Sunday 11/1/2015 |
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Bottom Lounge | The Werks, Twiddle | For tickets follow the LINK |
Freaky Deaky | Pretty Lights, Carnage, Oliver Heldens, Pete Tong, & more! | For tickets follow the LINK |
Smart Bar | QUEEN! W/Michael Serafini, Garrett David, Jacob Meehan, Harry Cross | $7 All Night |
The Underground | CIA Sundays w/ DJ Scene | RSVP to CIA@RockitRanch.com |