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Freaky Deaky 2015 [Recap]
React Presents’ Halloween party Freaky Deaky has been growing steadily since its inception years ago. The former one day, then two day event has blossomed to a full 3 day Halloween themed music festival this year and with that expansion come new challenges and exciting opportunities. The location for the festival would be Bridgeview’s Toyota Park, Home of the Chicago Fire, whose season wrapped up only a few weeks prior.
Located 12 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago, Freaky Deaky was not far from the city in terms of distance, but that doesn’t mean it was easy to get to it by car, especially Friday. Harlem and Cumberland/1st Ave were jam packed due to ongoing construction. Parking also seemed to be unorganized on our way in Friday. I’m glad to report this was not an issue the rest of the weekend and leaving was an absolute breeze all 3 nights, which was nice when trying to get to the after parties.
The lineup was mainstream EDM heavy, sprinkled with some Hip/Hop and one stage (The Crypt) acting as the curated stage all weekend long to provide variety. Friday it hosted the Trance Arena, Saturday Beatport took over and Sunday Underground artists filled out the roster. This brought out different crowds each day. The stage was set in the middle of the other two (The Big Top and Shrine) and was significantly smaller, but that made the inside a nice spot to warm up as the temperatures were in the 40’s at night.
For the first time in a long while I felt like most of the artists I chose to see threw down great sets. Each of my top 5 acts to see (follow the link for the post HERE) lived up to my expectations if not blew them away, especially Bassnectar and Benny Benassi. Though I’m not a huge fan of Bassnectar at festivals because his sound is never set up right, it’s like listening to music being recorded on a phone too close to a speaker. At Freaky Deaky his sound was more balanced and therefore made his set enjoyable. Benny Benassi blew everyone away not only with his lasers and boy was there lasers, but also his mix of old and new that got everyone in the mood.
React should really be commended for their production efforts at Freaky Deaky. The stages we’re all unique but matched the Halloween theme, pillars with statues in the center of the festival grounds would shoot out flames to the pleasure of attendees seeking heat, flame poi spinning performers turned open spaces into their stages. React also had numerous performers and dancers walking around the festival dressed up from clowns, to circus fold to even sexy Disney character (I saw you Maleficent). A few carnival rides were available for those brave enough to endure the weather conditions, the plethora of food options (all tasty by the way) were waiting for your order when you got hungry, carnival games were on hand for a change of page (I’m not so great at throwing darts) and there were NEVER lines to the port-a-potties.
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 |