This has been a fantastic summer, and while I am so sad to see it go, I am beyond psyched to celebrate Summer’s Last Stand, North Coast Music Festival, being held in Chicago’s Union Park September 3-5, 2010. What a great way to spend Labor Day weekend! While three-day passes sold out weeks ago, single day tickets are still available. Check out North Coast Festival website for ticket information.
I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work on the PR, press outreach and social media for the festival. I love that I am living my dream job everyday, and this experience is one I won’t soon forget. This assignment combines my love of live music and concerts, with my enthusiasm for spreading the word about something I believe in! It has been an absolute pleasure to connect with fans, bloggers, press and concert-goers in the months leading up to the festival, and I can’t wait for Saturday, 9/4 at 6pm, when I host the official North Coast Festival Tweet Up by the entrance to the Chicago Reader Living Gallery – I can finally meet everyone IRL (in real life!) You don’t even need to be on twitter to attend, but if you are, please RSVP to the Twtvite, and we’ll be on the lookout for you.
Working on publicity for the inaugural North Coast Festival has been a rewarding experience, both personally and professionally! I had a milestone moment when my name (ok, my logo, but I totally answer to interactiveAmy) was listed as partner along side great companies including Groupon, Red Eye Chicago, Time Out, etc, It was my vision board manifesting!
My vision board manifested! InteractiveAmy is a North Coast Festival partner!
This week has been beyond busy - my inbox has been bombarded with press inquiries, press list additions and modifications, band interview requests and figuring out concert logistics, and I have loved every minute! So much so, that I realized I haven’t even had time to write my North Coast Fest preview post (until now) or customize my concert schedule on Jambase! The festival line up is a great mix of Electronica, Jam Band and non-stop opportunities to dance! My friend offered a great sneak peek of her Friday concert schedule on The Local Tourist, and I have to admit, this Wolverine will be following closely behind RandomMSUgirl! I can’t wait for Paul Van Dyk, Pretty Lights and Chemical Brothers on Friday, and then following the fest, I’ll be heading over to the Disco Biscuits after show at the Congress.
Saturday brings another jam-packed line up (in addition the aforementioned TweetUp at 6pm), I’ll be hitting De La Soul for sure! I have had the pleasure of working with De La Soul on a past assignment, and even got a birthday tweet shout out from PlugWon! I am hoping I’ll be able to catch up with them over the weekend, it should be no surprise that even 20 years after the release of 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul is rocking and they are in high demand, they have been one of the most requested interviews! Then I’m torn… Moby DJ set or Chicago’s own Umphrey’s McGee… oh, decisions decisions! The Saturday night after show is also a big decision, I have tickets to Omega Moos at Metro and New Mastersounds at Double Door… Follow my festival tweets to see where I end up… iPhone battery permitting, of course!
The weekend weather looks outstanding, and so does Sunday’s North Coast Fest Line up, I’m planning on kicking off the day with local rockers Loyal Divide, and hitting up Lupe Fiasco in the evening. The final set decision is another toughie, I expect to be bouncing back and forth between Disco Biscuits and Nas & Damian Marley, and then energy level permitting I’ll be at the Bottom Lounge for Brendan and Joel of Umphrey’s McGee after show!
Chicago's Labor Day Weekend Forecast is sun-tactular!
What a weekend line up! See why I’m so psyched?
As you plan your North Coast Festival Weekend, please take a moment to review the WILL CALL ticket policy (WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PICKING UP TICKETS BEFORE FRIDAY!) and also check out the festival map. If you want to plan you eating options in addition to which shows you’ll be going to; there will be food vendors on site including: Abbey Pub, Bella Luna, Bo’s Concessions, Cevapcici, Chicago Soydairy, Frank’s Greek Delights, Juicy Jays, Lee Concessions, Market Restaurant, O’Brien’s, Pizano Pizza & Pasta, Smoke Daddy, Soul Vegetarian, Tipparos Thai Restaurant, Veerasway, Wishbone Restaurant, plus beer from a favorite Vermont brewery, Magic Hat!
Be safe, have fun and see you at North Coast Music Festival! I’ll be the one live tweeting…
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