2014 Summer Music:
In 1954 Elvis Presley wooed young ladies with girating hips. In 1964 the Beatles invaded America. 1968 was the summer of LOVE. 1972 saw David Bowie create Ziggy Stardust. In 1977 everyone had ‘Saturday Night Fever’. Michael Jackson released Thriller in 1982. Nirvana ‘Smelled Like Teen Spirit’ in 1992. In 2001 President George Bush declared Eminem ‘The biggest threat to American youth since Polio’. And in 2006, Gnarls Barkley went ‘Crazy’.
So, what will we see in the summer of 2014? We’re doing our first summer break-down of some of the festivals hitting the Chicagoland area.
Spring Awakening – June 13th – 15th (Soldier Field): Just for da rave jet set, complete with neon. Who’s playing: Pretty Lights, Kaskade, Big Gigantic, Knife Party, Diplo…
Taste of Chicago – July 9th – 13th (Grant Park): Grab a brat and a tasty libation and pull up a lawn chair to listen to some oldies but goodies. Who’s playing: Jeff Tweedy, Janelle Monáe, Aloe Blacc, Emmylou Harris, Awolnation, Nickel Creek…
Pitchfork – July 18th – 20th (Union Park): Perhaps the most ‘user friendly’ festival this summer. Who’s playing: Beck, St. Vincent, Neutral Milk Hotel, Death Grips, Danny Brown…
Outskirts Summer Festival – July 25th (Moejoe’s, Joliet): Looking for something in J-town….check this out! Who’s playing: Lucki Eck$, Louis the Child, Stevie G, Boxhead Mafia, Kid Slim, DJ PurP MusiK, Rome, Saba, Kersey D, Kovu, KiDD Chi, Dj Chewz…
Lollapalooza – August 1st – 3rd (Grant Park): Poised to disappoint once again, this festival has become one for those who have deep pockets and a little behind the beat. Who’s playing: Skrillex, Arctic Monkey, Eminem, Kings of Leon…
Chicago Jazz Festival – August 28th – 31st (Millenium Park, Chicago): Chill and relax in the center of one of the most beautiful parts of the Chicago. Who’s playing: Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane, Rufus Reid, Lionel Loueke, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Gary Burton…
Riot Fest Chicago – September 12th – 14th (Humbolt Park, Chicago): Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the festival. The Riot Fest will host a diverse line-up that includes The National, Jane’s Addiction, Weezer, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Mineral, Buzzcocks, Ex Friends, Baby Baby, Hot Snakes, The Orwells, Primus…and the list goes on. This is the perfect festival to end the summer, without doubt.
