[Review] Summer Set 2016 brings unforgettable moments
The annual camping festival Summer Set returned for it’s fifth year to Somerset, Wisconsin. Summer Set was a weekend filled of memorable moments.
The camping festival brought out the best in some artist as tents filled the woods and camp grounds with festival goers burning through the three-day festival.
A six hours drive from Chicago, Summer Set brought the same electric and playful atmosphere that were accustomed. With many highlights from the summer coming from local Chicago festivals like Mamby on the Beach, the festival provided one of a kind experiences that made the six-hour drive worth it.
Day 1
The first day was stacked full of incredible performances throughout the day. Festival goers were able to check out early performances from the solid melodic sounds of Mielo. That also included the craziest that is the thrill ride of Porn and Chicken.
Flux Pavillion and Steve Aoki both respectfully, performed their best in recent years. Pavillion, usually a bit shy on the mic, was as vocal as the raving Summer Set crowd. Aoki a stable in electronic music, outdid himself in intensified energy packed set.
Notable performances came from Toronto rapper Tory Lanez. Lanez performed majority on his set in the crowd as dozens of fans rushed under him to hold him up. A true spectacle, Lanez gained many fans the first day due to his wild onstage and in the crowd pleasing antics.
The first night was closed off with Chicago’s favorite Chance The Rapper alongside with The Social Experiment. Seeing the top bill for the first night with other Chicago favorites in The Social Experiment was a real treat. They performed from Chance’s 10 Days, Acid Rap, and Coloring Book. The closing night was transformed into a Chicago listening party. Festival goers also heard records from the band's latest soul filled album“Surf”.
Seeing Chicago’s heavyweight perform a number of times didn’t account in his Summer Set performance. It was like seeing him for the first time as the showcased a number of crowd favorites from “Coloring Book”. Records including No Problem, Blessings, and Summer Friends helped Chance and The Social Experiment cement the first day into a night you couldn’t forget.
[RH Contest] Win a pair of tickets for The Cud Life Tour 2013 (Kid Cudi, Tyler, the Creator, Logic) on 9/20
This Friday, Kid Cudi, Tyler, the Creator, and Logic will be coming to Chicago's UIC Pavilion as part of The Cud Life Tour 2013. As an all-ages show featuring the Odd Future mastermind, Cudi in support of the recently released Indicud, and up-and-coming Def Jam rapper, Logic, this will be the show of the weekend. In case you haven't bought your tickets yet or were procrastinating for the last minute, Ruby Hornet is here to test your luck.
We are giving away a pair of tickets so you can gyrate to "Day 'n' Night" with your best friend/lover/unrequited love/neighbor/cousin/all of the above. To enter, simply tweet Ruby Hornet your favorite Kid Cudi song with the hashtag #RHCudi. You can enter as often as you want from now until Thursday night. Winners will be chosen at random.
You can find more information on The Cud Life Tour 2013 on the official Facebook event page. Tickets for the show are still available, so in case you don't want to risk missing the show, I suggest buying a pair (or two) now.
"THE CUD LIFE TOUR - 2013"
:: KID CUDI ::
:: TYLER THE CREATOR ::
:: LOGIC ::
UIC Pavilion
525 S Racine
Chicago IL 60607
6:00 pm Doors
ALL AGES
[Event] Kid Cudi, Tyler, the Creator, and Logic at UIC Pavillion 9/20
Kid Cudi's coming back to Chicago this fall! The rapper, in support of his recent album, Indicud, is embarking on a nationwide tour, "The Cud Life Tour 2013," and bringing along Odd Future figurehead Tyler, the Creator and up-and-coming Def Jam rapper, Logic, with him. I know this is far in advance, but tickets will be going on sale next week on July 31st at 10am here. Considering the show is all-ages, it will probably sell out relatively quickly, so prepare to wake up nice and early next Wednesday to get tickets.
You can see the full poster below.
