2012 Lollapalooza artist and media bands seem to be next to impossible to obtain this year.
BUT- there is a ton of festival-related events to make you feel like you’re backstage. Getting into one of these events is much easier than scoring a VIP band, and with free liquor flowing you can have almost as much fun.
S.O. to Ernest Wilkins from The Red Eye for a heads up on the Filter and Cee Lo/Luda events.
I’ll continue to update as I get more info.
THURSDAY:
“The Underground Presents Lolla WKND”
Who: DJ Rukus and John West
“SOUL Sounds Chicago,” an exclusive kick-off party for Lollapalooza 2012.“
Who: CeeLo Green, Miguel and Chicago-area DJs Timbuk2 and Hollywood Holt. Celebrities expected to attend. 21+ only.
Where: The Music Lounge – Fender Ballroom Hard Rock Hotel
When: 10pm-2am.
KZ’s comments: Private event.
“S.O.Terik Presents Filter Magazine’s Lollapalooza After Parties”
Who: Twin Shadow, Neon Indian, Passion Pit DJ set , Coors Light, Fender, Virgin America and more.
Where: Logan Square Auditorium
When: 9pm-2am
KZ’s Take: RSVP @FilterMagazine.com
“Re:Mix Lab fueled by Hyundai”- all nights begin at 10pm
Who: Black Cards (Pete Wentz) DJ set, Hyundai and Angels and Kings
When: Thursday evening, VIP kick off party
KZ’s Take: invite only
“The Windish Agency and Spin Magazine’s Lollapalooza Kickoff Party”
Who: The Windish Agency, Spin Magazine, W Chicago Lakeshore, Red Diamond Wine, Intelligentsia, Vosges, Vitamin Water, PBR, Red Bull, popchips, Uber, and Ticketfly.
What: A performance by “Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs”
When: 6pm-9pm
Where: W Lakeshore Hotel, 6th Floor
KZ’s Take: Private event
FRIDAY:
“Old Style Light and Do312 Debonair Social Club Afterparties”
Who: Tommie Sunshine, Har Mar Superstar, Greg Corner, Chris Holmes, and more.
Where: Debonair Social Club
KZ’s Take: For more info: http://do312.com/oldstylelight
“S.O.Terik Presents Filter Magazine’s Lollapalooza After Parties”
Who: Grimes, The Big Pink, TheNewNO2 and more
Where: Logan Square Auditorium
When: 10pm-2am
KZ’s Take: RSVP @FilterMagazine.com
“Rolling Stone Rock Room at Studio Paris”
When: August 3rd & 4th 12:oo pm-4:00pm
Where: Studio Paris
Who: Rolling Stone Magazine, Belvedere , Blue Moon, Sony, VW, Animal Kingdom, Delta Spirit, Fidlar, Givers, DJ Set by Cosmic Kids.
What: Brunch, cocktails and musical performances.
KZ’s Take: This will most likely compete with Hard Rock’s events and be very fun. Invite only.
“W Chicago Lakeshore Presents: Chancellor Warhol”
What: Views of Lake Michigan and Lolla beats with a performance by Chancellor Warhol
When: 6-8pm
Where: W Chicago Lake Shore 7th Floor Wet Deck
KZ’s Take: RSVP@Facebook.com/WHotelsOfChicago
“Re:Mix Lab fueled by Hyundai”
What: elektro Magazine Presents: Remix Lab Sessions- surprise guest DJ
“CK ONE MUSIC LOUNGE” and “It’s So Miami Oasis”
Who: Hosted by BMF Media Group, ck one color cosmetics, The River, Ambassadors, Empires, California Wives, The Greater Miami Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Clearasil, Motorola Mobility, Disaronno, Coors Light, Vitamin Water, Code of Conduct, Rock The Vote, Vito Coco, Blue Microphones and more.
*Friday: Dev, Deluka, Haley Reinhart.
When: Friday, August 3- Sunday, August 5 12:00pm-6:00pm each day
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
KZ’s Take: I’ve been to this numerous times and it’s fun. Really fun. I’ve gotten a tattoo, made friends and mingled with celebs and artists. It’s a killer meeting place before heading into the fest and a great spot to hit for lunch of a cocktail. Invite only.
“ROCK THE VOTE AND CK ONE MUSIC LOUNGE”
Who and What:
Rock The Vote, ck one, DISARONNO, Coors Light, VH1, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos and Belvedere Vodka.
Performers: Musical performances include: DEV, Little Dragon, Haley Reinhart, Rosco Bandana, Midnight Conspiracy, Polica, Deluka and Childish Gambino and more.
When and Where: Hard Rock Hotel 10pm – 2am.
KZ’s Take: See above- same party, same deal. It’s fun.
“Beastie Boys Mix Master Mike at Vertigo Sky Lounge”
What: Either a DJ set or Performance by Mix Master Mike
Where: Vertigo at the Dana Hotel
KZ’s Take: Tickets at: http://www.vertigoskylounge.com
SATURDAY:
“Gilt City’s Better Than Backstage Pool Party”
What:
- Live poolside performance by “Of Monsters and Men”
- Music by local DJ Matt Roan
- Summer fare and tasty treats from Market
- FIJI Water and summer cocktails by Grey Goose
- Gift bag and complimentary rides to and from the event courtesy of Uber
When: 12pm-3pm
Where: EnV Apartmenrs
KZ’s Take: Went last year, lots of fun. They were selling tix on Gilt for 100 bucks a pop, but that may be done now. Private event otherwise.
”Underground’s Lolla WKND”
“Old Style Light and Do312 Debonair Social Club Afterparties”
Who: Aaron Paul, Kaylee Defer (Gossip Girl), DJ Adam 12, Greg Corner and more.
Where: Debonair Social Club
KZ’s Take: For more info: http://do312.com/oldstylelight
“Rolling Stone Rock Room at Studio Paris”
When: August 3rd &4th 12:oo pm-4:00pm
Where: Studio Paris
Who: Rolling Stone Magazine, Belvedere , Blue Moon, Sony, VW, Bombay Bicycle Club, Yellow Ostrich and Rolling Stone’s Women Who Rock Showcase, DJ Set Cosmic Kids.
“Re:Mix Lab fueled by Hyundai”
What: Fool’s Gold Records Presents (Hosted by Marc Moran (Superfun)
LA Riots, Donnis, Party Supplies
“CK ONE MUSIC LOUNGE” and “It’s So Miami Oasis”
“Rock The Vote and CK Music Lounge”
*Saturday- Chairlift, Midnight Conspiracy, Ana Calderon, Mike Nouveau and more.
“Beastie Boys Mix Master Mike at Vertigo Sky Lounge”
What: Either a DJ set or Performance by Mix Master Mike
Where: Vertigo at the Dana Hotel
KZ’s Take: Tickets at: http://www.vertigoskylounge.com
SUNDAY:
“CK ONE MUSIC LOUNGE” and “It’s So Miami Oasis”
“Rock The Vote and CK One Music Lounge”
*Sunday: Little Dragon, Polica, Childish Gambino, Danny Masterson and more
