North Coast was truly the best way to kick off my new life in Chicago. What made the experience even better was having my friends Krista and Ally come visit me for the weekend. It made my heart so happy that they would travel hours to come see me and come to a festival with me. Krista was wild as always and never let the day get boring. Everything is always such a crazy time with her and she always knows how to make me laugh till my stomach hurts. Ally (or Graul as I often refer to her as) had such a peaceful smile on her face the entire weekend and I'd often find myself looking at that smile and just being so happy she was there. Krista and Ally both looked amazing throughout the weekend and hearing them plan their outfits was just as exciting for them as it was for me. I love when people dress freely at festivals. They pick out super cool outfits that are also comfortable and it's just another fun aspect of music and art festivals.
One thing I really loved about North Coast were the chill vibes that echoed throughout the festivals. Of course there were people going wild, and dancing in wacky ways, but there were also so many people hanging out, drinking a beer, and listening to the music. However you wanted to experience the festival, you could. Traveling less than 30 minutes (in city traffic) from my dorm was such a nice convenience to have. I was able to meet up with friends including Hallie from back home in Detroit, and Alexa of whom I met at Lollapalooza. I seem to find them at the perfect, unexpected times and we were able to jam out together. Hallie shared her new love for festivals and I couldn't be more happy for her. The art at North Coast was what I like to call simple but extraordinary. Their use of paint, string, and furniture made me look at how I could use refurbished or "random" materials to create beautiful and interesting works of art. The venders at North Coast were also super cool. I found myself exploring these tents and looking at all the things they were selling. From scarfs, to tapestries, to bongos, to crystals, I found something that caught my attention at every single stand. The silent disco was something new to me and after North Coast I will make a much harder effort to hit them up at other festivals. Switching between the two channels/performers was a lot of fun and could have occupied me for hours. A few of my favorite moments during the performers were Post Malone, Vallis Alps, Hippie Sabotage, and Tipper. Post Malone never failed to get the crowd hype, even during the downpour of rain, and the Chicago winds that came out of nowhere. Vallis Alps had beautiful visuals, peaceful (but dancy) vibes, and such a humble stage presence. With the sun setting in the background, their set made an AMAZING transition into the final night on Sunday. Oh I was also VERY close to the stage and that was super awesome. Hippie Sabotage was a true party and I honestly cannot wait to see those wacky hippie guys again. They made me laugh with every crowd interaction from crowd surfing to bringing a girl onstage and giving her a intimate dance. Tipper was an experience unlike anything I had ever seen before. The use of lasers during this performance amazed me and had my jaw dropped for the entirety of the set. They took over the sky and trees with lines of color and it truly felt like another world. I definitely recommend checking out Tipper at a fest, even if you're a little unsure of his music like I was. His stage production will not disappoint but truly amaze you. Overall North Coast was yet another amazing festival and definitely an amazing way to end summer and begin my life in Chicago. I remember one moment specifically , as I was looking to the skyline and thought "Wow, I'm not GOING live here anymore, I DO live here." Chicago has so much to offer, and North Coast was the only the beginning. 8/10 on the Evan Scale.
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