Author: Grant Gilmore
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Escape Psycho Circus 2015: Event Review
As I mentioned in previous posts, Escape is one of my all time favorite events that Insomniac puts on every year. This year marked my fifth year attending the event, and was probably one of the best ones that I have been to. Last year was Insomniac’s grand return to the NOS Events Center, and…
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Why Escape Is One Of My Favorite Events
Escape: Psycho Circus 2015 is coming up at the end of the week and I am nothing but excited to see what Pasquale and the Insomniac Team has in store for this year’s festivities. Over the years I have seen a massive increase in not just the décor and design of the event, but also…
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Escape Psycho Circus 2015: Grant’s Top 10 Artists To See
Everyone is getting prepped and ready for Insomniac Event’s Southern California Halloween Event, Escape: Psycho Circus! This year’s edition is bringing a stacked lineup full of different genres for your soundtrack to a spooktacular evening. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and Escape from Wonderland 2011 was actually my very first Insomniac Event so…
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Interview: RBTS WIN at Summer Set Music Festival 2015
Heading towards Friday of Summer Set Music Festival this year I had two things on my mind. First, was the fact that it was blistering hot out and I was in a state that was known for its snow. Second, was how excited I was to check a group I had never seen live RBTS…
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Insomniac Announces EDC Orlando 2015 Lineup!
Insomniac announced more than 50 talented DJs set to perform across three spectacular stages at the 5th annual Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Orlando. The two-day festival will return to the historic Tinker Field on Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th. Florida, known for its vibrant culture and beautiful energy, will create the perfect landscape…
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Summer Set Music Festival 2015 Event Review
After all of my awesome adventures last year at Summer Set Music Festival, I was looking forward to seeing what React Presents and SIM Shows would do this year. The festival last year was not perfect, but that isn’t exactly expected from an event that is still in its infancy. When the lineup was released…
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Summer Set Music Festival 2015 Day 3 Recap
On Sunday we woke up to some seriously gross weather, which was weird because the first two days were really hot and sunny. My group and I got dressed and packed, anticipating some awesome sets from the likes of Zeds Dead, Deadmau5 and Die Antwoord. As we drove towards the venue we realized quickly that…
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Summer Set Music Festival 2015 Day 2 Recap
The second day of Summer Set Music Festival, and somewhat cooler weather, were upon us. We arrived to the venue around 4pm, making it in time for me to see Bakermat and the rest of my group to go see Lizzo. The main stage around that time is brutally hot, so it was good that…
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Summer Set Music Festival 2015 Day 1 Recap
Driving from St. Paul to Somerset took roughly 45 minutes, we parked at the liquor store across the street and headed to the venue. After getting our credentials and getting thru security, we started our day off with Haywyre at the Big Top at 4:30, headed up to the Grove for RBTS Win, and…
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Escape: Psycho Circus 2015 Lineup Announcement!
My favorite non-EDC:LV Insomniac Event, Escape, just dropped their lineup for this year’s edition in addition to the specific theme! Not to mention that the event will be returning to NOS Events Center, so make sure to book your rooms now before its too late! This year is set to be pretty “spook-tacular”, will we…
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What To Bring To Summer Set Music Festival 2015!
Not sure what to bring with you to Summer Set Music Festival? Unlike many of the people who are attending, I will not be camping at the festival. I have compiled a list of my “festival necessities” that fit inside my bag (or on my body) that I bring in for the day. Make sure…
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15 Artists You Shouldn’t Miss at Summer Set Music Festival 2015
Sound In Motion’s Four Day festival and camping event, Summer Set Music Festival, is quickly approaching. Summer Set Music Festival’s 2015 lineup is reflective of the current state of popular music throughout the country. SIM Shows has definitely pulled out all of the stops in bringing the top Hip Hop and EDM acts to Wisconsin! These…
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Set Times Announced for Summer Set Music Festival 2015!
Get your conflict sharpies ready! The Summer Set Music Festival official set times have been released. One of my favorite things about this festival is that the headliner for each day gets to play during their very own time slot. That means that you will definitely not be missing the big three: Bassnectar, Big Gigantic,…
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Summer Set Music Festival 2015 Event Preview!
The fourth annual Summer Set Music and Camping Festival (SSMF) returns to the beautiful Somerset Amphitheater in Northern Wisconsin with the festival’s most impressive lineup yet. Known for showcasing an eclectic mix of hip-hop, indie, and jam-style artists alongside some of electronic dance music’s most sought after producers and DJs, SSMF is set to deliver a diverse lineup featuring over 70 artists, performing across…
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EDC Las Vegas 2015: Event Recap
Nothing really compares to the sheer massiveness of the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas. Having attended since 2012, there has personally never been an electronic music festival where I have felt so at home. Were there problems this year at EDC? Of course there were. You can point out the flaws in the RFID…
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EDC Las Vegas 2015: Day 3 Recap
I will be honest about this, I ended up arriving super late to the speedway on the third day of EDC this year. Not because I wanted to, not because I had a lack of interest in the earlier artists, but mostly because I was exhausted and wanted to rest. The shuttle driver didn’t help,…
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EDC Las Vegas 2015: Day 2 Recap
Traffic problems had died down on day 2, due to a combination of the lack of rush hour traffic and a more coordinated shuttle team. I’m sure people still will have complaints but oh well, Insomniac can’t please everyone. We arrived at the speedway around 8pm, giving us some time to check out the end…
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EDC Las Vegas 2015: Day 1 Recap
After picking up my media badge from the Aria and getting prepped for the first day of this year’s Electric Daisy Carnival, we were finally on our way to the speedway. Taking the Aria shuttle, it took roughly 1.5 hours to get to the event. I honestly did not expect to get there any sooner…
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EDC ProTip: Live the VIP Life at EDC!
Constantly I hear at festivals and read online about people complaining about VIP. They usually talk about why it isn’t worth it or that the people in VIP are ruining the experience for others. I am here to tell you otherwise. I personally used to be skeptical of VIP. I just simply didn’t see the…
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EDC Product Review: Flipbelt
Over the years I have seen fellow ravers partake in some odd things. One of those things is leaving their belongings and valuables either unattended, in a bag that can be easily slashed or stolen, or left in their easily accessed pockets. Girls might have a fanny pack but more often than not someone is…