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So you\u2019ve probably heard of SXSW, or South by Southwest, a large set of conferences and music fests held annually in Austin, TX.<\/p>\n

Well this year, Chicago is hosting North by Northwest, though it actually holds no relation to the mega-conference in Texas. North by Northwest is a three-day music fest that\u2019s actually named after Northwest Highway, one of the main roads through Edison Park (where the fest is held). A few reasons to attend:<\/p>\n

Bands, Bands, Bands.
\n<\/strong>There will be over 45 bands rocking out at the fest, with the headliners Eliminator<\/em> (a ZZ Top<\/em> tribute band), Don\u2019t Speak<\/em> (a No-Doubt<\/em> tribute band), and Breaking Tradition<\/em> (not a tribute band). Genres for other acts include pop, rock, blues, country, and other tribute bands.<\/p>\n

Multiple Venues
\n<\/strong>I always enjoy when a fest is held at multiple locations for the simple reason that I can attend multiple days without feeling like I\u2019m just experiencing the same thing again and again. North by Northwest is no different. The shows are held throughout four venues in Edison Park, and it\u2019s sponsored by Blue Moon, so there will be beer!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Cheap!
\n<\/strong>All of the venues are within walking distance of each other, and the price is $3 at each door as a small entrance fee. You\u2019re also able to buy a whole-day pass for $10, and even a three-day pass for $25 for those who want to get the full experience. You can buy tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more info, visit the official website<\/a>. Prepare your socks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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