Well folks, 2011 is just about in the bag; and that being said, it’s been a busy year here at Grooveslanger.

We’ve put together some great features, scored some awesome interviews and saw many changes over the past year; and are looking forward to even more fun in 2012.

So before you party into the new year tonight, here’s a roundup of 10 of Grooveslanger’s best posts in 2011.

Here’s to wishing a safe and happy new year to all of our readers, cheers.

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The North Coast Music Festival yesterday announced more DJ/Producer additions to its Labor Day Weekend event in Chicago’s Union Park.

New additions are: Major Lazer, ATB, Fatboy Slim, Bass Nectar and James Zabiela. Previously announced acts like David Guetta and Wolfgang Gartner will also be accompanied by twenty more unannounced names.

North Coast Music Festival also announced yesterday some charitable acts that will perform at this years festival like The Arts of Life Band, a collaboration of disabled musicians; and the Chicago Public Schools’ after school program, the Intonation Music Workshop.

NCMF is actively seeking volunteers for security, clean-up, ticket booth and production runner. Interested candidates should consult http://www.northcoastfestival.com/get-involved/volunteer/. Three-day general admission to North Coast 2011 is available for $95 at ClubTix.com.

It’s been an action-packed summer in Chicago, but don’t put away those short-shorts just yet! Behold-

The North Coast Music Festival

Labor day weekend @ Union Park – 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago, Ill 60607

Day 1

The Chemical Brothers – Paul Van Dyk – Pretty Lights
Paul Kalkbrenner – Orchard Lounge

Day 2

Umphrey’s McGee – Moby (DJ Set) – De La Soul – The New Deal
Boys Noize – Laidback Luke – Jay Electronica – Future Rock – Benga
Jakob Dylan & Three Legs – Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
New Mastersounds – Van Ghost – Two Fresh

Day 3

Nas & Damian Marley – The Disco Biscuits – Lupe Fiasco
Benny Benassi – Flying Lotus – Holy Ghost! – Green Velvet (Live)
Mayer Hawthorne & The County – Claude VonStroke
Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Phantogram – Skeet Skeet – Loyal Divide

Visit www.NorthCoastFestival.com for tickets!