Considering the success of both years, let's hope Freaky Deaky becomes a tradition. more ›

For the second year in a row Congress Theater will host Freaky Deaky, a Halloween-themed concert headlined by electro-funk duo Chromeo. For Freaky Deaky 2, however, the support has changed significantly. Instead of Crystal Castles and Boys Noize, this year Chromeo will receive help from A-Trak (brother of Chromeo lead singer Dave 1), Kid Sister, Theophilus London and Gemini Club, making for one of the premiere Halloween parties in the city. more ›

There were plenty of concert options last week to celebrate Halloween, but none may have been quite as raucous as the Freaky Deaky show held Friday night at Congress Theatre. Featuring Chromeo, Crystal Castles and Boys Noize, the night was filled with sweaty bodies, inebriation, surely some illegal substances and, of course, copious amounts of fancy footwork. There are dance parties and then there are proper dance parties--this had drinking tea with the Queen beat. more ›

The fact that Halloween falls on a weekend means the city has gone into party machine overdrive. One of the stand-out events that's on our calender is the Freaky Deaky night at Congress Theater on October 30 with Chromeo, Crystal Castles, Boys Noize, and a host of the usual local DJs to get you ready for the main acts. And what main acts. Boys Noize's new album Power is a head kick of grunting metallic electro and Crystal Castles' Alice Glass has way more in common with Iggy Pop than Kylie Minogue, so the two acts together should be enough to pummel the dancing crowd into a fine mist of blood and sweat. It's going to be insane. more ›