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Posts in category "Chicago"

Joe Russo-Celebrates the 3rd Anniversary at The Shrine-with De La Soul

Joe Russo-Celebrates the 3rd Anniversary at The Shrine-with De La Soul
Earlier this week-I had the opportunity to speak with the ever growing legendary promoter and founder of The Shrine-Joe Russo.  On the topic of discussion was the 3rd Anniversary bringing Soul and R&B music to Chicago’s Southside. The journey for The Shrine from year 1 to 3…how did you go about making all of this happen... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
May 25, 2012 at 6:32 pm
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B.o.B a rising star with his amazing new album Strange Clouds.

B.o.B a rising star with his amazing new album Strange Clouds.
An exclusive interview with Atlantic Records B.o.B in town promoting his new album at the Hard Rock Cafe Chicago. Let’s talk about the new album Strange Clouds. Strange Clouds is everything that I have wanted my album to be since I’ve been making music.  I finally feel like I’ve executed on this album and it’s... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
April 19, 2012 at 1:56 pm
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Black:Unplugged-Revitalizing the Community through Arts in Education

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On Friday December 16, Monica Haslip-Founder and Executive Director of Little Black Pearl(LBP)-launched a quarterly series featuring live poetry, arts and music entitled-Black:Unplugged.  The inaugural event was headlined by human rights activist-Dr. Angela Davis, Grammy Award winning artist Dianne Reeves, legendary songstress Nona Hendryx and musical director Terri Lyne Carrington. A very impressive list of... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
December 19, 2011 at 10:26 am
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Beats Antique: A Cross Cultural Music Extravaganza.

Beats Antique: A Cross Cultural Music Extravaganza.
Beat Antique was in Chicago this weekend performing at the Aragon with Umpree’s McGee.  Playing to a packed house this band pulled together a most enjoyable performance for the audience in attendance.  I had heard the group’s music before-mainly through YouTube-and really couldn’t put a finger on their sound.  Beats Antique is a must see... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 28, 2011 at 9:59 am
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Simple Plan: Get Your Heart On-Rocks The Vic!

Simple Plan: Get Your Heart On-Rocks The Vic!
Simple Plan played The Vic last night and it was an amazing show.  When you see a group perform they way they did-you appreciate the music and commerce.  The group has been together for over a decade and continues to crank out songs to it’s adoring fans-this sight to be seen in the frenzied audience... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 22, 2011 at 3:50 pm
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Every move is crucial with BoB and his new album Strange Clouds will be Epic.

Every move is crucial with BoB and his new album Strange Clouds will be Epic.
B.o.B. was in town the other night at theMID on a promotional tour for his upcoming new album “Strange Clouds”.  An Atlanta product-B.o.B.-otherwise known as Bobby Ray Simmons-is one of today’s new generation hip hop artist-and a refreshing personality on the scene.  He’s likable.  His lyrics are intellectual and engaging.  He’s got his own sound. ... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 14, 2011 at 9:58 am
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Vert Couture Fashion Show 2011...very haute for sure.

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Vert Couture Fashion Show 2011…very haute for sure.
By Eric Smith,
October 22, 2011 at 7:30 pm
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Lolla is Greener with Julie Atherton's h20 Spring Water-Eco Friendly, Renewable and Tasty!

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A look into one of the aspects of the festival that many times is overlooked by the sea of fans flocking to see great bands play-and that is the organizers have made a concerted effort to minimize the carbon footprint that is left when staging a huge event like this.  Making her contribution to that... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 8, 2011 at 5:50 pm
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Kreayshawn a unique creation serving up hip hop anthems!

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Coming to Chicago-August 19th at the Bottom Lounge will be a rising star in the world of Hip Hop-and she goes by the name Kreayshawn(Kree-A-Shon).  I was given the opportunity to chat with her-courtesy of the folks as Sony Music-and I found what she said to very interesting-and it’s made me definitely want to see... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 4, 2011 at 10:46 am
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Agency Galatea brought the Heat with their Summer Party at Rockit Bar & Grill!

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Agency Galatea brought the Heat at their Summer Party at Rockit Bar & Grill this past weekend and if you weren’t there you missed a good one!  Hosted by Ryan Beshel, Marie Anderson and a bevy of beautiful people-these two created the perfect vibe and it’s events like this which help move Chicago forward in... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 1, 2011 at 9:55 am
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