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The Revolutionary RES-was All Natural and Unleashed at The Shrine

The Revolutionary RES-was All Natural and Unleashed at The Shrine
In this 2nd installment of the “Curls Unleashed Beauty Bar”, soul songstress RES was in town to host the All Natural: An Artist’s Workshop at The Shrine.  Being a fan of her music since the release her infectious dance single “They Say” it was a pleasure having the opportunity to chat with her on all... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
April 9, 2012 at 3:39 pm
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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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Theophulis London Stands Alone…a Hip Hop Talent Unlike Today's Radio Replicas.

Theophulis London Stands Alone…a Hip Hop Talent Unlike Today's Radio Replicas.
If you’re like many, when listening to today’s pop music on the radio-in particular hip hop-you have to wonder what has happened to the genre.  Except for a few notable mentions a la Kanye West, Jay-Z and L’il Wayne-every other hip hop artists sounds like they want to be those honorables-rapping through the likes of... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
October 24, 2011 at 9:48 am
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Chromeo: (Noun) Electro-Funk Band (Synonym) Talking Heads (Verb) Dance

Chromeo: (Noun) Electro-Funk Band (Synonym) Talking Heads (Verb) Dance
Chromeo will be performing at the House of Blues on September 30th.  If you love to dance-go. Dave, where are you guys from originally and how did the band get started? We’re from Montreal Canada.  We grew up as teenagers listening to hip hop music.  Through hip hop we discovered funk music and soul music. ... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
September 28, 2011 at 11:30 am
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Conversations with Estelle-I give you "All of Me" please don't "Break my Heart"

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At the Hard Rock Hotel with Estelle discussing her new single “Break My Heart and her upcoming album “All of Me”-leading up to her kickoff performance for the Wade’s World Foundation. Estelle you have a lot going on right now with the new single “Break My Heart”.  What was the inspiration for this song? “Break... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 29, 2011 at 9:30 am
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Joachim Garruard brought down the house at Perry's Music Stage-Lolla Francaise!

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On set with Joachim Garraud after turning it out at the Perry’s Music Stage at Lolla. Joachim-coming in to Chicago what did you expect for today’s show? Coming to Lollapalooza for the 20th anniversary was very exciting to me from a long time ago.  To be on stage for me behind the decks is like... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 8, 2011 at 1:55 pm
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The Kids These Days were tearing it up at Lolla!

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How could I not have a sit down with a Chicago original product.  Relatively new to the scene-Kids These Days were in effect at Lollapalooza performing on Friday-then following up that show with an afterparty performance at Hard Rock Cafe.  In todays world of electronic gadetry to produce music-it was most refreshing to see an... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 8, 2011 at 11:40 am
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Kerli brings her Army of Love to Lollapalooza and has everyone Walking on Air.

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What makes Lollapalooza one of the best festivals around is the breadth of high quality acts that are featured on any given day.  You really have to try hard-not to find something you like from the many artist performing.  I have a love for dance music-and there was an artist who I was officially introduced... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 8, 2011 at 9:50 am
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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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