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Jenny West: Music For Chameleons writesDeerhoof Live Show Didn’t Disappoint
by: Jenna Chapman
Whenever I want a friend to check out a band I’m really into, I usually recommend an “access point”: a particular album or song that provides a good introduction to the band’s sound and acts as a gateway to the rest of their work.
Deerhoof is one of those rare acts whose “access point”, in my mind, is their live show. It’s difficult to pick one album - let alone a single track - that captures the eccentricity, energy, and enthusiasm of Deerhoof’s singular sound. All of these traits were on full display last Tuesday night at the Bottom Lounge, and despite a set list that was surprisingly frontloaded with new material, everyone in attendance was undoubtedly along for the ride.
Michael Heidemann writesPictures of Riot Fest 2014 (Pt. 3 of 3)
Riot Fest 2014 was a fantastic weekend of music, sights, sounds, and attractions. CHIRP Radio volunteer Michael Heidemann took these amazing pictures from the festival to give us all something to remember….enjoy!
Michael Heidemann writesPictures of Riot Fest 2014 (Pt. 2 of 3)
Riot Fest 2014 was a fantastic weekend of music, sights, sounds, and attractions. CHIRP Radio volunteer Michael Heidemann took these amazing pictures from the festival to give us all something to remember….enjoy!
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Michael Heidemann writesPictures of Riot Fest 2014 (Pt. 1 of 3)
Riot Fest 2014 was a fantastic weekend of music, sights, sounds, and attractions. CHIRP Radio volunteer Michael Heidemann took these amazing pictures from the festival to give us all something to remember….enjoy!
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SKaiser writesCheck Out These Pictures from the Active Transportation Alliance Four Star Bike & Chow Event!
The Active Transportation Alliance – aka Active Trans – organizes events like the Four Star Bike & Chow to support their work of promoting a safe and active environment for walkers, bikers, pedestrians and transit users.
“Active Trans is Chicagoland’s nonprofit advocacy group with more than 7,000 members, 20,000 campaign supporters, and 30,000 annual bike event participants supporting our work to make it better and safer to get around communities and neighborhoods around the region,” Ethan Spotts, Deputy Executive Director for Events & Marketing said.
The Bike & Chow event also provides an opportunity for local businesse to connect with communities, while people experience "new" parts of Chicago, try new foods and meet new people.
The mission of Active Trans is to make bicycling, walking and public transit so safe, convenient and fun that we achieve a significant shift from environmentally harmful, sedentary travel to clean, active travel. They advocate for transportation that encourages and promotes safety, physical activity, health, recreation, social interaction, equity, environmental stewardship and resource conservation.