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Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Big Boi Edition
He’s half of one of the most acclaimed and successful rap duos of all-time, Outkast. And Big Boi has continued to make an impact as a solo artist and guest on many fine records. Antwan Patton met Andre 3000 while in high school in Atlanta. Over the course of six albums, Big Boi and Andre continually expanded the breadth of their music and lyrics, paying off in the amazing commercial success of their dual solo album/Outkast project, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Moreover, Big Boi established himself as a terrific emcee with a distinctive flow, and someone with an eye for talent, as shown by his work with Janelle Monae and Killer Mike. Let’s pay tribute to Big Boi by grabbing your iPod or MP3 player, hitting shuffle and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesWeekly Voyages: Friday 02/01 to Thursday 02/07
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Friday February 1
Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, The Mantras, E.G.I.
Abbey Pub 9pm, 21+
Ode, Midwest Hype, Glittermouse
Beat Kitchen 9:30pm, 21+
Action Item
Bottom Lounge 6pm
This Must Be The Band (Talking Heads Tribute Band), Sun Stereo
Double Door 9pm, 21+
The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle 5:30pm, 21+
Big Freedia, BAATHHAUS, Swimsuit Addition
Empty Bottle 10pm, 21+
Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Etta James Edition
Today we pay tribute to a true legend of R & B who passed away last year, Etta James. She made her splash here in Chicago, as her new deal with Chess Records in 1960 yielded her signature song, “At Last”, along with other pop and R & B hits. James lived a rugged life and that came through in her interpretive abilities, which influenced generations of singers. In honor of James, please grab your iPod or MP3 player, hit shuffle, and share the first 10 songs that come up.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesWeekly Voyages: Friday 01/25 to Thursday 01/31
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Friday January 25
The Sweet Maries, The Green Room
Abbey Pub 21+
Flatfoor 56, The Crombies, 3 Blue Teardrops, Sore Subjects, Brick Assassin
Beat Kitchen 8pm
Method Man
Double Door 8pm 21+
The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle 5:30pm, 21+
Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday R. Stevie Moore Edition
R. Stevie Moore is a cult figure of the highest magnitude. The son of a Nashville session musician, Moore started out making his own music in mid-‘60s, finally releasing his debut album Phonography in 1976. The album is at turns catchy and eccentric (and sometimes both) and kicked off a staggering number of releases over the years. Moore makes Robert Pollard look lazy, having released hundreds upon hundreds of tunes (and he had the good taste to cover one of my all-time favorite Sparks songs, “Fletcher Honorama”). Moore plays many instruments, is an expert in lo to mid-fi recording, has a keen melodic sense and can pen a hook. He’s the original bedroom indie pop artist and current fans of artists like Ariel Pink (who has collaborated with Moore) would be well advised to track down his music. Let’s pay tribute to this original and enduring talent by grabbing your iPod or MP3 player, hitting shuffle and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.