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CHIRP Radio writesCOMING SOON: “Repo Man” at the CHIRP Music Film Festival
Repo Man (1984)
Friday, September 15th 9:45pm
Basically a giant middle finger to the Reagan era of the 1980s, this lower-budget satire became a cult classic as soon as it was released. It's a story about a young man, a crappy job, and a car that may or may not be carrying around something extraterrestrial in its trunk. At the same time, it's also about a time and place and attitude toward what passed for Modern Times. The soundtrack, which features Iggy Pop, Black Flag, Suicidal Tendencies, and Fear, remains a cornerstone introduction to hardcore punk. It also features a performance by one of the great "that guy" actors of all time, Harry Dean Stanton.
"Repo Man is the saltiest, sweetest, most sublimely sleazy tickle in the Los Angeles ribs. If it doesn't convulse you with belly laughs, then you're a stiff.." --Carrie Rickey, Boston Herald
"Repo Man comes out of left field, has no big stars, didn't cost much, takes chances, dares to be unconventional, is funny, and works. There is a lesson here." --Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The CHIRP Music Film Festival takes place at the historic Davis Theater in Chicago September 14th-17th. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.
CHIRP Radio writesCOMING SOON: “Moonage Daydream” at the CHIRP Music Film Festival
Moonage Daydream (2022)
Friday, September 15th 7:15pm
In his six-decade career, David Bowie both set the standard for Rock and Pop stardom and constandly pushed the boundaries of art and performance. Few individuals have had as much influence on modern music. In the first documentary to be officially authorized by Bowie's estate, director Brett Morgan takes a look at the mythic figure and his earthly journey of transformation.
"Moonage Daydream is a kaleidoscopic and unique venture that radiantly and stylistically explores the magisterial talents of one of the best artists ever to grace the stage." --Hector A. Gonzalez, Loud and Clear Reviews
"...a thoughtful, meditative, almost trance-inducing rumination on the meaning of art and life." --Adam Kempenaar, Filmspotting
The film will be preceded by a Bowie costume contest with a prize awarded to the best showing!
The CHIRP Music Film Festival takes place at the historic Davis Theater in Chicago September 14th-17th. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.
CHIRP Radio writesCOMING SOON: “The Elephant 6 Recording Co.” at the CHIRP Music Film Festival
The Elephant 6 Recording Co. (2023)
Thursday, September 14th 7:00pm
CHIRP Radio kicks off its inaugural Music Film Festival with the Chicago Premiere of a documentary about the influential 1990s experimental rock collective that included influential bands like Neutral Milk Hotel, The Olivia Temor Control, and of Montreal.
"The music is at the heart of the story, and one can enjoy the experience by letting the sounds wash over you." --Bradley Gibson, Film Threat
"Though Stockfleth’s documentary acts mostly as a primer for the Elephant 6 collective, it separates itself from the legions of other musical history docs by staking out new territory and demanding Elephant 6’s rightful place in the mix." --Zach Lewis, In Review Online
The CHIRP Music Film Festival takes place at the historic Davis Theater in Chicago September 14th-17th. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Sep 4 - Sep 10)
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday Sep 5: CHIRP Night at the Whistler with Kmieciak and BATH ROOMS
- Sunday Sep 10: CHIRP Radio at the Andersonville Vintage Market
- Tuesday Sep 12: CIHRP Radio welcomes Kamaal Williams to Lincoln Hall
- Tuesday Sep 12: CIHRP DJ Night at The Native
- Wednesday Sep 13: CHIRP Radio Trivia Night at Beermiscuous ("Music in Movies")
- Wednesday Sep 13 - Sunday Sep 17 : CHIRP Radio Partners with the Chicago Underground Film Festival
- Thursday Sep 14: CHIRP Radio welcomes Pile to Sleeping Village
- Thursday Sep 14 - Sunday Sep 17 : CHIRP Radio's Innaugural CHIRP Music Film Festvial at the Davis Theatre
- Thursday Sep 16: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Bright Light Social Hour to Schubas
- Wednesday Sep 20: CHIRP Radio is a media sponsor for Guitars Over Guns' Band Together Fundraiser
- Saturday Sep 23: CHIRP Radio welcomes Man on Man to the Empty Bottle
- Sunday Oct 1: CHIRP Radio welcomes Hannah Jadagu to Schubas
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Q&A With Jeffrey Kmieciak (Performing at CHIRP Night at the Whistler on 9/5)
Chicago artist Jeffrey Kmieciak is performing at CHIRP Night at the Whistler on Tuesday, September 5th. We caught up with him recently to ask him a few questions about himself and his music…
So...What’s going on? Tell us about your current releases and/or upcoming shows (such as CHIRP Night at the Whistler!).
My latest album Within Shadows is a real breakthrough for me personally. I really went for a deep dive on that one. I embraced the darkness of the past few years and coerced something from it. I'm looking forward to playing some of these songs and other songs from previous albums live solo for the first time at CHIRP Night at The Whistler Tuesday night 9/5!
How do you go about turning your thoughts, ideas, and feelings into sounds?
I usually start out with some type of mood or genre and just let it grow from there. The finished product is rarely something that I expect. I do really surprise myself at times.