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Big Rob writesCHIRP Radio Is Going to Mamby on the Beach
In amongst the stacked Chicago summertime entertainment calendar is a new event this weekend that could well be the party of the summer. Oakwood Beach will be invaded on the 11tth and 12th by the inaugural Mamby On The Beach this Saturday and Sunday (set times are posted here). Chicago’s newest beach festival features two days of indie dance music, headlined by Empire of the Sun, Röyksopp, Passion Pit, and ZHU’s Midwest debut. The lineup also draws a good amount from the local talent pool with Zebo, Good Life, Kinky Love, Felix Da Housecat, Redux, Orchard Lounge and more.
The excitement in the build up to this new event is hitting on a number of levels with the venue, the diversity in the talent and transport to the venue all seeming quite ambitious yet laid back. Mamby on the Beach will likely be the first visit to Oakwood-41st Street Beach for many festivalgoers, myself included. Drawing opinion only from the fest’s announcement video, the views and the surrounding area will set up well for a great party. Acts both new and well established from near and far will grace three spots in the venue; Main Stage, The Tent, and The Beach House as well as across the city at official after parties. The music will run at the beach from 1 to 10pm both days.
Looking over the transit arrangements and the festival map posted on the festival’s site, Mamby on the Beach looks like they have all their logistical ducks in a row. Chicago weather and CTA permitting, the new two day dance party going down at Oakwood Beach this weekend could be a highlight of the summer. Let’s See!
Follow this space for more as Big Rob Kerr goes to Mamby on the Beach.
Tyler Clark presents: Local Mythologies writesTop Five Songs About Bicycles
SKaiser writesThe Week That Was and Will Be: What’s Happening at CHIRP Radio (7/6/15)
SPECIAL ANNOUCEMENTS:
There's a couple days left to enter the New Belgium Tour de Fat car-for-bike challenge. We shared the experiences of 2011 cat trader Dave Pabellon, 2013 trader Johnny Mays and original 2009 trader Joseph Marinaro over the past week. If you're ready to enter, click here for the New Belgium car trader page.
NEW MEDIA:
- CHIRP Radio's latest Factory Session with Chicago's own Circuit de Yeux
- Eddie Sayago gives us Faux Yeah! Top Five Songs with F-Bombs in the Title
- Cher Vincent interviews Chastity Belt
- The MP3 Shuffle and a very Happy Birthday to Vince Clark!
COMING UP THIS WEEK:
It's the summer of the bicycle. If you have an old bike lying around and would like to donate it to a good cause, please bring it to the Go Albany Park Bike Drive on Sunday, July 12th. Stop by for music provided by CHIRP Radio and free bike repair service.
SKaiser writesTour de Fat Car Trader Benefits Include Friendly People at New Belgium
This Wednesday marks the deadline to submit your sweet soul to the Tour de Fat car-for-bike challenge. The folks at New Belgium Brewery will take good care of you and we at CHIRP Radio are happy to support the Tour de Fat celebration in Palmer Square this Saturday, July 11th.
Click here if you're ready to give up a your vehicle and commute by bicycle for one year, or longer if you fall in love with two wheels of transport.
We met up with original car trader of 2009, Joseph Marinaro. He enjoys keeping in touch with the New Belgium people and encourages the 2015 car trader to commute by bike as long as possible.
"The freedom and health benefits are amazing and the experiences are plenty and thrilling," he said.
CHIRP: Where do you currently live and what are you doing these days?
Marinaro: In early 2010, I moved to the farthest reaches of the suburbs, Crown Point, IN!!! I still work downtown and make the 50 mile-each-way commute by car, now. While we have bikes, family life (I have a stepson in high school, a stepdaughter in grad school and a four year old son) gets so busy that put exercise is usually hiking, swimming and going to places we have to drive to.
CHIRP: Why did you take the challenge to give up your car?
Marinaro: I was fairly new to city life and found owning my Jeep was more of a hassle than it was worth.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesFriday MP3 Shuffle: Happy Birthday Vince Clarke Edition
Today we say Happy Birthday to one of the most accomplished musicians and songwriters from the world of Synthpop. Vince Clarke was one of the original members of Depeche Mode and wrote many of their early songs, including their first UK top-10 hit “Just Can’t Get Enough.” Although their album Speak and Spell put them on the map as a musical force, Clarke and his band mates parted ways soon after its release. No hard feelings, though; While the band went on to international stardom, Clarke teamed up with singer Alison Moyet to form Yazoo (Yaz if you’re in North America) and released two albums, one of which is the underrated classic Upstairs at Eric’s. He then joined forces with vocalist Andy Bell to form the duo Erasure and sail through the charts with Dance-Pop hits like “Oh L’Amour,” “Chains of Love,” “A Little Respect,” and “Breathe.”
Along with having mastered analog and digital electronic instruments, Clarke has produced a fantastic catalogue of music. Wish him a Happy Birthday by taking your MP3 player, pressing the “shuffle” button, and sharing the first 10 songs you hear: