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Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Terry Melcher Edition
This week, let’s pay tribute to a background figure in rock music, Terry Melcher. Melcher was the son of actress-singer Doris Day. He teamed up with Bruce Johnston to wax some hit records, first as Bruce & Terry, later as The Rip Chords. Bruce went on to join The Beach Boys and Terry had significant success producing a folk rock band from L.A. named The Byrds. Melcher found further success behind the boards for Paul Revere & The Raiders. He also introduced Van Dyke Parks to Brian Wilson, which led to the legendary Smile album. Then things got weird. Beach Boys’ drummer Dennis Wilson met a guy named Charles Manson and introduced him to Melcher. Melcher gave Manson an audition but did not sign him. Melcher and his girlfriend, Candice Bergen, soon moved out of their Cielo Drive home. Director Roman Polanski and wife Sharon Tate rented that house, which Manson and his “family” targeted in a grisly multiple murder. Perhaps understandably, Melcher stepped back somewhat from music, his last big success co-writing The Beach Boys’ number one hit, “Kokomo”. Let’s pay tribute to Terry, 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 02/08 to Thursday 02/14
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Friday February 8
Amrita, North Shore Pharmacy, DBP
Abbey Pub 9pm, 21+
Jaill, Slushy, The BIngers
Beat Kitchen 9:30pm
Zuzuka Poderosa
Beauty Bar 9pm 21+
Wax Tailor & The Dusty Rainbow Experience
Bottom Lounge 10pm
Cam'ron
Double Door 8:30pm 21+
The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle 5:30pm
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.