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Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesJoin Us for Chicago Mixtape’s 2-Year Anniversary Fund Raiser at the Empty Bottle!
In 2011, some enterprising Chicagoans had an idea: every week they would collect tracks from exciting, innovative local artists and bands and send them out to the public as a way of spreading the word. Two years later, Chicago Mixtape is still going strong as more and more music fans hook in to the sweet sounds coming to their Inboxes each week.
This Saturday, February 23rd, Chicago Mixtape will celebrate its 2-Year Anniversary with a fundraising event at The Empty Bottle. Rapper Psalm One, soul revivalists The Congregation, and indie rockers Santah and Animal City will be onstage providing the jams, with a DJ set from White Mystery. As a participating sponsor, CHIRP Radio is proud to support our fellow local music fans in one of Chicago’s awesomest venues. Come join us for the celebration!
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesWeekly Voyages: Friday 02/22 to Thursday 0/28
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Friday February 22
Genome, Grood, Origin of Animal
Beat Kitchen 9:30pm
H2O featuring Terror
Bottom Lounge 5:30pm
Soul Asylum, Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts, Ryan Powers and the Secret Weapons
Double Door 8:30pm, 21+
The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle 5:30pm 21+
Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Conor Oberst Edition
Today we pay tribute to an indie rock giant, Conor Oberst. During the latter part of the ‘90s, Oberst brought back folk music to indie prominence, starting with his highly successful band Bright Eyes. Over the years, Oberst expanded his palette to include everything from electronic music to country, winning a loyal group of fans, many who cling to every word in his lyrics. He also moved on to other projects, including a solo career, the rocking Desaparecidos and the Monsters Of Folk. Let’s pay tribute to Mr. Oberst 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 02/15 to Thursday 02/21
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Friday February 15
The Wolfe Tones, Trinity Irish Dancers
Abbey Pub 8pm, 21+
Big Daddy Love
Abbey Pub 9:30pm, 21+
Brenden Kelly & The Wandering Birds, Masked Intruder, Direct Hit
Beat Kitchen 9pm
Kazy featuring Psychopathic Daze, Delightful Downfall, Storm the Front, Saviour Self
Bottom Lounge 8pm
Winter Soulstice 2013 Soul Summit Free Dance Party
Double Door 9pm, 21+
The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle 5:30pm 21+
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.