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CHIRP Podcasts
Artist Interviews John Bellows
CHIRP's Blake Burkhart sat down with Chicago's John Bellows at his home in the Pilsen neighborhood to talk about his creative process when songwriting, how he can get his audiences to listen more attentively, and the Weird Al Yankovic album that inspired him to start making music.
(produced by Briavael O'Reilly)
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: April 12, 2013 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book reviews "Othello: The Remix" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Our special guest is Brad Armacost, artistic associate with Seanachai Theatre and starring in "Hughie."
This April 12th episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by Marty's Martini Bar.
Shot word of the day: Guinness
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Person of Interest Person of Interest: Marcus and Pam Greco
Where: Near West Side
"It just makes it that much more fun, that much more enjoyable to have someone to share it with."
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Artist Interviews Chad Valley
Oxford's Hugo Manuel is Chad Valley
. Before his first headlining Chicago show at Schubas, he sat down with CHIRP's Dylan Peterson to talk about why indie kids are getting over pretention and getting into R&B, when solo artists turn into collaborators (and vice versa), and how a bedroom pop guy can get to know more girls.
Chad Valley is playing at Schubas with Chandeliers and Ghost Beach on Sunday, April 21st. 'Like' CHIRP on facebook this week for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: April 5, 2013 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book reviews Measure for Measure at Goodman Theatre. Our special guests are Dana Lynn Formby, playwright and Ilesa Duncan, director of Pegasus Players' If You Split a Second.
This April 5th episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by Marty's Martini Bar.
Shot word of the day: split
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