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CHIRP Podcasts
Artist Interviews California Wives
Chicago’s California Wives’ released their first full-length record on Vagrant Records in early September, 2012. Art History is a dream pop celebration for the new-wave band, marking years of hard work and support from the local scene.
Blake Burkhart caught up with the band during a busy Lollapalooza weekend, reminiscing with the guys about the good ride they’ve had so far, and hope to continue now that they’ve officially dropped their long-awaited debut.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Sept. 14, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “After” at Profiles Theatre, “A Class Act” by Porchlight Music Theatre and “Susan Swayne and the Bewildered Bride” by Babes with Blades Theatre.
And Off Book talks with special guests Matt Hooks, co-founder of Abraham Werewolf Theatre and starring in “Spirits to Enforce”; Gus Menary, co-founder of Jackalope Theatre, ensemble member at The Inconvenience and director of “Spirits to Enforce”; and Bob Mason, Casting Director at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. And of course, we have 2 new Got A Minute? segments from two local playwrights.
MARTY’S MARTINI BAR!
September 30th, 2pm – 5pm, 1511 W. Balmoral
No Tickets No Cover Charge All you need to do is drink!
Drink and Off Book raises $$$ to produce our show!
Door Prizes: Lifeline Theatre tickets and National Theatre of Scotland “BLACKWATCH” tickets
This September 14, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by A Good Friend.
Shot word of the day: Friend
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Person of Interest Eshana Watson
Where: The Loop
“It’s getting out of hand.”
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Sept. 07, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “Sweet and Sad” at Profiles Theater, “Skin Tight” by Cor Theatre and “Steady Rain” by Chicago Commercial Collective. And Off Book talks with special guests: Bob Fisher, Founder of The Mammals and Jerry Tietz, General Manager of Chicago Opera Theater. And of course, we have 2 new Got A Minute? segments, one from a local playwright and an aria from “Magic Flute.”
MARTY’S MARTINI BAR!
September 30th, 2pm – 5pm, 1511 W. Balmoral
No Tickets No Cover Charge All you need to do is drink!
Drink and Off Book raises $$$ to produce our show!
Door Prizes: Lifeline Theatre tickets and National Theatre of Scotland “BLACKWATCH” tickets
This September 7, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by The Alliance.
Shot word of the day: Beast
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Artist Interviews Serengeti
On location at the Chicago Media League softball night in Kosciuszko Park, Dylan Peterson talked with CHIRP’s unlikely starting pitcher, Anticon’s Serengeti. 2012 saw the release of the Kenny Dennis EP and C.A.R. full-length, two radically different albums from this enigmatic and imaginative local rapper. Before taking the mound, Serengeti reflected on living a loner’s lifestyle in Chicago, working with Why?‘s Yoni Wolf, and the ’87 Cubs
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