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People want to be recognized on their own terms. But there are times when your success is more closely associated with something or someone else. When it comes to the work of Frank Zappa, it’s hard to think about anyone but Zappa as being responsible because his personality loomed so large. But artist Cal Schenkel isn’t worried about being defined only in terms of his association with Zappa.
“I mean, it has its pros and cons, you know,” says Schenkel. He created the album art for a long list of Zappa records-- Uncle Meat, The Grand Wazoo, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Hot Rats, to name just a few. “It’s certainly gotten me a lot of recognition and also connections all over the world, really…I think my work speaks for itself, both the work I did then and the work I’m doing now.”
CHIRP’s Dan Epstein talked with Cal Schenkel at Firecat Projects Gallery in Bucktown where Schenkel’s work, both past and present, is on display until August 17th.
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Where: Rogers Park
"I'm shocked that I still enjoy driving."
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Where: Logan Square
"You just say what you feel, but you don't think for a second that it's actually gonna touch somebody."
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Where: The Ukranian Village
"I don't ever want to be in high school ever again."
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Where: Humboldt Park
"I'd like to keep moving forward and challenging myself."
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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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Where: West Loop
"Paper is very much alive."
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Where: Rogers Park
"Don't let fear rule the day."
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Where: West Loop, CHIRP Record Fair
"I bought 80,000 tickets to a concert that never happened"
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Where: The Loop
“Chicago helps.”
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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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