By way of the latest Blentwell podcast, he's served up a summery mix that was recently recorded at Chicago's own Darkroom. So, as you close your eyes and picture July and tell yourself that it will (eventually) get warmer, Austin's DJ Chicken George has something that'll help pull you through the lingering chill. Be that as it may, that hasn't stopped some of us from breaking out the summer tunes weeks ago and trying to absorb some warmth from vicarious sources. Here it is nearly June in Chicago and we're still having to keep some layers handy. RSVP here.Īgreed: this "spring" weather is officially, uh, bullshit. It may be good people-watching, and the slow-flow funk Short Dog delivers may inspire you to move your ass.Īs part of Scion's ongoing "RSVP and get in for free!" concert series, Too Short will be at the Metro this Tuesday. Too $hort isn't for everyone, and I don't think he's making new fans at this point. If this is the first you've heard of him, watch the two videos to his hits that gained some mainstream attention and don't bother RSVPing. If you're a Too $hort fan, then you've known this was coming for a while and I'm not teling you anything new. Going from selling albums out of the trunk to celebrating 20 years as a recording artist at a major label is quite a leap. There latest set of shows kicks off tonight with the LA trio, A Faulty Chromosome 7:00pm.Ĭredited as the West Coast's first rap success by allmusic, Too Short started out indie, had some popular singles, and has now settled into his own "mack/playa" sensibility. Their studio is based in Rock Island (3 hrs outside of Chicago), and to promote their cause and quality indie rock they have invited a string of bands to play at Huckleberry’s Pizza Parlor (223 18th St, Rock Island, IL 61201). Combing indie music, well-conducted interviews, and weekly in-studio performances, they are one of the best music sites in Illinois. What’s that, there is a five month wait for the Prius? Well I am sure the fine folks over at Daytrotter would suggest horseback as a suitable way to arrive at any of their upcoming shows.ĭaytrotter is one of the premier live music websites around. Now that you have traded in your SUV for that Prius, you are no longer concern with gas prices. With the weather finally starting to turn around, the pools starting to be filled again, the schools finally freeing all of the young minds, and the mosquitoes still in slumber, there is no better time for a road trip. Get a peep of the tracklisting on the other side of the jump. So go and get it via download from The Hood Internet's website. Casiotone For The Painfully Alone, and a bunch of other such business (one of which manages to slip in a bit of the "Superbowl Shuffle"). Frankie Knuckles, Twista vs The Sea and Cake, R. Chicago," it's a 24-track fat sack of downloadable "bastard pop," sporting an exclusively hometown theme.
Local mash-up misfits The Hood Internet keep busy when it comes to crafting and cranking out tracks and mixes, and this week they've added yet a new mixtape to the stack. The show is $8 and is 17 and over.Īnd what were we just saying about summer mixes?Ĭome hell or hot weather (whenever that might be), it looks like it's time to just call it - break out the grill, take the winter coats to the dry cleaners, and just get on with business.Īnd here here we have a little something to help soundtrack the transition. One for the Team will be appearing at Beat Kitchen with The Days on Thursday Night (5/29) 9:00pm (doors). The first single from the new album is entitled, “Best Supporting Actor”, and immediately brings forth a feeling of fun and pure joy. Musically, they create a unique form of pop that is always shifting and extremely danceable. In addition, he is a blogger over at MFR, and he is a soon to be published writer.Įnough about Ian, One for the Team is a band right? With Grace Fiddler ( Battle Royale) on vocals and synth, John Krueger on Bass, Elliot Manthey on Drums, and Bill Caperton on Guitar, this is a band and a great one at that. Anderson is more than just a pretty face on stage, he is also more then just the owner of a label, Ian also runs his own pr company ( Vitriol Promotions). Their first album, Good Boys Don’t Make Noise, was released by lead singer Ian Anderson’s record label Afternoon Records back in 2006.
This spring tour, that they find themselves on, is intended to build a little hype around their Militia debut Build It Up (out August 19th). Recently signed to Militia Group, Minnesota's indie-pop masters, One for the Team, arrive here in Chicago tomorrow night (5/29).