The history of House Music pulsates from the fingers of Farley Jackmaster Funk who has created with fusing catchy rhythmic beats with gospel and soulful music that has been around since the Disco music died out in the early 1980’s. Farley Jackmaster Funk is credited with bringing this special musical funk to the Chicago area. […]
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Live music venues are located throughout Chicago, but few seem to be near and dear to the heart of the city. My top picks for live music venues in Chicago offer up some great local opportunities to experience what Chicago is all about. Don’t miss the opportunity to check out these great local scenes if […]
That life-changing opportunity usually only drops from the sky once for most people. Marty Casey didn’t miss a beat when his opportunity presented itself. The hit TV show “Rock Star: INXS” would help get him signed and allow him to pursue his dream with his band Lovehammers. Marty gives us a look behind the scenes […]
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Want to catch a concert in Chicago? Very smart choice! This city is a melting pot of wonderful music. It’s known for its blues, jazz, and rock. Some of the largest festivals in the country, like Lollapalooza and Pitchfork each choose to host their concert in Chicago. So, with all of these great musical options, […]
My first visit to Chicago’s Music Box Theatre was in college. Attending DePaul University in nearby Lincoln Park, I was enrolled in a film studies class that required us to review a film from the concurrent International Film Festival. A fellow student and I chose an Italian comedy that matched all our criteria: the theatre […]