"Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear" to quote Craig Mack. By that, I mean y'all need some Dreaming Bull in your life! I get dozens of submissions of new music to blog about with most of them ranging from horrible to it's been done already...way too much. Dreaming Bull, comprised of Nic Capelle (lead vocals and guitar) and Gabe Raham (drums and bass), is onto something … [Read more...] about NEW MUSIC and INTERVIEW: ‘Gospel-delic’ band Dreaming Bull performs at Abbey Pub in Chicago on June 20th
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Interview with VH1 ‘Master of the Mix’ season 3 finalist DJ Dimepiece
A great DJ takes us on an escape from their everyday reality, moves our feet, and moves our soul. Now in its third season and on a new network, "SMIRNOFF's Master of the Mix" is a reality competition on VH1 that seeks to award a single DJ possessing the skills to captivate the crowd with a $250,000 reward and "SMIRNOFF's Master of the Mix" title. Each week the DJs are presented … [Read more...] about Interview with VH1 ‘Master of the Mix’ season 3 finalist DJ Dimepiece
Idol’s Kimberley Locke performs and judges Miss Roscoe’s 2012 Drag Race finals (photos)
On Tuesday, December 18, 2012, Roscoe's Tavern wrapped up their own search for Chicago's drag queens who could serve up their own "charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent," as RuPaul puts it on his ever popular "RuPaul's Drag Race" series, in the Miss Roscoe's 2012 Drag Race finale. The night was capped by FOX's "American Idol" season 2 finalist Kimberley Locke who was a … [Read more...] about Idol’s Kimberley Locke performs and judges Miss Roscoe’s 2012 Drag Race finals (photos)
BET’s ‘Apollo Live’ Lounge Tour: Chicago…event recap
Last night was not only the premiere for "Apollo Live" on BET, but it was also the second to last tour stop for BET's "Apollo Live" Lounge Tour. Chicago's finest were brave enough to take the stage for a local edition of "Apollo Live" held at the Funky Buddha Lounge. A total of 8 performers competed for a $250 American Express gift card based on an audience vote. Performers … [Read more...] about BET’s ‘Apollo Live’ Lounge Tour: Chicago…event recap
‘Apollo Live’ Lounge Tour: Chicago…mention Ifelicious and get free drinks at the show
The only thing I remember about "Saturday Night Live" growing up is that it came on before "It's Showtime at the Apollo" aired. My favorite days were when Sinbad was hosting alongside the legendary Kiki Shepard. It was every amateur's wish to avoid crowd boos that led to the signature siren sound followed by Sandman (RIP to Howard Sims) with his broom to sweep them off the … [Read more...] about ‘Apollo Live’ Lounge Tour: Chicago…mention Ifelicious and get free drinks at the show