Chicago Music Guide Newsletter
June 8th, 2020
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Happy Monday! I sincerely hope that things are going well for you despite all the turmoil going on all around us these days.
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It has been quite the crazy couple weeks since our last newsletter to you, coming from COVID-19 to the death of George Floyd, and the violence that came from that, but then the peace that has reached all areas of the globe. These peaceful protests give me hope that we can one day soon come closer to equality for all.
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Also since the last newsletter, the fundraiser that Chicago Music Guide was a part of with CIMA (Chicago Independent Media Alliance) had completed and all 43 independent outlets had raised over $100,000 that will be divided equally and help keep us all going through this pandemic. For those who donated or shared the news of the fundraiser with their family and friends, I cannot thank you enough for your support, it means the world to me.
Also, my podcasts, Global Music Podcast and Sounds of Chicago have both been made available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud with more platforms being added soon. Scroll down for links to the most recent episodes from both!
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FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK!
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The Darling Suns is an indie rock band with folk roots drawing influence from Dr. Dog, Arcade Fire, and War on Drugs; The band formed in early 2017 and quickly built a following opening many notable shows in the Chicagoland area. With haunting yet beautiful lyrics about love, loss, heartbreak, the upbeat indie rock and folk melodies around them became a defiant and powerful way of delivering a message. The band released their first full length album "Midnight Feelings" in August of 2019. Later that year The Darling Suns released "Afterglow" which would become the single off of their newest EP "Better Off" out March 2020. Check out their music here!
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Corona’s Impact on The 105
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Corona’s Impact on The 105 - Businesses were left unprepared for this global pandemic and have been massively affected, but learn how Naperville's The 105 has been coping. Read more here
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Coronavirus in Jail:
The Life and Loss of Nickolas Lee
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Cassandra Greer-Lee and Nickolas Lee (Illustration: Arabella Breck)
This story was originally published by City Bureau on June 5, 2020.
A widow tried to save her late husband’s life during his stay at 26th and Cal. Instead she witnessed the explosive spread of COVID-19 inside.
As told to Sarah Conway
Read the article here
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VIRTUAL EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
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Library Dance Party: Online Event - Tuesday, June 09, 2020 - 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Meet the Artist - Lisa Rock - Tuesday, June 09, 2020 - 7:00 pm
MUSIC: Chris West weekly live stream - 7:00pm CDT - Tuesday, June 09, 2020 - 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Chicago Tap Theatre Virtual Advanced/Pro Tap Classes - Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 5:00 pm
Jonathan Byrd and the Pickup Cowboys - Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CDT*
Caliwaukee Presents: Bev Rage live stream - Beat Kitchen & Sub-T - Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Casey Abrams - Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 7:00 pm CDT*
Virtually Gorton: Just Poetry with Alice Moody via Zoom Friday, June 12, 2020 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Local Live: The Reed Brother's Tribute to ZZ Top - Friday, June 12, 2020 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Music Institute presents: Indoor Voices with Joe Locke and vocalist Tammy McCann - Friday, June 12, 2020 - 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
CAC Live: Chicago’s Downtown Theatre District - Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Gerardo Ribeiro Online Masterclass - Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BLUES & ROOTS WEEKEND LIVESTREAM | DAY 2 : John Primer | Opener: Bill Grady
Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Blues & Roots Online - Saturday, June 13, 2020
To find more virtual events, please view our full calendar here:
https://chicagomusicguide.com/calendar/
If you have an event you'd like to let people know about, you can add your event for free and you can do so at the same (above) link.
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Click the Download button below to claim your free song from Chicago's Prison City Brigade. The song is called "Thing 166" from their most recent "Rough Skeletons" release. To find out more about them, visit their official site here: https://www.prisoncitybrigade.com/ |
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Featuring:
Ariel Ryder
Danielle Juhre
Emily Blue
Jillian Frances
Nicole Amine
Luna Blu
Cheryl Rodey
Model Stranger
August Hotel
The Northern Lights
Prison City Brigade
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Featuring:
Model Stranger
VAR
Mounika x Ocie Elliott
J.Lamotta
FLAVIA
Command Sisters
Salt Ashes
Anna Green
Bloom De Wilde
Melissa Bonny (interview clip)
Ad Infinitum
Omega Infinity
Revenge
Dead Animal Assembly Plant
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Stay tuned for more great stuff coming your way next week!
Have a safe and wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Dennis M. Kelly
Owner/Editor
Chicago Music Guide
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