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By Steve Rhodes
Methodology: I simply combined the rankings of Robert Loerzel, Greg Kot, Jim DeRogatis, Pitchfork, Pop Matters, and Consequence of Sound and awarded 10 points for No.1s, 9 points for No. 2s and so on.
1. Kendrick Lamar / To Pimp A Butterfly (45 points)
Lamar appeared twice on the Beachwood in 2015, first in June for his appearance with Chance the Rapper on Northerly Island, and again in November for his show at the Riv.
Posted on December 31, 2015
God Graced Us Early And Often
1. With Hawkwind in 1974, recorded at the Chicago Auditorium.
Posted on December 29, 2015
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You shoulda been there.
1. Taylor Bennett at Lincoln Hall on Saturday night.
Posted on December 28, 2015
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You shoulda been there.
1. Sanctuary at the Tree in Joliet on Wednesday night.
Posted on December 25, 2015
Chicago Rap Impresario Survives Shooting
“Rapper King Louie survived being shot in the head in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon,” the New York Daily News and many others report.
“The ‘Chiraq’ rapper was shot in the left side of his head while riding in a car in Chicago’s Ashburn neighborhood at about 3:30 p.m.on Wednesday, Chicago police said.
“He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he is currently in stable condition, cops said.”
More:
“King Louie was recently a part of Chicago’s ‘Put the Guns Down‘ project, aimed at ending gun violence throughout the city. The artist appeared on the track with fellow Chicago rappers Common, Lil Herb and The Twilite Tone . . .
“The 27-year-old rapper is credited with coining the terms ‘Chiraq’ and ‘Drillinois,’ which he has listed as his current location on Twitter. King Louie is also featured on Kanye West’s ‘Send It Up’ on Yeezus, and was nominated for a Grammy for helping write Kanye’s ‘New Slaves’ in 2012.
“He is also being responsible for making Chicago the ‘hottest hip-hop’ scene in 2012 by Spin.”
For the uninitiated:
1. To Live & Die In Chicago.
Posted on December 24, 2015
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You shoulda been there.
1. Ryley Walker at the Empty Bottle on Friday night.
Posted on December 21, 2015
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You shoulda been there.
1. The New Standard Jazz Orchestra at Reggies on Thursday night.
Posted on December 18, 2015
By Kate Franklin/Coast Public Relations
Hello,
Reaching out to you about some cool music news from Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s!
As you may know, last week the company announced the Steakhouse Thickburger – and to support this new menu item, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have released a spot created by 72andSunny that turns the traditional steakhouse dinner on its head, Pantera-style.
Posted on December 16, 2015
Chicago And The Birth of Gospel Music
“Gospel music historian and radio host Robert Marovich will discuss his book A City Called Heaven during a Society of Midland Authors program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Harold Washington Library Center,” the Society says in a press release. “God’s Posse, a gospel chorus, will perform. Admission is free, and no advance reservations are required.
“Published this year by the University of Illinois Press, the book follows gospel music from early hymns and camp meetings through the Great Migration that brought it to Chicago.
“In time, the music grew into the sanctified soundtrack of the city’s mainline black Protestant churches.
“In addition to drawing on print media and ephemera, Marovich mines hours of interviews with nearly 50 artists, ministers, and historians – as well as with relatives and friends of past gospel pioneers – to recover many forgotten singers, musicians, songwriters, and industry leaders.
Posted on December 16, 2015
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You shoulda been there.
1. Deerhunter at Thalia Hall on Sunday night.
Posted on December 14, 2015
