By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk
A loose collection of whatnot.
1. “In just the last few years, a Chicago scene that has long been segregated and known for its ‘hater’ reputation has made great strides in shedding that stigma and becoming more unified,” according to gowherehiphop.
Or, as one of the interviewees says here, “Gettin’ it in in the city of wind.”
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2. Drummer Keith Carlock has played with Sting, John Mayer, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Diana Ross, Faith Hill, The Blues Brothers Band, David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, Harry Belafonte, Clay Aiken, Rascal Flatts, Paula Abdul, and Grover Washington, Jr., according to his Wikipedia entry.
Sure, a few of those artists absolutely suck, but the man’s got talent. Here’s clip from his recent appearance at the Chicago Music Exchange.
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See also: Video from last weekend’s Chicago Drum Show
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3. Tuba player seeks Polish polka band – no payment required.
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Comments welcome.
Posted on May 23, 2012