By Trafalgar Releasing

At Trafalgar Releasing, we are committed to bringing the best in entertainment and the arts to audiences all over the world.
Read on to find out more about music events happening in a cinema near you.
1. RUSH: CINEMA STRANGIATO 2019
In cinemas worldwide August 21
The Holy Trinity of Rock returns to the big screen on Wednesday when the first “Annual Exercise in Fan Indulgence” Cinema Strangiato brings Rush fans together in movie theatres worldwide.
Trailer:

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Posted on August 20, 2019

By Bloodshot Records

As a follow up to his holiday album Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar, Joel Paterson will release a collection of vintage instrumental, guitar-centric covers of songs from the Beatles’ catalog, entitled Let It Be Guitar! Joel Paterson Plays The Beatles.
The album – out on September 20th – features the guitarist’s signature blend of vintage jazz, exotica, blues, rockabilly, western swing and country, and uses classic Beatles songs as a sonic template for the mid-century musical journey.
The album’s pre-order link is live on both Joel Paterson’s and Bloodshot Records’ sites.
Sneak Peak / “Michelle”

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Posted on August 15, 2019

By Purple Mountains via Drag City

Friends are warmer than gold when you’re old
And keeping them is harder than you might suppose
Lately, I tend to make strangers wherever I go
Some of them were once people I was happy to know

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Posted on August 9, 2019

In no particular order.
1. H.E.R.

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Posted on August 6, 2019

“Four long years after her last mixtape, the Queen of Drill drops Rebirth – and revisits the site of the Bronzeville projects that taught her to persevere,” The TRiiBE reports.
“The next chapter of Katie’s career has finally arrived . . . and she’s excited about where it might take her. In May, she dropped two music videos on YouTube to build hype around an upcoming project: one for the hard-hitting single ‘Errthang’ and another for ‘Verified,’ a radio-ready track with emerging Chicago star El Hitta. She also says there’s a documentary about her life in the works.”
The goods, y’all:

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Posted on August 1, 2019

By Etsy

Etsy, the global marketplace for unique and creative goods, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Reverb Holdings, Inc., a privately held marketplace for new, used and vintage music gear, for $275 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments with respect to cash, debt, working capital, transaction expenses and the value of equity awards granted in connection with the transaction.
Reverb, which will operate as a standalone business when the deal closes, was founded in Chicago in 2013 on the principle that buying musical instruments should be easy and affordable. Reverb’s sellers are generally individuals, brick-and-mortar retailers, dealers of all sizes, and high-profile artists.

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Posted on July 24, 2019

In no particular order.
1. Charli XCX.

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Posted on July 22, 2019

By Suzanne Shelton

When it opened in July of 1979, the creators of the Chicago nightclub Neo never dreamed that it would last 36 years, contribute to the development of the notable music genres goth and industrial, and be cherished by literally generations of Chicago’s unconventional clubgoers.
Formerly located down the alley at 2350 N. Clark Street, Neo closed its doors in July 2015, but patrons still lament its loss. They will have a chance to reminisce when 800 people will celebrate 40 years since their home away from home opened. Neo Reunion; 4 Decades, featuring six original Neo DJs, will be held at another iconic Chicago music venue, the Metro, 3630 N. Clark Street, on Saturday July 20th.

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Posted on July 15, 2019

By Rock-Ola

A British games and jukebox entrepreneur, Alexander Walder-Smith, has acquired Rock-Ola, the last authentic American jukebox manufacturing company and one of the world’s most iconic jukebox brands.
Rock-Ola famously inspired the term ‘Rock and Roll’, and has been manufacturing games and jukeboxes since 1927, starting out in Chicago and later moving to California, seen by many as the jukebox’s spiritual home.

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Posted on July 12, 2019

“Featuring women from all walks of life who came to the drums in a variety of ways, Beat Keepers: Women With Rhythm! features women who love nothing more than playing the drums,” FilmCraft reports.

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Posted on July 11, 2019