James Brown meets Kool Keith who is cousins with Jimi Hendrix who runs into the Roots who hang with Radiohead who than buys L.O.N.S. a free steak dinner courtesy of Faith No More's bar tab that the Heiroglyphics crew offers to take care of as a favor to Fishbone after they spent a night together at a Lootpack show.
Trials and Tribulations. Written by Cary Kanno, Abitight, and Abstract Giants
“Picture a violin wailing as three MCs spit semi-automatic bursts of rhymes
and you'll begin to envision the draw of Abstract Giants, an eight-piece> hip-hop band that draws as much from Tito Puente as it does from The Roots.
When the band performs, their origins are evident. They seem like a
post-integration, suburban version of Fat Albert's Junkyard Gang.”
----Chicago Sun Times
Hip hop band. It's not too common to see those three words written in that
order, is it? When you do, more often than not you'll be reading about
Philly innovators The Roots. You can understand my excitement when I
realized that we've now got our own version of that legendary group right
here in our backyard. ‹.. [the abstract giants] all immensely talented,
and upon first listen, you'd think the band has been playing together
forever. Amazingly, it's only been about two years since the group's
inception.
Ladies and gentlemen, there's finally a reason for you to take that copy of
The Low End Theory out of your CD player. The golden era of hip hop may be
long gone, but the Giants are truly the next big thing.
---Spencer Lokken, Chicago Innerview magazine
Wassup absTRACT giANTS? From the fellas who bring you Mixtape Mondays.. Put ya 'C's' in the air for a Brand New Twist on Hip Hop Soul Open Mics.. Introducing: The Jam Session Hip Hop, RnB with a LIVE Band Fiesta Cantina 3407 N Clark St. Wednesday Nov 18, 2009 9 pm - 2 am $10 all night 21 plus
Can't forget Chicago's Longest Running PAID Open Mic..
Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event EVERY Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago We pay artists to perform - Over $1000 given away every month - The crowd decides so bring your people Also bring your original music on CD 9 pm sign up - List closes quick 21 plus $5 to perform or watch all night/ $10 to perform for the cash (your best full length song)
Network with A&Rs, Record Execs, Singers, Producers and Managers every Monday!
Thank you Chicago, MTM Management Grp. Promotions, Events & Tours that Produce More Than Money
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Have you picked up the new LATRELLS album yet? What are you waiting for, don't let that record pass you by!! What's real & new? Ok It's been a minute and since you last heard from Pacific Soul Records in Oct we've dished out several new "Uncle Ray's Psychedelic Soul" podcast radio shows...if you haven't checked them out, put yourself on and enjoy this phat radio show. Especially listen in on shows #8 & #9 "Vinyl" Part 1&2 with special guests. You are going to dig these shows, the music selection is not to be missed ya' heard!! here is the link to all of them, ENJOY! http://xraydusa.podbean.com/
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The award winning album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon.co.uk and many more.
"Still Love You' looks set to ride the soul train straight out of San Francisco and onto the world stage." It's Official!, Today we released with great reviews the new album from THE LATRELLS titled 'Still Love You & since yesterday we have been receiving a lot of awesome reviews, positive feedback & a bunch of sales thanks to all the widespread news from various agencies and the music industry as a whole...Thank You we really appreciate it and we are proud to offer this album after 5 years in the making! Enjoy :: LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Pacific Soul Records) - Produced by XRAYDUSA at the Think Tank, San Francisco, West coast soulsters The Latrells second album 'Still Love You' released today on Pacific Soul:: check the press http://bit.ly/3K4o5d
Guaranteed good time! 9pm 21+ $5 suggested donation one host two dope dj's three of the finest underground hip-hop acts 300+ beers in stock two birthday parties and one Quencher's 30 year anniversary
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming event show. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us.
