For many years the Burkhart Underground has existed as a cultural institution, offering a much needed alterantive to corporate sensibilty. Yet it exists in both worlds, being fequented by "young people" taking advantage of the educations afforded them by their parents and society, but at the same time delving beneath the surface -- underground -- to explore the long list of memories recorded in the earth by our unknown predecessors, the unheard multitudes that preceded us and gave rise to community.
Any artist is welcome here, regardless of discipline or genre. United -- or not -- we give shape and substance to our universe, to this miraculous awareness that surround us, through each of our individual understandings.
The Burkhart Underground is also here to catch the overflow of musicians and bands that apply to Fred Burkhart for My Space Friendship. If I don't personally know you, then this is where you end up. However... if I also know you, then you are good for both spaces! Sounds fair to me.
Visit the Burkhart Underground at Burkhart Studios
Music
Every music is acceptable -- to someone. I am that someone. So don't worry if you think it's not good enough. Just remember the original delcaration -- IT'S ALL GOOD. All that really means is: I'm not going to judge you. Play on...
About me: The Burkhart Underground was conceived as a family and a trust. It grew out of the home that was created 20 years ago at the birth of Trinity Valentine Burkhart on North Halsted Street in Chicago. The establishment of the Burkhart Underground is the realization of a continuous prayer for Trinity. What you have felt within its walls is the manifestation of a Great Love that was deposited at her birth. Indeed, it is such an awareness that has nurtured and sustained Chicago's ONLY non-commercial, all ages, non smoking, non drinking Music Art Poetry Venue for nearly nine years. Recently relocated -- after two years in limbo -- the All New & Improved Underground opened its doors at the beginning of 2008. Join us every Sunday at 1228 N. Noble Strret, Rear Coach House, in Wicker Park...
And now, here at the new place in Wicker Park...
Open Mic on Sunday July 20th
Sunday July 27th... An extravaganza!
Sunday Aug 3rd -- Red Hot Annie and her troupe
and a breath of fresh air coming...
Who I'd like to meet: This space is open to everyone - although I am concentrating on profiles with less than 1,000 "friends" - even if I wouldn't want to really meet you. What does it matter what I want? If awareness is to continue to evolve on this planet, then add your music and I will live with it and marvel. But having said that, I am also attempting to add bands of substance that appeal to my own tastes -- before I become completely saturated and overrun by the dozens of obscure entries that just want to strut their noisy selves before they self-destruct. You decide which is which...
and in the meantime, here is a video by Evil Beaver, featuring a cameo appearance of Fred Burkhart
Thanks for the add. We would love to have you stop by, say hi, and check out our new album.
We will be playing at the Elbo Room on Saturday July 19...Come Check Us OUT!
Peace, love, and all good things,
Beckon Q
I'm from Chicago, Northside (Go Cubs) Now living in Orlando Florida. I'm an abstract artist down here and I have a new You Tube video out. It's showcasing my show at the Famed Gelato Station 2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Fl 3305, in Wilton Manors. It'll be showcased July/August 2008 so if you get down there, stop on by and buy a great tasting gelatio cone and look at some interesting, full of life durkART creations. Peace the WORLD needs More of
Saturday, July 5 Peeking Through Variety Show feat. Red Hot Annie, The Honey Buns, Mina Mechante, Deirdre Doll 9:30pm Subterranean, 2011 W North Av, CHICAGO ******
NEW VIDEO!! Hunka Burnin' Love by Cold Cock Jones @ The Shithawks Your ratings & comments appreciated!!
what a beautiful picture!! thank you:-) perhaps i will see you the 6th. i will be visiting the orphanage that evening and you are in the city as well. if not then, perhaps another sunday. take care and thank you for allowing me to play a few ditties for you at your wonderful playhouse .
You still got cheesecake left? DAMN! I want one...right now would be good....why dont we have the technology to send it via email, Mmmm....I suppose I could just come over....Expect the unexpected!
thanks again for letting us rock your 'three floors of Underground'... * AA . AA AA AA . AA AA A AAA A . A AAA A A *************************Fl. 3 *************************Fl. 2 *************************Fl. 1 ....We'll have 2 party again sometime
Hello Burkhart Underground! Just a quick note to let you know our debut CD, "EXILE ON MYSPACE" is now available- it looks and sounds great! Please come by and check out our page, we have songs from the disc on our player, and videos from our recent CD Release Party show, as well as a bunch of other goodies for you to ogle at. If you havent checked us out in a bit, now is a good time! Many things afoot, and this is just the start! Hope all is well in your world, take care, and thanks!!!!
And now, here at the new place in Wicker Park...
Open Mic on Sunday July 20th
Sunday July 27th... An extravaganza!
Sunday Aug 3rd -- Red Hot Annie and her troupe
and a breath of fresh air coming...
