K'neqta Dots on the mic
S-Star on the mic
Fatty Jeph on bass
Chuck Finn on keys
Billy Blanks on drums
Sam Trump on trumpet
DB on trombone
J. Taylor tap-dancing
Influences
Dilla, Mos Def, Lauryn Hill, Robert Glasper, Lee Scratch Perry, Tony Williams, Jaco Pastorius, Madlib, Cut Chemist, Wale, Common, Jill Scott, Nina Simone, Etta James, Gil Scott Heron, The Last Poets, RJD2, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Miles, Byrd, Return to Forever, and many more
Sounds Like
Chicago by way of The ATL, Twin Cities, Milwaukee, Detroit and Fort Wayne.
The distinctively organic and luscious sounds of Sidewalk Chalk result from an eclectic and unparalleled fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and soul. With fresh and positive lyrics, the band seeks to promote being free and self-love. The emcee Rico Sisney, and vocalist Maggie Vagle share the stage equally, contributing their voices in live performances that send listeners on a natural high. “Accompaniment” can’t even begin to describe the talented three musicians who provide the landscape and motion to Sisney and Vagle’s lyrics. Bass player Garrett McGinn, the man on the keys—Charlie Coffeen, and drummer Tyler Berg snap-off on funk-ridden jazz rhythms that in the words of Coffeen “give [Sisney and Vagle] a crib to rock in.”
From their live performances it is clear as to why these five musical voices found each other while studying music at Columbia College. On stage the band sets a vibe that gets audiences to move as much as to think. On stage Rico, Maggie, Garrett, Charlie, and Tyler create original improvisational material for new songs that highlight Maggie’s provocatively soulful harmonies, and ride on Rico’s thought-provokingly honest storyline. Sidewalk Chalk is and will continue to be a musical force to be reckoned with.
-Jena Lowe
Wassup Sidewalk Chalk? First off I'd like to say thanks to you Chicago and the whole Midwest, we've been goin strong for over one year now.. Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event EVERY Monday at Exedus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago We pay you to perform - Over $1000 given away every month - The crowd decides who gets the doe, 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.
*Silent Auditions all month long for December's Re-Set Tour. Details will be announced this Monday..
Support your local artists, you won't believe the talent!
Thank you Chicago, it's your time to shine! Sincerely, AwoL MTM Management Grp. Promotions, Events & Tours that Produce More Than Money
Hey guys hope all is well im really diggin the live photo album! i could feel it as i scanned thru, cant wait to catch another show im a true fan! keep pushing forward and god bless!
Wassup Sidewalk Chalk? 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 Open Mic 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
Hi, I spending a bit of time checking out the pages of anybody who has posted positive comments about the Mouse Outfit recently, and linking them to 5 of the earliest tracks we wrote, which are FREE to download on soundcloud. We are an 8 piece hip hop funk band, based in Manchester UK, and we have recently supported Akil (Jurassic 5), Speech Debelle, Fabio (Radio 1). Feel free to pass them on to friends. Thanks for the support and don't forget to keep checking back for new tunes! Keepin real hip hop alive!
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
Wassup Sidewalk Chalk? Mixtape Mondays is celebrating a birthday! We're officialy turning 1 this Monday! So on Monday Oct. 19th the first 25 performers are in FREE! Free Darkroom CD's and Oregano Studio Time Giveaways Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago's Paid Open Mic Over $1000 given away every month - The crowd decides who get the doe, so bring your people. Also bring your original music on CD 9 pm sign up - List closes quick 21 plus
A look back to when it all started on 47th St...
*Silent Auditions all month long for October's Mixtape E-event at The Darkroom and the MtM Midwest's 'In and Out' Tour this Fall
Hottest Song Tournament follows the Birthday Bash on Oct. 26th
GET THIS WEEKS SPECIAL ONLY ,3 BEATS FOR A $100 OR $50 A BEAT .. PAYPAL IS AVAILABLE (LMONEY24@GMAIL.COM) 314-771-0346 (OFFICE) 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. CST EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM PRODUCTION IS AVAILABLE STARTING OFF @ $400 . twitter.com/falatherel1 soundclick.com/falabeats facebook.com/falabeats
Wassup Sidewalk Chalk? This Monday Sept 28.. Mixtape Monday's Signature Hottest Song Contest Bracket Style Competition - The More Rounds You Win, The More You Perform! $350, tour slots, beats, studio time all up for grabs! Exodus II, 3477 N Clark St. (2 blocks S. of Wrigley Field) Sign up: 9 pm sharp - Bring your original music on CD $15 to compete/ $5 to watch 21 plus Powered by: MtM Grp, oreganostudio.com, L'Evated Marketing, illiesoulife.com and SP1 Further questions email mixtapemondayz@gmail.com
Thank you Chicago! They said it couldn't be done this long..
