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VertiKal
Neo-soul / Hip Hop / Nu-Jazz

...is going into the studio for a 2009 release...



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  8/26/2009
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Member Since4/1/2007
Band Members
  • Anthony Allamandola (guitar, founder)

  • Stacy René (vocals)

  • Ben Butter (vocals)

  • Raphael Crawford (trombone, keys)

  • Tobias Kaemmerer (trumpet)

  • Anthony Bruno (saxophone)

  • Ronald "RMJ" Monroe, Jr. (turntables)

  • Lorin Cohen (bass)

  • Justin Boyd (drums)



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       Upcoming Shows ( view all )
    Aug 23 2009 8:00P
    Bottom Lounge w/Debello and Family Order - 21+ Chicago, Illinois

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    Read the recent full Vertikal interview in Chicago Sun-Times' Centerstage  (view more)

    Reviewed by Jim DeRogatis in Sunday Sun-Times!  (view more)

    Check out this event: Vertikal @ Metro * Saturday, March 29  (view more)

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       About VertiKal

    A Vertikal show that you DON'T wanna' miss!!!!

    This Wednesday--November 26th--with the amazing Tina Howell & The Fellas, Yaw, Room 11, and more! 9 pm show--and free before 11 pm!




    Founded by Chicago guitarist Anthony Allamandola, Vertikal is a 9-piece group bridging the gap between hip-hop and jazz, drawing influence from funk, soul, latin, rock, and blues. Their live shows are dynamic, fusing soulful female vocals and hip-hop lyricism with DJ tracks, horn hits, and a grooving rhythm section. Expect to hear anything from rocksteady reggae rhythms and soothing vocal ballads to funky deep house grooves--and everything in between. Vertikal is creating a stir in Chicago's live music scene, drawing a diverse following that grows larger by the show. VertiKal has performed for capacity crowds at the Double Door and the Metro. In 2007, they were voted audience favorite at the Emergenza national final, with Lorin Cohen and [former vocalist] Amanda Shane earning "best bass player" and "best vocalist" nods! Stay tuned for the next Vertikal gig and come see for yourself...

    "Demo2DeRo: Vertikal If you’re looking for a Chicago analog to Okayplayer—the loose-knit, Philadelphia-based musical community centered on the Roots but also embracing Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo and many others—the nine-piece band Vertikal is a strong contender. Founded by local guitarist Anthony Allamandola and featuring a DJ, a three-piece horn section and two diverse front people with the sultry-voiced Stacy Rene and the spoken-word artist Ben Butta Jones. Dedicated to bridging the gap between hip-hop and jazz but also incorporating elements of funk, neo-soul, Latin, rock and blues, the mixed-gender, multi-ethnic band nonetheless churns out some surprisingly seamless and very accomplished grooves on tracks such as “Ready or Not” and “Time Chasin’,” currently streaming from its Web site, http://www.myspace.com/VERTIKALCHICAGO, and definitely in need of wider release." --Jim DeRogatis, Chicago Sun-Times



    VIDEOS

    Performing "Ready Or Not":
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    Performing "Watch Your Step":
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    Performing "Time Chasin'" (a far-from-perfect version--but the energy was really good, so we felt like sharing):
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    Performing "Let It Go":
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    Performing "Hey Fellas":
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     ROOM 11 


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    Nov 5 2009 10:39 PM

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    Nov 3 2009 5:05 PM

    This Saturday!!!! Come out!!!

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    Oct 1 2009 5:12 PM

    Tomorrow!! 10/2!!! Friday Night Dance party!! Be there!!

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    Sep 28 2009 3:40 PM

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    Sep 23 2009 2:39 PM

    THIS SUNDAY!!! ALL-AGES!!!! 6:00PM SHOWTIME!!!

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    Sep 14 2009 9:05 PM

    THIS SATURDAY!!!!

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    Sep 11 2009 2:25 AM

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    Sep 8 2009 3:41 PM

    ALL AGES!!!!! THIS SATURDAY!!!!

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    Sep 3 2009 8:08 PM

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    Aug 31 2009 9:51 PM

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    Aug 30 2009 5:58 AM

    ♫♫STEPHST★★♫♫

    ♫♫STEPHST★★♫♫



    Aug 14 2009 6:30 PM

    1,2...1,2...

    i thank u for the buddy ADD!!!
    you r welcome 2 holla at my page!!!
    much success to you!!!
    peace and blessingz!!!

    Timeless Arts Org presents...
    SPQ-HER @ Cafe' Lura 3184 N. Milwaukee Ave 2nite! 2buckz b4 11p & 5buckz after 11pm!come see some of Chicago'z illest artist live!SPQ-HER entah'z the stage @ 11p sharp!
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    Matrameru

    Matrameru



    Aug 6 2009 2:50 AM

    Peace to Vertikal. We'd like to invite you out to a multimedia event we are involved with surrounding the end of times. It will be a theatrical enactment of the end of the world using live sound and visual arts. It will be taking place in an archaic cathedral in the heart of Wicker Park. This event was inspired by the soon-ending Mayan calendar, sacred geometry, and other mystic and psychedelic revelations. Matrameru will be performing brand new unreleased material specifically sculpted for the unique location of this event.

    THE ANCIENT CATHEDRAL AT ST. PAUL'S CULTURAL CENTER
    2215 W. NORTH AVE
    WICKER PARK
    $5



    InnerVisionists

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    Aug 2 2009 11:19 PM

    THIS FRIDAY!!!!!!!!
     
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    Jul 19 2009 10:03 PM

    Super Queer

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    Jun 14 2009 11:51 PM

    Special Price Tix Available @ Brownpapertickets.com for $10 just search 'Bytch Fest'... Can't wait to see you there! Photobucket
    ROOM 11

    ROOM 11



    Jun 8 2009 7:08 PM

    ROOM 11 @ goose island 3535 n. clark st.  june 19th  11pm!
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    Articulite

    Articulite



    Jun 7 2009 7:46 PM

    What's Good? I hope you can make it.



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    May 22 2009 2:30 PM

    Awesome show last night! Let's do it again sometime.
    voice of reason

    voice of reason



    May 22 2009 2:29 AM

    Upwards,
    Come see us rock on the 29th.
    Nice lineup that night.
    Peace and Blessings.
    Dabos Fotos

    William Dabovich



    May 21 2009 7:02 AM

    ♫♫STEPHST★★♫♫

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    May 17 2009 4:43 PM

    Peace~Love~Blessings
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    May 8 2009 4:03 PM

    Take Back The Night DuPage County

    Take Back The Night DuPage County



    Apr 24 2009 7:26 PM

    This Sunday at North Beach in Downers Grove our 2nd annual event will begin at 5:00 Pm and features several bands, including Vertikcal, F.H.O.D Bitterson, and DJ Rheme. This event is open to all ages. $10 at the door! During the event, TBTN will be conducting a raffle with many fabulous prizes! Including a Fender Guitar + Amp, an I banez Guitar donated by Sam Ash in Lombard, and an ipod shuffle.

    Nguzo

    Nguzo



    Apr 23 2009 12:56 AM

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