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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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.
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12.18.08 End of the World Party at Sonotheque free w/ rsvp to world@emptybottle.com
also... 12.9.08 w/ dj kt and scrabblor at liar's club 12.12.08 glitterguts photobooth w/ itch 13 & dolor at 2048 n albany 12.16. 08 w/ hayce, tacopunch & british knights at liar's club
If you're looking for a fun place to watch the election come in next week, you should definitely check out this party I'm throwing Election Night at Liar's Club.
Live sets by Phillip Morris and Bin Laden Blowin Up! DJ sets by Reaganomix, Mr Bobby and Itch 13. FREE champagne if Obama wins. Consolation shots if he doesn't. FREE raffle sponsored by Early to Bed, Rotofugi, Permanent Records, Uncle Fun, andWellborn Clothing.
And this Sunday is FINADOS at Burkhart Studios. Dance party upstairs. Burlesque and performance art downstairs. Proceeds go to help some friends make subversive, punk rock pornography
