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House, reggae, hip hop, 80's and more every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
The best music in the chi-------period!!

"This NY/NJ-based group is led by Ankles frontman Shaun Towey, who recorded this debut LP with members of HIGGINS and other area musicians. Their breezy, trippy, and moderately fuzzed-out pop hints at a '60s influence, sporadically evoking The Rolling Stones, Velvet Underground and the Kinks. But they frequently resemble more modern outfits such as Dandy Warhols, Teenage Fanclub and Luna, while occasionally exhibiting Jesus & Mary Chain or Spiritualized psychedelic ambience. Meanwhile, Towey casually delivers his soft-spoken vocals with a cool, semi-detached air, like a combination of Lou Reed and Ray Davies. With the exception of the aggressive, chugging rocker "What Does the Moon Say?," the radiant, gratifying album never strays too far from its relaxed, sunny vibe." - Mark Suppanz

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Celebrate Joy, Love, and Good Vibrations with this residency on the second Saturday of every month featuring an eclectic mix of Downtempo, future boogie, Afrobeat, Latin grooves, Brazilian beats, African variety and House. Hosted by Mwelwa--the man pushing for a brighter day!

Names improvises using viola and electronics, creating sounds ranging from harsh distorted staccato to droning ambiance. Group members are Brian, who performs solo under the name "the machinist" and in various other improvised music groups, and Mahjabeen, member of drone group Dreamweapon, and the band "For Salem." Their music can be found at http://www.myspace.com/names888

Dropping the hottest Hip Hop, Reggae and R&B.

Au: This acclaimed Portland experimental pop collective's debut album was named the '#2 Portland Album of 2007' by the Portland Mercury. They have been compared to the likes of Arnold Dreyblatt, Animal Collective, and Grizzly Bear. Pitchfork wrote of Au's unique sound, "Luke Wyland is a classically-trained pianist, and the instrument's inventive incorporation couples with his unique treatment of stringed noisemakers to lend Au an intriguing baroque and experimental sensibility". Their highly anticipated second album, "Verbs" was released by Aagoo Records June 24th.

Sleep Out: This Chicago Indie-Pop band is known for its sparky guitars and sing-a-long melodies. Punk Planet called their last album "one of the best debuts of 2006". Their new album, Not Even Dust was released July 8th.

"Is Hostage Juliet a not-so thinly veiled Shakespeare reference? Who's to say, but the local quartet is perfectly suited for a My Bloody Valentine dance party--even if it's not really the most dance-able music around--with their faithful shoegaze. It's laidback, plenty thick, and sure to induce sighs, even with cascading washes of gorgeous melodies and beautiful vocals." - The Onion

LDW DJs Bald Eagle and Mother Hubbard are increasing political awareness and dancing consciousness with electro, 80s, indie rock, hip hop, brit pop, punk and new wave beats with special guests. For more info visit www.lifeduringwartime.net.

For more information, check out Légo's homepage and MySpace profile.

Uncle Garo from Momentsound.com hosts live electronic music from Chicago and abroad! Artists bring laptops, drum machines, and synthesizers to play a wide variety of sounds ranging from Hip-Hop and Electro to IDM and Techno. Residents: Garo, Lokua, and Slava.

Consortium: Consortium is a rock and roll band based in Chicago, IL. Their third album, "Sloganeers & Moment Junkies," was released on 11/24/07 and it can be purchased at: www.cdbaby.com/consortium3. Their second record entitled "Potomac and Shenandoah," a concept album detailing the convergence and conflict of secularism and religion personified in the lives of two sisters, was released in November, 2006. Their first full-length record, "Circle the Day," was released in 2004. They contributed two original songs to a compilation cd in the August '06 issue of the art 'zine "Bailliwik" (www.bailliwik.org). The songs are "Gravity of Orbits (Secret Clone)" and "Fifty Ways to Sunday." They concern illicit robot love...and what happens when the robot leaves you.

Lord of the Yum-Yum: Known for strange vocal ruminations and a hilarious live show, Lord of the Yum-Yum promises only the highest quality, most enriching and mind numbing entertainment all at the same time. Lord of the Yum-Yum, aka Paul V., combines a guttural scat vocal style, classical/jazz themes, throat singing, improvisation, and electronics to take the modern voice to a new place.

All the classic Old Skool beats, hip hip R & B, House, etc...

Phathom, who was nominated for 'Best New Artist' at the 2005 Detroit Hip Hop Awards, and Chief, who has stared the stage with Xzibit, Mobb Deep, and Lil' Scrappy, to name a few, team up to form Past Due.

As true entertainers, Phathom and Chief are known for being of the few emcees that still know how to work a crowd, and put on an event, not just a show. Come out tonight for the OFFICIAL "Career LP" Release Show.

From TimeOutChicago: "Go ahead and call it a classics and retro night. DJs Pogo and Arturo spin indie, Britpop, new wave and classic alternative from the likes of James, Love and Rockets and Interpol. Giveaways and record-release parties perk things up. "

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