Tagged blues

Hey head-thumpers and fist-pumpers! This is Taryn from Ripple Public Relations, and I have the scoop on ShedFest, an inspiring musical event coming up in honor of Rebecca’s Dream, an admirable organization dedicated to compassionate understanding for individuals struggling with depression and bipolar disorder.

When a musical groups’ praises grace the pages of The Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, and The L.A. Times, you know they mean business. Memphis soul masters the Bo-Keys, are the men behind this beautiful blues music that The Wall Street calls a, “Funky authentic groove”. Chicago’s in for a treat because the Bo-Keys are bringing their talents to our city on March 22^nd at SPACE. For only $14 you will be able to see the Memphis Soul masters boogie to their hit song ‘Got To Get Back’. Now I’ll admit I’m not the first one to play blues on my Pandora stations but let me tell you...once I heard this jam with Otis Clay I was SOLD (Downloaded it before I started writing this!)

Growing up my best memories were the ones sitting with my grandpa and listening to Jazz and Big Band music. The appreciation for the way all of the individual instruments could mesh as one to create something so special as an emotional groove was something I will never forget. This music appreciation from a young age was so influential in my life, from my high school music programs, professional dancing career, night club djing, and of course my radio career. That is why The Chicago Academy of Music really caught my attention as something I wanted to be involved with.

A few weeks back in a little bar over on Halsted a band caught my eye. I am usually seeking out the latest dub or electro to hit the scene, but back in the day I used to actually pick up my guitar. The blues, and rock & roll are actually what initiated my passion for music. Otis incorporates true live music, and it is unusual to see such talented musicians these days, especially when they’re all under twenty-five.

Billy Dec at the 2010 Grammys from A Chicago Thing on Vimeo. I'm off to los angeles in the morning because its grammy time again- this Sunday the 13th! Here is a quick video of me on the red carpet last...

check out my avatar coming to life in this video to make fun of me! haha.. just trying to get engage people in new ways to not only enjoy our 2 year anniversary party for my art, culture, trends & entertainment blog but more importantly, to help a really good cause!

check out my avatar coming to life in this video to make fun of me! haha.. just trying to get engage people in new ways to not only enjoy our 2 year anniversary party for my art, culture, trends &...

Are you a fan of old school chicago blues, but would like to know, enjoy & support equally important new school blues talent, that will have heavy impact keeping the genre alive for generations to...