In October 1982, members of seven LGBTQ+ concert and marching bands from across the U.S. met in Chicago and formed the Lesbian and Gay Band Association. Though the LGBA changed its name to the Pride Bands Alliance in 2021, it still provides “an international network of LGBTQ+ and affirming bands in all stages of development” […]
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Kokomo Arnold helped shape giants of the blues
Kokomo Arnold’s recording career lasted less than a decade, but he changed the world by influencing the likes of Robert Johnson and Elmore James.
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Louis Myers cofounded one of the great backing bands in the blues
The guitar and harmonica master from the Aces played with Junior Wells, Little Walter, Otis Rush, Magic Sam, and many more.
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When the blues electrified Chicago
The streets and sounds of the city in ’60s come alive in new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum.
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Luther Allison was the Jimi Hendrix of blues guitar
Guitarist Luther Allison learned his craft in Chicago, but he spent much of his career in Europe when American interest in the blues waned.
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Old Town, 1977
Old Town: a tasteless conglomeration of go-go joints and porno movie houses, junk food stands, and arcades full of “Hippie” paraphernalia
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Street Home Chicago
The city’s most indie musicians get an advocate—and a gig.
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This Week’s Food and Drink Events
A strong beer tasting, a V-Day pastry market, a candy lecture, and more.
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This Week’s Food and Drink Events
A candy lecture, a seafood dinner, a mezcal tasting, and more.
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The Armies Are Gathering
Now that the word’s out about how TIFs suck money away from the schools, parents are rallying to raid the kitty.
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This Week’s Food and Drink Events
A lecture series on the history of the local candy industry, a contest to “create Dunkin’s next donut,” a wine tasting and buffet at Marie’s Pizza and Liquors, and more.