Death Grips and a peformance of Massenet’s Werther are among the current Soundboard highlights
Tag: Syl Johnson
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Kanye’s lawyer: We don’t owe Syl shit
Looks like the “Joy” lawsuit won’t be a breeze.
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Syl Johnson’s not feeling “The Joy”
Local soul legend’s taking Jay-Z and Kanye to court
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King Khan, Liturgy, Syl Johnson and more at West Fest
You can go ahead and check off West Town in your annual roll call of neighborhood festivals: West Fest is returning for its seventh year this Saturday and Sunday (7/9-7/10) on Chicago between Damen and Wood. As usual the Empty Bottle has gotten its hands nice and dirty booking the main stage, which features rock […]
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Giving Thanks for Great Soul Singers
Two Chicago soul greats, Syl Johnson and Mavis Staples, perform at separate shows on Saturday night.
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Early Warnings Roundup
This week’s Early Warnings include Alejandro Escovedo, Sleigh Bells, Syl Johnson, the Max Weinberg Big Band, and David Dondero.
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This Week in the Reader’s Music Section
Dance-punk weirdos, a bluegrass institution, a well-deserved box set for a soul icon, and much more
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Soul architect Willie Mitchell, Dead at 81
Legendary Memphis soul producer Willie Mitchell has died.
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Early Warnings Roundup
This week’s Early Warnings include Doom, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, Syl Johnson, Overkill, Mavis Staples, Rocky Votolato, and Yeasayer.
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Subscribe to the Numero Group
The local musical archaeologists offer 2010’s coolest reissues by advance subscription.
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The List, November 5-11, 2009
Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: Vic Chesnutt, the Black Heart Procession, the Eccentric Soul Revue, Akira Sakata, Surfer Blood, and more
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The Numero Group goes live
The Numero Group announces two new series in its ever expanding reissue universe–and an old-school soul revue in April at Park West.