The crowds at Adrianna’s wouldn’t rock for just anybody, but as a Calumet City teenager Tink won them over with a mix of drill rap and R&B.
Tag: the Shrine
Pitcher Jake Arrieta to start for Cubs on Opening Day and other Chicago news
Also, RIP to the Shrine nightclub, and plans for sex club in River North are off the table.
Golden-age master Kool G Rap performs at the Shrine on Friday
Kool G Rap, who helped popularize “mafioso rap” in the late 80s, released today’s 12 O’Clock Track, “Erase Racism,” in 1990.
Best shows to see: Juelz Santana, Jason Lescalleet, Trouble
The best shows to see on Thu 2/13 through Sun 2/16.
Reader’s Agenda Mon 12/16: The 12 Steps of Christmas, The Nutcracker Nightmare, and Red Fang
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, December 16
Reader’s Agenda Mon 11/4: Thirty-five Chicago comedians, La Camioneta, and Capleton
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, November 4
Reader’s Agenda Thu 5/23: Mavado, Esther Newton, and DanceWorks Chicago
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, May 22
Reader’s Agenda Fri 3/22: Cooking at DANK Haus, Big Daddy Kane, and the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention
What’s on the Reader’s Agenda for Friday, March 22, 2013
Gig poster of the week
This week’s gig poster was designed and printed by Colorado-based artist Mathias Valdez.
Artist on Artist: Shabazz Palaces
Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces talks to the GTW about Seattle hip-hop, signing to Sub Pop, and Chief Keef.
12 O’Clock Track: The Shrine, “Zipper Tripper”
“Zipper Tripper” by the Shrine is an intense blast of Black Flag worship
New Year’s Eve Guide 2012
Our picks for the best places to be when the ball drops