La Santa Cecilia performs tonight at Green Dolphin (2200 N. Ashland) as part of the World Music Fest. Doors open at 8PM, concert begins at 9PM. This is a free show before 8PM, otherwise $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door.
See you there!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
09/22/10 Broadcast Preview (89.5FM)
It's really tough to just pick two songs for my weekly broadcast during Jesse's MusicVox on 89.5FM, but I 'gots to do what I gots to do.' Or no? That would be a yes.
This Wednesday I'll be featuring news from the wonderful, whimsical, wordly world of latin alternative entertainment. During the segment I'll also be featuring two new songs to Vocalo. The first song up is from Spain's The Pinker Tones and it's called "Sampleame." The Pinker Tones formed in June of 2001 when Professor Manso and Mister Fury met three times on three consecutive days on Carrer Pamplona in Poblenou, Barcelona. They hadn't seen each other since University, and quickly work out that they live less than 500 metres apart. On the fourth day, Mister Fury receives a call, asking him to compose the music for a TV series "Once Upon a Time in Europe". Furia calls Manso, and the digital production skills of the Profesor and the analogic sympathies of the Senor are united for the first time. You can get more information, including updates from their very successful presentation at this year's Sonar by visiting their website here. Nice!
The second song to end my segment will be the just released single from Chicago rock band [.DESCARGA.] called "Chemtrails." The song was composed by vocalist Hector Ivan Garcia after learning about the streaks of white that seem to line our skies more than ever. Crazy stuff. Do your research, kids! For more info on [.DESCARGA.]'s upcoming performances, including their set with La Barranca on October 9th (El Rey Ballroom - 35th & Western) and full album release, visit them here.
I'll also be mentioning this weekend's coming events (La Santa Cecilia, Garrobos, Buya, Ely Guerra, Jaguares, etc), this past weekend's events (phew!) and how you can win tickets to some of the featured upcoming concerts. So, please tune in to 89.5FM (Chicago) tomorrow at 7:30PM (Central Standard time) or listen online via www.vocalo.org
As is usual on Wednesday nights, tune in to 88.7FM at 10PM for the nation's longest running lat/alt radio program Rock Sin Anestesia. Asi si.
This Wednesday I'll be featuring news from the wonderful, whimsical, wordly world of latin alternative entertainment. During the segment I'll also be featuring two new songs to Vocalo. The first song up is from Spain's The Pinker Tones and it's called "Sampleame." The Pinker Tones formed in June of 2001 when Professor Manso and Mister Fury met three times on three consecutive days on Carrer Pamplona in Poblenou, Barcelona. They hadn't seen each other since University, and quickly work out that they live less than 500 metres apart. On the fourth day, Mister Fury receives a call, asking him to compose the music for a TV series "Once Upon a Time in Europe". Furia calls Manso, and the digital production skills of the Profesor and the analogic sympathies of the Senor are united for the first time. You can get more information, including updates from their very successful presentation at this year's Sonar by visiting their website here. Nice!
The second song to end my segment will be the just released single from Chicago rock band [.DESCARGA.] called "Chemtrails." The song was composed by vocalist Hector Ivan Garcia after learning about the streaks of white that seem to line our skies more than ever. Crazy stuff. Do your research, kids! For more info on [.DESCARGA.]'s upcoming performances, including their set with La Barranca on October 9th (El Rey Ballroom - 35th & Western) and full album release, visit them here.
I'll also be mentioning this weekend's coming events (La Santa Cecilia, Garrobos, Buya, Ely Guerra, Jaguares, etc), this past weekend's events (phew!) and how you can win tickets to some of the featured upcoming concerts. So, please tune in to 89.5FM (Chicago) tomorrow at 7:30PM (Central Standard time) or listen online via www.vocalo.org
As is usual on Wednesday nights, tune in to 88.7FM at 10PM for the nation's longest running lat/alt radio program Rock Sin Anestesia. Asi si.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
9/15/10 Broadcast Recap (89.5FM)
Wednesday's Enchufate segment during 89.5FM's the MusicVox with Jesse Mendendez included the song "Existential Proclamation" from Patrick Alan Cahel of [.DESCARGA.] and the newest single from La Barranca - "La Lengua Del Alma" - off their fresh album release "Piedad Ciudad." They are currently on tour for promotion of this new material and will be performing in Chicago on October 9th at El Rey Ballroom. More details as the date approaches.
We also did a quick review of the busy but beautiful picnic weather weekend.
It was the 2nd Friday of the month, which meant open galleries down Halsted Street in Pilsen. Before hitting the open art spaces, though, we were enjoying the Opening Night festivities for the Day of the Dead Exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Special note was taken to mention the lovely ladies of El Stitch y Bitch, creators of a one-of-a-kind altar where even the papel picado was knit. Yes! It's quite a site! Applause, applause to everyone involved in the project. It is stupendous!
As is usually the case after a 2nd Friday in Pilsen we ended up at the corner of Cermak and Halsted to dance a little dance in the outdoor area of Gallery 54B, then ended our long night at the sardine-packed Skylark. No matter what day or what time you're there, you will always run into someone you know (esa Chicle!).
Also discussed was Girl in a Coma who played last Sunday at Reggie's while we were over at El Rey for Rockotitlan's Anniversary. We weren't aware that the Rockotitlan event would take place in the lower level of the venue, but it was a great time overall (sound excluded).
We also mentioned this Sunday's Listening Party at Cobra Lounge for three new releases from Nacional Records including Polock, Matorralman (which we featured on last week's broadcast) and the new album from Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible's 'Bulevar 2000.' Unfortunately the first song I've heard off this album is "I Count The Ways" and I haven't been able to stop listening to it long enough to get to the rest of the album. I am seriously obsessed, even more so than my usual crush obsession and those are pscyho-obsessions. Yes, freaks, I'm that hardcore when I'm in like.
Take a listen:
This weekend is equally as busy so please check out our calendar of events.
I'll be DJing this Friday for RatioNation + Eskucha's event at Lounge 858 (858 W. Lake) together with DJ Nando and Resistol 5000. Come out for the music and the free ticket give-aways. Groovy stuff, kids. Promise!
Love & Music!
We also did a quick review of the busy but beautiful picnic weather weekend.
It was the 2nd Friday of the month, which meant open galleries down Halsted Street in Pilsen. Before hitting the open art spaces, though, we were enjoying the Opening Night festivities for the Day of the Dead Exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Special note was taken to mention the lovely ladies of El Stitch y Bitch, creators of a one-of-a-kind altar where even the papel picado was knit. Yes! It's quite a site! Applause, applause to everyone involved in the project. It is stupendous!
As is usually the case after a 2nd Friday in Pilsen we ended up at the corner of Cermak and Halsted to dance a little dance in the outdoor area of Gallery 54B, then ended our long night at the sardine-packed Skylark. No matter what day or what time you're there, you will always run into someone you know (esa Chicle!).
Also discussed was Girl in a Coma who played last Sunday at Reggie's while we were over at El Rey for Rockotitlan's Anniversary. We weren't aware that the Rockotitlan event would take place in the lower level of the venue, but it was a great time overall (sound excluded).
We also mentioned this Sunday's Listening Party at Cobra Lounge for three new releases from Nacional Records including Polock, Matorralman (which we featured on last week's broadcast) and the new album from Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible's 'Bulevar 2000.' Unfortunately the first song I've heard off this album is "I Count The Ways" and I haven't been able to stop listening to it long enough to get to the rest of the album. I am seriously obsessed, even more so than my usual crush obsession and those are pscyho-obsessions. Yes, freaks, I'm that hardcore when I'm in like.
Take a listen:
This weekend is equally as busy so please check out our calendar of events.
I'll be DJing this Friday for RatioNation + Eskucha's event at Lounge 858 (858 W. Lake) together with DJ Nando and Resistol 5000. Come out for the music and the free ticket give-aways. Groovy stuff, kids. Promise!
Love & Music!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
UNITED WE WIN | Register to Vote PSA
Voto Latino has just launched its United We Win campaign to mobilize Latino voters for the 2010 midterm elections, and to reinforce the message that Latino issues are American issues, and American issues are Latino issues. The campaign features high profile celebrity PSA's and online voter registration for all 50 states.
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