Once Ali Gua Gua sent an email telling us to please go see Fauna, part of Argentina's ZZK Records roster of artists, we knew there was just no way around it. A recommendation by an artist, living thousands of miles away, encouraging us to go see another artist, visiting from thousands of miles away... you can't just stand back with your arms crossed and wonder. You go. You listen. You stand in awe. You come back to reality, while still in awe, and dance 'til you can't dance anymore. That was our experience with Fauna, once upon a time at Sonotheque.
We're expecting much the same tonight as El G and Chancha via Circuito, also part of ZZK Records, hit the decks at 858 Lounge. I last saw El G at Smart Bar along with Toy Selectah and if it wasn't for the weird-bi-polar boy trying to pick a fight with all the girls (I know!), it would have been the perfect night. Regardless, we ignored the fool when we could and were impressed by the night's cumbia selection. It was raw energy all night. We danced 'til about 4 in the mornin', yo!
If you can, please go. It is so worth it. Plus, we're celebrating Gozamos first anniversary and sharing in the happiness that Ratio's Mundial de Musica has brought so far. From Russian Red to The Pinker Tones, there's more to come and this is just the beginning.
858 Lounge (858 W. Lake), 9PM, 21+. Don't get left behind. Vamo' a bailar...
When given an assignment, some of us get so caught up with it that it almost becomes an obsession. My dreams for the past few weeks involved weird robots, a million colour revolution, working bees and men in white lab coats following me around with synthesizers and keyboards telling me to vote for "the instant karma party right now!" It's been quite the musical dream adventure. "C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, let's go..." With that in mind, you'll understand why I'm anxious, excited and almost relieved that it's Thursday and The Pinker Tones are playing tonight at Green Dolphin. Have you seen their videos? Those were my dreams! Eeek!
I'm just happy tonight is almost here. It's going to be a great show! Each time I've seen the Pinker Tones perform they do something new to keep me visually entertained as well. I cannot wait! If I'm not mistaken, they've only been to Chicago once back in 2007 and that show blew us away "Woah, Horsie!!!"-style. It was kway-kway fun. We have photos from that night's event on Enchufate.com Go to the media tab for photos and scroll to their concert tab. You can also find our interview with them, below, which includes footage from that night's show.
Doors open at 9PM tonight and DJs Anthony Macias and Ron Solera will be providing music before, between and after. [.DESCARGA.] will perform as well. There are some tix still available. You can get discounts by using any of the following codes: nando, macias, and vocalo, all lowercase if you buy them online.
I haven't seen some of you in awhile and this is an early show so if you work tomorrow it won't be too long a night. Join us. Let's have some fun. It's going to be an awesome show. Auuu!
It's a blessing, usually (hee!), to see other women involved in this crazy industry. There aren't a lot of us doing what we do but those that do it, do it oh so well. Yes, yes. I'm proud of my Musical DIY Sisters. On this occasion I'm mentioning my DIY sister Natalia"Conrazon" Linares, who continues to work with great artists, traveling the country, organizing, promoting and doing a wonderful job of it all. She's got a lot going on so I've included her most recent music news update. Please take a few minutes and check out the links, the videos and most importantly LISTEN to the music. Nati knows what's up! After her update below, catch up with Argentinian singer-songwriter Coral and her new video for the lovely ballad "Si Te Vas," off her most recent full-length Volver. Leave a comment on her YouTube or Facebook page letting her know what you thought of the video.
"Some news from Conrazón-landia: -QUANTIC - new mix dedicated to Cali, Colombia; June/July Europe tour, 'Best of' album (July release), 'Hip Hop En Cumbia' Serato/vinyl release in May/June.
-BOMBA ESTEREO - new VIDEO & 'EL ALMA Y EL CUERPO' TOUR (Coachella this Saturday and 30+ dates in USA!) -BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR - groundbreaking new album 'Native Sun' out May 3rd (pre-sale on iTunes discount!), short film trailer, more info below this email (Europe & USA tour) -LOS RAKAS - rock SXSW, on tour w/ Collie Buddz's 'Playback Tour' (watch), new biography, 'chancletas y camisetas bordada ep' (august), summer touring news!
-ZUZUKA PODEROSA - releases new music, tours texas (austin, san antonio, corpus), returns to west coast in august (hit me up if interested in bookings!) -EAST WILLY B: AN ONLINE WEBSERIES - premieres TONIGHT in NYC, check out on facebook, premieres worldwide @ www.eastwillyb.com on April 13th!
Yeah, yeah, it's been awhile since I've rock'n'rolled this blog here, but you know how it is every now and again (you have to say "again" with a British accent, "ah gayn and ah gayn"), you get caught up and before you know a month has gone by. That was so quick I don't even know where it went but I can happily say I've met even more amazingly artistic people in Chicago, including one whose knowledge of radio journalism is being cleverly used by RadioArte (for the greater good of those of us in need of technical knowledge). So, hopefully sooner than later we'll be all set at Enchufate with new media streams for your viewing and listening pleasure. I do love technology. (I don't love Benicio del Toro, anymore, though...which is another story for the other journal. Meh.)
Anyway, between then and now, RatioNation's been hot to trot with their almost year-long festival of music concerts called Mundial de Musica which will feature artists from all over the map. So far the formula has proven successful as Russian Red (interview coming soon!) performed to a packed Instituto Cervantes, while last week's Que Bajo?! Dance Party proved to be another Ratio winner.
This week it gets even better with a live performance by The Pinker Tones who were last in town almost 4 years ago with one of the most fun concerts we've been to at Green Dolphin. We're hoping things will be even more intense this time as the duo performs as a band. Joining the night's line-up of music will be DJs Ron Solera and Anthony Macias, two music enthusiasts who not only know their music but can get any crowd dancing as soon as they hit that play button. I had the pleasure of speaking to both of them earlier today and here's what they had to say:
So, I'll be back daily with a dose of information about more of the artists performing in the festival which takes place at venues like Empty Bottle, Double Door, Green Dolphin, Logan Square Auditorium and more. Stay tuned kids and I'll see you on the radio this Wednesday evening during The MusicVox on 89.5FM WBEW. (7:30PM CST)
