Some crazy stuff is happening!
Since our official incorporation, a lot of neat things have transpired. The main thing being that now, instead of always promoting other people’s shows (which we still LOVE to do), we have started putting together some pretty cool shows of our own!
Rock ‘n’ Rhymes ’07 was definitely a first for the Chicagoland area. With a flood of amazing eclectic local and national talent and a great vibe, the event has now become an annual shindig! Performers included the city’s own Yea Big + Kid Static, Cold Water Mystic, Lyric District, Troy Leif Thompson, and Red Line District. Indiana’s own Tramp Stamp was also on the bill, along with the infamous DJ Rasta Root of Riddim Kidz, XM Radio, and A Tribe Called Quest management! A good time was had by all that attended, and our spots for next year’s event are already filling up!
Our Double Door lineup featuring The Steepwater Band, Bullet Called Life, Javelinas, and Troy Leif Thompson once again proved that Chicago bands can rock like no other! The rockabilly/blues/roots vibe that these artists put out is unexplainable…you know they did a good job when almost every person in the venue asked when they could see them all perform again! (And if you were one of those people…that answer is VERY SOON! Keep checking back here for updates…)
Hype Promotions, Inc. Presents Southside Summer Rockfest --- Venue’s Grand Opening Month Yields Fun for all on the Southside
The grand opening month of the Buzzbomb Club, sister club of Hillside’s Brauerhouse, continues with the venue’s inaugural Southside Summer Rockfest. The first year of the fest will feature one hundred percent local talent, a motorcycle and auto show, and various contests and raffles. The venue’s promoter has also partnered with Rock the Vote on the fest and there will be a combined effort to register new voters and update current voter information.
The event is all ages and will include numerous children’s activities as well as “The World’s Most Dangerous Comedian,” Mark Faje, as seen on the hit television show “America’s Got Talent.” The lineup for the day includes locals Javelinas, The Steepwater Band, Daphne Willis & Co. (recently signed with Vanguard Records), Michaelane, Hi-Fi and the Roadburners, Midwest Hype, Bullet Called Life, in addition to a slew of other bands (see attached flyer for full lineup).
The shows will kick off at 12noon on June 21st on the grounds of the Buzzbomb Club (6301 W 73rd Street, Bedford Park, IL 60638). The grounds will have restrooms, food and beverages and seating/shelter. Tickets are currently on sale online through venue ($8 presale / $10 day of show). Everyone is encouraged to come out to support local music, enjoy the beginning of summer, and get registered to vote in this year’s election.
TICKETS & MORE INFO
www.myspace.com/eventsin08
www.myspace.com/buzzbombclub
http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/599.aspx
Spring is near so read right here...
Well...this year is already flying! With the majority of the groups that we work with filling up their schedules through spring and summer we have some killer concert/tour announcements to make!
In April Javelinas and Bullet Called Life will be going down to Tennessee for a couple big shows at Nashville's Exit/In and Memphis' Neil's Bar & Grill! They will be sharing the stage with Nashville locals Mellow Down Easy and The Loft. If you are in the area, you will not want to miss these shows!
The following weekend Cold Water Mystic will be taking their energetic and thoroughly enjoyable show down for their own Exit/In show as well!
We have taken on a few new projects as well, so check back for updates on some awesome bands that we will be doing some work with including Slinky Styles, Ferdinand Fox, Mellow Down Easy and TONS more!
That is about it for now...be sure to check the "Where We've Been" section for pictures from Midwest Skatefest '08! A HUGE thank you to all of the sponsors, vendors, skaters, performers, volunteers, organizations, street teamers...everyone that helped make this a great event! We have already had great sponsors inquire about next year's event -- for more information on how to become a sponsor at Midwest Skatefest '09, please fill out an inquiry on the "Contact Us" page and we will shoot you an application.
Thanks again for visiting the site...check back or sign up for the mailing list to keep up with what's going on and to check out some of today's best local talent!
Attention up and coming artists everywhere...
We have a number of dates held at various locations in the midwest, east coast, and southeast -- we have the ability to add more artists to the bills! If you are interested in getting in on a show, or would like help getting the word out about your out of town shows hit us up!
Just fill out an inquiry online and include a link to your EPK or website and we will get in touch with you right away.
Lost Highway Records -- NEW RELEASE TUESDAY IS TOMORROW!
Tuesday, January 29th sets the date for the release of two amazing albums from the Lost Highway family!
SHELBY LYNNE ONLINE
Click here to purchase Shelby's new album "Just a Little Lovin'" now!
WILLIE NELSON ONLINE
Click here to purchase Willie's new album "Moment of Forever" now!
Ya'll waited so patiently!
If you have been out to a recent Yea Big + Kid Static show (and if you haven't...you should ask yourself why!) -- you know all about "Eatchyo Samwich" -- now...the wait is over!!!
We are extremely pleased to announce the release of Big & Static's "Eatchyo Samwich" 3"cd single! This is a limited edition of only 100 individually hand-numbered copies, on a magical 3"cd, packaged in sandwich shaped artwork. This release is brought to you by the Fuck Me Stupid Mountain Princess Recording Collective. Show them some love everybody! Visit http://fmsmprc.com for further details and to order the disc. You can also pick up a copy at the guys' shows while supplies last!!
from the recording company...
"...chicago based hip-hop duo Yea Big + Kid Static kick off fmsmprc's latest venture: "3 inches to paradise", a series of 3 inch cd-r singles. on this intial installment, yea big + kid static bring you an all new food related action/adventure track entitled: "Eatchyo Samwich". a glitchy-krunky number based on a true story from the backwoods of michigan (i think), i was there, as were big and static. to top it off, during the chorus section, they use that awesome vocal effect that's driving everyone crazy (krazy). this hand numbered edition of 100 comes complete with a sandwich shaped insert..."
CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
CHECK OUT YEA BIG + KID STATIC ONLINE NOW FOR SHOW INFO, ADDITIONAL TRACKS AND MUCH MORE!
Congrats are due...
XM X COUNTRY TOP 40 WEEK 5
JAVELINAS "SEVEN SISTERS" moves up 9 spots on this week's XM XCountry Cross Cut Countdown!
1 4 Levon Helm Dirt Farmer Vanguard
2 10 Billy Joe Shaver Everybody's Brother Compadre
3 1 Ryan Bingham Mescalito Lost Highway
4 2 The Sadies New Seasons Yep Roc
5 5 Bleu Edmondson Lost Boy Smith Entertainment
6 6 The Bridge The Bridge Hyena
7 8 Dwight Yoakam Dwight Sings Buck New West
8 14 Mary Cutrufello 35 Mary Cutrufello
9 3 Russell Smith & Amazing Rhythm Aces Midnight Communion Sunshine Marketing
10 7 Miles From Nowhere Bloodline Palo Duro
11 9 Blue Rodeo Small Miracles Tele Soul
12 15 The Gougers A Long Day For The Weathervane
13 17 Will Hoge Draw The Curtains Ryko
14 20 Scotty Moore The Mighty Handful Vol. 1
15 21 Matt Powell New Kind Of Something
16 24 Shooter Jennings The Wolf Universal
17 26 Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez Live From The Ruhr Triennale Train Wreck
18 16 Floating Men Pleasurado! Shade
19 19 Girls Guns & Glory Pretty Little Wrecking Ball Girls Guns & Glory
20 25 Cross Canadian Ragweed Mission California Universal South
21 27 Billy Bob Thornton Beautiful Door New Door/Ume
22 28 Elliot Randall Take The Fall Elliot Randall
23 33 The Deep Dark Woods Hang Me Oh Hang Me Black Hen
24 11 Stacie Collins The Lucky Spot Rev
25 13 Tim Carroll The Devil Is A Busy Man Tim Carroll
26 18 Lost Country Scattered Cool Grove
27 23 J.J. Cale Rewind Time Life
28 32 Gordy Quist Here Comes The Flood Gordy Quist
29 36 Ryan Adams &The Cardinals Follow The Lights Lost Highway
30 30 Stevie Tombstone Devil's Game Saustex
31 40 Javelinas Seven Sisters Kentland
32 29 Will Kimbrough EP Daphne
33 34 James Luther Dickinson Killers From Space Merless
34 38 Marah Angels Of Destruction Yep Roc
35 39 Malcolm Holcombe Wager Echo Mountain
36 41 Steeldrivers Steeldrivers Rounder
37 12 Deadstring Brothers Silver Mountain Bloodshot
38 22 Jesse Dayton & Brennen Leigh Holdin' Our Own Stag
39 37 Yarn Yarn Yarn
40 31 Hickman Dalton Gang Vol. 1 Hickman Dalton Gang
41 35 Rod Picott Summerbirds Welding Rod
42 A 42 Willie Nelson Moment Of Forever Lost Highway
43 A 43 Allison Moorer Mockingbird New Line
44 A 44 Tift Merritt Another Country Concord
45 A 45 Moot Davis Already Moved On Little Dog
46 A 46 Mando Saenz Bucket Carnival
A 47 Reverend Organ Drum Hi Fi Stereo Yep Roc
A 48 Paul Thorn A Long Way From Tupelo Perpetual Obscurity
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Taproot Top 20 for 2007
This has been the hardest year yet to pick the top 20. But here it is......
1. Heavy Trash: Going Way Out
2. The Gourds: Noble Creatures
3. Mofro: Country Ghetto
4. Bettye LaVette: The Scene Of The Crime
5. Hacienda Brothers: Music For Ranch & Town
6. Brian Setzer And The Nashvillains: Red Hot & Live!
7. Malcolm Holcombe: Wager
8. Patty Griffin: Children Running Through
9. Ryan Bingham: Mescalito
10. Two Cow Garage: Three
11. Eilen Jewell: Letters From Sinners & Strangers
12. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: 100 Days, 100 Nights
13. Deadstring Brothers: Silver Mountain
14. Javelinas: Seven Sisters
15. Wilco: Sky Blue Sky
16. Son Volt: The Search
17. Lou Ford: Poor Man's Soul
18. The Avett Brothers: Emotionalism
19. John Doe: A Year In The Wilderness
20. Two Dollar Pistols: Here Tomorrow Gone Today
Honorable Mention
John Fogerty: Revival
Will Hoge: Draw The Curtains
Ruthie Foster: The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster
Peter Case: Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals: Lifeline
Jason Isbel: Sirens Of The Ditch
Ryan Adams: Easy Tiger
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band: It's Not Big It's Large
Gurf Morlix: Diamonds To Dust
Po' Girl: Home To You
((Posted by Calvin Powers at 17:14))
HOLY MOLY...
Every year Hype Promotions, Inc. puts together a show in Chicago combining local and national acts ranging from rock to Hip Hop.
This year we have decided to take it to the next level and expand to other cities as well!
2008 welcomes Rock n Rhymes: Nashville, proudly presented by Rock the Vote, Nashville Scene & Hype Promotions, Inc.!
Be sure to take our poll and let us know who you want to headline Chicago's fest this year!
So -- why Rock The Vote? Not only is this the most important election that history has presented us with in a while...but here are just a couple other reasons!
Rock the Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 1990 in response to a wave of attacks on freedom of speech and artistic expression.
Rock the Vote engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities. From actors to musicians, comedians to athletes, Rock the Vote harnesses cutting-edge trends and pop culture to make political participation cool.
Rock the Vote mobilizes young people to create positive social and political change in their lives and communities. The goal of Rock the Vote’s media campaigns and street team activities is to increase youth voter turnout. Rock the Vote coordinates voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote events, and voter education efforts, all with the intention of ensuring that young people take advantage of their right to vote.
Rock the Vote’s work doesn’t end when the polls close. We empower young people to create change in their communities and take action on the issues they care about. Regardless of whether youth are signing petitions, running for office, contacting their elected officials, or taking up a sign in protest, they are all rocking the vote...
YOU CAN NOW REGISTER TO VOTE HERE ONLINE WITH HYPE!
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Rock N Rhymes '08: Chicago
We are stoked about this year's Chicago show! Check back later this week when we announce all of the details for this year's event which will benefit Rock the Vote, Music Saves Lives and NORML! July 26, 2008 @ The Cubby Bear -- you won't want to miss this one!