Sep 15, 2014
Apparently, Chicago Would In Fact Like Da Funk Bumpus & Monophonics At Martyrs'By: Brian R. Brinkman - @sufferingjukeOn the first chilly night of fall, Martyrs' hosted a four-hour funk/soul expose featuring Chicagos own Bumpus, and the San Francisco outfit, Monophonics. Proceeds from the event went to the tattered souls that packed venue, each clearly...
Sep 7, 2014
Monophonics: Funk Sure To Rock Your Soul & Your BrainBy: Brian R. Brinkman - @sufferingjukeBy its definition funk is emotive in nature. Emphasizing rhythm in place of melody and harmony, funk exists to make you move. Yet, paired with introspective lyrics, funk can also make you think.San Franciscos Monophonics understands that the key to...
Sep 12, 2013
They're calling in the "National Endowment For The Brents" -- and it's yet another example of Chicago musicians coming together for a great cause. As friends of Brent Puls describe the situation:Our friend Brent Puls-- songwriter, painter, nerd, one-time rapper(?!), and "sexy-sax" man-- has had some medical issues of late.Basically, a childhood gut...
Jun 1, 2012
We're still not over the loss of Adam Yauch, but Lincoln Hall and a smattering of Chicago's coolest bands are doing their part to help the healing process, paying tribute to MCA's legacy and furthering his humanitarian mission in the process.One Monday, July 2nd, Lincoln Hall will host Time For Livin', a one-of-a-kind multi-media...