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A Tribute to the 40th Anniversary Concert Tour of

Joe Cocker & THE MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN
a Pocketproject Production
A portion of the proceeds to benefit: www.lungchicago.org

Narrated by: Steve Downes
Morning Host – WDRV “The Drive”
40 years ago … something special happened in the world of Rock.
Something special [...]

Susan Ennis, Costume Designer Dies

Susan Ennis (57), a well- respected and vital member of the Chicago film community was killed in a motorcycle accident in August, 2009. On their way to a reunion in NY, Sue died instantly, her partner Dave survived with broken ribs.  A costume designer, and artist, Sue was best known for [...]

These are photos of my friend Charlie Thomas on stage for
the HPJS at Room 43. In addition to being the President
of the Hyde Park Jazz Society, Charlie is quite an artist!
See the links below to view just a few of the artistic creations
by Charlie Thomas.
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2010/02/09/willie-pickens/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2010/01/25/hyde-park-jazz-society-presents-julia-huff/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2010/01/19/victor-goines-at-room-43/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2010/01/12/hal-tsuchida/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2009/10/13/reginald-t-mccants-at-room-43/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2009/08/25/bobby-lewis-room-43-sun-aug-30-2009/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/12/tecora-rogers-at-room-43/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/09/guitarist-curtis-robinson-sun-sept-27-2009/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/09/hyde-park-jazz-society-presents-june-yvon/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/08/pharlis-pj-james-at-room-43/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/07/hyde-park-jazz-society-presents-chicago-horns/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/07/margaret-murphy/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/06/hyde-park-jazz-society-sunday-jazz-at-room-43/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/06/richie-cole-on-sax-international-house/
 
We all look forward to seeing more of [...]

This is a photo of Farrad Ali taking a photo at Room 43. He is a fantastic photographer and this from a photographer! I watched him work and knew his photos were going to be good and THEY WERE! Click here to see Farrad’s photos from that night and many, many more fantastic photos.
 
Thanks [...]

Bill Brewer is ” Billy Freeze ” in the classic rock band, THE RAGE!
 
Bill is an electric bass player that is also a vocalist. Hear his talents when he and THE RAGE perform on Sat., Feb. 6, 2010 at 9:00 pm. The band will be LIVE at the Dunn Inn, 3456 N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL. [...]

Tom Banks is “Tommy Mental” in the classic rock band THE RAGE! 
Tom plays guitar and also sings. Get yourself out of the house to experience some LIVE MUSIC  and hear Tom and THE RAGE at
Dunn Inn
3456 N. Pulaski
Chicago, IL
To contact THE RAGE:
(773) 612 – 2319
or email:
info@chicagostudioclub.com
They will forward your info. to THE [...]

 
It has been some time since I have been to the Shedd Aquarium & when I heard they had another new baby Beluga I wanted to get out there and see if I could get some better photos this time. Then I heard the baby Beluga had died. So sad.
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Fri., Dec. 11, 2009

  

  

6:00 – 9:00 pm

  

  

Cortland’s Garage / 1645 W. Cortland

 

 

10:00 pm

 

 

Gallery Cabaret / 2020 N. Oakley

 

 

FEE FREE!

Phil Circle / Be Phil Circle’s FACEBOOK Friend
Okay Phil Circle’s emails at Reverb Nation

Listen to or buy Phil’s new CD “Minutes to Circle”
Guilt By Association Records / GBA Music Studio

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Co-produced, arranged and engineered by the AMAZING Vijay Tellis-Nayak at his fantastic studio, Transient Sound, Christmas Is Here features many of the most beloved holiday tunes (“Silver Bells”, “Let it Snow!”, “Sleigh Ride”) done in a variety of styles -  there’s something on here for everyone: blues, swing, pop, Bossa Nova, Samba, waltz … even [...]

  We are featuring our very good friend Tommy Muellner wearing his many hats!  Tom is such a wonderful host.
  We have seen Tom do characters, dole out compliments to his fellow musicians
 
and flat out entertain with hilarity.
 Tom Muellner is a treasure.
Get out for some LIVE MUSIC & experience the REAL thrill!
F Y I [...]

Victor Salvo as the sexy, swarthy dancer Lindo McCartney.
On the left, Monty “Sugarloaf” Mattachine (Richard Knight) and fellow Samba Bamba member Victor Salvo (as Lindo McCartney).
 
Technorati Tags: Lindo McCartney,Victor Salvo,Jen Zias,Lupe Lowenstein,Mexican-Jewish singer,Victor Salvo photos,jazz singer,actor,dancer,Samba Bamba,Alejo Poveda,Chicago Studio Club,jazz,Illinois,Richard Knight,live music,Martyrs’,Monty “Sugarloaf” Mattachine,Chicago,sambasized,Samba,musical comedy

Petra van Nuis   Petra van Nuis & pianist Jeremy Kahn
 warm our souls with the music of
 
  Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Doris Day,
Anita O’Day & more.
   Baby It’s Cold Outside! 
Warm up body & soul with Jazz & Cocktails!
 Katerina’s $6 Winter Drink Specials for this evening:
 Hot Tottie … Hot Scotch Chocolate … Eggnog…  Delish ! 

Thursday, [...]

Wed., Nov. 18, 2009 @ 8:30 p m
 
Laury Shelley Quartet includes:
 
  Vijay Tellis-Nayack piano /
 
 Eric Hochberg bass
 Phil Gratteau  drums
“I worked with Laury with Michel Legrand & you don’t work with him unless you can produce!  Listening to her new CD I am reminded about those halcyon days. Like a fine wine Laury is better than [...]

Remembering a wonderful young man, and a friendly Chicago neighbor, Zhya Jacobs, who left us too soon (11-11-08) and in such a tragic way. His first cousin Quasar Thakdore Padamsee speaks about Zhya in an interview with DNA.
     To Remember Zhya
 
    who left us a year ago
on
   11 November 2008
 
   A service will [...]

More info on this event and also on the artist, Bob Dogan himself:
http://bigfootjazz.com/
http://bigfootjazz.com/bigfoot-bob.htm
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2009/11/06/lee-bill-bob/
http://thepointandshootist.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/bob-dogan/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/10/bob-dogan-trio-at-jazz-showcase-111009/
http://culturemob.com/events/6058018-bob-dogan-trio-il-chicago-loop-60605-jazz-showcase
http://culturemob.com/artists/19407028-bob-dogan-reviews-schedule-performances-videos-photos
We will see you there!
Technorati Tags: Indie,Jazz Trio,jazz,Chicago Studio Club,piano,Jazz Showcase,The Jazz Showcase,Illiinois,jazz pianist,Indie band,Big Foot Jazz

 
These photos are taken at the home of neighborhood
and community funster Mike (who can be seen in the
bottom photo at the grill), This house was my first stop
on Halloween 2009 and right away Mike offered me
food and drink, what a generous fellow! Of course it
saddened me for a moment because I [...]

You have heard the term "crowd favorite" – there should be a photo of Jo Belle Yonley
  next to it.

In all of her performances, no matter how big or how small, she proves that she has the voice, the moves, the heart and the soul to say the very least. This night was no [...]

Our new friend, the fabulous jazz vocalist Rose Colella will be
 
performing at Katerina’s, Mon., Nov. 16, 2009, 8:00pm,
 
1920 W. Irving Pk. Rd., Chicago, IL. Rose will be with her trio
 
which includes Dan Effland & Joe Policastro. 
 
More about Rose at: 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Rose-Colella-Trio/55693968390
Technorati Tags: Rose Colella,jazz vocalist,vocal teacher,jazz,photo of Rose Colella,Chicago Studio Club,Illinois,live music,Katerina’s,Joe Policastro,Dan [...]


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