the shrine

Black Slang at the Shrine… and it’s all good

Chicago’s own young, vivrant, soulful, jazz ensemble Black Slang (featuring Corey Wilkes on trumpet and Yaw on vocals) performed this past weekend at new South Loop Venue The Shrine. The group draws as much influence from Herbie Hancock as Mos Def, and pushes the boundaries of musical genres til barely a shred remain. Black Slang…

June 12, 2009

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Arts & Culture, Events, Jive Culture, Live Music, Local Chicago Music, Music, Musical Performance, Staged Affairs

Black Slang, Chicago, Corey Wilkes, Events, Live Music, the shrine, Yaw
The Shrine is coming…

(n.): A new music venue bringing entertainment back to Chicago nightlife, expected to open Memorial Day weekend 2009. Joseph Russo, The Shrine’s founder and principal, has a number of legendary nightlife establishments in Chicago, including: The Funky Buddha, Thyme Restaurant, and its upscale lounge component Sinibar. The Shrine’s Myspace page promises: “A fusion of a…

April 3, 2009

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Chicago Cultural History, Dance, Jive Culture

63rd street stroll, Chicago, Chicago History, dance, joseph russo, kitty kat club, marvin gaye, the shrine, trianon ballroom