It’s Tuesday, which means I’m thinking new jams and sharing the best of them with you, ‘cuz we’re cool like that. Only Children’s own Bald É has dropped a new tape called “Live at Albany”. Give it a listen. No stranger to the RE-mix blog, Chrissy Murderbot has a new EP out that is pretty… Continue reading ‘Music Tuesday: New mixtapes and songs you’ve missed.’
(DISCLAIMER: Everything in this story is 100% true. I tried to write about the experience without sounding like a douchebag, but it still might happen. Oh well.) Let’s just get to it, as I’m far too hungoveto be alive right now. getting ready to crush another day’s workload! Last night, I attended a private dinner… Continue reading ‘My night with Miley’
Yep, this past weekend was a blast. Usually I’d have some pics for you of my own taking, but the dynamic duo of Rich and Gilmore took some fantastic pics. Back on this side of things, I hosted the Hood Internet/Midnight Conspiracy show at Bottom Lounge last Friday and got some fun pics from that.… Continue reading ‘Ernest goes to: North Coast Music Fest’
TELL ME DO YOU THINK IT WOULD BE ALRIGHT… IF I COULD JUST CRASH HERE TONIGHT…. SEE I’M IN NO SHAPE FOR DRIVING….. ANYWAYYY I’VE GOT NO PLAAAACE TO GOOOOOOOO! Y’all didn’t think I knew that stuff, did you? The Gin Blossoms are playing a FREE concert at the Harry Caray’s on Navy Pier on… Continue reading ‘Come to this: FREE Gin Blossoms show’
IT’S HERE AGAIN! The North Coast Music Festival is back for Year 2 and the lineup is STACKED. The difference between this fest and a Lollapalooza is that you’ll see more of a leaning towards jam bands, electronic acts, and hip-hop. If that sounds like an eclectic mix, well it is. I know the lineup… Continue reading ‘The RE-mix Playlist Series: North Coast Music Fest 2011 sampler’
I like River North. It’s got a lot of stuff to do, and is usually a spot to find a good time. We want to celebrate that hood, so we’re throwing a party! When: September 7 Time: 6-8pm Where: Theory , 9 W Hubbard Drink/food specials: $3Miller Lite bottles and 1/2 price appetizers. What’s going… Continue reading ‘Come to this: River North ‘Hood Party’
RedEye Presents “Do the Festival a Flavor” So we partnered with the Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) and Al Gelato to let readers submit up to 2 of their own gelato creations for the chance to have their flavor featured as the “Flavor of the Festival”. Contestants submitted their entries via an online entry form… Continue reading ‘You missed this: RedEye Presents “Do the Festival a Flavor”’
Last night, me and 300+ of my closest friends got together for A Night of Missed Connections. Thanks to Half Naked Productions for putting on some stellar comedy, our sponsors Dunkin’ Donuts and Bud Light, to Poggled for helping us sell tickets, and the MID for hosting us for the night.
Let’s do some math, ok? Take the undeniable swag 0f Chromeo, add the sweet soul sounds of Mayer Hawthorne and the County, and the stone-cold groove of DJ Sammy Bananas and what do you get? A dope-ass concert, that’s what. The show takes place September 30 at the House of Blues, and..huh, would you look… Continue reading ‘Giveaway: Chromeo show at HOB’
A friend is going through some issues with a girl who is leading him on. I tried to listen and support. That’s what you do, you support your friends during their stuff. At least, I did until he said, “This is why being a nice guy sucks. Girls like jerks.” Rather then send him to… Continue reading ‘Wingman Chicago: It’s time to kill the “Nice Guy”, you guys.’