OH MY GOD, THIS MORNING ALL I DID WAS EXIST AND I STARTED SWEATING YOU GUYS, WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? Ok, I’m done. Anyhoo, here’s some jams to play while it’s hot out. Screw a tracklisting, just play it all the way through.
The man needs no introduction. Comedian, former writer for shows like “30 Rock” and “SNL”, and (most importantly) White Sox fan Hannibal Buress was my guest this week, and we discussed everything from DJ Khaled to what legendary rap crew he would join. Love to Scott Regan as always on the video work, we major.… Continue reading ‘A Beer With: Episode 6 Hannibal Buress’
Ever since the November of Dressing Nicely, I’ve been aware of Chicago’s perception of sartorial-osity (yeah, I made that up.) All was fine and dandy until I got an e-mail from a friend alerting me to GQ Magazine’s list of the “40 worst-dressed cities in America”. Guess who came in fourth, only narrowing losing to… Continue reading ‘Wingman Chicago: About that GQ list’
Check out my first Pitchfork experience told via photo. All pics were shot by me. Gallery will be updated all weekend long! is all done. Enjoy the pics and see you next year!
I can say with total certainty that I have no idea what I’m getting myself into. Rose’s baby boy is attending his first Pitchfork Music Festival this afternoon, and short of admitting I’ll be pissed if Curren$y doesn’t perform “Audio Dope II”, I’m pretty hyped about the whole thing. Quite honestly, my knowledge of all… Continue reading ‘Wingman Chicago: Pitchfork Survival Editon’
This episode, I visited to talk with Marc, Shannon, and Austin, the gents behind RSVP gallery and @superfun to talk about the shop, pop art, and where they hang out. Hope you enjoy! As always, share the fun with your friends!
Ain’t nothin like a good barcrawl, am I right? We’ve got a big one planned. On our inaugural El Crawl (you get it? El. Crawl?) we’re going to party down the Red Line from Division & Clark all the way to Sheridan. The plan is to hit 5 bars: McFadden’s Trader Todd’s Nisei Lounge Sports Corner… Continue reading ‘Come to this: RedEye’s El Crawl – Red Line’
Here’s a bunch of dope articles/online stuff you missed this weekend because you were outside enjoying the weather or something. Reads: Bill Simmons solves the NBA lockout issues, makes a ton of references to that movie “Dave”. The guy who caught Jeter’s 3000th hit got a pretty sweet deal. Tunes: 2011 rap “Most Improved Player”… Continue reading ‘Linkdump: Cool things you missed this weekend.’
6-8PM Wednesday, July 13 Toons Bar & Grill, 3857 N. Southport We’re partnering with Miller Lite to bring the noise to the Lakeview ‘hood. Enjoy $3 Miller Lite bottles and drafts, $4 Toonsburgers, Miller Lite bottle bobbin’, great prizes and giveaways!
Good Lord, you guys are getting hooked up this week! I’ve got a pair of VIP passes for both nights of the Old St. Pats World’s Largest Block Party with your name on them. Matter of fact, if you’re one of the Saturday winners, you’ll be partying with me personally. I’ll give you a minute… Continue reading ‘Giveaway: Old St. Pats Block Party VIP passes’