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Jay O'Rourke Continued from page 14 continued from page 20 Bumblebee On The Basis of Sex Vice Directed by Mimi Leder Rated: PG-13 •December 25 The real-life story of young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg, (later a Supreme Court Justice) (played by Felicity Jones), as she works with her husband (Armie Hammer) to bring a groundbreaking case of gender discrimination before the Supreme Court. Directed by Adam McKay Rated: R •December 25 Gov. George W. Bush (Sam Rockwell) picks Dick Cheney (Christian Bale), the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his running mate in the 2000 presidential election. When Bush wins, Cheney uses his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world southern-fried flavor. But the biggest standout is probably “Bullshit” – it’s got great classic rock guitar licks along with these pauses that sound like they’re open for play and interpretation, maybe in the form of a remix with a rap guest artist? When asked if he’d be willing to reach outside the blues-influenced music for something like that, O’Rourke was all for it. “Sure,” he replied. “It has been suggest- ed to me that I collaborate with some peo- ple who may be farther along with their celebrity or appeal. There are certain tech- niques that people use to get attention for their work and certainly collaborating with other artists is one of them, and I’d be very open to that. I still think I found the sweet spot in what I should be doing on this record, so I would want it to stay within these boundaries and this sort of instru- mentation. But I’m not against rap or hav- ing a rapper [collaborate].” Although O’Rourke recently completed renovations on his home studio, he has decided to take advantage of his own musical “second wind.” "I’ll probably start working on a new record immediately [in the new year],” he says. “This is, primarily, what I do now - the Jay O’Rourke band. It seems a little weird to start something new at more than 60 years old, but the fact that I’m in a position to do it, I have the facili- ties for us to work in…I don’t want to not capitalize on the opportunity. The band is solid; these are the people I’ve chosen to work with, and they want to do it. It’s not that strange. It makes sense to me.” Appearing: 12/1 at Reggie’s, Chicago. The Insiders circa 1988 Get It Done Right! ions, E X tens olor, , C Keratin f c c o o u u r r s s e e a a n n d d o of ts! Haircu Now! .... .... and Then ankle David Sh Guitarist Shred nor Devil Land, Fea Manowar, DSG, 749 Dundee Road - Wheeling IL Been Rockstyle d Lately? Gi ft Certific ates available! us on Just out, latest, recent, distinct, newfangled .... (847) 808-STYL Rockstyles.com .... current, cutting edge, Chicago Blues/Rock. AVAILBLE NOW AT THESE FINE LOCATIONS Avenue N. Guitars Laurie’s Planet Val’s Halla Records Chicago Digital The Old School Rolling Stone Reckless Records Reckless Records Oak Park Records 1823 W. North Ave. 239 Harrison Street 905 S. Oak Park Ave. 179 S. Oak Park Ave. of Sound Chicago, IL. 60622 4639 N. Lincoln Ave. Oak Park, IL. 60304 Oak Park, IL. 60304 Oak Park, IL. 60302 Chicago, IL. 60625 Records Records Wicker Park 413 Des Plaines Ave. 7300 W. Irving Pk Rd 1379 N. Milwaukee Forest Park, IL 60130 Norridge, IL. 60706 Chicago, IL. 60622 Lakeview 3126 N. Broadway Chicago, IL. 60657 Reckless Records Loop 26 E. Madison Ave. Chicago, IL. 60602 Straight Arrow Productions • Dave Katzman • [email protected] december 2018 illinoisentertainer.com 37