Don ' t Knock The Prog
After the death of legendary keyboardist Keith Emerson earlier this year , the timing seemed right for local promoter Kevin Pollack to revisit his progressive music festival that proved so successful at Reggie ' s Music Joint in the South Loop in 2014 .
" I ' m really excited about bringing Progtoberfest back to Reggies this year ! It was so much fun two years ago and I ’ ve been asked numerous times when the next prog fest would happen . What I love about working with Reggies is we know how to keep progressive rock alive in Chicago , and I think people really appreciate that . So we ' re coming back this year bigger and better . This year ' s festival is dedicated to the memory of Keith Emerson . There ' s going to be some cool Emerson tributes featuring various artists over the 3-day fest . We ' ll be showing rare concert footage on various screens so
Coloring Day
our audience can have other options too . Overall , everyone should have a great time ,” Pollack told IE . Progtoberfest II takes place October 21-23 . Main headliners include the reunion of legendary Jazz / Fusion band Brand X ( Percy Jones , John Goodsall , & Kenwood Dennard ), The Security Project ( former members of King Crimson & Peter Gabriel ’ s Band ), iNow Trio ( Patrick Moraz ( Yes ), Bunny Burrell ( Chick Corea ), and Virgil Donati ( Allan Holdsworth ), The Fringe ( Nick D ’ Virgilio ( Spock ’ s Beard & Tears For Fears ), Randy McStine ( Sound of Contact ), and Jonas Reingold ( The Flower Kings )), and Carl Palmer ’ s ELP Legacy - Remembering Keith and the Music of Emerson , Lake & Palmer . For the full festival line-up visit reggieslive . com or this issue of IE .
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50 Years of Mic
For musicians and music freaks , it ' s as iconic as the Model T and Coca-Cola . Niles – based Shure is celebrating the birthday of its most famous product . The SM58 microphone is celebrating its 50th birthday . The legacy edition of the microphone features a silver finish and printed denotation of the 50th Anniversary on the handle . Highlighting historically-inspired packaging , this model ships
Chance The Rapper Photo by Curt Baran
Chicago ' s Chance the Rapper finally put the ghosts of disco demolition to bed at the old Comiskey Park as he hosted Magnificent Coloring Day at US Cellular Field last month . IE ' s Curt Baran and Jessi Roti covered the day long event
It was exactly this blending of genres that seems to have influenced Chance the Rapper – especially as of late . But it took Chance , the 23-year old , South Side native and premier ambassador of Chicago ’ s betterment for all to put it together at US Cellular Field , home of his beloved White Sox . From 1 pm ’ til nearly midnight , 47,000 fortunate ticket holders and others able to stream at home were treated to a magnificent moment in Chicago musical history and a beautiful celebration of love and faith on the city ’ s South Side .
As the fireworks appeared above US Cellular Field and Chance gave his final thanks to all the artists and fans who showed up on the South Side ( before EDM producer and DJ Skrillex closed the night ), it was like another world had been created ; a world where true coexistence , genuine kindness , and the divine power didn ’ t seem so far-fetched . Chance the Rapper ’ s spirit , and smile , is infectious and it needs no cure . - Read the full show review by Jessi Roti at illinoisentertainer . com
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Patti Smith ' s SM 58
with a commemorative certificate , photo print , historical user guide , and a celebratory sticker . In addition to this anniversary model , Shure will auction specially-designed SM58 artist microphone editions online , with the proceeds going to the charity of the artist ’ s choice . “ The SM58 has been at the center of unforgettable musical performances for 50 years and has left its mark on generations of audiences and performers ,” says Soren Pedersen , Product Specialist at Shure . “ Truly , it was born to perform , and any performer who picks up an SM58 in 2016 can depend on that same great sound that so many have shared in . We are thrilled and honored to celebrate this milestone and look forward to hearing about the experiences of SM58 fans from around the world .” MSRP on the Anniversary SM58 is $ 109.00 .
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Show Of Shows : The Sequel
Acclaimed Northwest side guitar store Midwest Buy and Sell in Chicago is hosting the Chicagoland Vintage Guitar Show on Sunday , November 6 , from 10 a . m until 4 p . m ., at the Copernicus Center ( 5216 W . Lawrence Ave , Chicago ). Over 35 Dealers from all over the Midwest ( including some great local shops ) will be buying , selling , and trading vintage and used guitars , amplifiers , parts , and accessories . Admission is $ 5 . For info call ( 773 ) 545- 2020 or email mwbuynsell @ sbc . global . net .
Tom Jones
At 76 , Grammy-winning Welsh vocalist Tom Jones could easily be resting on an impressive lifetime of showbiz laurels that began with his 1965 Along Came Jones debut , including being knighted in 2006 by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to music . Instead , he ’ s entered a Renaissance period , which has included two seasons of coaching contestants on The Voice UK , a tell-all autobiography , last year ’ s Over the Top and Back ( accompanied by an album of some of his favorite R & B obscurities , Long Lost Suitcase ), plus two stunning Gospel records helmed by red-hot young producer Ethan Johns , 2010 ’ s Praise & Blame and 2012 ’ s Spirit in the Room . Aided by his manager son Mark , he ’ s more relevant than ever in 2016 , with a deeper , more resonant singing voice that reflects his four decades of road-seasoned experience . He also bravely rose above a recent tragedy – the death this April of his wife of 59 years , Lady Linda . Unsure if he could continue performing at first , he has now regained his concert composure via an extensive Suitcase American tour . A year late . But better late than never .
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