React and Congress Theatre present
FRIDAY MARCH 12th
…a pre-St.Patrick’s Day JAM! featuring
HOUSE of PAIN!
GZA! of the almighty Wu
also featuring: La Coka Nostra, Mass Hysteria, ADaD, The Comeups
and djs in the lobby: Big Once, Trew, Demchuk and RTC. Hosted by Ms. Chicago and Martin Malafaktor Read the rest of this entry »
bring that beat back v2 concert flyer.
‘BRING THAT BEAT BACK’ v.2
Feat.: Blu & Exile, Tanya Morgan, Eulorhythmics (album listening party), Il Subliminal. DJs Tone B., Trew, Sean Doe, & RTC. Hosted by 1773, Ms. Chicago.
Saturday March 6th, 2010
Subterranean 2011 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL
17+, $10 presale / $12 door (www.subt.net)
The seminal Chicago Hip Hop label and artist collective All Natural Inc. & the Marketing /Event Production firms Ground Lift Media & Cold Grum Productions have joined forces to present the 2nd installment of the event series entitled ‘Bring That Beat Back.’ The launch event (Nov ‘09) featured live performances by Guilty Simpson, Black Spade and Rita J, a producer showcase and a host of supporting DJ sets.
Bring That Beat Back returns on Saturday, March 6th with performances from L.A.’s Blu & Exile, Brooklyn/Cincinnati’s Tanya Morgan, Chicago’s own Il Subliminal (of Tomorrow Kings), and Eulorhythmics, who will be previewing their new album Green St. and Avers Ave.
Hosted by 1773 and Ms. Chicago, the night will also feature DJ sets by Tone B., Trew, Sean Doe, & RTC.
Feat.: Psalm One, The Jordan Years, The Comeups, TREW, Big Once, Kool Hersh. Live Art & Photobooth.
Friday February 19th, 2010
Darkroom 2210 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
21+, $5 pre-sale / $7 door (www.darkroombar.com)
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The Marketing & Event Production firm Ground Lift Media and the Minnesota-based design collective Burlesque of North America have joined forces to present the 2010 installment of DRE DAY: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Dr. Dre. February is quickly approaching, and this will be our eighth year celebrating Andre Young and his creative contributions to the world of Hip-Hop.
It’s time to strap on your Compton hats and locs and celebrate the music and legacy of one of the greatest Hip-Hop artists of all time, the icon responsible for introducing the world to acts as diverse as N.W.A., Snoop Dogg, The D.O.C., Eminem, J.J. Fad, 50 Cent, Arabian Prince, and so many more. It’s Dre Day 2010 and everybody’s celebratin’!
Feat.: 1773, Wes Restless (Vocal set.) DJs Trew Romance, Moral One & Only, Manny ‘Love’ Muscles.
Sunday February
14th, 2010 @ Lokal 1904 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL
9pm-2am, 21+, No Cover
Beauty lies beyond the search… Ground Lift Media and Arthur Banks (of Jugrnaut Chicago) are excited to entice you with an intimate single/video release party for the Chicago-based trio 1773’s newest song entitled ‘That One.’ Featuring performances by 1773, a solo vocal set by Wes Restless, and love song-centric DJ sets by Moral One, TREW, & Manny Muscles (Jugrnaut).
“By looking at our group’s name, it’s obvious we have an affinity for Chicago. We always try to move people’s bodies with our music, but this event allows us to interact with Chicagoans on a personal level,” states Just Jay. “Although we may still tell you to wave your hands in the air [laughs].”
As an event, Me & You evokes the more passionate side of Hip-Hop & Soul as filtered through a perspective which is distinctly 1773 – at all times representing Logan Square/Humboldt Park, ‘feel good’ music, and eclectic urban fashion. Within the intimate confines of LOkal on Valentine’s Day, 1773 unveils their new album’s lead single ‘That One’ which finds MCs Wisdm O.N.E. & Just Jay contemplating their ideal mates. However, “the search is only part of the beauty, when you find out someone’s passions, goals, and quirks… that’s the realness,” explains Wisdm O.N.E.. In addition, the group performs a short selection of their ‘romantic’ tracks, and vocalist Wes Restless (The Jordan Years) takes the stage for acapella renditions of his most recent ballads.
1773 Mini-Bio:
Multitasking as MCs, singers, producers, & instrumentalists, 1773 [Pronounced Seventeen Seventy-Three] originated in 2004 as an occasional venture between Just J & Moral One (respectively, lead MC and drummer of the live Hip-Hop band Berto Ramon) and their longtime friend Wisdm O.N.E.. But in two short years the group evolved into a full-fledged endeavor and a highly regarded live performance act who has shared stages with Wiz Khalifa, Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, Pigeon John, L.A. Symphony, SoulStice, Tanya Morgan, Ohmega Watts, Othello, Braille, Blu & Exile.
2010 finds the trio nearing completion on their next album titled Greenlight Go produced completely by Tall Black Guy and featuring guest performances by Von Pea (of the critically acclaimed group Tanya Morgan), 14KT (Buff1, Athletic Mic League), and singer Ragen Fykes. Release date: October 2010.
The super-villain of Hip-Hop MF DOOM will come to wreak havoc in Chicago with his latest partner in crime… MOS DEF! The proper authorities have been notified…consider yourself warned! Sources also say MIKE RELM has joined the crew on this night of music and mayhem.
Cold Grums, React, Silver Wrapper and Congress Theatre present…
Friday January 29th 2010
DOOM feat. MOS DEF!
..and for Chicago date only with MIKE RELM!
Chicago’s own QWEL & MAKER, BBU, THE COMEUPS, RUDE 1, TREW, DEMCHUK and RTC have signed on for support, even as they continue to deny any knowledge of DOOM’s whereabouts. With LAZER GRAFFITI by KID STATIC!
What is lazer graffiti?? check it out http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?page_id=76#video
Hosted by MARTIN MALAFAKTOR (http://Custom-Vibes.com) and MS. CHICAGO!
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Congress Theater – 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Doors 7pm 17+ Show | 21 to drink
www.congresschicago.com
GA presales and VIP tickets ON SALE NOW at:
http://www.clubtix.net/ql.php?a=M&e=372255904b1fd76f98ae2
**VIP gets express entry into event, Free bottled water and access to the Sky Lounge**
Hard tickets (General Admission) will be available at the following locations:
Site & Sound (Congress Theater Box Office)
-2125 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago IL (773)-227-7595
Grammaphone Records
-2843 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL – (773) 472-3683
meet the crew…
www.coldgrums.com
www.reactpresents.com
www.silverwrapper.com
and check out our fine, fine sponsors…
Media & Nightlife-
www.chicagoreader.com
www.urchicago.com
www.rubyhornet.com
www.fakeshoredrive.com
www.groundliftmedia.com
www.fusicology.com
Fresh Gear-
www.stalfred.com
www.jugrnaut.com
www.novemlife.com
On December 8th, 2009 the Chicago-based Marketing/PR firms of Bandit Productions and Ground Lift Media are happy to present the Canadian live band Hip-Hop trio Keys N Krates! Earlier this year during Lollapalooza weekend, KNK performed to sold-out audiences at Lumen and The Tonic Room, and for this concert they’re moving on up to the South Loop’s newest concert venue, The Shrine.
Sunday December 20th:
Sang presents
The Deal or No Deal Record release party
with:
Wiz Khalifa, Dave Coresh, Tha Basix, & 1773
djs Intel & Trentino
Subterranean
2011 w North ave
doors 9pm show 10pm
$13 advanced $15 door
Ticketweb.com
18+
The Empty Bottle, Grolsch and Curator Allison Glenn bring you a film screening by Montreal-Based filmmaker Jon Rafman: Kool-Aid Man in Second Life.
Jon Rafman is a Montreal-born film-maker and new media artist. He holds a MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BA in Philosophy and Literature from McGill University. One of Jon’s project’s Google Street Views .com is currently being featured in Harper’s Magazine. He is presently working on a feature length film about professional video gaming with the support of grants from the Quebec and Canadian Council of the Arts. Read the rest of this entry »
Ground Lift Media is teaming up with Fakeshore Drive, Jugrnaut, The Hip Hop Project, and Ms. Chicago for an evening of all Chicago Hip-Hop. More info to follow…
Friday December 18th, 2009
Live On North 2028 E. North Ave, Milwaukee, WI
21+, Admission TBA (www.liveonnorth.com/)
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Josh Elder (of Eclipse Produktions) and Milwaukee’s Lockdown Productions, in association with Chicago Marketing and PR firm Ground Lift Media, proudly present 1773’s triumphant return to Milwaukee. Back in September, they rocked BBC Upper Level with Chicago’s The Gents and Milwaukee’s Jonathan Frost. Once again, they’re bringing together some of the Midwest’s best hip-hop, this time they’re headlining the night’s festivities in support of their new album Return of the New (Soulspazm Records). Supporting them will be Chicago-via-Milwaukee MC Gerald Walker, who landed on URB’s Next 1000 list last year. Also representing Milwaukee will be local MCs Big Caption and Yola, a Grimetime battle veteran who recently featured on Tay Butler’s “Umbrellas Up.” Read the rest of this entry »
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27th 2009, the day after Thanksgiving, KINGS GO FORTH, one of the most genuine and relevant soul bands in the world will bless Chicago with its authentic soulful sounds. Opening is the ambassadors of soul from Iowa City, The Diplomats of Solid Sound and Chicago’s own Windy City Soul Club djs.
If you take anything from this, please download the song, “One Day,” one of many hits by King Go Forth. Listen and it will make you a believer! http://www.sendspace.com/file/66kgxb
UBERJAM Chicago presents:
RIP OBD: A Celebration of all things ODB & Wu-Tang…
Saturday, November 21st
Crocodile 1540 N. Milwaukee Ave. 10pm-3am
21+, FREE, 90s attire suggested. Free Pizza w/ $5 beer purchase
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Hard to believe it has been 5 years since Ol’ Dirty Bastard (aka Big Baby Jesus, Dirt McGirt, Dirt Dog, Osirus, Ason Unique & scads more lol) left us with his legacy. For this installment of UBERJAM, and in remembrance of one the most interesting MCs from the 90s/00s, we’ll be playing ODB & other Wu-Tang tracks early and often!! Read the rest of this entry »
An in-store appearance at St. Alfred’s with Guilty Simpson & Rita J was just announced. If you’re a fan of either MC, definitely make it a point to stop by… A concert featuring both MC’s goes down later in the evening at Darkroom…
‘Bring That Beat Back’ Event Launch 11/14 with Guilty Simpson & Black Spade
Feat.: Guilty Simpson, Black Spade, Rita J (album release), Scott Free, & Radius. DJs Tone B., Trew, Sean Doe, & RTC. Hosted by 5ifth Element.
Saturday November 14th, 2009 @ Darkroom 2210 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL. 21+, $10 (www.darkroombar.com)
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The seminal Chicago Hip Hop label and artist collective All Natural Inc. & the Marketing and Event Production firm Ground Lift Media have joined forces to present the bi-monthly event series entitled ‘Bring That Beat Back.’ The launch event to be held 11/14/2009 @ Darkroom will feature live Hip Hop performances by Stonesthrow (Peanut Butter Wolf, Mayer Hawthorne) recording artist Guilty Simpson, St. Louis native MC & producer Black Spade (Om Records), Rita J (‘Artist Workshop’ release party. All Natural Inc. 11/3). A Producer showcase will feature local beatmaking talents Scott Free (of the Lazerhawks) and Radius, as well as an exclusive live pa set by Black Spade. Supporting DJ sets by Tone B. Nimble & Sean Doe (All Natural), TREW (Ground Lift Media), and RTC (Ruby Hornet).
SO MANY 90S PARTIES POPPING UP THESE DAYS, BUT YOU ARE NOW ROLLING WITH THE ORIGINAL. Only the best in 90s Urban music at UBERJAM: Hip Hop, New Jack, R&B, House, Miami Bass & More.
YOU WILL NOT HEAR SPICE GIRLS. YOU WILL THINK YOU’RE ON THE SET OF ‘IN LIVING COLOR.’
Featuring DJs TREW, Matt.Boy.White. & special guest Eves (of The Hip Hop Project). Brought to you by Ground Lift, and THE NEW Njs4ever.com. Photography by: Roper Fuentes (of The Hip Hop Project) Check out pics of past events here and here.
