Category Archives: Live & Direct

Live Review: “Winter Heat,” 2/08 at Abbey Pub

“Winter Heat” featuring Akrobatik, Juice, 2/08 at the Abbey Pub More and more promoters/organizers of hip-hop shows are realizing that a straightforward night of rhymers is usually no longer enough. Today’s audiences demand more. With the show dubbed “Winter Heat,” … Continue reading

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Live Review: “2K Sports Bounce Tour,” 11/30 at Abbey Pub

The 2K Sports Bounce Tour, a rare showcase of Stones Throw’s finest led by figurehead Peanut Butter Wolf, makes a pit stop in Chicago. Max Herman takes notes. Continue reading

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Live Review: “Everybody Loves a Clown Tour,” 10/22 at Metro

Max Herman takes in the scene at the Chicago stop for the “Everybody Loves a Clown Tour,” the latest traveling circus featuring Rhymesayers figureheads Atmosphere. Continue reading

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Live: Lady Sovereign, 1/08 at Mezzanine

Donut MCs = ch-ching! Yep, you heard all about Lady Sovereign vs. Jelly Donut on Pitchfork, TRL, Perez Hilton, et cetera. But how was the actual concert? Jonathan Zwickel reports. Continue reading

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