React Presents announces Mamby Plunge
Chicago based promotion company React Presents is taking an extra step in helping to reduce Chicago crime.
React Presents this week announced their “React To Violence” campaign. React is the company behind mega-festivals Spring Awakening, North Coast, Summer Set and also Mamby on the Beach.
The “React To Violence” is the company’s campaign to improve Chicago. In a statement along with the campaign React stated, “After a record setting year of violence in Chicago, it has been nearly impossible to ignore the struggle within our beloved Windy City. That’s why React Presents is launching a “React to Violence” campaign in an effort to improve our city and ultimately, the world around us.”
React Resents and Mamby On The Beach have teamed up for a winter campaign fundraiser, the “Mamby Plunge”.
The campaign has pledged to give all proceeds from Mamby Plunge to the nonprofit origination Bright Star Community Outreach. Staff members have also pleaded to take a plunge into Lake Michigan, if $10,000 or more is donated. The deadline for the $10,000 goal is by Saturday, March 11.
Mamby staff members Martin Godinez (Marketing Manager/Talent Buyer), Alan Brant (Social Media Manager), Zach Partin (Talent Buyer), Pat Grumley (Marketing Director), Dom Brown (Festival Marketing/Experiential), Ashley Egly (Festival Director) and Yolie Carrera (Yoga Instructor) have all agreed to take the Mamby Plunge.
The Mamby Plunge will also be held at the same location of Mamby on the Beach, at Oakwood Beach. The plunge into the lake will be on Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. The Mamby Plunge is open to the public.
The plunge will be able to watch on Mamby On The Beach’s Facebook page here.
Those who donate will also be entered into a raffle for VIP passes to this year's Mamby On The Beach.
You can donate to the Mamby Plunge here!
Chicago Music & Ruby Hornet: Artists feature and a chance to record at Pressure Point Studio
Chicago Music and Ruby Hornet are looking to select 10 ReverbNation artists to showcase in front of local labels and A&R representatives. All selected artists will receive a photoshoot and feature on both Chicago Music and Ruby Hornet. One (1) artist will also be given the chance to record a 1 or 2 song demo at Pressure Point Studios in downtown Chicago.
You already have a ReverbNation account? Great, you’re halfway there. Just visit our page on ReverbNation (a convenient link has been placed at the bottom of this post) and submit your profile to us for review. Chicago Music is an equal opportunity promoter. We do not discriminate genre. In fact, we welcome diversity with open arms.
Let’s say you don’t already have a ReverbNation account. Get one! The ability to submit your work to Chicago Music isn’t the only perk. ReverbNation is a great place for artists to build fan bases and community among other musicians.
Artist Submissions Here
Disclosure Announce 'Wild Life' Series
Disclosure has been on a tear as of late. Having just stepped off tour earlier this week from a monster world journey of shows across the globe that saw them appear on almost every late night show stage there is and raise their profile ten-fold across the board. Not ones to be satisfied, the Lawrence brothers announced plans to continue the party this summer with their 'Wild Life' series that will take place across two dates so far that have been announced with acts that they enjoy. The first event will take place on April 18 in Berkeley, Ca., at the Greek Theatre and will feature the likes of Kaytranda, Claude Von Stroke and Bishop Nehru. The second date is slated for June 11 in Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo and is expected to have New York City artist Joey Bada$$, Green Velvet and George Fitzgerald in attendance. Keep it locked for ongoing news from the talented pair.
April 18
Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre
Disclosure LIVE
Claude VonStroke vs Justin Martin
Kaytranada
Bishop Nehru
June 11
Chicago, IL -Lincoln Park Zoo
Disclosure LIVE
Joey Bada$$
Green Velvet
George Fitzgerald
[Video] Bruno Mars' Super Bowl Performance
To tell the truth, it's been all Janet and Justin's fault. If you're in your mid-twenties or below at the moment, then a good percentage of the Super Bowl halftime shows have been set on tape delay and toned down to just above audible, with movements highly scrutinized. Two years ago, the NFL tried to fine M.I.A. for her middle finger at the end of her performance. That and a general sense of boredom that has perpetuated the half time show of the year's biggest contest since Justin Timberlake stripped Janet Jackson's left breast bare for the world to see.
Last night though, Bruno Mars put on one hell of a performance, playing on the 50s/60s-esque aesthetic complete with a dancing backing band and footwork that James Brown would grin at. Aside from an odd inclusion of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who performed only "Give It Away," as Flea and Anthony Kiedis flexed their manliness over Mars by forgoing shirts in the frigid New York night. Alas, though, Mars was entertaining from beginning to end as he held the tempo in his hand throughout, ending the performance with a rousing take of "Just The Way You Are," which was preceded by a dedication from military members to their families. While the game was less of a contest than many would have liked, Bruno Mars made sure they were entertained in between. Watch the whole thing, streaming below.
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[Video] Chance The Rapper Performs on Arsenio Hall
Chance The Rapper and co. wrapped up their "Social Experiment Tour" yesterday in Los Angeles with a performance at the Nokia Theater. Before heading there, though, they made a stop at the Arsenio Hall Show where Chance, backed by his band of Peter CottonTale, Nico Segal, Nate Fox and Greg Landfair, and looking fresh to death in custom "Social Experiment" letterman jackets, played their re-arranged live version of "Chain Smoker" off of Acid Rap, which has steadily been making the rounds at the top of nearly everyone's top albums of the year list.
Throughout the performance Chano seemed to be reveling in the moment, soaking in the feeling of having propelled himself to this very point. As Chance closes the book on a historic 2013, his performance on "Arsenio" seemed to be a sort of revelatory moment. Watch the full streaming video below from last night and scroll just a little further for Chance's hilarious interview with Nardwuar while he was on tour in Vancouver.
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Kanye West begins epic 'Yeezus' tour
Kanye West kicked off his tour in support of his most recent release, Yeezus in perfect Kanye style yesterday at the Key Arena in Seattle. Not one for being understated, 'Ye continued on the path of nature backdrops that he employed for his late show performances by putting together what may be the most impressive stage set up in history. The performance space included mountains, ballerinas, cliffs and even Jesus himself makes an appearance for "Jesus Walks". Always ahead of the game with tours like the Glow in The Dark Tour and Watch The Throne, Kanye may have just taken things to a whole new level. Make sure to catch the 'Yeezus' Tour when it hits a city near you and check out the video and photos below for a preview of what's to come from the overly epic tour.
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[Video] PYYRAMIDS "Smoke And Mirrors" Live At Truth Studios
Vocalist Drea Smith and bassist Tim Nordwind the duo known as PYYRAMIDS recently paid a visit to Truth Studios and hit the booth playing their song "Smoke And Mirrors." The song comes off their album Brightest Darkest Day which is available now to purchase on iTunes. The duo did their thing at Truth Studios so be sure to check out the video and enjoy some real live tunes. Also if you missed their appearance on The Tonight Show where they played "Paper Doll " you can watch it here.
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