Chicago Acts to Look Out For in 2014

Photo by Bobby Reys Chicago has been on lately. The Second City has always been known as a musical city and the current rate at which it has produced talent as of late is only adding to that legacy. As festival lineups roll out as we transition into Spring, it has become common to find […]

[Video] whysowhite: “Get Busy”

The first time I met Nick “Big Fat Nick” McMillan, he told me a breathtaking story on how he and his landlord found and retrieved a dead cat out of the wall of his apartment. That doesn’t have much to do with this post, but it sets the mood perfectly for the band that is […]

[Video] whysowhite Performs on AudioTree

Chicago funk band whysowhite has been incessantly working their way up the music rungs with their vibrant, fun combination of dance-inducing funk and hip-hop flows that come together to create one of my personal favorite live shows in the Windy City or elsewhere. Led by a trio of vocalist/MCs Davis & Charles Haines and Nick […]

[RH Photos] North Coast Festival 2013 Day 3

Photos By: Bobby Reys Making it through the entirety of any festival is a workout at the least and a survival game for some, but by the end of my three-day adventure across Union Park I was in need of a pick me up. After taking in the tail end of an inspired performance and […]

[RH Premiere] whysowhite: “Live At The Firehouse”

Live at The Fire House, is the latest release from the highly eclectic seven piece band, whysowhite. The group spans four states, multiple genres and a smattering of haircuts and fashion styles that keeps fans guessing. In a congested market like Chicago it can be very hard for a band to differentiate themselves but whysowhite […]