Black Thought with Add-2 – APRIL 1

Presented by Cold Grums, Ground Lift Media, and React Present:

[WHO]

Black Thought

Featuring Add-2, Major Taylor, DJ Intel, DJ RTC and Demchuk.

Most of Ceremonies: Adad

Hosted by YM!

[WHERE] The Mid – 306 N Halsted Chicago, IL // Map It!

[WHEN] Friday, April 1st | Show: 10PM – 4AM

[PRICE] $20 // Get Tickets

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21+

[WHAT]

Black Thought has been one of the most exciting and consistent rappers in the last decade. Did we mention he spits for the best band on the planet? The verbal leader of The Roots crew swings through The Mid for a rare solo show on April Fools Day. You already know Black Thought doesn’t mess around. Expect hip-hop at its Roots.

The local talent is heavy on this one too. Be sure to catch the very talented Add-2. Sets and performances from Major Taylor, DJ Intel, DJ RTC and Demchuk.

?uestlove + Major Taylor + Intel – JAN 28

[WHO]

Special DJ Set from ?uestlove (of The Roots)

DJ Sets: Intel + Special Guests TBA

[WHERE] Smart Bar -3730 North Clark Street // Map It!

[WHEN] Friday, January 28th | Doors: 10pm | Show: 10pm

[PRICE] $20

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21+

[WHAT]

?uestlove is already one of the best drummers of all time. His expansive wealth of knowledge when it comes to music will easily translate into an incredible DJ set, as The Roots drummer gets ready for a night at Smart Bar in Wrigleyville. Just imagine the music collection this talent has collected over the years. This specific Friday in January he will showcases a selection of tunes for the people of Chicago.

The night will also a DJ set from the very talented DJ Intel. More special guests to be announced.

Check out a video after the jump of ?uestlove going through his vinyl library.

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ANOTHER 90′S PARTY : BAYWATCH EDITION

[WHO] Team Bayside High + Only Children + Major Taylor + Johnny Fonseca

[WHERE] Beauty Bar – 1444 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago // Map It!

[WHEN] Saturday, December 4th – 9pm – 3am

[PRICE] Free before 11pm or with beach attire – $3 after

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21+

Old Style hosted bar from 10pm-11pm – RSVP here

90′s Clothing by LIPSTICK DINOSAUR
90′s HairDos by KELLY CARDENAS SALON
Photo Booth by GLITTER GUTS

[WHAT] YM! is at it again with a Baywatch banger. Come dressed as Pamela Anderson or David Hasselhof and you automatically are entered into winning a bottle of champagne. Last month over 650 people came out to Fresh Prince 90′s party so be sure to RSVP or get there early. Team Bayside High and a line up of experimental/indie/electro DJ’s will be keeping the 90′s tracks pumping through the speakers. Surfs up dude!

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