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1969's Hippie Halloween at
The Cellar in Forest Park
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Famed vocalist Cliff Johnson, formerly of
Off Broadway,
sits in for a song with Hayden & 1969
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Hippies & Grammies, Banns & Bulls
Seems like the holiday season now kicks off with Halloween and moves right into Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Christmas & New Year's all wrapped together. For ArtsWarrior, its all great reason to PARTY, and we've got the music covered for any occasion!
1969 had a very Hippie Halloween at The Cellar in Forest Park. The venue is small, but oh so retro cool, hearkening back to the "underground" clubs of the 60s. Watch for 1969's return to The Cellar, as well as other upcoming ArtsWarrior band appearances there.
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Patrons came to The Cellar decked out
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Guitarra Azul has great news! Their new CD, "Oasis" has qualified for a possible Grammy in the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. They came in #37 on the ballot out of 89 entries in the "new Age" category. Preliminary Voting Round takes place in early December. Be sure to catch their exciting show soon at a club near you!
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R-Gang has earned an outstanding reputation over the years, especially as a great band for weddings. They performed at FIVE of them in October alone, all to rave reviews. In addition, we paired other ArtsWarrior groups with them for ceremony, cocktails & dinner. Know someone planning a wedding? Let us help make it more memorable with great music!
http://www.r-gang.com/index.html
"Dave and I just returned from our honeymoon and I wanted to write to thank you for the wonderful entertainment you provided at our wedding on 10/4. We have received countless compliments on R-Gang's performance. People said they have never seen a wedding dance floor fill that quickly and stay full the entire evening. Your performance made the night and we are so grateful. We will gladly and without hesitation recommend you in the future."
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R-Gang performs the First dance for the
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Far left: Aire Quartet performed both ceremony and dinner music for the Fitzgerald-Matteucci wedding
Near left: Jose Penera provides cocktail music for wedding guests |
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Soul Cookin' recently appeared as pregame entertainment for the Chicago Bulls, and R-Gang will also join the Bulls on New Year's Eve. There are many ways to celebrate the ringing in of 2009, so if basketball's not your thing, check out the evening celebration at the Hyatt Woodfield, where R-Gang returns for their 5th year. Call for package info & reservations:
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| Soul Cookin' heats up the crowd before a recent Bulls game |
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Upcoming Performances:
Thur, Nov. 13, 7:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Cafe Bolero
2252 N. Western, Chicago
Fri, Nov. 14, 9pm
R-Gang @ Venuti's
19W599 Lake St., Addison
Fri, Nov. 14, 8:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Maya del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
Sat, Nov. 15, 9:30pm
R-Gang @ Porter's Oyster Bar
446 Virginia St., Crystal Lake
Thur, Nov. 20, 7:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Cafe Bolero
2252 N. Western, Chicago
Fri, Nov. 21, 9pm
R-Gang @ Finley Grill
3131 Finley Rd., Downers Grove
Fri, Nov. 21, 8:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Maya del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
Sat, Nov. 22, 9pm
R-Gang @ The Cellar, lower level,
La Bella Bistecca
410 Circle Ave., Forest Park
Wed, Nov. 26, 9pm
1969 @ The Cellar, lower level, La Bella Bistecca
410 Circle Ave., Forest Park
$5 cover
Party on TWO levels.
TWO bands: acoustic rock duo upstairs, 1969 downstairs
Upstairs & downstairs bars open. Special Thanksgiving tapas menu all night on both levels.
Wed, Nov. 26, 9:30pm
R-Gang @ 3 Olives
8313 W. Lawrence, Norridge
Fri, Nov. 28, 9pm
R-Gang @ Volare
1919 S. Meyers Rd., Oak Brook Terrace
Sat, Nov. 29, 9pm
R-Gang @ Jilly's
103 S. Main St., Naperville
Wed, Dec. 3, 9pm
Guitarra Azul @ Katerina's
1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago
Thu, Dec. 4
R-Gang @ corporate event
Navy Pier
Thu, Dec. 4, 7pm
Guitarra Azul @ La Tasca Tapas
25 W. Davis, Arlington Hts
Fri, Dec. 5
R-Gang @ corporate event
Fri, Dec. 5
Soul Cookin' @ corporate event
Fri, Dec. 5, 8:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Maya del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
Sat, Dec. 6
R-Gang @ corporate event
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1969 returned to Frankie's Blue Room in October
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Thu, Dec. 11, 7:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Cafe Bolero
2252 N. Western, Chicago
Fri, Dec. 12, 8:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Maya del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
Fri, Dec. 12, 10pm
R-Gang @ Paddy O'Splaines
2434 W. Montrose, Chicago
Thu, Dec. 18, 7:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Cafe Bolero
2252 N. Western, Chicago
Fri, Dec. 19
Soul Cookin' @ corporate event
Fri, Dec. 19, 8:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Maya del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
Sat, Dec. 20
R-Gang @ corporate event
Fri, Dec. 26, 8:30pm
Guitarra Azul @ Maya del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
Sat, Dec. 27
R-Gang & Ivory Song @ wedding, Geneva
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wed, Dec. 31, 11am
R-Gang @ Bulls Pregame
United Center
NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH!
Wed, Dec. 31, evening
R-Gang @ Woodfield Hyatt
Call for package info & reservations: 847-605-1234
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Changing the World Together
ArtsWarrior teamed up with 3rd Power Productions to take part in a recent fundraiser to benefit Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center, a unit of Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital. The city of St. Charles sponsored a tour event of Robert Lord Builders' "Ultimate Green Home", a $5 million house currently on sale. ArtsWarrior artist, Jordi Pedrola, "painted the scene", offering the finished paintings as an auction prize. 3rd Power executive chef, Tim Kuck, provided appetizers to accompany a tasting of organic wines. Chicago Bears defensive lineman Dan Hampton made a guest appearance to sign autographs.
The event, titled "Changing the World Together," took place on Nov. 8. It was also the kickoff to "the Ultimate Green Expo" from Robert Lord and his builders. The event was expected to raise over $50,000 to benefit the new Children's Hospital. For more info on the house, visit:
http://www.robertlordbuilders.com
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Robert Lord's Ultimate green home
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