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Comic Book Talk with Gabe Mendoza & Pat Loboyko (Week of June 12, 2013)
The gang is back after a LOOOOONG hiatus. Pat and Gabe go in on the beginning of the Dark Knight legend that is Batman #21, and the other DC series that is starting from the bottom in Superman Unchained #1. We briefly cover Wolverine #3, Killjoys #1, Ten Grand #2 and what cool event is about to take place in September. Get lost in our Comic Book Talk!
For a band with boundless combinations of sound at their disposal, Radiant Devices has succeeded in creating a distinct identity, flavored with trip hop, spoken word and industrial among other things. Mojdeh and Fyodor joined Jesse Menendez to talk about the new album folkINFERNO and their unique sound.
The MusicVox airs weekdays 6-8 PM on 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 (NWI) /www.vocalo.org
(Full disclosure: Fyodor is the producer of The MusicVox)
Around Town with Gabe Mendoza & DL Hopkins (Weekend of June 14, 2013)
Whether Papa is a foodie, a wise guy, a science nerd, or falls somewhere in between, avoid buying him another tie and grilling accessories. Tune in to Around Town with Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza and D.L. Hopkins for an earful on where to take Dad this Father’s Day weekend. No worries. Dad won’t have to miss a second of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Shedd Aquarium’s latest interactive “Great Lakes” exhibit, the Taste of Randolph Street 2013, the Fiestas Puertorriquenas and the TBS Just for Laughs Festival tops the list of fun things to do.
Shedd Aquarium’s “Great Lakes” exhibit
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
Taste of Randolph Street 2013
http://tasterandolph.com/
Fiesta Puertorriquenas
http://www.prpcchicago.org/
TBS Just For Laughs Chicago 2013
http://www.justforlaughschicago.com/
In just under two years, The Orwells have released an official full-length and an EP, with yet another full-length on its way. With shredding garage blues guitars and thumping drums the band has burst out of basement shows and into rock clubs throughout Chicago and beyond, and now the big stage at Lollapalooza awaits them. Not too bad for a bunch of 18 year olds out of Elmhurst, IL?!
Live From Studio 10 airs Tuesdays at 8pm CST on Vocalo 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and Vocalo.org, and features emerging local bands and music artists (with the occasional national act stopping by). No other station brings you this much local music, and no other show in the region does it live. The show is hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski and engineered by Adam Yoffe. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10
Swedish electro pop group Kate Boy is on their first US tour. The group stopped by the studio to chat with Jesse Menendez about the reception of their music in the US, their aim to mix pop music with darker monochrome aesthetics, and the origin of the androgynous Kate Boy mascot.
The MusicVox airs weekdays 6-8 PM on 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 (NWI) /www.vocalo.org
NY based punk disco band !!! (Chk Chk Chk) are on tour in support of their fifth studio album Thr!!!er. Singer Nic Offer joined Jesse Menendez on the line. He talked about religious apathy, the timing of political songs, and getting hipsters to dance.
The MusicVox airs weekdays 6-8 PM on 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 (NWI) /www.vocalo.org
In this episode: As a native of Little Village, Vocalo Storytelling Workshop participant Maria Gaspar was interested in producing a story that reflects on what it means to live next to one of the largest pre-detention facilities in the country, and how the jail, at times, is both visible and invisible to the local community.
Then, culinary historian and author of the book “Man Eats Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America” Bruce Kraig joined Shantell & Luis in studio. He, along with photographer and professor Patty Carroll, talk about their book which tells a history of not just the hot dog in Chicago, but in America.
Then, Hip Hop group Flobots has continued to assert their socio-political views on their latest album, The Circle In The Square. Jesse Menendez spoke with the band’s founder, Jonny 5 about their stand out hit, Handlebars, their relationship with their fans and their work with Denver’s at risk youth.
Finally, UK DJ / producer Marc Mac put together a special set called The Right To Be Civil, which highlights the Civil Rights struggle of the people of the deep south. Tune in.
Around Town with Gabe Mendoza & DL Hopkins for the weekend of June 7, 2013
This week, Vocalo’s Senior Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza and DL Hopkins discuss a wide array of fun, dangerous and silly activities and events in the 606 area code. Check us out as we chat about the Women of Comedy, Naked Bike Riding and The Annual Printers Row Lit Fest. We cover so much more as we take you Around Town in the City of Chicago.
Chicago women’s funny Festival
http://www.chicagowomensfunnyfestival.com/
SWV & CeCe Peniston & The Shrine (tonight)
http://www.songkick.com/concerts/16310264-swv-at-shrine
The World Naked Bike Ride
http://chicagonakedride.org/
BellWeather
http://www.hideoutchicago.com/event/270397-bellwether-chicago/
Printers Row Lit fest
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/printersrowlitfest/
Blues Fest
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html
Ribs Fest in Lincoln Square
http://www.ribfest-chicago.com/
Hip Hop group Flobots has continued to assert their socio-political views on their latest album, The Circle In The Square. Jesse Menendez spoke with the band’s founder, Jonny 5 about their stand out hit, Handlebars, their relationship with their fans and their work with Denver’s at risk youth.
You can catch the band this Sunday, 6/9 at Mayne Stage in Chicago.
The MusicVox airs weekdays 6-8 PM on 90.7 FM (CHI) / 89.5 (NWI) /www.vocalo.org
Chicago Hip Hop artist, Scheme has always made compelling music and now he looks to bring that same thoughtfulness to a new audience with his new Spanish language track, La Clika. Scheme joined MusicVox host Jesse Menendez to talk about Mexican- American culture and identity and the themes behind several of his Spanish language songs..
