March Fourth Montage LIVE at Martyrs Chicago 6-2012 AND Current 2014 Tour Dates #OriginalVideo #LIVEShowFootage #HDVideo

March Fourth Montage LIVE at Martyrs Chicago 6-2012.  ChiIL Live Shows went back in the archives to bring you nearly a half hour of never before seen footage from March Fourth LIVE in a small club in Chicago. Check out their hula hooping, circus pole act held by a stilt walker, and much more. This circus, punk, gypsy, brass, funky, freaky band defies easy description and they are too much fun to see live.  Footage by Bonnie Kenaz-Mara for ChiIL Live Shows.




On Tour NOW:
Spring 2014

*Tue. Jun 10 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall  (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

Wed. Jun 11 Minneapolis, MN Cedar Center  (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

Thu. Jun 12 Davenport, IA River Music Experience  (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

Fri. June 13 St. Louis, MO 2720 Cherokee  (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

Sat. Jun 14 Kansas City, MO Boulevardia (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

Sun. Jun 15 Columbia, MO The Blue Note  (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

Thu. Jun 26 Durango, CO Animas Theater  (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

Fri. Jun 27 Louisville, CO Louisville Street Fair (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

Sat. June 28 Salt Lake City, UT Utah Arts Festival (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

Sun. June 29 Salt Lake City, UT Utah Arts Festival (JOIN/SHARE on Facebook)

KINDIE LAND: Winners Announced #giveaway

KINDIE LAND

   
Congrats to our 4 ticket winners.   Click the links below for full show info.   Your name will be on the guest list at the door.   ID required.


*Baby Loves Disco Nov. and/or December at Beauty Bar  Miriam C.


*Beat Kitchen's November Concerts for Kids  Erin J.

*and Little Miss Ann/Mr. Dave at Martyrs!!!!  Yolanda K.

Remember to check back with ChiIL Mama like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often.   We have great original content, photo & video filled features, and sweet give aways (nationwide goodies & Chicago show tickets).

Enter now for 4 free tickets to: 

*Jeanie B! and The Jellybeans--Beat Kitchen's November Concerts

*Baby Loves Disco December 8th

Save the dates:

KINDIE LAND: Win 4 Tickets to Little Miss Ann and Mr. Dave at Martyrs'

Put Out Your Hand-Little Miss Ann  

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It's 2 for 1 kids' indie fun this Saturday at Martyrs'.   Enter here for your shot at 4 free tickets.   

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3pm Saturday 11/10

Martyrs'

3855 N. Lincoln

3pm/Little Miss Ann Band and 3:30pm/Mr. Dave and the Space Cadets. Buy on-line tix here.

Little Miss Ann

Little Miss Ann is one of our favorite kindie musicians here at ChiIL Mama.   

Check out loads of our original Miss Ann show footage, CD reviews, video interviews and stills right here.

Chicago's Little Miss Ann is a veteran instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Ann Torralba, aka Little Miss Ann is a former CPS Special Education teacher. Ann and her husband, Patrick, her drummer, have created 3 well-received kids cds that are upbeat folk rock that families love to sing and dance along. She was recently nominated best local "Kids Music Act" by Time Out Chicago Kids.   Check out her main site here for more info.

Upcoming Shows:

November 10th - Martyr's 3pm/Little Miss Ann Band and 3:30pm/Mr. Dave and the Space Cadets. Buy on-line tix here.   

*Enter to win a free family 4 pack of tickets at ChiILMama.com

November 17th at 2:30pm - Full Band concert atTownship (2200 N. California in Logan Square)

December 9th at noon at the Beat Kitchen- Full Band. Buy tix here.  *Enter to win a free family 4 pack of tickets at ChiILMama.com

January 26th, 2013 at The Hideout - Full Band w/Future Hits

February 16th, 2013 at Wilmette Theater at 10am

March 2nd, 2013 - 3 shows at The Overture Center,Madison WI - Band

March 16th, 2013 at the Beat Kitchen

*Enter to win a free family 4 pack of tickets at ChiILMama.com

April 20th, 2013 at the Brooklyn Children's Museum.

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Mr. Dave & the Space Cadets

Dave Hamiton’s musical roots were planted by his family in central Illinois. Even back then he was into capes. Many memories involved rocking out with his siblings. He fondly recalls being used as a puppet in home shows orchestrated by his sisters. Today they are still known to perform for a crowd.From a very young age, David shined in all things musical. Some of his merits include winning national awards in choreography & vocals during high school sporting a wicked mullet, Dave was the first to bring hip hop to the Castle Stage in Walt Disney World Orlando performing as a finalist on Ed McMahon's Star Search. Dave showed 'N Sync a few moves.At 20, Dave met his best friend “Gui-tar.” Together they have been performing & creating magical lyrics for the past 15 years. You never meet one without the other.   Check out Mr. Dave's main site here.

March Fourth LIVE at Martyrs 11-3-12 #HDvideo #showshots

 

March Fourth (triple stilt walker partner acro!!) LIVE at Martyrs  Chicago 11-3-12 HD Video by ChiIL Live Shows  

November 3rd, it was our great pleasure to check out Portland's Punk Circus Brass....March Fourth back in Chi-town again.   When their big bus pulls into town, a party's sure to break out!   This time was no exception.   Local boys, Whysowhite, got the crowd warmed up, and March Fourth took it to the next level.   Our favorite freaks got everyone shakin' their booties, screwing their lightbulbs, and having a raucous good time.   

Check back with ChiIL Live Shows like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often.   We'll have loads more mind blowing March Fourth/Martyrs live show clips and a review of their latest album, Magnificent Beast!

   
March Fourth LIVE at Martyrs, Whysowhite opens, Chicago 11-3-12

Photo Filled Recap-Las Guitarras De España Live at Martyrs'-10-13-11

Las Guitarras De España with friends Mehran and El Payo-a nite of excellent, world class, Flamenco Fusion at Martyrs'.

Martyr's welcomed back Las Guitarras De España with friends Mehran and El Payo for a night of "world music"-infused Flamenco Rock on Thursday, Oct. 13 for a thoroughly enjoyable multicultural melding of a show. 

El Payo is a popular Rumba/Nuevo Flamenco-Fusion group based in Chicago. Their distinct sound is infused with elements of rock, salsa, ska, reggae and, of course, some Flamenco.

Las Guitarras de España (The Guitars of Spain) is a "world music" ensemble, with a "Spanish guitar twist," that performs a fusion of Cuban son, rumba, R&B, Latin-jazz, blues, and African percussion with an underlying flamenco music and dance focus. “Tantas Cosas,” the fifth CD release by Las Guitarras de Espana, features compositions by longtime collaborator Patricia Ortega.

Mehran is an Iranian born Flamenco guitarist who resides in the US. He has been performing in the Chicago music scene on various levels and capacities since the late 80s.

All three ensembles have released critically acclaimed CDs in the last year and each group presented a unique take on the Spanish guitar genre. Jazz, Rock, Ska, Reggae, Blues, along with Indian and African elements, came together for a fantastic night of music.

Check out their websites for ordering information and upcoming shows.

El Payo Las Guitarras de España Mehran