Showing posts with label The Toasters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Toasters. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Toasters & Akasha LIVE at Subterranean (photo filled feature)


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NY Ska legends, The Toasters, rocked Sub-T last Thursday on their 30th Anniversary Tour.   They played to a packed house and appreciative audience.    We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the horns in particular.   I've told my kids they can grow up to be anything they want to be, but...if they really wanna make mama happy, they'll take up sax and play in a ska, punk, or heavier edged band...at least part time :).   In the meantime, I'll be happily wearing my black Toasters Tee.

 

Musical Taste: 
The Toasters also have their own brew, now.   What better to toast to 30 years of sweet NY SKA with?!   They also have the honor of being first in ChiIL Mama's "Musical Taste" series.   Seems it's the hot new thang now to have band-beer pairings and other odd foods, restaurants, etc.   If you hear of any ways to ingest and express your musical taste with something you can taste, add them in the comments section or e-mail 'em our way at zbluesun@gmail.com.

30th Anniversary Ska Brewing Beer!
 
Here's what The Toaster have to say about the brouhaha: 

  
If you haven't heard already, we now have our own beer! That's right. Durango, CO. based brewing company, Ska Brewing, have crafted a fine Black Indian Pale Ale (how can it be black and pale at the same time!?! ed.) "The Shebeen" ! In honor of our 30 years in the ska music making business. Currently it is available in select states around the Colorado area. Please ask for Ska Brewing where ever you drink! We love this beer! 

Also, the guys cooked up a nice little video about the process as well...
http://www.vimeo.com/20604077


We will be having an official kick off release this September in Durango, so check back for more details!


Check our FaceBook for photos of the beer and the label image!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150110620660572&set=pu.7719045571







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It was also our pleasure to hear Chicago locals, Akasha, bring their sweet Reggae to Sub-T last Thursday, opening for the legendary Toasters.    



Check 'em out around town where they frequently play some of our favorite venues like Hideout and Double Door.

They've got a new release out and you can check out all the details on their main site.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Thursday Play Locally-Circus Opens, 17+ Show The Toasters/Akasha at Sub T & Girls Rock Benefit




Thursday


The big boys are back in town with Fully Charged!   Check 'em out starting this Thursday through the 13th at Allstate Arena in Rosemont.   Then the Blackhawks are going on the road for an extended "circus tour" to make way for the Greatest Show on Earth at United Center November 16-27th.   ChiIL Mama will be there opening night and we'll have a photo filled recap for you.   Check out more photos and further show details here.    


Thursday (17+ adults/older kids)
Celebrating 30 years of NY Ska!




Subterranean
THU 11/03/2011 To Purchase TicketsDOORS @ 9:00 PM | SHOW @ 10:00 PM | 17 & OVER
TICKETS: $12.00 ADV. | $14.00 DOS.

THE TOASTERS 30th Anniversary Tour!!
AKASHA
DJ CHUCK WREN 



We'll be there and have a photo filled recap up for you.   But there's no substitute for live music and Sub T is a fun venue.   Come on out and play.   We're especially stoked to see the legendary Toasters and check out openers, Akasha.    Check out their video below, then check 'em out live on Thursday.










Come clink glasses with us.

Girls Rock! Chicago's 2nd annual

A U T U M N  A U C T I O N

Thursday November 3, 2011
7 o’clock in the evening
2557 W. North Ave., Humboldt Park

Speak Easy & Celebrate Big
$50 advance / $60 at the door
~ All proceeds benefit Girls Rock! Chicago ~

Prohibition-era cocktails shaken & stirred
Delectable bites from local & international foodies
Live jazz to keep the evening swingin’

B I D D I N G   B O O K ~ girlsrockchicago.org/biddingbook


T I C K E T S ~ bit.ly/GRCautumnauction



See you at the speakeasy


Tickets are flying fast! Buy now to avoid the door line later.
Advance tickets remain on sale through 12noon Thursday 11/3.

~ No PayPal? No problem. ~
Simply RSVP & we'll hold your tickets at the door.




****Girls Rock! Chicago will be giving away a few free tickets on facebook and twitter this afternoon. Can't make the auction, but still want to bid? You can bid online via twitter starting tomorrow night at 7pm.   This is a rockin' awesome program, so show 'em some love!

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