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"Winter Heat," 2/08 at Abbey Pub PDF Print E-mail
Written by Max Herman   
Sunday, 17 February 2008 08:53

Hip-hop vet Akrobatik previewed cuts from his new album Absolute Value during a Chicago hip-hop showcase at the Abbey Pub. Max Herman reports.

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"2K Sports Bounce Tour," 11/30 at Abbey Pub PDF Print E-mail
Written by Max Herman   
Thursday, 06 December 2007 08:00

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The 2K Sports Bounce Tour, a rare showcase of Stones Throw's finest led by figurehead Peanut Butter Wolf, makes a pit stop in Chicago. Max Herman takes notes.

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"Everybody Loves a Clown Tour," 10/22 at Metro PDF Print E-mail
Written by Max Herman   
Thursday, 01 November 2007 10:01

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Max Herman takes in the scene at the Chicago stop for the "Everybody Loves a Clown Tour," the latest traveling circus featuring Rhymesayers figureheads Atmosphere.

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A3C Festival 2007 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Christopher D. French   
Tuesday, 10 April 2007 09:41

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This week, the A3C Festival unfurls over three days, from April 12-14, drawing top-shelf acts like Souls of Mischief, Cool Calm Pete and Strange Fruit Project to the ATL. Christopher D. French previews the weekend's events.

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Lady Sovereign, 1/08 at Mezzanine PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jonathan Zwickel   
Thursday, 11 January 2007 10:27

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Donut MCs = ch-ching! Yep, you heard all about Lady Sovereign vs. Jelly Donut on Pitchfork, TRL, Perez Hilton, et cetera. But how was the actual concert? Jonathan Zwickel reports.

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