1.1.11 - LICORiCE Saturday x AFRObeat

The #1 Saturday Nite in the Midwest will be rockin' 2nite on 1.1.11!

Broadway Streetz, DJ Dee Money & Fineboy will be shaking things up this Saturday!

Doors open @ 10pm, get here early because the entire CITY will be out!!!!

R&B Great Teena Marie Dies at 54

Christmas 2010 was a bit blue with the loss of "Ivory Queen of Soul" Teena Marie. The R&B diva had an amazing career that spanned 4 decades and 13 albums, fostered by Berry Gordy and Rick James. Even with music monster names in her corner, "Lady Tee" proved her capabilities time and again by writing and producing much of her own music. Upbeat, electrifying hits like "I Need Your Lovin" alongside transforming ballads such as "Portuguese Love" made her the voice of a generation...and a legend of her time.



Though Teena Marie was marked by R&B and Soul greatness, her passing also comes as a blow to the Hip Hop community. Her influences are unmistakeable, with music sampled by the Fugees, Mary J. Blige, Redman, and many, many others. To this day, Lady Tee is credited with being among the first mainstream artists to incorporate rap into their music with her playful verse in "Square Biz." The ever fresh and evolving songstress surprised fans when she signed to Cash Money Records in 2004. Her studio album La Dona went gold, released under Cash Money.



"Lovergirl": we honor you. Your music and legacy will live on forever.

R.I.P. Teena Marie 3/5/56-12/26/10

The Nice Guys - The Show (video bio)

New music from "The Nice Guys". We've featured them on this blog before, but here is the 1st video look. I’ve been bumping the hell out of this album since I got my hands on it, and you should proceed to do the same now that it’s widely available for all to enjoy. If you'd like to see The Nice Guys live @ the shrine let us know!

The Niceguys - The Good Shepherd from Evesborough Films on Vimeo.

Directed By: Danny Ocean & King David
DP: King David
Editor: Danny Ocean

Download album (click here)

Jazzcats crossing the Hudson river

The classic painting “Jazzcats Crossing the Hudson” will appear on the next edition of Madlib Medicine Show, the 8th in the series, a jazz mixtape titled “Advanced Jazz”.

from Wikipedia:

“Jazzcats Crossing the Hudson is an 1851 oil-on-canvas painting by German American artist Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze. It pre-emptively commemorates the arrival in New York City of jazz greats Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders, Steve Kuhn and others. The painting is remarkable for the fact that it was created decades before the birth of any of these jazz artists.”

Link: Madlib Medicine Show #8–Advanced Jazz (download)

Doug E. Fresh teaches Chicago & The Shrine Soul Patrol How To Dougie

The Legendary Doug E. Fresh recently performed @ The Shrine and gave a lesson in how to "Dougie" to The Shrine's Security (The Soul Patrol) and LeToya Luckett! Check out this video here.....


As you can see the crowd went crazy and loved every minute of it! Please visit our website for upcoming shows/events at The Shrine.

www.theshrinechicago.com

Talib Kweli & Mos Def (Reflection eternal) - Ballad of the Black Gold

Reflection Eternal "Ballad of the Black Gold" from Sam Ellison on Vimeo.

Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek are...Reflection Eternal.

Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek release a brand new music video for "Ballad of the Black Gold", an ode to the oil crisis.

DIRECTOR / DoP / EDITOR - Sam Ellison
PRODUCERS - Kevin Hayden, Isaac Ravishankara
PRODUCTION DESIGN - Nora Mendis
PRODUCTION MANAGER - Sara Neuffer
CAMERA ASSISTANT - Julia Pasternak
CAM/GE SWING - Jeff Cristiani

ANCHOR LIGHT PRODUCTIONS
Brooklyn NY

Do remember Talib Kweli will be LIVE at The Shrine on Friday, Feb. 4th (buy tix here)

NYE 2011 @ The Shrine - NEW discount price!!!!

CIROC THE NEW YEAR!!!!!

New Years Eve is less than 3 weeks away!

Celebrate your Happy New Years Eve at The Shrine. (Buy Tix Now)

(Live performance by Chico DeBarge & Music by the Chicago Reader's "DJ of The Year" DJ ZeBo!)

General Admission (click here)

* Admission to the hottest NYE party in Chicago.
* Champagne toast at midnight.
* Complimentary Buffet.
* Party favors.


Gold Table (V.I.P. Seating) *click here*
New Year's Eve reservation includes:

* Admission & Express entry (for up to 4).
* (2) Bottles of Premium liquor
* Champagne toast at midnight.
* Complimentary Buffet.
* Party favors.



Platinum (V.I.P. Seating) *click here*
New Year's Eve reservation includes:

* Admission & Express entry (for up to 4).
* Preferred seating.
* (2) Bottles of Premium liquor + (1) Bottle of Champagne.
* Champagne toast at midnight.
* Complimentary Buffet.
* Party favors.


DIAMOND (V.I.P. Seating) *click here*
New Year's Eve reservation includes:

* Admission & Express entry (for up to 6).
* Preferred seating.
* (2) Bottles of Premium liquor + (1) Bottle of champagne
* Champagne toast at midnight.
* Complimentary Buffet.
* Party favors.



Buy tickets now clubtix.net!
Please call now for bottle service for NYE!
(312) 753-5700 or email VIP@theshrinechicago.com

SuckaFree 2uesdays at The Shrine - FREE via RSVP!

FREE entry via RSVP (click here)

The only place 2 be on 2uesday Nite is The Shrine!

As you know we have DJ Jay iLLa doin' what he does best on the turntables, ROCKIN' The House!!

The #1 DJ in Chicago Jay iLLa brings you only the best in hip-hop!

Doors open @ 10pm!!!

Complimentary vodka cocktails courtesy of Absolut Vodka from 10pm - 11:00pm!!

Dr. Dre - KUSH

Dr Dre feat Snoop Dogg & Akon "Kush" from WorldWide WestSide Entertainment on Vimeo.

Almost a decade over due here is the 1st single from Dr. Dre's final solo lp "Detox"...KUSH featuring Snoop Dogg & Akon.

Enjoy!

Dolce Gabbana meets the NBA

Shrine attendee Gilbert Arenas actually played D&G sneakers! Fashion wins again. Check out the photos.

**Weekend Special** NYE 2011 @ The Shrine - Live on ABC!!!

New Years Eve is less than 4 weeks away!

Buy tickets now! Save 25% off this weekend only!



Celebrate your Happy New Years Eve at The Shrine. (Buy Tix Now)

(Live performance by Chico DeBarge & Music by the Chicago Reader's "DJ of The Year" DJ ZeBo!)

And we'll be LIVE on ABC-7!!!!!

General Admission (click here)

* Admission to the hottest NYE party in Chicago.
* A four hour premium open bar featuring Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka & Don Julio.
* Champagne toast at midnight.
* Complimentary Buffet.
* Party favors.


Gold Table (V.I.P. Seating) *click here*
New Year's Eve reservation includes:

* Admission & Express entry (for up to 4).
* (2) Bottles of Premium liquor
* A four hour premium open bar featuring Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka & Don Julio.
* Champagne toast at midnight.
* Complimentary Buffet.
* Party favors.


Platinum (V.I.P. Seating) *click here*
New Year's Eve reservation includes:

* Admission & Express entry (for up to 4).
* Preferred seating.
* (2) Bottles of Premium liquor & (1) Bottle of champagne.
* A four hour premium open bar featuring Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka & Don Julio.
* Champagne toast at midnight.
* Complimentary Buffet.
* Party favors.

Buy tickets now clubtix.net/theshrine

Please call now for bottle service for NYE!
(312) 753-5700 or email VIP@theshrinechicago.com

For Bottle Service
Please Contact: VIP@theshrinechicago.com or call 312-753-5700 for more information.

Book your holiday party at The Shrine by calling 312-574-0754

Check out more bottle prices at our site.

THE SHRINE. THE REBIRTH OF CHICAGO COOL.

Cody ChesnuTT - "Do Better The Young"

Guess what? Today Tallahassee (by way of Georgia) rock & roll guitarist Cody ChesnuTT released a new EP called "Black Skin No Value". The collection of six songs (download one below) is his first major output since The Headphone Masterpiece. On that record ChesnuTT was lifted, sexy and charming, dejected but also featherweight strong and sometimes mean. In its wake, he played large shows with The Roots, appeared with The Strokes, then disappeared. Here is the MUSIC!

Download: "Do Better The Young"

Read more: http://www.thefader.com/category/music/#ixzz17SeE8KSn

Clipse featuring Kenna (Life Change)

OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: CLIPSE 'LIFE CHANGE' FEAT PHARRELL AND KENNA from Shahan Jafri on Vimeo.

“Life Change” is a pretty serious song. It’s about the ramifications on your family and your own mind when you go to prison—something that both Pusha and Malice excel at rapping about. We do have to question Pharrell’s involvement though. He seems almost joyful to be in this video. Not the right forum to look stoked and vaguely on top of the world, bro!

Read more: http://www.thefader.com/category/music/#ixzz175UUyyDn
Clipse Feat Pharrell and Kenna
'Life Change'
Till The Casket Drops
Director: Shahan Jafri
Shot and Edited: Alex Germanotta
Columbia/Re-Up Gang Records
shahanjafri.com

DJ Scratch (of EPMD) live Saturday, Dec. 4th at The Shrine

DJ Scratch of EPMD will be at The Shrine on Saturday, Dec. 4th! He's a legend, check him out!

DJ Scratch @ Remix Hotel Miami 2008 from corporation on Vimeo.

DJ Scratch at The Core DJs Retreat in Orlando from Hella Yella on Vimeo.

Amel Larrieux live in concert on Friday, Jan. 7th, 2011

GooD Friday presents the soulful sounds of Amel Larrieux, live at The Shrine!

As you all know by now, we at The Shrine are true Soul Music advocates and we'd like you all to come out and support great live music! Come out and experience Amel Larrieux (and her own personal band) live at The Shrine on Friday, Jan. 7th, 2011

Amel Larrieux live in concert on Friday, Jan. 7th, 2011 - TEASER w/ music from The Shrine on Vimeo.

Buy discount priced pre-sale tickets now (click here).

Check out some Amel videos here:

Amel Larrieux - Sweet Misery from Deejay Vince RU on Vimeo.

amel larrieux concert at BB Kings NYC from SerenityLife on Vimeo.

Photo Recap of Phife Dawg & Ali at The Shrine + ATCQ Documentary preview.

For more photos click here.








TRAILER FOR THE UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY ON A TRIBE CALLED QUEST DIRECTED BY MIKE RAPAPORT.

Grooveman Spot - Runnin' Pizza snippets.

grooveman Spot runnin' Pizza snippet by jazzysport

New music from Japan!

Grooveman Spot 3rd album "Runnin' Pizza" check out this snippet!

also two 12"vinyl single will be released on JAZZY SPORT

album will be out earlier 2011.

Enjoy and remember, this is FUNKY!

Dwele is this Saturday at The Shrine!!!

Fase2Fase.com, the world's premier social networking website for minorities, proudly serves as a sponsor of the Dwele concert at The Shrine on Saturday, November 27. Founded by successful entrepreneur James Johnson, the foundation of Fase2Fase sets itself to be the informative portal for minority business people, homeowners, working professionals and financial decision makers when they cannot find readily resources elsewhere. Using his experience when building his heating and cooling corporation, Johnson knew what tools and resources Fase2Fase.com needed to incorporate to engage consumers like you and set itself apart from all the networking sites in use today.

VP of Marketing & Branding Allison Jordan explains the dynamic between the use of the networking website and consumer and commerce. "At Fase2Fase, we are creating new trends in social media for that growing 95% of users that own small businesses. Fase2Fase is a fully integrated social media environment where small businesses can also sell products, stay connected to all other platforms, while benefiting from our unique retail opportunities for business growth. With our marketing strength we will proactively build relationships with consumers and generate brand awareness among a targeted audience."

Buy your tickets now. This is one live concert you would not want to miss. Go to www.clubtix.net/theshrine.

Res live at The Shrine, Friday December 3rd.

GooD FriDay Presents RES!
with Verzatile (live band)
with DJ Jazzy Joyce

show starts 10:30pm!

Doors open @ 9pm!

Friday, Dec. 3rd.

Buy tickets NOW (click here).

Idle Warship "Black Snake Moan" from The ICU on Vimeo.

How I Do from Res on Vimeo.

They Say Vision from Res on Vimeo.

Highlights of Lupe Fiasco @ The Shrine (via GoWhere Hip-Hop)

Lupe Fiasco - Freestyle @ The Shrine (Chicago) from Cam Be on Vimeo.

Lupe freestyles at the Shrine in Chicago, IL. The Che "Rhymefest" Smith Campaign Party.

Video By:
Cam Be
Maks G

Edited By:
Cam Be

Audio By:
Josh Free
Cam Be

lupefiasco.com


elchethemovement.com

www.theshrinechicago.com

www.clubtix.net/theshrine


gowherehiphop.com

The Red Eye reviews The Shrine!

This week The Shrine was featured in Chicago's Red Eye (FRONT PAGE). This amazing article was written by Kyra Kyles and she had plenty of good things to say about our venue. Check it out (click here).

Hermes fall/winter 2010 Finger skate promo

French luxury brand Hermes presents a nice viral featuring some Fingerboard skate action and their current Fall/Winter 2010 Collection.

Pictures of El DeBarge @ The Shrine

Ebony Magazine did a GREAT write-up on the El DeBarge event, check it out here!

The Return of Chicago Cool | Documentary Teaser by Konee Rok

The first teaser from the upcoming documentary "The Return of Chicago Cool"

Director Konee Rok chronicles the creation of Joe Russo's famous Shrine nightclub & performance venue from it's construction through it's first year of existence. The film will feature shows & appearances from many of the worlds most legendary music artists.


http://TheShrineChicago.com
http://KoneeRok.com

Dwele live Nov. 27th...Doors open at 7pm

Soul music star Dwele will be bringing his amazing voice and talent (with a live band) to The Shrine on Saturday, November 27th.

Please remember that this is an early show and doors open at 7pm and performance is at 8:30pm!


Buy pre-sale tickets now via clubtix.net/theshrine

Red Bull Big Tune pre-Party feat. JUST BLAZE & DJ Premier

Red Bull Big Tune National Finals featuring JUST BLAZE & DJ PREMIER

REDBULL cocktail specials all night!

Part of the proceeds go to the Girls & Boys Club of Chicago.

CLICK HERE FOR TIX!

2109 S. Wabash Chicago IL 60616 (Valet Available)
Red line to Cermak.

21+

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Also check out our bottle packages which include RED BULL*:

Silver: $300 Ciroc + Don Julio

Gold: $400 Moscato + Ciroc + Don Julio

Platinum: $500 Ciroc + Don Julio +Moet Imperial

Call 312-574-0754 for Bottle Service.

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Phife Dawg and Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest

Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quests B'Day Party featuring Ali Shaheed Muhammad & special guests!

buy tickets now via www.clubtix.net/theshrine

Bottle Service: VIP@TheShrineChicago.com

2109 S. Wabash Chicago IL 60616 (Valet Available)
Red line to Cermak.

21+

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KiD CuDi - Mr. Rager

This track actually leaked a couple months back, back when a couple CuDi songs were hitting the nets a bit early but this is the final version of the title track from Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager. We must have to say, this might be one of the more anticipated albums we’re looking forward to int he 4th quarter. Especially if it’s on that psychedelic shit like he said it would be. We’re just wondering what combination of drugs would best enhance the listening experience in the paint.

You can pre-order the album on iTunes tomorrow & receive a bonus track on the day of release.


DOWNLOAD: KiD CuDi – Mr. Rager (Produced by Emile)

Common, Jennifer Hudson & Lupe Fiasco – We Can Do It Now

No I.D. provides the landscape for this Chi-Town track inspired by Gatorade’s REPLAY, which reunites high school teammates after 10 years to settle the score. After the jump, you can catch the behind the scenes footage of them in the studio working on the track.

Download: Common, Jennifer Hudson & Lupe Fiasco – We Can Do It Now

Joe Budden - Mood Muzik 4 (A Turn 4 The Worst) FREE album

Here is one of the most anticipated mixtapes of the year from Joe Budden with Mood Muzik 4 (A Turn 4 The Worst). With features from Crooked I, Royce Da 5’9″, Joell Ortiz, Lloyd Banks, Fabolous, Pusha T, Styles P and more & production handled by the likes of Sean C. & LV, J. Cardim, Beewirks, Frequency, Megaman, Just Blaze and more. This one doesn’t disappoint and lives up to all the hype! ARE YOU IN THAT MOOD YET?!


01. Pray For Them (Prod. by Sean C. & LV)
02. Aftermath (Prod. by Fliccs)
03. Role Reversal (Prod. by Parks Vallely)
04. Come Along (Prod. by J. Cardim)
05. Mop Salad (Skit)
06. Sober Up (feat. Crooked I) (Prod. by J. Cardim)
07. Dessert For Thought (feat. Styles P & Pusha T) (Prod. by Boom)
08. 1000 Faces (Prod. by Beewirks)
09. Inseparable (feat. MeLa Machinko) (Prod. by Beewirks)
10. Is It The Shoes? (Skit) (feat. Killa BH) (Prod. by K.West)
11. Remember The Titans (feat. Fabolous, Lloyd Banks & Royce Da 5’9″) (Prod. by J. Cardim)
12. Welcome To Real Life (feat. Emanny) (Prod. by Frequency)
13. No Idea (Prod. by J. Cardim)
14. Black Cloud (Prod. by Megaman & Zalezy)
15. Follow My Lead (feat. Joell Ortiz) (Prod. by J. Cardim)
16. Stuck In The Moment (feat. Emanny) (Prod. by Just Blaze)
17. If All Else Fails (Prod. by Nascent, QB & Gab Parker)

download HERE, HERE or HERE