DJ Premier's salute to GURU

Gang Starr's own DJ Premier recently created a "Salute to Guru mix". Guru & DJ Premier worked together for over 20 years. Listen to this & groove to some rare Gang Starr cuts as well as hear Primo tell the real story about visiting Guru in the hospital. DJ Premier will be live at The Shrine on Wednesday, June 2nd. Pre-sale tickets available via Clubtix.Net now!




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4.27.10 - Timbuck2uesdays hosted by Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek

We had special guest hosts Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek tonight for Timbuck2uesdays!

The night started with DJ Castle taking us back to hip-hop's heyday with a classic selection of 90s Eastcoast beats and rhymes via songs by Black Moon, Royal Flush, Kurupt, Mos Def and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Slightly before midnight DJ Timbuck2 took over the reigns of the sound system and once again showed us why Tuesday night is Timbuck2uesday.

Seemingly appearing out of nowhere Talib Kweli, his wife DJ Eque and Hi-Tek came to rock the crowd & gave the entire venue eargasms. Talib Kweli's unmistakable voice greeted the crowd and he began dj'ing. Kweli & Hi-Tek played us some of their classic songs and even a few new ones we've yet to hear.

Slum Village - Lock it Down (produced by J Dilla)

Detroit's finest SLUM VILLAGE is back with a banger produced by the late-great J Dilla, r.i.p. Baatin!



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DIGGIN' CHICAGO - WINDY CITY CRATES PT 3 (LOWRELL X COMMON X MASSIVE ATTACK)

A few years back, a good friend sent me a stack of records which included Lowrell's "Mellow, Mellow Right On". It's a dope slow jam which was recorded in Chicago in 1979. Maybe not coincidentally then, it was sampled by Common on "Reminding Me (Of Sef)" on his ONE DAY IT'LL ALL MAKE SENSE album. It was also sampled by Massive Attack on BLUE LINES', "Lately".



Wondering where a sample came from? Check out: http://www.whosampled.com Cool site "exploring and discussing the DNA of music". They post the the sample(s) for songs and the originals.

Recap: J Rocc (Stones Throw & Beat Junkies) live at The Shrine

J Rocc amazed us, arguably one of the best DJ performances in the history of The Shrine.

Here is part of his live mix at The Shrine, check it out!











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R.I.P. Guru (Gang Starr)

Hip-Hop/Jazz artist Guru (July 17, 1966 – April 19, 2010) passed away last night, but his music still lives on! February 28th, 2010 Guru suffered a cardiac arrest and following surgery, days later fell into a coma. He woke from the coma but died on April 19, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. I expect DJ Timbuck2 & guest DJ; Radamas will show love to Guru's memory and play tonz (of gunz) of Gang Starr tonight!

Do remember on June 2nd, 2010 The Shrine has DJ Premier in the house!



And now some classic Gang Starr videos!




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Lauryn Hill Sighting!

L-Boogie is back! Well at least she's going outside again, Lauryn showed up at Plaza Athenee in New York looking absolutely radiant. She made an appearance for the Tanzania Education Trust New York Gala hosted by President Jakaya Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania. Nice eyebrows!


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DIGGIN' CHICAGO - WINDY CITY CRATES PT 2 (THE ROLLING STONES - 2120 S MICHIGAN)

2120 S Michigan. Right around the corner from The Shrine, in the heart of what was once Record Row in the South Loop. It was the address of CHESS RECORDS - the legendary Blues, R & B, Soul & Jazz label! Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, Koko Taylor... The Rolling Stones?!? In 1965, the then nascent Stones came to Chicago to record some instrumental tracks for their '5 x 5' album. The name of the group came from a Muddy Waters song and the band wanted to record where their musical heroes created their own music. 2120 S Michigan is a great instrumental R & B groover with some fine harmonica by Brian Jones. Empty Heart is another lost classic. More urban archeology, Chicago style!

Reminisce: Highlights from Das Efx, Timbuck2 & Crazy Legs

Reminisce: Highlights from Das Efx, Timbuck2 & Crazy Legs from The Shrine on Vimeo.

April 6th: Timbuck2uesdays had some very special guests in the house, namely Das Efx and Crazy Legs (Rocksteady Crew). But also the Chicago Hip-Hop scene might of repped the hardest! We had Hollywood Holt breakin, even the DJ Timbuck2 got down on stage!









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Highlights: Yahzarah live at The Shrine

Highlights: Yahzarah live at The Shrine from The Shrine on Vimeo.

March 17th, 2010 Yahzarah performed live at The Shrine, here are the highlights from the amazing show!

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The Reminisce Series presents DJ KID CAPRI

The Reminisce Series presents DJ KID CAPRI!!! (Timbuck 2uesday)


Kid Capri (Bronx, NY) is the living, breathing, embodiment of hip-hop. Beginning in the late 1970s, Kid Capri began to attend block parties and was dj'ing at the age of 8. He eventually garnered widespread attention at the famed Studio 54 and the legendary Apollo theater in Harlem. Also well known for his seven seasons on HBO's Def Comedy Jam. He's also produced tracks for Krs One, Big L, Diddy and Quincy Jones. In 2007 and 2008, Kid Capri made a special appearance during Rock The Bells as Rakim's DJ. Kid Capri is also a legendary DJ member of the The worldwide DJ organization, The Core DJ's

VH1 Hip-Hop honors award winner DJ Timbuck2 will be grooving at The Shrine all night long!

Also warming up the crowd DJ Izzo!

The official TUESDAY NIGHT Hot Spot in CHICAGO!

$4 Patron Shots, $5 Hennessy Black shots, $6 Vodka-n-Cranberry.


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April 15th: 2Face Idibia live in concert (Backed by Zzaje & DJ Dee Money)

AFRO BEAT Productions & THE SHRINE presents 2Face Idibia!!!

Naija's (Nigeria) own 2Face Idibia will be live in concert at the Shrine, he will be backed by Zzaje! All the African Queens fall in!

Innocent Ujah Idibia (born in Jos, Plateau State) best known as 2face Idibia is a Nigerian hip hop musician and songwriter. He was a member of the defunct R&B/hip hop group Plantashun Boyz. His award winning hit track African Queen was used as the sound track of the 2006 comedy film, Phat Girlz. This made him even more recognized internationally.

Also featuring the #1 DJ in Chicago/Nigeria DJ Dee Money!

Also featuring a live performance by Black Slang, featuring Yaw!

Doors open at 9pm!

$25 at the door!

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Lagos to Chicago - Shrine 101

Now lots of people are already in the know, but some folks may not be aware that The Shrine owes its name to Fela Kuti, or simply Fela as he is known to millions of fans worldwide. Fela (1938-1997) was a Nigerian born multi-instumentalist, composer, political and human rights activist. He was a pioneer of Afrobeat music, a fusion of African rhythms with jazz and funk. Fela regularly performed with his band, Nigeria '70 at his personal nightclub, The Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos to Chicago. The name is in homage to The Original Black President, Mr. Fela Kuti.

Fela kicked out the jams in his all too short lifetime. Here is a short list of essential Fela or Fela related albums.... In no particular order.

Fela Kuti - Expensive Sh*t (1975) Contains 'Water No Get Enemy' This will cause a riot on the dance floor - ask Timbuck2

Fela Kuti - He Miss Road (1975) Produced by Cream drummer Ginger Baker. (Who also recorded two records with Fela worth checking. One under each man's name respectively.)

Fela Kuti - Zombi (1977) Fela rips the Nigerian army for brainwashing its soldiers..."Music is the weapon"

Fela Kuti & Roy Ayers - Music of Many Colors (1980) Contains '2000 Black'. Afrobeat meets Ayers funky jazz vibes - classic!

Fela Kuti - Lagos Baby 1963-69 (2008) Compilation shows the evolution of sound from Highlife to Afrobeat with his original Koola Lobitos band.

Fela Kuti - Shakara (1971) With 'Lady' and 'Shakara', long time fan favorites. The cover is worth price alone.

Tony Allen - No Discrimination (1979) Fela's funky drummer and band leader for twelve years. (He was relpaced with FOUR drummers.) Contains 'Love Is A Natural Thing'. Afrobeat with some squishy synth lines ala Parliament.

Tony Allen - Black Voices (1999) Tony comes back with a modern dubbed out sound with bits of electronics and Parliament's Mike 'Cop' Payne & Gary 'Mudbone' Cooper, too.

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80 (2008) Fela's son continues the Afrobeat sound with his father's band. He is monster live too, just like dad!

Femi Kuti - African Shrine (2004) Femi cooks on this live set with both originals and a cover of his father's 'Water get No Enemy'!

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Marquee for April/May at The Shrine

The only club in Chicago....

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Happy Birthday Pharrell

Happy Birthday Pharrell Williams! This is the B'day cake he & a few close friends chowed down on in Miami yesterday!

April 21st, Chicago: JAZZ-Funk presents Peven Everett & Silhouette Brown (with DJ Ron Trent)

Silhouette Brown promo video from The Shrine on Vimeo.

PEVEN EVERETT JUST ADDED TO THE BILL, MORE DETAILS SOON!

Dance, Pop, R&B, Jazz, Hip-hop and House are just a few of the genre's used to describe Harvey, Illinois' own Peven Everett.

Peven grew up listening to Gospel, Jazz, Soul, and African rhythms, which greatly shaped his musical style. The now 27 year old solo artist is now an established musician performing world wide from London to Miami/WMC. Expect great tunes such as "Stuck"..."Gabriel" and some new hits!

Emerging from West London comes the soulful group Silhouette Brown, the pulse of the band is manufactured by Dego x Bembe Segue, while legendary avant-garde jazz songstress Deborah Jordan, and the unmistakable vocal sounds of Philadelphia’s Lady Alma provide the vocals for the band. Silhouette Brown guides us towards a new dimension for modern soul music with a distinctively London-esque flair. Silhouette Brown tours across the globe and has performed at world famous events such as the N. Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Roma Jazz Festival (Italy), Paradiso (Amsterdam) and Cargo (London) and NOW The Shrine (Chicago).

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SAMPLER!!!

PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Constant Questions” (Original)
2. “Constant Questions” (Instrumental)
3. “Constant Questions” (2 Banks of 4 40 Degree Rinse)
4. “Constant Questions” (2 Banks of 4 40 Degree Rinse Instrumental)
5. “Leave A Note” (Original)
6. “Leave A Note” (Instrumental)

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GIRLS RULE - Thursday, April 15th DJ Rashida LIVE at THE SHRINE

Start Time: Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time: Friday, April 16, 2010 at 2:00am
Location: The Shrine, Coup d'Etat
Street: 2109 s. Wabash ave.
City/Town: Chicago, IL

Hosted by F.A.M.E.!

Every Thursday at THE SHRINE is LADIES NIGHT!!!

Ladies in FREE all night.

DJ's are AM/PM & Adrie Marie & special guest DJ Rashida!

DJ Rashida has established herself as one of the most sought-after female DJs in the world. She has played her signature fusion of hip-hop, funk, soul, dancehall, pop, rock, and house around the globe in cities like London, New York, Tokyo, Geneva, Antwerp, Sydney and Paris. While dj'ing, the musical legend himself, PRINCE approached Rashida about collaborating. She wound up touring the world with the superstar, as well as spinning at his all of his private parties (3121), & performing live on shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno & The BET awards.

Rashida is now the DJ for MTV's new dance show "Randy Jackson presents America's Best Dance Crew," seasons 1 ,2, & 3 and she has performed at some of the most high-profile after parties in the world for televised events including the Oscars, American Music Awards, Emmys, Golden Globes, BET Awards, Peoples Choice Awards, Britt Awards, and even Saturday Night Live!

Now she brings her skills to THE SHRINE!!!


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The Shrine - Performance Montage

The Shrine - Performance Montage from The Shrine on Vimeo.

Video montage of all the greats who have performed/attended The Shrine in the first 10 months of our existence. Everyone from Jay-Z, The Roots, Common to Lebron James, stay tuned for more!


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Flashback: N'Dambi's live performance at The Shrine (march 2010)

N'DAMBI @ THE SHRINE CHICAGO from The Shrine on Vimeo.

N'Dambi performed live on March 6th at The Shrine, the video is a montage of her performance, also featuring an interview with Ron Trent.

Beginning as a background singer for Neo-Soul legend Erykah Badu, Dallas, Texas' own N’dambi has been singing nearly her entire life. She delivered her debut solo CD Little Lost Girl Blues in 1999. Since then she has released the two-disc set Tunin' Up & Cosignin', which focused more on a live and jazzy sound and contains new versions of several songs from her debut. After this, in 2005, she released A Weird Kind Of Wonderful, which contained funkier and more rock-influenced tracks. It was released only in Japan, which made it a very sought-after collector's item on eBay. These projects were released independently by N'dambi, but still managed to garner considerable critical acclaim. In late 2006 N'dambi was signed to the re-activated Stax Records along with Angie Stone, Lalah Hathaway, Soulive and Leon Ware. Her latest album Pink Elephant was released on October 6, 2009 (Album release party was at The Shrine).

On Pink Elephant, N’dambi ingeniously distills soul-deep inspiration into a sensual style of elegance and power, making her a fundamental new addition to the Stax legacy.


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