The 1st Annual Monkey Problems Exposition was held on Friday, October 29th at Quenchers Saloon in Chicago, IL featuring never-to-be-seen-ever performances from bands you know and love.
Come and explore the dark side of primate behavior while viewing sets from The Columbines, Cinnamon Von Peacocke and Emission Control, Maigin Blank & The Monkey Butlers, Conrad Bain, and Red Denizen.
On Saturday, September 24th, 2011, Faiz Zeppelin, The Blue Line Riders, and The Columbines performed live at a Pig Roast benefit in Chicago, Illinois. This particular Pig Roast has been going on for a half a decade, and was put on by forum member RFF, his family, friends, and neighbors.
The Pig Roast was a benefit for Friends of McPherson whom help support inspired education at a local Chicago elementary school, National MS Society, and the The Merit School of Music, which is a non-profit school that nurtures the talents of under-privileged youth. Donations were made in memory of Eric Jasper.
Members of the PRF are putting on a benefit concert for Occupy Wall Street. Friday, November 4th. Simultaneously at Don Pedro, 90 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, New York AND Caffeinated Recordings in Chicago, Illinois. $10 donation at the door, or bring things needed.
ALL TIMES EST
DJ Mario spinning the songs of revolution. Live feed between NY and Chicago shows. Twitter Wall! Win a Rusty Box from Tronographic! More TBA!
On Saturday, September 17th, 2011, friends gathered for the celebration of the release of Panic Kit, Laura A. Lionello’s breakout collection of poetry, showcases the author’s deft hand and mastery of voice in dealing with universal themes and truths, such as joy, heartache, loss, suffering, and triumph.
To help celebrate the achievement, Begin By Gathering Supplies, The Columbines, and Mayor For Life performed, and all welcomed Laura on stage to read selections from Panic Kit.
You can buy Panic Kit on Amazon and find Panic Kit on Facebook. Some of you may notice the familiar looking artwork on the cover, it was made by our very own Renee Robbins.
Laura reads in the first video, and the last video of the set.
Laura reads at the end of the first video.
Laura reads the second video of the set.
Behold, fantastic photos from Mr Jeff Moody, taken at Klas Restaurant in lovely Cicero, IL on Friday September 30th, 2011. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out Jeff’s awesome Stripwax comic, which combines music review and comic strips! Check him out at Stripwax Facebook.
