Tag: bearswiftly
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Suburban Sound Syndicate: Bringing Elite Entertainment to the ‘Burbs
Living in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, I generally have to travel to the city for high quality concerts and entertainment. Thankfully, a number of entities have been changing that. One such individual, Josh Denson, started Suburban Sound Syndicate, organizing artists, venues, vendors, personnel, sound, and visual technology in throwing one-of-a-kind events around the suburbs.…
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Entertainmment, Creativity and Community: A Secret Dreams Preview
As time ticks by, we draw closer to the event that altered my course for the better. A little more than a week away, unless you’re pre-partying, Secret Dreams is set to engage its third iteration. This year’s edition is set to improve on the past episodes in every single capacity. Awesome venue? Legend Valley,…
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Electric Forest Approaches: Magic, Music, and More…
Electric Forest is nearly upon us, only two weeks away. Is it too late for a preview? Nah, brah. It’s the perfect time to share what I’m looking forward to experiencing with this year’s iteration. Top-notch music and presentations upon incredible stage designs. Art displays and artistry guaranteed to impress and inspire my mind. Vendors…
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Summer Camp’s Evolution: The Meaning of Solshine Reverie (Part 2)
*Continued from part 1. Illumination Woods was my absolute vibe all weekend long. Everyone who performed this stage was a musical maestro presenting originality in forms I’m happy I discovered. Here’s a fun fact from Al Schierer, 20twenty was the twentieth artist to appear on the Illumination Woods stage. Me and the homies are hanging…
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Summer Camp’s Evolution: The Meaning of Solshine Reverie (Part 1)
This past weekend, I made my way to the memorable grounds of Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL. This has long been the home of Summer Camp Music Festival, since its inaugural two-day event in 2001. Fast-forward to 2024, and Summer Camp is going through something of a rebranding. Now, it’s Summer Camp Presents: Solshine…
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Solar Tide Celebration: Effects Not Limited to the Earth and Moon
It’s never too late to reflect on a lively and lovely affair; a little over two weeks ago, I attended Solar Tide, a two-day event held at the Patio Theater in Chicago, IL on May 10+11. I had an excellent feeling about this occasion, and largely because of my previous experience at Lunar Tide Music…
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Rendezvous, Oui? Conversations about Community, Creativity, and Compassion (Part 2)
*This piece is a dedication towards collaboration within this community that I adore. It features components of conversations and interactions with attendees, like myself, which I intend to reverberate outwards and impactfully inspire others on their journeys. If I can use my verbosity and insight from others to help your progression, and show you some…
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Sqwerv’s Hors d’Oeuvres, Part 2: A Delectable Second Serving
I enjoy thinking of music like morsels of sustenance. Bodies need vitamins and minerals to sustain, as do spirits require nutrients for growth, literally and metaphorically speaking. This reminds me of a quote from Greek philosopher, Plato. “Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul.” Very true, boss. Alternatively, music…
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Rendezvous, Oui? The New Getaway for Next-Gen Glitch//Trip-Hop (Part 1)
*There is so much for me to describe from the weekend that was Rendezvous, I have elected to do it in two parts. The first will mainly focus on performers and action in the amphitheater while the second will serve a more personal account of my time amongst the campground, vendors, community, and artistry. Trust…
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‘Bend to the Light’ of the ‘Endless, Dawn’; Rinzen // Sultan & Shepard
After interviewing electronic producer and DJ Rinzen at the end of February and reviewing his latest album, Bend to the Light, at the end of March, I affixed my sights on experiencing his music firsthand. On April 20, I set out to the Concord Music Hall to bear witness to his performance as part of…
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Celebration of ‘Bicycle Day’: Introducing The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
On April 19, 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman explored the effects of a compound he had synthesized nearly five years before, lysergic acid diethylamide. Say that five times fast, or don’t and simply refer it to as LSD or acid, like everyone else. Your call, bud. However, you know what you should say? Doctor Hoffman’s…
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Discourse on Gravity with Shlump and Company @ Bass Station
Shlump knows how to thump. By way of scintillating dub and wicked wub coded in otherworldly frequencies, his beats transport the willing through musical galaxies of tuneful construction. As a matter of fact, that’s how he greeted his audience preparing for liftoff at Bass Station on April 13th as part of his ‘Zero Gravity’ tour.…
