Bryce Panic, Old Time Relijun, Monotonix, and Calvin Johnson

What a night!

My ears are still buzzing. Tonight was one of the most amazing nights of live music I've ever witnessed in Chicago ...the universe even. Chicago native Anni Rossi played a very warm and upbeat opening set. If I had enough tape on hand, I would have taped her performance, but sadly I only had a tape and a half.

Bryce Panic played a very energetic, yet brief set. Old Time Relijun played an amazing, slam-dancing set, filled with the best soul-dance rock you've ever heard. Then comes Monotonix, who I've never seen live before. Boy, what a completely unique, inspiring, and awesome night it was!

My filming for my new project, dubnarcotic.org, was really raw for this show. I am not a professional camera man by any means. I try to do something different during each show I attend, both for educational and experimental purposes. So, we'll see how these sets come out on film, let's hope for the best. Monotonix finished their set when I was running out of tape, I only had 4 minutes left.

The night couldn't have gone better. After speaking to both Monotonix and Arrington de Dionyso, I was able to introduce myself to Calvin Johnson before heading out. I complimented him on a job well done producing the latest Old Time Relijun record, as well as the recent performance in Chicago at South Union Arts in June. I asked Calvin if he had plans of coming back to the Chicago area, he said "sometime next spring". I asked if he is working on new Halo Benders material and that I was sorry I missed the shows in Boise. To that, he responded that "you'll see us again".

I'll start editing and uploading tomorrow.

Chad