tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839671162353635732012-02-14T14:12:34.533-06:00The Shrinenoreply@blogger.comBlogger347125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-53048296341883081382012-02-14T14:08:00.003-06:002012-02-14T14:12:34.558-06:002012-02-14T14:12:34.558-06:00"It is my pleasure to announce a new (DJ driven) monthly party at The Shrine.<br />The first Saturday of the month I will bring the best DJ's on the planet to The Shrine.<br />These DJ's will play music that represents The Shrine and will also bridge the gap between what's current and what's classic.<br />My personal tastes run deep and you can be sure if they are spinning on the 1st Saturday of the month that you need to be here!" - Joe Russo<br /><br />Legendary drummer, producer & DJ "?uestlove" (pronounced Quest Love) will be rocking the house on Saturday, March 3rd at The Shrine!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R3BC9ETxcZs/Tzq_ghD9CuI/AAAAAAAACwY/WndQxmgzJgI/s1600/QUESTLOVE-3.3.12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R3BC9ETxcZs/Tzq_ghD9CuI/AAAAAAAACwY/WndQxmgzJgI/s400/QUESTLOVE-3.3.12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709086042997197538" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-5304829634188308138?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AomrOWabb8Cad2qb6jNUTcKRO_U/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AomrOWabb8Cad2qb6jNUTcKRO_U/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AomrOWabb8Cad2qb6jNUTcKRO_U/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AomrOWabb8Cad2qb6jNUTcKRO_U/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/4pieM4TmCeM" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/02/joe-russo-presents-new-monthly-event-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-20366152773617462402012-02-14T14:00:00.000-06:002012-02-14T14:03:04.911-06:002012-02-14T14:03:04.911-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BAAziuUlePE/Tzq9nqtsMbI/AAAAAAAACwM/iA3ajPttm8U/s1600/-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BAAziuUlePE/Tzq9nqtsMbI/AAAAAAAACwM/iA3ajPttm8U/s400/-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709083966824001970" /></a><br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/b412jtYtTF4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-2036615277361746240?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/73xHF3WYHPZsSFnWAGR5P7j7idY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/73xHF3WYHPZsSFnWAGR5P7j7idY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/73xHF3WYHPZsSFnWAGR5P7j7idY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/73xHF3WYHPZsSFnWAGR5P7j7idY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/l5M-BgrBlIs" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/02/vocalos-quest-for-best-2012-dj.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-6656978835722184942012-02-01T15:34:00.004-06:002012-02-01T15:41:08.861-06:002012-02-01T15:41:08.861-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTF1X9_g-Vs/TymwkCB2WwI/AAAAAAAACv0/ibrSpigoApo/s1600/Questlove_Soul_Train_bag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTF1X9_g-Vs/TymwkCB2WwI/AAAAAAAACv0/ibrSpigoApo/s400/Questlove_Soul_Train_bag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704284536107850498" /></a><br /><br />Swiped from <a href="http://www.okayplayer.com/news/brand-new-bag-questlove-on-don-cornelius.html">OKP</a>.<br /><br />you guys see this bag?<br /><br />this bag has NEVER left my side for the past 14 years. I deemed it imperative that i NEVER part with it. you can imagine the arguments i’ve gotten into with flight attendants over that bag. this bag is my blue blanket to my linus. i carry that bag everywhere cause the future is in this bag. and by the future i mean our past. and by our past i mean Soul Train.<br /><br />Don Cornelius was my first non musical non celeb non blood related hero.<br /><br />its amazing timing that my arrival on earth and his greatest creative manifestation came within 9 months of each other. both symbolizing a new hope for urban america.<br /><br />most won’t get it til now (especially now that he’s gone) but i pray that Don knew of the appreciation he had in all of us born after 1968.<br /><br />you people will have to forgive me…im just kinda writing from the heart….sporadic thoughts tears and snot are spilling out and whatnot. im certain dream and toure and nelson will do his legacy justice in print….i just felt the need to write something.<br /><br />i just wanna use my position to really let people know that next to Berry Gordy, Don Cornelius was hands down the MOST crucial non political figure to emerge from the civil rights era post 68. the craziest most radical thing of all is i don’t even consider Soul Train his most radical statement. yes the idea of the young black teenager NOT mired in legal trouble on the 6 oclock news getting camera time was a new idea to most…so of course the fact the U.S. really got its first vicarious look at our culture was amazing.<br /><br />but the TRUE stroke of genius in my opinion was how Don managed to show US how important we were. which was NOT an easy task.<br /><br />not by premiering the newest jam by james brown<br /><br />not by focusing on the latest dance craze<br />not by the crazy outfits….<br /><br />ill tell you how Don really made a radical statement. and he himself acknowledges it:<br /><br />the commercials.<br /><br />Soul Train had double duty, to not only produce a show, but they also had to provide ALL of the production for the Johnson beauty products commercials that was funding the show. often using the set and the soul train gang (they became soul train dancers in 1976) as lead actors.<br /><br />ok ahmir so where are you going with this?<br /><br />the genius of it all was THIS was the first time that black people were proud to be called AFRICAN.<br /><br />psssh before 1971?—i mean on the real…til like the early 80s on some schoolyard insult game ish? if someone called you “african” that was the most insulting degrading lower than low “im finna f**k you up” type of insult.<br /><br />i know right? why?<br /><br />to control our mentality during the slave period we were taught we were the lowest of low.<br /><br />to control us AFTER slavery during the jim crow era we were taught we were the lowest of low.<br /><br />the first introduction to entertainment (of which we were allowed to participate) was minstrel entertainment an over exaggerated buffoon display of shame and ugliness that we STILL CARRY TO THIS DAY (minus the makeup) (hello hip-hop….but that is another piece altogether).<br /><br />to say with a straight, dignified face that BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL was the RISKIEST radical life-changing move that america has seen. and amazingly enough for one hour for one saturday out the week, if you were watching soul train….it became contagious. next thing you know you are actually believing you have some sort of worth.<br /><br />the whole idea of Afrocentrism in my opinion manifested and spread with Soul Train in its first 6 years.<br /><br />i saw the impact it had on my mom and dad and how they let the impact trickle down to my sister and me.<br /><br />i mean i was BORN into it: so i came in this world thinking every african american had it just like i did: some funky dressing, proud, knowledgable parents who since birth exposed me to every record known to man and who kept my crown (make no mistake, i’d cry “mommy cut it off the kids are teasing me!”) on my head as a symbol that one day i would be “a mighty leader”….lol<br /><br />seriously, they were like “that afro is symbolic because we named you Ahmir and Ahmir means King and to be a King you must have a crown and to lead you must be knowledgeable!”<br /><br />and with that…Soul Train was about maybe one of 5 tv shows i was allowed to watch on tv. if it was educational pbs or some other similar program then i was allowed but mostly it was all about Soul Train.<br /><br />and of course watching it as a baby i had no clue Don was trying to program the minds of an untainted generation. hell i don’t even know if HE knew the grand scheme of things. but somehow we rode each other to glory.<br /><br />once the vcr age came to be, i started religiously recording all the episodes. and back when i became a signed artist i crafted MANY a Dear Santa letter asking if there is anyway possible i can see an episode or two from my childhood.<br /><br />don’s people never answered me back.<br /><br />then my 1st trip to japan came.<br /><br />got off the plane and noticed a weird liking some of the natives were taking to me. and how they all in their weird communication was trying to say they like my “soul train style”.<br /><br />puzzled i was like “how do yall know that?”<br /><br />my translator then explained how Don syndicated 100 classic episod—–<br /><br />that was ALL she had to say: we were in INSTANT “take me to these tapes NOW!!!” mode.<br /><br />my translator was startled like “where’s the fire?!” but i had to explain to her ALL of my memories were locked inside this show. and because of my limited tv viewing all the thoughts were still fresh in my head.<br /><br />it took her about 12 hours but she found someone willing to dub all 100 epi$ode$ for me.<br /><br />after that i was a man on a mission from god.<br /><br />and EVER since that day i carried those VHS tapes ANYWHERE i went.<br /><br />why?<br /><br />to school people.<br /><br />my first student? D’angelo.<br /><br />we had JUST started Voodoo and these Soul Train eps were proving to be a MIGHTY educational tool and a source of energy for us.<br /><br />and day by day you saw and heard the results.<br /><br />then i started sharing eps with Erykah and so on…<br /><br />then this artist and so on…<br /><br />and that artist and so on….<br /><br />soon after once mini TB drives came into fashion i then started carrying around endless hardrives of Soul Train eps (i got about 400+) sharing with ANYONE within eyeshot a history of a people.<br /><br />even my thursday night regular spot (Bowl Train at @brooklynbowl) is just an excuse for me to watch my all time favorite show on a movie screen.<br /><br />Don has left a legacy behind that i will PERSONALLY carry on until i can’t carry anymore.<br /><br />Soul Train to me is the GREATEST creation and inspiration of my life. i literally watch 5 eps a day just as mere background noise (the best roomate ever is a tv….this is why i cannot be a cat from brooklyn) i will NEVER EVER forget its powerful impact on education on pride on creativity on culture and on me.<br /><br />i love you don.<br /><br />love and peace.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XH2WklrzXUI/TymwXi1V-zI/AAAAAAAACvo/swa0hsmUF-E/s1600/questlove2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XH2WklrzXUI/TymwXi1V-zI/AAAAAAAACvo/swa0hsmUF-E/s400/questlove2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704284321575467826" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-665697883572218494?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Va8gPCs-vVF_sT3if1JZe8SzCq0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Va8gPCs-vVF_sT3if1JZe8SzCq0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Va8gPCs-vVF_sT3if1JZe8SzCq0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Va8gPCs-vVF_sT3if1JZe8SzCq0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/UG7_Kk-kdvs" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/02/brand-new-bag-questlove-on-don.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-52263462873529659322012-01-30T16:22:00.002-06:002012-01-30T16:24:38.461-06:002012-01-30T16:24:38.461-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_IUnZefAOGs/TycYPlPTxHI/AAAAAAAACvc/WewLFmMGOrY/s1600/artworks-000017554796-udleok-crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_IUnZefAOGs/TycYPlPTxHI/AAAAAAAACvc/WewLFmMGOrY/s400/artworks-000017554796-udleok-crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703554109061448818" /></a><br /><br />Now that the king of Neo-Soul has returned (live shows in Europe this month) we have a special live D'Angelo mixtape....check it out.<br /><br />Tracklist:<br /><br />1. Fantastic Intro<br />2. Brown Sugar<br />3. Devil's Pie<br />4. Crisco<br />5. Left & Right<br />6. Chicken Grease<br />7. Lady<br />8. Left & Right (Reprise)<br />9. Feel Like Making Love<br />10. Can't Hide Love<br />11. Things You Do (Fall in Love)<br />12. One Mo' Gin<br />13. Me and Those Dreaming Eyes of Mine<br />14. S.D.M.<br />15. Untitled (How Does It Feel)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-5226346287352965932?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f-xAiB7ReNGrX7tzT27XDles0Os/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f-xAiB7ReNGrX7tzT27XDles0Os/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f-xAiB7ReNGrX7tzT27XDles0Os/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f-xAiB7ReNGrX7tzT27XDles0Os/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/frGJbklTuh0" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/dangelo-live-mixtape-2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-77979205609388888592012-01-30T16:09:00.001-06:002012-01-30T16:11:44.719-06:002012-01-30T16:11:44.719-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lqaN563M6YM/TycVKPHUapI/AAAAAAAACvQ/ou-TbdU_VuY/s1600/ALLNATURALFEB-BeautyLounge.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lqaN563M6YM/TycVKPHUapI/AAAAAAAACvQ/ou-TbdU_VuY/s400/ALLNATURALFEB-BeautyLounge.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703550718688127634" /></a><br /><br />Curls Unleashed by Organic Root Stimulator™ presents All Natural featuring Jaguar Wright<br /><br />We would like to welcome our new partners Curls Unleashed by Organic Root Stimulator™ to the All Natural experience!<br /><br />All Natural: An Artist's Workshop, Verzatile backs the city's best up-and-coming performers in this monthly talent showcase.<br /><br />The upcoming All Natural features a performance by guest host JAGUAR WRIGHT<br /><br />+ Local Talent: Gordon A Gartrelle, Malone, Charisma & The Grandedivas, Prince Jericho<br /><br />+ Curls Unleashed Beauty Lounge<br /><br />Be sure to stop by the "Curls Unleashed Beauty Lounge" to experience the new line, chat with a natural hair care specialist, try the signature "All Natural" cocktail and snag a gift bag.<br /><br />SNAG A GIFT BAG!<br />Sample the new Curls Unleashed product<br />Chat with natural hair specialists<br />Try a signature “All Natural” cocktail & more!<br /><br />Ages 21+<br /><br />Doors open 8pm.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-7797920560938888859?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CG6Zn0bsfBfh7tfhSSD7pD7PGGo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CG6Zn0bsfBfh7tfhSSD7pD7PGGo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CG6Zn0bsfBfh7tfhSSD7pD7PGGo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CG6Zn0bsfBfh7tfhSSD7pD7PGGo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/rxY9632DZKE" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/thursday-feb-2nd-all-natural-featuring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-79094011869657245032012-01-30T16:06:00.001-06:002012-01-30T16:08:36.857-06:002012-01-30T16:08:36.857-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lDtuw9T2upY/TycUb4ALeOI/AAAAAAAACvE/5KIEVAd5mJU/s1600/GIZZAE-2.5.12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lDtuw9T2upY/TycUb4ALeOI/AAAAAAAACvE/5KIEVAd5mJU/s400/GIZZAE-2.5.12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703549922210183394" /></a><br /><br />Come pay tribute to the late, great Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley! Doors open at 9pm, free entry all night.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-7909401186965724503?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WMP3u3bgPKHbYz9rWw6X_YuaaS0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WMP3u3bgPKHbYz9rWw6X_YuaaS0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WMP3u3bgPKHbYz9rWw6X_YuaaS0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/WMP3u3bgPKHbYz9rWw6X_YuaaS0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/558amAh1Mpo" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/sunday-feb-5th-birthday-tribute-to-bob.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-32412271086216240092012-01-25T13:53:00.001-06:002012-01-25T13:55:11.489-06:002012-01-25T13:55:11.489-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b9oOn2FqA7Y/TyBdxF_W2XI/AAAAAAAACu4/-OBnvpqMiuQ/s1600/F-STOKES-E-TRIO.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b9oOn2FqA7Y/TyBdxF_W2XI/AAAAAAAACu4/-OBnvpqMiuQ/s400/F-STOKES-E-TRIO.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701660226253937010" /></a><br /><br />On Thursday night in Coup d'Etat we're mixing it up a bit, the lights will be dim with drinks poured high.<br />Come tap your toe, and nod your head to some serious tunage.<br /><br />Thursday, Jan. 26th!<br /><br />We invite you to the "GET LIVE SERIES"<br />Featuring F. Stokes & The Ephelon Trio!<br /><br />F.Stokes will be performing original music & The Ephelon Trio are delivering an amazing cover set of hip hop classics from, J. Dilla to Lauryn Hill to Outkast!<br /><br />Who else but us bringing live music for the kids to groove to?! Tell a friend to bring a cutie and bring her friends and lets sip these $4 red stripes & $5 Jamo's<br /><br />DJ Itch 13 on the 1's & 2's... Come play...<br /><br />Drink & bottle specials!<br /><br />$5 ALL NIGHT!!!!!<br />$5 ALL NIGHT!!!!!<br />$5 ALL NIGHT!!!!!<br /><br />21+<br /><br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VeSI-6ZSeCA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-3241227108621624009?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SP7yvdTBT_RqO6BTKI3XZ8R73vY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SP7yvdTBT_RqO6BTKI3XZ8R73vY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SP7yvdTBT_RqO6BTKI3XZ8R73vY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SP7yvdTBT_RqO6BTKI3XZ8R73vY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/j9LE37KkI74" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-live-series-featuring-f-stokes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-59296470977480908102012-01-24T14:58:00.003-06:002012-01-24T15:04:05.667-06:002012-01-24T15:04:05.667-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LhDveqYF008/Tx8cN4mn_LI/AAAAAAAACus/1ugoDHjFaPc/s1600/000.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LhDveqYF008/Tx8cN4mn_LI/AAAAAAAACus/1ugoDHjFaPc/s400/000.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701306678132604082" /></a><br /><br /><object height="81" width="100%"><param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F34396110&show_comments=false&color=f9fbfc"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F34396110&show_comments=false&color=f9fbfc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed></object><span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/okayplayer/bilal-think-it-over-acoustic">Bilal-Think It Over (acoustic)</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/okayplayer">okayplayer</a></span><br /><br />If it’s superbowl time, that means we are creeping up on Valentine’s season–or as Bilal thinks of it “my time to shine.” To set the proper tone, the consumate soulman is sharing some special treats with music fans–which we are proud to be premiering here on okayplayer! Last summer while on a stop on his Little Ones tour, Bilal and his band of brothers visited the Tom Joyner Morning Show Red Velvet Studio and recorded live acoustic versions of four of his favorite joints off Airtight’s Revenge. <br />These rare one-take masterpieces are the purest kind of goose-bump material, cherished by the select few who’ve had the chance to experience them–and now that intimate circle has been expanded to include you. The first rarity in the goodie bag is this sublime rendition of “Think It Over”.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-5929647097748090810?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7x_GWoFGsFonFIFRzt1ThQTpgw4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7x_GWoFGsFonFIFRzt1ThQTpgw4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7x_GWoFGsFonFIFRzt1ThQTpgw4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7x_GWoFGsFonFIFRzt1ThQTpgw4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/mqF4h0cjPXs" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/bilal-think-it-over-acoustic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-18398220539709369292012-01-18T14:36:00.001-06:002012-01-18T14:37:47.198-06:002012-01-18T14:37:47.198-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L2XIUemuAFg/TxctX2xT_II/AAAAAAAACuc/HWPi1-HWyHc/s1600/DAWN-PENN.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L2XIUemuAFg/TxctX2xT_II/AAAAAAAACuc/HWPi1-HWyHc/s400/DAWN-PENN.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699073741323238530" /></a><br /><br />$10 discount priced tickets via <a href="http://theshrinechicago.com">http://theshrinechicago.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-1839822053970936929?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/N6WWzAc2JRrofZiSO_KiZRylW14/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/N6WWzAc2JRrofZiSO_KiZRylW14/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/N6WWzAc2JRrofZiSO_KiZRylW14/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/N6WWzAc2JRrofZiSO_KiZRylW14/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/w5RDyN6LWbA" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/dawn-penn-live-at-shrine-reggae-sunday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-85385368712171554572012-01-18T14:33:00.001-06:002012-01-18T14:35:12.552-06:002012-01-18T14:35:12.552-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnZFaD-dXac/Txcsw94QPdI/AAAAAAAACuQ/m_--UJ-JXEg/s1600/RON-RICH-ILE-WEB.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnZFaD-dXac/Txcsw94QPdI/AAAAAAAACuQ/m_--UJ-JXEg/s400/RON-RICH-ILE-WEB.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699073073216503250" /></a><br /><br />Ron Trent's ILE' with special guest Rich Medina! | Friday, Feb. 3rd 2012 | 1st Friday of every month... | Coup d'Etat!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-8538536871217155457?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zcYL81PLsiQQDZcF-qJ1C9EjqhY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zcYL81PLsiQQDZcF-qJ1C9EjqhY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zcYL81PLsiQQDZcF-qJ1C9EjqhY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zcYL81PLsiQQDZcF-qJ1C9EjqhY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/tMSZ6tEBBG0" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/ron-trent-presents-ile-with-guest-rich.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-476953744391401272012-01-18T14:31:00.001-06:002012-01-18T14:33:27.140-06:002012-01-18T14:33:27.140-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A-9VWxMSad0/TxcsPXDrZ1I/AAAAAAAACuE/ne_Pm4biFpc/s1600/ALL-NATURAL-FEB-JAG-TEAM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A-9VWxMSad0/TxcsPXDrZ1I/AAAAAAAACuE/ne_Pm4biFpc/s400/ALL-NATURAL-FEB-JAG-TEAM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699072495859754834" /></a><br /><br />ALL NATURAL! 2.2.12<br />With performance by guest host JAGUAR WRIGHT<br />+Local Talent:<br />Gordon A Gartrelle, Malone, Charisma & The Grandedivas, Prince Jericho<br /><br />+ Curls Unleashed Beauty Lounge<br /><br />SNAG A GIFT BAG!<br />Sample the new Curls Unleashed product<br />Chat with natural hair specialists<br />Try a signature “All Natural” cocktail<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-47695374439140127?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2B9lofDB4VdpZdZQWsyyldOymB0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2B9lofDB4VdpZdZQWsyyldOymB0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2B9lofDB4VdpZdZQWsyyldOymB0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2B9lofDB4VdpZdZQWsyyldOymB0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/lyRCdFBlk4k" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-natural-jaguar-wright-feb-2nd-2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-38339817755418851992012-01-12T16:37:00.002-06:002012-01-12T16:40:00.378-06:002012-01-12T16:40:00.378-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41tjmJPP9sg/Tw9go7Ln8hI/AAAAAAAACto/aS_YtF1plRU/s1600/MIGHTY-DIAMONDS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41tjmJPP9sg/Tw9go7Ln8hI/AAAAAAAACto/aS_YtF1plRU/s400/MIGHTY-DIAMONDS.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696878309844447762" /></a><br /><br />Get your tickets ASAP!<br /><a href="http://theshrinechicago.com"><br />http://theshrinechicago.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-3833981775541885199?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TLWMhyVS2dsIhAPBuwN2UHy4_xg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TLWMhyVS2dsIhAPBuwN2UHy4_xg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TLWMhyVS2dsIhAPBuwN2UHy4_xg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TLWMhyVS2dsIhAPBuwN2UHy4_xg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/7hJ5L1q9BRs" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/mighty-diamonds-live-on-sunday-march.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-40093063067081960582012-01-10T13:03:00.003-06:002012-01-10T13:05:14.736-06:002012-01-10T13:05:14.736-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ucNfmw3Kv9o/TwyLiOPNSZI/AAAAAAAACtc/cbFo0YFjJxc/s1600/erro.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ucNfmw3Kv9o/TwyLiOPNSZI/AAAAAAAACtc/cbFo0YFjJxc/s400/erro.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696081048770529682" /></a><br /><br />Birthday Party/Concert of the year...already!!! <a href="http://theshrinechicago.com">http://theshrinechicago.com/</a> for general admission, VIP, bottle service...etc!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-4009306306708196058?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7jg8ljSIWcRnm68kxsShtSOsOZg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7jg8ljSIWcRnm68kxsShtSOsOZg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7jg8ljSIWcRnm68kxsShtSOsOZg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7jg8ljSIWcRnm68kxsShtSOsOZg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/Mav7iNtaHKQ" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/eric-roberson-live-at-shrine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-31437476936537327332012-01-10T13:02:00.004-06:002012-01-10T13:32:05.407-06:002012-01-10T13:32:05.407-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i381DyVTI1c/TwyLUovxzhI/AAAAAAAACtQ/h8AVG0WSOIk/s1600/SY-SMITH-AND-ZO-FINAL.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i381DyVTI1c/TwyLUovxzhI/AAAAAAAACtQ/h8AVG0WSOIk/s400/SY-SMITH-AND-ZO-FINAL.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696080815368293906" /></a><br />Sy Smith & Zo! live on Thursday, Feb. 9th - FREE entry via RSVP http://theshrinechicago.com/<br /><br />Zo! - Greater Than The Sun feat. Phonte | Official Music Video<br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/w4XUtmepds4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X8zsiCTJr24" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-3143747693653732733?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gkK7C3847Hh37KpK6KckPEmYvtM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gkK7C3847Hh37KpK6KckPEmYvtM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gkK7C3847Hh37KpK6KckPEmYvtM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gkK7C3847Hh37KpK6KckPEmYvtM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/U40H7KX0yKU" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/sy-smith-and-zo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-37111630220581863872012-01-03T17:02:00.002-06:002012-01-03T17:17:47.115-06:002012-01-03T17:17:47.115-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IWlmu5C6PLY/TwOJM3wGzAI/AAAAAAAACtE/UzZzFSYGEJM/s1600/REGGAE-AKASHA.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IWlmu5C6PLY/TwOJM3wGzAI/AAAAAAAACtE/UzZzFSYGEJM/s400/REGGAE-AKASHA.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693545208143596546" /></a><br /><br />Sunday, Jan. 8th 2012!!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-3711163022058186387?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vMKy2qIuW4clDIPqkUDchpOxTps/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vMKy2qIuW4clDIPqkUDchpOxTps/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vMKy2qIuW4clDIPqkUDchpOxTps/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vMKy2qIuW4clDIPqkUDchpOxTps/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/XuP7DxNpnW8" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/reggae-sunday-returns-jan-8th-2012-big.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-35159780160961939132012-01-03T17:01:00.001-06:002012-01-03T17:02:48.853-06:002012-01-03T17:02:48.853-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mkCFcV0EKK4/TwOIwAhKkTI/AAAAAAAACs4/Rg4134MuZqI/s1600/ALL-NATURAL-JAN-FINAL_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mkCFcV0EKK4/TwOIwAhKkTI/AAAAAAAACs4/Rg4134MuZqI/s400/ALL-NATURAL-JAN-FINAL_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693544712280641842" /></a><br /><br />This upcoming Thursday, we welcome the second installment of our monthly series "All Natural", our special guest host is Algebra (also performing). <br /><br />The night also features performances by Isaiah Jones, Kenya, Porsche Camille, and K-Love.<br /><br />"All Natural" is an Artist's Workshop, House band Verzatile backs the city's best up-and-coming performers in this minthly talent showcase<br /><br />Would you like to perform @ All Natural? Please contact RefugeAllNatural@gmail.com<br /><br />DJ set by Tone B. Nimble 11pm - 2am.<br /><br />Ages 21 & OVER<br /><br />Doors open at 8pm!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-3515978016096193913?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gM-mbb7ZCALmcnlXzEBXB67tcLM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gM-mbb7ZCALmcnlXzEBXB67tcLM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gM-mbb7ZCALmcnlXzEBXB67tcLM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gM-mbb7ZCALmcnlXzEBXB67tcLM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/kcC_Qw3zk6Y" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-natural-hosted-by-algebra-jan-5th.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-18037746722365280552011-12-22T16:08:00.002-06:002011-12-22T16:11:31.674-06:002011-12-22T16:11:31.674-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JR1tJqZNNWE/TvOqf_vuhnI/AAAAAAAACss/C5NeFpaa3qI/s1600/Echoes%2BOf%2BSilence%2B-%2BCover%2BArt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JR1tJqZNNWE/TvOqf_vuhnI/AAAAAAAACss/C5NeFpaa3qI/s400/Echoes%2BOf%2BSilence%2B-%2BCover%2BArt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689078220963350130" /></a><br /><br />Finishing off his trilogy The Weeknd delivers Echoes of Silence just before the closing bells of the year. Track seven, “The Fall” is produced by Clams Casino, potentially one of the most exciting collaborations since Jamie XX and Drake. Aka since like, last month. <br /><br /><a href="http://hulkshare.com/wyqfsf4ovgiz/ZpO3e2dAqv0p.zip">Download: The Weeknd’s Echoes of Silence</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-1803774672236528055?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/az1nXtl85SM3Ew3WF-Ln9sWf4jU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/az1nXtl85SM3Ew3WF-Ln9sWf4jU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/az1nXtl85SM3Ew3WF-Ln9sWf4jU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/az1nXtl85SM3Ew3WF-Ln9sWf4jU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/ytNri1TeM8w" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2011/12/weeknd-echoes-of-silence.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-89582592181607221032011-12-21T16:14:00.002-06:002011-12-21T16:17:20.215-06:002011-12-21T16:17:20.215-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-POxKzMqdcNA/TvJac3pdKUI/AAAAAAAACsU/Izm3Zvkjfyw/s1600/ja_grille.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-POxKzMqdcNA/TvJac3pdKUI/AAAAAAAACsU/Izm3Zvkjfyw/s400/ja_grille.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688708731343022402" /></a><br /><br />CIROC The New Year @ The Shrine. #NYE2012 - Saturday, Dec. 31st 8pm - 3am | Catered buffet by Ja'Grill (Jamaican grill) | <a href="http://theshrinechicago.com/">http://theshrinechicago.com/</a> for tix!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vhdjaoNaB_w/TvJate7ktQI/AAAAAAAACsg/KLVeHRLmrsw/s1600/NYE-2012-MARQUEE.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vhdjaoNaB_w/TvJate7ktQI/AAAAAAAACsg/KLVeHRLmrsw/s400/NYE-2012-MARQUEE.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688709016765904130" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-8958259218160722103?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/t4q24dmtr2XXy6LeO3rWihjtTj4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/t4q24dmtr2XXy6LeO3rWihjtTj4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/t4q24dmtr2XXy6LeO3rWihjtTj4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/t4q24dmtr2XXy6LeO3rWihjtTj4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/ztVGnlyJsqQ" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2011/12/nye-2012-now-featuring-catered-buffet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-49387325667098127122011-12-21T16:11:00.003-06:002011-12-21T16:14:17.211-06:002011-12-21T16:14:17.211-06:00<object width="448" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshh1sb3fMOMHFP56Pya"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshh1sb3fMOMHFP56Pya" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" width="448" height="374"></embed></object><br /><br />"Common stops by #SwayInTheMorning and confirms that "sweet" was directed towards Drake." - Sway <br /><br />Common - SWEET (video)<br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fAo6s94X2sk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fnZTevvnPmA/TvJZtnR5aGI/AAAAAAAACsI/iduuyq__h2Y/s1600/common-2011-a-p.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 244px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D4B72tuWjzk/Tu-9P5GjtsI/AAAAAAAACr8/UPQYzRw0gwU/s400/mancuso-david-loft.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687972935116240578" /></a><br /><br />David Mancuso: http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Mancuso/26799090922?ref=ts<br /><br /><br />This Mix Is 7 Hours Long... The SoundCloud Player Isn't Displaying The Full Mix Duration... Download For The Full 7 Hours...<br /><br /><br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F9570868"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F9570868" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/r_co/david-mancuso-live-the-loft-nyc-shibuya-fm-09-10-2005">David Mancuso Live @ The Loft, NYC (Shibuya.FM) - 09-10-2005 - (7 Hour Mix)</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/r_co">R_co</a></span> <br /><br /><br />Track List:<br /><br />Andreas Vollenweider - Pace Verde<br />Chuck Mangione - Land Of Make Believe<br />Alfredo De La Fe - My Favorite Things<br />King Sunny Ade - The Message<br />George Duke - Brazilian Love Affair<br />Nicodemus - Boneman Connection<br />Chapter Three - Joe Gibbs<br />Beat Pharmacy - Don't Bodda Me<br />Steve Miller Band - Macho City<br />The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds (Cumulonimbus Mix)<br />Sydenham & Ferrer - Sandcastles<br />Onda - Waiting For Your Love<br />????<br />Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence (Timo Maas Mix)<br />Billy Frazier And Friends - Billy Who<br />280 West - Love's Masquerade [Kaleidascope Records]<br />Club Session - Don't Move<br />Abstract Truth - Courageous Cat<br />Pleasure - Take A Chance (Fantasy)<br />Touchdown - Ease Your Mind (Record Shack)<br />Black Rascals - Keeping My Mind (Sumo)<br />Lonnie Liston Smith - Expansions (Flying Dutchman)<br />Jah Wobble, Jaki Liebezeit & Holger Czukay - How Much Are They ? (Island)<br />Jah Wobble, Jaki Liebezeit And Holger Czukay - How Much Are They?<br />Cat Mother And The All Night Newsboys - Track In "A"<br />Des'ree - Feels So High (The DEF Version)<br />Loverde - Iko Iko<br />Nytro - Nytro Express<br />Flying Rhythms - Dragon Balls<br />Talking Heads - I Zimbra (Brian Eno Remix)<br />Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Patrick Cowley Megamix)<br />Martin Circus - Disco Circus<br />Musique - In The Bush<br />KC Flightt - Voices<br />Frankie Knuckles - Keep On Movin<br />Luna Project - I Wanna Be Free (Factory Mix)<br />Third World - Now That We've Found Love<br />Archie Bell And The Drells - So Glad You Could Make It<br />Southshore Commission - Free Man<br />Los Soneros Del Barrio - Hay Craneo (Jellybean Soul)<br />Yuki - Joy (Eric Kupper Mix) - King Street<br />Nami Shimada - Sun Shower<br />Celestial Choir - Stand On The Word<br />Ashford And Simpson - Stay Free<br />MFSB - Love Is The Message<br />Rufus - Aint Nobody<br />D Train - Keep On<br />S.U.M.O - Santiago Boys (Remixes On Seasons Limited)<br />Pasta Boys Inspiration - Eddy's Time<br />Eddy Grant - Walking On Sunshine<br />Stevie Wonder - As<br />Curtis Mayfield - No Goodbyes<br />Francois K - Time And Space<br />Ozo - Anambra<br />Donna McGhee - Make It Last Forever<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UiQRQTKJCHc/Tu-818IhxdI/AAAAAAAACrw/NprgGSstOu8/s1600/2403132488_5d2307e9ec.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UiQRQTKJCHc/Tu-818IhxdI/AAAAAAAACrw/NprgGSstOu8/s400/2403132488_5d2307e9ec.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687972489253209554" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-7731315791458573243?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/cYnHRqiPw3mrpR9rT7oPXM2BvF8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/cYnHRqiPw3mrpR9rT7oPXM2BvF8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/cYnHRqiPw3mrpR9rT7oPXM2BvF8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/cYnHRqiPw3mrpR9rT7oPXM2BvF8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/L1498CIIXpc" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2011/12/david-mancuso-live-loft-nyc-09-10-2005.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-27508521032382390692011-12-19T16:04:00.001-06:002011-12-19T16:05:15.355-06:002011-12-19T16:05:15.355-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pdOMbxowpbc/Tu-09CYzjHI/AAAAAAAACrk/nVBrF-on53s/s1600/REP-AFRICA-JAN-POSTER-WEB.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pdOMbxowpbc/Tu-09CYzjHI/AAAAAAAACrk/nVBrF-on53s/s400/REP-AFRICA-JAN-POSTER-WEB.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687963815098158194" /></a><br /><br />The Original African showcase in America!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-2750852103238239069?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/twQLke5ju6nGbUrq0d-A9UDduBo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/twQLke5ju6nGbUrq0d-A9UDduBo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/twQLke5ju6nGbUrq0d-A9UDduBo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/twQLke5ju6nGbUrq0d-A9UDduBo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/QLFYe2A1MCU" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2011/12/represent-africa-hosted-by-blitz.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-35663887519202624172011-12-19T16:01:00.004-06:002011-12-19T16:04:02.433-06:002011-12-19T16:04:02.433-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2VV1qXH8NkY/Tu-0U-TBlSI/AAAAAAAACrY/9YMrRyRSHhE/s1600/REGGAE-SUN-JAN-2012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2VV1qXH8NkY/Tu-0U-TBlSI/AAAAAAAACrY/9YMrRyRSHhE/s400/REGGAE-SUN-JAN-2012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687963126805402914" /></a><br /><br />LIVE REGGAE MUSIC RETURNS IN 2012!<br /><br />Doors open at 9pm, FREE entry all night!<br /><br />$4 Red Stripe, $5 Guiness & $5 Jamaican Rum Punch!!!<br /><br />BIG UP!<br /><br />ALL ARE WELCOME!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qeksnL93eDA/Tu-0R6QHxfI/AAAAAAAACrM/nwcd2xy4bH0/s1600/REGGAE-SUN-JAN-2012-FRONT.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qeksnL93eDA/Tu-0R6QHxfI/AAAAAAAACrM/nwcd2xy4bH0/s400/REGGAE-SUN-JAN-2012-FRONT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687963074179876338" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-3566388751920262417?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UDIBvbSS8IV6RZ8nPmeqonQ0Deg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UDIBvbSS8IV6RZ8nPmeqonQ0Deg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UDIBvbSS8IV6RZ8nPmeqonQ0Deg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UDIBvbSS8IV6RZ8nPmeqonQ0Deg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/bY_cj0q2a5Q" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2011/12/reggae-sunday-returns-jan-8th-2012-big.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-91634460400590943882011-12-12T15:20:00.002-06:002011-12-12T15:22:24.895-06:002011-12-12T15:22:24.895-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iLV2fA0Pn9o/TuZwRJDSeCI/AAAAAAAACq0/Q8CUDmNA9UM/s1600/mighty-diamonds-1.18-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iLV2fA0Pn9o/TuZwRJDSeCI/AAAAAAAACq0/Q8CUDmNA9UM/s400/mighty-diamonds-1.18-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685355019391629346" /></a><br /><br />Doors open at 9pm.<br /><br />FREE entry all night.<br /><br />$4 Red Stripe, $5 Guiness, $5 Rum Punch!<br /><br />Jah bless!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-9163446040059094388?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EJPWwuAO4QVxWjRKi8TXk9FyxE4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EJPWwuAO4QVxWjRKi8TXk9FyxE4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EJPWwuAO4QVxWjRKi8TXk9FyxE4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EJPWwuAO4QVxWjRKi8TXk9FyxE4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/RGwmP1B5Qq8" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2011/12/mighty-diamonds-live-on-sunday-dec-18th.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-63681250454720035182011-12-06T18:01:00.001-06:002011-12-06T18:03:11.716-06:002011-12-06T18:03:11.716-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7jYNdTxK9kI/Tt6s9guIDWI/AAAAAAAACqo/r6hGXJ9DiiQ/s1600/VIKTER-WEB.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7jYNdTxK9kI/Tt6s9guIDWI/AAAAAAAACqo/r6hGXJ9DiiQ/s400/VIKTER-WEB.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683169952543542626" /></a><br /><br />Saturday, December 10th -<br /><br />Smirnoff cordially invites you to the viewing party for An Official Viewing Party for Season 2 of Master of the Mix!<br /><br />Featuring a live DJ set by Vikter Duplaix, also featuring DJ KSly.<br /><br />CLICK <a href="HTTP://GUESTCODE.COM">HTTP://GUESTCODE.COM</a> for FREE entry, use the Code 820.<br /><br />Ages 21+, party starts promptly at 8pm!<br /><br />Doors open at 8pm - 12am!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-6368125045472003518?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6RrRcaQbZqnyeHSQBju2Zxl_hq0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6RrRcaQbZqnyeHSQBju2Zxl_hq0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6RrRcaQbZqnyeHSQBju2Zxl_hq0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6RrRcaQbZqnyeHSQBju2Zxl_hq0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/tKPOiEUoi2c" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2011/12/vikter-duplaix-on-saturday-december.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483967116235363573.post-50527378850825809272011-12-06T17:39:00.003-06:002011-12-06T17:41:12.695-06:002011-12-06T17:41:12.695-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PcvjVQRQt7w/Tt6n1WZUaSI/AAAAAAAACok/K2MeM9CiW1s/s1600/20111115-DREAMERBELIEVER.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PcvjVQRQt7w/Tt6n1WZUaSI/AAAAAAAACok/K2MeM9CiW1s/s400/20111115-DREAMERBELIEVER.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683164314774825250" /></a><br />The second half of the title track of Lonnie’s upcoming The Dreamer, The Believer, dropping December 20th.<br /><br /><object height="81" width="100%"><param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F29708213&show_comments=true&color=bd934f"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F29708213&show_comments=true&color=bd934f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed></object><span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/thinkcommon/common-the-believer-ft-john">Common - "The Believer" ft. John Legend</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/thinkcommon">ThinkCommon</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/483967116235363573-5052737885082580927?l=theshrinechi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/c3US-iflVKa26BvqzOd4AHHwzrg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/c3US-iflVKa26BvqzOd4AHHwzrg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/c3US-iflVKa26BvqzOd4AHHwzrg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/c3US-iflVKa26BvqzOd4AHHwzrg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheShrine/~4/m1kmfAZaBec" height="1" width="1"/>The Team!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18432795497760941742noreply@blogger.com0http://theshrinechi.blogspot.com/2011/12/common-believer-featuring-john-legend.html