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Tuesday, March 01 2011
Soulico @ Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle welcomes four-member DJ crew Soulico from Israel tonight at 9:30pm. Also on the bill: Philip Morris and James Dean! Tickets are $8 at the door, or free if you RSVP to rsvp (at) emptybottle (dot) com by 12am on March 1. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western Avenue. (773) 276-3600.
McKenzie Toma and Ty Maxon @ Uncommon Ground on Clark
Appearing together at Uncommon Ground on Clark (1214 W. Grace), McKenzie and Ty have some things in common- they're both hypnotic fingerstyle guitarists with very original and modern adaptations of '60s folk roots, and lyrics focusing on natural imagery. McKenzie, whose beautifully ornamental vocal style has helped draw a following very early in her music career, recently completed a self-titled EP featuring a track produced with Devendra Banhart. Ty, a true musician's musician, is regularly featured on countless bills across the city. Also appearing will be musician Rob Reid, whose songs draw from an eclectic range of world genres and describe colorful characters involved in endeavors such as riding public transit in West Africa, surviving lightning strikes, and holding up banks. This show may sell out- so it's a good idea to reserve a table. For more information visit Uncommon Ground or call 773-929-3680. Show starts at 8pm.
PechaKucha Night @ Martyrs'
PechaKucha Night Chicago returns to Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., tonight at 8pm. The lineup includes activist and education reformer Bill Ayers, human beatbox Yuri Lane, architecture mapper Chris Botham, architects from the Studio Gang, spoken word artist Kevin Coval, journalist Melissa Harris, Pop-Up Loop's Michael Perry, furniture rep John Kim, the Young Architects Forum's Ania Jaworska and artist Dena Lyons each get 20 seconds to talk about 20 slides of their choosing. Architect Peter Exley and artist Andy Hall will emcee. Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. More info here. 21+
Tuesday Funk @ Hopleaf
It's the first Tuesday of the month, time for another edition of Tuesday Funk. Unlike last month's show, you shouldn't need arctic survival gear just to walk in the door. This month's readers are Keith Ecker, Maggie Kast, Steven H. Silver, Jenny Seay and Joe Weintraub. Hopleaf, upstairs lounge, 5148 N. Clark St, 7:30pm.
