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Concert Mon Sep 13 2010
Garotas Suecas Bring Brazillian Beats to Schubas 9/14 (and a contest)
Straight up from Sao Paolo, Brazil, Garotas Suecas, which actually translates to "Swedish Girls" — something of a misnomer, is a funky group of funksters. They're going to be rocking in Portuguese, but it so doesn't matter when the language of dance is universal. Just listening to their sample of online tunes has my head nodding and my mouth smiling. Their debut album Escaldante Banda was just released in the U.S. and fans of Brazillians Os Mutantes will be pleased to hear that Garotas Suecas are doing just fine in the newest generation of South American funk and fuzz bands. There's a supremely laid back tropical vibe to their tunes, and a real opportunity to celebrate the end of the summer over on Belmont Avenue Tuesday night. Check them out, but leave your troubles at the door — no frowns allowed.
Email us at contests@gapersblock.com with the subject "Funky!" and you and a friend will get to boogie for free Tuesday night. [Update! Hold your typing! We have a winner! Congrats to Tony!]
Tickets are $12 and the music starts at 9pm on 9/14, with Chicago's equally funky I Kong Kult, at Schubas, located at 3159 N. Southport Ave. (at Belmont). 773-525-2508. 21+.