The Ten Alternative Commandments of Guitar Playing
My goal as a teacher is to introduce students to themselves through the use of the guitar. Read the ten alternative commandments here on Chicago Music Guide
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Author: Mike O'Cull
Sounds of Chicago – Episode 9
Episode 9 of Sounds of Chicago featuring Pipe, Grain of Sand, Mary and the Immaculate Rejections, Joe Moss Band, Ron Hayden, Danny Fox, Rachel's Bully
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Time Has Come Today
TIME HAS COME TODAY!! By: Mike O’Cull There is no more basic element of music than time. Time is what holds the band together, time makes us dance, time gives even basic speech a musical quality (rap, anyone?). Time is also, unfortunately, the one area where aspiring musicians suffer the most and inflict the most harm on their audiences (outside...
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Sounds of Chicago – Episode 8
Episode 8 of Sounds of Chicago featuring Chuck Fletcher, Sarantos, The iBand, The Javon Watson Experience, Heather and Snow, and Three Left
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Sounds of Chicago – Episode 7
Episode 7 of Sounds of Chicago featuring Jason Andrew Brown, Bev Rage and the Drinks, David Paige, Tim Hort, Khemistry, She, Tautologic, and Horizon Arcs
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DUMPSTER TAPES – Cassettes? Yes, Cassettes!
In case you haven’t heard, cassettes are back and have actually been on the rebound for the last few years. Learn all about Dumpster Tapes right here!
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Complete Your Life With These Chicago Bands
Complete Your Life With These Chicago Bands! Find out who they are right here on Chicago Music Guide!
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REVIEW – Jill M. Stone ‘Taught’
Mike O'Cull reviews 'Taught' by Chicago's Jill M. Stone. Read the review here on Chicago Music Guide!
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REVIEW – Ella Reid Big Girl Pants
Mike O'Cull reviews the new release by Ella Reid entitled Big Girl Pants. Read the review right here on Chicago Music Guide!
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DOROTHY: Flawless, Indeed!
Mike O'Cull chats with Dorothy about her influences, Linda Perry and Flawless ahead of her appearance at Lollapalooza on Sunday August 5th. Read the interview here!
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