-
Soul of Bronzeville
@execboard Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock Quincy Jones Quincy Jones is one of the most decorated and versatile musicians to date. Jones was born in Bronzeville after his family moved to Chicago during the great migration. One of his biggest musical influences as a child was his mother, who actually had a schizophrenic breakdown when…
-
Current Joys @ Thalia Hall
@mantha.maee Current Joys is the indie grunge band that you want to scream to. And cry to. I recall feeling the most main character listening to Blondie walking the streets of Chicago in the dead of winter or blasting Kids with my friends in LA as we cruise down PCH. This was a show I…
-
Hippo Campus and Jelani Aryeh @ Riviera Theatre
@colekincart and @amelia.moseman This weekend, two of our MDs here at WIIT had the pleasure of seeing Hippo Campus and Jelani Aryeh perform live at the Riviera Theatre on Friday, February 19, 2022. Starting off the night was Jelani Aryeh, an exciting up and coming performer, hailing from the suburbs of San Diego. Jelani gained…
-
Louis Armstrong and Dinah Washington, Soul of Bronzeville
This week’s (02/08) featured musicians are Louis Armstrong and Dinah Washington. You can listen to the show on SoundCloud. Louis Armstrong August 8th, 1922 (just 6 months shy of 100 years ago), Louis Armstrong boarded a train from New Orleans to Chicago. He would stay in a boarding house at 3412 South Wabash Avenue, right…
-
The Greeting Committee @ the Subterranean
@colekincart Last Sunday, Kansas City trio, The Greeting Committee played a sold-out show in Chicago at the Subterranean. Currently, they’re on the road promoting their latest album, Dandelion. Thanks to the band, WIIT had the pleasure of hosting a giveaway for our listeners and DJs. As someone who had been listening to The Greeting Committee…
-
Nat King Cole and Sam Cooke, Soul of Bronzeville 02/01
For this year’s Black History Month, the WIIT Exec Board wanted to take time to celebrate some of the most talented and successful African American musicians and performers that once called Bronzeville home. Be sure to check out our shows airing on Tuesdays at 1 and Fridays at 11:30 to hear about the artists and…
-
Courtney Barnett @ The Chicago Theatre
@colekincart Last Sunday, the city of Chicago was blessed with a long-awaited Courtney Barnett concert at the Chicago Theater. Hailing from Australia, Courtney Barnett is an indie-rock singer, songwriter and musician. Most fans, including myself, gravitate towards Barnett’s music for many reasons. However, her lyrical delivery is always a personal spectacle. Her sly dead-pan and…
-
BUCK MEEK @ LINCOLN HALL
@colekincart “It feels so good to be going to concerts again.” While we were walking out of the venue, I turned to fellow music director Sam and said those words. While most would obviously agree with that statement, Buck Meek’s performance at Lincoln Hall was an extremely gracious reminder–for both the audience and the artist–…
-
Dr. Dog @ Metra
@amelia.moseman @genna__gee Dr. Dog was absolutely everything. They had the light production, they had the stage presence, and they certainly had the perfect setlist. The Philly native band performed at Metra which held an impressive amount of people. In fact, the crowd held a wide range of ages which goes to show you how many…
-
PORTER ROBINSON @ NAVY PIER
@colekincart When it comes to an album release, timing is almost always the make-or-break factor. It can determine the success, longevity, and reception of an album. Albums can wane back and forth between feeling “dated” or “ahead of their time.” Released 7 years after his breakout debut album “Worlds”, it might seem that on…
-
INJURY RESERVE @ LINCOLN HALL
@colekincart “What did we just witness?” As we left the smoke-ridden Lincoln Hall, my friend Jason turned to me and said those exact words. It’s not often you leave a concert scratching your head. The intensity of the confusion and potent emotion seemed to overpower the typical casual, lighthearted feelings after leaving a show. For…
-
INDIGO DE SOUZA @ BEAT KITCHEN
@colekincart @genna__gee In order for a concert for an artist to have the best live-show experience possible, there’s several things that must be taken into account. Whether it is crafting the right setlist, generating the right energy, or not holding back, Indigo De Souza was able to get it all done. Still riding the wave…
