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DRASTICS +
MC ZULU
/ MAY
1 /
WHISTLER /
CHICAGO
2013
APR
30
The Drastics at The Whistler, May 1, 2013

The Drastics & MC ZULU
PalmDown Sound
Two Sets
Wednesday / May 1
No Cover / 9pm
The Whistler / Logan Square / Chicago


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April 30, 2013




DRASTICS +
MC ZULU
/ MARCH
30 /
REGGIES, CHICAGO
2013
MAR
28
The Drastics at Reggies Rock Club, March 30, 2013

The Drastics & MC ZULU
Wild Jesus & The Devil's Lettuce
Environmental Encroachment
Saturday / March 30
$10 / 9pm
Reggie's Rock Club / 21st & State / Chicago


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March 28, 2013




MONK WHAT
/ TONITE
/ MARCH
10 /
THE WHISTLER
/ CHICAGO
2013
MAR
10


MONK WHAT
THE MUSIC OF THELONIOUS MONK INNA REGGAE STYLE
2 SETS / NO COVER

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 / 9:30pm
THE WHISTLER / 2421 N MILWAUKEE / LOGAN SQUARE / CHICAGO


Brian Citro – guitar
Andrew Zelm – trombone
Shane Jonas – trumpet
Chris Merrill – bass
Anthony Abbinanti – drums

Monk What is a project of guitarist Brian Citro, reinterpreting the music of Thelonious Monk through Jamaican, African and American bass music rhythms. The group focuses on many of Monk’s lesser-known tunes, including early pieces like Humph and Hornin’ In. Steppers’, one-drop and rock-steady beats lay dope foundations for Monk’s music. Drummer Anthony Abbinanti and Bassist Chris Merrill, from Chicago dub stars The Drastics, take a tight and agile approach to these and other styles. Trombonist Andrew Zelm and Trumpeter Shane Jonas complete the group, with fresh looks at Monk’s melodic and harmonic structures.


March 10, 2013




JAMAICAN OLDIES
/ SPRING
DANCE /
MARCH 1
& 2
2013
FEB
28
Jump Up Records Jamaican Oldies Spring Dance

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
YOUR DRASTICS ARE NOT PERFORMING ON THESE
BUT YOU SHOULD STILL GO

JAMAICAN OLDIES WEEKEND #2

ERIC 'MONTY' MORRIS / ROY & YVONNE
MARCH 1 & 2 / MAYNE STAGE / ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

DJ Chuck Wren, Triton Soundsystem, Darren Reggae, and Feel The Rhythm DJs spin your favorite Jamaican oldies - strictly on vinyl. All this PLUS vendors selling original Jamaican vinyl, hand screened concert posters, JUMP UP RECORDS' massive mail order table and much more. 18+ show.

Tickets on sale via Manye Stage website www.maynestage.com Tickets are $25. There will be a limited amount of two-day passes available for $40, so if you know you're coming for the weekend snatch these up quick!


February 28, 2013




DRASTICS +
MC ZULU
/ HR
OF BAD
BRAINS
2013
FEB
08
The Drastics at Cobra Lounge February 8, 2013

H.R. of Bad Brains
The Drastics
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8
$10 / 9pm
COBRA LOUNGE / LAKE & ASHLAND / CHICAGO


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February 08, 2013




MONK WHAT
/ JAN
23 /
JERRY'S
WICKER
PARK
2013
JAN
22


MONK WHAT
THE MUSIC OF THELONIOUS MONK INNA REGGAE STYLE
$5 SUGGESTED DONATION

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 / 9pm
JERRY'S / 1938 W DIVISION / WICKER PARK / CHICAGO


Nate Lepine – saxophone
Shane Jonas – trumpet
Brian Citro – guitar
Chris Merrill – bass
Anthony Abbinanti – drums

Monk What is a project of guitarist Brian Citro, reinterpreting the music of Thelonious Monk through Jamaican, African and American bass music rhythms. The group focuses on many of Monk’s lesser-known tunes, including early pieces like Humph and Hornin’ In. Steppers’, one-drop and rock-steady beats lay dope foundations for Monk’s music. Drummer Anthony Abbinanti and Bassist Chris Merrill, from Chicago dub stars The Drastics, take a tight and agile approach to these and other styles. Tenor saxophonist Nate Lepine and Trumpeter Shane Jonas complete the group, with fresh looks at Monk’s melodic and harmonic structures.


January 22, 2013




Drastics at
Mayne Stage
/ Friday
/ January
11 /
Free Show
2013
JAN
10


THE DRASTICS & FADA DOUGOU
URBAN RHYTHM
NO COVER CHARGE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 / 8pm
MAYNE STAGE
1328 W MORSE / ROGERS PARK / CHICAGO


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January 10, 2013




Drastics at
The Hideout
/ 12
21 12
/ End
of The
World Party
2012
DEC
18



The Drastics with
MC ZULU and
Fada Dougou


at
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave / Chicago

Friday / December 21
Drastics Set / 10pm

with Low Down Brass Band
Wild Jesus and The Devils Lettuce


December 18, 2012




Drastics at
Whistler December
5
2012
NOV
27



The Drastics with
MC ZULU and
PalmDown Sound Selectors


at
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave / Chicago

Wednesday / December 5
2 Sets / No Cover
All Vinyl Selections Between Sets


November 27, 2012




TONIGHT! WITH
THE MEDITATIONS!
2012
NOV
18



THE MEDITATIONS
THE DRASTICS & MC ZULU
DJ CHUCK WREN

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 / 8pm
REGGIES
2105 S STATE ST / CHICAGO

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November 18, 2012




MJ A
Rocker Live
2012
OCT
24



Halloween, 2012
Martyrs Chicago
3855 N Lincoln Ave

So ... if ya don't know, three years ago we took six of MJ's biggest tunes and arranged them inna roots fashion, mashing up Jackson's original vocals over freshly recorded riddims. Exacting the studio arrangements in every detail but transferring the instrumentation to Jamaican appropriate substitutes (strings become melodica, guitar leads become clavinet, etc) ... the album became an instant underground classic, gaining high marks from music blogs across the sonic spectrum. Its limited vinyl bootleg was the number one seller at record shops around the world when released. For the first time ever (and realisically, the only time ever) we'll be doing the album in it's entirety (and more) with help from MC ZULU and the Akasha crew.

MORE EVENT INFO

GET 'MJ A ROCKER' FREE HERE


October 24, 2012




King Tony
/ On
Your Marx
/ Friday
Sept 7
/ Ace
Bar
2012
SEP
07



On Your Marx &
Circle City Deacons &
Big Wig Mechanic &
King Tony At The Controls

Spankin' That Backside on
Friday, September 07
Drastics' own King Tony at the controls where dub sounds abound from the man who wheres the crown. From antiquated tape based systems emerge a new hope for riddims trapped in a static state --- given life through a various array of effects and general and inherent positive mental foresight ...

Doors at 9pm

Ace Bar, Chicago
1505 W Fullerton

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September 07, 2012




King Tony
/ Pinstripes
/ Akasha
/ 08.04
/ Beat
Kitchen
2012
AUG
02

King Tony & The Pinstripes at Beat Kitchen, Chicago, August 4 2012

The Pinstripes &
Akasha &
King Tony

Rub-A-Dub Up Your Moms This
Saturday, August 04
The Pinstripes play sweet roots soul sounds inna Jamaican style. Akasha burns down the babylon shroud inna culture style. King Tony flicks discs from his musical wrists inna selectah style.

Late Show!
Doors Ain't 'Til 10pm.

Beat Kitchen, Chicago
2100 W Belmont

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August 02, 2012




Drastics at
Martyrs /
August 1
2012
JUL
31

The Drastics at Martyrs, Chicago, August 1 2012

Wednesday, August 1
Martyrs', Chicago
3855 N Lincoln Ave

Paa Kow's By All Means
The Drastics
Vertikal

Vertikal brings the funk, Drastics bring the dub and By All Means brings the insanely huge band killin it inna African style. Gonna be a sick show, not to be missed.

More Info via The Book of Face
 

Check out By All Means killin it on this live set ..





 


July 31, 2012




King Tony
At Martyrs,
July 21
2012
JUL
17

King Tony at Martyrs, Chicago, July 21 2012
Photo by Matt Kursmark

King Tony
Breaks Down Babylon Inna Dub Conquest
Saturday, July 21
Opening & Selecting Strictly Vinyl In Between Bands

Martyrs', Chicago
3855 N Lincoln Ave


With the Deepest Sounds inna 1/4" plastic tape construct from The Drastics, MC Zulu, Illuminati Congo, The Pinstripes, JahDan, Dr. Ring-Ding, Deal's Gone Bad & Many More ...
 

Album Release Session For
Drop Steady
Celebrating The Release of 'What You Do!'

and Special Guests
Akasha & On Your Marx

All Night Event Starting at 8pm. $7. Stay Early Come Late.

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King Tony at Martyrs, Chicago, July 21 2012


July 17, 2012




King Tony
At Tonic
Room, July
6
2012
JUL
06

King Tony at The Tonic Room, Chicago, July 6 2012
Photo by Matt Kursmark

The Drastics' Own
King Tony
Dubs Down The Tonic Room, Chicago
Friday, July 6
Opening & In Between All Bands


With Boss Sounds inna Dub Matrix on Cassette from The Drastics, MC Zulu, The Pinstripes, JahDan, Green Room Rockers, Deal's Gone Bad & Many More ...
 

With Hosts On You Marx
and Special Guests
Akasha (Chicago, IL)
The Soul Radics (Memphis, TN)


All Night Event Starting at 8pm. $5. Come Early Stay Late.

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July 06, 2012




Drastics at
Whistler June
27
2012
JUN
20



Reggae Takeover
Wednesday / June 27
The Whistler / Chicago
9pm / No Cover

The Drastics
2 Sets / All Instrumental
-PLUS-
PalmDown Sound DJs Nice Up The Dance Inbetween Sets
 


June 20, 2012




With Ralph
'Soul' Jackson
June 23
2012
JUN
19



MASSIVE SHOW!

Saturday / June 23
Martyrs' / Chicago

Ralph 'Soul' Jackson
Alabama Love Man' Album Release Extravaganza
backed by The Drastics + Friends

Also Appearing
Adam Fitz & The Part Timers
Al Scorch & The Country Soul Ensemble
Live Tape Dub from King Tony
East of Eden Soul DJs after-show-dance-party

We're thrilled to be part of this show and to have helped in the process of making this long-awaited album ... This is a blow-out-extravaganza of all kinds of different music in celebration of the 'Alabama Love Man' himself and you have our personal guarantee it's gonna be slammin.


June 19, 2012




THURSDAY MARCH
1 IN
CHICAGO AT
TOWNSHIP
2012
FEB
27



Hey YO!

This Thursday the Drastics will be sharing the stage with Cincinnati's finest the Pinstripes!

March 1, 2012

Township, Chicago (2200 N California)

NEVERMIND WHAT DEH POSTER DEM SAY!

We'll be playing strictly instrumentals, and almost all new ones ... So come on out if you wanna hear some fresh music for once in your life!!!


February 27, 2012




Friday the
13th in
Chicago
2012
JAN
09

The Drastics feat. MC ZULU
Live at Martyrs' Chicago
Friday / January 13 / 2012

TELL THE FACEBOOK
OVERLORDS YOUR
COMING


January 09, 2012




Saturday December
17 in
Chicago
2011
DEC
08


Ultra Lounge / 2169 Milwaukee Ave / Chicago
Saturday / December 17, 2011 / 9pm
The Drastics feat. MC Zulu
-with-
Wild Jesus and The Devils Lettuce


Heads will explode this December 17 when The Drastics team up with Wild Jesus to bring you a musical experience that will make your head explode. Like, you ever see Scanners? Basically the whole show is gonna look like this but with real hard ass dubs and ethereal rock in the background.

BETTA WEAR A FISHBOWL


December 08, 2011




The Drastics
in Chicago
at The
Milwaukee St
Arts Festival!
2010
JUL
23

Yo! Just a quick reminder that we'll be headlining the Milwaukee Street Arts Festival on Friday Night (July 23) with MC Zulu on the mic! The stage is right at the monument at Logan & Milwaukee and we hit at 9:30pm ... ruff! Tons of other great bands all weekend! Come out and get down!

The Drastics Live In Logan Square, Chicago The Drastics Live In Logan Square, Chicago

 


July 23, 2010




like eddie
harris says...
2009
JUN
24

Chicago is really f*cked up.

Chicago man shot to death, dragged by vehicle

17 vehicles set on fire in Ukrainian Village, Humboldt Park


June 24, 2009