Monthly Archives: October 2008

CELL CAMP: Hide Your Impressionable or Vulnerable Pets

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

As we mentioned yesterday, we’ve added the deliciously tactless Chicago sketch comedy powerhouse “Cell Camp.”  Below is their picture.  Now you know why I told you to hide Fido or at least make him wear a diaper… Like I said, … Continue reading →

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10 Tidbits about Chicago's Only Winter Music Festival

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

We wish we could brand these ten tasty facts on all of your mid-sections, but we can’t, so we’ll just blog about it instead.  So here are a few nuggets about the fest that you may not have heard about … Continue reading →

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The 50 Worst Billboard #1 Hits of All-Time

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

No matter how many millions of people like and support a certain thing, like age-of-consent laws, there are some things I just can’t agree with. So here they are, the 50 Worst Songs to ever reach #1 on a Billboard … Continue reading →

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“Eco-Billy” Chicago Band Plays Primetime at Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fest: Trees Take Years to Root; One Year They’re Surprisingly Fruitful

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

The Giving Tree Band planted its roots more than five years ago, built on a foundation of Americana and a sustainable philosophy. The Chicago Blue Grass and Blues Festival is not quite the one year anniversary of their first release, … Continue reading →

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A MARRIAGE OF SORTS: MEMBERS OF BLUE MOTHER TUPELO AND MAJORS JUNCTION CLEARLY SHARING MORE THAN A NOTE

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

By Michael Mering, cbbfestival.com Senior Correspondent, mikemering@gmail.com Blue grass and blues. Chicago and Nashville. A grand stage and a hallway haven side stage. Husband and wife. Our panel of writers here at Chicago Bluegrass & Blues couldn’t have imagined a … Continue reading →

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