For the Chicago list members....There's a free screening of High Tech Soul downtown on Wednesday, followed by a panel discussion on Thursday followed by a good night of music at Smartbar. Sounds like fun! If you missed the movie, it's a great chance to check it out, and the panel should be informative as well.
-Art ------------------------------------ WEDNESAY MARCH 7th @ SAIC Screening Room 112 S. Michigan (Suite 1307) 6pm-9pm Special Screening and Directors Talk High Tech Soul by Gary Bredow High Tech Soul is the first documentary to tackle the deep roots of techno music alongside the cultural history of Detroit, its birthplace. From the race riots of 1967 to the underground party scene of the late 80s, Detroit's economic downturn didn't stop the invention of a new kind of music that brought international attention to its producers and their hometiwn. Featuring in depth interviews with many of the world's best exponents of the artform, High Tech Sould focuses on the creators of the genre Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson and looks at the relationships and personal struggles behind the music. Artists like Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills, Carl Craig, Eddie Fowlkes and a host of others explain why techno, with its abrasive tones and resonating basslines, could not have come from anywhere but Detroit Admission FREE and Open to Public (seating limited) THURSDAY @ McLean Ballroom 112 S Michigan 4pm-9pm Beyond 8 Mile: Exploring the Global Impact of Detroit Techno A Panel Discussion and Evening of Performances Featuring Trackmasta Lou Kero Kate Simko Chris McNamara Dr. Garth Rennie Gary Bredow Admission FREE and Open to Public THURSDAY @ Smartbar Closing reception 10pm-? Alex Under Punisher vs the Overfiend Sassmouth Visuals by Kero $10 -------------------------------------- I
