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“That's the trouble with being good...you've got to come back.” That was the word from certified rock legend Ian Hunter, as he geared up for the encore of his second (and last) night at City Winery (Chicago, IL) -- and Chairman Ralph was there. Here's the rundown. | Jan 28, 2013 |
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Legendary locals, The Sixth Generation, returned to St. Joseph for the first time since their '60s heyday, and Chairman Ralph caught the action. Find out how the band members see their past, and what they hope to accomplish in the near future.
| Oct 31, 2012 |
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Chairman Ralph reports on his participation in the Artpost Gallery's Poetry Marathon, and why it makes such a worthwhile showcase for area performers' talents.
| Jun 10, 2012 |
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Chairman Ralph returns for the second installment of his original chat with White Summer's sticksman, Jimmy Watkins, who recalls the peaks and valleys of recording in the '80s, winding down in the '90s, and life after rock...among other topics!
| Mar 7, 2012 |
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Chairman Ralph sits down with White Summer's drummer (and sometime frontman) James Watkins for an extended look at the band's origins, playing philosophy, and encounters with rock legends like Eric Clapton, and Neil Young, in the first of two installments. | Mar 7, 2012 |
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Chairman Ralph shares his recollections of White Summer's one-off reunion gig at Czar's 505, including the mood of the crowd, and the major songs that the band played.
| Mar 7, 2012 |
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Now that his friend Don's weighed in, Chairman Ralph follows with his own impressions and recollections of Peter Hook & The Light's Cabaret Metro show.
| Jan 21, 2012 |
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Chairman Ralph's longtime friend, Don Hargraves, contributes his thoughts and impressions of Peter Hook & The Light's show at Cabaret Metro (Chicago, IL). | Jan 21, 2012 |
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Chairman Ralph summarizes this year's first Harbor Vision Festival (Benton Harbor, MI)-- including his own musical participation -- with a little help from chairman and chief organizer, Kareemah El-Amin, who talks about what worked well, and how she'll deal with expectations for next year's event. | Oct 16, 2011 |
