Filed under: A Light On The Southside | Tags: 848, MIchael Abramson, Perv's House, Richard Steele, WBEZ
When Chicago radio legend Richard Steele interviewed Tom and photographer Michael Abramson for WBEZ’s 848 program this morning, we discovered he and Michael had something in common. They were both prowling the same South Side clubs at the same time. Here are Mr & Mrs Steele in front of Perv’s House, circa 1976 or so:
Filed under: A Light On The Southside | Tags: Bronzeville, Herb Kent, Marcus Riley, MIchael Abramson, NBC, Parkway Ballroom
NBC/UNIVISION threw a Light On The South Side party at the historic Bronzeville Parkway Ballroom last night. It was insane. I’ve never seen so many beautiful people in one room. Some of whom were sitting in my lap. Here’s the invite, followed by some pics Michael took at the party. And dig the pic of Herb Kent – yup, that’s him – in an afro wig.
Filed under: A Light On The Southside | Tags: Differ-Ant, Light On The South Side, Radio Nova
Our French distributor (the always excellent and timely Differ-Ant) sent us over a radio ad being run on Radio Nova this week. That makes two radio spots in two weeks over here. Two too many, or the next wave in marketing, we can’t decide. And since we paid for neither, we can’t really complain.
A basic understanding of conversational French is encouraged:
Filed under: A Light On The Southside, Numero Vinyl | Tags: Light On The South Side, Michael L Abramson, Nick Hornby
The book came. It is a completely amazing and lovely thing. Well done.
-Nick
Thanks, Nick, for your absolutely perfect introduction to Michael Abramson’s work.
Filed under: A Light On The Southside | Tags: Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Tribune, Intelligentsia, Rick Kogan, Tipsycakes
Whew! We are pooped here at Numero HQ after a whirlwind day putting on our fantastic release party at the beautiful Chicago Cultural Center this afternoon. Many thanks to everyone who came out and of course, Michael Abramson and Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan for their enlightening discussion of Michael’s photographs and the mid to late 70s blues scene that he documented. Huge props go out to Betsy at Tipsycakes for the delicious thematic cupcakes seen above, Tim and the Intelligentsia crew for keeping the audience well caffeinated and, Brian and the Cultural Center staff for helping us put on this special event. We will have a podcast of the interview for you to download later in the week.
Filed under: 24-Carat Black, A Light On The Southside, Methodology | Tags: 24-Carat Black, Chicago Cultural Center, Intelligentsia
Our friends at Intelligentsia have created a brand new blend of Brazilian and Guatemalan coffee beans inspired by 24-Carat Black’s album, Gone: The Promises Of Yesterday.
This syrupy sweet espresso is the perfect blend of South Side talents. Supreme dynamics and a soulful sweetness make each sip an instant classic.
Come on down to the Chicago Cultural Center Sunday November 1st to try the freshly roasted special blend and some homemade cupcakes at our book/2LP release party for, Light: On The South Side taking place from 2-6pm.
Filed under: A Light On The Southside | Tags: Chicago Tonight, Light On The South Side, Chicago Reader, Chicago Cultural Center, Phil Ponce, Time Out Chicago, Peter Margasak
Your Numero Group was on TV last night. No, not the World Series, just a little program on public television called Chicago Tonight. Click on the image above to watch the piece.
Also yesterday:
Time Out Chicago did a nice piece on Light: On The South Side.
Peter Margasak from the Chicago Reader threw in his 2 cents.
Don’t forget our event at the Chicago Cultural Center this Sunday from 2-6pm.
Filed under: A Light On The Southside | Tags: Chicago Cultural Center, Light On The South Side, MIchael Abramson, Rick Kogan
Somehow, amid all the chaos of the last two weeks, it totally slipped our minds that we’re having a release party for Light: On The South Side. With out further ado, the information:
The Numero Group presents:
A Light On The South Side
Release party, Discussion, and Social
Sunday, November 1st 2pm – 6pm
Chicago Cultural Center
Discussion with Michael Abramson and Rick Kogan in the Claudia Cassidy Theater
Reception in the G.A.R. Rotunda
Following the talk there will be a book signing and reception where Intelligentsia Coffee will be serving a special Numero-inspired creation, the 24-Carat Blend, and the Numero staff will be playing South Side classics in the G.A.R. Rotunda.
Filed under: A Light On The Southside
All three tons – five skids, a mere eight heavy units to a box–an official shit-ton of fine art and funky music. That first 250 with the limited edition print? Out the door and on its way to you first-on-your-block types who had the vision to get in the ground floor of this super-good thing. And good it is.
Today is a good day.
Above is a link to a slick showcase on the NY Times photography blog LENS, for our upcoming book, Light: On The South Side, which hits shelves or your front door in three weeks. You can order it here.
