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Spirit of ’86 at Late Bar

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:56:17 +0000

Calling all scooterists then and now… it’s officially parka weather, and time for our end-of-season party.

Late Bar’s fantastic weekly The Merge hosts a reunion for all classic Chicago scooter clubs with Spirit of ’86. We got a cream of the old school mod crop DJing their favorites all night, featuring Allez Cat legends Rob the Mod, Aret, Tommy Riviera, Lady J, and Mike Park!

It’s free, and the party kicks off at 10pm. We go till 4am! No excuses (flat tire, seized piston, basketcase electric problems) – just pull the parka out of storage and shine up your loafers. See you there!!

Late Bar
3534 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-5283

An Ace October Weekend

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:57:23 +0000

Fall riding season officially kicks off with ACE’s annual Octoberfest show. And we’re gonna get going a day early this year with a scooterboy invasion at the Merge.

Start the party on Friday, October 1 at Late Bar with a special northside appearance of the FCS Soundsytem: Southside Eric, Party Marty, and Dr. S. We start at 10pm and the dancefloor wraps up at 4am. Expect the range of sounds you’d normally only find south of 95th Street.

Following day, Saturday, October 2 meet at ACE Motorcycle & Scooter Co. for the annual Octoberfest vintage rally. This ride in vintage show starts at 1pm and goes till 5pm, with all sorts of awards available. Ton-Up Chicago brings the legendary mobile pub, Ace is grilling hot dogs and brats.

Spread the word and we’ll see you Friday AND Saturday!

August Scooter Night

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:54:12 +0000

August’s ride starts at… you guessed it… the Bad Manners show. We head out for Late Bar after Buster Bloodvessel leaves the stage. If you can’t make it to Bad Manners, you have our sympathy… simply head straight to Late Bar for a pint with The Merge djs!

We Ain’t Here to Paint

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:54:13 +0000

Ray B, our favorite German scooterboy, is in town, and that can only mean one thing… a night of modern and classic soul washed down by plenty of frosty beverages! See you at Late Bar - Beto from CBH and LB’s own Dave Roberts join us for Merge tonight. Check out one of Ray’s mixes on PodOmatic.

First Merge Ride Tonight

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:42:26 +0000

A quick reminder that Secret Society Scooter Club is leading the first MERGE monthly ride to Late Bar. Details:

Tonight, July 9 at New Wave Coffee in Logan Square
MEET 9:45pm
2557 N Milwaukee Ave / 3103 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-0646
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Ride leaves at 10:30 for an hour cruise around the City, ending at Late Bar for Merge!

2 Tone, Scoots, and Merge!

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:09:56 +0000

Busy week in Chicago… find us at Late Bar on Wednesday, July 7 for Mixtape Meltdown and Chuck Wren’s ALL 80s SKA NITE, with the debut of the new HEAVY MANNERS 12″ single, their first new recordings since the early 80s! Late Bar also has tickets to giveaway for Saturday’s debut from The Crombies.

Friday night, July 9, Secret Society Scooter Club leads us all back to Late Bar for the first monthly scooter night – part of the weekly Merge celebration. Inaugural DJs include Lady J, MLE, Aret, and JJ. Should be more Crombies / Mustard Plug tickets to giveaway too! Ride meets at 9:45pm at New Wave Coffee in Logan Square, embarking at 10:30 for an hour long city ride ending at Late Bar.

Saturday, July 10, is the day live 2 Tone returns to Chicago, with The Crombies hitting the stage at Beat Kitchen in support of Mustard Plug. Don’t miss it - buy tickets online now! They’re only $12, you get 4 bands, more Chuck Wren, it’s 17+ and starts at 8:30pm.

Late Bar
3534 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-5283

Beat Kitchen
2100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 281-4444

New Wave Coffee
Milwaukee Ave & Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-0646

The Merge at Late Bar

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:38:32 +0000

Our Way of Thinking and Mods v. Rockers gave us two sterling weekends in Chicago… lucky for us, the summer is just getting started. Our friends at Late Bar have tapped local scooter clubs and some of the scene’s finest DJs to get down every Friday – they’re calling it The Merge. Last week’s kick-off party was a great start, and we see the night growing bigger and better. Expect to hear soul and ska and boogaloo and psych and freakbeat and revival and brit pop and anything else you want to hear that the DJs have in their box. The sound is broad, and we want everyone to feel welcome.

You’re gonna want to say you were there, to tell the kiddies about this night. Let them know that The Merge was something magical… that Late Bar was your favorite place ever to get a drink and dance. Luckily, it’s open till 4am every Friday so you have plenty of time to make it happen. And Hobgoblin drink specials to wash it all down.

Late Bar
3534 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-5283