The MayDay Scooter Club

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

MODchicago heads to Late Bar on Wednesday, March 10 with Ethan of Mannequin Men and JJ from MayDay SC bringing some WCSC vibes with him… sure to be a hot night of rare and original 45s (and maybe some LPs too), with quite a few sounds that haven’t been heard in these parts for some time!

Eric Colin of MODchicago is sharing a comp of rare mod goodness, so get with this – click here to download Alchemical Splendor at 45 Revolutions.

The Ladies of Soul – Lady J and MLE – are back together, bringing their 45s to the brand new Late Bar on New Years Eve Eve, Dec. 30th.  JJ will be on hand as well, and we’re sure Dave Roberts will spin a few.

Don’t forget, Late Bar goes til 4am!

Late Bar
3534 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Just a block or so past the Belmont Blue Line stop, so no excuses this time!

So you’re looking for some xmas cheer? Here you go:

Friday, Dec. 18
FCS SoundSystem spin The Loft
13328 Olde Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
10pm til close; no cover

Saturday, Dec. 19
CBH Boss Sounds at Cobra Lounge
235 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
10pm til close; no cover
always a cool night, great mix of reggae and soul as CBH always bring in guest DJs

Wednesday, Dec. 23
Berryoke back at Broukal’s
12924 Western Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
9pm til 2am; no cover
Broukal’s is the perfect venue for Berryoke, because the drinks are cheap, come quick, and everyone gets a chance to let loose on the mic. You don’t want to go to work on xmas eve anyway, right?!

Saturday, Dec. 26
Late Bar Opening Party!
3534 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
10pm til 5am; no cover
You read that correctly… til 5. If you hadn’t heard, Dave and Kristine found a bar with a 4am license and a music & dancing permit – two of the rarest commodities in Chicago nightlife. It’s the equivalent of a TV175 barn find. It just doesn’t happen. Lucky for us, it did, and they open the bar with DJ Dave Roberts’ signature event, Planet Earth.

Wednesday, Dec. 30
45 Soul Dancers at Late Bar
3534 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
10pm til 4am; no cover
Jenny, MLE, and JJ have been asked to spin the first soul tunes at Late Bar, and we couldn’t be happier. New Years Eve Eve! Start a new tradition and dance all night.

Thursday, Dec. 31
The Get Down New Years Party
Bay View Brewhaus
2535 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
10pm til they kick us out; $10
If you haven’t been to Milwaukee for NYE, you owe it to yourself to make the trek. For one night closing hours are ignored and the town stays open all night. Some bars won’t close until January 2. We’re not kidding. We have no idea how late the Brewhaus will let us stay, but we do know that we’ll get all the hot Get Down DJs, The Chain will be playing a live set, Mr. Fine Wine of Downtown Soulville (WFMU) will be spinning, JJ will be there to represent the Windy City Soul Club, there’s free falafel, and in general it will be an amazing party.