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What impact is the Corona virus having on the education of people of color?

Our chat about understanding continues. How will the death of John Lewis effect us now?

A frank conversation about race in America. How do we move forward? What are our roles? 

The crown chakra is the seventh chakra. Located at the top of the head, it gives us access to higher states of consciousness as we open to what is beyond our personal preoccupations and visions. The function of the Crown chakra is driven by consciousness and gets us in touch with the universal.

The Third Eye Chakra transcends time. The gift of this chakra is seeing - both inner and outer worlds. The energy of this chakra allows us to experience clear thought as well as gifts of spiritual contemplation and self reflection. Through the gift of seeing we can internalize the outer world and with symbolic language we can externalize the inner world.

Speaking the truth, expressing yourself authentically and clearly. This is the 5th #Chakra, the #throat chakra. Join @lauristern and me as we speak about the first of the higher or spiritual chakras on the "chakra ladder".

The heart is the center in us which maintains the balance between receiving and giving: how much we are able to open up and truly receive and, on the other hand, how much we are capable of flowing outside ourselves and to dedicate our attention and caring to another. Find out more in this episode!

Power is a very misunderstood thing. The gift of this 3rd chakra is sensing your power, being confident, responsible, and reliable.  The third chakra is the center of your self-esteem, your willpower, self-discipline, as well as warmth in your personality.

Let's talk about #sexual #energies, #creativity and the color #orange. @Lauri Stern joins me to chat about the #sacralchakra

Root Chakra – Chakra #1: The root chakra or the first chakra is called the Muladhara (pronounced ‘Moola-dhaara’) Chakra. It directs energy to all other chakras and also helps connect the individual to his/her physical world. The Root Chakra is associated with belonging, the right to own our own space/being, your survival center. The primal energy of survival is fight, flight, or freeze response and is initiated from Root chakra energy. Location of the root chakra– Base of the spine. Color: Red Key/Musical note: G

ANTOINE MCKAY has been acting and directing for over 20 years. He studied acting under the world famous coach, Uta Hagen, at Eastern Michigan. Mr. McKay has also been blessed to work on the Second City Main Stage in Detroit and Chicago, where he wrote and performed in over 20 shows. He has starred in numerous commercials and T.V. shows including: Detroit 187 (ABC), ER (NBC), Prison Break (FOX) , Sports Action Team (NBC) and in Feature films such as: “The Weatherman” with Nicholas Cage, ”Someone to Eat Cheese With” with Jeff Garland, “Standing in the Shadows of Motown” and “Osso Bucco” with Mike Starr. Antoine currently stars on the hit shows "Empire" and "Patriot", and he can be seen in "Review" on Comedy Central. His show, "Written off," in which Antoine stars as well s wrote and directed, has received awards and accoladed. STORY JAM is a live lit and live music show, featuring personal stories and original songs written for each story. Find out more at http://www.storyjamshow.com. Video: Coffee Cup Productions

PETER SAGAL is, has been, and perhaps someday will be again, a husband, father, playwright, screenwriter, author, journalist, columnist, marathoner, Jeopardy contestant, dramaturg, podcast host, documentary host, foreign correspondent, wedding officiant, and magician's assistant. Sagal appeared as a panelist on the first broadcast of "Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!", the most listened to show in all of public radio; and he eventually became its host. He has made appearances on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and other television shows, and he appears on a narrowly popular podcast, "Nerdette Recaps Game of Thrones with Peter Sagal", because he is a giant nerd. STORY JAM is a live lit and live music show, featuring personal stories and original songs written for each story. Find out more at http://www.storyjamshow.com.

TRACY BAIM is publisher and executive editor at The Reader, and formerly Windy City Media Group, which produces Windy City Times, Nightspots, and other gay media. She started in Chicago journalism in 1984 at GayLife newspaper, one month after graduating with a news-editorial degree from Drake University. She has founded several Chicago-based LGBTQ publications as well as the Pride Action Tank, which works to improve safety, health, and progress in the LGBTQ+ community. She’s written several books, and in 2005, she won the Studs Terkel Award, which honors Chicago journalists that offer new perspectives on social issues. In 2013, Baim founded the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality, and in 2014, she was inducted into the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Hall of Fame. STORY JAM is a live lit and live music show, featuring personal stories and original songs written for each story. Find out more at http://www.storyjamshow.com. Video: Coffee Cup Productions

PATTI VASQUEZ is the host of The Patti Vasquez Show podcast, a stand up comedian, inspirational speaker, and an advocate for individuals with disabilities. Patti was born and raised in Chicago and is an internationally performing comedian. As a host, Patti quickly claimed the number 1 spot for late night radio. She has appeared as a commentator on WGN- TV Morning News and Fox Good Day Chicago. She also served as a fill-in host for WCIU’s You & Me in the Morning. Patti was recently honored by the National Museum of Mexican Art and The University Of Illinois for her contributions to art and advocacy work. STORY JAM is a live lit and live music show, featuring personal stories and original songs written for each story. Find out more at http://www.storyjamshow.com.

Blazinspace is the alter-ego of filmmaker and visual artist John Theroux. They use a combination of their own films and animations with movies, iconic imagery, and projection mapping tricks to transform space into an immersive experience.  See for yourself at seeblazinspace.com and be sure to get your tickets to "BEST YOU'VE EVER SEEN" AUGUST 31st at the @parliment Tavern in #Seattle featuring "Foxy Brown" re-scored by Bear Axe and Adra Boo (rare dj set) at http://bit.ly/parlimentfoxy

International recording artist, @Marshall Titus, made a rare appearance from Hamburg Germany as he returns to his #Chicago roots and joined us for a special Singer Songwriter Series taped live at @28MileVodka. Meet Marshall here and listen to how his songs come together. #originalmusic #livemusic #singersongwriter #liveproduction   https://www.facebook.com/marshalltitusmusic/ https://www.marshalltitus.com

Madison Malone intends for her music to be the saving grace in times of distress. It is her mission to plaster the sky with the eyes of love & hope. Meet her now! And listen to some of the love and hope she puts into her music!

Midnight Poppies consisting of Rajni Shivaram (vocals); Adrian Moses (guitar); and Sangeeta Hosea (vocals, bass, guitar) bring you poetic pop, folk, rock and blues tinged with the improvisation and harmonic richness of jazz. The result is a unique seamless blend soulful voices and lyrics with a strong rhythmic and melodic foundation to bring you unique flavours and enrich the sonic experience.

Filled with literate lyrics, honey-smooth flow, and inventive arrangements, Digable Planets have been gracing our ears for almost 30 years. Check out our #conversation right here!

Today, we are recapping some of the magic that happened in our Cream and Sugar studios. Since we've been busy with putting on some pretty kick ass #festivals in this area, we've decided to put together just the music part of some of our interviews. :) Check out the The West Side Winders, Telstar and Anthony Calderisi, Althea Grace, Packy Lundholm and Ax and the Hatchetmen.

Aaron Feder joins us to talk to us about the Afro Beat music he and his band Alma Afro Beat perform across the world!   SHOW MORE      

Born in North Philadelphia, @Jeff Bradshaw is known as a soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator. Coming up in and out of the Philadelphia Soul Movement, he has performed along some of the music industry’s greats. He performs at the City Winery Chicago on July 22. 

Marqueal Jordan is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. His indelible talent is a virtual emporium of musical genres that encompasses R&B, Soul, Jazz, Hip Hop and Pop. Each magnetic performance embodies the foundation that music is built upon, and also delivers the energy to captivate. Marqueal is performing at the City Winery Chicago on July 22 with Jeff Bradshaw.

Packy Lundholm is a Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer/songwriter. His latest record American Soccer is primarily a power pop affair, with a serving of jammy Americana and folk balladry thrown into the mix. Packy's sonic palette runs the gamut from brash Britpop fuzz guitars to New Orleans second line and string quintets. Get to know Packy and listen to some super groovy music! Blazinspace providing killer backdrops behind the music! #originalmusic #livemusic #valuethemusic

We are pleased to present the first episode of our new #podcast series, Coffee Cup Classics. We feature #interviews and our work in #classical #music. Today we have the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 performed by Susan Merdinger with a very special introduction by Larry Block.

Ax and the Hatchetmen are taking the area by storm! This band of Highschoolers is making its mark with fantastic original music! Get to know them here and listen to some of their original tunes!

Bolly-Reggae-Bhangra-Funk-Caribbean – it’s a poly-cultural party! Join us today at 11am for an interview with Funkadesi front man Dr. Rahul Sharma. Presented by City Winery Chicago    

Althea’s music can best be described as organic pop, with heavy influences of blues and soul, featuring her powerful, soulful voice and guitar skills to match. Meet her on this addition of our New Music Monday podcast

Guitarist, vocalist, composer and producer Anthony Calderisi joins us today on NewMusicMonday, a Cawffee Tawk podcast. Listen to some of his favorite tunes from his new album #Songs for the Years Gone By".

The first music video released by Beverly Crusher, “Scared”, a song written in the wake of the Parkland school shooting tragedy, was filmed and directed by Collin Snider of Dreamboat VISTA and you can see it on our #podcast right here. Along with a fabulous interview with the band and a bit of a live show recorded at Inscape Arts Bash! Partners for this podcast: @Astralmedialabs and @lofluxmedi

The West Side Winders are an original, American roots-rock powertrio dedicated to the sound, attitude, lifestyle and advancement of rock, blues, rockabilly and surf-rock with a hard rocking aggression that we like to call “Shredabilly.” Meet the band and hear some live magic on Monday on our podcast!

Lyric & Lecture is a musical and educational talent agency that brings high quality entertainment and informative programs to a variety of venues. Lynette Foss talks to us about her support of the music and how much she loves the Celebrate Highwood Evening Gourmet Market! Come out on Wednesday when we host The Love!

While honoring the tradition of #jazz, the CGQ incorporates elements of #funk, #hip-hop, #rock, #pop, the #blues and #reggae, reflecting their diverse backgrounds. Meet Chris Greene right now! Presented by @Lyric&Lecture

NFP kicks off our Music season on Wednesday at the Highwood Evening Gourmet Market!

Hipchick Stephanie Rogers has #acted in #television, #theatre, and #independent films, while performing as the lead singer of #rock, #funk, pop, and progressive bands. Currently, she performs with her band, The Stephanie Rogers Band and produces and manages StoryJam. Catch one of her shows! Interview presented by #younique by @gingerlyn  

Exeter is a true rock band, exploring dizzying guitar riffs, vocal layers and hard driving drum sounds. Meet the band and listen to "Tomb of the Unknown"!

Bill Pantle and Brett Dean of the Shout Section Big Band join us to tell us about their upcoming #tribute to #FrankSinatra at the @gorton center on May 17th. This is a show you do NOT want to miss! They are recreating the "Live at the Sands" album complete with schtick!   

Kevin Purcell of Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners joins us today to talk about his brand of blues and his professional life as a #blues musician, his incredible band and how he loves to entertain. Listen to his single "Yo Mama" at the end of the interview.

Anne Harris embodies a musical genre-morphing Blues sound that is all her own. Anne joins us on Cawffee Tawk today to talk about her trailer, her music and all things fiddle. Listen to a track off of her new album "Roots", "Hymn for Her".

Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Performer Darren Jay joins us today on New Music Monday! Listen to his latest single "Figure This Out."

Musician and composer Dave Hiltebrand joins us today to talk about his new new music release produced by Grammy winning producer/engineer Ben Wisch, producer of Marc Cohn’s ”Walking in Memphis.” The song “Wouldn’t Change a Thing” is a melodic journey. Get to know Dave now and enjoy his music later on all of our podcast platforms. Interview sponsored by @LoveofLearningLLC

Peer tells us about his history with live video recordings in NOLA and other places, including bands like the Allman Brothers, The Greatful Dead and Mr. Blotto.

In the last few years Mackenzie OBrien's musical journey has "taken off" and has taken her to performances in the cities of Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Austin, Los Angeles, and Nashville.  Check her out on our New Music Monday podcast.

You have heard @Derrick Procell's songs on My Name is Earl, #TrueBlood, Criminal Minds, Boston Legal, Saving Grace, The Office,  and King of the Hill. Here he is talking about his newest song "Ain't Yo Friend" which has the trappings of an anthem!   

The Conqueroos have played on some amazing stages with some pretty special musicians - and in April they will be adding to that list! Hear all about it here and then listen to two songs we recorded last year for them live!

Kara Cavanaugh joins us today on Cawffee Tawk New Music Monday #Podcast! She tells us about her ties to #TheGreatfulDead tribute band Terrapin Flyer and how she was inspired to launch her solo album #AintGonnaRun. Her album release party will be at Tonic Room on March 29 so be sure to check her out! This interview is being brought to you by BellaRu Catering

Erika Brett and Josh Solomon of The Empty Pockets join us today on our #podcast Cawffee Tawk New Music Monday.  The Empty Pockets have a dynamic musical style uniquely #Folksy, #Rock ‘n Roll and #Midwestern Soul and Josh and Erika entertain us on this episode both through the interview and with 2 songs - #Deerfieldand #TheGrind from their new album #Tanglewoods. Give the songs a listen! And come see this band when they are in your hood! This interview is being brought to you The Toadstool Pub  

Please enjoy our #podcast with #singer #songwriter @JenniferFletcher and her band The Reckoning! Bandmates Frank Loria and Nickey Farr join Jennifer and her dog to discuss her music with us. This band brings some powerful #countrymusic influences like Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert, Jennifer Nettles, and Patsy Cline, to this #Chicago market. Be sure to check them out next time they play in the area. We will be playing #BeautifulGames and #TheReckoning!

A great live version featuring Diamond Dave Rappaport with the Shelter Dogs Band at the Toad Stool Pub in Highwood

In this interview with the band we talk about their music, their trip to SXSW this year coming up and their new single release "Goin' Mad". This song is a brilliant ride. Take a listen at the end of the interview.

The Shelter Dogs Band brings you #Rhiannon our way, featuring Temple Schultz. A funky, groovy version we’re sure you will love! Check it out here.