Dont know who Don Diablo is? Get down with this...

Sir Reeves pointed out that we need to "educate" our fellow music lovers about the merits of Don Diablo who we are partying with on Dec 10th. All the sudden, I can't stop dancing in my living room. Thankfully, I am fully clothed. But I have a feeling you could get your mate to undress to this one...

A Devilish good party: Don Diablo, Darkwave Disco and Darkroom Demons.

In two weeks, we are going to be tethered to a smashing good time with legendary DJ Don Diablo and Chicago's own prodigal sons Dark Wave Disco at Spy Bar. We need to bring the essence of great music and art back to the clubs and what better way than to cram as many monikers using double down "Ds" onto one flyer. What better way, indeed?

The Flow of Bob Gruen

Its late at night. Scratch that- Its early in the morning and finally the Hi-Def version of "Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai" is on Mark Cuban's HDMOV. Forget Frank Silva or Forrest Whittaker... I can only think of legendary rock photographer Bob Gruen's 61st birthday party nearly 4 years ago. It was the first time I heard mention of Semi-Precious Weapons by BP Fallon (legendary Irish photog and DJ that night).. It was when I saw Deborah Harry skate by and Mick Jones (The Clash, not Foreigner) Carla Rhodes the Comedian and god Mick Rock move about the same room. And then there was Jarmusch. I was a novice and I begged him for a photo but he was the first hard deny I ever endured- Granted I had no place walking amongst such giants but it is now everytime I hear a frenchman sell ice cream or shoot the RZA backstage that I cant help but think that Jim was the one that got away... Ah.. Nostaligia.

Time Out Shout Out!

Our friends at Time Out (like music and nightlife scribe John Dugan) have pillaged darkroom demons for a humongo gallery of our Halloween highlights. Sure, you're thinking football, family and turkey but that doesn't mean you can ignore the 500 plus photos we put up of costumed shenanigans from just two weeks ago. Thanks TOC!

Free Music to Make November Warm

So Yeah... We've been swamped. Reeves is killing it in NYC and I'm regaining consciousness everynight in Chicago as we try to unite the worlds of web-ites, music whores and dancing queens across the nation. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy our spoils too! Below is a link to download some of the greatest music going on right now beyond the borders of the internet. It can be yours for free; On your iPod, your computer or wherever it is you fiends masturbate to amazing jams. Take it and thank Green Label Sound for supply top acts like Chromeo, Matt and Kim, Solid Gold, Amazing Baby!, Flosstradamus and Holy Ghost.

Click Here to take all you can.

You're Welcome.

Dan Black will paint your soul right.

Dan Black - Yours from Darkroom Demons on Vimeo.

CMJ brought some of the UK's finest and Dan Black shagged the shit out of everyone. Watch and listen and learn. The video is just the teaser... the photos will speak in louder decibels.

Spooky Parties of the Week! The Halloweenie edition.

Halloween is unfortunately upon us and it begins four days early on this wonderful Wednesday at Angels and Kings for the Rockstar costume and live band karaoke ball. Hosted by Ryan Manno and Cheeky Chicago, its a good excuse to get all yer ya yas out and shake your tail feathers drunkenly in front of fellow music lovers. Starts at 10 PM.

Tomorrow at Angels and Kings, the dress up continues as local DJs Heaven Malone, Members Only AV and La Dolce Vita are dressed up like several musical icons (See the above poster) in an effort to get the hipsters out of their current costumes and into something relatively clean. Unfortunately, we will be at another outing that evening....


The Perfect Circus is ressurected! Thursday marks the 3rd anniversary for Debonair Social Club and Chicago's finest supergroup The Perfect Circus (Alkaline Trio, Local H and Kill Hannah!) are gonna deliver another tour de force for the inebriated zombies revelling in the coolest "couple based costume contest" all week. Winners get free bottle service for the evening from Belvedere. Not bad! Party starts at 10 PM and goes til 2 AM. Guaranteed standing room only so get there as the moon begins to shine.

Friday Night Oct. 30th is a secret. If you're not on the list, then we won't see you. Sorry kids. Trick or Treat! Here's a clue though.Terrifying, no?!?

Saturday Oct. 31st is the night to get your bloody charity for the fourth fiscal quarter out of the way by supporting the Chicago Cultural Center Galaween with Co-Chairs Scott Cannon, Lally Daley and David Weinstein. You can order the $75 tix in advance HERE or pay $90 at the door. With costume prizes reaching $1000, this is the best bourgeouis party of the week with Chicago's young movers and shakers getting together for a great cause. The old folks home does the same gig on Friday, so be sure you know what day it is that you get your groove on. Our brother from another mother DJ Whiteshadow is the table scratcher and we'll drop by to take a few pics.


For the hippest place on Saturday night, Sonotheque rules with some our current favorite music showcased at the Spandexxx.010 UR Chicago jam. With Dragonette (Live) and DJ sets by Moneypenny, Kid Color, Heaven Malone and Midnight Conspiracy this is the coolest late night set unless you want to get R&B old schooled, in which case you come to....A Night at the Roxbury with Montell Jordan at Manor. Nothin' says Trick or Treat like a little smooth soul in a pumpkin candy container to close out the weekend. Montell will be bringing the hits live to the ghoulish greenspenders at River North's A-list hangout.

Parties of the Week: Chromeo in NYC, Betsey Johnson, and the DJ Hero Release Party!

Sir Reeves is currently in NYC covering CMJ and is shooting the coolest party of the week for Green Label Sound featuring Chromeo, Theophilus London, Amazing Baby and Solid Gold. Unfortunately, the RSVP channel is closed but if you happen to be in Brooklyn on Friday night, The Brooklyn Bowl will be the hottest party in town.
Meanwhile, in Chicago, I will be at enclave snapping the Betsey Johnson Cancer Awareness fashion show on Friday evening. For $25, you can be fashionably conscious as a charity drinker.

And then on Saturday, The LGN group, Outfit events, and Activision are having the DJ Hero release party at Manor. The hype behind this new video game franchise is pretty high, especially as DJ AM was a proponent and significant contributor to it before his horrible end. We're psyched to have Discotech bring the noise that night. Not sure if the game will be on hand, but its always good to celebrate video games with booze.

THe Michigan Ave Oct issue - We go Culinary too!

This month's Michigan Avenue features an eight page advertorial section in which we supplied 90% of the photography. People ask us alot what we do for a living and the answer is simple: We take photographs. Food is always a learning experience and after 2 weeks in, our comfort ability with quick set ups and short shoot times became second nature. We hit Gene and Georgetti, Brazzaz, Picolo Sogno, Stefani's on Rush, Chicago Chop House, Labriola Bakery in Oak Brook, Sushi Samba, and Zodiac at Nieman Marcus. We'd like to thank Tara Reid, Susanna Negovan and Dan Uslan for giving us a shot and a huge chunk of the magazine to showcase our skills. Above are a few choice shots that compose our daytime efforts.

Party of the WeeK: Modern Vintage Fashion Explosion! (updated with Pictures!)

Enjoy on-the-spot styling, fashion shows, cocktails,
on-site seamstress, disco and more!

Photos are now up for your perusal of the greatest vintage collection in Chicago!!!

Saturday's Schedule!

$8 at the door.

When: 10 - 7 PM

Where: 30 N. Racine

What: At the VINTAGE DEALERS SHOW, you’ll find the best Vintage dealers carrying clothing, estate & costume jewelry, handbags, shoes, hats, belts, scarves, vanities, textiles, vintage fashion magazines, patterns, notions and much more. There will be plenty of Mid-Century, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Victorian items at the show plus beautifully preserved '60s & '70s era designer treasures. View & purchase items from classic designers such as Halston, Chanel, Hermes, Vivienne Westwood, Pucci, Dior and many others. Special opportunity to meet and learn from Abigail Rutherford, Director of Vintage Couture & Accessories at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers!

At the INDIE DESIGNER SHOW you’ll find contemporary haute creators of wearable adornments including clothing, jewelry & gemstones, purses & bags, shoes, hats, belts, scarves, and tons of other fashion accessories. There will also be organic & sustainable designed products as well as new-fangled, vintage inspired, and culturally-fused items. Each atelier will have a distinct vibe you’ll want to strut.

Sponsors include Sofia Vintage, Elite, Sensational Steps, Second City Style and yours truly.