We’re jazzed around her for the upcoming Seun Kuti show at House of Blues. That doesn’t mean we can’t indulge ourselves in Afrobeat of a local flavor. Chicago Afrobeat Project pays homage to Fela without sounding like a clone of the founder of Afrobeat. Their sound incorporates Afro-Cuban music, Afican high life and straight up jazz to give a refreshing twist to the persistent rhythmic trance of other Afrobeat acts, and their live act has been honed to a razor sharpness through years of gigs.
Chicago Afrobeat Project comes to Martyrs’ for a show tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m. and they’ll be testing out some new songs on stage. Opening for CAbP is Subplane. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door.
Martyrs’ this Friday, Feb. 17th
It’s been a few months since our last Chicago show, but we’re finally back on it this weekend at one of our home bases, Martyrs’ on 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. The bandSubplane will be joining us. We’ve got several brand new songs for you, some as-of-yet never been unleashed upon Chicago ears which makes us excited. The show starts at 9:30 and advance tickets are available (you’ll save a few dollars if you buy them online before the show). Can’t wait!
Advanced tickets available from Martyrs’ website. Admission is $10 (advance) and the show is 21+!
See you soon!!