Chicago Soul Legends Party @ Mr Peabody Records

We kicked of our Chicago Soul Legends (Pt1) meet and greet this past Saturday. We had the pleasure of having Ruby Andrews, Doris Lindsey (Barbara & The Uniques), Lorenzo Johnson (The Steelers), Rick Evans (The Artistics),Brunswick Records very own Willie Henderson and a host of many others stop by for the day. Thanks to the WHPK DJ's (PJ Willis, Gary Tyson, Ray Hayne) for coming thru and giving a fabulous set, Many good & rare tunes played by all. While we were there, we decided to do a live stream broadcast of the web. If you missed it, make sure you don't next time! Check Out Some Of The Photo's:


Ruby Andrews (Zodiac Records) & Willie Henderson (Brunswick Records)




Preston McCaffe (Worked With Various Artist Including Chuck Benard & Ruby Andrews)


Lorenzo Johnson (The Steelers)



Gary Tyson (WHPK)


Doris Lindsey (Barbara & The Uniques) & PJ Willis (WKKC)




Rick Evans (The Artistics)





Richard Pegue III (Son Of The Late DJ Richard Pegue - The Best Music Of Your Life)


Earlene Jones (Daughter Of Rodney Jones/R&B Time - Tuff Records)

Set Sail - Matt Stackswell Modern Soul

Here's a Modern Soul Mix From Matt Stackswell (Washington). All Private Modern Soul/Jazz. Cool times when he makes it to the shop while in town.



From the words of Matt:Private label jazz & modern soul mix. No release date [198?]. There is some water damage on the cover from what looks to be red wine, and there is some sand inside the jacket. Nothing but smooth sailing from start to finish.

Listen Here: http://www.soulstrut.com/index.php/mixes/indepth/set_sail/

4th Of July

L-Genius (Mr Peabody Records)

Al Greer (WKKC Radio 89.3fm - Chicago)
We'll being we had plenty invites to various parties going on, I decided to stay south and go hang and check out a Backyard BBQ/Party spun by L-Genius(Mr Peabody Records) And Al Greer (WKKC-Chicago). Many in Chicago may remember Al from the "Whispers in the Dark" show on WKKC. Now he's running a show titled "Bedtime Stories" whereas he plays music that will put you to bed but not to sleep. L-Genius is employed here as our "Go To" man here at Mr. Peabody Records. His knowledge and passion for music is astounding. What can you expect being the nephew of a Chicago legend, The late Richard Pegue who ran a popular radio show here titled: The Best Music Of You Life. If you all remember him referring to an individual named "junior" sitting in the studio, then your already familiar with L-Genius. You can catch Al on Sundays on WKKC-Chicago 89.3fm 8pm til midnight. You can also catch L-Genius spinning a very popular steppers/dusties set at the Taste Disco (63rd & Lowe) Friday's After 6pm. A special shout out to Chris & his wife for opening their home up. The food was bomb and the drinks were killer!
-MG

Boogie Electonique w/ Mr Peabody Records

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The Real Sound Of Chicago Goes To Oakland, CA - April 30th

This was a fun get away as our guy's Murray The Magnificent & Darryl Diggs (Formerly from Chicago Now California Natives) have dug in and set up what is now one of the premier afterhour sets in Oakland. THE LIFT TICKET. We flew out, check out the sites, and did a little shopping. Didn't have time to make it to any record stores tho. I will say that the grass is much greener out that way. Met alot of cool people, thanks to Murray for bringing us over and also damon bell & cali chris for bringing us out. If your in Cali be sure to know those in the know so you can make it to this private event. Here are some of the photos.

Mike Cole (Mr Peabody Records)

Mark Grusane (Mr Peabody Records)

Looking At Historic Memorabilia

Darryl Diggs & Murray The Magnificent

Damon Bell

Cali Chris

Midnight Sun Soul Band - Chicago

Being that Sunday is literally our only off day, it's the time whereas the Peabody crew gets to get out and about and see whats happening. I gotta speak up on an awesome band who's home is right here in Chi-town. Robert Collazo (Midnight Sun Band Member),a friend of ours who we originally met as a customer, hipped me to this spot where he play's weekly. Honestly it took me awhile to make it there but when I finally did, I was hooked. I check them out semi-regularly whenever time permits. Even ran into Eric Johnson (Drummer) who we've known for quite some time as well. If you like sounds such as Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Motown, Kay-gees, etc. Midnight Sun doesn't miss a beat or a note.... Early arrival suggested, Last time I stepped in, had the pleasure of hearing a guest appearance Cicero Blake who is a Chicago legend and also in the world of record collecting, has many titles sought after by record collectors worldwide. One being "You Gonna Be Sorry" on the Mar-V-Lus label out of Chicago. Back to Midnight Sun... What I'm talking about here is a big soul band. Complete with keys, Guitars, Percussion Area, Drummers, Excellent vocalist And full horn section. These guys and gals are, and have been established life long musicians/artist, which it shows. 5 stars if you ask me... Click their website link below to see their history and band members. Be sure to check their schedule to see when they're in a area near you.. Here are some more pics..




The full list of band members are as follows:

Isiah Mitchell - Lead Vocals & Percussion,
Bruno Thompson - Guitar & Vocals, Dave Brooks -Bass Guitar & Vocals
Maurice Johnson - Keyboards & Vocals
Ray Glower - Keyboards
Marqueal Jordan - Sax & Vocals
Robert Callazo - Sax, Vocals & Percussion
Doug Corcoran - Trumpet, Vocals & Percussion
Eric Johnson - Drums
Khari Parker - Drums
Chris Miskel - Drums
James Knowles - Drums
Hamisi Jackson - Drums
Walter White - Percussion
Shauntia Flemming - Vocals
Angela Martin - Vocals

Check Them Out On Sundays:

A Touch Of The Past
947 Mannheim Rd.
Bellwood, IL
1030-130
Every Sunday

http://www.midnightsunchicago.com/

-Mark G

Mr Peabody's Annual Vinyl Liquidation Blowout $1.00 Sale

You Want It You Got It - 2 Days Only - This Saturday & Sunday. Entire Store On Mark Down. $30,000+ Records Will Be Marked Down To $1.00 - We've Gotta Make Room. We also Will Have Food So Come Get Something To Eat