The OP is back at Logan Square’s Whistler on Monday, April 29, for a free show!
the whistler – april 29
echo chamber
KFAI’s Dr. StrangeDub had our dub of our tune, Puncture, on his radio show last night!
Mapfumo Afropop Interview
…is a gem. What else is there to say? Enjoy.
http://www.afropop.org/wp/6408/thomas-mapfumo-the-war-years/
winter thanks
Here are a couple of live tracks from last fall to keep the appetite whet until the spring:
Colonial Mentality from Chicago SummerDance
with Mark Ford and Typhanie Monique
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Nimble Foot Ska from Northcenter Fest
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sheddin
Happy Holiday / New Year / Valentine’s Day!
The Opposition Party has been hard at work since the fall, workin up more material for our amazing new vocalists, Mark Ford and Typhanie Monique. We’ll let you know about festivals and gigs coming up in the spring soon. In the meantime, stay tuned!
Easy Star All Stars, Aggrolites, the OP
Thursday, Oct 11, the OP meets Easy Star All Stars and Aggrolites at Reggie’s Rock club! ESAS is touring in support of their latest take on Michael Jackson, with Thrillah.
Should be a great night of reggae and afrosounds – doors at 7pm, we go on at 8pm.
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DJ Chuck Wren spins as well!

World Music Fest @ Navy Pier
We’re back at Navy Pier on Sunday, September 23rd for the Chicago World Music Fest, joined by our friends Mark Ford and Typhanie Monique on vocals! This was a great time last year, and we’re looking forward to more gettin down by the lake!
Free show!
NorthCenter Pics
Some selections from our recent gig at Northcenter Town Square.

Layin down some keys

Rhythm section in sync

Tenor turnin round miles-style

Horn section diggin in
Burger Time!
Come on down wednesday night to the Northcenter Summer Concert series! Grab some burgers and beers and shake your booty to two sets provided courtesy of The Opposition Party!




