No, it’s not a planetarium (though that would be a fun show). It’s a night of afrotronica brought to you by Soulphonetics, Windimoto, and The Opposition Party:
Rain Dance
September 19th, 2011
Thanks to all the folks who came out to dance in the drizzle at Navy Pier yesterday for the World Music Festival! You made the lake look even lovelier. Looking forward to drier, warmer confines tonight at the Mayne Stage with Grupo Cumbe!
People Getting Down By The Lake
Chicago World Music Fest
August 29th, 2011
The Opposition Party is pleased to announce two dates for the Chicago World Music Festival this year:
September 18 at Navy Pier – Sunday, 1pm
September 19 at Mayne Stage – Monday evening
So whether you prefer a daytime festival-style stage or an evening at a club, we’ve got you covered!
See our shows page for more info.
Also, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming info on the benefit we’re playing Sept 25 to raise money for famine relief in East Africa.
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest!
August 16th, 2011
What more is there to say? The OP is playing the fine Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival this Sunday, Aug 21st. Come out and partake of the lake, the artists, the shops, the music. We’ll be on the Main Stage at Morse and Greenview, playing at 4 pm.
Surprise Guest at Six Corners
July 4th, 2011
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Six Corners BBQ Fest! The OP had a nice thrill that day when none other than Alejo Poveda jumped up on stage to join us for a few tunes. Check out the video on youtube.
Summer Whistler
May 31st, 2011
Bucket of Fun
May 13th, 2011
Morse Stop
April 10th, 2011
On Friday, April 15, The Opposition Party & Soulphonetics take over Morseland in Rogers Park! Great beer selection, tasty kitchen treats, and live afrofunkdubjazz.
Shorty on American Routes
February 15th, 2011
It was great to hear Trombone Shorty on the latest edition of American Routes! Lookin forward to opening for him & his band Orleans Avenue on April 4 at Lincoln Hall!
Shorty Then Shorty
January 31st, 2011
UPDATE: Due to a gigantic blizzard, this show has been postponed to Monday, April 4. See the Lincoln Hall website for more information.
On Groundhog Day, February 2, the OP opens for Grammy-nominated New Orleans trombone prodigy Trombone Shorty in a sold-out show at beautiful Lincoln Hall! We’re opening with one set at 8 pm sharp, so get there early to avoid the snow plows and catch some vibes. Then stick around for one of the best horn players in the country!