The Opposition Party

the whistler – april 29

josh — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:34:00 +0000

The OP is back at Logan Square’s Whistler on Monday, April 29, for a free show!

echo chamber

josh — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:04:50 +0000

KFAI’s Dr. StrangeDub had our dub of our tune, Puncture, on his radio show last night!

take a listen

Mapfumo Afropop Interview

josh — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:12:47 +0000

…is a gem. What else is there to say? Enjoy.

http://www.afropop.org/wp/6408/thomas-mapfumo-the-war-years/

winter thanks

josh — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:49:28 +0000

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

Nimble Foot Ska from Northcenter Fest

sheddin

josh — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:23:23 +0000

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

josh — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:46:37 +0000

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.

[ TICKETS ]

DJ Chuck Wren spins as well!

World Music Fest @ Navy Pier

josh — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:57:11 +0000

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

josh — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:03:10 +0000

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!

josh — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:30:58 +0000

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!

Glenwood Pics

josh — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:36:33 +0000

A couple of shots from the recent Glenwood Ave Arts Fest!