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!
The last weekend of January features two chances to catch the Opposition Party: on Thursday the 27th, the we return to steam up the funky windows at The Whistler, for two sets of afrobeat and reggae percolation.
Then, on Saturday the 29th, members of the OP join DJ friends Soulphonetics at the Butterfly Social Club for an impromptu live jam while they spin world soul beats (view the flyer).
The best part: both shows have no cover!
[UPDATE]: The Opposition Party is excited to add a show on February 2 opening for 2010 Grammy nominee and New Orleans Trombone ambassador Trombone Shorty at Lincoln Hall!
On Friday, December 10th, The Opposition Party will pair up with Chicago’s own Ifficial Reggae Movement to bring some warm vibes to the chilly south loop at Reggie’s Music Joint. Soulphonetics DJ duo will kick the night off and spin their brand of world soul between sets.
More on our shows page.
It’s been a busy few weeks for the OP, and our next stop is Logan Square’s Whistler, where the drinks come like the grooves, strong and delicious.
It’s a free show, starting at 10pm, so bring your thirst and your dancin shoes.
Thanks from the OP to all the booty-shakers at our World Music Festival gig last week. It was great sharin the vibes with you all! More pics forthcoming.
Shakin it at the World Music Festival
The Chicago World Music Festival 2010 schedule is out and The Opposition Party is looking forward to our show on September 28 as part of the Devon’s Diversity on Division showcase, brought to you by Global Groove and the World Music Festival.
We’ll be appearing at the Chopin Theatre alongside Ragawave, Tum Balalaika, Eyes Manouche, and Magic Carpet. Five bands of local international flavor in one night!
See our shows page for more info.
The OP is psyched to be opening up for Colorado’s afro-reggae sextet, Euforquestra (euphoric orchestra) on September 14. Head over to their site to download their latest album. We think it sounds great, and we’re looking forward to a night of afrobeat and reggae, horns and percussion, and good vibes.
See our shows page for more info.
Global Groove has announced that Soulphonetics, aka the DJ duo of Christian Vera and Caswell James, are going to spin before the Opposition Party plays on July 10! Check out these denizens of the Butterfly Social Club on the Soulphonetics myspace page.
Details and tickets for the July 10th gig are available on our shows page.
The OP are pleased to announce two upcoming gigs pairing with Global Groove Chicago. The first is a showcase at the Chopin Theater on Saturday July 10, and the second is at the same venue in September, lining up with the Chicago World Music Festival.
The opening act for the July 10 gig is to be announced, with the Oppositon Party headlining. Doors at 9 pm.
Check out our Shows page for more details.
We want to thank Avo Randruut and the DePaul African Ensemble for hosting us at the March 5 concert at the DePaul Concert Hall. We were thrilled with the fine reception from the crowd, and it was definitely a highlight to perform the closing number with the Ensemble and watch some master percussionists trade rhythms.
