Nancy Wilson – Where Does That Leave Me?

The 2 of Diamonds ft. Chris Mathien – Better Dayz

Here’s some new Chicago hip hop, the first visual from The 2 of Diamonds’ forthcoming project, “Jackin for Fans” set to release sometime in July. The video was directed by Nic Collins and Ryan Farmer:

Better Dayz-The 2 of Diamonds ft. Chris Mathien from nic collins on Vimeo.

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Fighting Fire With Men, Machines and Water: Answering the Call of Duty at a Chicago Firehouse – By Stephen Sawyer

I’m lying on a recliner, its’ faint aroma of sweat and mold having long past become an unnoticed fragment of my day. The white sheet draped over it helps to mask the odor, but it still creeps through, like smoke in a clean room. The sleeve of my sweatshirt is covering my eyes and . . . → Read More: Fighting Fire With Men, Machines and Water: Answering the Call of Duty at a Chicago Firehouse – By Stephen Sawyer

Cheap Trick Mariachi Mash Up – Surrender

In 1978 or 1979, roughly concurrent with Cheap Trick’s release of Heaven Tonight and Dream Police, I argued vehemently that Cheap Trick was a combo whose appeal would go on. I predicted their careers would have the longevity of a band like the Rolling Stones, who even by then had been recording and touring . . . → Read More: Cheap Trick Mariachi Mash Up – Surrender

Peoria Carp Hunters, by Paul Johnson

Exotic species invading native habitats is a natural phenomena gone wild through the active transport provided by Homo Sapiens. What starts out as novel idea can quickly turn into a catstrophe when there is no constraint. Well now, nobody explained that to these boys from Peoria! Demonstrating Yankee ingenuity and comic book creativity, they . . . → Read More: Peoria Carp Hunters, by Paul Johnson

King Louie- Takin Over The Streets

Canucks Vs Hawks – Game 1 Entrance & Anthems – 2011 Playoffs – 04.13.11 – HD

Kay – My Name is Kay

And here’s a video which shows a great street level view of the North Side of Chicago including a pizza joint, a Catholic (or maybe Orthodox) Church, a gospel choir, an alley with brick walls rising on both sides and an apartment full of empties.

Kidd Russell – Every Day’s Pulaski Day, Episode One

Here’s the latest from Kidd Russell:

Hey Guys –

Here is my new weekly recap show via youtube called “Everyday’s Pulaski Day.” It will document what its like to chill with me and my homeless DJ John Blaze. Episode 1 has us hanging out on the Chicago music video set of Interscope’s newest . . . → Read More: Kidd Russell – Every Day’s Pulaski Day, Episode One

CNN – Charlie Sheen Loved by Chicago Crowd

Charlie Sheen’s “Violent Torpedo of Truth” live stage show had more success in Chicago Sunday night than it had the previous night in Detroit, working better comedy into the show such as this exchange– Why does he pay for sex? He “ran out of things to buy.”

Charlie Sheen takes on Chicago

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Dum Dum Girls Cover Big Star

Dum Dum Girls cover Big Star

Stay Beautiful Chicago: Joey the Junior Reporter With the Chicago Blackhawks Talking Girls and Beautiful Patrick Sharp

Arcade Fire Hipster Attack

Chicago Snow Sculptures

We’ll Get ‘em Next Movie: Stat Geek Determines Historical Moment of Ferris Bueller’s Cub Game and Discovers that the Cubs Lost

It’s all here…

Also in EastPortlandBlog.com:

The World Series Championship Trophy Comes to Redding, CA – by Chuck Strom

October Baseball in San Francisco, by Chuck Strom

Quadrilogy of My Favorite Snow Shovel

Kidd Russell – Backyard Heroes

This will bring back some memories. Any guy who grew up playing football will feel this one. Reminds me of growing up back in the 60625 when it was still part of the 312 and running in the mud with a football till it got too dark to see at every park and empty . . . → Read More: Kidd Russell – Backyard Heroes

Kidd Russell – E North Ave

KiddRussellmusic.com

Jim Cantore – Thunder Snow in Chicago Blizzard 2011

Personality Traits of NFC North Fans & Division Rivalries, by Darren McKellin

Anna McKellin dressed as Randy Moss.

The NFC North is a division of the National Football League’s National Football Conference. It currently has three members: the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings, with the Detroit Lions playing on the NFC North Junior Varsity. The Bears, Packers and Lions have been in the . . . → Read More: Personality Traits of NFC North Fans & Division Rivalries, by Darren McKellin