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You love to go out. We love to go out. You love to eat. We love to eat. You love to drink. Well, you get the idea. So when you're itching for the lastest Chicago nightlife has to offer, check out The Extrovert for up-to-the minute details on the scene.

Archive: May 04, 2007

How do you say "Funky Cold Medina" in Spanish?

Well, you may get to find out this weekend, when rapper Tone Loc--clearly the king of Mexican pop music--performs at Cinco Division at Mother's. It may not be the most traditional Cinco de Mayo party, but it's, um, the only one featuring a co-star of "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective." What do you think? Do you like your Cinco de Mayo festivities traditional, or a little more of a "Wild Thing"?

What? Tone's not cool enough for you? Then please let us give ourselves a little plug: Metromix is joining forces with RedEye's new Saturday edition, debuting tomorrow. We will give you the 5 must-do things of the weekend. But don't go looking for it in those red boxes, this edition will be delivered for free -- all you have to do is sign up.






Categories: Matt Pais Music
May 04, 2007 5:21 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cocaine takes another blow

Talk about "just say no"!

Our big story Wednesday was all about the lastest energy drinks, including one buzz bev that was just begging for controversy -- it was called Cocaine. Also on Wednesday (coincidence?), Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan demanded the beverage no longer be sold in the state, stating that it's in violation of Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. While Cocaine doesn't actually contain cocaine, Madigan's said the product "promotes the use of illegal drugs."


If you look at the Cocaine web site today, sure enough, it says the drink is no longer for sale not only in Illinois, but also in Texas and Connecticut.

So what are you missing? We taste tested the Cocaine drink, as well as cocktails made with the stuff and other other amped-up alcohol available at local clubs.

But what do you think: Should Illinois ban this drink because of its name?






May 04, 2007 12:53 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Review: Amy Winehouse/Patrick Wolf at the Vic

We like Amy Winehouse's latest album, "Back to Black," and we're not the only ones: There's so much buzz behind the British soul singer that her two sold-out shows at Schubas had to be combined into one massive -- still sold-out show -- at the Vic. Just one problem: Winehouse is a snooze on stage.

During her 60-minute set, the tiny-waisted crooner with the huge hair never seemed like she was trying terribly hard, and only showed her personality when tossing pieces of candy into the crowd. Her large backing band-- featuring a three-piece horn section and two backup singers--looked bored most of the time, as songs like "Me and Mr. Jones" came and went with little excitement. The ensemble tried to liven up already-soulful tunes like "Rehab" by speeding things up, which did more harm than good. Throughout Winehouse's performance, the music sounded just right for a dinner party, and pretty blah for an hour of packed-in head-bobbing at the Vic.

Fortunately, opener Patrick Wolf (supporting his eclectic recent album "The Magic Position") showed more life on stage, bopping and prancing around in a checkered, chest-revealing top and red shorts that did nothing to flatter his pale-as-an-English-schoolboy legs but did match his hair. Wolf seemed happy to be in Chicago, and we hear he partied at Debonair Social Club after the show-- in more or less the same outfit, believe it or not (though he left before local rockers The Assassins took the stage). If you haven't checked him out, here's "The Magic Position" video from YouTube:










Categories: Matt Pais Music
May 04, 2007 11:46 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

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