The Propaganda Machine will be rocking the Lakefront in Rogers Park at the fabulous Artists Of The Wall Festival!
We will be playing at 2:45. Come enjoy the beach, the sun, the festival, and THE BLUES!!!
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Mon 11 Jun 2018
Propaganda Machine At Pratt Beach, 6/16!!!
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Thu 19 Apr 2018
Propaganda Machine Show & Cinco De Michael!!!
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An Evening With
Stann Champion’s Propaganda Machine
Fuller’s Pub 3203 W Irving Park Rd
Saturday, May 5
9:30
This Show Is Not To Be Missed!!!
Fuller’s Pub is a great venue; an old-school Chicago Saloon that’s earned the title “The Friendliest Bar In Chicago.” We’ll be doing three long sets; giving us the chance to really stretch our legs and rock the roof off the joint.
Classic Chicago Blues, 60’s Garage Rock, 1940’s Jump Blues, Hot Blues/Rock Originals, Reggae, Soul.
The Full Arsenal Will Be On Display!
And did I mention that there’s no cover and reasonably-priced beverages?
Or that it will be my 55th birthday? That’s right! I’m turning 55 on 5/5!
How can I not commemorate this with a special show?
Yeah, You KNOW where you’re gonna be!!!*
*Important Info:
Fuller’s Pub Is CASH ONLY.
Yeah, they are that Old School.
The beauty is that their drinks aren’t real expensive so you won’t have to bring bags full of currency, and you can save your Krugerrands to tip the band! 😉
Sun 25 Mar 2018
Propaganda Machine At Independence Tap!!! 4/14
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Stann Champion’s Propaganda Machine Returns To Rock The Indy!!!
Saturday, April 14 7:30PM
Independence Tap, 3932 W Irving Park Rd.
Special Guest: VBMJ (formerly The Vandabobs)
We Will Be Bringing The Spring Thing!
We’re thrilled to be returning to our favorite haunt, the ever-awesome Independence Tap. Come on down and enjoy our Signature Blend of Classic Chicago Blues, 1960’s Blues Rock, 1940’s Jump Blues, Ska, Soul, and scintillating Original Songs.
BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!!!
Here’s A Video From Our Last Visit There:
Tue 23 Jan 2018
Evening With The Propaganda Machine 2/10/18—CANCELLED
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NOTE: A COMBINATION OF MICROBES AND WINTER STORMS HAS FORCED US TO CANCEL THIS SHOW
On the plus side: We’re rescheduled for Saturday, May 5. Stay tuned for more news!
An Evening With
Stann Champion’s Propaganda Machine
Fuller’s Pub 3203 W Irving Park Rd
Saturday, February 10
9:30
This Show Is Not To Be Missed!!!
Fuller’s Pub is a great venue; an old-school Chicago Saloon that’s earned the title “The Friendliest Bar In Chicago.” We’ll be doing three long sets; giving us the chance to really stretch our legs and rock the roof off the joint.
Classic Chicago Blues, 60’s Garage Rock, 1940’s Jump Blues, Hot Blues/Rock Originals, Reggae, Soul.
The Full Arsenal Will Be On Display!
And did I mention that there’s no cover and reasonably-priced beverages?
Yeah, You KNOW where you’re gonna be!!!*
*Important Info:
Fuller’s Pub Is CASH ONLY.
Yeah, they are that Old School.
The beauty is that their drinks aren’t real expensive so you won’t have to bring bags full of currency, and you can save your Krugerrands to tip the band! 😉
Sun 12 Feb 2017
Milestones And A New Beginning For Stann Champion
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Milestones And A New Beginning For Stann Champion
2017 Shall Be A Big Year For Chicago Music Legend Stann Champion
In 2016, Chicago Music Awards made guitarist/vocalist/composer Stann Champion a Lifetime Achievement Honoree for his role in establishing the Chicago Reggae scene in the 1970’s & 80’s with bands such as Gypsy-Fari and Safari, then pioneering the Tropical Roots sound in 1987 with his band, Roots Rock Society.
As the venerable multiple award-winning Roots Rock Society celebrates their 30th Year, Champion looks to the future by reaching into his past.
Spurred on by his Lifetime Achievement Honor and to commemorate the “RRS 30” Anniversary, Stann has begun a new project, Stann Champion’s Propaganda Machine. The Propaganda Machine marks a return for Champion to the music that first inspired him as a boy.
The Propaganda Machine plays a hot mix of Classic Chicago Blues, 1960’s Garage Rock, and 1940’s Jump Blues. These are the songs Stann played along with in his bedroom as a teenager while dreaming of becoming a musician. These torrid tunes are interspersed with originals from Champion and Harmonica/Vocalist Michael Hollywood. Bassist David Bernstein and Drummer Dave Smith (also the rhythm section for Roots Rock Society) complete this tight ensemble.
Stann wishes to announce a series of shows/events in 2017 Celebrating 30 Years of Roots Rock Society and the Launch of Stann Champion’s Propaganda Machine; beginning with these two in February:
Stann Champion’s Propaganda Machine
Independence Tap
3932 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago
Saturday, February 18
8 PM
Stann Champion’s Propaganda Machine (L to R): Stann Champion- Guitar, Vocals; David Bernstein- Bass; Michael Hollywood- Harmonica, Vocals; Dave Smith- Drums
Roots Rock Society
Roots Room
5203 N Kimball Ave, Chicago
Saturday, February 25
7 & 10 PM
Roots Rock Society (L to R): David Bernstein- Bass, Vocals; Dave Smith- Drums; Judy Director- Keyboards, Vocals; Stann Champion- Guitar, Vocals.
Roots Rock Society’s most recent Album is entitled “TimeBless” and is available at Rolling Stone Records, the RootsRoom, and RRS Live shows.
Coming Soon: Stann Champion’s Propaganda Machine is putting the finishing touches on their upcoming single, “The Midnight Rocker.”
For More Info & Updates Visit: rootsrocksociety.com
Thu 17 Nov 2016
The Propaganda Machine Is Rockin’ The Roots Room November 26!
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COME DANCE OFF THAT TURKEY!!!
We Had A Blast At The Independence Tap, But Now We’re Back On “Home Court” For A Post-Thanksgiving Party!
Stop By Early And Enjoy A Delicious Filipino/Pan-Asian Dinner At Merla’s Kitchen Before We Blow The Roof Off The Roots Room!!!
Click Here For More Info About The Propaganda Machine
Sun 30 Oct 2016
Big Show Coming Up On November 11!
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The Roots Room Shall Be Doing A Takeover Night At The Independence Tap!!!
Mark Your Calendars For November 11, This Is Going To Be Epic!!!
We’ve Been Having So Much Fun At The Roots Room That We Decided To Take It On The Road!!!
The night will start with a Solo Music Set by Chicago Music Award Lifetime Achievement Honoree Stann Champion.
Then I (in my Comedy Persona) will host a Variety Open Mic. All Genres of Performer Welcome.
And then the night will close with a SMOKING HOT set by Stann’s newest band, The Propaganda Machine, featuring Yours Truly (in Musician Persona) on Harmonica.
This shall be a Wing Ding of Epic Proportions!!!
Come on down and check it out!
OR BETTER YET
Come On Down And Do Some Performing Yourself!!!
The Propaganda Machine Rockin’ The Roots Room!!! Stann Champion- Guitar, Vocals, Michael Hollywood- Harmonica, Vocals, David Bernstein- Bass, Dave Smith- Drums.