Rust Belt Boss Reggae - RBBR

06/14/2024

This Saturday in Chicago!!! June 15 from 8pm to midnight! Free 50s Rock’n’Roll rhythm n blues surf garage and soulful tunes at plus a 8:30 free jive lesson. Come join the fun!!!

06/08/2024

Here is my (Ian) playlist from last night in an approximate order they were played. Again not all songs were on Spotify (in the comments)

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06/08/2024

Early warning, next month we will be spinning on July 13th, which is the second SATURDAY at The Native, 9pm

06/07/2024

Pick one up tonight! A big shout out to The Coldest Zine

Also, we still have shirts for sale, the inventory is starting to run low, so get one while you can.

Turned my interview with DJ Dreadnaught of Rust Belt Boss Reggae - RBBR into a little pamphlet. Copies available for free at tonight's RBBR at The Native

05/31/2024

05/23/2024

We have a special guest DJ for June's RBBR event, a reunion of sorts... details will be posted soon!

05/17/2024

Sunday Funday!

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day!

05/11/2024

Amplified Chicago is Back! in the Tavern downstairs at Next Sunday May 19th from 2:30pm-6:30pm. Katja-Anna Garza, Brendan and Ian McNally Rust Belt Boss Reggae - RBBR as well as our Super Hero of Soul!!! Djan Holiday will be on the decks as well as myself Debbie Benjamin-Koller !
Heart Of Chicago Soul Club

We are Scooter Friendly VCOA Chicago and ChicagoVespisti — at Color Club. We will be spinning … come out for a great Sunday afternoon hang like we used to at Golden Dagger.

05/08/2024

A couple of people have asked me if I have created any playlists, so I decided to create one of my set from last Friday. This is close to the order that I played them, enjoy:

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05/04/2024

Shirrrrttttttts

05/03/2024

We have some big dates planned ahead and hope you will save the date. We will have our next Dance Party at June 8th and are announcing our big 1 Year Anniversary party at Color Club for July 27th. We have some big surprises planned for so stay tuned!! We also will be out and about spinning, Debbie will be spinning at at May 19th from 1-2:15, Kat and will be hosting Amplified Chicago at Colorclub’s Tavern at 2:30 5/19, and RBBR will be going head to head Sunday Sept 1 at the scooter rally at stay tuned for all the !

05/03/2024

05/01/2024

Shirts are in! 🔥 Limited one time run. Sizes available SM to ###L. Soft, quality 100% cotton shirts. $25 each, come grab one this Friday at The Native

04/19/2024

Who am I going to see at the Skatalites on Wednesday?

Stay tuned for the May 3rd RBBR event. We have a special guest DJ hitting the decks with us!

Join us in celebrating the 60th Anniversary at Des Plaines Theatre

🎟 Get tickets at 👉 https://ow.ly/Fa2r50QI1Yn

04/13/2024

Templars Pre-party

04/10/2024

It's a great day when The Skatalites roll into town! Pick up their brand new 45 at these shows, or at the Jump Up webshop!

04/10/2024

If anyone is going to Nashville this weekend, Ian has been added to the Templar's pre-party 🔥🔥🔥

04/05/2024

Friday night has finally come around...

I was suprised that no one has post this fantastic song before

03/26/2024

Starting a monthly or so email newsletter for shorter content such as zine updates, stuff related to what I've covered and news on shows in Chicago area.

https://thecoldestzine.com/mailing-list/

03/25/2024

03/23/2024

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Ska Island

03/20/2024

Rest well Greg Lee, you were an inspiration to all