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Before Kelly Stone came to Arts of Life, his home reported no artmaking, no verbal language other than “yes” and “no,” and certainly no rock songs written, performed, and recorded. All that changed when he joined the Chicago Studio in 2003. Twenty years later, his life, independence, and creative practice continue to grow. Kelly’s early […]
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On a Saturday afternoon at The Empty Bottle, Pantyhose was clearing the stage from their opening set. The Arts of Life Band took the stage, as William Johnson played his keyboard and George Lawler set down a beat the drums. Jake Gold and Taylor Hales tuned their guitar and bass, and singers, Whitney Allen and
Kinda Weirdy: A New Album from The Arts of Life Band Read More »
On Thursday, October 20th, Van Go Go performed from participants and supporters of Resources for Community Living, a Rolling Meadows based organization that offers adults with disabilities opportunities to achieve greater self-esteem, dignity, and participation in all aspects of community life through affordable, independent housing options, individualized skill instruction, and necessary support services. Woodfield Mall’s
Van Go Go performs for Resources for Community Living’s Mixer at Level 257 Read More »
On Thursday, June 30th, hundreds assembled in a ballroom at the Hyatt O’Hare in Rosemont to kick off National Miss Amazing. The crowd included dozens of beauty queens and their friends, family, and supporters, all decked out in their finest.After an inspiring program, including speeches from several former National Miss Amazing winners, Van Go Go
Van Go Go at National Miss Amazing: A Photo Essay Read More »
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ART OF LIFE BAND CONCERT THIS FRIDAY 8;00 JUN 19 Read More »
(Above: Ted Gram-Boarini drops a beat with Domeic Bucci at Van Go Go’s sold out performance at Evanston SPACE)”I think its fun to be part of a band that I can share my points of view with. It’s fun. Before I was in a band, I was writing songs by myself and I felt kind
Meet Van Go Go : Ted Gram-Boarini Read More »
(Above: Hector “Sketch” Jones” sings a cool harmony with bandmate Nikole Heusman at the Arts of Life’s 2013 WInter Spectacular)”Being in the band, I get to write my own material and I get to showcase my talents. Like my rapping. They call me Sketch-o-matic. I like playing the drums, too, because I get to put
Meet Van Go Go: Hector “Sketch” Jones Read More »
It was to a sold out crowd at Evanston SPACE that Van Go Go performed their biggest show to date. After spending nearly a year and half of rigorously writing new material, and playing a few small shows, the band was pleased to hear the invitation to perform at the renowned venue on Sunday, June
Van Go Go Breaks it Down at Evanston SPACE Read More »
I’m in the band called Van Go Go and we are a group from Glenview and there are like 10 members and I’m the only rapper. The rest of my members are singers to where I do both. I’m in this group to get myself out there so people know I do more then just working
Hector Talks Van Go Go Read More »
You may have seen them at The Arts of Life’s Summer Carnival. Or maybe you have been hearing all those hipsters with the skinny jeans and exaggerated mustaches talking about them at the bus stop. But who is Van Go Go? It started in 2011 when the North Shore Music Ensemble (NSME) was formed. As
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