Great Western Forum

So, months back when UYD-live fever was in full swing, I got in touch with Jah to say that my venue was down to host UYD live in Chicago. I think I posted it on the UYD Chicago group too.

That was back when I had a venue to offer. On Jan 5th, we received a cease and desist for running an unlicensed business and violating Public Place of Amusement regulations.

The gallery, Quennect4, has been around for almost 5 years, and I’ve been involved for a little over 3. We don’t want to shut down now, so we’re planning to move elsewhere and transition from DIY gallery to legitimate venue.

We’re raising funds to help with the transition between now and May 12th on kickstarter.com.

Please make a pledge on kickstarter if you have the means, and link up with us on the book to get info about benefit shows in the next few months.

kickstarter - http://kck.st/9eSj22

the book - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quennect-4-Gallery-Official/135112193834
flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhonathanfg/collections/72157604584492203/

Tried to post some youtube footage from the basement. Didn’t work, anyone with an assist? Here’s the playlist…
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=02BCAAF49789DD57

I’m a bit of a homer, but these guys have definitely taken an active role in promoting independent music and art in Chicago.  It is good stuff all around.  I’m dropping a few bucks in the bucket for sure.

Oh, and they are all about UYD as well.  They had a few people in the house for last night’s Jogger show in Chicago.

Big ups to Q4.

GapersBlock.com (who are awesome) just put up this article summarizing the whole situation. Including some more of the history of the space.

http://gapersblock.com/ac/2010/03/10/humboldt-cultural-center-in-a-bind/

Last time I’ll plug this, I swear. Our Benefit Compilation Album went up this weekend. Check it.

http://quennect4.bandcamp.com/

http://vimeo.com/11341680