ii - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T08:12:44Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/iiThe GroovaLottos Road to the Grammys Start Off with a Packed Househttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/the-groovalottos-road-to-the-grammys-start-off-with-a-packed2018-01-21T18:52:50.000Z2018-01-21T18:52:50.000ZMwalim *7) DaPhunkeeProfessorhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/Mwalim7DaPhunkeeProfessor<div><p><b>Dedham Square Coffeehouse was packed to capacity and the windows</b></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828600883,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="368" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828600883,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-right" alt="3828600883?profile=original" /></a> <b>were covered with steam from the dance floor. The GroovaLottos kick off mini tour with a true party. Next stops: Taj II in New York City, and MMAS @ Great Woods in Mansfield, MA.</b></p><p>If you weren't at the <i>Coffeehouse Soul Sessions</i> on Saturday, January 20th, you truly missed, what has been described as a party and a revival. The GroovaLottos had the suburban eatery packed to capacity, with the dance floor full most of the night and a lot of the food and beverages sold out. CDs were sold hand over fist and people lined up to sign the mailing list. It's the kind of night indie bands dream about and the kind of night that The GroovaLottos have been experiencing more and more.The premiere of <i>Soul Sessions</i> as a monthly offering at the Dedham Square Coffeehouse, in Dedham, MA was an amazing event and the kick-off of The GroovaLottos 'Road To The Grammys' mini tour.<br /><br />This coming Tuesday they are bringing their party vibe to Taj Lounge II, 48 West 21st St, NYC for the UBC-TV Pre-Grammy Kick-Off Party. There the band, their Grammy nominated song, "Do You Mind(IfWeDanceWitYoDates)?", and the line dance 'The Phunk' will be featured at the party and on the New York Cable show. The party starts at 6pm.</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8B3X1_DyC7U?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p><span>Saturday, January 27th, the band will be in concert, with international folk-jazz sensation, the Louis Apollon Band at the MMAS Center for the Arts @ Great Woods, 888 South Main Street, Mansfield, MA. Show time is at 7:30 pm.</span><br /><br /><span>Coffeehouse Soul Sessions will reconvene on Saturday, February 10, 8pm at the Dedham Square Coffeehouse, 565 High St, Dedham, MA.</span><br /><br /><span>Join the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/phunksquad" target="_blank">Phunk Squad</a> and stay informed on the activities and events of The GroovaLottos:</span><br /><span><a href="http://tinyurl.com/phunksquad">http://tinyurl.com/phunksquad</a></span></p><p></p></div>Chicago Tribune says Tillman"...would be African-Americans' voice in the majority party in the U.S. House."https://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/chicago-tribune-says-tillman-would-be-african-americans-voice-in2014-10-26T22:56:03.000Z2014-10-26T22:56:03.000ZGlo Shannonhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/GloShannon<div><p><br /><strong>Chicago Tribune say candidate Jimmy Lee Tillman, II "aligns with the GOP as the party that ended slavery and desegregated public schools." and "...would be African-Americans' voice in the majority in the US House"</strong></p><p><span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828568936,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="150" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828568936,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-left" alt="3828568936?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><span>Chicago Tribune 2014 endorsements</span></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828568936,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><br /></a>Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush, who has been in office since 1993, isn't much of a presence in the district or on Capitol Hill. He took a leave of absence to deal with his wife's illness, no doubt a big reason he missed more than a third of votes in 2013. But he's had one of the worst missed-vote records in Congress for several years. Constituents complain that his office doesn't return phone calls; local mayors say they field those pleas for help instead. It has been 14 years since an energetic up-and-comer — Barack Obama — tried and failed to beat Rush. There are plenty of other up-and-comers, but they're waiting for Rush to abdicate the throne. It's time.</p><p>Rush's Republican opponent in the 1st District, Jimmy Lee Tillman of Chicago, has Democratic genes. He's the son of former Ald. Dorothy Tillman. But he says he aligns with the GOP as the party that ended slavery and desegregated public schools. He says he would be African-Americans' voice in the majority party in the U.S. House...</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828568973,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><span class="font-size-3"><span>http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-congress-endorse-edit-1015-20141014-story.html</span><br /></span><br /></a></p></div>