Zona Libre Oct 15-16 - Details! YOU'RE INVITED!

[Charlie De Leonardis]

Press release below for the Pilsen Open Studios event this weekend! 
-Charlie D

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release

 

Contact: Jaime Garza

Phone: 773.982.4600

Email: rockotitl...@gmail.com

 

 

Artists and Musicians join creative forces:

Pilsen Soundtrack 2.0 @ Pilsen Open Studios Oct 15-16. 

 

 

Chicago, IL - October 6, 2011 –

 

With digital downloading of music becoming the norm, album cover art for records and cds has become less of a staple and more of a nostalgic memory.

But the producers of Pilsen Soundtrack 2.0 are determined to fight back that trend.  They have included a twenty-page art booklet pairing seven of Chicago’s most noteworthy artists with seven outstanding musical acts.  Both Artists and musicians have roots in the vibrant and culturally wealthy Pilsen neighborhood.

 

“Art and music go together,” says PS 2.0 producer Jaime Rodriguez Garza.   “We don’t feel we have to surrender to economic trends or conditions. We want to present art in all its dimensions.  We have the talent and there is no reason to take shortcuts.”

 

Co producer Lupillo Ponce adds, “Music is mentally visual and visual art is rhythmic. Our cd and book prove that, just as the LPs from the 60’s and 70’s that we loved so much did.  I would buy records based on the art alone.”

 

The highly anticipated second compilation album and art book PILSEN SOUNDTRACK 2.0 is scheduled for release on October 15th 2011, as part of the 9th annual 18th St. Pilsen Open Studios artwalk at Zona Libre Gallery / APO Community Arts and Cultural Center at 1438 West 18th St. in Pilsen

 

 

This second compilation CD features 7 Chicago musical acts ranging in genres from hip hop, Puerto Rican bomba, spoken word, ska, reggae to classical music. In addition, the album also contains a 20-page art booklet insert, featuring 7 different visual artists that live or work in Chicago’s Pilsen community.

 

The album release will take place at the APO Community Arts and Cultural Center. The release party will also be this years Pilsen Open Studios official after-party

 

 

 

 

Rockotitlan Chicago presents:

PILSEN SOUNDTRACK 2.0 RELEASE PARTY

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

Zona Libre Gallery/Stage at A.P.O.

1436 W. 18th St, Chicago IL 60608

Doors open at 8

Free entrance with album purchase, $15

Entrance without album purchase, $10

 

All artist featured in the Pilsen Soundtrack

will perform and visual art will be on display (and silent auctioned)

www.rockotitlanchicago.com

 

Click here for Facebook event page

 

PILSEN SOUNDTRACK 2.0

The mission of the album is to support and promote independent artists across the Chicago land area. In accord with Phillip Morris’ music lyric “It’s hard to start a revolution if you sit around and do nothing”, the artists featured on the album and art book have worked diligently to spread their visions of cultural preservation and social justice through the creation of art.

 

About the artists:

Hector Duarte has dedicated himself to creating paintings and murals that provoke individuals to reconsider their views and current policies on immigration. While many artists continue to follow the haughty white wall gallery format, Victor M. Montañez has challenges us to redefine art by painting interactive “touch friendly” pieces and inviting community members and patrons to participate in the creation of art by sharing artistic intent. 

Besides Duarte and Montañez, the art book features Robert Valadez, Diana Solis, Jose Luis Piña Morales, Frank Diaz and Alfonso "Piloto" Nieves.

 

The musical group Buya has devoted themselves to the preservation of the traditional music of Puerto Rico, bomba. Each of the 14 artists/musician/band included in the compilation contributes to their respective communities in their own unique ways. Rockotitlan Chicago is proud to continue supporting independent artists and their many initiatives.

 

Musical Artists on the Pilsen Soundtrack are: Maria Luz Carballo (blues), Phillip Morris (hip hop), Buya (bomba), Malafacha (ska/reggae), Ivan Resendiz (classical guitar), Ruben H. Amaro (rock) and Cafe con Milk (spoken word).

 

Included in the art book/Cd are foreword by Catalina Maria Johnson PhD and Stephanie Marriquez, also features bios by artist/editor Benjamín Anaya. The Pilsen Sountrack series is an independent initiative by Rockotitlan Chicago, Producciones Azules and independent artists.

The seven artworks featured in the PS2.0 will be on display at the Zona Libre Gallery.  As if that alone is not enough, an additional thirteen musical acts and thirteen additional outstanding visual artists will join forces for an unprecedented creative weekend of art and music that will blow minds and capture hearts.

 

 

Click here for updates and more info.

 

 

9th ANNUAL 18th St.  PILSEN OPEN STUDIOS

This October, a collection of over 50 artists’ studios, alternative spaces, galleries, and cafes from around the Pilsen neighborhood will gather once again to host one of the city’s largest independently-produced open studios.

 

The 9th annual 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios will take place October 15-16, 2011, as one of the premier events of the citywide Chicago Artists Month. Extending from Western Ave. to Halsted (16th St. to 24th St.), the event will largely feature the work of artists residing in the Pilsen area, as well as other local, national, and international artists invited to exhibit at select galleries. Last year, over 4,000 people descended onto Pilsen to enjoy a celebration of art, culture and community. This year, over 80 artists will be showcasing their work in more than 40 studios, alternative spaces, and cafes. 

 

As the cultural heart of Chicago’s Mexican community, Pilsen is home to a formidable mural movement, a national arts center, and a community of residents and artists fiercely proud of where they live. This energy fueled the creation of 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios, which unlike other events, is focused on showcasing independent artists’ studios. Montserrat Alsina, artist and owner of Colibri Studio/Gallery in Pilsen, has served as Director of the event the last four years, which is continually produced entirely by the local artists themselves. Colibri (2032 W. 18th St.) will serve as the central hub, offering maps, information, and will also be the boarding and departing point for special buses dropping off visitors to the different sites.

For more info visit: www.pilsenopenstudios.net

 

ZONA LIBRE: Music Stage & Gallery (1438 W. 18th St. #21 on Map)

As part of the Pilsen Open Studios, Zona Libre will host the cd release party and will feature an aditional 12 reknown artists. Sculpture, photography, painting, body art, mixed media and installation work will be exhibiting on one of the biggest studios in the 50+ artwalk this year. Artsists include Charlie de Leonardis, Chrystal L. McGrew, Tommy Reyes, Chaun PridGeon, Doug Britt-Reyes, Lara Kaage, Fausto Lopez, Rene R. Montañez, Victor M. Montañez, Quintana Studio, Alma Dominguez and Jackie Orozco. Plus, live musical performances will be playing throught both days.

Click here for updates and more info.

 

 

 

Rockotitlan Chicago is an independent cultural and artistic production and promotion organization working in Chicago & surrounding suburbs producing concerts, art shows and community events since 2000. Rockotitlan prides itself in presenting multi-cultural events with local and international music and art.

 

 

For interviews, mp3's and high res photos please contact Jaime Garza at rockotitl...@gmail.com

More info: www.rockotitlanchicago.com

 

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