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Champaign-Urbana, IL - Musician, producer, composer, audio designer, and DJ Larry E. Gates II  has played hundreds of stages across the nation and has shared those stages with the likes of Chuck Berry, G. Love & Special Sauce, 30 Seconds To Mars, Local H, Superdrag, Trombone Shorty, Brother Ali, The Nappy Roots, Blueprint, DJ Rare Groove, Illogic, and many others.

 

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Feel Good Fridays: Frank Leone

Young Frank is at it again - this time he recruited the U of I drumline. I'm telling you.....fire.

Throwback Thursdays: Bob Marley

Over the years, Bob Marley recorded several versions of his hit "Mellow Mood" but the original take from 1966 has a little more spring in it's step. Dig this - it'll put a smile on your face.

Way Gone Wednesdays: Sea Lion

"Sea Lion" is one of my favorite Sage Francis songs and according to him, it's his most covered tune. But check out this haunting ukulele version by Picnic at Gunnars and if you don't know it, check out the original here.

 

Real Talk Tuesdays: Lykke Li

Why isn't Lykke Li the biggest star on the planet? I'm convinced that her music is too smart and sophisticated for common denominators. She's brilliant.

Feel Good Fridays: Your Old Droog

Your Old Droog rips a crafty tale over a Beastie Boys instrumental. Let's go get that paper.