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COVER: “Body: House Dance Summit 2024” – (August 29 · 5pm – August 30 · 10:30pm)
Photo courtesy of: https://www.facebook.com/jordonez1234 Tickets $27 – $100: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/body-house-dance-summit-2024-tickets-934277367757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 4:00 PM – 8:45 PM August 29th: Workshops @ Steadfast Dance Center Date: Thursday, August 29th Time: 4PM – 8:45 PM Location: Steadfast Dance Center, 1860 S. Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL Instructors & Class Schedule: 4:00PM Jay-J(Jus.be) , 5:11PM Trish (Devine Instant), 6:22PM Brand1 (Circle […]
Cover: BILLY RAY VALENTINE PRESENTS “UNITED NATIONS” FILM DEBUT
Photos courtesy of Singles Films and Music Entertainment STREAMS EVERYWHERE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024 In the past 5 years, writer, director, and producer Billy Ray Valentine has entertained us with his visions. With streaming phenomenons such as “LIL CEASAR“, “ROSELAND“, “MAGIC“, “THE WALK OF RUFUS 1&2“, and “A MASQUERADE TRAPP“, Mr. Valentine now brings […]
Cover: Actor Ozie Nzeribe New Role in TUBI Thriller Mystery ‘Rock The Boat 2’
Photo credit: Zmny Records Ozie Nzeribe who portrayed Royale Hughes in seasons 1 and 2 of the Apple TV+ series ‘Swagger’ is set to star in the Tubi thriller mystery ‘Rock The Boat 2, a project by Footage Films with Chris Stokes as director and Marques Houston as producer. Nzeribe will play Durell, a […]
Cover Story: BIG V of NAPPY ROOTS
Photo credits: Eric Logan / Videos credits: YouTube Vito Tisdale, also known as “Big V” or “Vito Banga,” is a former member and front man of the multiplatinum hip-hop group Nappy Roots. Big V has been credited as the architect of several of the group’s biggest hits including “Po Folks” and “AwNaw”. Hip Hop […]
COVER STORY: “DJ LIL JOHN” – Chicago’s OWN!
All photo credits: John Coleman III John Coleman III aka DJ LIL’ JOHN, is without question one of Chicago’s most well-respected DJs. From school gymnasiums to roller rinks, from nightclub residencies to nationally syndicated mix shows, millions of people have heard his “hands do the talking.” John’s passion has always been in radio. He […]
GO BANG! Magazine: Celebrating Four Years of Making Noise!
On November 24, 2019, I accepted an offer for my dream job with a radio station, as a freelance writer and social media manager. This was my first time fully pursuing my dream of being self-employed, so I took a leap of faith and accepted the position, as a side hustle to my main job. […]
Cover Story: TAMARIE T. & THEE ELEKTRA KUMPANY
Photo courtesy of Seed Lynn Established on the southside of Chicago in 2013, Tamarie T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany stand as torchbearers of a transformative musical odyssey, inviting audiences into the realm of Exotik Funk—an original, authentic sound curated by Tamarie T. himself. Within this sonic universe, a rich tapestry unfolds, intricately weaving together […]
Cover Story: “ROBBI THE PROMOTER” – CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF PROMOTING!!!
Photo credit: Angieski For 30 years, Robbi’s been treating Promotion as an art form! He puts his heart and soul into every aspect. His innovative and evolving marketing strategies, captivating social media posts, and engaging content truly captures the essence of events, which generates significant buzz among a target audience. Robbi The Promoter is […]
COVER STORY: The Black & Brown Gay Community’s Influence in the Formation of HOUSE
Photo courtesy of: GRAYAREA.CO In honor of Black History Month, let’s give props to the Black & Brown members of the gay community and one of their many contributions to the world… HOUSE!!! House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the African American and Latino LGBTQ+ communities of Chicago and […]
Literary/Poetry: “W.H.A.T.” – BOOK BY CHICAGO & CABRINI-GREEN’S OWN VINCENT JOHNSON
Photos provided by Vincent Johnson Contrary to the stigma and misnomer surrounding Cabrini-Green, the area he grew up in what was simply known as Frances Cabrini, located on the near northside of Chicago and originally referred to as Little Italy. Before the red and white projects were built, the Row Houses as they were […]
Cover Story: CHICAGO’S OWN “DJ SLUGO” – GHETTO HOUSE PIONEER, LABEL OWNER, PRODUCER & REMIXER
Photos courtesy of DJ Slugo DJ Slugo has been performing since the early 1990’s as a founding member of Chicago’s infamous Dance Mania label, along with co-conspirators Paul Johnson and DJ Deeon. Slugo is world-renowned for his hits including, “Wouldn’t You Like to be a Hoe Too?“, “A Blunt“, “Godzilla Track“, “Where the Rats?“, […]
Cover/Literature/Music: HOLLE THEE MAXWELL BOOK, CD & TEE SHIRT SIGNING EVENT
Photos provided by Holle Thee Maxwell & Connie Carroll: When you mention the name ”HOLLY MAXWELL”, you have mentioned a name that is respected all over the world. She IS “THEE entertainer’s entertainer” and IS better than she has ever been before! Musically, this lady has done it all, traveled everywhere and knows everybody that […]
Music: HOUSE PIONEER DJ/PRODUCER JESSE SAUNDERS NEEDS OUR HELP!!!
Photos courtesy of Facebook DONATE As most of you know, our brother in House music, Jesse Saunders suffered a severe stroke in November of 2022. Since then, he has been hospitalized, then in rehab, non-vocal, getting fed through a tube, his walk staggers, and he had been trying to get back to some semblance of […]
Theatre: DANA DELANY, DOT-MARIE JONES AND THOMAS MURPHY MOLONY OPEN HIGHWAY PATROL
(Chicago, IL) Opening tonight, “IRL” at Goodman Theatre, is Highway Patrol—Emmy Award-winning actor Dana Delany’s (China Beach, Desperate Housewives) true personal story crafted entirely from her digital archive of hundreds of tweets and direct messages on Twitter. Together with three-time Emmy Award nominee Dot-Marie Jones (Glee’s Coach Beiste) and emerging Chicago actor Thomas Murphy Molony […]
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!!
Salute to Black History Month in Chicago! ✊ February is Black History Month, and Chicago, its birthplace, offers a vibrant tapestry of events and experiences to celebrate the rich contributions of the Black community. Here are some ways you can join the celebration: Immerse yourself in history: Bronzeville: Take a self-guided walking tour of Bronzeville, […]
Cover Story: DJ/PRODUCER BLACK COFFEE INVOLVED IN SERIOUS FLIGHT ACCIDENT
Photo courtesy of Facebook & Article reprinted from Mixmag Magazine Black Coffee is currently receiving medical treatment after he was involved in a “severe travel accident on a flight” while travelling to a show in Argentina, supposedly from turbulence. Please join me in prayer for a full recovery for Black Coffee. […]
GO BANG! Magazine Wishes You A Merry Christmas!!!
As we come to the close of 2023, GO BANG! Magazine and myself, Pierre, would like to wish you and yours a HAPPY HOLIDAY season and a prosperous New Year. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones, and make a POSITIVE difference in someone’s life, each and every day. Live life to the […]
COVER STORY: “Are you really Barack Obama?!”
Shared from The Obama Foundation Santa… err… President Obama stopped by an elementary school on the South Side of Chicago on Tuesday to spread some holiday cheer, and one student couldn’t believe her eyes! Take a LOOK!!! We hope this brings a smile to your face and puts you in the holiday spirit. Forward this […]
COVER STORY: TV/Film/Music: OZIE NZERIBE “SWAGGER” ACTOR & RAPPER
Photos courtesy of Facebook Ozie Nzeribe, also known as “ZMNY” is an 18-year-old international rapper with genres reaching Hip Hop, melodic and lyrical Rap, R&B, and Afro Beat. He’s an Actor, Model, Humanitarian, and well-rounded scholar who appears as a series regular role on “Swagger”, with Kevin Durant’s basketball drama series on Apple […]
THEATER: Jackie Taylor’s “The Other Cinderella” 2023
Written and Directed by Jackie TaylorOpening: December 03, 2023Closing: January 14, 2023$101.50 – $101.50 including fees Tix: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35140/production/1156931?performanceId=11275344 It’s the 47th Anniversary of Jackie Taylor’s holiday classic hit “The Other Cinderella.” It’s been almost five decades and Cinderella is proving to be ageless. The story line remains the same – Cinderella is from the projects, […]
COVER STORY: Chicago’s WTTW Searching for House Dancers!!!
Dancers pictured: (female) Cortney LaFloy & (male) Pierre Andre’ Evans @ Chosen Few Picnic’s 25th Anniversary (2015) in Chicago, IL Information reprinted from https://www.facebook.com/akaBA Young and mature House music dancers needed for a WTTW-TV taping!!! We are doing a re-creation of the Warehouse club in the 70’s and 80’s. WHEN: Monday Dec 4, […]
Music: HARRY KAPPEN / DUTCH PRODUCER, MUSICIAN & MUSIC THERAPIST
Harry Kappen is a Dutch producer, musician and music therapist. His latest full album ‘Escape‘ (Spring 2022) contains songs about escaping reality, escaping violence, even life, escaping into love, dreams or art. It became a personal journey with personal lyrics. ‘Barefoot in the Dew‘ was the only single from this album. In the beginning of […]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
GO BANG! Magazine wishes you and yours a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! As we reflect on the year, there are countless reasons to be thankful for you, the #GoBangMagazineFamily. YOU have been an undeniable source of inspiration, support, and community. WE APPRECIALTE YOU!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE SUPPORT! Love, Pierre Andre’ Evans […]
BUSINESS: 2023 Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023- Bronzeville
Support | Shop | ExploreNeighborhood Champions Leading the Way! RSVP REQUIRED:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bronzevilles-small-business-saturday-largest-southside-holiday-kick-off-tickets-749149445157? The Absolutely Anything Essential gift shop along with over 20 vendors, service providers and small business owners invite you to support, shop and explore in Bronzeville. This 8th year Neighborhood Champion celebration will be held on Saturday November 25, 2023 from 10 am until […]
Nightlife: TEATRO ZINZANNI “Love Chaos & Dinner / Brunch”
I attended their dinner for NYE 2021. Many of you saw me on the ABC7 NYE Television Special with hosts Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini. I HAD A BALL!!! I highly recommend you going to one of their shows!!! – Pierre Andre’ Evans, Owner / GO BANG! Magazine A spectacle of unforgettable performances, […]
THEATRE: Gregory Stewart in “Just One of Those Things (And More): The Nat King Cole Story”
Chicago, IL – Stewart Music Emporium presents performer Gregory Stewart, 2023 Jeff Award nominee (Reasons: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire) in a limited run of his tribute Just One of Those Things (And More): The Nat King Cole Story, December 8, 2023 – January 7, 2024, at Venus Cabaret Theater, 3745 N Southport […]
Event: ENVISIONING BGT & ONE STOP: PROSTATE/BREAST CANCER MELEE 2
All photos courtesy of Facebook.com Advance ticket purchase encouraged.TICKETS TO THE EVENT CAN BE PURCHASED HERE Please join us on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 6pm – 10pm @THE HAVEN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER – 932 W. 43rd Street OUR SUCCESS STORY Since 2016, Barbara Giles’ commitment to bring outreach and awareness in the fight against […]
COVER STORY: HOUSE COMMUNITY UNITE AROUND CRAIG LOFTIS TO SAVE “THE LODGE” NIGHTCLUB
Photos courtesy of Facebook.com CLICK HERE TO DONATE#25ToStayAlive One of our own…Chicago’s own…House’s own…Craig Loftis, pioneering DJ, music producer, club owner and one of Frankie Knuckles’ proteges, needs our help. His club, “The Lodge”, one of Chicago’s only southside clubs dedicated to House music, culture and the community, was recently closed by the City of […]
Music: NIGERIAN JESSE KING BUGA – A Contemporary, Urban High-Life and Afro Jazz Singer & Producer
Photos courtesy of Jesse King Buga Popularly known as JESSE KING BUGA, a Contemporary, Urban High-Life and Afro Jazz singer, was born in the 1970’s to the family of Pastor and Mrs. Omokagbor, originally from Okpella in Edo State. He grew up in Lagos and attended The Boys Academy (Lagos Island), Ikeja Grammar school […]
COVER STORY: SOUL TRAIN DANCERS MEET “BRANDY’S DISCO BALL!!!”
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ISAIAH JAMAL EVANS / CALI VISUALS EXCEPT WHERE NOTED OTHERWISE – @IsaiahJamalEvans @CaliVisuals On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Chicago native and former Soul Train Dancer Brandy Sanders brought her fabulously fun “Disco Ball” to the town where the dance began, CHICAGO! It was held at the posh South Shore Cultural […]
Arts & Culture / Film: CHEF MICHAEL DANIELS
Photos courtesy of Chef Michael Daniels Chef Michael Daniels, founder of MD Creative Blends, grew up eating exotic foods including pheasant, quail, red snapper, orange roughy, mahi mahi and even octopus. “As a child, I would rush home every day to see what my mother had cooked for supper. This caused me to realize that […]
Cover Story: CHICAGO’S “THE WAREHOUSE” RECEIVES LANDMARK STATUS
With the support of House music fans, Preservation Chicago, the city of Chicago, and Mayor Brandon Johnson, the building that once was the location of The Warehouse received landmark status by the Chicago City Council. City Council’s Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards approved landmark status for the building during its Tuesday meeting. It […]
Arts & Culture/Event: “Grand Opening” of INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, S.C.
The International African American Museum (IAAM) explores the history, culture, and impact of the African American journey on Charleston, on the nation, and on the world, shining light and sharing stories of the diverse journeys, origin, and achievements of descendants of the African Diaspora. Located in Charleston, S.C., at the historically sacred site of Gadsden’s […]
Cover Story: RECAP OF BARACK OBAMA’S RECENT TRIP TO CHICAGO on 5/10/23
Photo courtesy of Obama.org Reprinted from email: http://www.Obama.org Recap video link Hi Pierre, Earlier this week, I made a trip home to Chicago to hear firsthand from some of the inspiring young people and leaders who are a part of Obama Foundation programming. From meeting in a church I first visited as a young […]
Music/Dance/Theater/Television/Business: KALONDA KAY “A Quadruple Threat & Entrepreneur”
All photos courtesy of Kalonda Kay Born and raised in St. Louis, MO surrounded by successful business owners within her family and a grandmother who shared her life in the entertainment world, Kalonda followed in her footsteps and began dance and music as early as five years old. She began dancing at Judy Best Talent […]
COVER STORY: “CHICAGO PHOTOGRAPHER TURN MODEL” Guthrie Lamont Bonnétt NEEDS YOUR VOTE!!!
All photos courtesy of Peter Koutun Photography THE WAIT IS OVER!!! Fashion World Grammy’s “2022 – 2023 Male Model of The Year” Candidate VOTE: ATOC Guthrie Bonnétt Voting starts NOW thru April 1st @ https://bit.ly/3Zw4kJz Scroll down to: Male Model of The Year category VOTE: Atoc Guthrie Bonnétt FOR MALE MODEL OF THE YEAR 2022-23 […]
Cover Story: “MUSIC & MEDICINE” PODCAST INTERVIEWS PIERRE ANDRE’ EVANS
WOW!! CHECK THIS OUT!!! SHARE SHARE SHARE PLEASE!!! I’m sooo excited to be a guest on the “Music & Medicine” podcast with the incredible Moshe Lewis MD. Thank you my brother! Great big shout out to the best Publicist in the world…mines Desirae L. Benson for connecting me. THANKS ARIES QUEEN! Take a listen and […]
Music/Dance/Business: ANTHONY “TSWANG” GULLENS – FUNK HOP ARTIST/PRODUCER/DANCER
Photo courtesy of DJ Rick Williams Born in Chicago, raised in South Bend, IN, Anthony Tswang Gullens is a graduate from John Adams High School, Ivy Tech College and attendee of IUSB College for Business. He got started doing music while living in Chicago, IL from listening to his uncles’, mother, father, and grandparents’ […]
Cover Story: JE’NIECE McCULLOUGH & HER “BERNIE’S DAUGHTER” BLOG
All photos courtesy of Je’Niece McCullough & Facebook.com/Je’NieceMcCullough Je’Niece is the only child of the late and legendary comedian Bernie Mac. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling. She worked for several years in social service. In 2005, she left the field and began working for her father as […]
Dance/Arts & Culture/Business: TONYA “TEE BOOGIE” HOWELL: HOUSE DANCER AND MUSIC EDUCATOR
Photo credit courtesy of: Tonya Howell Tonya Howell has been part of the dance music scene since she moved to Chicago in 1996. Back then she followed her favorite DJs from underground rave parties to the late-night clubs of the late 90s and early 2000s and found herself dancing til the sun came up […]
Theatre: DAVID STAMPS’ – “THE BLACK BULLET DICHOTOMY”
Photo courtesy of Audley David Stamps is a 55-year-old, LGBT, veteran, living in St. Albans, Queens, NYC. He’s recently been named 2023-24 Artist-in-Residence at The Kennedy Center by Karina Galiano, at THE REACH program, for the cultural and social impact of his latest project. a poetry play entitled,” The Black Bullet Dichotomy” aka “The […]
Event: ERICA WATSON’S “BELLE OF THE BALL PROM SEND OFF”
Reprint of ChiGivesBack.com / Photo courtesy of ChiGivesBack.com Erica Faye Watson served as an original founding Advisory Board Member for ChiGivesBack. Erica was many things to many people. She was a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, actress, comedian, on-air personality, and pillar of her community. Erica was also fierce and as a full-figured woman, she proudly […]
Business/Music: JOHN HILL & TEAMJOHNHILL: THE MAN/THE BRAND
Photo courtesy of Sha Love John Hill, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and entrepreneur is not new to the entertainment industry. By the age of seven, Hill was already singing and performing for presidents and other political officers, as well as competing in opera competitions. Born and raised in Chicago, he has built […]
Theatre/Music/Events: Surprise Your Valentine with Tickets to Reasons: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire. Previews start February 25th!
Surprise Your Valentine with Tickets to Reasons: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire. Previews start February 25th! Written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks Previews February 25 – March 4 Opening March 5 Running Through April 16 Reasons takes us on a journey of how Earth, Wind and Fire was formed […]
Business/Music: GLENN GG DALE GORDON: INVENTOR & MUSICIAN
All photographs courtesy of Glenn Gordon and Timothy Coles Glenn “GG” Dale Gordon has felt a burning desire for singing since the age of five. Born in Hemingway, South Carolina, his first stage performances were in small country churches and a school marching band. Hoping to travel the world and possibly gain another outlet […]
Event: Live Stream: At Tyre Nichols’ Funeral Service, Sharpton, Harris Demand Police Reform
Courtesy & Reprint of BET Television:BET Staff Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old motorist who died three days after a vicious beating by a group of Memphis police officers is being laid to rest on Wednesday (Feb. 1) in a ceremony that has seemed to become a morbid, and all too frequent ritual in Black America: the […]
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US Based Fashion Designer Carrying On The ‘Blueprint’ of Liberia`s Traditional Chief Donates Precious Gifts To The National Museum
Photo courtesy of Chief Tamba Taylor “US-Based Fashion Designer Carrying On The ‘Blueprint’ of Liberia`s Traditional Chief Donates Precious Gifts To The National Museum” Reprinted by permission: Originally by Liberian Reporter, Mark B. NewaPhotos courtesy of Smart News Liberia & Chief Tamba Taylor A young spectacular dancer presents a small-sized drum to Chief Tamba Taylor […]
TYRE NICHOLS AND THE MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT (VIDEO & INVESTIGATIVE TIMELINE)
Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK These videos were recorded on the evening of January 7, 2023, in Memphis, Tennessee. Video 1 (11:04 mins.) is a police-issued body-worn camera near the intersection of Raines and Ross Rd. Videos 2, 3, and 4 are video footage at the second location, a residential neighborhood. Video 2 (31:04 […]
Event/Music/Poetry: CELEBRATING CHICAGO’S DJ/PRODUCER/REMIXER TERRY HUNTER GRAMMY NOMINATION
Photo courtesy of Facebook Wednesday, January 25, 2023 was the day in Chicago, IL for a celebration of The Chosen Few Djs’ Terry Hunter being nominated for a Grammy Award, for the remix of Beyonce’s hit single “Break My Soul.” In addition to Terry Hunter being nominated, poet J. Ivy was also nominated for a […]