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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Photo courtesy of Kevin Burns   Kevin La’Don Burns, 26 years old, born in Chicago, but living in Atlanta, Georgia, is a senior at Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama. Currently, he’s a tumbler/performer for Cirque du Soleil’s “Cirque Dreams Holidaze.” This is Kevin’s first experience tumbling for a globally recognized entertainment brand. Kevin explains, “This […]

WATCH A PREVIEW OF CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obhTsVtWfZA PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE CHICAGO SHOW HERE Cirque Dreams Holidaze CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the stage in this popular and dazzling family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a whimsical, Broadway-style musical infused with contemporary circus artistry into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family! This […]

THE DEBAUCHERY BALL IS TODAY!!!!!! Friday, December 9, 2022 Location to be announced to TICKET HOLDERS/MEMBERS ONLY Tickets/MEMBERSHIP:  https://www.theedebaucheryball.com/contact-8   THEE FOUNDER: Khari Bowden – The Church of the Funky Soul presents – THEE DEBAUCHERY BALL   THEE MISSION: The Debauchery Ball is a celebration of sensuality, liberation, and consent from a Black cultural lens. We […]

Welcome to The Chatter Box With King JacobLive 🎬🎬🎬🎬🌎🌎🌎🌎Special Invited GuestPierre Andre EvansChicago IllinoisJournalistPublisherAuthorDJ/DancerCommunity Innovator/ Social Influencer WATCH THE YOUTUBE RECORDING: CLICK HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOGJOo_8byk&fbclid=IwAR1whpt1JnBVn-2X3-LabC7njrak2y2SjRr1CaAgyKQ2tvU3kct674D4nQk “Inside The Minds Of Entertainers” Book Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Mind-Entertainers-Book-ebook/dp/B07JGDT18X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R5MTRB1H2KF2&keywords=inside+the+minds+of+entertainers+-+pierre+andre+evans&qid=1670344261&sprefix=inside+the+minds+of+entertainers+-+pierre+and%2Caps%2C1417&sr=8-1  

Photo courtesy of Jacob Anderson II #TheChatterboxWithKingJacob#DesiraeLBensonPR #PierreAEvans #InsideTheMindsOfEntertainers #GoBangMagazine Greeting friends and family!Please join me this evening, Tuesday 12/6/22 @ 8pm cst, as I am interviewed on the “The Chatter Box With King Jacob.” FACEBOOK LIVE or YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOGJOo_8byk Please join us tonight and SHARE this link with everyone that you know. THANK YOU FOR […]

EMC announces final Conference Speakers & Festival Line Up of more than 150 artists including Calvin Harris, Green Velvet, Anna Lunoe, John ‘Jammin’ Collins (Underground Resistance), Anna Morgan, Joseph Capriati, Nina Kravitz Electronic Music Conference (EMC) celebrates its 10 year anniversary under the theme ‘Decade Of Dance: 2012 – 2022’. They have now announced their […]

All photos courtesy of:  Just Mic “Da Poet”   Just Mic “Da Poet” was born Michael E. Williams on January 2, 1978, on the southside of Chicago in the Roseland neighborhood. At the age of 21, he developed a deep passion for poetry and writing after the sudden death of his younger sister, Larenya Elisa […]

Photo Credit: Jake Bacon/AP   U.S. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October, on October 10 this year, to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people. The day is centered around reflecting on their tribal roots and the tragic stories that hurt but strengthened their communities. The second […]

Photo credit:   Lyle Owerko & Associated Press photographer Richard Drew Story by: TOP DOCUMENTARY FILMS https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/   Today is the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack on America.  The September 11, 2001 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated suicide terrorist attacks carried out by the militant Islamic extremist network al-Qaeda against the United States. […]

Video courtesy of: https://www.nfl.com/ Watch the full Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with performers Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar featuring 50 Cent and Anderson CLICK LINK BELOW:   https://www.nfl.com/videos/full-pepsi-super-bowl-lvi-halftime-show-featuring-dr-dre-snoop-dogg-eminem-mary-

Photo credit: Jake Scherm   Originating from Chicago, Illinois, Quis Wright aka Cuee, is a hip-hop artist in Lawrence, KS. He exhibits an energetic and fun, yet smooth and motivational edge to his style of music. One of his most meaningful steps in his evolution, has been writing more openly about his sexuality and queerness […]

 House music is the third largest music genre in the world!!!! Here is the trailer. https://vimeo.com/633808501   Black Harvest Film Festival will virtually stream The Woodstock of House November 13- December 2, 2021. Streaming Ticket Info:  https://watch.eventive.org/gsfc/play/6168922c7c7500030b0cfe7a The documentary “The Woodstock of House”, a film that explores the origins of Chicago House music and its’ […]

Phote credit: Power Quevedo    Julius the Mad Thinker (JtMT) is a dynamic producer and must-see international DJ talent. Since the age of 17, Julius has worn many hats while distinguishing himself in the dance music industry. He is a true visionary with infectious energy and amazing music. In 2009, Julius and business partner Jenn […]

Many thanks to everyone who supported and participated in Part 1 of our RSD / One Year Anniversary celebration! Despite a short burst of heavy rain, we couldn’t have asked for a better day for digging 🙂 If you missed the event, check out the recap here, so many good records were waiting to be […]

Photo Credit:  Roy “Doc” Kemp  (L to R) Go Bang!Magazine’s Pierre A. Evans, Andrew Kitchen, Harold Leffridge and Roy “Doc” Kemp APRIL 1, 2021 UPDATE!!!! ATTACK OF THE BOOGIE PREMIERS FRIDAY, APRIL 9th AT MIDNIGHT ON WJYS Channel 62 in Chicago & SYNDICATED Nationally in 25 cities Andrew Kitchen comes to us from right here […]

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. […]

SAVE THE DATE! Friday, February 26th @ 6pm! GO BANG Magazine’s FIRST Co-Sponsoring is the 2021 Black History Celebration “Panel, Performance & Open Mic”, presented by Community Against Hate / Poetic Recovery. This online event will be streamed live on www.PoeticRecovery.net  

For Immediate Release October 29, 2020 The African American Arts Allianceto host 2020 Black Excellence Awards Online ceremony honoring Black artists to be held November 10th Chicago, IL—The African American Arts Alliance (AAAA) will host the 20th annual Black Excellence Awards, an evening celebrating Black artists, Black voices, and Black stories across all artistic disciplines, […]

HEY! IT’S GO BANG! Magazine’s 6 MONTH ANNIVERSARY! I debuted my magazine on April 1, 2020 and these past 6 months have been spectacular. I want to thank EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU for your support and feedback. Your encouragement keeps me motivated to continue doing what I do and bringing you more in-depth […]

WATCH THE ENTIRE EVENT courtesy of C-SPAN.org VIDEO:Click here: https://www.c-span.org/video/?475069-1/national-action-networks-get-knee-necks-rally-march&live=&vod=&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=e7e463ea-0c4e-428f-b62c-b4504254a42e&fbclid=IwAR1fNs64SGk1o_KASgWIBPxfdSWUW-THOI-FJDmRqM1KQuyhUXmmeqtw1bg   The National Action Network (NAN) held a “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” rally at the Lincoln Memorial on the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Among the speakers were Vice Presidential Candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), Rep. Ayanna […]

Curtis Hayes, Jr. is a community activist, advocate, entrepreneur and most importantly father from Bluefield, West Virginia. Curtis is known nationally for his heartfelt conversation held during the June 2020 Charlotte, NC protest. “And I have a 5-year-old son,” Hayes cried out, palms open to the sky. “And it ain’t happening!” – Curtis Hayes, Jr. […]

Robbi The Promoter is based in New York City. He began promoting in 1995 and currently promotes dance parties (in and outside of New York), web sites, clothing, dance music videos + releases, and is affectionately known as the “5 Time Award-Winning Best Promoter”, winning Undergroundarchives’ Best Promoter award five years in a row (2000-2005). […]

  FILM INDEPENDENT FORUM   https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/forum/ July 31 – August 7This year we’re breaking new ground, digitally speaking. With health and safety our top priorities, The 2020 Film Independent Forum will take place entirely online, making it accessible by filmmakers around the globe. Forum passes are on sale now to Members and the general public. […]

July 23, 2020For Immediate Release http://TheBlackMall.com to Host Weekend Black Business Crawls in AugustBlack Business Month Project to Highlight Black-Owned Enterprises in Five Chicago Business Districts Chicago, IL – To mark the 26th anniversary of National Black Business Month in Illinois, an official recognition by the state of Illinois in honor of ancestor, Dr. Webb Evans, http://TheBlackMall.com […]

Online Edition Scheduled for August 21-30, 2020 LOS ANGELES, CA, (June 11, 2020) – ABFF Ventures LLC., today announced that the 24th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will take place online August 21-30, 2020 at abff.com. The ABFF Online Edition will continue the tradition of the live festival, featuring the best of independent black […]

Link Stream ►►https://www.twitch.tv/THELADYALMA?fbclid=IwAR3o2YdiWtC-4hoCHoxfYaj74OaA2XkRhWBgheVK0CZm2Qa7U1gZhuGaGWI Artist/Festival : Lady Alma with Vertical Current *Virtual Live Experience*Date : 30 July 2020 – 3pm (EST)  2pm(CST)  Lady Alma with Vertical Current *Virtual Live Experience* Live in Online Event

TICKET LINK:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/house-music-dance-class-tickets-98875293665   THE COVID-19 BAN WAS LIFTED IN CHICAGO ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2020. THEREFORE WE CAN NOW RESCHEDULE OUR 1ST HOUSE DANCE CLASS:  Date And Time Sun, August 16, 2020 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT Location Dance Studio 403 East 69th Street Chicago, IL 60637 CLASS SIZE HAS BEEN “REDUCED” to 10-15 […]

July 1, 20206th Annual HOUSE CLUB TOUR Global Crawl #2 Enjoy Four Hours of Sounds from Chicago, Detroit, Japan,Italy, Jamaica, London, Moscow & Brazil SHOWING @ HOUSECLUBTOUR.COM Music By: Maurice Joshua, Paul Johnson, RoussoulJukie Tha-Kidd, Randall Dean, Hula, First LadyDave Maze, Bruce Bailey, LoftSoulSoulBridge, DJ MarshyRedz, Cem CeylanRisha_Rush, DJ G VIEW on YOUTUBEor Visit CHICAGO […]

http://pol.moveon.org/ On June 19, 1865, enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free. Now, 155 years later, people in cities and towns across the U.S. continue to mark the occasion with celebrations. This Friday, June 19th, is Juneteenth, an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. To honor this […]

GO BANG! Magazine would like to wish ALL Mother’s & Mother figures, a HAPPY & SAFE Mother’s Day! ENJOY YOUR DAY! 

On Friday, May 8, 2020, over 106,000 house music lovers came together and “HISTORY WAS MADE!” The Frankie Knuckles Foundation, The Chosen Few DJs, and Le Nocturne Chicago united to present a 10-hour musical marathon/benefit honoring the birthday of the late legendary DJ, Ron “Heart Attack” Hardy, and to raise money to buy a headstone […]

Join GO BANG! Magazine in wishing our magazine founder and Senior Editor Pierre Andre’ Evans, a Happy Belated 53rd birthday!!! HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR DAY!!!  (4/19/67) (Aries/Taurus) Pierre A. Evans is a freelance writer of Entertainment, Music, Art, Culture, Fashion and Current Events, and previously for SoulTrain.com, NDigo.com, ChicagoDefender.com, EmpireRadioMagazine.com, and UrbanMuseMag.com, an author, singer/songwriter, […]

GoFundMe Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/chicago-help-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet Pierre Andre’ Evans & Go Bang! Magazine (www.GoBangMagazine.co ) asks for YOU to support: C.H.I.C.A.G.O. H.E.L.P. (Chicago’s House Inspired Campaign Always Giving Others Help & Emergency Love Project) Please donate what you can, to help your fellow man! The COVID-19 Pandemic has hit the world with deadly force. Millions of people worldwide […]

REPRINTED FROM by: WGN Web DeskPosted: Apr 26, 2020 / 11:50 AM CDT / Updated: Apr 26, 2020 / 12:28 PM CDT CHICAGO – Video of a house party Saturday night on the West Side has gone viral and caused concern among residents. The video, uploaded by Tink Purcell, has reached nearly 40,000 shares in […]

Reprint:Robbi Promoter23-44a 93rd stQueens, NY 11369 UPDATED STATEMENT ON THE 2020 CHOSEN FEW PICNIC & HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL April 24, 2020 We regrettably want to share with you all that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are canceling the in-person Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival scheduled for July 4, 2020 in Chicago’s […]

REPRINT OF WWW.NBCCHICAGO.COM All large gatherings planned for summertime in Illinois may need to be canceled, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday. When asked during his daily coronavirus briefing if organizers of major summer events should plan on limiting crowds or making adjustments, Pritzker said he thinks “everybody needs to think seriously about canceling large summer […]

With 25 years in the industry, Damon Williams is a former Subway sandwich shop owner from Chicago, IL who began his comedy career at All Jokes Aside Comedy club. Damon’s previous television appearances include BET’s Comic View dating back to 1994, including his own one-hour special. He’s been featured on BET LIVE, Comedy Central’s Premium […]