Al Jourgensen and Ministry’s Gift to the Fans of Chicago Blackhawks Hockey
New Ministry Song - “Keys to the City” Will Debut in Chicago and on iTunes March 5, 2008
Chicago, IL – The resurging Chicago Blackhawks Hockey team has no bigger fan than Al Jourgensen, the “Mayor of Chicago’s Underground,” the godfather of the industrial music scene, and founder and lead singer of the legendary rock band Ministry. As the 2007/2008 Blackhawks team makes its push for the 2008 playoffs, its fans now have another great sports anthem, courtesy of Al and his co-conspirators in Ministry. “Keys To The City,” a rock anthem sure to inspire Blackhawks fans worldwide, will debut on March 5, 2008. As part of the debut, 200 lucky fans of Ministry and the Blackhawks will win tickets to see the March 5 game.
Born in Cuba and having immigrated to the U.S. at the age of two, Jourgensen was raised in Colorado and Chicago, settling in the Windy City in the late 1970s. As a youth, Al would attend Chicago Blackhawks Hockey games watching from the upper balcony at the old Chicago Stadium. After founding the industrial metal rock band in 1980, and as the band gained popularity, Al graduated to season tickets in the main bowl. Living now in El Paso, TX, Al still gets back to Chicago from time to time to watch his beloved Blackhawks and is a worldwide evangelist for the team, often sporting his Blackhawks jersey on tour.
Last fall, as the buzz began to build around the new, young Blackhawks team, Jourgensen decided he wanted to add to the momentum. In his studios rehearsing for their farewell tour, Al picked up on a guitar riff that hadn’t made his final album and started building what would become “Keys to the City,” a sports rock anthem that he presented as a gift to the Wirtz family and the Chicago Blackhawks in December of 2007. The Blackhawks have since embraced the song as a great opportunity to reach out to a new generation of Blackhawks fans; a worthy companion to the team’s official theme song, “Here Come The Hawks.”
"The Chicago Blackhawks RULE!” said Al Jourgensen. “I am honored to be a part of the history and legend of one of hockey's Original Six. I hope ‘Keys to The City’ inspires some awesome fights on the ice."
Keys to the City
Though containing trademark intensity and guitar riffs, “Keys to the City” is less a traditional Ministry song, but more a classic sports anthem in structure. Built around a drum/bass line that recalls Garry Glitter’s “Rock n’ Roll Pt 2,” the song is a rallying cry for Blackhawk fans. Name checking the past Hawk greats like Hull, Mikita, Esposito and Savard, the song celebrates the resurgence of the Blackhawks and the quest to bring home the Stanley Cup to Chicago. It is already popular among the young Blackhawks players upon which the team is building its future championships.
March 5 Debut
Al Jourgensen will travel to Chicago for the March 5 debut of the song. After a day of media interviews supporting the song and Ministry’s farewell tour, which comes to Chicago’s House of Blues in early May, Jourgensen and his wife will be the guests of the Blackhawks at the game that night and will participate in game festivities. As part of the day’s promotions, 200 fans of Ministry and the Blackhawks will get free tickets to the televised March 5 home game against the Anaheim Ducks. Details on how to win the tickets will be posted at ChicagoBlackhawks.com. “Keys to the City” will be available for download via iTunes, and as a link from ChicagoBlackhawks.com, starting March 5. Proceeds from the song will benefit the Blackhawks charities. To purchase tickets to the March 5 Blackhawks game, visit ChicagoBlackhawks.com.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Drawing Room and Junior's Sports Lounge nominated i for TimeOut Chicago's Eat Out Awards.
The Drawing Room and Junior's Sports Lounge nominated TimeOut Chicago's Eat Out Awards.
Be a part of TOC's Eat Out Awards by picking your favorites from the best of the best when it comes to eating and drinking in Chicago. Cast your ballot by midnight on March 2. The 20 Readers’ Choice winners will be announced in TOC’s April 3 issue—along with 20 Critics’ Picks.
Since I know it can be hard to choose with so many great choices, I would recommend some favorites:
Charles Joly for Best Mixologist
The Drawing Room for Best Small Plates
Junior's for Best Sports Bar
Voting remains open until March 2 and you are allowed one vote per person. www.timeoutchicago.com/eatoutawards
Be a part of TOC's Eat Out Awards by picking your favorites from the best of the best when it comes to eating and drinking in Chicago. Cast your ballot by midnight on March 2. The 20 Readers’ Choice winners will be announced in TOC’s April 3 issue—along with 20 Critics’ Picks.
Since I know it can be hard to choose with so many great choices, I would recommend some favorites:
Charles Joly for Best Mixologist
The Drawing Room for Best Small Plates
Junior's for Best Sports Bar
Voting remains open until March 2 and you are allowed one vote per person. www.timeoutchicago.com/eatoutawards
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Kilo Kai Rum included in GRAMMY® Gift Bag
Kilo Kai Rum included in GRAMMY® Gift Bag
Spiced rum extends affiliation with music by gifting GRAMMY Presenters & Performers
Chicago, IL – Rap artist Kanye West isn’t the only Chicagoan hoping to get a boost from this year’s annual GRAMMY® Awards, though leading the nominees’ list with eight nominations he is sure to make a splash.
Brad Trayser, President of Chicago-based Apostrophe Brands, is also hoping that this year’s GRAMMY Awards lead to a different kind of splash; enhanced sales for Kilo Kai spiced rum, the exclusive rum in this year’s GRAMMY Gift Bag.
Each presenter and performer at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards, held Feb. 10, 2008, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles will receive a specially packaged gift bottle of Kilo Kai spiced rum. The new rum was launched throughout Illinois in October of 2007 and has quickly become a favorite in large part because of its strong connection to the music scene. Kilo Kai will expand into 12 additional markets in the first quarter of 2008 and will likely be a national brand by mid-summer.
“Kilo Kai is what people drink when they’ve decided taste is more important. It is the rum people hear about mostly through bartenders, musicians, waiters and others connected to nightlife, culture and hospitality,” said Brad Trayser, President of Apostrophe Brands/Kilo Kai. “The GRAMMY Awards recognize great music and Kilo Kai’s involvement is a natural extension of our decision to support things that matter to our target customer.”
Kilo Kai spiced rum was launched at a concert featuring the Bouncing Souls at Chicago’s Double Door, a legendary live music venue, and was the sponsor of November’s RiotFest as well as the first tour stop of the Wu-Tang Clan in support of their new album. The rum is already affiliated with dozens of weekly and special music events happening throughout Chicago and its suburbs.
“We understand that sometimes awards show gift bags are given to personal assistants or family members,” said Trayser. “Our message to these 150 music superstars is simple: grab the bottle of Kilo Kai for yourself first. You’ll thank us later.”
The 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards, set for Feb. 10, 2008 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles is scheduled to be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, the broadcast also will be distributed internationally to more than 160 countries.
About Kilo Kai
Created by three generations of master rum distillers in Curacao, Kilo Kai is a spiced rum blended with the unique flavors and scents of the Caribbean. The complexity arises in the flavors of anise, vanilla, banana, cherry, nutmeg and orange peels. Crafted with 1-year-old and 3-year-old rums, Kilo Kai is the perfect rum for aficionados and novices alike because its complexity and unique blend of flavors allows it to be mixed in a favorite cocktail or enjoyed straight. The innovative package design features real skateboard tape on the bottle and is complete with the Kilo Kai skull-and-crossbones logo which incorporates two K’s to form the skull’s teeth and bones. To learn more about Kilo Kai’s “Take No Prisoners” attitude, visit www.KiloKai.com. Please enjoy Kilo Kai responsibly.
Media Contact: Contact: Kevin Boyer, (312) 588-3713, Kevin.Boyer@allterrain.net
Spiced rum extends affiliation with music by gifting GRAMMY Presenters & Performers
Chicago, IL – Rap artist Kanye West isn’t the only Chicagoan hoping to get a boost from this year’s annual GRAMMY® Awards, though leading the nominees’ list with eight nominations he is sure to make a splash.
Brad Trayser, President of Chicago-based Apostrophe Brands, is also hoping that this year’s GRAMMY Awards lead to a different kind of splash; enhanced sales for Kilo Kai spiced rum, the exclusive rum in this year’s GRAMMY Gift Bag.
Each presenter and performer at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards, held Feb. 10, 2008, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles will receive a specially packaged gift bottle of Kilo Kai spiced rum. The new rum was launched throughout Illinois in October of 2007 and has quickly become a favorite in large part because of its strong connection to the music scene. Kilo Kai will expand into 12 additional markets in the first quarter of 2008 and will likely be a national brand by mid-summer.
“Kilo Kai is what people drink when they’ve decided taste is more important. It is the rum people hear about mostly through bartenders, musicians, waiters and others connected to nightlife, culture and hospitality,” said Brad Trayser, President of Apostrophe Brands/Kilo Kai. “The GRAMMY Awards recognize great music and Kilo Kai’s involvement is a natural extension of our decision to support things that matter to our target customer.”
Kilo Kai spiced rum was launched at a concert featuring the Bouncing Souls at Chicago’s Double Door, a legendary live music venue, and was the sponsor of November’s RiotFest as well as the first tour stop of the Wu-Tang Clan in support of their new album. The rum is already affiliated with dozens of weekly and special music events happening throughout Chicago and its suburbs.
“We understand that sometimes awards show gift bags are given to personal assistants or family members,” said Trayser. “Our message to these 150 music superstars is simple: grab the bottle of Kilo Kai for yourself first. You’ll thank us later.”
The 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards, set for Feb. 10, 2008 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles is scheduled to be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, the broadcast also will be distributed internationally to more than 160 countries.
About Kilo Kai
Created by three generations of master rum distillers in Curacao, Kilo Kai is a spiced rum blended with the unique flavors and scents of the Caribbean. The complexity arises in the flavors of anise, vanilla, banana, cherry, nutmeg and orange peels. Crafted with 1-year-old and 3-year-old rums, Kilo Kai is the perfect rum for aficionados and novices alike because its complexity and unique blend of flavors allows it to be mixed in a favorite cocktail or enjoyed straight. The innovative package design features real skateboard tape on the bottle and is complete with the Kilo Kai skull-and-crossbones logo which incorporates two K’s to form the skull’s teeth and bones. To learn more about Kilo Kai’s “Take No Prisoners” attitude, visit www.KiloKai.com. Please enjoy Kilo Kai responsibly.
Media Contact: Contact: Kevin Boyer, (312) 588-3713, Kevin.Boyer@allterrain.net
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Kilo Kai Rum Sponsors The Supersuckers at Brauerhouse Two shows - Jan 24 & 25
Kilo Kai Rum Sponsors The Supersuckers at Brauerhouse
Two shows – Jan 24 & 25 – for “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World”
Hillside, IL – Kilo Kai spiced rum will co-sponsor two concerts by The Supersuckers, self-proclaimed as the “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World” on Thursday & Friday, January 24 & 25, 2008, at the Brauerhouse in suburban Hillside. Doors open at 7 pm.
Tickets are $15 and are available online at http://www.ticketalternative.com/. The Brauerhouse is located at 57 N. Hillside Avenue, Hillside, Illinois. For more information, call (708) 449-8900 or visit http://www.brauerhouse.com/.
The Supersuckers formed in 1988 as The Black Supersuckers in Tucson, AZ and moved to Seattle in 1989 where they were part of the developing Seattle music scene. They issued their first album, The Smoke of Hell, on the Sub Pop label in 1992. After four more albums with Sub Pop, the band formed their own record label, Mid-Fi Recordings, in 2001. Under Mid-Fi they’ve released four additional albums and one singles collection.
Said Darryl Smyers of the Dallas Observer: “For almost 20 years, the Supersuckers have been playing their brand of full-throttle punkabilly, praising everything associated with sex, Satan, booze and drugs with a rancorous glee that borders on psychopathic.”
The Supersuckers have recorded with many artists including: Willie Nelson, Steve Earle, Kelley Deal of The Breeders, and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. They have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno backing Willie Nelson. They have toured with numerous bands such as Mudhoney, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, The Ramones, Motörhead, Flogging Molly, Toadies, Supagroup, The Reverend Horton Heat, The New York Dolls, The Dwarves, and White Zombie. More information is available at http://www.supersuckers.com/.
Opening for The Supersuckers will be The Sleepers a “southern rock” band from Chicago. More information about The Sleepers is available http://www.thesleepersonline.com/.
About Kilo Kai
Created by three generations of master rum distillers in Curacao, Kilo Kai is a spiced rum blended with the unique flavors and scents of the Caribbean. The complexity arises in the flavors of anise, vanilla, banana, cherry, nutmeg and orange peels. Crafted with 1-year-old and 3-year-old rums, Kilo Kai is the perfect rum for aficionados and novices alike because its complexity and unique blend of flavors allows it to be mixed in a favorite cocktail or enjoyed straight. Kilo Kai is the rum you drink at that point in your life when you’ve decided taste is more important. The innovative package design features real skateboard tape on the bottle and is complete with the Kilo Kai skull-and-crossbones logo which incorporates two K’s to form the skull’s teeth and bones. To learn more about Kilo Kai’s “Take No Prisoners” attitude, visit http://www.kilokai.com/. Please enjoy Kilo Kai responsibly.
Press Contact: Kevin Boyer, (312) 588-3713, Kevin.Boyer@allterrain.net
Two shows – Jan 24 & 25 – for “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World”
Hillside, IL – Kilo Kai spiced rum will co-sponsor two concerts by The Supersuckers, self-proclaimed as the “Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World” on Thursday & Friday, January 24 & 25, 2008, at the Brauerhouse in suburban Hillside. Doors open at 7 pm.
Tickets are $15 and are available online at http://www.ticketalternative.com/. The Brauerhouse is located at 57 N. Hillside Avenue, Hillside, Illinois. For more information, call (708) 449-8900 or visit http://www.brauerhouse.com/.
The Supersuckers formed in 1988 as The Black Supersuckers in Tucson, AZ and moved to Seattle in 1989 where they were part of the developing Seattle music scene. They issued their first album, The Smoke of Hell, on the Sub Pop label in 1992. After four more albums with Sub Pop, the band formed their own record label, Mid-Fi Recordings, in 2001. Under Mid-Fi they’ve released four additional albums and one singles collection.
Said Darryl Smyers of the Dallas Observer: “For almost 20 years, the Supersuckers have been playing their brand of full-throttle punkabilly, praising everything associated with sex, Satan, booze and drugs with a rancorous glee that borders on psychopathic.”
The Supersuckers have recorded with many artists including: Willie Nelson, Steve Earle, Kelley Deal of The Breeders, and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. They have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno backing Willie Nelson. They have toured with numerous bands such as Mudhoney, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, The Ramones, Motörhead, Flogging Molly, Toadies, Supagroup, The Reverend Horton Heat, The New York Dolls, The Dwarves, and White Zombie. More information is available at http://www.supersuckers.com/.
Opening for The Supersuckers will be The Sleepers a “southern rock” band from Chicago. More information about The Sleepers is available http://www.thesleepersonline.com/.
About Kilo Kai
Created by three generations of master rum distillers in Curacao, Kilo Kai is a spiced rum blended with the unique flavors and scents of the Caribbean. The complexity arises in the flavors of anise, vanilla, banana, cherry, nutmeg and orange peels. Crafted with 1-year-old and 3-year-old rums, Kilo Kai is the perfect rum for aficionados and novices alike because its complexity and unique blend of flavors allows it to be mixed in a favorite cocktail or enjoyed straight. Kilo Kai is the rum you drink at that point in your life when you’ve decided taste is more important. The innovative package design features real skateboard tape on the bottle and is complete with the Kilo Kai skull-and-crossbones logo which incorporates two K’s to form the skull’s teeth and bones. To learn more about Kilo Kai’s “Take No Prisoners” attitude, visit http://www.kilokai.com/. Please enjoy Kilo Kai responsibly.
Press Contact: Kevin Boyer, (312) 588-3713, Kevin.Boyer@allterrain.net
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
What the Chicago Blackhawks want for Christmas
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Friday, November 30, 2007
Kilo Kai Presents Music Mondays at Betty’s Blue Star Lounge
News Release – November 30, 2007
Contact: Kevin Boyer, (312) 421-7672, Kevin.Boyer@allterrain.net
Kilo Kai Presents
Music Mondays at Betty’s Blue Star Lounge / Chicago
Scott Lucas of Local H headlines December live music series launch
Chicago, IL - Starting Monday, December 3, 2007, Kilo Kai spiced rum presents “Kilo Kai Music Mondays,” a new weekly live music performance night at Betty’s Blue Star Lounge, 1600 West Grand Avenue, in Chicago. Kicking off the series will be Scott Lucas of Local H who will also perform on Mondays December 10 and 17. The live performances will begin at 9:30 pm.
“We want to help Betty’s Blue Star Lounge cultivate a ‘pro-jam’ culture,” said Michael O’Connor, Kilo Kai VP of Sales, “with professional musicians – including those passing through on tour – stopping by the club to jam.” According to O’Connor, the idea has its roots in the “Pro-Jam” once hosted by BJ Murray in the Dragon Room at Chicago’s China Club.
Kilo Kai spiced rum has worked hard to establish a connection to the music industry. “Kilo Kai is the rum you will hear about mostly through bartenders, musicians, waiters and others connected to nightlife, culture and hospitality,” said Brad Trayser, President of Apostrophe Brands/Kilo Kai. Kilo Kai launched the brand at a concert at Chicago’s Double Door featuring the “Bouncing Souls,” sponsored last month’s Riot Fest, and is presenting the Wu-Tang Clan on December 15 at the Metro in Chicago.
Best-known for their unorthodox two-man lineup, hard rock act Local H has made a career out of straddling the fine line between indie and classic rock, cleverly framing their sardonic lyrics with a generous helping of power chords and feedback. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Local H is a two-man wrecking crew, a powerhouse invigorated by the mania of former Triple Fast Action drummer Brian St. Clair's punishing backbeat, and driven by the distinct lyric and melodic vision of guitarist/vocalist Scott Lucas.
“Scott Lucas was always our first choice to host this weekly event,” said Gene Stokes, General Manager and owner of Betty’s Blue Star Lounge. Lucas will perform acoustic sets on December 3, 10 and 17. Musicians interested in performing in ur Kilo Kai Music Mondays should contact the lounge at (312) 243-8778 or email Gene Stokes at gstokes69@aol.com.
About Kilo Kai
Created by three generations of master rum distillers in Curacao, Kilo Kai is a spiced rum blended with the unique flavors and scents of the Caribbean. The complexity arises in the flavors of anise, vanilla, banana, cherry, nutmeg and orange peels. Crafted with 1-year-old and 3-year-old rums, Kilo Kai is the perfect rum for aficionados and novices alike because its complexity and unique blend of flavors allows it to be mixed in a favorite cocktail or enjoyed straight. Kilo Kai is the rum you drink at that point in your life when you’ve decided taste is more important. The innovative package design features real skateboard tape on the bottle and is complete with the Kilo Kai skull-and-crossbones logo which incorporates two K’s to form the skull’s teeth and bones. To learn more about Kilo Kai’s “Take No Prisoners” attitude, visit www.KiloKai.com. Please enjoy Kilo Kai responsibly.
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Contact: Kevin Boyer, (312) 421-7672, Kevin.Boyer@allterrain.net
Kilo Kai Presents
Music Mondays at Betty’s Blue Star Lounge / Chicago
Scott Lucas of Local H headlines December live music series launch
Chicago, IL - Starting Monday, December 3, 2007, Kilo Kai spiced rum presents “Kilo Kai Music Mondays,” a new weekly live music performance night at Betty’s Blue Star Lounge, 1600 West Grand Avenue, in Chicago. Kicking off the series will be Scott Lucas of Local H who will also perform on Mondays December 10 and 17. The live performances will begin at 9:30 pm.
“We want to help Betty’s Blue Star Lounge cultivate a ‘pro-jam’ culture,” said Michael O’Connor, Kilo Kai VP of Sales, “with professional musicians – including those passing through on tour – stopping by the club to jam.” According to O’Connor, the idea has its roots in the “Pro-Jam” once hosted by BJ Murray in the Dragon Room at Chicago’s China Club.
Kilo Kai spiced rum has worked hard to establish a connection to the music industry. “Kilo Kai is the rum you will hear about mostly through bartenders, musicians, waiters and others connected to nightlife, culture and hospitality,” said Brad Trayser, President of Apostrophe Brands/Kilo Kai. Kilo Kai launched the brand at a concert at Chicago’s Double Door featuring the “Bouncing Souls,” sponsored last month’s Riot Fest, and is presenting the Wu-Tang Clan on December 15 at the Metro in Chicago.
Best-known for their unorthodox two-man lineup, hard rock act Local H has made a career out of straddling the fine line between indie and classic rock, cleverly framing their sardonic lyrics with a generous helping of power chords and feedback. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Local H is a two-man wrecking crew, a powerhouse invigorated by the mania of former Triple Fast Action drummer Brian St. Clair's punishing backbeat, and driven by the distinct lyric and melodic vision of guitarist/vocalist Scott Lucas.
“Scott Lucas was always our first choice to host this weekly event,” said Gene Stokes, General Manager and owner of Betty’s Blue Star Lounge. Lucas will perform acoustic sets on December 3, 10 and 17. Musicians interested in performing in ur Kilo Kai Music Mondays should contact the lounge at (312) 243-8778 or email Gene Stokes at gstokes69@aol.com.
About Kilo Kai
Created by three generations of master rum distillers in Curacao, Kilo Kai is a spiced rum blended with the unique flavors and scents of the Caribbean. The complexity arises in the flavors of anise, vanilla, banana, cherry, nutmeg and orange peels. Crafted with 1-year-old and 3-year-old rums, Kilo Kai is the perfect rum for aficionados and novices alike because its complexity and unique blend of flavors allows it to be mixed in a favorite cocktail or enjoyed straight. Kilo Kai is the rum you drink at that point in your life when you’ve decided taste is more important. The innovative package design features real skateboard tape on the bottle and is complete with the Kilo Kai skull-and-crossbones logo which incorporates two K’s to form the skull’s teeth and bones. To learn more about Kilo Kai’s “Take No Prisoners” attitude, visit www.KiloKai.com. Please enjoy Kilo Kai responsibly.
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