We may have been competing with the Pitchfork Music Festival and the threat of rain but regardless, 1773 turned it out last weekend for SoulStice’s “Beyond Borders” Album Release & Chicago Tour Stop. Featuring performances by SoulStice, Wes Restless, Contriband, Itch13, & DJ TREW. Props to  Roper Fuentes for the impromptu video session!

Chicago’s prodigal son SoulStice returns home for an event celebrating his new album Beyond Borders! Produced entirely by Belgian beatmaker SBe and features guest spots by Naledge (Kidz in the Hall,) Oddisee, GLC (G.O.O.D. Music), Kev Brown, Zap Mama, & more! For more on the release check: http://www.myspace.com/soulstice

Show Info:
7.17.2009, 9pm-2am

Come through to Black Gate Sessions, we’re proud to present to you a crazy thick line-up that evening:

SOULSTICE (myspace.com/soulstice)
1773 (myspace.com/wisdmoneandjustj)
CONTRIBAND ( myspace.com/contriband)
DJ TREW ( myspace.com/trewdj)
WES RESTLESS ( myspace.com/wesrestless)

18+, Wanna make it past? $5 b4 10pm, $7 after. For RSVP, DIRECTIONS, EXTRA INFO – sent an email to rsvp@groundliftmag.com

Late last month, 1773 (with a Lex L guest spot) ventured out into the industrial areas of Chicago for a photo shoot to help promote their upcoming album! Check out a sample, or the full set below…

Pics by Roper Fuentes (of THHP Chicago)

View full Flickr photo set here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40450517@N03/sets/72157621459815080/)