CHICAGO - Shawn Smith is the creative force behind Shawnimals, a design studio that creates toys, accessories, apparel and more for the imaginative. www.shawnimals.com
CHICAGO - Travis Lampe is an amazing artist that's influenced by old-timey cartoons. Check him out as local shop owners and art enthusiasts review his work. www.travislampe.com
CHICAGO - What started out as an art gallery, quickly became a tattoo shop for Revolution Tattoo. Each of the tattoo artist at the shop has their own unique style. And when the shop's not tattooing, it turns into an art gallery; showcasing the amazing local artwork. www.revolutiontattoo.net
CHICAGO - Chucho talks about his dad sparking his passion for art and how he likes everything from the Renaissance to comics, which eventually led him to also become a tattoo artist on top of being a graffiti artist. www.chucho-arte.com
CHICAGO - Hang out backstage with the members from 1997 as they talk about how their band was formed and the diverse music scene in Chicago. www.myspace.com/nineteenninetyseven
CHICAGO - Hang out with Danny and the rest of the band as they talk about their music, their latest record, and the meaning behind National Product. www.myspace.com/nationalproduct
CHICAGO - The Aztlan Car Club is growing in numbers in Chi Town. Check out this video as a couple members talk about their experience in the low rider scene.
CHICAGO - If your set list is on a cookie monster notepad, then you're set for life! Check out Contriband as they explain their unique sound. www.contriband.com www.myspace.com/contriband