Mark Hunter
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Blues the Chicago Way
Toronzo Cannon sounds like the name of some kind of space weapon. It isn’t. Toronzo Cannon is the name of a powerful force, however. In this case, that force takes […]
Preserving Independents
Ten years ago Bob Roets was more than a little concerned about the financial viability of his business. And with good reason. In seven years he had to shutter three […]
Let’s Go for Even Bigger!
Two queens, a boy wizard, and an old guy in red socks. Sort of sounds like an odd poker hand. But really it’s just one way to describe a small […]
Expressions of Soul
Guitarist Larry McCray has always said a lot with his blend of blues and rock. But in recent years, thanks to a health scare and the wisdom gained from growing […]
Display of Creative Force
Gannery Htoo is about to have the experience of a lifetime. Htoo is a junior at South Side High School and a student dancer in the outreach program of Fort […]
The World to Our Doorstep
Sitar player Anoushka Shankar has spent her life immersed in three cultures. Born in England, she spent her childhood shuttling between London and Delhi with mother and father, renowned sitar […]
Voices As Big As Texas
Don’t let the black cowboy hats fool you. The Texas Tenors aren’t your typical horse-ridin’, calf-ropin’, tobaccy-chawin’ type of cowpoke. Far from it. They have the Stetsons and the boots […]
Putting Himself Out There
Call him “Fluffy.” Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias has carved out quite a career for himself telling stories about the people in his life and the things they do together, which […]
Everything You Can Imagine
What is the surest sign that spring is coming? It’s not the mobs of people lined up for a pre-Florida tan. And it’s not the sadness at watching your favorite […]