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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The Arts of Life Band - Shark Attack: People with and without Disabilities Artists Program of the Arts -video


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Chicago: The Arts of Life Inc (non-profit) is committed to providing high quality, innovative services for developmentally disabled adults...

The Arts of Life Band makes danceable party music with a rock edge. It is an ongoing collaborative project between disabled and non-disabled artists in the Chicago area, based out of the Arts of Life community of artists.

The Arts of Life Band performs at local events and fundraisers, and does rock concerts at venues such as the Empty Bottle and the Double Door.

Artistic Director Ryan Shuquem has collaborated on artistic development with several performing groups including Mucca Pazza, the Parkas, and Circus Ridiculous. Local musicians join him from area favorites Lamajamal, and Mucca Pazza.

‎“Hey all,
Just wanted to tell you we love your CD. Your songs are
perfect for watching the trees pass by It was great meeting all of
you too.
your friends,
…Bear in Heaven”

“thanks for asking, i might be out of town that weekend, if i’m not i’ll do it as long as i don’t have to play after the arts of life band, no one should ever play after that band because y’all are too powerful, it’s like asking yo la tengo to play after elvis.”
- anonymous musician


Visit Arts for Life at: http://www.artsoflife.org/

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