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Deli Best of Chicago 2011 - Fans' Poll is up!

We are getting there folks! We just uploaded the full list of artists nominated for our Best of Chicago 2011 Poll for Emerging Artists. It's on the right column on this same page and also HERE, where you can actually vote. Some bands in the list were selected through a submission process and some others were picked by our jury of local scene-makers, who could freely choose 3 bands each in order of preference. Points were already assigned to each band according to how well they did in the selection process. Now the readers' and fans' votes will also influence the final chart. Each vote will count!

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DRIFTLESS PONY CLUB!
Posted by Tori Randall on January 28, 2012
I live in Dallas, TX and I ADORE Driftless Pony Club. I've seen them live twice on tour and they are one of those rare groups of musicians who sound better live than recorded. They are the sweetest guys and write and perform brilliant music. I know this is a Chicagoan poll and apologize if anyone feels affronted that I voted, but this is the internet.
Paper Thick Walls
Posted by Gail on January 24, 2012
Definitely has my vote!
3 WORD: PAPER THICK WALLS
Posted by Karim on January 19, 2012
PAPER THICK MUTHAF*#@IN' WALLS
1 vote 4 Paper Thick Walls
Posted by david grabill on January 19, 2012
Great group!!
Paper Thick Walls...yes!!
Posted by Ryan Sweeney on January 19, 2012
love these guys, their show at Schubas on Monday was amazing!
haven't some of these bands
Posted by Kristen on January 19, 2012
haven't some of these bands already "emerged" in relative comparison?
PAPER THICK WALLS
Posted by Brad Farran on January 18, 2012
PT-Dubs for LIFE!!
Paper Thick Walls
Posted by Shannon Doty on January 18, 2012
Representing for Paper Thick Walls!
Paper Thick Walls Rock!!
Posted by Tracy on January 18, 2012
Paper Thick Walls Rock!!
Paper Thick Walls! Woooooo
Posted by Anonymous on January 18, 2012
Paper Thick Walls! Woooooo
I heart them, muchos.
Posted by Anonymous on January 18, 2012
I heart them, muchos.
Paper Thick Walls
Posted by Anonymous on January 18, 2012
Paper Thick Walls!
Paper Thick Walls!
Posted by Alex Woods on January 18, 2012
Paper Thick Walls!
PAPER THICK WALLS
Posted by Adam sherman on January 17, 2012
PAPER THICK WALLS

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April 2012
Stephen Paul Smoker
Ripe Fruit

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Stephen Paul Smoker released his new album Ripe Fruit last week. The album an eclectic romp shifting from the fast paced, driving rhythm of "In Cairo" to the somber pluck guitar of "Cold As A Stone". This album seems meditative and psychedelic at the time. The are many moments through out at quite, almost restful. One of my favorites are the flute interlude in "The Light On The First Day of Spring... Pt 1.". In many way Stephen Paul Smoker is a throw back the 60's, but the way he builds his melody's also feel very modern. Ripe Fruit is just that, fresh and ready to be consumed.

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