AVANT/CHICAGO
Chicago Cultural Mashup
Avant/Chicago has become a recognized name in the Chicago media arena by proving that it is in fact what you know and how you say it. As a graduate alumnus of Cultural Studies at DePaul University and author of Blues and the Machine, Brent Kado felt a need to write about Chicago’s deepest issues and upcoming artists. Over the last three years, bands and artists alike have recognized his quick wit, honest prose, and right-on interpretation of the Chicago scene. His independent view of Chicago culture has gained wide recognition and maintained a steady following. Kado's unique and intelligent use of social media has added to the Avant/Chicago name and reach. Currently avantchicago.com is an extremely active website and launching point for the Independent lifestyle in the Chicago area.
Avant/Chicago reaches at least 1000 readers a day. What started out as a hobby and side note commentary about Chicago culture has now become one of Chicago’s leading music websites. Readers have reached the site via direct traffic, website links, and referrals from musicians, top media publications, and artists of the Midwest and east/west coasts.
Quotes about Avant/Chicago:
"For the young, the hip, and generally in the know."
-Chicago Tribune
"Avant/Chicago is the modern day hunter-gatherer, i.e. one who goes out into the urban wilderness and finds the bohemian recreations that are utterly vital for big city survival." -Bryant Manning, Sun-Times "Brent Kado is somewhat of a Renaissance man when it comes to blogging." –Centerstage.com "Pithy Links. You'll want to make it a daily stop."
Some ways to support art are to promote the art, write about the art, and take part in the art. Avant/Chicago has been doing all three. The passion of the writer is to believe in what one writes so much that the words and the work speak for itself. By placing your business on Avant/Chicago readers who visit the site will also be exposed to your product and mission. Avant/Chicago is interested in supporting local artists, national artists, and businesses who desire to feed the indie scene by nurturing and boosting visibility of the site and your product.
The Avant/Chicago group would be open to your ideas for website advertising and promoting your business in other unique ways. We have a wide range of price quotes in order to accommodate up and coming businesses as well as those who may desire larger visibility and promotion. Please contact us at info@avantchicago.com.
