10 Years In SPACE: Documenting The Performers And Vibe Of An American Live Music Hall 2008 - 2018

SPACE is a club designed by musicians for musicians which is why musicians love to play there. Its a warm listening room that makes you feel close to the artists--and Harvey Tillis pulls off that same trick with 10 Years In SPACE. He was there night after night over the clubs first decade as he photographed the performers drawn to this places vibe intimacy quality of sound and respect for the music. Captured in his lens are intimate moments from legends who have played this stage--including Allen Toussaint Richard Thompson Irma Thomas Lucinda Williams Leon Russell Johnny Winter Bob Mould and Dr. John--as well as younger artists on the rise such as Alabama Shakes the Lumineers Brandi Carlile and Lake Street Dive. All of them are here sharing their passion while playing in SPACE. - Mark Caro journalist entertainment critic and author.10 Years In SPACE contains over 70 original black & white photographs includes Lake Street Dive The Lumineers Alabama Shakes Pokey LaFarge Allan Rayman José James Tyler Childers The Lone Bellow Tank and the Bangas St. Paul and the Broken Bones relatively early in their national careers. Jazz greats both new and world famous include Cécile McLorin Salvant John Scofield and Joe Lovano the Circuit Rider Trio of Ron Miles Brian Blade and Bill Frisell Diane Schuur Stanley Clarke Christian McBride and Terence Blanchard. Blues/R&B greats pictured include Billy Boy Arnold Delbert McClinton Donald Kinsey Gary Clark Jr. Irma Thomas Lurrie Bell Magic Slim and Shemekia Copeland. Many more artists are included.10 Years In SPACE is my salute thank you and congratulations to SPACE on its 10thanniversary. - Harvey Tillis photographer. My favorite clubs in the world are the ones where you never know what to expect the ones that abide by one simple rule: If its good it goes on stage. Over the last decade SPACE has become one of those favorites. Jazz blues rock roots world music and so much more SPACE delivers night after night with something special -- music beyond category as Duke Ellington would have said. Since 2008 SPACE has been in the running as the best music venue in Chicago even if its just north of the Chicago border. You still havent made it out to SPACE? Well this terrific book will give you a glimpse into what youre missing. Photographer Harvey Tillis has lovingly documented a staggering array of performers doing their thing in SPACEs warm intimate setting. Dive into this beautiful book. Youll be glad you did. Then make the trip to Evanston to hear the next act playing at SPACE. Its always a good night for music there. - Frank Alkyer Publisher DownBeat