Harv Roman
Radio Personality : WCEV 1450 AM Chicago
WCYC Reunion Concert V with K7 and the Swing Kids in Chicago-the recap…
Before I begin my recap of last night’s event, I have to apologize to those who were affected by my coming in late for the show. I was billed as the event host and I was caught up in treating my son and his mother to a John Leguizamo performance at the Chicago Theatre. The evening doubled as a birthday outing for my son’s mother and it made for a nice family reunion. A highlight of John Leguizamo’s performance was the fact that his opening music mix was a Freestyle mix featuring Coro, Judy Torres and many others-including “Maria” by TKA. Much respect to Leguizamo for supporting his fellow New Yorkers…
The long awaited return to Chicago of K7 and the Swing Kids finally hit the Windy City last night (2/28/04) as K7, LOS, Tre, and Prophet blew into Studio 63 with Tybless in tow to give Chicago’s Freestyle Phanatix a taste of what they had been missing for much too long. Since I was late in arriving, the boys (Men) were introduced by Studio 63 owner “Nick”, who did a credible job announcing the crew and stepping out of the way as the guys exploded onto the stage amidst a shrieking throb of over 900 (mostly ladies) in the house…by the way, I noticed PattyG of internet fame at the absolute foot of the stage throughout the performance. How do these fans constantly manage to get the best spots-show after show???
Heidee and her sister were also at the show busy helping K7 and the Kids to get the merchandise out to the masses. You’ll be happy to know that TKA/K7’s “The Best of Everything” can now be found in CD and DVD collections-in addition to a limited edition black t-shirt emblazoned with the K7 logo on the front and www.TKAK7.com on the back…WCYC mixilogist Gino “Rockin” Romo was also in the house, along with Majic Juan Suarez and former WCYC/WCRX radio personality VG Lozano. WCYC personality Denise Morales was also in attendance as was former Exotic Love group member Danny Lopez.
The guys opened the show with “Zunga Zeng”. I know this because that is the song that was playing as we pulled up into the Club. That was followed up by “I’ll Make You Feel Good” as I worked my way to a spot closer to the stage and began my video taping. Gino was at the DJ booth as I got even closer. I have to say thanks to the audience members and security team who graciously allowed me to move about rather easily. The place was packed and I could have stepped on a lot of toes along the way-but people recognized me and actually helped me to make my way on stage…what a great crowd!
K7 and the Kids broke into a chant and repeat session with the crowd which led them into “Scars of Love”. This routine included a quick dance lesson as the guys led the crowd into their “Right-forward, left-back” steps. “Tears May Fall” was next as the guys continued to impress with their tight choreography which they definitely had worked on for hours, days and perhaps weeks prior to the show.
“Give Your Love To Me” was next and it led into the first “break” of the evening. Kayel interacted with the crowd and reminded them of the last time that he was in town, he was with George Lamond and Tony O. He said that they are all still friends and still hang out and that he is now singing by himself with the Swing Kids. He asked the crowd if they liked the show so far, and he was met with a resoundingly loud approval rating. K7 then broke into an accapella version of “Don’t Be Afraid” (“because it was listed on the flyer, and you paid to hear it”). The rest of the Swing Kids took a short break while K7 performed a serenade of “Louder Than Love” to the awesome accompaniment of hundreds loudly singing along (on beat)!
After the accapella performances, K7 introduced the Swing Kids individually. First LOS, followed by Tre and then Prophet. During the course of the introductions, Tre spotted me at the rear of the stage and pointed me out to K7. They then motioned for me to come on stage where I blushed a bit, exchanged handshakes and hugs and was introduced as “the man who is responsible for bringing K7 and the Swing Kids back to Chicago”. After that quick bit of fame, I snick away and the boys told the crowd that they were “feeling a little freaky” and went into “Move It Like This”. This was a great sing along as I was a little surprised that the crowd new all of the words and did much of the singing to a microphone extended by K7…the most interesting thing that I caught on tape was the guys humping the floor during the song…and Tre getting spanked on the rear by two ladies who then high-fived each other. After “Move It Like This” the group got into another “chant and return” session with the audience before breaking into “Come Baby Come” which got a huge pop from the crowd. That seemingly was the last song of the set but…
Before I begin my recap of last night’s event, I have to apologize to those who were affected by my coming in late for the show. I was billed as the event host and I was caught up in treating my son and his mother to a John Leguizamo performance at the Chicago Theatre. The evening doubled as a birthday outing for my son’s mother and it made for a nice family reunion. A highlight of John Leguizamo’s performance was the fact that his opening music mix was a Freestyle mix featuring Coro, Judy Torres and many others-including “Maria” by TKA. Much respect to Leguizamo for supporting his fellow New Yorkers…
The long awaited return to Chicago of K7 and the Swing Kids finally hit the Windy City last night (2/28/04) as K7, LOS, Tre, and Prophet blew into Studio 63 with Tybless in tow to give Chicago’s Freestyle Phanatix a taste of what they had been missing for much too long. Since I was late in arriving, the boys (Men) were introduced by Studio 63 owner “Nick”, who did a credible job announcing the crew and stepping out of the way as the guys exploded onto the stage amidst a shrieking throb of over 900 (mostly ladies) in the house…by the way, I noticed PattyG of internet fame at the absolute foot of the stage throughout the performance. How do these fans constantly manage to get the best spots-show after show???
Heidee and her sister were also at the show busy helping K7 and the Kids to get the merchandise out to the masses. You’ll be happy to know that TKA/K7’s “The Best of Everything” can now be found in CD and DVD collections-in addition to a limited edition black t-shirt emblazoned with the K7 logo on the front and www.TKAK7.com on the back…WCYC mixilogist Gino “Rockin” Romo was also in the house, along with Majic Juan Suarez and former WCYC/WCRX radio personality VG Lozano. WCYC personality Denise Morales was also in attendance as was former Exotic Love group member Danny Lopez.
The guys opened the show with “Zunga Zeng”. I know this because that is the song that was playing as we pulled up into the Club. That was followed up by “I’ll Make You Feel Good” as I worked my way to a spot closer to the stage and began my video taping. Gino was at the DJ booth as I got even closer. I have to say thanks to the audience members and security team who graciously allowed me to move about rather easily. The place was packed and I could have stepped on a lot of toes along the way-but people recognized me and actually helped me to make my way on stage…what a great crowd!
K7 and the Kids broke into a chant and repeat session with the crowd which led them into “Scars of Love”. This routine included a quick dance lesson as the guys led the crowd into their “Right-forward, left-back” steps. “Tears May Fall” was next as the guys continued to impress with their tight choreography which they definitely had worked on for hours, days and perhaps weeks prior to the show.
“Give Your Love To Me” was next and it led into the first “break” of the evening. Kayel interacted with the crowd and reminded them of the last time that he was in town, he was with George Lamond and Tony O. He said that they are all still friends and still hang out and that he is now singing by himself with the Swing Kids. He asked the crowd if they liked the show so far, and he was met with a resoundingly loud approval rating. K7 then broke into an accapella version of “Don’t Be Afraid” (“because it was listed on the flyer, and you paid to hear it”). The rest of the Swing Kids took a short break while K7 performed a serenade of “Louder Than Love” to the awesome accompaniment of hundreds loudly singing along (on beat)!
After the accapella performances, K7 introduced the Swing Kids individually. First LOS, followed by Tre and then Prophet. During the course of the introductions, Tre spotted me at the rear of the stage and pointed me out to K7. They then motioned for me to come on stage where I blushed a bit, exchanged handshakes and hugs and was introduced as “the man who is responsible for bringing K7 and the Swing Kids back to Chicago”. After that quick bit of fame, I snick away and the boys told the crowd that they were “feeling a little freaky” and went into “Move It Like This”. This was a great sing along as I was a little surprised that the crowd new all of the words and did much of the singing to a microphone extended by K7…the most interesting thing that I caught on tape was the guys humping the floor during the song…and Tre getting spanked on the rear by two ladies who then high-fived each other. After “Move It Like This” the group got into another “chant and return” session with the audience before breaking into “Come Baby Come” which got a huge pop from the crowd. That seemingly was the last song of the set but…