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Published on Apr 11, 2012

In the early 2000's Chicago's nightlife scene began to change, as the city began enforcing strict venue regulations pressuring several longstanding nightclubs to close their doors.

These events directly affected club creator, Joe Russo, who's highly successful Funky Buddha Lounge & Sinibar night spots were well known for spearheading racial integration in Chicago nightlife during the mid 1990's.

When Russo is forced to shut down his business, he leaves the country in search of new direction, but it's only a matter of time before his inner-calling inspires him to return to his hometown and take on the challenges of creating a new venue under the same meticulous laws that pushed him out.

"The Rebirth of Chicago Cool" is the story of how "The Shrine", a place celebrated for hosting shows by legendary & contemporary hip hop & soul artists, was born.

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  • LegendPlayer101

    i must visit this shrine!

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  • KOROKIK

    AMAZING ! Love your work <3

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  • LUCKYSLEVEN88

    It must be hard opening a business in Chicago with so many regulations.

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  • lightsleepers

    Love it!

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  • MAXAGENCY2

    This video is so well done! Pretty much covers Max Agency's roster too. Luv it! Thanks Joe and Konee! :) PS. I used to go to the China Club. Think Mondays were the hot night if I recall and yah was at the Limelight too. Lawd, that was 30 yrs ago. Taking me back a few yrs there guys ;) Hell, I was at Studio 54 sheesh!

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  • MsPasha5

    I love this doc, but ahhhh I used to go to the China Club and the Limelight too!!!!

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  • djkizone

    Yo this was really good! You did it again KoneeRoK! Keep up the Good work! I see a road trip coming on in the summer! the Shrine or Bust! Do they have a web site?

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  • sneeks71

    Awesome job Konee!

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  • MOMENTUM ART TECH

    YO KONNEROK you did it again!! this is by far one of the best things you've done so far i love this video bro....CONGRATS...!!!!

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  • grimcruzh

    That was dope piece of Chi. history!!! Makes sense that Kon would have it. NeyeC!!!!!!!!

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