Having survived its tumultuous birth, The Body Politic returns this Wednesday (9 p.m.) for its second attempt to upend the underground techno/house scene in Chicago (it’s closer to Lilliputians lighting matches between a clubbers’ toes, but one step at a time). This month we’re fortunate enough to have excellent DJ/producer/our friend Tyrel Williams spinning with us. Williams collaborates with two others as The Electric Doors (who are rumored to be touring Europe this summer, keep your peepers peeled), produces solo goods and has earned his stripes at Chicago’s legendary house of vinyl, Gramaphone. We hope to see you out on Wednesday. It’s free and the beer is cheaper than usual!

We aim to have more guests in the coming months, so if you’re a quality DJ rolling through Chicago on the first Wednesday of a month, give us a shout.

Manuel, my friend James and I are starting a new house/techno night at a brand new bar called Tumbao. We’re excited to have the opportunity to give this a try and DJ for some folks — hopefully people who like to dance. And did I mention it’s FREE? I encourage you to stop by, say hello, share a drink or two and jack your body.