Let’s face it, most of what you find on the internet is junk. Its accessibility has allowed anyone to post just about anything they want, and unfortunately, a lot of that stuff is just awful. On the other hand, what makes the internet so great is that in the midst of all that garbage, it has always managed to discover and support some seriously talented people.
One of these very people is “web-born” songbird, Kina Grannis. After entering a YouTube contest, the Los Angeles based singer-songwriter walked away with a video spot during the Super Bowl and a record deal. In spite of opting for self-release, she has become one of YouTube’s most subscribed-to artists and gathered more than 90 million cumulative views.
Currently on tour, Grannis will be hitting Chicago’s Park West next Tuesday, 4/1. If you want to see what all the well-deserved hype is about, grab all of the details about the upcoming show below.
In November, Grannis released the the mesmerizing video for her track, “In Your Arms”. With almost two years, 2,460 frames, and 288K jelly beans behind it, the video picked up speed and has been viewed more than five million times. The creative undertaking has earned recognition from places like TIME Magazine, VH1, and MTV.
The track comes from Grannis’ 2010 record Stairwells, which was remastered and re-released in 2011 with four new tracks.
The all ages show at Park West (22 W Armitage Ave), kicks off at 7:30 PM with support from Imaginary Friend. Tickets are just $15 if you buy online before the show, and $17 at the door.
