Brasstax was a party at The Whistler in Chicago every second Saturday from May 2012 to December 2019. Lead by myself with partners Jake, Quinten and a whole damn supporting crew, it was extremely rewarding to watch this event grow from just another Saturday night party into a nice little community. From posters and mix art to shirts and socials, BTX was a great personal outlet for all things creative.
"RIP in Peace"
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'Crew Love' fundraiser, December 2020: about a year after "RIP in Peace" (above), we take a hard turn toward escapism and jump hang-loose-hands-first back onto the scene with a new tee, raising over 2k for our friends at The Whistler.
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And now, seven years of vibe checks...
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