This coming weekend, Black Coffee is on the bill for an event at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago. We know this because his name appears in a ridiculously large font on this flyer, alongside some kind of image of him. But anyone taking a quick glance at the flyer below would be half forgiven for thinking he’s the only one making an appearance…
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Notice anything? Derrick Carter is also due to make an appearance on the same evening. But am I the only one wondering what on earth is going on with this poster? His name is absolutely tiny – and the appalling choice of font makes it barely legible.
And spare a thought for poor old Dom Brown. When I first saw this flyer, dodgy typeface included, I honestly thought it said Don Brown. He runs the Activist:Chi movement in the city and was hailed in June 2020 for organising a 30,000 strong protest – in the middle of a pandemic…
Nonetheless, I can’t help but think it’s a little bit sad that two Chicago natives don’t have more support in their own city. Or are the organisers just trying to hint – as subtly as a brick over the head – that Black Coffee’s pay is significantly larger? This blog is happy for you to decide on that one…