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Has anyone experienced as much of Chicago’s late-night musical offerings the past few decades as Claudio Velez? I interviewed 16 musicians, DJs, and nightlife workers about the Tamale Guy’s relationship with Chicago music for this Reader oral history.
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An oral history of Chicago nightlife’s most beloved visitor - Chicago Reader
Claudio Velez, aka the Tamale Guy, as seen by the musicians, club owners, bar staff, and regulars sustained by the contents of his magical red cooler
