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Sam Prekop
Prekop in his Pilsen studio with his guitar and a work in progress.

Sam Prekop; artist, photographer and the driving force behind Chicago's The Sea and Cake, has just released his second solo album, Who's your new Professor? In an interview recorded at his Pilsen studio, he discusses the similarities between the creative process and the perfect cup of coffee.


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Sam Prekop
Come to the Gapers Block 2nd Anniversary Party at the Hideout May 20 for a chance to win an 11"x17" signed print of this photo by Sam Prekop.

 

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