If there’s one thing that keeps our fearless leader Richard Giraldi going through Chicago’s brutal, unrelenting winters it’s the mantra: “Chicago summers are beautiful.” Local roots reggae band Akasha agrees because its new video – directed by Josh Kalven – for “Ooh U Got Me” celebrates those gorgeous and sweaty Chicago summers with scenes of people frolicking at the beach, the Critical Mass riders and an unfrozen Lake Michigan over a smooth, relaxing beat. You can check out Akasha when they play Lincoln Hall on Wednesday, February 23.