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Posts in category "Band Profile"

Sunday Song of the Day- "Powa" by tUnE-yArDs

I’ll never forget my first introduction to Merrill Garbus, the mastermind behind the DIY, afro-art rock project, tUnE-yArDs, at the Bottom Lounge opening for Dirty Projectors in November ’09.  I was blown away by the power of her vocals and unique performance.  Though I love Dirty Projectors, their show didn’t hold a candle to the... Read more »
By Kiki25,
May 1, 2011 at 3:20 pm
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The Shams Band: Arbiters of Community on Chicago's Local Scene

The Shams Band: Arbiters of Community on Chicago's Local Scene
Bluesy, grunting guitar riffs poured out of Lincoln Hall on Lincoln Avenue on Jan. 27 the artist vocals go something like this: “Well I left Alabama without a dime, and I came to Chicago, started wasting my time. I found a new woman, and all she had to say was: ‘let’s have a drink of... Read more »
By Kiki25,
March 2, 2011 at 1:05 pm
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Interview with Anew Revolution

Interview with Anew Revolution
Anew Revolution consists of four members who started out in Austin. They gained their music roots in Texas where lead singer Joey Duenas originally was in a band called Unloco. Later he and the rest of the members of the Anew Revolution met up and formed their current outfit. The other musicians  are backup vocalist... Read more »
By Kiki25,
October 28, 2010 at 11:09 pm
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Review of Hey Rosetta! At Lincoln Hall

Review of Hey Rosetta! At Lincoln Hall
On Friday night I swung by Lincoln Hall to check out Hey Rosetta!, a Canadian sextuplet opening for one of my undergrad faves, Hot Hot Heat.Cashing in on the Canuck’s knack for anthemic orch-pop and cramming as many people on stage as humanly possible, Hey Rosetta! is a band of loveable geeks. Frontman Tim Baker’s... Read more »
By Kiki25,
September 13, 2010 at 2:34 pm
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Interview with Admiral Radley (Grandaddy+Earlimart)

Interview with Admiral Radley (Grandaddy+Earlimart)
Just because they are friends an have a great time together Jason Lytle and Aaron Burtch of now defunct Grandaddy and Ariana Murray and Aaron Espinoza of Earlimart got together to record an album under the name, Admiral Radley. What they came up with is this July’s I Heart California an album that departs from... Read more »
By Kiki25,
August 12, 2010 at 9:19 am
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Lollapalooza Preview-Interview with Coco Motion of The Ettes

Lollapalooza Preview-Interview with Coco Motion of The Ettes
Among the best parts of going to a music festival is the chance to discover new bands.  Especially at a fest the magnitude of Lollapalooza, half of the fun is being lured in by a new sound floating over the crowd on the way between the Parkways and Budweiser stages.  The Ettes, with their fusion... Read more »
By Kiki25,
August 4, 2010 at 3:42 pm
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Interview with Shawn Rosenblatt of Netherfriends

Netherfriends, a once Chicago, now nomadic, musical act consists only constantly of its creator Shawn Rosenblatt, a Columbia College grad who majored in music composition.  This background has thus far served him well, he landed a record deal on his first tour and recorded a Daytrotter Session last September where Sean Moeller wrote:  ”The young... Read more »
By Kiki25,
July 16, 2010 at 9:56 am
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Concert Review: The Shams Band at Beat Kitchen 7/8/10

Concert Review: The Shams Band at Beat Kitchen 7/8/10
Going to a small venue concert in Chicago, mid-summer, almost certainly guarantees doing the hipster sway with a bunch of sweaty fellow music lovers, unless your headed out to get down with The Shams Band. Last night at Beat Kitchen The Shams served up a rowdy mix of rock, blues and Americana that had a... Read more »
By Kiki25,
July 9, 2010 at 8:55 am
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Interview with José González of Junip

Interview with José González of Junip
Among the many great concerts and fests happening this weekend, the Junip show at Lincoln Hall on Sunday is sure to pull a crowd. Their recent EP, Ropes and Summits garnered an 8.0 over at Pitchfork this week (you can download for free at their site). A long time project of famed Swede/Argentinian acoustic solo... Read more »
By Kiki25,
June 10, 2010 at 2:37 pm
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Interview with Rennie Sparks of Handsome Family

Interview with Rennie Sparks of Handsome Family
Living in Chicago there are constant opportunities to discover new music or perhaps established music that is new to you.  This was the case when I went to Schubas last spring to watch Handsome Family on tour in support of their then new album, Honey Moon. Husband and wife duo Brett and Rennie Sparks make... Read more »
By Kiki25,
June 8, 2010 at 9:42 pm
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