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Posts tagged "chicago music"

The List: Chicago Concerts for the week of March 21

The List: Chicago Concerts for the week of March 21
3/21- Heavy Times, Everybody’s In, Lil Daggers  @Empty Bottle. Starts at 10:30 p.m., Free!3/21- Sam Amidon, Angel Olsen @Schubas. Starts at 8 p.m., $10. 3/22- Fujiya & Miyagi, Shit Robot @The Mid. Starts at 8 p.m., $10. *V.C. Pick3/22- Ron Sexsmith, Caitlin Rose @Schubas. Starts at 8 p.m., $15.3/22- Wanda Jackson, Dex Romweber Duo @Lincoln... Read more »
By Kiki25,
March 21, 2011 at 10:44 am
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Via Chicago Venue Guide: Behind the Scenes Tour of Lincoln Hall

Via Chicago Venue Guide: Behind the Scenes Tour of Lincoln Hall
Lincoln Hall opened in 2009 in the place of the former Three Penny Cinema.  Owned by the brothers behind Schubas Tavern at Southport and Belmont avenues, Lincoln Hall takes the best parts of Schubas- the amazing sound, the fantastic room, and makes it bigger.  Erin, one of the managers at Lincoln Hall gave me a... Read more »
By Kiki25,
March 16, 2011 at 1:32 pm
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The List: Chicago Concerts for the Week of March 7

The List: Chicago Concerts for the Week of March 7
3.7-Thin Hymns, The Armchairs @Empty Bottle. Starts at 9:30 p.m., free!3.7-The Jezabels, Brother George @Schubas. Starts at 8 p.m., $10. 3.8-The Ex, Follows @Lincoln Hall. Starts at 8 p.m., $15.3.8-Datarock @Bottom Lounge. Starts at 8 p.m., $15. 3.9-The Laureates, Shark?, Sundelles @Empty Bottle. Starts at 9:30 p.m., free with RSVP!3.9-Beer Hockey, The Material @Subterranean. Starts... Read more »
By Kiki25,
March 7, 2011 at 10:05 am
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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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Sunday Song of the Week: "Let's Get it On" as sung by Jack Black in "High Fidelity"

This choice is pretty purely inspired by the Oscars this evening. Toward the end of the evening the show asked, what’s you favorite song from the movies.   This is tough- I was brought up on movie musicals and I’m not talking “Aladdin” or “The Little Mermaid” (though I did love both of those movies)... Read more »
By Kiki25,
February 27, 2011 at 11:53 pm
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The List: Chicago concerts for the week of Feb. 21

The List: Chicago concerts for the week of Feb. 21
2.21- The Forms, Archie Powell & The Exports @Empty Bottle. Starts at 9:30 p.m., free!2.21- Alexi Murdoch, Haley Bonar @Lincoln Hall. Starts at 8 p.m., $17adv/$20door. 2.22- Tennis, Porcelain Raft, Holiday Shores @Lincoln Hall. Starts at 9 p.m., $12.2.22- Thank You, Strychnine @Empty Bottle. Starts at 9:30 p.m., $8.2.22- Color Card, Secret Cities @Subterranean. Starts... Read more »
By Kiki25,
February 21, 2011 at 11:44 am
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Last weekend on the Chicago music scene-storified!

Last weekend on the Chicago music scene-storified!
I’m trying a little something new in the way of curated content- A little Chicago music scene weekend retrospective. I may try to make it a weekly thing if it’s received well. Let me know what you think... Read more »
By Kiki25,
February 20, 2011 at 8:34 pm
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Via Chicago Venue Guide: A Map of Chicago's Indie Venues

Via Chicago Venue Guide: A Map of Chicago's Indie Venues
Click on the markers to find one of Chicago’s 12 best venues to catch national and local indie acts.  Map includes spots like The Aragon Ballroom, The Vic, Empty Bottle, Double Door and Subterranean... Read more »
By Kiki25,
February 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm
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Preview: Grape Juice Records Showcase at Subterranean

Tonight at Subterranean Chicago’s Grape Juice Records is hosting the first of its showcase series at Subterranean. The evening is primarily in celebration of recent Grape Juice signees, Jon Drake & The Shakes. A band that has a sort of Beatles circa Sgt. Pepper sound with poppy vocals and a horns section.  The show will... Read more »
By Kiki25,
February 11, 2011 at 9:21 am
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The List: Chicago concerts for the week of Feb. 7

The List: Chicago concerts for the week of Feb. 7
2/7- Carbon Tigers, Rusalka, Ormen Lounge @Schubas. Starts at 8 p.m., $8.2/7- Hunters, Reptoids, Hawkbits @Empty Bottle. Starts at 9:30 p.m., Free! 2/8- The Radio Dept., Young Prisms @Empty Bottle. Starts at 7 p.m./10 p.m., $12.V.C. Pick2/8- Wavves, Best Coast @Lincoln Hall. Starts at 7 p.m., $15. 2/8- SongCircle hosted by Rachel Eve @Schubas. Starts... Read more »
By Kiki25,
February 7, 2011 at 9:32 am
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