Photos: Adam MiszewskiI need to come clean. When the Allman Brothers Band dissolved in 2014, my first thought was whether Derek Trucks would reform the Derek Trucks Band.Sure, I was a huge fan of the Tedeschi Trucks Band over the course of their first two albums...but wouldnt it be great for him to fill...

By: Philamonjaro StudioTortoise kicked off a multi-continent tour on Saturday, a pair of gigswhich also celebratedthe release of the band'sfirst studio release in nearly seven years,The Catastrophist on Thrill Jockey Records.It's a record that has already made a strong case for album of the year in January, expansive in depth (as Tortoise typically...

Double Door, the iconic music venue located in the heart of Wicker Park, may be closing its doors in the very near future.The venue, located at 1570-72 N. Milwaukee Ave., is currently in legal negotiations with the buildings owner. However, recently filed legal documents point to an imminent eviction.Speedwagon Properties, a downtown investment...

UPDATE [2/3]:It's ON![Update 1/29] Another group of rumored dates still has Wrigley in play for both June & July. Postedinline below. Also, news about another Wrigley concert.[Update 2/1] And another set of rumored dates... this time from the notorious AttyAtLoew on PT. Wrigley still alive.All circuits were lit up lastmonth when we publisheda breakdown...

Tortoise plays Thalia Hall upon the debut of their first studiorelease in nearly seven years. This Chicago-based instrumentalquintet always transcends genres or easy labels. The band plays their hometownfor two shows (6:30 & 10:15) this Saturday before embarking on European tour.Billed as Tortoise "In The Round", there should be some interesting performance elements to accompany tunes...

What's not to like? Every detail is sublime -- from the cool stage dressings to the height and pitch of Marco's hat.The 57th (!) installment of RAD Tracks Thursday offers the rare acoustic treat of Johnny Cash's "Big River, shot and edited by Foggy Notions with five camera's place right on stage.Here's the complete...

[Update 1/25] Since Bruce had to cancel his MSG weekend gig due to the blizzard, he's offering a free MP3 download of the Chicago show as consolation. Check it out at nugs.net (for a limited time).The start of this week was kind of a struggle for me. Granted, it largely consisted of #firstworldproblems --...

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band began The River Tour in Pittsburgh on Saturday, where The Boss gave a nod to the recently deceased David Bowie.Springsteen shares a heartwarming story of Bowie having supported his songwriting early on, leading to Springsteen taking a Greyhound bus to visit Bowie during the recording sessions for...

If there's one thing that has characterizes Widespread Panic's touring in recent years, it's been their willingness to "set up shop" in a city (see: Milwakuee) and treat fans to an extended time in more intimate settings.So it's curious that the only multi-night stand in Chicago since their last hiatus was a two-nighter at...

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades is a Stevens Point, Wisconsin band who you may be hearing a lot from these days. Sitting here in Chicago, it sure seems like the band is primed to make their move,and they certainly have the tools to capitalize.At first glance, they're a slick progressive bluegrass band--but they set...