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Review / Stream / Download | Garage A Trois @ Double Door 9/6/15

Words & Photos: Carmel O'Farrell (@carmelocorn)The word "supergroup" gets thrown around far too often these days.  But let's break down Garage A Trois. Each member of the band is a virtuoso in their own right. They are not a "one-off", usually finding the time for several gigs per year despite the principal's busy...

Setlist / Review | Troubled Hubble @ Subterranean 9/5/15

Words & Photos: Alex WoodWhen I first saw Troubled Hubble live more than 11 years ago, they possessed all of the energy that a rock n roll band could ever have, quickly coming to represent the role that fun can have in rock music.I remember like yesterday the band jumping around on a stage covered...

VIDEO: Dr. John Reimagines What A Wonderful World

Dr. John plays a pair of shows this week at Chicago's City Winery. Here are a pair of vids (courtesy ofNunu Zomot) that showcase what he's up to from last nights show. He finishes the run on Friday night.A swinging rendition of the Louis Armstrong staple "What A Wonderful World" that truly recasts the...

A Dog's Eye View Of Shoe Fest

By: Rosebud, with a little help from Carmel O'Farrell (@carmelocorn)Shoe Fest kicked off its 5 year anniversary celebration on Friday of Labor Day Weekend amidst the cornfields of rural Manteno, Illinois. Camp Shaw is a kids' summer camp that gets transformed into a music festival once a year.Old Shoe asks all their friends to...

St. Anthony Hospital Threatens Lawsuit Against Riot Fest Days Before Festival

Less than a week before Riot Fest comes to Douglas Park for the first time, St. Anthony Hospital has threatened significant legal action against the Chicago music festival.The hospital, located at 2875 W. 19th St., sits on the southern edge of the park, and representatives claim the festival will disrupt business and cause harm to...

Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard Releases Surprise Album As 'Thunderbitch'

Though Alabama Shakes'Sound & Color has only been out for four months, singer, guitarist and songwriter Brittany Howard has apparently stayed busy, recording a new set of songs under the moniker 'Thunderbitch.'The album is available for streaming now at theband's website, and features members of Nashville bands Fly Golden Eagle and Clear Plastic Masks....

Album Reviews | August 2015 Releases

By: Alex WoodChance The Rapper & Lil B- Free (Based Freestyles Mixtape) [8/5]Supposedly recorded on acid when the two rappers first met, Free (Based Freestyles) finds both artists informally rapping and ranting over long beats. Despite the freestyle format, the product is well conceived and surprisingly ambitious, proving both writers to be amongst the more...

Review / Setlist / Photos | KT Tunstall @ City Winery

KT Tunstall is a One-Woman Tour de ForceBy Joann D. Ball | Photos: Philamonjaro StudioKT Tunstall has much more to offer than radio hits Black Horse and the Cherry Tree and Suddenly I See from her 2004 debutEye to the Telescope. The Scottish singer-songwriter sold out three nights at City Winery Chicago on the strength of five...

Setlist / Video / Recap | Foo Fighters @ Wrigley Field 8/29/15

By: Alex WoodFoo Fighters performed at a sold-out Wrigley Field on Saturday, delivering a massive set list combining covers, newer material and classics.With aftermarket tickets starting around $200, its safe to say that Chicago was excited for the bands return. And with a carefully designed 24-song set list, Dave Grohl and his band seemed equally...

Can’t Fake the Funk | The Story of Vulfpeck’s Start

Cant Fake the Funk |The Story of Vulfpecks Startby Danny HazanIm gonna play da riddim, its very funky. So if youre allergic, please take whatever medications you have prescribed. Im kidding. Theres no real danger here of anything like that.Mushy KrongoldBefore Goss entered Michigans Jazz program, he honed his craft as a Jazz pianist...