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Review / Setlist | Wilco @ Jay Pritzker Pavilion 8/21/16

Photo via charlottefreffi InstagramSee you sometime next year, Jeff Tweedy announced to the Chicago crowd as Wilco left the stage on Sunday night.Perhaps dashing the hopes of some hoping for another run of shows to support Schmilco before the calendar flips, but I suspect the day will come when Wilco sets up shop in...

Pearl Jam Drops Eight Covers Amongst Saturday Wrigley Show | Setlist + Videos 8/20/16

Photo via laubau5 InstagramEddie Vedder sported a Murphy's Bleachers T-shirt (based on his exploits on the day prior), before switching into a good ol' Cubs Jersey for the first of two nights at Wrigley Field. Go #Cubs Go #eddievedder #pjwrigley #wrigleyfield #friendlyconfines #pearljam #chicago #concert #concertgram @pearljam @cubsA photo posted by Brian Phillips (@...

Pearl Jam Sets Up On Roof Of Chicago Bar

There are two Pearl Jam shows scheduled for this weekend at Chicago's Wrigley Field, but on Friday afternoon it seemed like there might be a third.While the stage in the venue itself was still being constructed, the band was spotted setup on a roof across the street from the bleachers -- at...

Setlist / Audio / Video | Golden Gate Wingmen @ Martyrs' 8/19/16

Photo via rendi.v InstagramBy the way I count, the last time Jeff Chimenti performed in Chicago, he was standing in front of 70,000 strong at Soldier Field during the final Fare Thee Well on July 6, 2015.So the cozy confines of Martyrs' probably had a bit of different feel for him.Maybe not so much for...

Jeff Tweedy's Guide To Chicago

Wilco plays a highly anticipated Sunday night show at Chicago's Pritizker pavilion this weekend.But it's no ordinary tour stop.  Jeff Tweedy lives here and clearly has an affection for the city.Yesterday, we learned more about how far this love goes, as Jeff and the band teamed up with huckberry.com for a...

Photos / Recap | Elephant Revival & Mandolin Orange @ Pritzker Pavilion

By: Heidi PetersPleasantly muggy air hung over Pritzger Pavillion to welcome Mandolin Orange and Elephant Revival as part of the City of Chicago's Summer Music Series. Mandolin Orange started off with their own blend of folk, mountain, bluegrass and county. The core duo of Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin moved between...

What Would It Take To Make A Chicago Red Rocks?

A Creative Way To Address Chicago's "Venue Problem"Of course theres only one Red Rocks (and one Gorge for that matter) and every music fan should make it a priority to visit these musical Meccas.But that doesn't mean that the mystique of a one-of-a-kind destination venue can only be captured amidst the foothills...

Review | Chicago Farmer, Midwest Side Stories

By: @WeirScrewedOne of my favorite things about being a dad is sharing music with my kids. Over the past few years, we've all shared a morning commute; their school and my work were near enough to force some signficant "together time".The soundtrack to these drives has featured many of the...

Listen To Bob Weir's First New Song In Over A Decade, "Only A River"

Following the announcement of Blue Mountain, Bob Weirs first studio album in over a decade and first album of completely original material in over 30 years, the Grateful Dead guitarist released the first track from the album, Only A River.The song, recorded with The Nationals Aaron Dessner on electric guitar and Scott Devendorf on bass...

Stayin' Peachy | Tasty Jams & Thunderstorms Descend on Montage Mountain

By: Faraz ChaudryDrooling over festival lineups is a common pastime for many concertgoers come spring, yet there were few as saliva-inducing as the Peach Fest lineup for 2016, its 5th anniversary.  Yes, the musicians make the 12-hour trek to beautiful Scranton, PA worth it, but with this year's edition taking place on Montage Mountain,...