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Festival Watch | Square Roots

Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature that breaks festival news into the facts you need to know.By: Alex WoodSquare Roots July 13-15 in Lincoln SquareHeadliners To WatchPokey LaFarge Always a favorite thanks to his energetic live performances, nostalgic yet original songwriting and overall charisma, Pokey LaFarge and his band return to the Midwest...

Friday Album Reviews | Seven New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite albums from April 27. By: Alex WoodDr. Dog Critical EquationPhiladelphia indie-rockers Dr. Dog remain busy as ever, releasing their tenth studio album, Critical Equation, and embarking on yet another tour. The band has garnered serious...

Festival Watch | Americana Music Fest

Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break festival news into the facts you need to know. Americana Music Fest July 14 @ Acorn Theater, Three Oaks MichiganHeadliners To WatchChicago Farmer A staple of the central Illinois and Midwestern folk and Americana scene, Chicago Farmer has remained prolific for more than a decade, gaining a...

On TV | Del McCoury Band’s Acoustic Guitar Session

On TV features a quick recap of what weve been listening to at Tomorrows Verse headquarters. Who: The Del McCoury BandWhat: A short session recorded for Acoustic Guitar MagazineYou Need To Know: This early morning session wound up capturing a special moment, as the band decided to only record instrumentals. Consisting of bluegrass pioneer Del...

Late Night Roundup | Jack White, Jamiroquai, John Prine & More

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional, late-night television circuit.By: Alex Wood1. Jack White on Saturday Night LiveAfter releasing the rather divisive Boarding House Reach, Jack White brought his new band to SNL for their television debut. Performing Over and Over and Over and Connected By Love, the band rips through...

Setlist, Video, Recap | Margo Price & Blackfoot Gypsies @ Thalia Hall 4/13/18

Photos & Video: Wyatt Brake (zepcowboy)Margo Price delivered a little bit of everything in her Friday The 13th Thalia Hall appearance.Want to see her behind the drums, at the piano, wielding a guitar or being a rave-up front woman?It's all in this package and it is all smoldering.Just as you can't...

FULL SHOW VIDEO | TAUK at Concord Music Hall 4/13/18

[instagram id="Bhip2pBDvZX"]TAUK has a full length coming later in the year, but is touring behind an excellent EP, Shapeshifter I: Construct.Chicago fans may be familiar due to association with (and side projects containing members of) Umphrey's McGee.  And a few more may have become aquainted on Friday as they...

Review / Setlist / Video | The Wood Brothers @ The Vic 4/14/18

Words: Alex Wood | Photo: @TinaNiberiThe Wood Brothers have long been one of the hardest working bands in the business, constantly touring, writing and recording for more than a decade.Ive watched the band grow from playing dive bars to their recent two-night run at The Vic Theatre, and the increased popularity doesnt feel the slightest...

Friday Album Reviews | Five New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite records from April 13. John Prine The Tree Of ForgivenessFolk-rock pioneer John Prine returns with his first album of new material in 13 years, but hasnt lost any of the talent that gained him his reputation....

On TV | The Wood Brothers on “Live From Here”

In this special edition of On TV, we're spotlighting The Wood Brothers, who will visit Chicago for a pair of shows this weekend at The Vic.  Their latest release One Drop of Truth is one of the more infectious folk rock records to be released this year, this is a band whose chops...